Students participate in peace walk at USC


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Hundreds of students bearing carnations made their way through campus on Tuesday evening. Chanting, “The people united will never be divided” and “No hate, No KKK, No fascist USA,” they made their way from Hahn Plaza through Trousdale Parkway and Watt Way. The Peace Walk to Promote Love at USC was assembled by the Undergraduate […]

Former Kicker Matt Boermeester files petition in response to expulsion


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Attorneys for former USC kicker Matt Boermeester are seeking to have his expulsion from the school overturned, filing a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Aug. 11. Boermeester was suspended indefinitely from the football team in January following an alleged incident involving his girlfriend, Zoe Katz. He was expelled in July as a […]

Defense takes helm as Helton announces captains


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USC football returned to the practice field on Tuesday after an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday. With the Sept. 2nd season opener against Western Michigan approaching, head coach Clay Helton said that the team will go through a mock game week and that the team is preparing as if “they’re playing Saturday.” The Trojans have already […]

USC Welcome Week acclimates students to college life


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The last vestiges of summer are slipping away, with school and classes back in session. Welcome Week is winding to a close as well, as students try to figure out their new schedules and begin settling back into campus life. Here’s a brief recap of what took place. Move-In Day Wednesday was the designated campus-wide […]

Column: Football shouldn’t steal the spotlight


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The best game I’ve ever experienced as a sports reporter was an NCAA championship final. I’ve covered my fair share of games — college and professional football, MLS and U.S. national team soccer, Major League Baseball. I’m used to the glitz and glamor of high-stakes games chock full of talent, and the roaring crowds that […]

USC placement exams should be optional


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As of this month, California State University will no longer require incoming students to take math or English placement tests for college credit courses. Administrators will only take into account high school grades, Advanced Placement exam and SAT scores when deciding if students will have to take remedial classes or not. When reading this news, […]

Betsy DeVos is pushing for inclusivity in Title IX


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In July, the Department of Education proposed plans to amend current campus sexual assault policies and revise previous laws from the administration of President Barack Obama. Specifically, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is considering overturning the “preponderance of evidence” provision of the Obama administration, which effectively lowers the standard of evidence for individuals who report […]

Hidden gems of Los Angeles: mural art


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The city of Los Angeles offers various avenues for people who are lucky enough to experience a taste of all it has to offer. Moreover, the City of Angels is home to many inspiring murals, synthesizing a culture of purposeful design to build the city’s signature style. Los Angeles’ murals not only capture the strong […]

Hold off on the hype train


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I should be really thrilled right now. I should be ecstatic. I should be bragging to all of my friends who find themselves in a city other than Los Angeles this fall. This upcoming season of Angeleno sports, both pro and collegiate, is anticipated to be one of the most eventful in recent memory. A […]