Entries by Alina Abidi

Trojans take home third place at MPSF Tournament

The USC men’s water polo team claimed third place at the MPSF Tournament held at Uytengsu Aquatics Center over the weekend. The Trojans beat Stanford in the quarterfinals on Friday, but on Saturday lost to UCLA in the semifinals. However, they came back strong on Sunday with an 8-4 win over Pacific in the third […]

Women’s soccer gets ready to kick off postseason

The women’s soccer team will take on Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday afternoon at McAlister Field. The Women of Troy enjoyed a tremendous regular season, going 14-5-1 overall and 9-2 in the Pac-12. The team was rewarded for its efforts by being named the No. 4 seed […]

No. 4 Trojans notch Senior Day victory over No. 7 UC Irvine

The No. 4 men’s water polo team returned home to take on No. 7 UC Irvine Sunday afternoon and put the Anteaters away with a dominant 14-8 victory on Senior Day. “It’s really important for us to go out with a win for our seniors,” junior Blake Edwards said.  “They’ve done a lot of work, […]

Women of Troy take care of business against mountain schools

It was a successful homecoming Weekend for the No. 2-ranked women’s volleyball team, which came away victorious against Colorado (3-1) and Utah (3-0) at the Galen Center to push their record to 25-1 on the season. The Women of Troy also remain atop the Pac-12 standings with a 13-1 mark in conference play. Neither of […]

Haden steps down from College Football Playoff selection committee

USC athletic director Pat Haden is stepping down from the College Football Playoff selection committee, Executive Director Bill Hancock announced today. “I am reluctant to step down, but my doctors advised me to reduce my traveling,” Haden said. The 62-year-old Haden has most recently been dealing with some health concerns. He felt ill on the […]

Men’s water polo looks to bounce back against Cal

After suffering a tough one-goal loss at Pacific last weekend, the No. 3-ranked USC men’s water polo team will seek to rebound on the road at No. 4 Cal on Saturday morning. The Trojans fell 8-7 to the Tigers on Oct. 25 in a tight game throughout. Pacific went ahead by two goals late in […]

Opera singer Stephanie Blythe teaches master class

On Oct. 16, internationally renowned opera singer Stephanie Blythe gave a master class in Newman Recital Hall to students through the Thornton School of Music’s Vocal Arts and Keyboard Collaborative Arts programs. Blythe maintains a reputation as one of the greatest mezzo-sopranos of her generation. Known for her thunderous voice and intelligent interpretations, the American […]

Women’s soccer returns home for conference games

The women’s soccer team will face Utah on Friday before taking on Colorado on Sunday. The Women of Troy return to McAlister Field for these two major conference games after dominating Oregon on the road last weekend. Not only is the team undefeated on their home turf this season, but it also boasts a plus-five […]