Entries by cbmccull

Late-night is still America’s funniest pastime

In a world where everyone knows the name Honey Boo Boo Child and the final two couples on Bachelor Pad, it’s easy to overlook the authenticity of an established television genre that has been entertaining audiences for over 60 years: the late-night talk show. As of recently, it seems like many Americans take pleasure in […]

Trojans fall in USA Today poll

After Saturday’s 42-29 victory against the Syracuse Orangemen at MetLife Stadium, the USC Trojans maintained their No. 2 ranking in the AP poll and fell to No. 3 in the USA Today Coaches’ poll. USC was able to pull out a double-digit win, but struggled in the second half to put away the Orangemen. Syracuse […]

Skateboards should be walked on campus

At first glance, it may seem like the bicycle debate at USC is unnecessary. However, if one takes the time to stop and think, one realizes that this dilemma affects the day-to-day life of every student here. Having all been made late by bike congestion and seen or been part of a bike collision at […]

USC study finds popular students more likely to smoke

While some high school students covet popularity, a joint study conducted by the University of Southern California and the University of Texas found that their lungs could suffer from it. The study’s findings, featured online this week in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found a positive correlation between students’ popularity and smoking. The study, which […]

Q&A with züm co-creator Andrew Ramirez

Ever had one (or more) of those “Last Friday Night” moments where you woke up, opened your computer and found mortifying videos of yourself from that crazy party yesterday plastered all over Facebook and Twitter for the world to see? If so, there is still a way to save your reputation. Züm, an iPhone app […]

Commentary: VMAs prove to be lackluster

As the MTV Video Music Awards started Thursday night at the Staples Center, the expected parade of beautifully groomed celebrities, the gleam of bright lights and the buzz surrounding the ceremony’s anticipated winners were all present.

Trojans prepare for Syracuse

Much of the hype around this weekend’s game against Syracuse has been focused on its location: MetLife Stadium, home of the world champion New York Giants and the media circus that is the New York Jets. But head coach Lane Kiffin stressed Thursday after the team’s final practice of the week that this trip was […]

Women of Troy look to end agonizing skid

The Women of Troy take a short road trip this Sunday to play Cal State-Northridge, a school that the women’s soccer program has never lost to. With USC (2-3-0) recovering from three straight comeback losses, that sounds like an ideal opponent for the Women of Troy. But according to the Matadors’ record (3-1-1) so far […]