The xx pre-releases sophomore album
English indie-pop group The xx made their sophomore album Coexist available for streaming this week through a website created in collaboration with Microsoft.
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Early workloads benefit students
It may seem overwhelming, but when professors set their expectations high in the first week of school it is for our own good.
NCAA reinvestigates allegations against McKnight and Jefferson
The NCAA is launching a second investigation into allegations that former USC running back Joe McKnight and USC basketball player Davon Jefferson received improper benefits while playing for the Trojans.
USC professor is co-author of largest tobacco use study
The world’s largest study of tobacco use to date was published last month in the medical journal The Lancet and included Keck School of Medicine professor Jonathan Samet as an author.
No gluten is no problem
There are pros and cons to finding out you’re allergic to gluten. Think about it: Oreos, McDonald’s and basically all horrible-for-you-but-super-tasty things to eat are thrown out the window. Late night drunchies can no longer be satisfied with a burger, and eating out with your friends at an Italian place is almost painful to witness. […]
Rushed rushing is for the best
Female students often lament that sorority rush has to coincide with the first week of class. Yet, contrary to popular belief, this first week could actually be the perfect time for rush. It’s just hectic enough to test a girl’s commitment and time management skills, but not so busy as to be overwhelming.
USC receiver named Pac-12 Player of the Week
One of the key performers for the Trojans in their 49-10 victory over the Hawaii Warriors on Saturday was sophomore wide receiver Marqise Lee, who was named a Pac-12 Player of the Week alongside UCLA running back Johnathan Franklin and Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer. In one of his most impressive performances during his tenure at USC, Lee […]
FYF Fest excites with captivating lineup
Besides the view of barren wasteland, dying grass and dusty fields, there’s a strange feeling walking into Los Angeles’ FYF Fest. Amongst the clusters of tents, giant sunglasses and the four stages are thousands of Los Angelenos. FYF is a cultural homogenization of everything that is trendy, “in” and L.A. Cue the girls in short floral dresses and high top lace up shoes, the guys with pompadour haircuts and 70s mustaches. When everyone cool, hip and different is packed into one venue – what does that make everyone? The same.
Trojans impress in season debut
USC put its best foot forward this past weekend at the UCLA Invitational, winning all three of its games in blowout fashion.
Women of Troy squander opportunities in weekend losses
USC suffered two heartbreaking comeback losses this weekend to Duke and San Diego, extending their losing streak to three games after starting the season with two victories.