Entries by Isabella Sayyah

Led by high-powered offense, No. 8 USC thumps Idaho in 59-9 blowout

The No. 8-ranked Trojans followed up their season opening rout with a 59-9 blowout over the visiting Idaho Vandals at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night. Led by an explosive offense that had big plays in both the passing and running game, the Trojans racked up over 700 yards of total offense. Redshirt […]

No. 8 USC kicks off 2015 campaign with 55-6 rout of Arkansas State

The No. 8-ranked Trojans didn’t appear to be in midseason form quite yet but, nonetheless, took care of business against Arkansas State Saturday night with a 55-6 rout of the Red Wolves at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Led by an attack well balanced between its running game and the arm of Heisman Trophy candidate […]

Former USC football player files lawsuit against university

Former USC linebacker Morgan Breslin is suing his alma mater for breach of contract, negligence and fraud by intentional misrepresentation, alleging that school representatives misguided him into purchasing a disability insurance policy that he was later unable to claim following an injury that would eventually end his career. Breslin, who played for the Trojans in […]

Trojans name team captains

With less than a week until the college football season kicks off, the Trojans named their captains for the 2015 campaign on Saturday following a mock game at the Coliseum. Five players were picked as captains: quarterback Cody Kessler and center Max Tuerk on the offensive side, and linebackers Su’a Cravens and Anthony Sarao and […]

USC Associate AD Mark Jackson named athletic director at Villanova

Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Chief Innovation Officer Mark Jackson was named the athletic director at Villanova University on Tuesday. Athletic Director Pat Haden, who’s worked alongside Jackson for about a half decade now, showed his support for Jackson. “Mark Jackson was an incredible asset to the Trojan family and, while we are sad […]

Q&A with comedian Pete Holmes

Comedian Pete Holmes has been pushing boundaries with his work ever since the start of his career in 2001. Through his highly-acclaimed 2011 comedy album, Impregnated with Wonder, his Youtube parodies and his conversations with other comedic giants on his podcasts, Holmes has delighted his audiences with his sharp humor. On Aug. 23, Holmes performed at the Welcome […]

Coach Steve Sarkisian publicly addresses missteps at Salute to Troy event

Three days after reportedly speaking while intoxicated at USC’s annual Salute to Troy event, head football coach Steve Sarkisian publicly apologized to the media on Tuesday morning before practice in a press conference at Howard Jones Field. “I’d like to apologize for my behavior Saturday night,” Sarkisian said. “It was inappropriate. I feel bad for the […]

Millennials looking to redefine goals

College feels like a New York minute. Yes, even when you go to school in Los Angeles. This week I’m embarking on the beginning of my senior year. I’ve attended three rounds of football seasons, rocked out at a plethora of free on-campus concerts, heard our fight song way too many times (just kidding, you […]

New sexting curriculum modernizes sex education

In an effort to revamp sex education, Los Angeles Unified School District announced last month that “sexting” will be added to school curriculum. LAUSD will roll out a thoughtfully designed initiative that includes videos, lesson plans and handouts for students. By informing students about the risks and consequences of sexting, the program will effectively illuminate […]

Horror film sensationalizes UCSB tragedy

The release of a trailer for the horror film Del Playa early this month has outraged thousands who consider it outrightly disrespectful of the May 2014 killings that took place in Isla Vista, California. The film mirrors the shooting at the University of California, Santa Barbara, inadvertently fictionalizing the incident. A petition on Change.org calls […]