USC’s Robotics Research Lab has begun working toward a lofty goal: to help children suffering from autism-spectrum disorders interact more easily with other people. Its method? The RRL is using robots to simulate human actions and allow the children to get used to normal interaction with other beings. The first incarnation of Bandit, a child-sized, […]
The state of Alabama recently passed a new law further restricting illegal immigration. Although the Federal court blocked parts of the immigration law, Alabama’s law is still stricter than that of any other state. Among portions blocked by the federal court were requirements for public schools to check students’ immigration status. Provisions of the law […]
With 41 players on NFL rosters on opening day, USC ranked second in terms of producing pro talent. See how former Trojans fared in the NFL this past week: • Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil (Panthers were beat up against Atlanta, 31-17. Run game was effective — 25 attempts for 142 yards and two scores — […]
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A perfect 8-0 singles record this season is a big feat, but the only bigger feat for USC sophomore Emilio Gomez was hoisting the singles trophy at the Battle in the Bay Classic this weekend. Gomez, ranked No. 66 in International Tennis Association rankings and seeded No. 2 in the tournament, defeated Pepperdine’s Hugh Clarke […]
When revolutionary filmmaker John Waters strode into Norris Cinema Theatre on Friday night to introduce the screening of his most well-known film, Pink Flamingos, he quickly and determinedly grabbed one of the fliers bearing his image and the words “An Evening with John Waters” in gaudy colors and slipped it into his bag. The Visions […]
Five minutes after 7 p.m. The students squirm anxiously in their seats. Some have been waiting an hour. Others longer. Idle chatter rises and falls and everyone’s eyes are trained on the door. Finally, his name is called and he enters the room. Everyone applauds. Clean-cut, wearing a gray sweater over a white button down […]
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In the latest development of the Occupy Wall Street protests sweeping the nation, 4,000 protestors in New York City’s Zuccotti Park claimed a small victory when policemen decided to cancel plans to clear-up the park Friday morning. The cancellation possibly prevented a standoff between policemen and protestors, where 14 people were arrested after the word broke […]
After months of waiting, Paramore fans will finally have some new music to jam to, with the creation of the Paramore Singles Club. The Club will allow people to download one of the new songs every few weeks, as long as they join the club on Paramore.net. At the end of the year, Singles Club […]