Judge says preliminary hearing is on track


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Preparations for the preliminary hearing of two suspects accused of killing two USC graduate students in April are moving forward as scheduled, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Shelly Torri Alba confirmed at a short hearing on Tuesday. Bryan Barnes, 20, and Javier Bolden, 19, were arrested in May and charged with first-degree murder in connection […]

Barkley, Lee named Player of the Year semifinalists


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USC senior quarterback Matt Barkley and sophomore wide receiver Marqise Lee were named to the Walter Camp Foundation’s 15-player “Watch List” for the Walter Camp Award, which is given to college football’s Player of the Year. Barkley and Lee are two of four Pac-12 players on the list, the most for any conference, along with […]

Kiffin says he’ll remain on sidelines for 2013


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Despite speculation that his job remains in jeopardy, USC coach Lane Kiffin will be back on the sidelines in 2013 for the No. 18 Trojans, he said following Saturday’s 38-28 loss to crosstown rival UCLA. Kiffin, who was hired by USC in January 2010 to replace Pete Carroll, said, during his post-game news conference at […]

On-campus demonstrations seek to garner awareness, attention for conflict


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In light of recent events in the Middle East that have taken the lives of Israeli and Palestinian civilians, students led on-campus demonstrations Friday. The two demonstrations took place concurrently on Trousdale Parkway. During the last week, more than 400 rockets have been fired from Hamas in the direction of Israel. The rockets come in […]

Conquest, Childish Gambino fire up USC students


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Conquest, the annual celebration to rile USC students up for the football game against crosstown rivals UCLA, served and exceeded its goals Thursday night. The line-up included a concert by hip-hop artist Childish Gambino, appearances by the revered seniors of the football team, a bonfire that engulfed a cardboard Bruin and fireworks that put most […]

Overholser to leave post as director in 2013


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The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism announced Friday that Geneva Overholser, director of the school of journalism, will leave her post in June 2013. The school has also launched a recruitment campaign for her successor. Overholser has served as director since 2008, when she left a professorship at the Missouri School of Journalism’s Washington bureau. […]

Sandy shows the importance of community


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Hurricane Sandy battered the East Coast with unparalleled ferocity, toppling houses, flooding streets and pulverizing hundreds of miles of coastline. Yet, amidst the brutality of the storm, small acts of kindness have bolstered individual morale to face the challenges ahead. Government action plans are instrumental in disaster relief, but the altruism and warm hearts of […]

Lee named semifinalist for Biletnikoff Award


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Marqise Lee, sophomore wide receiver for the Trojans, was named one of the 10 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award on Monday. The Biletnikoff is given at the end of the season to the top wide receiver in college football. Lee is joined by fellow Pac-12 receivers Brandin Cooks of Oregon State and Austin Hill of Arizona. In […]

Marriage has lost its cultural significance


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In light of the recent ballot box victories for same-sex marriage, the archaic definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman is obsolete. Although the legal benefits of marriage make it appealing to tie the knot, the institution of marriage is unnecessary. While the decisions in Maine, Maryland and Washington undoubtedly […]

USC marching band suspends pregame tradition for UCLA game


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The USC Trojan Marching Band agreed Tuesday that its drum major will not stab the midfield logo at the request of the UCLA Athletic Department prior to Saturday’s rivalry football game against the No. 17 Bruins at the Rose Bowl. The Trojan Marching Band released a statement Tuesday, saying its director Arthur C. Bartner had […]