Orochon Ramen challenges spice-lovers


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Only a few blocks away from USC in Little Tokyo lies a quaint restaurant serving the infamous, spiciest ramen soup “on the planet.” Featured on Man vs. Food, Orochon Ramen has become a popular restaurant for another reason: its notorious challenge. The famous Special #2 is what many flock to the restaurant to try. Customers […]

Study abroad fair is valuable resource


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Many students begin their years as college careers with only vague ideas of how they wish to spend their time. At a large school such as USC, the on-campus opportunities are seemingly endless; however, it is difficult to refute the benefits of studying abroad. This upcoming week, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences […]

Sprint files against AT&T merger


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  Phone company Sprint filed a lawsuit against the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile, which comes on the heels of a similar suit by the federal Department of Justice last week.   The lawsuit alleges that the takeover of T-Mobile by AT&T would harm all mobile phone customers by reducing competition, raising prices and […]

With Emmys fast approaching, it’s time to place your bets


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The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards are less than two weeks away, and it’s time for predictions on all of the major races. Winners will be announced during the telecast September 18 at 8:00 pm on FOX. Best Drama Series Mad Men is the hands-down frontrunner right now, having won the award the last three years […]

American Vintage is rare find


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While waiting to be seated at the well-known Blu Jam Cafe on Melrose Avenue, I decided to explore the nearby shops. Turns out I barely had to walk 10 feet before I struck gold. I’m always in search of fabulous vintage anything, and in my experience, it’s hard to find. American Vintage has everything from […]

He Is We and Owl City collaborate for a new breed of love song


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Indie pop duo He Is We has a knack for turning meaningful narratives into love songs. The band released its newest single, “All About Us,” featuring Owl City last week. The video for “All About Us” unfolds like a suspenseful romance. It begins with a couple enjoying a sunny day in the woods, but flashes […]

NFL roster cuts hard on former Trojans


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The Struggle for 53 — What Trojans made the NFL cut, who missed out It’s that time of year. The NFL is almost here. This past weekend featured the fourth and final preseason games for teams, and final cuts were made to trim all rosters to 53. Here are the former Trojans unable to make […]

Game one rewind: Trojans pressured by Gophers


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The setup: No. 25 USC opened its season Saturday as heavy favorites against Minnesota at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Junior quarterback, Matt Barkley led the Trojans to a 19-17 victory over the Golden Gophers in a contest that was about as close as the final score indicated. Rolling early: The Trojans were first to […]

Live Blog: USC vs. Minnesota


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We’re live here at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for No. 25 USC’s season opener against Minnesota. Be sure to follow our live blog for in-game updates, as well as our Twitter account @DT_Sports.

Six Burning Questions: Minnesota


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Can Minnesota mount a ground game against USC? When these two teams met a year ago, the Golden Gophers struggled to find a rhythm running the ball, finishing with 83 yards on 37 carries (2.2 yards per carry). Quarterback Marqueis Gray could play a big factor in establishing a running game, as the junior has […]