War cannot be humanized by drone usage


Drones, as used by the United States in military operations, belong to a class of machines referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles. The term “drone” refers to an remotely controlled aircraft. Drone pilots are often thousands of miles away, controlling their aircrafts in a manner akin to playing a video game. But such separation also […]

Bengali eateries and grocers hide in the heart of Koreatown


You might be surprised to know that the supposed heart of Koreatown, a small strip of Third Street and Wilshire Boulevard between Wilton Place and Vermont Street, does not belong to the Koreatown community, but is listed in the official city map as Little Bangladesh. Even more surprised were Korean civic groups, who had assumed […]

UCs and USC must collaborate


The phrases “Beat UCLA” and the more fiery “FUCLA” are commonplace Trojan-pride slogans that pit USC against the school across town. But beneath the rivalrous repartee between the two universities are serious issues in California’s higher education system brought to light by the current crisis in the UC system that even USC students not directly […]

Trojans crush Orange in nonconference matchup


Despite trailing for the first time all season following a 23-yard field goal from sophomore kicker Ross Krautman, giving Syracuse an early 3-0 lead, USC responded quickly, scoring 24 unanswered points en route to a 38-17 victory over the Orange. “It is really nice to get a win like the old days,” USC coach Lane […]

Arrest made in West 37th Place shooting


The Los Angeles Police Department announced Thursday afternoon the arrest of the suspect involved in the shooting of two USC students at an off-campus party Sept. 4. Tyson Tiree Smith, 21, was arrested Wednesday night in Signal Hill in Long Beach, Calif., LAPD Southwest Division Capt. Melissa Zak said. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office […]