The term interfaith overlooks key religions


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Partially in response to President Barack Obama’s challenge issued in March to bridge religious divides and build understanding while giving university students a chance to participate in community service projects, USC hosted an interfaith memorial on Sept. 11, commemorating the 10th anniversary of that fateful day. Calling the event “interfaith,” though, doesn’t really say anything […]

New educational paths should be taken


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There’s a cookie cutter path we’re all supposed to take in life: Graduate from high school; go to college; finish in four years; and get a job, or continue with more school. More often than not, life doesn’t work that way. And it shouldn’t have to. Society seems to hold certain conventions when it comes […]

USC survives wild finish in Pac-12 opener


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It came down to the fourth quarter. Again. This time, and for the second consecutive game this season, the USC defense came up with a stop when it mattered most. After an overturned call gave Utah a first down and a pass interference call moved the Utes into field goal range, Utah brought out the […]

Trojans in need of Tyler’s return


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Matt Barkley, Robert Woods. By now, you’ve heard those names plenty of times, after both broke USC single-game records against Minnesota last weekend in its season home opener. Sophomore wide receiver Woods recorded 17 receptions for 177 yards and three touchdowns and the junior signal caller, Barkley, completed 34-of-45 passes for 304 yards and three […]