Alumna’s new album an homage to ’SC
The USC graduate’s latest remembers the singer-songwriter’s beginnings.
Textual encounters not without consequence
In recent months, we’ve witnessed how a new form of communication — “sexting” — can lead to a lot of trouble. Just ask Tiger Woods, whose sexually charged cell phone chat with a mistress led to a sketchy police report, handfuls of dropped endorsements and months of tabloid turmoil. Ouch. A trend that’s spreading faster […]
Trojans top Waves in convincing fashion
Pepperdine’s loud home crowd proves to be a small issue for a hot USC men’s tennis team.
Ninth-inning rally gives USC series win
A five-run ninth inning led off by Ricky Oropesa’s solo homer caps off the Trojans’ first series.
Underdog Trojans capture Pac-8 title in final seconds
Junior Ryder Fyrwald’s last minute tip-in goal gives USC its eighth Pac-8 championship.
MOCA opening party lets attendees make the art
The members-only event featured interactive music and art by duo Lucky Dragons.
Pure research deserves a place in the sun, too
Most of us have had the experience of driving around on a hot day searching for a shady parking spot. But imagine a scenario where, instead of avoiding the blistering sun, you welcome it, knowing your car — even its air conditioning — is solar-powered. Solar energy has the potential to revolutionize our lifestyles. Now […]
Blank slate for Trojans
Looking to return to past glory, the USC baseball team opens its 2010 campaign on Friday.
Unsophisticated ploys cheapen latest Polanski thriller
The Ghost Writer, controversial Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski’s newest film, was made under intense personal stress. Filmed in exile, edited under house arrest and released during complicated legal troubles, the resulting film is a claustrophobic, compelling thriller that feels only a little bit rushed. Some guys can’t write five-paragraph essays after their girlfriends break up […]
MFA helps student actors perfect craft
Under director Andrew J. Robinson, the USC School of Theatre’s program thrives.