Everclear enjoys the ‘afterglow’
After fading from the alternative music scene in the early 2000s, Everclear returns with a new lineup, album and outlook on life.
Journalism still has a place for narrative
If we believe the press, which impending obsolescence has converted into a bunch of nostalgic cultural critics bemoaning the way things are, then storytelling is in a bad way. The long-form narrative is out, the 140-character Tweet is in. Permit me to download — in small, snack-sized chunks — a few examples from recent columns. […]
Trojans begin season with nothing to lose
Expectations for the USC men’s basketball team are low thanks to the offseason turmoil.
Trojans are sorting out an identity crisis
The horde of recruits had to be confused. Maybe everyone had mistakenly entered the wrong locker room. No, this had to be it. There were USC logos and colors plastered everywhere, but this was a far cry from the fun-loving, raucous atmosphere that they had heard so much about. This subdued scene wasn’t what the […]
Second-half run propels Women of Troy
Briana Gilbreath’s steal and layup caps a comeback past Fresno State at Galen Center.
Grinch steals show, not holiday cheer, with humor
If Charles Dickens were writing today, he might have taken the easy way out and sent Scrooge to the Pantages Theatre for a heart-warming showing of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, which opened Saturday. It wouldn’t be much of a story, but at least Scrooge would be cured of his misanthropy […]
Bridging cultures through movement and music
The USC Chamber Ballet Company united campus dance groups last Sunday.
Cardinal shows the Trojans up
USC has no answer for Toby Gerhart, handing Pete Carroll his first loss in November.
USC’s dynasty comes to an end
Birds circled the Coliseum after the game, but they might as well have been vultures, swooping in to prey on the dying legacy of the once-mighty Trojans. This is really it. It’s over. USC’s claim to the title of college football’s most dominant team officially came crashing down Saturday, when Stanford unabashedly dismantled the Trojans, […]
Game 10 rewind: Stanford embarrasses USC at home
Cardinal running back Toby Gerhart leads the charge, leaving USC lost for words.