America should learn from Cuban education


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In the aftermath of a historic election, the debate about how much power the federal government should be given, particularly in terms of education, will always be present in the United States. With a communist political system, Cuba’s government maintains complete authority and control over social and political issues. While the United States would never […]

USC can start a new era with win


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The last time USC faced Washington, it was the final game before all hell broke loose and a new era of the football program emerged, for better or for worse. You probably recall it — the No. 17 Trojans entering as double-digit favorites against the unranked Huskies at the Coliseum on a Thursday night in […]

Helton, Petersen are both good fits


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Today, I was given the impossible task of writing something in a newspaper not relevant or related to the election. So I’m writing about the only thing almost as interesting and important as choosing our next president: choosing the head coach of USC football, of course. I’ve been wrong plenty of times in my four […]

“Gameday” will come to USC at some point


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This Saturday, ESPN College Gameday will be at the USC-Washington game in Seattle. I’ve grown up a USC fan, and for as long as I can remember, I’ve loved getting to watch Gameday and have always wanted to go to a show when they were at USC. I’ve always been entertained by the signs and […]

The Infamous is the epitome of East Coast hip-hop


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As the days start to get shorter and shorter and California’s   excuse for “winter” starts to creep up, my music library changes with the season. The lyrics and the beats get a little less cheery, and the overall tone doesn’t sound as sunny as my library in April or June. Around this time last […]

Browne deserved a better experience


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There are times when sports are amazing, like when a team that hasn’t won a championship in 108 years finally breaks the drought and the viral video of an 81-year-old Cubs fan jumping for joy makes you feel all warm and fuzzy. Then, there are times when sports are sad and unfortunate and make you […]

Greatness of Jackson may be gone soon


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It feels way too early to already be saying this. It’s just speculation at this point, and nothing about USC football is ever that predictable. Besides, you may even be staying in town over Thanksgiving break to watch the Trojans’ final home game against Notre Dame. But this Saturday will likely be the last time […]

Sports media should be more gender diverse


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Being a female in sports journalism is hard for a number of reasons. While I’ve had the privilege of working with a number of great female reporters here at USC, I know that out in the real world, those numbers fall dramatically. It’s hard working in a field that’s entirely male-dominated. The Women’s Media Center […]

Pac-12 schedule needs to improve


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After a vicious September, the Trojan football team was treated to a much friendlier October. Whether it was an easier schedule, a change at quarterback, a blitzing defense or a combination of all of these factors, the Trojans took care of business throughout this month. The Trojans’ schedule this month was definitely an advantage compared […]