Spring 2022 columns


Anthony on LA
Anthony Gharib is a junior writing about all things Los Angeles sports. His column, “Anthony on LA,” typically runs every other Monday. He is also a sports editor at the Daily Trojan.

European Update
Jack Hallinan is a freshman discussing the latest news surrounding European soccer. His column “European Update,” runs every other Monday.

Coast to Coast
Yoav Gillath is a freshman writing about NBA and NCAA basketball. His column, “Coast to Coast,” runs every other Tuesday.

Press Play to Start
Guilherme Guerreiro is a junior writing about esports. His column, “Press Start to Play,” runs every other Tuesday.

Road to March Madness
Ethan Horowitz is a sophomore writing about USC men’s basketball’s path towards the NCAA Tournament. His column “Road to March Madness,” runs every other Wednesday.

The World of Sports
Patrick Warren is a junior exploring the relationship between sports and the climate. His column “The World of Sports” runs every other Wednesday.

Soccer in the States
Adam Jasper is a sophomore providing updates on the U.S. Men’s National Team and its road to qualifying for the World Cup as well as general soccer news. He is also a sports editor at the Daily Trojan. His column “Soccer in the States,” runs every other Thursday.

Finding Fan Favorites
Ethan Inman is a freshman writing about exceptional USC athletic alumni who are relatively unknown despite their achievements. His column, “Finding Fan Favorites,” runs every other Thursday.

Back the Pac
Matthew Andrade is a sophomore providing analysis on Pac-12 basketball in all its glory. His column, “Back the Pac,” runs every other Friday.

Road to Revival
Sahil Kurup is a sophomore writing a column about the Los Angeles Lakers season. His column “Road to Revival” runs every other Friday. 

Fall 2021 columns


Yoav’s Top-10
Yoav Gillath is a freshman writing about his ten favorite things that happen in USC sports. His column, “Yoav’s Top 10,” ran every other Monday.

Pro Prose
Patrick Warren is a junior providing updates and opinions on all things professional sports. His column “Pro Prose,” ran every other Tuesday.

Skyler on Sports
Skyler Trepel is a graduate student providing updates on the general sports happenings with an emphasis on professional and collegiate football and basketball. His column “Skyler on Sports,” ran every other Tuesday.

Press Play to Start
Guilherme Guerreiro is a sophomore writing about esports. His column, “Press Start to Play,” ran every other Wednesday.

Money Talks
Pratik Thakur is a junior writing about business and its impact in the world of collegiate sports. His column, “Money Talks,” ran every other Wednesday.

Soccer in the States
Adam Jasper is a sophomore providing updates on the U.S. Men’s National Team and its road to qualifying for the World Cup as well as general soccer news. He is also a sports editor at the Daily Trojan. His column “Soccer in the States,” ran every other Thursday.

NFL Winners and Losers
Mac Dilatush is a freshman providing commentary on NFL happenings week to week. His column, “NFL Winners and Losers,” ran every other Thursday.

Anthony on LA
Anthony Gharib is a junior writing about all things Los Angeles sports. His column, “Anthony on LA,” ran every other Friday. He is also the sports editor.

Road to Revival
Sahil Kurup is a sophomore writing a column about the Los Angeles Lakers season. His column “Road to Revival” ran every other Friday.

Spring 2021 columns


Sideline to Byline
Taylor Mills is a sophomore writing about sports media. She is also a sports editor at the Daily Trojan. Her column, “Sideline to Byline,” ran every other Monday.

Spring Swell
Lauren Mattice is a senior writing about surfing. She is also the digital managing editor at the Daily Trojan. Her column, “Spring Swell,” ran every other Monday.

Running the Break
Wyatt Allsup is a junior writing about Los Angeles sports. His column, “Running the Break,” ran every other Tuesday.

The Medic
Pratik Thakur is a sophomore writing about sports and its intersection with health policy during the coronavirus pandemic. His column, “The Medic,” ran every other Tuesday.

Playing for Profit
David Ramirez is a junior writing about the intersection of sports and business. He is also a sports editor at the Daily Trojan. His column “Playing for Profit” ran every other Tuesday.

Press Play to Start
Guilherme Guerreiro is a sophomore writing about esports. His column, “Press Play to Start,” ran every other Wednesday.

Anthony on LA
Anthony Gharib is a sophomore writing about Los Angeles professional sports. He is also the deputy sports editor at the Daily Trojan. His column, “Anthony on LA,” ran every other Wednesday.

Fall 2020 columns


Screen & Roll
Aidan Berg and Lauren Mattice are seniors writing about sports culture and entertainment. They are also the deputy outreach director and digital managing editor of the Daily Trojan, respectively. Their column, “Screen & Roll,” ran every other Monday.

808s & Fast Breaks
Taj Mayfield is a junior writing about the connections between music and sports. His column, “808s & Fast Breaks,” ran every other Monday.

The Medic
Pratik Thakur is a sophomore writing about sports and its intersection with health policy during the coronavirus pandemic. His column, “The Medic,” ran every other Tuesday.

Running the Break
Wyatt Allsup is a junior writing about Los Angeles sports. His column, “Running the Break,” ran every other Tuesday.

Press Play to Start
Guilherme Guerreiro is a sophomore writing about esports. His column, “Press Play to Start,” ran every other Wednesday.

Behind the Jersey
“Behind the Jersey” is a rotating column among members of USC’s United Black Student-Athletes Association. The column ran every other Wednesday.

Athletes in Arms
Liam Schroeder is a junior writing about sports and social justice. He is also a middle blocker on the USC men’s volleyball team. His column, “Athletes in Arms,” ran every Thursday.

The Boiling Point
Taylor Mills is a sophomore writing about the NCAA. She is also a sports editor at the Daily Trojan. Her column, “The Boiling Point,” ran every other Friday.

Summer 2020 columns


The State of Play
Stuart Carson is a rising senior writing about the intersection of sports, politics and American society. His column, “The State of Play,” typically runs every other Wednesday.

Courtside
Nathan Ackerman is a rising junior writing about sports and sociopolitics. He is also an associate managing editor of the Daily Trojan. His column, “Courtside,” typically runs every other Wednesday.

Spring 2020 columns


Berg is the Word
Aidan Berg is a junior writing about sports. He is also a features editor for Daily Trojan. His column, “Berg is the Word,” typically runs every other Monday.

Court in Session
Jake Mequet is a junior writing about sports and law. His column, “Court in Session,” typically runs every other Monday.

Out of the Park
Amanda Sturges is a sophomore writing about the impact of sports on society. She is also a features editor for the Daily Trojan. Her column, “Out of the Park,” typically runs every other Tuesday.

Skin’s Spin
Joe Skinner is a sophomore writing about USC alumni in sports. His column, “Skin’s Spin,” typically ran every other Tuesday.

The State of Play
Stuart Carson is a junior writing about the intersection of sports, politics and American society. He is also a sports editor at the Daily Trojan. His column, “The State of Play,” typically ran every other Wednesday.

Going for the Gold
Nathan Hyun is a sophomore writing about the 2020 Olympics. His column, “Going for the Gold,” typically ran every other Wednesday.

The Chosen One
Harrison Cho is a sophomore writing about sports. His column, “The Chosen One,” typically runs every other Thursday.

The Point After
Jimmy Goodman is a senior writing about USC sports. His column, “The Point After,” typically ran every other Thursday.

Courtside
Nathan Ackerman is a sophomore writing about sports and sociopolitics. He is also an associate managing editor of the Daily Trojan. His column, “Courtside,” typically runs every Friday.