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2012 shaping up to be special


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USC athletics is on the rise. Though there has never been a significant drop off in the land of Troy, it is undeniable that there has been a recent surge. USC currently boasts several national championship-caliber programs. In 2011, two programs hoisted the national championship trophy over their collective heads — men’s tennis and men’s […]

Title IX’s impact is still being felt at USC


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On March 10, the women’s sand volleyball team played its inaugural match. Sand volleyball, USC’s newest sport, is USC’s 12th women’s athletic team. The inaugural match was timely because of the recent celebration of the 40th anniversary of Title IX. Commonly referenced in regards to equality in women’s athletics, many overlook Title IX’s initial purpose. […]

USC is no stranger to replacing its stars


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A big problem at any university is finding a way to maintain stability when it comes to marketing the faces of an athletic program. USC is no exception. Over the next 18 months, some of the finest athletes to ever don the cardinal and gold will walk up on a stage, receive their degrees and move […]

USC teams face an alarming lack of student support


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In the afterglow of the 2011 football season, which ended with a 10-2 overall record, students and Trojan fans are already craving what lies ahead for 2012.   Sure, that is not surprising, considering juniors Matt Barkley and T.J. McDonald decided to return for their senior seasons; not to mention, the 2012 roster is filled […]