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2012 USC Trojans need to win big


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We don’t have to look far for storylines from this year when it comes to USC’s athletic program. The overwhelming sentiment on campus remains: The football dynasty is back at last. In the aftermath of two disappointing nine-and-eight win seasons in 2009 and 2010, respectively, the departure of beloved coach Pete Carroll and sanctions levied […]

Taking a trip down memory lane at USC


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I always wanted to attend USC. Growing up in a family of USC alumni, I was born with cardinal and gold blood. I knew the Fight Song like my ABCs. I was destined to be a Trojan. Yes, I had always heard about the Trojan Family, the connections and everything my parents and relatives had lived, […]

Football therapeutic during tragedy


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Death tends to put things in perspective, even when we don’t ask for it. It teaches us that the big things aren’t so big and in times of need, it’s important to appreciate the small things that typically get overlooked. Our campus community was dealt a cruel and unfair blow last Wednesday morning, when two […]

Fans shouldn’t worry about Barkley’s spring


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Spring football is officially over at USC. The annual spring game held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum gave the team and fans the final taste of Trojan football until fall. Matt Barkley has constantly been in the spotlight since his decision to forgo the 2011 NFL draft. Like his team, Barkley has received significant […]

Packer’s departure leaves a void


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There doesn’t seem to be an explanation, not an adequate one anyway. Four broadcasters — whose names were not made available — showed up to the Coliseum on a surprisingly blustery Saturday afternoon to audition for USC’s public address announcer opening. Over the four periods during the annual spring game, the quartet rotated, each sitting […]