University protests dominate media coverage, obscuring the true horror of Gaza war
The mention of mass graves is so deeply disturbing that it’s preferable to think of such wartime horrors as dark remnants of another era, chapters…
Kiki Iriafen to transfer to USC, bolstering Trojans’ title hopes
Former Harvard-Westlake star Kiki Iriafen is coming home. The former Stanford forward has committed to USC out of the transfer portal, she told ESPN on…
With Heisman returned, Reggie Bush vows to continue NCAA fight
Through his decade in exile, Reggie Bush said he never lost faith that this day would come. Even when no path forth appeared to exist…
USC cancels graduation ceremony amid Gaza protests
Students march during a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles on Wednesday. USC on Thursday announced it has canceled its…
Why did Reggie Bush lose his Heisman Trophy? How did he get it back?
On June 30, 2021, the NCAA ruled that its student-athletes could start earning money for the use of their name, image and likeness, opening the…
Where does Reggie Bush rank among USC’s Heisman winners?
Marcus Allen poses with the Heisman Trophy on Dec. 6, 1981. (Ron Frehm / Associated Press) The 1981 winner had to wait a while, recruited…
Festival of Books at USC, Andrew Scott and your ultimate culture guide to the weekend and beyond
(Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times) Apparently some lady named Taylor has a new album — or two. We’re still trying to make sense of “Tortured Poets…
USC drops all outside speakers from commencement ceremony after controversy
The University of Southern California announced Friday it will now have no outside speakers or honorees at its commencement ceremony next month after previously cutting…
Los Angeles Times Book Prizes winners for 2024 announced at USC
The spotlight shined on great literature Friday night at the 44th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes ceremony at USC’s Bovard Auditorium, where 13 winners took…
How DB DeCarlos Nicholson left home and found home at USC
Until Lincoln Riley was standing in his living room, late one night last December, DeCarlos Nicholson hadn’t given much serious consideration to leaving Mississippi. He’d…
Top USC graduate cancelled over Gaza speaks out | Gaza
NewsFeedA top Muslim graduate in the US has condemned the decision by the University of Southern California to cancel her graduation speech after complaints over…
UCLA picks up talented forward transfer from Oklahoma State
UCLA’s newest transfer addition could start immediately for coach Mick Cronin and contribute in a variety of ways. In his first college season, Eric Dailey…
USC cancels valedictorian speech over ‘security’ concerns
April 16 (UPI) -- University of Southern California valedictorian Asna Tabassum will no longer speak at her graduation ceremony, with the university citing security concerns.…
Why can’t JuJu Watkins enter the WNBA draft early?
As JuJu Watkins wiped tears from her eyes with the corner of her jersey after USC’s season-ending loss to Connecticut in the NCAA regional final,…
USC football loses more players to transfer portal
Isaiah Raikes’ nameplate over his locker barely had settled in, but USC’s latest great hope at defensive line already is looking for a new home.…
Lincoln Riley and USC lose one top lineman to transfer portal
After 48 hours of nagging questions and will-he-or-won’t-he uncertainty, Bear Alexander emerged from the tunnel under the John McKay Center in full pads and helmet,…
Silence spoke volumes about O.J. Simpson’s football legacy
The terse response from the Pro Football Hall of Fame to O.J. Simpson’s death says so much in so few words. No flowery language. No…
USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander enters transfer portal
After just one season as a 300-pound wrecking ball in the middle of USC’s defense, former five-star defensive tackle Bear Alexander plans to reenter the…
After frustrating season, Eric Gentry thrilled about new USC role
Eric Gentry took his place at the front of the crowd of reporters, a coy smile already on his face. The lanky linebacker knew the…
USC hopes Eric Musselman can revive stagnant basketball program
At the dawn of a new day for USC men’s basketball, a white horse awaited inside the doors of Galen Center. It was an unusual…