Murakami’s ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls’ is the same old
The internationally acclaimed author’s latest novel lacks depth and originality.
Murakami’s ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls’ is the same old
The internationally acclaimed author’s latest novel lacks depth and originality.
Jeri Lynne Johnson leads Thornton Chamber Orchestra
The guest conductor guided the orchestra in their epic first concert of the year.
Jeri Lynne Johnson leads Thornton Chamber Orchestra
The guest conductor guided the orchestra in their epic first concert of the year.
OUR COLUMNISTS
SAMMY BOVITZ
Boardrooms & Blockbusters
‘Wicked’ is trying to manufacture ‘Barbie’ hype
On the eve of “Wicked,” let’s reflect on Universal’s all-out marketing campaign for the movie musical.
JASON PHAM
Dining Dollars
Soju and skewers: Dan Sung Sa is a Korean pocha escape
Yogurt cocktails and grilled bar food can be found at Dan Sung Sa in Koreatown.
HADYN PHILLIPS
That’s Fashion, Sweetie
‘The Lorax’ returns in Ralph Lauren
Those shoes haven’t just been calling your name — they might have called the recent election.
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JAM JOURNAL
A rotating column by the editors.
A trip through my parents’ music taste
Growing up, listening to music was always the best part of my family’s long cross-country journeys.
A trip through my parents’ music taste
Growing up, listening to music was always the best part of my family’s long cross-country journeys.
A trip through my parents’ music taste
Growing up, listening to music was always the best part of my family’s long cross-country journeys.
AUBRIE COLE
Downloadable Content
Interactive media is high art’s summit
Film, music and theater are highly esteemed in the critical and creative worlds, so why aren’t games?
KIMBERLY AGUIRRE
Comic Relief
The best stand-up comedy of 2024
Celebrating the greatest comedic minds of the year.
Multiracial white privilege is real
Sometimes, being able to “pass” is more salient than our actual racial makeup.
Nuclear is the future of renewable energy
People should look beyond nuclear’s bad rap and consider its real benefits.
Nuclear is the future of renewable energy
People should look beyond nuclear’s bad rap and consider its real benefits.
You shouldn’t hate yourself into change
Shame might be an effective motivational tool, but you might be surprised what happens to your motivation and discipline when your self-worth isn’t at stake.
You shouldn’t hate yourself into change
Shame might be an effective motivational tool, but you might be surprised what happens to your motivation and discipline when your self-worth isn’t at stake.
OUR COLUMNISTS
HARLOW RAYE
First Justice, Then Peace
Anti-Zionism is not antisemitism
Conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitism is inaccurate and dangerous: a perspective from an anti-Zionist Israeli Jew.
JANETTE FU
Wealth & Wisdom: Finance 101
Without sustainable options, data centers can’t thrive
Data centers are profitable, but it’s not worth investing without implementing green solutions.
KEVIN GRAMLING
The (S)existentialist
Reconciling faith for the still confused
You don’t need to be sure of what you believe in before finding comfort in forces greater than yourself.
HEYDY VASQUEZ
UndocuTales
Blame the voters, not the immigrants
Deporting 11 million people will lead to an economic disaster, significantly straining the U.S. economy.
PEYTON DACY
Every 40 Days
EDHITA SINGHAL
Thinking Out Loud
Forgive your opps, they aren’t worth it
Giving grace to those who don’t ask for it is hard, but you should let go.
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EDITOR’S EPILOGUE
A rotating column by the editors.
Find your network of people
In a world of stress and uncertainty, hold onto the people that add love, support and inspiration to your life.
Find your network of people
In a world of stress and uncertainty, hold onto the people that add love, support and inspiration to your life.
Find your network of people
In a world of stress and uncertainty, hold onto the people that add love, support and inspiration to your life.
[ENG/ESP] SUSA: un ‘refugio hispanohablante’
Después de dificultades, los miembros del club están ampliando sus ofertas.
El legado del rock en español no puede ser ignorado
Aún no hemos visto un movimiento tan cohesivo en los tiempos modernos.
Los espacios para el Judaísmo y la Latinidad en USC
No hay lugar para los estudiantes judíos-hispanos en el campus.
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Trojan Shelter struggles with finances
The organization needs to fundraise $5,000 by Spring 2025 to continue operations.
Trojan Shelter struggles with finances
The organization needs to fundraise $5,000 by Spring 2025 to continue operations.
Flu cases increase on campus before break
For support after health center hours, students can speak with an advice nurse.
Flu cases increase on campus before break
For support after health center hours, students can speak with an advice nurse.
MORE NEWS
USC Esports unites campus gaming community
The merged student groups serve casual and competitive members under one banner.
USC Rocket Propulsion Laboratory reaches the stars
Aftershock II is the fastest and highest amateur rocket of all time.
Sports Business Summit brings industry leaders
The event featured a day of networking, panels and career insights in sports.
USG president steps down, VP to assume position at senate
The former president Bryan Fernández has resigned to focus on personal matters.
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Football closes regular season with Notre Dame clash
USC has the opportunity to win three straight games for the first time this fall.
Football closes regular season with Notre Dame clash
USC has the opportunity to win three straight games for the first time this fall.
Trojans give an Irish goodbye to perfect start
No. 3 USC was dominated on offense and defense at home by No. 6 Notre Dame.
Trojans give an Irish goodbye to perfect start
No. 3 USC was dominated on offense and defense at home by No. 6 Notre Dame.
OUR COLUMNISTS
LEILA MACKENZIE
Little Things
Twenty false starts
Nudging toward a whistleless life.
Twenty false starts
Nudging toward a whistleless life.
DANA HAMMERSTROM
Heart to Heart
Happy burnout season
Why midterms mean meltdowns, and how to get through them.
HENRY MODE
Below the Fold
THOMAS JOHNSON
Big Ten Bites
Husan Longstreet is the blueprint for USC football
The five-star quarterback committed to the Trojans over the weekend.
Husan Longstreet is the blueprint for USC football
The five-star quarterback committed to the Trojans over the weekend.
STEFANO FENDRICH
The Great Debate
Women’s basketball is championship bound
It’s no breaking news that USC is good, but I see them as one of the last two standing in April.
Benching Miller Moss was the right move
While Lincoln Riley may have mastered the art of deflection, it was time to give Maiava a chance.
REGINA CORREA
Need For Speed
Viva Las Vegas, F1’s desert return
The Las Vegas Grand Prix proves the second time’s the charm.
SLOANE MORRA
Second Serve
Thank you, Kim Clijsters
Why can’t I forget about a tennis match from 15 years ago?
ETHAN INMAN
LA on Ice
From Sam Harris, with heart
The San Diego native is bridging the gap between established and upstart hockey cultures.
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RHYTHM AND NEWS
Behind the scenes with Advanced Games Project directors
What's it like being in the USC Games program? What goes into making a video game? Advanced Games Project directors Luke Todaro and Edward Cheng answer these and more on this episode of Rhythm and News, as they sit down with host Abi Mann to talk about the video games they have been creating for the past year.
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THE SOAPBOX
Self help books are not all that they seem
Can self help books really help you? In this episode of the Soapbox hosts Ella Wallace and Unnatee Kumar share their experience with self help books and the value that we place with them.
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The myth of getting better
My brain damage is permanent. This feeling doesn’t have to be.
The college loneliness crisis
Why is it so hard for our generation to find community?
Don’t wake me from my sleep, my dreams are sweet
Undocumented students are worried that a new Donald Trump presidency will uproot their lives.
Not your music microtrend
Whether you’re into it or not, EDM is here to stay
The fight to get right
While the Olympic Games don’t come to L.A. until 2028, Black women are already competing in an extreme sport — obtaining proper hair care.
SDA’s spring shows are anything but ‘Rotten’
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