Professional frats plan for future


Though many Greek organizations emphasize brotherhood, sisterhood, service and scholarship, the pre-professional fraternities that make up the Professional Fraternity Council have a central focus on the professional development of their members. PFC governs the four pre-professional fraternities that exist under the council: Alpha Epsilon Delta, the pre-med fraternity; Alpha Kappa Psi, the business fraternity; Phi […]

The ROW: More than stereotypes?


When the average person thinks of Greek life on a college campus, images of togas, beer pong tables and raging house parties often come to mind. These stigmas and stereotypes can be hard to break, but Greek leaders on campus strive to show that their work is more than just one big party. “You always […]

Latino Greek community: Small population, close ties


When Rocio Arellano began her freshman year at USC in spring 2013, she didn’t know anyone. Worse yet, she was a spring admit and it seemed everyone had made friends already. Arellano came to USC certain she didn’t want to join a Panhellenic sorority, but she always wanted an older sister. “I have [younger] sisters […]

IFC, PHC Greeks work toward acceptance


Though the Greek community is making efforts to bolster the feeling of acceptance toward homosexuality, many feel it still has a long way to go. “I would say that it’s not fine, but that it’s getting better,” said a gay member of the Greek community who wished to remain anonymous. “Luckily it’s changing in L.A., […]

A letter from the editors


Here at USC, when someone makes a reference to “Greek life,” it’s often assumed to be the community of houses that make up The Row. The Greek community, however, is much larger than the 34 chapters with houses on 28th Street. The Greek community is composed of over 60 different organizations: 12 multicultural, 4 pre-professional, […]

The Faces of Greek Life


Greek Supplement A letter from the editors USC Greek breakdown IFC, PHC Greeks work toward acceptance MGC: Small population, close ties The ROW: More than stereotypes? Professional frats plan for future NPHC looks to expand, rebrand Faith found in greek communities Athletes: practice makes pledging Asian greek council not limited to USC I’m Black and […]

Daily Trojan Double Take: Diversity in the Asian Pacific American community


Host Jordyn Holman speaks with faculty and students involved with APASS and APASSA to discuss the racist flier that was sent to the USC and UCLA APASS office earlier this year. The conversation focused on understanding the diversity found within the Asian Pacific American community and efforts that are being made among them on campus. […]

Daily Trojan Double Take: Springfest


Host Jordyn Holman speaks with USG Concerts Committee Executive Director Stephanie Aristakesian and discussed the challenges of planning of Springfest, the excitement of the headliners and their creative social media campaign. “Daily Trojan Double Take” is a partnership between Daily Trojan and KXSC Radio to bring more depth to the campus and local stories catching […]