Golden Week in Tokyo and Taipei


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For one week in October, China is in complete disarray as travelers take over every airport, train station and bus stop. This is all due to China’s seven-day national holiday called Golden Week. While some of my peers bravely decided to stay inside China during this chaotic week to travel through the country’s more mountainous […]

Dorm sweet dorm


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As college students we tend to be pressed for both time and money. All too often we end up faced with a living space that doesn’t really speak to us. Blank white walls and empty shelves might look zen, but the lack of decor can make your space feel less inviting and homey. It’s worth […]

Top 5 social media regrets


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By now, most college students probably have a handful of “internet regrets” a.k.a items on their social media profile that they wish they hadn’t posted or hadn’t been tagged in. Whether it is a sappy status back in middle school or a more recent incriminating photo, it’s likely there is something out there you wish […]

Are you fired up for some fast fire’d pizza?


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For a company whose mantra is all about being fast and efficient with pizza cooked in 180 seconds, the same speed obviously translated to Blaze Pizza’s slogan, “Fast Fire’d.” They moved so quickly that they didn’t even realize the extra apostrophe that snuck into the slogan. In fact, Fire’d is not a word in the […]

Avocado love: Five recipes to quench your obsession


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Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to my scrumptious soulmate: the avocado. Yes, avocados are very much part of the green health craze that I previously discussed, but they also hold a place near and dear to my heart. Not only are they powerhouses packed full of 20 nutrients, including potassium and Vitamin […]

Students de-stress in Hahn Plaza


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Rona Sheen (left), a junior majoring in business administration, and Jade Shi (right), a junior majoring in public relations, sang karaoke Monday as a part of the USC Academic Culture Assembly’s “Behind the Mask: EXPRESS/DESTRESS” event series.

Two midnights in Paris


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“Two Seats Left.” My friend McKenna and I stared at the screen on the ticket machine, overjoyed at the message we were greeted with. “We’re going to Paris!” we screamed. It was a Wednesday night, and we had just found ourselves a €120 round trip ticket to the home of street-side crepes, the Mona Lisa […]

Best brunch-beach combos during study breaks


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There’s no better way to enjoy a day of California sunshine than brunch on a beach. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, here are the best spots to enjoy a meal and study break before you head out to the water.   Malibu – Malibu Farm   Malibu is a little […]