Troy Talk: USC vs. Notre Dame grades


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The Trojans were all but ruled out against the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame on a cold Saturday night in South Bend. The program is considered to be in shambles by many (overreaction much?) and the glory days of USC are long gone. But the atmosphere on campus was as good as one can hope. […]

Ask Tiffany: Catcalls and snowfalls


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Dear Tiffany, The other day I was walking along the street by a group of young men. I walked by, and they proceeded to whistle and shout things. Ugh. I was so disgusted. Naturally, I gave them the bird and kept walking. However, I thought about it later and I realized that maybe this wasn’t […]

Pushing through your mid-semester slump


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Now in week eight, the semester is already half over. For many, this is when school really starts to hit hard. You may feel like you’re completely lost in that class that should have been a piece of cake, or maybe you’re starting to question if that club you were so keen on joining back […]

Seven things from Trader Joe’s you need in your life


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Peanut Butter Chewy Coated and Drizzled Granola Bars If you’re a fan of nuts, you must try these bars. They have been my go-to breakfast for days when I just didn’t have the time to go to the dining hall. They are filling as well as tasty — it’s like having dessert every time you […]

How to wear fringe this fall


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If there’s anything we can learn from Fashion Week runways around the world, it’s that fringe is (once again) having a moment. High fashion designers like Chanel and Proenza Schouler reintroduced us to the allure of the shredded edge last fall, and the trend has stood its ground ever since. But nobody’s complaining as this […]

How to have it all: Balancing school and a social life


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As USC students we have learned the importance of time management to be successful in the classroom, but time management goes beyond juggling all your class assignments. It is important to juggle both your school and social life. College students are constantly balancing life’s priorities. Though the thought of going out with your friends is […]

Your guide to gluten-free delivery options around campus


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When it comes to food, USC students appreciate two things — convenience and a good price. With food delivery apps like Tapingo, GrubHub and Postmates, getting “fast” food delivered to their doorstep has never been easier. Yet for Trojans who are gluten-free, getting a quick bite to eat is not so easy. Los Angeles is […]

Introducing the best beats of bossa nova


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There are a lot of alternative music genres out there that are waiting to be explored. One of my favorites is bossa nova, a type of Brazilian samba and jazz mix. You can hear its roots in percussion and intricate, unorthodox rhythms, the backbone to any song. Bossa nova is sunshine music through and through, […]

Remembering to RAVEN on


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The American actor effected a change in his affect to affect his chances of getting a role as a British character. He affected a British accent and a flat affect, which had the positive effect of getting him the part. Confused? It’s okay — you’re not alone. “Affect” versus “effect” is one of those rules […]