A day in the life: Tackling issues behind the desk


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For those of you who’ve been around as long as I have, Sunday’s announcement that former head coach Steve Sarkisian was asked to take an indefinite leave of absence from his role at the helm of Trojan Football was probably unanticipated. But for upperclassmen, it was eerily familiar to a situation that occurred just two […]

Musical memory lane: The ultimate throwback playlist


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C’mon, you know you love them. These are the songs that take you back to the days of VHS, Gameboys, Kid Pix, Bop It, awkward school dances, Blockbuster and book fairs. They roll back the years to a time before everyone had smart phones and still listened to music on Walkmans, CD Players and MP3s. […]

The benefits of studying abroad with an all-inclusive program


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Studying with Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) in Shanghai, I’ve learned the benefits of all-inclusive study abroad programs. CIEE offers many study abroad locations around the world, so even if USC doesn’t list a certain city as an option, you can probably apply through CIEE and request approval from USC. Here’s why I’m such […]

You’ve got a Donut Friend in me


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★★★★★ The moment I strolled into Donut Friend last week, overwhelming nostalgia for Toy Story, one of favorite childhood movies, hit me. A colorful, welcoming mural on the wall together with a unique assortment of playfully-named donuts, greeted me. As we all know, the theme song of Toy Story kindly reminds us that “you’ve got […]

Feeling the blues? Here’s a playlist for a bad day


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You slept through your alarm. You spilled your PSL down the front of your white tee. Your bike chain came loose. Your exam didn’t go so well. You’re overwhelmed by midterms. Your friends went home for the weekend and you’re feeling homesick. Though the name of this playlist is vague, I guarantee it will help. […]

Keep moving


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Classes, extracurriculars, friends, sleep and then repeat. Amid the chaos of college life, fitting in a workout can seem like an impossible task. Making the trek to the gym is a hassle that many don’t have time for, but that doesn’t mean that physical fitness should be abandoned altogether. In fact, studies have shown that […]

How to dress for your office environment


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They say dress for the job you want, not the job you have. However, until you land that dream job, it is just as important to dress for the job you have. When I started at my first real office job I was completely unsure of what to wear. Up until that point, my work […]

Underrated and affordable online shopping sites


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There are two types of independence that most students gain when they begin college life. First, we have independence in terms of our schedules — the independence to go out whenever we want, wherever we want,  or to stay in and watch a movie when we should be studying. But the second type of independence […]

Top four L.A. spots for crispy rice sushi


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If you have yet to taste this foodie phenomenon, you are missing out. We all love sushi, but why not spice up your spicy tuna rolls by adding a warm and buttery crunch? Crispy rice makes any sushi roll 10 times better, adding delightful consistency and flavor. Trust me, once you try crispy rice, you […]