Bailey Thomas boasts as USC’s premier bassist
The second-year is the most sought-after supporting bassist on USC campus.
Bailey Thomas boasts as USC’s premier bassist
The second-year is the most sought-after supporting bassist on USC campus.
Comedy group improvises entire hilarious musical
Spoiler Alert Improv put on an original hourlong show with songs and stories made up completely on the spot.
Comedy group improvises entire hilarious musical
Spoiler Alert Improv put on an original hourlong show with songs and stories made up completely on the spot.
OUR COLUMNISTS
SAMMY BOVITZ
Boardrooms & Blockbusters
Joker, meet Overton
'Joker: Folie à Deux' is the furthest thing from a normal blockbuster — and that’s a very good sign for Hollywood.
JASON PHAM
Dining Dollars
Happy Hour hits hard at La Barca
Endless combinations of $5 margaritas make for a lively weekend celebration.
HADYN PHILLIPS
That’s Fashion, Sweetie
Meow and me
Is the relationship between fashion and fur deeper than a pretty coat?
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JAM JOURNAL
A rotating column by the editors.
I find joy in judging CDs
What started out as picking a random J-pop CD has now become an ever-growing collection.
I find joy in judging CDs
What started out as picking a random J-pop CD has now become an ever-growing collection.
I find joy in judging CDs
What started out as picking a random J-pop CD has now become an ever-growing collection.
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
‘Saturday Night’ is a love letter to comedy, creativity
As “Saturday Night Live” celebrates 50 years, “Saturday Night” honors the show’s creation.
The looming horrors of choice for anti-war voters
As Nov. 5 approaches, anti-war voters must confront their ongoing moral conflicts
The blonde vs. brunette debate is not inclusive
People of color have suffered under constant pressure of Eurocentric beauty standards.
The blonde vs. brunette debate is not inclusive
People of color have suffered under constant pressure of Eurocentric beauty standards.
VOCA cuts pose devastating impact to survivors
Unsustainable federal grant inhibits access to help for sexual violence survivors.
VOCA cuts pose devastating impact to survivors
Unsustainable federal grant inhibits access to help for sexual violence survivors.
OUR COLUMNISTS
KEVIN GRAMLING
The (S)existentialist
Awkwardness is just main character energy
You don’t have to be cool to feel like the protagonist: lessons from cringe comedy.
HEYDY VASQUEZ
UndocuTales
Financial aid’s limitations on out-of-state undocumented students
University support should extend to all undocumented, not just in-state students.
PEYTON DACY
Every 40 Days
Athletics are helping rejuvenate endangered languages
From Gaelic football to lacrosse, sports are a great tool for language preservation.
EDHITA SINGHAL
Thinking Out Loud
You need to get over your regrets
We should stop repenting for all our missed opportunities in college.
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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.
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USC celebrates 30 years of Leavey Library
USC Students for Justice in Palestine chanted during Carol Folt’s event speech.
USC celebrates 30 years of Leavey Library
USC Students for Justice in Palestine chanted during Carol Folt’s event speech.
Annual ‘Sex Week’ promotes sexual health, consent
The ‘Sexploration’ and ‘Come As You Are’ events featured interactive games.
Annual ‘Sex Week’ promotes sexual health, consent
The ‘Sexploration’ and ‘Come As You Are’ events featured interactive games.
THE WEEKLY FRAME
A photo column. New installments every Friday.
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WEEK 7
A Moment in Time
By THE BATTALION, THE CRIMSON WHITE, DAILY BRUIN, DAILY CALIFORNIAN, DAILY TEXAN, DAILY TROJAN, DAILY WILDCAT, THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER & WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS
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Student Health shares mid-term wellness advice
Self-care practices can help students manage stress during midsemester exams.
USC collaborates with Big Ten schools to donate blood
Fans, faculty and students have given enough blood to save over 12,000 lives.
USG senate reallocates funds, discusses future
The Office of Student Basic Needs was granted $54,000 following the bill’s approval.
East LA community pushes back on HSC expansion
The City Council-approved research facility has seen rallies, emails and appeals.
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Soccer’s next clashes with big opponents
USC’s final stretch Big Ten matchups present different challenges for the Trojans.
Soccer’s next clashes with big opponents
USC’s final stretch Big Ten matchups present different challenges for the Trojans.
Soccer keeps dominating Big Ten competition
The Trojans had a successful weekend with big wins over Illinois and Northwestern.
Soccer keeps dominating Big Ten competition
The Trojans had a successful weekend with big wins over Illinois and Northwestern.
OUR COLUMNISTS
LEILA MACKENZIE
Little Things
Sampaio’s sorcery is soccer uncensored
The Trojans’ three-year starter may have scored the NCAA goal of the year.
Sampaio’s sorcery is soccer uncensored
The Trojans’ three-year starter may have scored the NCAA goal of the year.
DANA HAMMERSTROM
Heart to Heart
Uncovering truth behind talent
The battle for your mental health is not linear.
HENRY MODE
Unsung Heroes
The Trojan defense has a new leader front and center
Easton Mascarenas-Arnold is new to SoCal, but he has already made his mark.
THOMAS JOHNSON
Big Ten Bites
Is Lincoln Riley on the hot seat?
USC football has compiled a 5-7 record across its last 12 games and has stumbled through Big Ten play.
Is Lincoln Riley on the hot seat?
USC football has compiled a 5-7 record across its last 12 games and has stumbled through Big Ten play.
STEFANO FENDRICH
The Great Debate
D’Anton Lynn’s defense gives me hope
USC football’s new defensive coordinator has elevated the unit in ways unseen in past years.
D’Anton Lynn’s defense gives me hope
USC football’s new defensive coordinator has elevated the unit in ways unseen in past years.
REGINA CORREA
Need For Speed
NASCAR needs to make some serious changes
Teams are challenging the series’ charter system in hopes of change.
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
Turning the ice orange
Will Skahan knows a unique amount about growing hockey in a new area.
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TALKIN’ TROY
Football makes Big Ten debut at the Big House
In this episode of “Talkin' Troy”, host Marcus Partida, Jackson Smith and Charlie Kayne analyze how the Trojan offense and defense match up against the Wolverines, and score predictions heading into Saturday.
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
How we got our academic awards back
In this episode of “The Soapbox”, host Jennifer Baek paints a picture of the discontinuation and reinstatement of the Academic Achievement Award and Exceptional Funding at USC, alongside opinion staff writers Sherie Agcaoili, Edhita Singhal and Luisa Luo, whose co-written essay was published just days before the University reversed its decision on the awards.
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Letters to strangers
While these are all letters about strangers, there is at least some truth in every single entry.
The age of the vanilla DJ
This is not a tribute. It’s an autopsy.
Clubs persist despite setbacks
Student organizations discuss challenges with Campus Activities.
A license plate a day keeps the homesickness away
Why plates from fifty(-one) states make me feel closer to my family in D.C.
USC on film
For a special Daily Trojan Magazine photo essay, staff photographers, Jake Berg, Bryce Dechert, Tai Lyn Sandhu and Mallory Snyder, took it old-school with physical media, a roll of film.
Alum’s biographical drama qualifies for Academy Awards
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