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USC vs Louisiana-Lafayette — live updates

By VANYA ARAKELIAN & DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 12, 2026 in Featured, News Main Feature

Vanya Arakelian and Dillon Zamperin report live from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

USC vs Louisiana-Lafayette — live updates

By VANYA ARAKELIAN & DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 12, 2026 in Featured, News Main Feature

Vanya Arakelian and Dillon Zamperin report live from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Five free things to do next week at the LA Public Library

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 11, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

Learn to 3D print, meditate and learn culinary history for free.

USC vs Louisiana-Lafayette — live updates

By VANYA ARAKELIAN & DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 12, 2026 in Featured, News Main Feature

Vanya Arakelian and Dillon Zamperin report live from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Five free things to do next week at the LA Public Library

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 11, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

Learn to 3D print, meditate and learn culinary history for free.

USC vs Louisiana-Lafayette — live updates

By VANYA ARAKELIAN & DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 12, 2026 in Featured, News Main Feature

Vanya Arakelian and Dillon Zamperin report live from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

SPORTS

USC football faces Louisiana in last nonconference game

Redshirt freshman safety Alex Graham was a key contributor in USC's shutout last week. He is pictured here with freshman defensive end Luke Wafle in a game against Fresno State on Sept. 4.

By ZACHARY NEWMAN
September 11, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

The Ragin’ Cajuns are next in line for the Trojans ahead of USC’s conference slate.

USC football faces Louisiana in last nonconference game

By ZACHARY NEWMAN
September 11, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

The Ragin’ Cajuns are next in line for the Trojans ahead of USC’s conference slate.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

A&E staff picks Emmy Awards

By ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT STAFF
September 11, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture

“Hacks” and “Pluribus” top predictions, with two staff forecasted Emmy wins each.

A&E staff picks Emmy Awards

By ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT STAFF
September 11, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture

“Hacks” and “Pluribus” top predictions, with two staff forecasted Emmy wins each.

OPINION

USC’s Trousdale tabling ban is hypocritical

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Not allowing groups, even unaffiliated ones, to table flies in the face of the freedoms the University supposedly touts.

USC’s Trousdale tabling ban is hypocritical

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Not allowing groups, even unaffiliated ones, to table flies in the face of the freedoms the University supposedly touts.

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All students can access kosher food through new Chabad restaurant

By NICHOLAS CORRAL
September 11, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

The program provides hot meals that align with Jewish dietary law for the first time.

USC, UCLA study finds Olympics could displace nearly 6,000 unhoused people

By SHAAN MISRA
September 10, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

Officials have yet to determine where displaced Angelenos will go or how their relocation will be funded.

$7.5 million awarded to USC researchers investigating forever chemicals, fatal cancers

By RUBY MATENKO
September 10, 2026 in News

Grants given to researchers investigating the association between PFAsS and liver and endometrial cancers.

USC earned ‘green light’ rating for college free speech rankings

By STELLA MUZIN & APRIL MAO
September 9, 2026 in Campus, News

The University would have placed 37th out of 493 rated universities, but its policy changes were made too late.

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Men’s golf falls short on final day of season-opening tournament

USC men's golf placed fifth in the Bombs Darts Birds Collegiate. This photo from the Men's Southwestern Invitational was taken Feb. 1, 2023.

By MASON BLOOM
September 11, 2026 in Golf, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

In the Bombs Darts Birds Collegiate, USC tied for fifth after fighting for the lead.

Men’s golf falls short on final day of season-opening tournament

By MASON BLOOM
September 11, 2026 in Golf, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

In the Bombs Darts Birds Collegiate, USC tied for fifth after fighting for the lead.

Western Michigan was robbed, plain and simple

Michigan football defeated Western Michigan in a controversial ending to the game. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is pictured on Nov. 7, 2025.

By CALEB OLGUIN
September 11, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Columns

A seemingly nonexistent second ruined what was shaping up to be an all-time upset.

OUR COLUMNISTS

BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON

Dugout Diaries

The thrill of the MVP chase

Los Angeles Dodgers star two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pursuing his fifth MVP award, but he is in a tight race with Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Ohtani is pictured here in a game against the Washington Nationals on April 24, 2024.

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
August 27, 2026 in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns

Give me a fight to the finish over one dominant performance any day.

SEAN CAMPBELL

A Wannabe Sports Writer

A look forward for USC Athletics

By SEAN CAMPBELL
April 24, 2026 in Sports, Sports Columns

Here are five dates you can circle on your calendar in the next year.

JULIA HO & HEYDY VASQUEZ

Sports For Dummies

Usage rate is a love language

Sophomore guard Jazzy Davidson will share the floor with senior guard JuJu Watkins after not playing together in Davidson’s opening season with the Trojans. Davidson is pictured playing against Pepperdine on Nov. 28, 2025.

By JULIA HO
September 2, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns

On the court, the most romantic thing you can do is give up the ball.

The future of USC women’s flag football

By THE DAILY TROJAN PODCAST STAFF
March 12, 2026 in Multimedia, Podcasts, Talkin’ Troy

Hosts Emma Holloway and Marcus Partida sit down with co-founders of USC women’s flag football Alia Pasternak and Maliya Patel to discuss the sport’s growing popularity, how they aim to inspire the next generation of female football players and the future of flag football at USC.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Charlie Puth gets ‘Unwrapped’

Charlie Puth laying down wearing a suit and tie.

By LIA ARNOLD
September 11, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

Grammy U hosted a Charlie Puth-led workshop and Q&A at an Unwrapped series event.

Charlie Puth gets ‘Unwrapped’

By LIA ARNOLD
September 11, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

Grammy U hosted a Charlie Puth-led workshop and Q&A at an Unwrapped series event.

USC alums turn mugging into musical

By JULIA HO
September 10, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Theatre

Philip Labes and Micah O’Konis explore the United States’ gun-control divide through comedy.

RHYTHM AND NEWS

All the latest in pop culture.

From millions to billions: Celebrity brands aren’t ‘Rare’ anymore

By DAILY TROJAN PODCAST STAFF
March 2, 2026 in Multimedia, Podcasts, Rhythm And News

“Rhythm and News” host Cami Culbertson breaks down top celebrity brands and why they are so successful, from Chamberlain Coffee to Rare Beauty, and analyzes how oversaturated markets have been taken over by these household names.

PABLO RODRIGUEZ

Global Gastronomy

A dummy’s guide to hot pot

By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
September 2, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food

Chinese restaurant chain Yangguofu Malatang offers lots of options to build your own hot pot bowl.

ADEN MAX JUAREZ

Underground Earworms

Melt reaches heavenly heights with soulful indie-pop warmth

By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
June 10, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

From clever lyricism to joyous grooves, this band’s rich arrangements are unforgettable.

NINA KREMER

Comic Relief

Queer comedians are killing it

By NINA KREMER
April 22, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Comic Relief

These creatives bring comedy into another dimension.

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ANNA JORDAN

Chronically Online

I don’t care that Geese was a psyop

By ANNA JORDAN
April 23, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

It’s one thing if the industry is shoving an artist down your throat; it’s another if they’re good.

AUBRIE COLE

Downloadable Content

‘It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this’

By AUBRIE COLE
April 24, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Games

Saying goodbye to the Daily Trojan and offering advice to aspiring games industry professionals in the final installment of this column.

FIONA FEINGOLD

Femininomenon

Thank you, Gloria Steinem

By FIONA FEINGOLD
September 11, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture

We owe it to the activist to continue fighting for the world with gender equality that she championed.

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Discover your classic rock before it becomes classic

By ALEX GROSS
September 10, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Digging through my dad’s old records inspired me to find my own.

Discover your classic rock before it becomes classic

By ALEX GROSS
September 10, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Digging through my dad’s old records inspired me to find my own.

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OPINION

Pay attention, your future will thank you

By ARMAND SJARIFFUDIN
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Giving tasks our undivided attention teaches us to be present in our own lives.

Pay attention, your future will thank you

By ARMAND SJARIFFUDIN
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Giving tasks our undivided attention teaches us to be present in our own lives.

Student discounts end, but brand habits don’t

By KRYSTAL ROSE UDUMA
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Students get savings now. Brands get years to make leaving nearly impossible.

Student discounts end, but brand habits don’t

By KRYSTAL ROSE UDUMA
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Students get savings now. Brands get years to make leaving nearly impossible.

We need an Equal Rights Amendment now more than ever

By EMMA IBRAHIM
September 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Reproductive freedom is a fundamental right that must be nationally protected.

We need an Equal Rights Amendment now more than ever

By EMMA IBRAHIM
September 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Reproductive freedom is a fundamental right that must be nationally protected.

THE SOAPBOX

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USC’s Religious Center is neglecting students with disabilities

By DAILY TROJAN PODCAST STAFF
April 20, 2026 in Podcasts, The Soapbox

USC boasts about having more religious groups than any other school in the country, but is the Religious Center really accessible to all students? Opinion writer Layan Alasseel brings to light how building code loopholes and budget cuts are preventing students with disabilities from finding community.