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UCSD to stop providing donated cadavers to USC

By ANYA MOTWANI & DAVID RENDON
September 25, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Main Feature

The decision came as the university reviewed USC facilities.

UCSD to stop providing donated cadavers to USC

By ANYA MOTWANI & DAVID RENDON
September 25, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Main Feature

The decision came as the university reviewed USC facilities.

Trojan Farmers Market returns with familiar favorites

By SOFIA MCGOEY
September 25, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature

Longtime attendees say the market feels less full now, Hospitality says otherwise.

UCSD to stop providing donated cadavers to USC

By ANYA MOTWANI & DAVID RENDON
September 25, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Main Feature

The decision came as the university reviewed USC facilities.

Trojan Farmers Market returns with familiar favorites

By SOFIA MCGOEY
September 25, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature

Longtime attendees say the market feels less full now, Hospitality says otherwise.

UCSD to stop providing donated cadavers to USC

By ANYA MOTWANI & DAVID RENDON
September 25, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Main Feature

The decision came as the university reviewed USC facilities.

SPORTS

USC vs. Oregon will be ‘electric,’ Riley says

By MARCUS PARTIDA
September 25, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

Saturday’s matchup against the Ducks will test whether USC is fit for the playoffs.

USC vs. Oregon will be ‘electric,’ Riley says

By MARCUS PARTIDA
September 25, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

Saturday’s matchup against the Ducks will test whether USC is fit for the playoffs.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art takes shape from nature

By MARINA YAZBEK
September 25, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Museums

Ma Yansong, the architect of the new Exposition Park museum, spoke on campus.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art takes shape from nature

By MARINA YAZBEK
September 25, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Museums

Ma Yansong, the architect of the new Exposition Park museum, spoke on campus.

OPINION

Diversity is more than just a statistic

By ODYSSEUS JANG
September 25, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

USC recruits international students, but it leaves their integration up to chance.

Diversity is more than just a statistic

By ODYSSEUS JANG
September 25, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

USC recruits international students, but it leaves their integration up to chance.

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Keck School of Medicine ends cadaver contract with US Navy

By STELLA MUZIN
September 24, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

The Keck School of Medicine said outside criticism did not influence the decision.

Meal plan exemptions reveal larger issue of high University costs

By ANYA MOTWANI
September 23, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

Students using religious exemptions to avoid paying for University plans are often guided by dietary, health and financial concerns.

USC Keck School of Medicine will not renew cadaver contract with US Navy

By DAVID RENDON
September 23, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Main Feature

The decision came because UC San Diego will not "provide further donated bodies."

USG changes election code, tables office policy manual bill

By DANIEL ESQUEDA
September 23, 2026 in News, USG

Angie Del Gaudio, chief diversity officer, said she is working to expand text-to-speech accommodations.

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Prophet Brown’s multi-year bet on himself is paying off

By ZACHARY NEWMAN
September 25, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

Brown has overcome a six-year, adversity-riddled career to play his best football yet.

Prophet Brown’s multi-year bet on himself is paying off

By ZACHARY NEWMAN
September 25, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

Brown has overcome a six-year, adversity-riddled career to play his best football yet.

Women’s golf wins Red Sky Classic in style

By KAYLON GILMORE
September 25, 2026 in Golf, Sports

The Trojans shot a historic 47-under par in an all-time performance to win the title.

OUR COLUMNISTS

BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON

Dugout Diaries

How ‘valuable’ can a pitcher really be?

MLB's MVP Award, do pitchers deserve to win it?

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
September 17, 2026 in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns

Cam Schlittler’s stellar season has put a spotlight on the pitcher-MVP debate.

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

Can we say ‘bye’ to buy games?

By JULIA HO
September 16, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Columns

USC’s spending habit isn’t new, but these matchups are hard to justify in its Big Ten era.

USC football returns: A breakdown of Week 0

By Nina Kremer
September 21, 2026 in Podcasts, Talkin’ Troy

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‘The Love Hypothesis’ has the right formula, but fails to use it correctly

By SOPHIA KANG
September 25, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

The adaptation of the romance novel is a fun watch, but lacks the depth of the source material.

‘The Love Hypothesis’ has the right formula, but fails to use it correctly

By SOPHIA KANG
September 25, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

The adaptation of the romance novel is a fun watch, but lacks the depth of the source material.

‘Welcome to Kittytown’ is less horror, more comedy

By REESE SILVA
September 24, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

While predictable, the post-apocalyptic film is full of comedic banter and heartfelt acceptance.

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

Aladin Sweets & Market has the best mutton in LA

By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
September 16, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food, Reviews

The restaurant and market make for a great dining and shopping experience.

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.

OUR COLUMNISTS

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

Lucy Dacus ushers in new era for classical music

Dacus performs at the Hollywood Bown with the venue's orchestra.

By FIONA FEINGOLD
September 26, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

The musician celebrated reclaiming her debut album’s masters at the Hollywood Bowl.

JAM JOURNAL

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Being a theater kid means more than you think

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 24, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Theater is important because of the community it provided me.

Being a theater kid means more than you think

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 24, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Theater is important because of the community it provided me.

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OPINION

Ed Sheeran is a distraction from the problem

By EMMA SMITH
September 25, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

The pop artist’s portrayed political neutrality doesn’t turn him into a Zionist.

Ed Sheeran is a distraction from the problem

By EMMA SMITH
September 25, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

The pop artist’s portrayed political neutrality doesn’t turn him into a Zionist.

Students should care about having hobbies

By EMMA SMITH
September 24, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Joy is not derived from talent, and mediocrity is not a problem to be fixed.

Students should care about having hobbies

By EMMA SMITH
September 24, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Joy is not derived from talent, and mediocrity is not a problem to be fixed.

Peptides reveal the price of working smarter, not harder

By SOEFAE CHEN
September 25, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General

Don’t become an experiment; it’s time to take the “rat” part of being a gym rat less seriously.

Peptides reveal the price of working smarter, not harder

By SOEFAE CHEN
September 25, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General

Don’t become an experiment; it’s time to take the “rat” part of being a gym rat less seriously.

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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.