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University quietly changes PDP requirements, leaving students in the dark

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 21, 2026 in Featured, News, News Main Feature

Students already enrolled in the program may lose out on aid and grants as a result of the rule change.

University quietly changes PDP requirements, leaving students in the dark

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 21, 2026 in Featured, News, News Main Feature

Students already enrolled in the program may lose out on aid and grants as a result of the rule change.

USC reported layoffs of 65 Viterbi employees

By FEIYU LONG
September 21, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature

The layoffs impacted the University’s information technology workforce and will take effect in November.

University quietly changes PDP requirements, leaving students in the dark

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 21, 2026 in Featured, News, News Main Feature

Students already enrolled in the program may lose out on aid and grants as a result of the rule change.

USC reported layoffs of 65 Viterbi employees

By FEIYU LONG
September 21, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature

The layoffs impacted the University’s information technology workforce and will take effect in November.

University quietly changes PDP requirements, leaving students in the dark

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 21, 2026 in Featured, News, News Main Feature

Students already enrolled in the program may lose out on aid and grants as a result of the rule change.

SPORTS

USC football defeats Rutgers in high-scoring affair

By ZACHARY NEWMAN
September 21, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

USC seized its first road win but returned home with multiple defensive concerns.

USC football defeats Rutgers in high-scoring affair

By ZACHARY NEWMAN
September 21, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

USC seized its first road win but returned home with multiple defensive concerns.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

beabadoobee taps into alternative rock with ‘Pylon’

beabadoobee in the photoshoot for her new album, "Pylon"

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 21, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Reviews

The artist has grown into an addictive new sound.

beabadoobee taps into alternative rock with ‘Pylon’

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 21, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Reviews

The artist has grown into an addictive new sound.

OPINION

Don’t let them tell you how to be sexy

By ANAHITA SAXENA
September 21, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Conservatives need to stop pushing the straight male gaze down our throats.

Don’t let them tell you how to be sexy

By ANAHITA SAXENA
September 21, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Conservatives need to stop pushing the straight male gaze down our throats.

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USC funding helps serve local foster youth community

By DAHLIA BECK
September 21, 2026 in News

The Good Neighbors Campaign aims to forge connections with and support local organizations.

Meet your LA City Council District 9 candidates

By JACK FARRINGER
September 18, 2026 in Featured, Los Angeles, News, News Sub-Main Feature

Jose Ugarte and Estuardo Mazariegos are facing off in November to represent the district that includes USC.

SCALE-SJP, UAW protest at Open Dialogue Project event

President Kim speaks at open dialogue project event

By DUO YANG
September 18, 2026 in Featured, News, News Main Feature

United Auto Workers of America and South Central Against Labor Exploitation-South Central for Justice in Palestine both appeared at the event.

Everything to know about voting in the midterms

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 17, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

2026 brings competitive races in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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USC soccer draws Oregon 1-1 in tight match

USC women's soccer pictured in a game against Oregon.

By DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 21, 2026 in Soccer, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

A second-half goal evened the score, adding another tie to the Trojans’ record.

USC soccer draws Oregon 1-1 in tight match

By DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 21, 2026 in Soccer, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

A second-half goal evened the score, adding another tie to the Trojans’ record.

USC cross country looked to find footing in second meet

USC cross country in the PAC-12 XC Championships.

By KYLEIGH ZVARA
September 21, 2026 in Sports, Sports sub-main feature

The Trojans finished in 11th place out of 32 schools at the UC Riverside Invitational.

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.

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

In Three Oaks, ‘Flag Day’ is for everyone

Albert Brayboy Sr. and Albert Brayboy Jr. sit next to each other, cld in U.S.A. merchandise.

By MARINA YAZBEK
September 21, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film

Two USC alums spotlight patriotism as a community value in their documentary.

In Three Oaks, ‘Flag Day’ is for everyone

By MARINA YAZBEK
September 21, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film

Two USC alums spotlight patriotism as a community value in their documentary.

Amélie is not like other USC-born bands

By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
September 18, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

After performing at a Battle of the Bands, the punk band is readying to record songs.

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

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

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.

JAM JOURNAL

A rotating column by the editors.

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

Hidden hands are in the Trojan family too

By ATHENA BAUTISTA
September 18, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

The work behind USC’s polished campus life is often overlooked — it's time students notice.

Hidden hands are in the Trojan family too

By ATHENA BAUTISTA
September 18, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

The work behind USC’s polished campus life is often overlooked — it's time students notice.

Comedy podcasts are America’s new political battleground

By HANNA DIOP
September 18, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

As comedians step into political media, influence is obvious but accountability is not.

Comedy podcasts are America’s new political battleground

By HANNA DIOP
September 18, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

As comedians step into political media, influence is obvious but accountability is not.

You don’t have to go to the gym

By ELLORY MORAN
September 21, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Being open-minded with fitness options is necessary for the future of your health.

You don’t have to go to the gym

By ELLORY MORAN
September 21, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Being open-minded with fitness options is necessary for the future of your health.

THE SOAPBOX

The best of Daily Trojan Opinion, in audio form.

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.