COLUMN: Women need to be in television production


Earlier this month, San Diego State University released its 18th annual “Boxed In” report, a study centered on women’s roles in the television industry. From the people working behind the scenes to leading actresses on the scene for 2014 to 2015, the number of women in television continues to be lower than their male counterparts […]

Q & A with Campus Artists: Mackin Carroll and the band Felix


Last Friday, I had the opportunity to sit down with Mackin Carroll, a sophomore majoring in popular music with an emphasis in songwriting and bass at the Thornton School of Music. We talked about his personal musical ventures and Felix, a new band he formed with fellow students Jack DeMeo, Cooper Bell, Carter Couron and Larry […]

Green with envy: Matcha madness


These days, it seems like the latest health trends center on hyper-nutrient green items. We have all read once or twice about our good friend kale or enjoyed the elegant, refreshing taste of spinach in our smoothies, but there’s another green ingredient we need to remember to add to the mix: matcha. Matcha, a catchy […]

COLUMN: USC still in wake of Bush scandal


Reggie Bush will forever be remembered as one of the greatest running backs ever to pass through USC. He was a  two-time All-American and a Heisman trophy winner, and he was drafted second overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. When Trojan fans look back on Bush’s time at ’SC, they will fondly remember Bush and […]

Mac DeMarco hits the mark with his new album Another One


While sporting overalls that appear to be part of an angler’s wardrobe on the cover of his new album Another One, Mac DeMarco is reeling in audiences with his latest eight-track production, released last month on Aug. 7. DeMarco has steadily gained supporters with the success of previous releases such as 2 and Salad Days, […]

Sweet Farmers Market finds to look out for


Every Wednesday, I always find time in my schedule to go to McCarthy Quad to visit the weekly Farmers Market. The Farmers Market was started to make it more convenient for students to shop for groceries; it features local farmers selling their fresh produce. Now that it has expanded, it is teeming with vendors selling […]

Ask Tiffany: Romantic troubles


Dear Tiffany,  So, I met this guy this summer when I was abroad, and we sort of had a fling. Halfway through, I realized he wasn’t the best dude. Handsome? Oh, yes. Boyfriend material? No. However, I still can’t get him out of my brain! I still find myself waiting for his text responses and […]