Top 4 problems all USC freshmen face


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Recognizing Building Acronyms “Where’s my class again?” “KAP?” “THH?” “VKC?” I know that for a lot of my friends and me, Google became our best friend when it came to looking up what the three-letter building code in our schedules. “USC KAP” we would frantically type into the search engine bar moments before our first […]

Settling down in London


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After 18 full days in the beautiful city of London, it is finally starting to feel like home. I can still remember my pre-flight jitters and nervousness — a feeling that I am sure most, if not all, travelers can relate to. The days leading up to my departure were filled with so many conflicting […]

Have no fear: Five freshmen year myths debunked


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When you were a freshman, chances are you probably had a few ideas about college that turned out to be misconceptions. Whether it was stereotyping frat parties or telling horror stories about academic stress, pop culture often depicts college in exaggerated tones. In reality, most college myths are terribly skewed, and only some hold a […]

No. 8 USC kicks off 2015 campaign with 55-6 rout of Arkansas State


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The No. 8-ranked Trojans didn’t appear to be in midseason form quite yet but, nonetheless, took care of business against Arkansas State Saturday night with a 55-6 rout of the Red Wolves at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Led by an attack well balanced between its running game and the arm of Heisman Trophy candidate […]

Stumptown Coffee Roasters — OMG (Oh, Mocha Gods)


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I’ve been to 44 different coffee shops in the last nine months, and I can honestly say that the Los Angeles coffee culture, though booming, is pretty average. I hate to say it because I feel like the entire city prides itself on being the cooler, less-intimidating, older cousin of more established coffee communities, but […]

Heat wave-inspired: Inner-city block party playlist


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Unless you’ve already decided that stepping out for class isn’t really your style, you’ve probably noticed that California has been sweltering recently. With such unrelenting heat, it appears summer will be around for a while longer, bringing back memories of those inner-city block parties and BBQs common in the ’90s. I’m talking about the ones […]

Eli’s DT 411: Week of 9/1


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USC News Leavey Library Gets A Facelift: The second floor of Leavey Library just went through some much-needed renovations. The 24-hour student study spot received new carpeting, paint and furniture. The library even got some new computers and expanded the study rooms. The 411: Welcome to the 21st century, Leavey — so glad you decided […]

How to wear summer accessories all year long


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Summer break has ended, and most people are being forced to say goodbye to sandals and crop tops. However, warm weather is here to stay in Southern California, which makes varying outfits for the hot weather a year-round dilemma for USC students. Though accessories may seem small and unimportant, it is always the small details […]