Bach to basics: seeking classical love in a modern world

ARYA ROSHANIAN

Last weekend, I went to the opera. For most people in their early-to-mid 20s, going to the opera usually invokes imagery of black-tie attire and floor-length furs. However, for a perpetual opera-goer like myself, it was a typical Saturday evening in black chinos and a button-down. Attending the opera is an outing I find myself doing […]

How to do DineLA right with these delectable restaurant deals


I hope you’re hungry, because 2016’s restaurant week is finally here. From Jan. 18 through 31, some of Los Angeles’s best eateries are offering sweet deals for both lunch and dinner starting at just $15. Here are some of the best deals for every occasion. Bacaro LA If you’re looking to stay close to USC, […]

Runway hits the streets: Keep with up Kendall + Kylie


As fashion week begins — in New York, Milan, Paris and London — innovative designs are being displayed, and soon hitting the streets to be replicated. Without having to closely follow each designer’s next move, we, as college students, are still aware of the most current, ubiquitous fashion trends. We live in a competitive fashion […]

Ask Tiffany: A pledge to keep his values


Dear Tiffany,  I’m really nervous about joining a frat because I heard they make you do terrible and gross things during pledging. How can I make sure I don’t have to compromise my values but still have a thriving social life? – Nervous Nelly Despite attempts to hide pledging lore away in dirty frat house […]

Easy food and drink recipes for the microwave dorm life


Hey there, Trojans! As the semester begins settling in, hopefully you’re all feeling a little less homesick and eating a bit healthier than last semester. For those of you who don’t have a kitchen but do have a microwave and don’t want to eat at the dining hall everyday, here are seven recipe ideas for […]

Five must-try food vendors at Grand Central Market


If you are anything like me, you get tired of the same old campus dining options. Simply put, there are only so many Lemonade cookies and Seeds paninis a girl can consume. If that’s the case, head over to Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles. This enormous open-air market is a foodie’s paradise. Bonus: […]

7 Simple Ways to Live More Mindfully in College


John Kabat-Zinn, University of Massachusetts Professor and creator of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program at, said that “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment and nonjudgmentally.” Ever since a friend introduced me to the practice of mindfulness last year, I’ve become obsessed. I want always to be […]
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