Is greek life only for the wealthy?


Student activism has highlighted the lack of diversity in greek life, but it’s time we shift our attention to its inherent classism.

Seven songs to help you spring into focus


The year is fresh and the semester is new — welcome back, fellow Trojans! To start off the new year and the second week of school, here’s a playlist for studying, doing homework or socializing with friends. 1. “Hello Vs. Party & Bullshit (Matoma Remix)” [EXPLICIT]  – Ice Cube ft. Dr. Dre & MC Ren Vs. The Notorious […]

Bring the Boy Who Lived back into your life with this playlist


There were a lot of ways to go with this Harry Potter playlist. While my roommate suggested such classics as “Can’t Touch This” and “Who Let The Dogs Out” to typify Sorcerer’s Stone and Prisoner of Askaban, respectively, there is a certain merit to subtlety — which is why I included Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda.” How better can […]

Victim killed in non-USC shooting near campus


The Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of shots fired Tuesday night at Jesse Brewer Park at the intersection of Vermont and Exposition Boulevard. The suspect fled on the Metro and was taken into custody by the Sheriff’s Department shortly after. One victim, not affiliated with the University,  suffered gunshot wounds and was transported […]

Women’s basketball struggles in second half again in loss to Washington


After collapsing in the second half against Washington State in its previous matchup, No. 25 USC once again struggled in the second half in a 69-60 loss to Washington on the road. Coming off what was arguably their worst performance of the year, the Women of Troy (14-4, 2-4) faced another tough matchup against the […]

Panelists discuss role of Peace Corps in international diplomacy


Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet, Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.), U.S. State Department Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Public Affairs Karen Richardson and returned Peace Corps volunteer Ravi Shah met Friday in the Sol Price School of Public Policy to discuss how serving in the Peace Corps facilitates international diplomacy. The event was […]

No. 25 Women of Troy fall to Washington State


After breaking into the Top 25 rankings for the first time since March 2014, the Women of Troy suffered their third loss of the season in a 73-61 defeat to Washington State. With No. 25 USC (14-3, 2-3) missing starters Jordan Adams and Brianna Barrett, reigning Pac-12 Player of the Week Temi Fagbenle finished with 10 points […]

Experts discuss impact of foreign policy on 2016 election


The USC Center on Public Diplomacy hosted a roundtable discussion Thursday between leaders in public diplomacy focused on how foreign policy will affect the 2016 election in the wake of the last year’s terrorism and violence. The discussion — which was livestreamed on the center’s website — included four members of the U.S. Advisory Commission on […]

Spring 2016: Your Trojan Back-to-School Guide


New semester, new year, new you. For spring admits and returning students alike, Daily Trojan bloggers have put together tips for different aspects of college life at USC, whether that be health, cooking tools or even phone apps. Trojan Tips for… The Spring Admit: Ten points of tried-and-true advice By Madison Cisiewski The Spring Admit: […]
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