Hanya Yanagihara discusses inspiration for novel A Little Life
Along with novelist Matthew Specktor, Yanagihara examined the difficult themes presented in her critically acclaimed work.
Haute Highlights
A pizza my mind: The phenomenon of mansplaining
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man, when in conversation with a woman, will always explain things unnecessarily. I recently met a fellow Trojan at an event. He seemed a little out of depth, standing to the side on his own, staring down at the gathered people — he was by far the […]
Vegan doughnut shop Donut Farm arrives in LA
The pastry shop opened earlier this month to positive reactions from the public.
Track prepares for MPSF indoor championships
The Trojan track and field teams will be heading to Seattle, Washington, this weekend to compete in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Indoor Track and Field Championships. The women’s team will seek to hold onto their title for the third year in a row, while the men’s team will attempt to dethrone Oregon, who narrowly […]
Four nearby smoothie spots to satisfy your craving
It’s a beautiful 85 degrees out in Los Angeles, and you want nothing more than to quench your thirst with a delicious smoothie. Whether you’re feeling a quick smoothie between classes or you’re up for a short trip off campus, here are the best smoothie spots to satisfy your cravings. Nekter Nestled away in the […]
A Trip Gone South, But Only in the Best Way: Adventures in Cape Town
“If all I knew about Africa were from popular images I too would think that Africa was a place of beautiful landscapes, beautiful animals, and incomprehensible people, fighting senseless wars.” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie In my weeks leading up to my departure, I would be lying if I said I didn’t notice the flick of […]
James Franco relives childhood experiences in newest film
The School of Cinematic Arts hosted a conversation on Tuesday with actor and former adjunct professor James Franco and SCA alumni Clara Aranovich and Nicolaas Bertelsen on their new film, Yosemite.
Classifieds – February 24, 2016
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First thoughts while backpacking through Europe
Every blog said to pack lightly. Every travel website recommended the max amount of weight should be 15 pounds. Everyone told us to avoid bringing too many clothes. But it’s winter, and we thought it was smart to have many layers. And it’s Europe, where people are always dressed so nicely, and we were going […]