Whitewashing exploits cultures of minorities


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I remember, very clearly, the first time I heard about the term “whitewashing,” the act of giving white actors preference in casting, especially in roles where the character is not white.  I almost didn’t want to believe it was real. From seventh grade to high school, Breakfast at Tiffany’s was one of my favorite films. I, […]

Bastille returns with an impressive second studio album


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  Indie pop acts like the British band Bastille lay at a crossroads between disparate genres — indie, like brazenly alternative acts such asModest Mouse who attract cult followings, and pop, as exemplified by more commercially-oriented bands like Maroon 5. With its 2013 debut album Bad Blood, Bastille appeared to be having trouble finding their […]

Gender equality must begin in the classroom


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My female friends and I have had an ongoing conversation about the experience of being a woman in the classroom. We tell our stories, compare and inevitably realize how much we share in our respective experiences. Our initial inclination before engaging in these discussions is to question whether our experiences are singular — anomalies reflective […]

Album review: Grouplove’s “Big Mess”


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Grouplove’s much awaited third studio album dropped  Friday. The indie pop group has been on a one year  hiatus and hasn’t released an album since September 2013. The album, Big Mess, is said to be a tribute to lead singers Hannah Hooper and Christian Zucconi’s baby girl. The album kicks off with the single “Welcome […]

Tune View: Angel Olsen Packs A Punch


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Hey! It’s me, Allegra! Back with another edition of Tune View for Trojan Tunes. It’s a little bit of a slow month for new releases as people are recovering from summer and prepping for fall, but as always there are still great new records to talk about and a ton of awesome upcoming shows. Let’s get […]

USC routs Utah State at home for first win of season


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Following a forgettable opening season defeat to Alabama, USC needed a strong, all-around win against Utah State on Saturday for a multitude of reasons — and the Trojans got it. It was a night-and-day comparison to last Saturday’s performance in Arlington, as the Trojans dominated on offense, defense and special teams to the tune of a 45-7 […]
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