Girl Group, Interrupted: Can Fifth Harmony make it without frontwoman Camila Cabello?


Despite their popularity, competitive reality shows have never been remarkably successful at producing lasting talents. It might be because marketability isn’t the first priority of winners, or that the market is simply too competitive to ensure a spot for every winner or runner-up. However, a few artists have managed to cement themselves in the industry, […]

REVIEW: Imagine Dragons experiments with new sounds in Evolve


Imagine Dragons’ new album is by no means revolutionary, but it’s definitely evolutionary. In the rock band’s third LP Evolve, old sounds are mixed with new influences based on contemporary radio hits. Further deviating from the band’s rock origins, Evolve is a mish-mash of electronic and pop-tinged anthems that attempt to veer from the emotional […]

Schools must be stricter with athletes on sexual assault


It is no secret that colleges are a hotbed for sexual misconduct: According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, it is in fact one of the most prevalent crimes on campus. It’s also not a secret that student-athletes are often the perpetrators. The Benedict Crosset study revealed that one in three sexual assaults […]

Millennial women face new struggle


The Women’s March created a spark of female millennial activism in January that spread to cities across the nation. It all feels like a distant memory now. That is not to say that young women across this nation and across all stages of life have taken a step back since January; they remain active and […]

In Photos: LA Pride and #ResistMarch


Daily Trojan photographer Adrian Hernandez captured the scene at the LA Pride #ResistMarch on June 11 in Hollywood. Instead of using the event to celebrate strides of the past, the organizers asked that this year, participants “march to ensure our collective futures.” The march drew tens of thousands of people. “This was my first Pride […]

Imagine Dragons bring hits to life in Virtual Reality concert


While there was no lightning on Thursday, thunder erupted inside the Belasco Theater as Imagine Dragons took the stage for an intimate concert with L.A. fans. The show was first in a four-part virtual reality concert series hosted by Citi, Live Nation and NextVR, and was recorded in VR for fans to enjoy at home. […]