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Illuminated windows create cardinal patterns. (Dieva Mulet / Daily Trojan)

THE WEEKLY FRAME V — WEEK 3

Cardinal & Gold

Photos by DIEVA MULET & LUIS OCHEA

October 24, 2025

In 1895, the University of Southern California embraced its official school colors, cardinal and gold. A striking burst of red and a vibrant pop of yellow make for an instantly recognizable duo that is visible in all corners of the campus. The Trojan Marching Band often performs a song titled “Cardinal and Gold,” and it is also the name of a book on the history of USC football by Steve Dehlson.

It is not just a symbol of the school it represents, but also a message of the boldness and innovation it encourages.

With football season bringing on the school spirit, the Daily Trojan’s Fall 2025 photo section presents a new installment of “The Weekly Frame IV.” Staff photographers Luis Ochea and Dieva Mulet found sightings of the colors all over campus.

Tai Lyn Sandhu

Photo Editor

Illuminated windows create cardinal patterns. (Dieva Mulet / Daily Trojan)

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Sunlight shines into Doheny Memorial Library, giving the golden sign an extra glow. (Luis Ochea / Daily Trojan)

An elevator swims in golden light. (Dieva Mulet / Daily Trojan)

A parked motorcycle sits on the USC campus road. (Luis Ochea / Daily Trojan)

A parked motorcycle sits on a campus road. (Luis Ochea / Daily Trojan)

Streaks of gold light graze a wall. (Dieva Mulet / Daily Trojan)

A construction vehicle idles next to a flag representing the Viterbi School of Engineering. (Luis Ochea / Daily Trojan)

Bovard Auditorium stands strong. (Dieva Mulet / Daily Trojan)

Bovard Administration Building stands strong. (Dieva Mulet / Daily Trojan)

A plane travels in the distance. (Dieva Mulet / Daily Trojan)

Golden light fades on the wall. (Dieva Mulet / Daily Trojan)

“Fight On!” (Dieva Mulet / Daily Trojan)