Marlo Goeller’s dorm is always jamming
The freshman popular music performance student uses her studio to promote community.
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Sonhando: why I can’t dream in just one language
Using many languages can bring more meanings into our lives and understanding.
‘Diva Manifestation Ritual’ reframes women’s bodies
The Roski Exhibit features perspectives of women's bodies in various styles
‘Ser Oaxaqueña Es…’ examines identity and community
The student exhibit explores Oaxacan culture across mediums.
Rookies and pros push rooks at Faye Webster Invitational
The indie musician hosted a three-day event that ended in a chess tournament.
Dictionaries develop the 2020s lifestyle lexicon
Words added to Merriam-Webster are indicative of trends in food, beverage and health culture.
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Being a theater kid means more than you think
Theater is important because of the community it provided me.
Being a theater kid means more than you think
Theater is important because of the community it provided me.
TRANS•POSITION: A Queer & Trans Symphony brings musical flair to ONE Archives
The annual showcase screened five shorts related to the Black diaspora.
Fontaines D.C. embraces escapism on ‘Dopamine Chamber’
The Irish rock band explores disillusionment in their most experimental album yet.
LA Girls Who Rock! shred at The Earl
The organization’s debut show spotlighted local indie women artists.
PINK NOISE PRODUCTIONS turns up the volume for Altadena Girls
Emerging artists and fans joined to benefit teen girls affected by the Eaton fires.
JayDon: Is modern R&B’s next prince finally here?
The 19-year-old musician looks to fill up a void in the contemporary R&B genre.
Nollywood in Hollywood presents ‘Stories Without Borders’
The annual showcase screened five shorts related to the Black diaspora.
Academy Award winners can win hearts too
The romance genre should not be disregarded by so-called serious actors.
Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland returns to USC
The panel explores the world of horror, sound and prosthetics.
Greenlight Studios takes filmmaking beyond the set
The new club welcomes students to explore all angles of the filmmaking process.
‘Lanterns’ mixes superhero fun with thrilling mystery
The grounded sci-fi series has great themes and characters.
Versailles Cuban Food in has tender, perfectly sour chicken
The restaurant has incredible dishes, including appetizers, sandwiches and its “Famoso Pollo Versailles.”
Bridgetown Roti brings Caribbean flavors and heat
The Caribbean American restaurant, located in East Hollywood, offers roti, patties and delicious sides.
Aladin Sweets & Market has the best mutton in LA
The restaurant and market make for a great dining and shopping experience.
A dummy’s guide to hot pot
Chinese restaurant chain Yangguofu Malatang offers lots of options to build your own hot pot bowl.
Go(go) to Gogobop for fresh bowls
The new Korean restaurant is a worthy competitor to USC Village food mainstays.
‘It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this’
Saying goodbye to the Daily Trojan and offering advice to aspiring games industry professionals in the final installment of this column.
‘Tomodachi Life’ sequel is a quirky dream
Nintendo’s latest release is a blast after over a decade since the original's release.
Dealing with developer senioritis
If you want to develop a game, you have to learn how to finish strong.
Interactive media deserves your respect
The idea that video games are a lowbrow pastime is an antiquated, uninformed product of a bygone era.
‘Mario Tennis Fever’ is better together
Mario, Luigi, Bowser and friends hit the court on Nintendo Switch 2.
Visit Los Angeles’ must-see art museums
From contemporary installations to timeless masterpieces, USC students can see it all on a student budget.
Mickalene Thomas’ passion shines in her work
‘Mickalene Thomas: All About Love’ embraces the femininity of Black women.
‘Sci-fi, Magick, Queer LA’ mixes LGBTQIA+ history, art, spirituality
The exhibit, organized by ONE Archives, is showing at the Fisher Museum of Art.
LACMA delivers historic Ruscha retrospective
The exhibit “ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN” features works from the figure of Los Angeles art.
The Huntington celebrates the work of Sargent Claude Johnson
The museum gives attention to a very neglected figure of the Black Renaissance.
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‘Cookie Queens’ is a sweet look at the experience of young Girl Scouts
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‘Digger’ buries itself in satire
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Marlo Goeller’s dorm is always jamming
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