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Inside the biggest Summer Game Fest announcements
By SAMMY BOVITZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Games, General
Numerous new and exciting video game productions were revealed this June.
DJ creates community with music in Signal Hill
By HANNAH CONTRERAS
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General, Music
Arron Herrera promotes music and good cheer to Hilltop Park every Sunday.
Daily Trojan A&E staff predicts the 77th Tony Awards
By DAILY TROJAN A&E STAFF
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General
The prestigious Broadway awards will take place on June 16 in New York City.
Writers and readers come together at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
By HENRY KOFMAN
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General, Photos
The festival took place over two days and included author panels, book signings, vendors, performances, food and more.
Kaufman choreographers showcase spring compositions
By MILAN MCINTOSH
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General
BFA juniors and seniors performed their original choreography Thursday.
LACMA delivers historic Ruscha retrospective
By CARSON LUTZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General
The exhibit “ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN” features works from the figure of Los Angeles art.
JAM JOURNAL
A rotating column by the editors.
I find joy in judging CDs
By VIVIENNE TRAN
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
What started out as picking a random J-pop CD has now become an ever-growing collection.
I find joy in judging CDs
By VIVIENNE TRAN
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
What started out as picking a random J-pop CD has now become an ever-growing collection.
Adrianne Lenker charms folk fans at the United Theater
By HALO LYMAN
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music
The beloved singer-songwriter gave a dazzling performance Downtown.
Vampire Weekend brings life to the Hollywood Bowl
By GIANNA CANTO
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music
The classic indie band gave a ska-filled performance for the L.A. stop of its tour.
girl in red brilliantly rocks the Greek Theatre
By JASON PHAM
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music
The indie artist brought fall feelings and positive reflections to her latest tour.
Start the party with these ‘songs of the summer’
By GIANNA CANTO & SAMMY BOVITZ
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music
Break down these 2010s hits — including the new champion of this summer.
New album ‘Model’ sees Wallows in full bloom
By GIANNA CANTO
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music, Reviews
The indie pop band comes into their own with their third studio album.
‘IF’ is a heartwarming journey to nowhere
By REO
in Arts & Entertainment, Film, General, Reviews
John Krasinski’s latest live-action animated film suffers under its own imagination.
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ is sweet, epic
By SHOURI GOMATHAM
in Arts & Entertainment, Film, General, Reviews
Apes battle as audiences grapple with history, supremacy and legacy in 20th Century Studios’ newest sci-fi offering.
Ring in summer with this year’s blockbusters
By SAMMY BOVITZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Film, General
As finals approach, here are the best movies to celebrate once they’re all over.
‘Soliloquy’ thrills as casting call commentary
By REO
in Arts & Entertainment, Film, General
The Trojan Filmmakers Club’s film, the result of student work, debuts soon.
‘Unbearable Hotness’ brings work and fun together in harmony
By JEFFERSON HERNANDEZ SEGOVIA
in Arts & Entertainment, Film, General
The short yet entertaining student play manages to be hilarious and charismatic.
Check out these cute cafes in Koreatown
By ALICIA LIU
in Arts & Entertainment, Food, General
Visit these six cafes close to USC for a day of socializing, studying and sweet coffee.
Experience a taste of Latin America in LA
By CYNTHIA SOLIS
in Arts & Entertainment, Food
Enjoy delicious authentic cuisine while supporting Latine-owned businesses.
Hart House serves up sustainability
By SHOURI GOMATHAM
in Arts & Entertainment, Food
Kevin Hart’s plant-based creation brings students a new kind of taste and sound.
Explore Grand Central Market’s eateries
By SOPHIA STEWART
in Arts & Entertainment, Food
Get a taste of Los Angeles with these can’t-miss spots in the heart of downtown.
REVIEW: On Melrose, a chef knows cauliflower inside and out
By LAYA ALBERT
in Arts & Entertainment, Food, Reviews
Crossroads chef Tal Ronnen seamlessly turns a couple of leaves into a culinary masterpiece.
Anticipated video games launching in February
By SAMMY BOVITZ & REO
in Arts & Entertainment, Games, General
Kick off the new year with these upcoming impressive interactive blockbusters.
USC Games previews The Game Awards
By SAMMY BOVITZ & AUBRIE COLE
in Arts & Entertainment, Games, General
Experts say that “Baldur’s Gate 3” rules this year’s crop of video game excellence.
Girls in Games builds safe gaming community
By DANIELLE JONES
in Arts & Entertainment, Games
The club provides a space for women and nonbinary people to enjoy video games.
Checkmates abound at chess invitational
By SOPHIA STEWART
in Arts & Entertainment, Games
Players fiercely competed
for a prize in the game of strategy Saturday afternoon.
Bluey with a side of RoboCop: November’s top games
By SAMMY BOVITZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Games
Video game lovers should buckle up for a month full of diverse, quirky releases.
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The Daily Trojan’s A&E staffers sit down to discuss all the news that’s fit to print in pop culture, on Rhythm and News.
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SPRING 2024 COLUMNISTS
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AUBRIE COLE
Downloadable Content
Fear the digital rapture
By AUBRIE COLE
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
As more game companies and retailers transition to entirely digital sales models, our ownership of the games we play is called into question.
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KIMBERLY AGUIRRE
Comic Relief
The trouble with dated media
By KIMBERLY AGUIRRE
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Comic Relief
"Sex and the City" asks us to consider how much tasteless content can be excused because of old age.
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REO
Shredding the Masters
The greatest guitarist you don’t know
By REO
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
Kirk Hammett hid his heritage for decades because of rock’s racism.
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JASON PHAM
Dining Dollars
Onigiri satisfies on-the-go snack cravings
By JASON PHAM
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
Rice & Nori serves various hand-rolls, raw fish and finger foods.
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HANNAH CONTRERAS
Notes from Abroad
Studying abroad will change the course of your life
By HANNAH CONTRERAS
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
Taking the chance to cross the pond was the best decision I’ve ever made.
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HADYN PHILLIPS
That’s Fashion, Sweetie
Stand up, speak up, dress up
By HADYN PHILLIPS
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
Political activism can come in many forms, one of which is the garments we wear.
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JENNA PETERSON
Written in the Stars
Astrology shaped my time at USC
By JENNA PETERSON
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
Take time to reflect amid the change this Taurus season.
‘Inside Out 2’ is a worthwhile sequel
By SAMMY BOVITZ
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Reviews
Pixar’s latest production introduces new emotions that might get stuck in your head.
Taylor Swift stumbles as chairman of ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT’ but re-orients in ‘THE ANTHOLOGY’
By FIONA FEINGOLD
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music, Reviews
The starlet surprised fans with a double album release Friday.
A24’s ‘Civil War’ is an inferno of dystopian chaos
By DASEAN VOLK
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Reviews
Writer-director Alex Garland peeks through the lens of journalism to send a grim message to the divided states of America.
USC alum’s powerful story inspires debut novel, ‘Belonging’
By SEAN CHENG
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Literature
Jill Fordyce explores how pivotal adolescent moments can shape who we become.
USC alum’s powerful story inspires debut novel, ‘Belonging’
By SEAN CHENG
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Literature
Jill Fordyce explores how pivotal adolescent moments can shape who we become.
Inside the biggest Summer Game Fest announcements
By SAMMY BOVITZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Games, General