Best restaurants to ring in the Lunar New Year
Enjoy dishes from a variety of cultures to sample what Los Angeles has to offer.
Students vie for Super Bowl ad fame
“The Barbershop” creators could win $1 million for their Doritos commercial.
Fast fashion’s dark side brought to light
The student-led show, It Dies And So Lives, advocated for sustainability in fashion.
Drag Me to Hell brings the heat at the Fisher
Visions and Voice uplifted alternative drag queens, showcasing unique artistry.
House of Harmony creates space for underrepresented artists
The original performance event will take place on Nov. 22 at the TCC Ballroom.
‘Machinal’ is a strong, immersive triumph
The main stage production brings powerful social critique to McClintock Theatre.
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MICHELLE is my favorite band — and it should be yours, too
You’ve never heard of this six-piece pop group, which is an utter crime.
MICHELLE is my favorite band — and it should be yours, too
You’ve never heard of this six-piece pop group, which is an utter crime.
Spacey Jane thrills a sold-out crowd at the Troubadour
The Australian indie-rock band is back with hits after a yearlong hiatus.
FKA twigs’ new album will ‘do it for you’
“Eusexua” serves as the third full-length studio release for British musician FKA twigs.
Jamie xx plays wildfire benefit concert
The English DJ charmed the crowd with smooth, groovy and upbeat mixing.
Tiny Dorm SC leaves the dorm behind
USC's Tiny Desk-inspired student organization held its first live show Friday night.
Luna Day illuminates the music world
The innovative musician has become a rising star online and on the stage.
Christopher Storer tackles anxiety in ‘The Bear’
The creator of the show spoke to students about the third season Monday night.
Alums go for Oscars gold, including Best Picture
Three former USC students have been nominated for the 97th Academy Awards.
‘The Brutalist’ is an engrossing tale of American dissonance
A24’s ambitious awards season frontrunner is big, beautiful and thematically uneven.
‘Interior Chinatown’ author Charles Yu discusses TV adaptation
The National Book Award-winning author addressed students Monday night.
Awards-qualified short films showcase heart, soul
Six diverse short films by independent filmmakers highlight good storytelling.
Bruxie brings the crunch to lunch at USC
The chain opened a new location at USC Village on Wednesday.
Check out these cute cafes in Koreatown
Visit these six cafes close to USC for a day of socializing, studying and sweet coffee.
Experience a taste of Latin America in LA
Enjoy delicious authentic cuisine while supporting Latine-owned businesses.
Hart House serves up sustainability
Kevin Hart’s plant-based creation brings students a new kind of taste and sound.
Explore Grand Central Market’s eateries
Get a taste of Los Angeles with these can’t-miss spots in the heart of downtown.
The Daily Trojan predicts The Game Awards 2024
“Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” headlines this year’s slate of thrilling, varied nominees.
Student video game fosters collaboration, creativity
The team behind acclaimed game “The WereCleaner” spoke about their process.
Open Alpha levels up student game development
The creative campus club unites people to create a new game each semester.
Inside the biggest Summer Game Fest announcements
Numerous new and exciting video game productions were revealed this June.
Anticipated video games launching in February
Kick off the new year with these upcoming impressive interactive blockbusters.
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.
Getty Villa probes Egyptian portraits
A new exhibition studying the portraits of Egypt’s 26th Dynasty opened Jan. 24.
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The internationally acclaimed author’s latest novel lacks depth and originality.
‘Gladiator II’ is an entertaining romp but not much more
Ridley Scott’s visually extravagant but narratively safe sequel starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal ultimately pales in comparison to its predecessor.
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