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The rising indie pop star just wrapped up her tour with opener Alina.
A fabulous guide to Pride Month in LA
By NINA KREMER
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture
Here are five affordable ways to celebrate Pride in Los Angeles this month.
La Maria brings variety of Colombian food to Burbank
By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture, Food
The restaurant offers superb coffee, large platters and more in this ode to Colombia.
Global Cuisines Converge at nearby Maydan Market
By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture, Food
The food court has a variety of restaurants serving different types of delicious food not too far from USC.
USC Fashion Industry Association’s ‘Oculus’ turns the lens on its audience in its 20th annual show
By LIA ARNOLD
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture
The student organization put digital surveillance on the runway — and put showgoers in the frame.
It’s getting hot in here: How Mia Lind grew ‘Hot Girl Walk’ into a business
By MARINA YAZBEK
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture
The USC alum turned her pandemic outdoor walks into an inclusive fitness community.
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La música que amo cuenta las historias de mi vida
By VIVIAN MEJIA JUAREZ
in Supplement, Supplements
Cada canción de mi banda sonora evoca un recuerdo de mis seres queridos.
La música que amo cuenta las historias de mi vida
By VIVIAN MEJIA JUAREZ
in Supplement, Supplements
Cada canción de mi banda sonora evoca un recuerdo de mis seres queridos.
‘Just Sing’ documentary showcases the SoCal VoCals’ artistry
By NINA KREMER
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music
Created by USC alums, the film follows the a cappella group through competition.
Melt reaches heavenly heights with soulful indie-pop warmth
By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
From clever lyricism to joyous grooves, this band’s rich arrangements are unforgettable.
Malcolm Todd’s ‘Do That Again’ is unapologetically apologetic
By SOPHIA KANG
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Reviews
The singer's third album tells a story about old loves using his signature sound and honesty.
Violet Grohl channels dreamy alt-rock in ‘Be Sweet To Me’
By MARINA YAZBEK
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music
In her debut album, the singer-songwriter brings back the grunge of the ’90s.
Michele Lu’s ‘Dull Red’ encapsulates a timeline of heartbreak
By ASH DUNLAP
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Reviews
The Thornton alum opens her heart in her debut EP.
USC alum’s ‘Reunion’ offers a portal to the past — and future
By MIRANDA HUANG
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film
Director John Kim challenges audiences to reconsider what success means.
‘Girls Like Girls’ favors Y2K nostalgia, loves queer stories
By ASH DUNLAP
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews
A decade after the song’s release, this film adaptation encapsulates a coming-of-age LGBTQIA+ romance.
‘Disclosure Day’ is a gripping, thrilling journey
By SAMMY BOVITZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews
Steven Spielberg’s newest science fiction film fits right in with his storied legacy.
‘I Love Boosters’ proves there is such a thing as too much camp
By MARINA YAZBEK
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews
Director Boots Riley dresses up his newest social satire under layers of humor.
Songs with Strings merges indie artists with classical sounds
By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film
Vincent Ott reimagines songs by indie artists such as Flayana Boss, Jamaica Moana and India Carney.
Four places to eat outside of USC campus, within Fryft zone, this summer
By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Food
For anyone tired of dining hall food, try these spots to explore South Central cuisine.
Aroma Cafe is a Bosnian delight worth savoring
By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture, Food
Los Angeles’ only Bosnian restaurant is fantastic for sandwiches, coffee and dessert.
Manila Inasal is fantastic for takeout
By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food
The Filipino restaurant, while having a dining area, allows for food pickup, bringing delicious flavors to your home.
Lonzo’s Restaurant provides Peruvian food for any event
By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food
The restaurant’s seafood and non-seafood options all boast rich flavors.
Himalayan House leaves guests craving more
By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food
The restaurant serves a wide variety of Indian and Nepalese food, providing the perfect Himalayan bite.
‘It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this’
By AUBRIE COLE
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Games
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
By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Games, Reviews
Nintendo’s latest release is a blast after over a decade since the original's release.
Dealing with developer senioritis
By AUBRIE COLE
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Games
If you want to develop a game, you have to learn how to finish strong.
Interactive media deserves your respect
By AUBRIE COLE
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Games
The idea that video games are a lowbrow pastime is an antiquated, uninformed product of a bygone era.
‘Mario Tennis Fever’ is better together
By SAMMY BOVITZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Games, Reviews
Mario, Luigi, Bowser and friends hit the court on Nintendo Switch 2.
Visit Los Angeles’ must-see art museums
By HALIA LINDAUER
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Museums
From contemporary installations to timeless masterpieces, USC students can see it all on a student budget.
Mickalene Thomas’ passion shines in her work
By JEFFERSON HERNANDEZ SEGOVIA
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Museums
‘Mickalene Thomas: All About Love’ embraces the femininity of Black women.
‘Sci-fi, Magick, Queer LA’ mixes LGBTQIA+ history, art, spirituality
By FABIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Museums
The exhibit, organized by ONE Archives, is showing at the Fisher Museum of Art.
LACMA delivers historic Ruscha retrospective
By CARSON LUTZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Museums
The exhibit “ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN” features works from the figure of Los Angeles art.
The Huntington celebrates the work of Sargent Claude Johnson
By CARSON LUTZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Museums
The museum gives attention to a very neglected figure of the Black Renaissance.
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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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ANNA JORDAN
Chronically Online
I don’t care that Geese was a psyop
By ANNA JORDAN
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
It’s one thing if the industry is shoving an artist down your throat; it’s another if they’re good.

AUBRIE COLE
Downloadable Content
‘It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this’
By AUBRIE COLE
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Games
Saying goodbye to the Daily Trojan and offering advice to aspiring games industry professionals in the final installment of this column.

PABLO RODRIGUEZ
Global Gastronomy
La Maria brings variety of Colombian food to Burbank
By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture, Food
The restaurant offers superb coffee, large platters and more in this ode to Colombia.

FIONA FEINGOLD
Femininomenon
‘Roommates’ depicts women friendships
By FIONA FEINGOLD
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Film
Women deserve comedies that authentically depict the depth of their friendships.

ADEN MAX JUAREZ
Underground Earworms
Melt reaches heavenly heights with soulful indie-pop warmth
By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
From clever lyricism to joyous grooves, this band’s rich arrangements are unforgettable.

NINA KREMER
Comic Relief
Queer comedians are killing it
By NINA KREMER
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Comic Relief
These creatives bring comedy into another dimension.
‘Michael’ entertains, but isn’t a thriller
By KAILEN HICKS
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews
The long-awaited biopic is a fun, but shallow re-telling of music’s most iconic star.
‘Beef’ Season 2 was mostly well-done
By THAMRA HUSSAIN
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews
A jam-packed storyline sends a strong message of love, society and human nature.
John Summit ‘ESCAPE’s into subgenres of house music
By MARINA YAZBEK
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Reviews
“CTRL ESCAPE” is an ode to the DJ’s journey from office dweller to festival headliner.
There is an ‘I’ in relationship
By SOPHIA KANG
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Film, Literature
The casting announcement for Emily Henry’s “Beach Read” proves that characters need to stand alone in a romance.
The book is better, but this isn’t the book
By ANNA JORDAN
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Film, Literature
Adapting a book to the screen always means change, but that change can vary in quality.









































Bella Kay teases new album at ‘a couple minutes live’ tour
By FIN LIU
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music