The Original Pantry Cafe reborn with new mission
The century-old diner will reopen Nov. 19 under Hope the Mission, a nonprofit.
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The Victoria’s Secret show has further to go in body inclusivity
Despite the rebrand, Angels still have strides to go.
Napoleon jackets are souvenirs of empire
A look into the history of military and orientalist silhouettes amid their resurgence in popularity.
USC Pacific Asia Museum invites students to learn from the unfamiliar
“Gateway to Himalayan Art” and “We Are Connected” work hand in hand to give students a peek at art, beliefs and connections of the Himalayas.
HUNG DANCE’s ‘Birdy’ transcends borders
The Taiwanese dance group stunned audiences at a USC Visions and Voices event.
Hospital of Emotions brings visitors on haunting journey through human emotions
The art exhibition received a frightening new installation for a limited Halloween run.
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Growing up with a DJ dad is great
A complicated mix of genres is necessary for anyone who actually loves music.
Growing up with a DJ dad is great
A complicated mix of genres is necessary for anyone who actually loves music.
‘Long Live DIY’: Matchbox Productions headlines developing artists at Oblivion
The student group hosted a concert dedicated to community building and camaraderie.
“HOW TO QUIT SMOKING” grows but doesn’t fully evolve
Dominic Fike’s latest album matures in its lyrical themes, but fails to innovate sonically.
Malcolm Todd gets Greek Theatre ‘a little bit obsessed’
The bedroom indie artist’s “Do That Again” tour didn’t let an eager crowd down.
Chappell Roan’s Midwest Princess Project raises millions
Chappell Roan’s two-day fundraising spectacular celebrated queer culture while fundraising for the community.
Energy courses through beabadoobee’s spectacle
The indie alt-rock artist’s ‘Powerlines Tour’ filled the Kia Forum with electricity.
‘Youth’ has aged well so far
Sharon Horgan’s new HBO series is an entertaining look into aging.
‘Sense and Sensibility’ is senseless in its romantic subtlety
The latest version of the classic fails to understand why emotional restraint is necessary in romance.
K-drama writers discuss global storytelling, challenges
Students flocked to Tutor Campus Center on Thursday to hear acclaimed writers speak on their respective successes.
‘Clayface’ is an uninspired, underbaked story
The weak, generic film from the rebooted DC Universe released worldwide Friday.
Family ties unravel in ‘Oliver Creation’
A USC student film draws on real relatives to surface underlying family tensions.
AI film about Hernán Cortés is a slap in the face to fans
Antonio Banderas will star as the conquistador in a film heavily using AI. It shares similarities with USC’s own blunders.
Jagabans LA: A Nigerian food odyssey
An outing for Nigerian food ends up disappointing.
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.
Dictionaries develop the 2020s lifestyle lexicon
Words added to Merriam-Webster are indicative of trends in food, beverage and health culture.
‘Modern Warfare 4’ is a step toward Activision’s golden age
The franchise’s installments steadily declined in popularity after “Modern Warfare” in 2019 until now.
Rookies and pros push rooks at Faye Webster Invitational
The indie musician hosted a three-day event that ended in a chess tournament.
‘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.
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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Bob Baker’s ‘Hallowe’en Spooktacular’ brings puppets and merriment to Halloween
Over 100 ghost, witch and monster puppets are showcased in this hour-long “boo-sical.”
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