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Ma Yansong, the architect of the new Exposition Park museum, spoke on campus.
Roski graduate students’ exhibit strips the self bare
By EMMA IBRAHIM
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture
Eight students curated “the very substance of ourselves,” which opened Thursday night.
Take PETA’s runway protests with a grain of salt
By JULIA HO
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture
The animal welfare group had its most successful demonstration in years, but we can’t forget its past.
Freak Nature brings creativity, fun to USC
By FIN LIU & SOPHIA KANG
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture
Dragons, birds and airplanes took over as puppeteers marched through campus.
Gen Z is more than just the social media generation
By MARINA YAZBEK
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture
FX’s “Adults” nails down how this generation communicates beyond the screen.
A&E staff picks Emmy Awards
By ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT STAFF
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture
“Hacks” and “Pluribus” top predictions, with two staff forecasted Emmy wins each.
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Being a theater kid means more than you think
By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
Theater is important because of the community it provided me.
Being a theater kid means more than you think
By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
Theater is important because of the community it provided me.
Lucy Dacus ushers in new era for classical music
By FIONA FEINGOLD
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
The musician celebrated reclaiming her debut album’s masters at the Hollywood Bowl.
Freshman artist Selma Eriksen charms USC
By FELIX HWANGBO
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music
The Norwegian pop artist is determined to make an impact through her music.
‘Indie and a Jones’ brings artists from across the country to LA
By NINA KREMER
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music
Ugly Flower Productions started as a class project and continues to throw shows with up-and-coming artists.
beabadoobee taps into alternative rock with ‘Pylon’
By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Reviews
The artist has grown into an addictive new sound.
Amélie is not like other USC-born bands
By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music
After performing at a Battle of the Bands, the punk band is readying to record songs.
‘The Love Hypothesis’ has the right formula, but fails to use it correctly
By SOPHIA KANG
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews
The adaptation of the romance novel is a fun watch, but lacks the depth of the source material.
‘Welcome to Kittytown’ is less horror, more comedy
By REESE SILVA
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews
While predictable, the post-apocalyptic film is full of comedic banter and heartfelt acceptance.
In Three Oaks, ‘Flag Day’ is for everyone
By MARINA YAZBEK
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film
Two USC alums spotlight patriotism as a community value in their documentary.
Dear Inde Navarrette, don’t let them change your name
By Sophia Kang
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Film
The breakout “Obsession” star is the latest in a long line of Latine actors with “professional” names that better fit the industry.
‘Best of the Best’ brings heart to a familiar dance movie formula
By RIYA KALRA
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews
Netflix’s Bollywood-fusion comedy offers spectacular dance, sharp humor and an emotionally honest portrait of friendship.
Aladin Sweets & Market has the best mutton in LA
By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food, Reviews
The restaurant and market make for a great dining and shopping experience.
A dummy’s guide to hot pot
By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food
Chinese restaurant chain Yangguofu Malatang offers lots of options to build your own hot pot bowl.
Go(go) to Gogobop for fresh bowls
By ANNA JORDAN
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Food, Reviews
The new Korean restaurant is a worthy competitor to USC Village food mainstays.
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.
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.
‘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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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
Aladin Sweets & Market has the best mutton in LA
By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food, Reviews
The restaurant and market make for a great dining and shopping experience.

FIONA FEINGOLD
Femininomenon
Lucy Dacus ushers in new era for classical music
By FIONA FEINGOLD
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
The musician celebrated reclaiming her debut album’s masters at the Hollywood Bowl.

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.
‘Hollow Bones’ doesn’t take flight
By ANNA JORDAN
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Literature, Reviews
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult’s latest novel centered on grief and motherhood has its highs but mostly lows.
‘Forgotten Island’ reflects on friendship through Philippine mythology
By CAMILA ECHEVARRIA
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews
The animated fantasy film explores relationships formed and strengthened beyond the digital age.
‘The Knave and the Moon’ shines with weak plot armor
By SOPHIA KANG
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Literature, Reviews
The ending of Rachel Gilig’s duology is mediocre in every way.
‘Hollow Bones’ doesn’t take flight
By ANNA JORDAN
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Literature, Reviews
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult’s latest novel centered on grief and motherhood has its highs but mostly lows.
‘The Knave and the Moon’ shines with weak plot armor
By SOPHIA KANG
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Literature, Reviews
The ending of Rachel Gilig’s duology is mediocre in every way.









































The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art takes shape from nature
By MARINA YAZBEK
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Museums