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For anyone tired of dining hall food, try these spots to explore South Central cuisine.
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.
Roski senior exhibit finds love during war
By LIA ARNOLD
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Museums
The exhibit was produced by 18 student artists and opened on Thursday night.
Alix versus Alex is a ‘hot mess’
By FIONA FEINGOLD
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture
Audiences are conditioned to pit women celebrities against each other.
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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.
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.
Boy Golden kicks off first west coast headline tour in LA
By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music
The alternative singer played “Best of Our Possible Lives” at the Moroccan Lounge.
Boys Go To Jupiter finds emotional depth through genre-blending campiness
By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
This band brings a slew of genres to life with theatrical panache.
Estevan Olmos makes classical music sound like home
By KATHERINE KANG
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music
The composition student creates a musical language from family traditions.
Songfest creates space for every style of music
By BROOKE MENDES
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music
Trojan Pride brought music performances from student organizations to the stage.
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.
‘Roommates’ depicts women friendships
By FIONA FEINGOLD
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Film
Women deserve comedies that authentically depict the depth of their friendships.
Mikayah Lee: Bringing hope, light and love to film
By KAILEN HICKS
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film
The AACS president and director leaves USC having magnified her community.
Visions and Voices celebrates 20th anniversary with ‘An Evening with Natasha Lyonne’
By MARINA YAZBEK
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film
The actress and “Russian Doll” creator reflected on her lifelong career.
Cinephiles play hooky at screening club
By DUNCAN E. GEISSLER
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film
A variety of genre films are shown at the Movie Hooky Club on an IMAX screen.
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.
Messob Ethiopian Restaurant serves perfectly seasoned dishes
By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food
The restaurant has delicious food, perfect for anyone trying Ethiopian food for the first time.
‘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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SPRING 2026 COLUMNISTS

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
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.

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
Boys Go To Jupiter finds emotional depth through genre-blending campiness
By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
This band brings a slew of genres to life with theatrical panache.

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.









































Four places to eat outside of USC campus, within Fryft zone, this summer
By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Food