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A&E COLUMNS (old)
Fall 2021 columns
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That’s Fashion, Sweetie
Hadyn Phillips is a freshman writing about fashion in the 21st century, specifically spotlighting students and popular controversy. Her column, “That’s Fashion, Sweetie,” runs every other Monday.
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The New Renaissance
Jina Umakanthan is a freshman writing about the continuous relationship between present and past artwork. Her column,“The New Renaissance” runs every other Monday.
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Showbiz, Baby
Sarah Hendartono is a sophomore writing about current events in the entertainment industry. She is also the page design director at the Daily Trojan. Her column, “Showbiz, Baby,” runs every other Tuesday.
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Who Cares?
Kimberly Aguirre is a freshman dissecting the most off-base entertainment news. Her column, “Who Cares?” runs every other Wednesday.
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Nosh & Sip
Rachel Macalisang is a graduate student at the Iovine & Young Academy writing about her journey through the culinary world of Los Angeles. Her column Nosh & Sip runs every other Wednesday.
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Kacie on K-pop
Kacie Yamamoto is a junior writing about Korean pop music. She is also an associate managing editor at the Daily Trojan. Her column “Kacie on K-pop” runs every other Thursday.
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TikTalk
Trinity Gomez is a senior writing about TikTok and popular culture. Her column, “TikTalk,” runs every other Thursday.
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Animated
Valerie Wu is a junior writing about animation and digital arts from a contemporary perspective. Her column “Animated” runs every other Friday.
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Read a Book Today
Rachel Bernstein is a senior writing about books in relation to the arts and entertainment news of the week. Her column “Read a Book Today” runs every other Friday.
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Fan-them Diaries
Myriam Alcala is a sophomore writing about literature and popular culture in their column, “Fan-them Diaries.” They are also an associate managing editor at the Daily Trojan.
Fall 2021 columns
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Reel LA
Valerie Wu is a junior writing about film, television and visual culture in relation to Los Angeles. Her column, “Reel LA,” ran every other Monday.
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That’s Fashion, Sweetie
Hadyn Phillips is a freshman writing about fashion in the 21st century, specifically spotlighting students and popular controversy. Her column, “That’s Fashion, Sweetie,” ran every other Tuesday.
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Food for the Soul
Soulenne Githumbi is a freshman writing about the endeavours of everyday arts students. Her column, “Food for the Soul,” ran every other Thursday.
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Read a Book Today
Rachel Bernstein is a senior writing about books in relation to the arts and entertainment news of the week. Her column “Read a Book Today” ran every other Friday.
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TikTalk
Trinity Gomez is a senior writing about TikTok and popular culture. Her column, “TikTalk,” ran every other Friday.
Summer 2020 columns
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The Afterword
Rachel McKenzie is a rising senior writing about pop culture. She is also the opinion editor for Summer Trojan. Her column, “The Afterword,” typically runs every other Wednesday.
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To Be Blunt
Natalie Oganesyan is a rising senior writing about weed culture and politics. She is also the editor-in-chief of the Daily Trojan. Her column, “To Be Blunt,” typically runs every other Wednesday.
Spring 2020 columns
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Tongue in Chic
Kitty Guo is a senior writing about fashion. Her column, “Tongue in Chic,” typically ran every other Monday.
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All the World’s a Screen
Isa Uggetti is a junior writing about film. His column, “All the World’s a Screen,” typically runs every other Monday.
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The Afterword
Rachel McKenzie is a junior writing about pop culture. Her column, “The Afterword,” typically runs every other Tuesday.
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Let’s Wine Down
Ted Wint is a senior writing about wine culture for the Daily Trojan. His column, “Let’s Wine Down,” typically ran every other Tuesday.
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Everything but the Song
Ellice Ellis is a senior writing about the music industry and social justice. She is also one of the Arts & Entertainment editors for the Daily Trojan. Her column, “Everything but the Song,” typically ran every other Wednesday.
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Fiction but Fact
Aisha Patel is a freshman writing about fiction in parallel to current events. Her column, “Fiction but Fact,” typically runs every other Wednesday.
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The Scene Kid
Fiona Pestana is a junior writing about Los Angeles’ local music scene. Her column, “The Scene Kid,” typically runs every other Thursday.
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Waiting for the Punchline
Matthew Philips is a senior writing comedy. He is also the wellness & outreach director for the Daily Trojan. His column, “Waiting for the Punchline,” typically ran every other Thursday.
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Rosechasing
Harrison Cho is a sophomore writing about “The Bachelor” and American pop culture. His column, “Rosechasing,” typically runs every other Friday.
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To Be Blunt
Natalie Oganesyan is a junior writing about weed culture and politics. She is also an associate managing editor at the Daily Trojan. Her column, “To Be Blunt,” typically runs every other Friday.