A&E COLUMNS (old)

Fall 2021 columns


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.

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.

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.

Who Cares?
Kimberly Aguirre is a freshman dissecting the most off-base entertainment news. Her column, “Who Cares?” runs every other Wednesday.

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.

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.

TikTalk
Trinity Gomez is a senior writing about TikTok and popular culture. Her column, “TikTalk,” runs every other Thursday.

Animated
Valerie Wu is a junior writing about animation and digital arts from a contemporary perspective. Her column “Animated” runs every other Friday.

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.

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


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.

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.

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.

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.

TikTalk
Trinity Gomez is a senior writing about TikTok and popular culture. Her column, “TikTalk,” ran every other Friday.

Summer 2020 columns


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.

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


Tongue in Chic
Kitty Guo is a senior writing about fashion. Her column, “Tongue in Chic,” typically ran every other Monday.

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.

The Afterword
Rachel McKenzie is a junior writing about pop culture. Her column, “The Afterword,” typically runs every other Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rosechasing
Harrison Cho is a sophomore writing about “The Bachelor” and American pop culture. His column, “Rosechasing,” typically runs every other Friday.

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.