San Diego, the second-largest city in California, is the ideal place for any Trojan to take a two or three day trip. With its close proximity to Los Angeles, widely known scenery and countless events, San Diego remains a popular location for students to frequent, even if only for the weekend. La Jolla in the […]
Seven semesters down, one to go. Time to commence internal freak out. In what seems like a blink of an eye I’m in the home stretch of my college career. The dreaded G-word is less than four months away, and I’m in denial that I’ve already received an email about ordering my cap and gown. […]
★★★★★ For those of you who are getting tired of eating kale and drinking kombucha for your New Year’s resolutions, let me do the honors of welcoming you back to the good life. On my most recent donut adventure, I followed the road down Vermont Avenue to an up-and-coming donut shop called Fantastic Donuts. Though […]
Los Angeles thrives on foods of different tastes, multiple cultures and one-of-a-kind trends. As we start the new year, several predictions have been made in terms of what will dominate over kale and acai bowls and be deemed most popular. Here are a few fads that you might want to look out for in the […]
The year is fresh and the semester is new — welcome back, fellow Trojans! To start off the new year and the second week of school, here’s a playlist for studying, doing homework or socializing with friends. 1. “Hello Vs. Party & Bullshit (Matoma Remix)” [EXPLICIT] – Ice Cube ft. Dr. Dre & MC Ren Vs. The Notorious […]
There were a lot of ways to go with this Harry Potter playlist. While my roommate suggested such classics as “Can’t Touch This” and “Who Let The Dogs Out” to typify Sorcerer’s Stone and Prisoner of Askaban, respectively, there is a certain merit to subtlety — which is why I included Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda.” How better can […]
New semester, new year, new you. For spring admits and returning students alike, Daily Trojan bloggers have put together tips for different aspects of college life at USC, whether that be health, cooking tools or even phone apps. Trojan Tips for… The Spring Admit: Ten points of tried-and-true advice By Madison Cisiewski The Spring Admit: […]
“These have been the best years of my life.” “I’ve met all my best college friends here.” “I can’t imagine living anywhere else during this time.” I lived in a dorm for three years in Madrid, and these are just some of the typical quotes you hear from people who have gone through that experience. […]
Now that finals are finally over, use winter break to try some healthful recipes. Though many of us have our own kitchens at school, taking the time to cook a recipe from start to finish could seem like a daunting task. Why make a meal when the easiest thing sometimes is just running out with a […]
“The Rebel Jesus” – Jackson Browne Jackson Browne pairs up with the Chieftains and puts his formidable songwriting and lyrical prowess on display in this meaningful Christmas tune. As cliché as it sounds, Browne reminds us — quite poetically — that Christmas is not about “[guarding] our fine possessions,” but about helping those less fortunate. […]