Entries by Valerie Yu

Love U: On the dangers of a bubble-wrapped relationship

From break ups to make ups and everything in between, “Love U” captures the nuances of college students’ relationships. “Love U” runs in DeeTs on Mondays.   A bubble. For exactly a year and three months, I was trapped in a bubble that my ex-boyfriend and I had enveloped ourselves in. When someone suddenly comes […]

Troy Talk: USC vs. UCLA grades

The Trojan faithful came back from a week of family and turkey to witness a truly tremendous sight. Legendary guitarist Slash opened up with the national anthem and the largest crowd of the year at 84,000 was ready to take back the Victory Bell. It really never looked good in baby blue anyway. Coach Clay […]

15 signs you’re addicted to Christmas music

‘Tis the season!  Well, for starters, you’ve turned on your playlist and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. No, you’re not. You watch Christmas movies just for the soundtrack. “Baby It’s Cold Outside” is the best part of Elf. When you hear it, you can’t help but sing along. No matter where you are. During the […]

Four fantastic music apps you need to tune in on

If you want to experience music in a new way, you should look to the App Store for some inspiration. These apps, which either allow you to create or consume music, can expand your horizons and connect you with your favorite tunes in ways you never thought of before. Cove (Free) – Humane Engineering Ltd. […]

Serious Matters: Your vs. You’re

The nice thing about social media spats is that you can instantly tell whether the person you’re arguing is actually worth your time based on their grammar skills. There are many classic simple errors that are instant tip offs, but none bigger than your vs. you’re. One of them is a possessive pronoun. The other […]

Troy Talk: USC vs. Oregon grades

Who would have thought? The one time we don’t get crushed in the first quarter we get crushed in the game. Maybe we should purposely tank the first quarter. Or maybe we should just win the game. The Trojans came into Eugene with a lot of momentum and left after getting punched in the gut, […]

Ask Tiffany: Am I out of his League?

Dear Tiffany, My boyfriend and I have been together for five years. The relationship is stable, and I’m sure he loves me. But the thing is, he doesn’t really a goal in life and he is in his mid-twenties. He works during the day (service industry) and plays League of Legends at night. He’s not […]

Kick off the holiday season with a brownie mug cake

Fall semester is almost over, which means the holiday season is about to start! For many of us, stress levels are at an all-time high with all the midterms, projects and finals making their way in. Though it’s been said many times, chocolate boosts happiness. So here’s a quick and easy brownie recipe to celebrate […]

Calling all music lovers: Start Black Friday on a high note

Thanksgiving is one of the most wonderful times of the year — and not just because of the delicious taste of homemade traditional food. The ever-popular Black Friday events and sales are always a highlight after a turkey feast with your loved ones. This year, Black Friday falls on Nov. 27, a perfect day for […]