Entries by Valerie Yu

Three tips to avoid acrylamide in home-cooked food

In the world of nutrition, sometimes, it can feel like everything is bad for you. While several studies will caution against the dangers of saturated fats, others might link saturated fats to decreased cardiovascular risk. It can be difficult to navigate through all of this information, especially when it’s conflicting. But there’s one thing that […]

The four flavored butters you need in your dorm fridge

Do you ever have a midnight craving for peanut butter before bed? I know I do. Here’s to those late nights — stock up on four peanut butter alternatives that will have you reaching for more. Coconut Peanut Butter Does your peanut butter need an upgrade? Whole Foods’s Coconut Butter combines the classic creamy taste of peanut […]

Editorial board, boy bands and other musings

As the cliché goes, if you love what you do, you won’t work a day in your life. I’m not sure who to credit this grand cliché to, but I’m going on record to state that whoever they are, they are unabashedly lying to your face. Nothing quite parallels my deep, profound and — according […]

Revisit Stars Wars score in The Force Awakens countdown

With The Force Awakens coming to theaters Dec. 18, it’s a great time to revisit what makes Star Wars so timeless: its epic musical score. In cinema, musical score is one of the most important aspects of sound design. Without sound, the viewer would not experience the film in quite the same way. Music brings […]

Five points to chew on for this POP-ular, corny study snack

With finals coming up , many of us are preparing for the long nights ahead. For foodies, December offers a unique challenge – finding the perfect study snack, a snack that is light but filling, classic but not boring and, most importantly, easy to make. For me, there’s only one ultimate midnight snack for college […]

Troy Talk: USC vs. Colorado grades

Alright guys, this is getting a little bit out of hand. We have been down at the end of the first quarter in all of the last five games. To say that we are coming out of the gates slow is an understatement. But something has to be said about the resiliency the Trojans are […]

Ask Tiffany: Gobsmacked by lip-smacking ex

Dear Tiffany, My high school boyfriend and I both chose to attend USC, but we broke up right before the beginning of freshman year. Four years later, I have an amazing boyfriend, and see my ex fairly often. Recently, my interactions with my ex have become a little weird. I saw him making out with […]

Cirque ‘SC-inspired treats that put the fun in funnel cake

With the recent cooler weather and gloomy, overcast days, our campus has been lacking in brightness and summer warmth. A way to cheer up and reminisce summer is to bring back the celebration of summer festivities. Today, the USC Performing Arts Committee and USG brought to us a visual spectacle with live performances and servings […]

Espresso yourself: Urth Caffé vs. Augie’s Coffee House Point-By-Point

Coffee. Whether this godsend keeps you awake for your 8 a.m. or your all-nighter, it’s definitely a must-have for many college students. The million-dollar question students face each day isn’t whether or not to get coffee, but where. This week, we’re offering up a debate over two coffee shops, Urth Caffé and Augie’s Coffee House. […]