Entries by Valerie Yu

Kid show theme songs that will bring you back to the good ol’ days

There are countless songs that every millennial knows the lyrics to word for word: “A Thousand Miles,” “Ignition (Remix)” and, of course, the “SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song.” In fact, before many of us even knew how to talk, we were able to recognize the theme song to our favorite TV shows. The opening notes to […]

To Oxford comma or not to Oxford comma?

The Oxford comma is one of the many paradoxes of the English language. We were taught to put a comma before “and” in a list of three or more ideas, and since then, we have unquestioningly followed this rule. Journalism is different, though. We don’t use the Oxford comma; we believe that the “and” is […]

Say “hello” to the five best covers of Adele’s new single

A few weeks Adele once again rocked the musical world — actually, the world as a whole — with “Hello.” The single off of her upcoming album 25 is an emotionally intense ballad about love, loss and all the complexities that come with that. It takes a great amount of courage to match the soaring vocals […]

California Donuts falls short of taking the cake for best in state

★★★☆☆ For this week’s donut adventure, I took a trip to California Donuts, as the shop is so popular on social media. If you haven’t heard of them or been there, I’m sure you’ve at least seen photos of the legendary Panda Donut on Instagram. Despite its “Insta-worthy” donuts, I have to say it’s a […]

Features: What actually happens behind the scenes

It’s around 5 p.m. on a Thursday night, and there are powerful voices blaring through a microphone speaker echoing through McCarthy Quad. Several workers’ union protesters are aligned in a circle urging passersby to acknowledge their need for higher compensation. While several students stop to join the crowd, others simply laugh, snapchatting or taking photos […]

Hit Broadway with this Wicked good playlist

The theater has and always will be a popular form of entertainment for all. Musicals, in particular, have become one of the most beloved form of theater. The songs from musicals are fun, vibrant and deeply moving. They bring characters to life and steal our hearts. From Wicked to Westside Story, here are 10 choice […]

Top 10 food Instagrams that Trojans need to be following

Whether you identify as a foodie, low-key chef or simply someone who likes to eat, there is no better place to get inspiration than Instagram. I don’t know about you, but my feed is primarily food ­­— and I don’t mind it one bit! These drool-worthy Instagram accounts are begging for the follow. 1. @losangeles_eats. […]

Troy Talk: USC vs. Arizona grades

Well, a win is a win. That’s about all I can say about the Trojan’s performance against the Wildcats Saturday night in the first cold game we’ve had this year at the Coliseum. The Trojans took notice and came out the gates cold as ice. That might even be generous. Luckily, Coach Helton prides his […]