Entries by Valerie Yu

Ask Tiffany: Stay strong or “Dear John”

Dear Tiffany, How do you sustain a relationship when both you and your partner are graduating and taking jobs in different cities? Is it time to split? Before you consider taking on long distance, make sure your relationship has an impressive amount of mutual trust, respect and adoration. A long distance relationship isn’t even worth […]

Troy Talk: USC vs. Utah grades

Well that was refreshing wasn’t it? The Coliseum was rocking and USC showed up on a big stage against a very good Utah team. Clay Helton has this team playing for each other in a way reminiscent of the days of Coach Ed Orgeron. It remains to be seen whether or not USC shuns the […]

Five ice blended ideas for a sunny Angelino day

    Carrot & Orange Juice  – ¼ cup of cold water – ¾ cup of orange juice (freshly squeezed if you want) – ½ cup of baby carrots – 2 teaspoon – 1 tablespoon of brown sugar – Some ice for serving (optional) Combine all ingredients together and blend on low speed until everything is well […]

Musical activism: The listener’s social responsibilities

Time and time again, musicians have been known to take political stances on issues ranging from civil rights, labor equality and environmental conservation. They’re able to use their popularity as a platform to define political stances and garner support for these issues. In the 21st century, we see that more and more artists are attempting […]

A hard pill to swallow: The deleterious side effects of dietary supplements

Packaged in colorful little bottles plastered with claims of “scientifically proven” benefits, dietary supplements are flying off the shelves and into the stomachs of health-conscious Americans. Replacing their dubious predecessors of magic weight loss pills and miraculous appetite suppressants, dietary supplements like vitamins and mineral pills have been welcomed as a more scientific and trustworthy […]

Multimedia: #BehindTheDesk

When I was first offered the position to be incoming multimedia director this summer, it felt like a USC dream was finally coming true. Over the past three years, I would watch my friends run off to the Daily Trojan newsroom after class to work on their respective articles and catch up with friends. It […]

Are you fired up for some fast fire’d pizza?

For a company whose mantra is all about being fast and efficient with pizza cooked in 180 seconds, the same speed obviously translated to Blaze Pizza’s slogan, “Fast Fire’d.” They moved so quickly that they didn’t even realize the extra apostrophe that snuck into the slogan. In fact, Fire’d is not a word in the […]

Avocado love: Five recipes to quench your obsession

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to my scrumptious soulmate: the avocado. Yes, avocados are very much part of the green health craze that I previously discussed, but they also hold a place near and dear to my heart. Not only are they powerhouses packed full of 20 nutrients, including potassium and Vitamin […]

Best brunch-beach combos during study breaks

There’s no better way to enjoy a day of California sunshine than brunch on a beach. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, here are the best spots to enjoy a meal and study break before you head out to the water.   Malibu – Malibu Farm   Malibu is a little […]