Entries by Valerie Yu

Troy Talk: USC vs. Notre Dame grades

The Trojans were all but ruled out against the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame on a cold Saturday night in South Bend. The program is considered to be in shambles by many (overreaction much?) and the glory days of USC are long gone. But the atmosphere on campus was as good as one can hope. […]

Ask Tiffany: Catcalls and snowfalls

Dear Tiffany, The other day I was walking along the street by a group of young men. I walked by, and they proceeded to whistle and shout things. Ugh. I was so disgusted. Naturally, I gave them the bird and kept walking. However, I thought about it later and I realized that maybe this wasn’t […]

Seven things from Trader Joe’s you need in your life

Peanut Butter Chewy Coated and Drizzled Granola Bars If you’re a fan of nuts, you must try these bars. They have been my go-to breakfast for days when I just didn’t have the time to go to the dining hall. They are filling as well as tasty — it’s like having dessert every time you […]

Your guide to gluten-free delivery options around campus

When it comes to food, USC students appreciate two things — convenience and a good price. With food delivery apps like Tapingo, GrubHub and Postmates, getting “fast” food delivered to their doorstep has never been easier. Yet for Trojans who are gluten-free, getting a quick bite to eat is not so easy. Los Angeles is […]

Introducing the best beats of bossa nova

There are a lot of alternative music genres out there that are waiting to be explored. One of my favorites is bossa nova, a type of Brazilian samba and jazz mix. You can hear its roots in percussion and intricate, unorthodox rhythms, the backbone to any song. Bossa nova is sunshine music through and through, […]

Remembering to RAVEN on

The American actor effected a change in his affect to affect his chances of getting a role as a British character. He affected a British accent and a flat affect, which had the positive effect of getting him the part. Confused? It’s okay — you’re not alone. “Affect” versus “effect” is one of those rules […]

A day in the life: Tackling issues behind the desk

For those of you who’ve been around as long as I have, Sunday’s announcement that former head coach Steve Sarkisian was asked to take an indefinite leave of absence from his role at the helm of Trojan Football was probably unanticipated. But for upperclassmen, it was eerily familiar to a situation that occurred just two […]

Musical memory lane: The ultimate throwback playlist

C’mon, you know you love them. These are the songs that take you back to the days of VHS, Gameboys, Kid Pix, Bop It, awkward school dances, Blockbuster and book fairs. They roll back the years to a time before everyone had smart phones and still listened to music on Walkmans, CD Players and MP3s. […]