Entries by Valerie Yu

Love U: Society should shake off chivalry and courtship in the name of feminism

Throughout my time in college, I’ve witnessed an increase in the use of the word “feminism,” and with it, an increase in the number of people who identify as feminists. Though there are many different types and meanings, feminism as a whole is generally perceived to be a movement aimed to achieve equality between men […]

Six DIY milkshakes to try making on your study break

Sometimes, there’s nothing you want more than a frothy, creamy milkshake. It’s a filling dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth, but it’s also one you can make in your own kitchen. Next time you get a milkshake craving, don’t head over to a local diner or ice cream shop. Instead, whip out your blender and […]

Time stops for no journalist: The situated knowledge of news

I don’t think I realized how much being an editor for the Daily Trojan would consume my life until I found myself sending messages about breaking news stories at 3 a.m. In high school and even during my first semester of college, journalism was, for me, kept in its own category of my life, one […]

U Jelly? U should be!

★★★★★ It pains me to say that my latest donut adventure marks the penultimate post of my column, but I can at least say that it was a tasty end to my journey! Just like my experience with writing this biweekly column, my journey to U Jelly was long, but rewarding. With the store located […]

Parent Trap: The lucky ones

“Parent Trap” is a feature that showcases the love stories of Trojan parents, as told by their kids. If your parents have a one-of-a-kind tale to tell, share it with us at [email protected]!   Throughout most of my life, I’ve never actually wondered how my parents fell in love. I don’t know why, but it was only […]

Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys have much to offer The Voice

The Voice has become one of the most popular musical shows on television, far surpassing American Idol and others in the genre in the last several years. With it’s famous judges and all-star talent, the show presents one of the most collective and honest evolution of talent on television. Two of the judges, stars Adam […]

15 ways to gain your Freshman 15

As the semester begins to wind down and finals are just around the corner, you might be bogged down and feel unaccomplished or incomplete. If this is the end of your first year at USC and you have not yet achieved the Freshman 15, we’re here to help you out with a few suggestions to […]

Top five apps for grocery shopping

Grocery shopping can be such a hassle but here are five amazing apps that will change your grocery shopping experience forever. Ralph’s App Most of us do our grocery shopping at Ralphs, but have you gotten its app yet? I downloaded it at the beginning of the semester and discovered a few interesting features that […]