It’s a common phrase: difficult dilemma. But it’s also wrong — at least in the grammatical sense since a dilemma is, by definition, difficult. It’s what we call a redundant phrase, and they’re rampant in our speech and writing. We crank our phrases like “actual facts,” “added bonuses” and “basic necessities” without realizing that we’re actually repeating […]
Companies like Pressed Juicery and Suja Fresh sell the promise of “better living” in a bottle. With trendy packaging and ingredients like kale and coconut water, the appeal of juice cleanses or juice-only diets is obvious. But, juice cleanses are easy to buy into but hard to go through. Juice cleanses take you on a […]
As college students, we’re always looking to stretch a dollar as far as we can. When it comes to grocery shopping, it can be difficult to find affordable ingredients that can be used in multiple ways. Tortillas are one of my favorite go-tos when it comes to making a quick, cheap and easy meal. Gone […]
Dear Tiffany, I am an active followers of all things Kardashian — Twitter, Snapchat, mobile gaming and occasional merchandise purchases. Does this guilty pleasure need to carry such a harsh social stigma? Can a person indulge in celebrity worship and still feel like a decent person with integrity? I know many intellectual, socially conscious people […]
Calling artists and musicians, bands and ensembles! If you’re an on-campus student or student group that would like your music and work featured in a Q & A for our Trojan Tunes music blog, fill out a form at http://bit.ly/1Y1GJfD, and we will get in contact with you shortly. Thank you, and looking forward to hearing from you […]
Summer is the perfect time for a new range of musical experiences. From festivals to a plethora of new album releases, the music world expands to new heights as the heat rolls in. We all know the classic summer hits from this year such as Diplo and Major Lazer’s “Lean On” and David Guetta ft. […]
Step Two: The Cooking Process One of the most annoying things of having to cook is figuring out what to cook. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a beginner, this is something that is always a hassle. To begin with, here are some terms you should learn: casseroles, one-pot meals and freezer meals. Type them […]
Like most collegiates, I had the intention of being productive and getting work done over the three-day weekend. But again, like most collegiates, I didn’t do anything to contribute to society and instead spent my time ignoring my responsibilities. So, upon my return to the City of Angels for school, I had to cram the […]
Dear readers, With her new advice column coming soon, blog columnist Tiffany Kuan is ready to take your questions and tackle your problems! From roommate situations to tips on breaking bad habits, Tiff is here to consider your case with wit, wisdom and a grounded set of values. Submit your ethical quandaries to http://goo.gl/forms/Fwm0KxM8Dm and […]
I think a lot of people do not enjoy the classical music genre, because they believe it to be synonymous with antiquated sounds that are neither easy nor fun for the ears and mind to digest. Though I’m not a fan of every piece of classical music and am by no means an aficionado, I […]