Entries by Valerie Yu

Put a winning twist on USC waffles for a breakfast fit for champions

The first two weeks of school mark a grace period in terms of food options at USC’s three main dining halls. As we delve further into the semester, however, we might begin to grow tired of the selections offered regularly, calling for much-needed creativity on our parts. By now, nearly all students have made themselves […]

Dr. Dre’s The Chronic possesses timeless quality and social relevance

Welcome to Classics’ Corner, a weekly music blog that reviews classic albums from a wide variety of genres. Every week will examine an album considered influential to its genre and generally innovative. Artists profiled will range from Nas to Led Zeppelin. The featured albums’ impact, style and legacy will be explored. The ultimate goal is […]

Ready for takeoff: Opinion Fall 2015

As the fall semester launches into motion, so too do the people behind Daily Trojan Opinion pages to bring you the most advanced editorial section yet. This fall, Daily Trojan Opinion has rolled out an ambitious new vehicle in pursuit of of our old mission, and it is my pleasure to introduce a newly polished Opinion […]

Freshman fashion mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Though trends come and go, there are certain fashion rules that facilitate the transition from high school to college. Abiding by these style statutes may distract from the lost look in your eyes as you recover from USC culture shock and save you the embarrassment of becoming “that” freshman. The label is notorious, and labels […]

Your guide to on-campus dining options

Whether you’ve got your card loaded up with meal swipes and dining dollars or are still a little new to campus, here’s a breakdown to the many on-campus dining options USC has to offer. Dining Halls First up: The dining halls. Most freshmen must purchase a large meal plan with many or unlimited meal swipes […]

All 47 Miley Cyrus album tracks ranked from “bestest” to “best”

Miley Cyrus is my personal Jesus. There’s something magnetic about her un-manicured and DGAF attitude at a time when pop culture seems to be veering toward the polished Taylor Swift & Co. singer/models of the world. Basically, I think she’s twerktastic. In honor of her existence and her hosting the VMAs this year, I’ve ranked […]

Your quick guide to a successful school year

Welcome back USC Trojans! It’s the start of a new school year. Some of us may be freshmen who are still in awe of our beautiful campus or a senior, like me, who is trying to pretend that you will not be entering the real world in just 8 months. Lucky for you, I have tips […]

Straight Outta Compton brings back ’90s gangster rap

If you haven’t yet seen the biggest blockbuster rap hit right now, I highly suggest heading straight to the theaters. This summer’s Straight Outta Compton is the biggest thing in the music world right now along with the release of Dr. Dre’s new album Compton. Although the rappers and producers that originally started NWA and […]

How to survive college without a meal plan: Back to basics

Hey there, Trojans! It’s about 90 degrees outside, and the sunny California sky is as blue as it gets. But summer as we know it has officially ended. It’s time to get our heads out of the clouds, and back into Trojan nation to start the new semester. The first few lectures may not be the toughest […]

Trojan Trends: Back-to-School edition

Sure, in elementary school — and maybe high school (who am I kidding though?) — I would set time aside to plan out my outfits for the first day of class. I thought this feeling would dissipate once I reached college, but I was wrong. I still make a hazard of my closet before the […]