The night before my flight, I tossed and turned and looked up at the world map faintly illuminated by the moonlight above me. All I could think of was that there was still time to change my mind. What had I gotten myself into? Oh, Alexa, there is no way out this time. In that […]
If there is one thing I’m good at, it’s being melodramatic. Partaking in musical melancholy is a passion of mine. I shamelessly stare out of windows while sad songs play and pretend that I’m in music videos or standing in the rain during tragic scenes in movies. I plead the fifth on whether or not […]
There’s a lot to look forward to at the beginning of the semester – new friends, new classes, new activities, and new environments. Just as important, however, is figuring out how to carry on with old, basic habits. Like eating. The USC dining halls can be a scary place for both new and returning students, […]
I spent months anticipating my semester abroad. I read countless travel blogs, and spoke to friends and family who have traveled abroad all in preparation for this trip. I packed and prepared as best as I could and I really thought that I had done my best. I thought I had it all under […]
Though many would argue that the music festival season is coming to a close, Los Angeles’ FYF festival proved to be a strong contender in keeping the spirit of music mayhem alive. On Aug. 22 and 23, artists from every genre performed at the illustrious and close-to-home Memorial Sports Arena and Exposition Park. Entertaining hipsters […]
Studying abroad has been something I’ve eagerly awaited for an entire year now, and in the time leading up to it, I wanted to prepare as much as I could. In the end, no matter how many Lonely Planet books I read or Pinterest boards I perused, there was no way to quite fully grasp […]
Ask my sister, parents, three-time roommate or anyone else who had the misfortune of going to a cafe with my picky palate, and they will confirm that I spent the first 18-and-a-half years of my life vehemently hating hot beverages. On Dec. 1, 2014, I made a life-changing decision that went against everything I had […]
Spring semester of junior year is a popular time for college students to pack their bags and set out for foreign adventures. I remember being at USC (being one of the few in my peer group that decided to stay at school) and looking at the captivating Instagram photos of my friends riding camels in […]
For thousands of school children (and some college students), the first day of school means one stressful decision: a first-day-of-school outfit. At the Daily Trojan this year, we had to make similar decisions, only our style wasn’t fashion — it was grammar. Every publication has a “style” — the way it writes certain words and […]
Welcome to the Daily Trojan’s new and improved blog section! Last semester, we rolled out a new website that allowed us to launch six blogs aimed to build our online presence. Over the summer, we’ve made a few changes that we hope will enhance this section and appeal to a variety of interests that span across […]