Entries by Valerie Yu

Music: Keys to running with a method

Running is my preferred method of exercise for a number of reasons: A) you can do it almost anywhere, B) it’s a great way to spend time outdoors and C) it’s always better with music. Realistically, any kind of music will do whenever you’re running. It all depends on your personal preference. Some people can […]

Primo’s Donuts needs to keep up with competition

★★★☆☆ Just a few weeks ago, I decided to visit one of the classics: Primo’s Donuts. Hailed “The Best in LA Since 1956” by Food & Wine Magazine, Primo’s is known for its traditional, hometown donut shop feel. It is located in a rather random area in Westdale that you could easily drive past if […]

Four things to know before entering the music industry

At a very young age, I already knew one thing for sure: I wanted to be in the music industry when I grew up. Despite being an artist and playing guitar and singing my whole life, I also knew that I never really wanted to be a starving artist. I figured out very quickly that […]

Five instant foods for days when you feel like doing nothing

We all have those days when we can’t muster up the energy to cook ourselves a meal. Or the days when we’re simply tired of the repetitive options that the dining halls offer. When those times come, all we want is to crawl into bed and and eat. These five foods require minimal effort to […]

Ask Tiffany: Join the SCenior Stress Party!

Hi Tiffany! I am a senior, graduating in May (LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS AAAHHH!!!). I need your advice. I’m trying to live up my senior year as best I can, but I sometimes feel like I am drowning in a pile of work. I thought senior year was supposed to be fun and carefree? I […]

Love U: Letting her go — when a friendship crosses the point of no return

From break ups to make ups and everything in between, “Love U” captures the nuances of college students’ relationships. “Love U” runs in DeeTs on Mondays. I don’t remember the first time I met her. It must have been some time freshman year — we lived in the same building and had mutual friends — […]

Top ten Spotify playlists to tune in on

We all love Spotify. It has endless playlists already pre-made for whatever mood or genre we are feeling at the moment. But it’s impractical to sort through the millions of existing playlists to find the best ones. To make things easier, here are some great playlists you’ll find for all different moods and genres.  1. […]

The “art” in Daily Trojan’s heart

Like any editor with their section, my co-editor Arya and I devote large chunks of time to the Lifestyle section of the Daily Trojan. We provide arts coverage throughout the campus and Los Angeles, including film, book, restaurant and album reviews, profiles of student and artists, as well as coverage of screening events, plays, exhibits […]

It’s never too early: Four graduation restaurants in L.A.

Many of you seniors probably think graduation is far, far away, but as you probably know by now, second semester flies by. Soon enough, your family members will be stressing over finding the best dinner spot on graduation night. Nothing’s better than a delicious meal to celebrate your journey into the real world! Whether you […]

My Bloody Valentine’s Loveless soars to new heights

Loveless is My Bloody Valentine’s magnum opus. It is a seminal work that many would say defined the sub-genre Shoegaze. It’s a work so ambitious that it supposedly bankrupted Creation Records. Not to mention, it’s also really weird. Upon first listen, Loveless delivers more questions than answers. Questions like, “Why can I hardly hear a word of […]