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Daily Trojan’s Daily Poet: Falling


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This week’s poems are about falling for someone and the intense feelings that are associated with a growing relationship. More importantly, they are about the connection between two people who care for each other. These feelings are not only sexual, but also spiritual and emotional. When you are falling in love with someone, there comes […]

Ask Hahney: Overbearing Parents


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Q: How do I deal with overbearing parents? Ahhh, when you finally leave the nest… It can be hard… especially on your parents. First, if you have parents who support you… in any and/or all capacities, please remember to thank them. They’re probably just checking in on you (every hour or so) because they care. […]

Why I Appreciate Cloudy Days in LA


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Crawling out of bed on a Monday morning to see dark, cotton candy looking clouds hover over Los Angeles is weird. If it begins to rain in LA, the first thought that crosses my mind is that the apocalypse is upon us. However in all honesty, I find my general reaction to rain odd. I […]

Sips Tea: How Living Alone Changed My Life


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This year marks my second year living alone. To some people, the words “living alone” might seem scary, but I’m here to tell you why going “solo dolo” could be the next best decision you make. It worked out for Beyonce and trust me, it can work out for you too. My college living journey […]

The Transition from Freshman to Sophomore


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Freshman year is full of changes. You move away from home, you gain independence, you make new friends, etc. For me, freshman year was the best year of my life. I lived in New North, and while there were a few drawbacks to living in that dorm, I couldn’t have asked for a better living […]

Surviving Midterm Madness and Career Fair Chaos


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If you’re one of the thousands of fall admits at USC and you’re still here, you deserve a pat on the back. You survived the first round of midterms and career fairs! I bet every international grad student would agree that the past few months seem to have gone by like a New York moment! Just […]

Daily Trojan’s Daily Poet: The Validity of Poetry


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This week’s poetry focused on the validity of poetry and art. Some people tend to look at art as something that is only supposed to be aesthetically pleasing. They praise art that is “pretty,” but not art that is controversial. Art and poetry are meant to speak to people and challenge the thoughts of others. […]