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Four time-saving apps for college students


College students are always trying to maximize their time. Since academics and extracurricular activities consume a majority of our time as students, being able to do as much as we can as efficiently as possible is crucial so we can enjoy other hobbies, too. Here are some free phone apps that will make you more […]

Freshman orientation tips that will last through senior year


College is truly a self-reflecting time, and it goes by much more quickly than we expect it to. When you come to orientation as a freshman, you might be in denial that you will all too soon be a senior, or that you should even listen to all those boring informational sessions. However, here are […]

Enemy territory: Misconceptions and explorations


Walking on to UCLA’s campus felt beyond strange. I felt like someone should be yelling “Trojans aren’t invited!” at me or jeering at my obvious lack of UCLA gear. Instead, I just strolled down Bruin Walk, a place I never expected to find myself, and into the UCLA Garba. Garba is a festival celebrated in […]

Explore LA: Fun things to do off campus this weekend


As one of the most vibrant cities in the world, Los Angeles has plenty of exciting things to do and places to visit. If you don’t know about them already, consider this list a guide for finding some interesting activities to do this weekend in L.A.: 1. Visit The Broad, L.A.’s Newest Contemporary Art museum […]

How to Trick Yourself into Being a Morning Person


  Only about one in 10 people is actually a morning person, according to the Body Clock Guide to Mental Health. This is a statistic that may still seem too high for the nine other people that hit the snooze button religiously.Many factors, such as a dreaded class, late night studying or an unfavorable commute […]

The Benefits of a Mental Clean Slate


College life can be difficult. Being 20-something in today’s society, and being immersed in our super competitive life at USC, leaves a lot of room for stress. The pressure that many of us feel to constantly succeed can sometimes get the best of us. However, thinking about how we deal with stress may alleviate negative […]

Ask Tiffany: The value of mental health


Dear Tiffany, I’m a new student and I’m far from home. I feel depressed, isolated and hopeless right now. Who do I talk to, because my anxiety is out of control and I don’t want to talk to my advisor because I do not want them to look down on me. My thought process is […]