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Bad Roommate? No Problem


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Nothing can turn a year upside down like having a bad roommate. It’s stressful enough that you’re being pulled left and right between various activities, but now you have to put on a brave face and suppress your dissatisfaction with the person you live with every single day. Some people are able to turn the […]

Life hacks: What do if you’re already behind on reading


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Almost everyone has a bad habit or two, whether it is biting your fingernails or procrastinating on that essay about Shakespeare. A persistent habit that affects USC students at all levels of education is putting off our readings for class. Though keeping up with reading might be perceived as less challenging than a 10-page lab […]

Heartbreaks and Brainbreaks


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Four weeks in, it’s obvious that school is officially in full swing. The sudden onslaught of midterms, projects and homesickness can often leave us feeling overworked. Adding in first heartbreaks of the year can make for a nasty mix. Bad days, breakups or even boatloads of work can sometimes make you feel like your universe […]

On Involvement: Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars


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With midterm season just around the corner, and campus activities heating up, the stress of balancing academic and extracurricular commitments may have already begun creeping up on students. Ambitious, and motivated by a multitude interests — the average USC student may find that their key problem when it comes to extracurricular activities isn’t finding them […]

Ask Tiffany: Romantic troubles


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Dear Tiffany,  So, I met this guy this summer when I was abroad, and we sort of had a fling. Halfway through, I realized he wasn’t the best dude. Handsome? Oh, yes. Boyfriend material? No. However, I still can’t get him out of my brain! I still find myself waiting for his text responses and […]

Late night eats around USC


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As Trojans we tend to stay up really late. Whether studying in Leavey Library or partying with friends – you are bound to get hungry. Here’s a list of places near campus and in Downtown L.A. where you can walk, Uber or have food delivered when you get hungry: Ground Zero: On campus café Ground […]

5 underrated places to eat on campus


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Everyone knows about Lemonade, Seeds, Panda Express and California Pizza Kitchen in Campus Center. Located in the center of campus, these dining options are arguably the most popular places to grab lunch at USC. When 12:30 p.m. rolls around, you can almost guarantee that any of these places will have lines out the door. However, […]