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Everything but the Song: ‘Circles’ is how you release an album posthumously

By ELLICE ELLIS
January 22, 2020 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

There is no right answer for releasing posthumous music — a sentiment expressed by the family of rapper Mac Miller who died in 2018 from an accidental overdose. But his latest and possibly final album might be the blueprint for bringing music to life after death.

East Coast Memo: Is Drake’s public image actually good?

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By DIEGO RAMOS
January 16, 2020 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Is life actually good? Aubrey “Drake” Graham’s success in the 2010s cannot be disputed since his music has ruled the charts for years and maintains a significant radio presence. While many may argue that Drake is still in the prime of his career, there has been an increase in talk surrounding his professional and personal […]

To Be Blunt: Cannabis and mental, physical health is a joint effort

By NATALIE OGANESYAN
December 4, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns

Cannabis, which I sometimes pair with self-guided meditation, allows me to live more mindfully, bringing more awareness to my emotions and helping me work through them.

Eating L.A. Before it Eats Itself: Eating reflected my feelings throughout college

By CHRISTINA TIBER
December 3, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food

More than anything else, I've learned about the emotional weight of food.

Everything but the Song: The decade’s best albums are the most emotionally impactful to me

By ELLICE ELLIS
December 2, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns

I can’t write to you about the definitive album of the decade or give you a hodgepodge of songs that make up the quintessential soundtrack of the 2010s.

All the World’s a Screen: Ten best movies of the decade, according to the Daily Trojan staff

By ISA UGGETTI
November 24, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns

My goal in compiling this list is to emphasize, once again, that the most important issue when considering any movie is not what critics or voting bodies think but how your neighbor felt about it.

To Be Blunt: Cinema lacks accurate cannabis representation

By NATALIE OGANESYAN
November 20, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns

The best films and television shows, which arguably comprise the pinnacle of American popular culture, play with the idea of the subversive, the deviant and the taboo.

Eating LA Before it Eats Itself: LA has nearly perfected every food, except pizza

By CHRISTINA TIBER
November 19, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food

Unlike its cracker-crusted, deep-dish, square-cut, honey-dusted counterparts, California pizza never bothered to distinguish itself.

Everything but the Song: This is why people hated Drake at Camp Flog Gnaw

By ELLICE ELLIS
November 18, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns

When taking into consideration Tyler’s audience and Drake’s complicated history with likability , a world where Drake isn’t well-received makes sense.

You Should Stan: Band from ‘down under’ blends new-age rock with chill beach vibes

By TOMÁS MIER
November 14, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns

I caught up with the laid back rock ‘n’ roll band’s lead singer Ben Reed to talk about their music — and his answers make it clear that they want you to decide whether or not to stan the group.