To be Blunt: Medical and recreational marijuana should be federally legalized
Since I joined the Daily Trojan, I knew I wanted to write a column about weed.
Eating L.A. Before it Eats Itself: L.A’s Grand Central Market is rapidly tainting its legacy
In the midst of a dinner rush at Grand Central Market, secluded from the main arteries of the food hall gushing with people, I’m sitting perched on a barstool, staring at a wall of bagged tostadas. In front of me is a plate piled high with fresh shrimp ceviche, speckled with crisp cucumber and cilantro. […]
REVIEW: USC alumni-produced horror film blends thrills with satire
In the post-“Get Out” era of horror-comedy, it’s difficult to see new films without the veil of the movies’ shadow. “Ready or Not,” a horror comedy produced by USC alumnis Tripp Vinson and James Vanderbilt, is no freer of that burden than any other new horror film. From the moment the camera pulls away from […]
Upperclassmen at Roski give advice to incoming freshmen
Roski School of Art and Design upperclassmen welcome new students.
Everything but the Song: Celebrities must be more conscious about their activism
This year, “@badgalriri” will honor Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, and civil rights activist Shaun King will receive the Diamond Ball Award.
Freshman wins Doodle for Google competition
Born in Colombia, Arantza moved with her family to Costa Rica and then to the United States when she was 3 years old. That was right around the time she picked up “random Crayola pens” and began to draw.
The Suspenders laugh their way through college
The Fall semester is upon us, which means students will soon find themselves deep in the throngs of tedious lectures, enraging assignments and horrific all-nighters. Fortunately for all, The Suspenders, USC’s premier sketch comedy troupe, will be around to provide some relief — comic relief that is. The Suspenders, founded in Spring 2014 by alumni […]
SCA students recommend favorite media of the year
There’s a lot of content out there. Finding the best media to pass the time can become a bit overwhelming. To help you separate must-see media from casual, second-screen viewing, the Daily Trojan spoke to students at the School of Cinematic Arts, one from each of its six undergraduate programs, and asked which media from […]
Letter from the Editors: Calling all Artists
We’re turning a new leaf, shifting our focus, changing our name.
Welcome to ICY University: How Saweetie went from USC grad to rap goddess
Saweetie schools us on how her hustle and drive at USC
was essential to her breakout success.