2015 USG Presidential Debate


The 2015 Presidential candidate formal debate to discuss important issues on campus. The Vice Presidential candidates were also given an opportunity to debate about a topic. Many supporting students attended the debate tonight to hear what the presidential candidates have to defend about their election platforms All Photos Mariya Dondonyan | Daily Trojan       […]

USC Career Fair


USC Trojans go through the career fair on Thursday February 5, 2015 as they get ready to prepare themselves for life after graduation. Good luck Trojans, fight on! Mariya Dondonyan | Daily Trojan   

Snapchat signals the advent of a new language


Snapchat is one of those things that really didn’t have to come into existence, but once it did, it immediately gained a following of users who can’t even fathom how they would’ve gone about their day without it. It’s that way with a lot of things in today’s social media world. Take Facebook, for instance. […]

A few cultural differences between the U.S. and the U.K.


I have to admit that in my choice of study abroad destinations, I chose a country relatively similar to the United States. The United Kingdom shares not only a language with America, but many other qualities. But this, I think, just makes the subtler differences stand out more sharply in contrast than in a place where […]

Atticus: A dessert shop sweet with charm


  If you’re craving a sweet fix and are willing to make the trip to West L.A., while you’re at it, perhaps Atticus Creamery & Pies should be a new addition to your day trip bucket list. The little dessert spot, located on Westwood and Pico – across the street from the Westside Pavillion – […]

Program Board brings snow to campus


On Tuesday, February 3rd, USC Program Board hosted Snowfest on campus. Two tons of real snow graced campus across the way from Tommy Trojan as students enjoyed a chance to play with snow in 70 degree weather. Photos by Kenneth Rodriguez-Clisham and Kevin Fohrer     

Tom Brady, the last of a dying breed


Tom Brady was not a highly touted recruit coming out of high school. He was taken in the sixth round in the 2000 NFL Draft — 199th overall, to be exact. He has faced adversity and has excelled. With a chip on his shoulder, Brady has shredded nearly every defense in his path during his […]

Deconstructing what it means to be basic


Perched outside Trojan Grounds, you’re studying and generally minding your own business, when it arrives — the wave of long brown hair of a girl walking out of Starbucks. Donning oversized sunglasses, a loose tank top, lululemon leggings and Ugg boots, she clutches her venti Caramel Macchiato with whipped cream as if it alone gives […]

Growing up — it’s all in the name of college


  I never thought I would say this, but at the end of first semester, hopping on a plane to the freezing-cold East Coast seemed quite appealing. Despite the football games, late nights and new friends that made up my first semester freshman year experience, part of me longed for the familiarity of my former […]