5 Best Foods to Eat on Your Hike


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It’s spring semester, which means that game days are no longer keeping USC students on campus on weekends. Many students decide to spend their weekends taking day trips; one of the most popular activities is hiking. There are countless hikes around Los Angeles that range from flat to extremely elevated and strenuous. People rave about […]

Sips Tea: How I Became Happy


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I know many of you clicked on this article to find out how to change your own lives. Maybe that means reducing stress, getting more sleep in, or just finding a little more to be happy about every day. I can’t make any promises that by doing what I did your problems will be solved, […]

Ask Hahney: Groups are Limiting


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  Q: I don’t feel like I belong to any particular friend group. What should I do? Quite frankly, I think groups are limiting. When people situate themselves in a “friend group,” they may neglect potential new friendships that could change the course of their lives. Dramatic, I know. But, I do think we often […]

The LA Lifestyle: Adjustment


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Last year, when I first began my chapter of life at USC, everything was new and exciting. Coming from Seattle, I was especially excited about the constant sunny days and the opportunity to develop a never-ending tan. I remember making a bucket list of everything that I wanted to accomplish during my freshman year. Items […]

The Genuine Freshman: Where the Hell are my Friends?


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Making meaningful friends your first semester can be an extremely difficult thing as a freshman. Finding your tribe or your niche of people that you can easily relate to is something that takes time, and I did not fully understand that during my first semester. During the first few of weeks of classes first semester, […]

Show Me the Coffee: Found Coffee


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As a coffee enthusiast, I find myself traversing Los Angeles in search of a coffee shop that satisfies my taste buds, as well as aesthetic needs. Situated in Eagle Rock, California, Found Coffee opened its gates to a caffeinated promise land. The abundance of succulents and carrera marble countertops transported me to realm of endless […]

How To: Stay Healthy and Fit This Semester


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Now that the new semester is well and truly in full swing (midterms, what?), getting a grip on your health and fitness goals is becoming increasingly a priority. Whether your goals for the semester are to lose those last 10 pounds, get fit, run a half-marathon or simply feel better in your own skin, you […]

Zinc Café: A Vegetarian Meal with a Side of James Franco


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If you asked me what the best part of my weekend was, I would definitely say it was my experience at Zinc Café & Market, and not just because I was seated three feet away from actor James Franco. Located on Mateo Street in the up and coming Arts District, Zinc is the perfect spot […]

Trojan Postcards: New Year’s in New York


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Signing off 2016 had to be special. Going back to grad school, moving continents away from family — 2016 was a year of life-changing decisions for me, and it was all quite overwhelming. Winter break couldn’t have been more welcome! I took the chance to reconnect with my closest family in this country and enjoy a […]

With a Twist: New Year’s Resolutions


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  Disclaimer: this blog is not about bartending or ordering a drink. In order to understand why my column is titled “with a twist,” answer these three questions first. Do you ever feel frustrated? Do you ever wish you knew someone who had solutions to your life struggles? Do you ever feel like you are […]