Love U: Society should shake off chivalry and courtship in the name of feminism


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Throughout my time in college, I’ve witnessed an increase in the use of the word “feminism,” and with it, an increase in the number of people who identify as feminists. Though there are many different types and meanings, feminism as a whole is generally perceived to be a movement aimed to achieve equality between men […]

Ask Tiffany: Friends’ Facebook ruse lead to freshmen blues


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I’m a freshman, and I’m still struggling to find my group of friends here. It’s difficult because on Facebook and Instagram I see all my friends from high school having so much fun at their own schools with their new friends, and I have nothing really to compete with. I’m afraid that this school wasn’t […]

Six DIY milkshakes to try making on your study break


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Sometimes, there’s nothing you want more than a frothy, creamy milkshake. It’s a filling dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth, but it’s also one you can make in your own kitchen. Next time you get a milkshake craving, don’t head over to a local diner or ice cream shop. Instead, whip out your blender and […]

Time stops for no journalist: The situated knowledge of news


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I don’t think I realized how much being an editor for the Daily Trojan would consume my life until I found myself sending messages about breaking news stories at 3 a.m. In high school and even during my first semester of college, journalism was, for me, kept in its own category of my life, one […]

U Jelly? U should be!


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★★★★★ It pains me to say that my latest donut adventure marks the penultimate post of my column, but I can at least say that it was a tasty end to my journey! Just like my experience with writing this biweekly column, my journey to U Jelly was long, but rewarding. With the store located […]

Parent Trap: The lucky ones


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“Parent Trap” is a feature that showcases the love stories of Trojan parents, as told by their kids. If your parents have a one-of-a-kind tale to tell, share it with us at [email protected]!   Throughout most of my life, I’ve never actually wondered how my parents fell in love. I don’t know why, but it was only […]

Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys have much to offer The Voice


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The Voice has become one of the most popular musical shows on television, far surpassing American Idol and others in the genre in the last several years. With it’s famous judges and all-star talent, the show presents one of the most collective and honest evolution of talent on television. Two of the judges, stars Adam […]

The 411 on the Snapchat Update


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Last week, Snapchat released its first major update in about a year, and it did not disappoint. Besides adding over 200 new stickers, the app introduced new audio and video calling capabilities. It’s a direct challenge to other popular messaging platforms such as Facebook Messenger and Slack, both of which have also recently focused efforts […]