Troy Talk: USC vs. UCLA grades


The Trojan faithful came back from a week of family and turkey to witness a truly tremendous sight. Legendary guitarist Slash opened up with the national anthem and the largest crowd of the year at 84,000 was ready to take back the Victory Bell. It really never looked good in baby blue anyway. Coach Clay […]

Dutch Girl at USC: Watching the European refugee crisis unfold from abroad


This past summer, Europe entered what might become known as the most monumental migration crisis in recorded history. As capacity for Syrian and Iraqi refugees in surrounding countries such as Turkey and Lebanon was reached, boatloads of desperate families started to arrive in Greece. Not all boats made it safely across the water. Images such […]

Giving thanks for USC


As Thanksgiving has just passed us by, this is the perfect time to reflect on everything you’re grateful for in your life. USC offers a lot of amenities and resources that are otherwise unavailable in other institutions, and I appreciate many things in this multiple-faceted establishment. At USC, I am thankful for… Free Uber Our […]

15 signs you’re addicted to Christmas music


‘Tis the season!  Well, for starters, you’ve turned on your playlist and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. No, you’re not. You watch Christmas movies just for the soundtrack. “Baby It’s Cold Outside” is the best part of Elf. When you hear it, you can’t help but sing along. No matter where you are. During the […]

Four fantastic music apps you need to tune in on


If you want to experience music in a new way, you should look to the App Store for some inspiration. These apps, which either allow you to create or consume music, can expand your horizons and connect you with your favorite tunes in ways you never thought of before. Cove (Free) – Humane Engineering Ltd. […]

Serious Matters: Your vs. You’re


The nice thing about social media spats is that you can instantly tell whether the person you’re arguing is actually worth your time based on their grammar skills. There are many classic simple errors that are instant tip offs, but none bigger than your vs. you’re. One of them is a possessive pronoun. The other […]

Troy Talk: USC vs. Oregon grades


Who would have thought? The one time we don’t get crushed in the first quarter we get crushed in the game. Maybe we should purposely tank the first quarter. Or maybe we should just win the game. The Trojans came into Eugene with a lot of momentum and left after getting punched in the gut, […]

Ask Tiffany: Am I out of his League?


Dear Tiffany, My boyfriend and I have been together for five years. The relationship is stable, and I’m sure he loves me. But the thing is, he doesn’t really a goal in life and he is in his mid-twenties. He works during the day (service industry) and plays League of Legends at night. He’s not […]