Five points to chew on for this POP-ular, corny study snack


With finals coming up , many of us are preparing for the long nights ahead. For foodies, December offers a unique challenge – finding the perfect study snack, a snack that is light but filling, classic but not boring and, most importantly, easy to make. For me, there’s only one ultimate midnight snack for college […]

Troy Talk: USC vs. Colorado grades


Alright guys, this is getting a little bit out of hand. We have been down at the end of the first quarter in all of the last five games. To say that we are coming out of the gates slow is an understatement. But something has to be said about the resiliency the Trojans are […]

Ask Tiffany: Gobsmacked by lip-smacking ex


Dear Tiffany, My high school boyfriend and I both chose to attend USC, but we broke up right before the beginning of freshman year. Four years later, I have an amazing boyfriend, and see my ex fairly often. Recently, my interactions with my ex have become a little weird. I saw him making out with […]

The art of stress-free productivity


As college students (especially at a high-ranked university such as USC), we are constantly faced with intense pressure and stress to achieve high grades and accomplishments that might bring us closer to our career goals and post-grad aspirations. Whether studying for exams, or preparing projects, presentations, homework, interviews, there’s always an upcoming deadline to face, […]

Guide to Brentwood’s Country Mart


As you enter Brentwood, you will immediately see a plethora of people walking around in their gym outfits (perhaps having just Soul-Cycled), or sipping coffee under a restaurant awning. Quaint little cafes and shops line the streets, and you can easily find places to grab a healthy snack. Brentwood is an affluent neighborhood characterized by […]

Cirque ‘SC-inspired treats that put the fun in funnel cake


With the recent cooler weather and gloomy, overcast days, our campus has been lacking in brightness and summer warmth. A way to cheer up and reminisce summer is to bring back the celebration of summer festivities. Today, the USC Performing Arts Committee and USG brought to us a visual spectacle with live performances and servings […]

Espresso yourself: Urth Caffé vs. Augie’s Coffee House Point-By-Point


Coffee. Whether this godsend keeps you awake for your 8 a.m. or your all-nighter, it’s definitely a must-have for many college students. The million-dollar question students face each day isn’t whether or not to get coffee, but where. This week, we’re offering up a debate over two coffee shops, Urth Caffé and Augie’s Coffee House. […]

Kid show theme songs that will bring you back to the good ol’ days


There are countless songs that every millennial knows the lyrics to word for word: “A Thousand Miles,” “Ignition (Remix)” and, of course, the “SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song.” In fact, before many of us even knew how to talk, we were able to recognize the theme song to our favorite TV shows. The opening notes to […]