Arigatō, Café Dulce!


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★★★★★ This week, in the heart of Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, I explored a local favorite, Café Dulce. I tasted a variety of the donuts they have to offer, all of which found a special place in my heart. Because it is located in the Japanese Village Plaza, the little shop is surrounded by authentic […]

Memory lane: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis concert is one of the greats


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When I was in high school, my guilty pleasure was attending concerts. I had two best friends who were always on board and ready with tickets to come with me to the menagerie of venues. I had probably been to every venue in my hometown of Phoenix more than twice and was always willing to […]

Eight Starbucks “secret” recipes to savor before the semester ends


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With only about six weeks left (seriously, how fast has time flown though?!) before classes officially end on Dec. 4, things have been getting extra busy; coursework has been piling up, midterms are in full force and thousand-word documents have been typed up on our laptops. Many of us have probably been pulling all-nighters to […]

Hanging by a thread


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When I think of dangling modifiers. I think of a mountain climber on a cliff. His gloved hands grasp loosely on the crude rocks above him. His feet keep him hoisted and stable. But only for now. At any moment, any slip of the hand or cracking rock could send him plummeting down into the […]

Writing out loud: The beauty of Blogs


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Witty. Introspective. Moving. Laugh-out-loud funny. The Daily Trojan Blogs are all these things and more, a hybrid of web and log, a form that takes the diary and all its personal, retrospective aspects and meshes it with public immediacy to make an outlet of expression that’s not quite like anything else. Here, we don’t need […]

What to wear to the weekender


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As grateful as I am for Southern California’s beautiful 70 degree temperatures, the cozy knits and adorable leggings I see while online shopping have left me craving chillier weather. Luckily, my prayers have been answered with the Weekender right around the corner. This year we actually have a moment to breath and process that it […]

14 last minute Halloween costume ideas


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Halloween is coming up, and in my opinion having the perfect costume is essential for a fantastic night of candy-fueled debauchery. Figuring out what to dress up as can be difficult, especially if you need multiple costumes, but I’m here to help. If midterms have gotten the best of you and you still haven’t decided […]

In Photos: Living arrangements around the world


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Finding housing year to year is a common source of stress for students. Deciding where to live while studying in another country can be even more difficult. While some study abroad programs provide housing for students, other programs require that students find their own arrangements. From dorms, to apartments to homestays, once you’re settled in it’s […]

10 Instagram-Worthy Places on Campus


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USC has a specific type of architecture characterized by its red brick and arched windows. However, there are several places on campus that boast underrated beauty. They can be found in front of, behind and sometimes between the buildings we see day in and day out. If you’re looking for a new place to enjoy […]

Feel on top of the world at these L.A. rooftop restaurants


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The City of Angels can best be seen from up above and what’s a better way to spend a Friday night than sharing a meal (or a cocktail) with your friends with the luminescent backdrop of Los Angeles skyline? Here are some of the best spots where you can enjoy a meal with a view. […]