In the wake of the heat wave


By
 in ,
After the sun beat down on us with no mercy last week, there are two must-have items you should make sure to take with you before walking out of the house this week: sunscreen and a water bottle. While walking back and forth between classes and being outside all day on game days, staying hydrated […]

Top 5 College Closet Essentials


By
 in , ,
College often means studying, studying and more studying. It almost seems like there is no room to think about anything else other than classes. Nothing like friends, family and especially fashion. When rushing to get to class every morning because you overslept, how you look may be the last thing on your mind. You might […]

Four one-of-a-kind tortilla recipes for college students


By
 in , ,
As college students, we’re always looking to stretch a dollar as far as we can. When it comes to grocery shopping, it can be difficult to find affordable ingredients that can be used in multiple ways. Tortillas are one of my favorite go-­tos when it comes to making a quick, cheap and easy meal. Gone […]

What Your Gameday Style Says About You


By
 in ,
Everyone has their go-to outfit on gameday — the one you daydream about wearing all week while waiting for Saturday to come. Where you can be found and what you are doing during a USC home football game can be easily discerned from your game day attire. Are you running around 28th Street in a […]

A Dutch Girl at USC: First Impressions


By
 1 Comment/in ,
One month ago, 133 Marshall exchange students made their way to Los Angeles from all around the globe. For some it was a bigger culture shock than for others, but I believe I speak on behalf of all of us when I say that the past four weeks have been filled with new experiences. I […]

Study spaces: 5 places that promote productivity


By
 in , ,
As the third week of classes wraps up, it’s safe to say that school is officially in full swing, which means beginning to prepare for that inevitable onslaught of midterms, group projects and papers that we’d rather not think about. Though Leavey Library’s infamous pastel-colored halls may be many a student’s choice of study prison, […]

Ask Tiffany: Celebrity worship, dorm dogs and iced coffee


By
 in , ,
Dear Tiffany, I am an active followers of all things Kardashian — Twitter, Snapchat, mobile gaming and occasional merchandise purchases. Does this guilty pleasure need to carry such a harsh social stigma? Can a person indulge in celebrity worship and still feel like a decent person with integrity? I know many intellectual, socially conscious people […]

Journeys and Destinations: The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner


By
 1 Comment/in ,
Let’s be honest, California isn’t exactly known for its public transportation. However, the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, which runs oceanside for 350 miles, finds a way to make the journey enjoyable. The train serves all of Southern California, with a total of 27 stops in convenient locations such as Irvine, Simi Valley and Santa Barbara. It’s […]

Introducing Indonesia


By
 in ,
With recruiting season now in full swing, USC students are clamoring to land internships for the school year and jobs for after graduation. However, it’s not too early to begin thinking about summer employment as well. Some of you may know that USC offers opportunities for students to study and intern abroad. Students have an […]