Six types of students you’ll find in every class


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As the final day to add and drop classes is on the horizon and introductions are over, lectures and discussion sections are in full force. We’re slowly but surely remembering what it’s like to take notes, and we’re accepting that our first assignments are due in about a week or two. For most of us, […]

How to accessorize with unique hand jewelry


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Recently, I have become obsessed with hand jewelry, especially with rings. On an average day, I wear up to 10 rings: massive rings, phalange rings, even nail rings. The best part about my ring obsession is that stores are seemingly obsessed with this trend too. Upon entering stores like TopShop, Zara, Forever21, Abercrombie and Urban […]

Standing out with sneaker style


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Sneakers have become a hot item on and off the runway this year. What used to be only workout gear, is now taking on a new role as a high fashion trend. The sporty and cool feel they give off can add an edge to any outfit. From Nikes to New Balances and Adidas, sneakers […]

Weekend fun, all week long


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College keeps us preoccupied with schoolwork and clubs throughout the week, but there is a whole world outside of academics. One of my favorite things to do when I have spare time is to explore different places in Los Angeles. Going to USC has its perks in that there is always something to do or […]

Five Things To Do in L.A. When You’re Homesick


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As wonderful as L.A. is with its perpetual sunshine, balmy beaches and abundance of great brunch spots, it’s still possible that you might get homesick. If you’re from out of state like I am, you’ve probably found yourself nostalgic for Mom’s cooking or something other than 75-degree weather. Whether it’s local food or a change […]

Swiping Right for Bilbao


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A few weeks ago, one of my best friends mentioned to me that she was starting to feel like most cities are fundamentally the same: you have your bars, your shopping centers, your restaurants and so on. The real differentiating factors, she said, are the people and memories we associate with every place. Though I […]

Back-to-school workout: Hit the gym with these 10 tracks


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For me, summer is always a time to detox. It’s a time to finally cook those healthy recipes and learn those impossible yoga poses bookmarked on my computer. Though being back at school is exciting, it is also incredibly difficult to commit to my cleansing summer lifestyle. Between reconnecting with friends over Bottega Louie dinners, one […]

Custom-made: Designing with you in mind


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This fall, when I took the offer to be design director of the Daily Trojan, I looked forward to two things. The first was the increased exposure of my designs to a larger audience than my usual Facebook circle. Second, I saw ever-growing potential in the paper and was excited to see how the many […]

Calling all college coffee lovers: Tips to combat post-caffeine calamity


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The line wrapping around TroGro at any given hour says it all. On campus, there is perhaps nothing more ordinary than a college kid clenching a cup of coffee. According to the National Coffee Association, 54 percent of Americans over age 18 are daily drinkers, but surprisingly, as a study by Nehlig et al. states, […]

Making a difference, one Oxford comma at a time


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Grammar, stylistic conventions and the more technical aspects of writing get a bad rap. We all know they’re necessary, but surely it’s the content that makes the writing, right? Besides, breaking the rules from time to time is how creative writing stays fresh. But this is the wrong way to look at it. The rules […]