How to wear summer accessories all year long


Summer break has ended, and most people are being forced to say goodbye to sandals and crop tops. However, warm weather is here to stay in Southern California, which makes varying outfits for the hot weather a year-round dilemma for USC students. Though accessories may seem small and unimportant, it is always the small details […]

A Day in the Life


Students gather in Hahn Plaza Thursday at noon for the premiere of “A Day in the Life of USC Dornsife,” a short film that captures scenes of Dornsife students going about their daily business on campus and around the world on a single day.

Q & A: Pressed Juicery fosters health beyond food


In Los Angeles, it’s difficult not to think of the health-conscious dietary sticklers the city’s residents are known to be. From spinning and cycle classes to organic detoxifiers and endless varieties of quinoa recipes, L.A. is as progressive and contemporary when it comes to food and drink as any other city. Perhaps nothing personifies this […]

Put a winning twist on USC waffles for a breakfast fit for champions


The first two weeks of school mark a grace period in terms of food options at USC’s three main dining halls. As we delve further into the semester, however, we might begin to grow tired of the selections offered regularly, calling for much-needed creativity on our parts. By now, nearly all students have made themselves […]

Dr. Dre’s The Chronic possesses timeless quality and social relevance


Welcome to Classics’ Corner, a weekly music blog that reviews classic albums from a wide variety of genres. Every week will examine an album considered influential to its genre and generally innovative. Artists profiled will range from Nas to Led Zeppelin. The featured albums’ impact, style and legacy will be explored. The ultimate goal is […]

Ready for takeoff: Opinion Fall 2015


As the fall semester launches into motion, so too do the people behind Daily Trojan Opinion pages to bring you the most advanced editorial section yet. This fall, Daily Trojan Opinion has rolled out an ambitious new vehicle in pursuit of of our old mission, and it is my pleasure to introduce a newly polished Opinion […]

Freshman fashion mistakes (and how to avoid them)


Though trends come and go, there are certain fashion rules that facilitate the transition from high school to college. Abiding by these style statutes may distract from the lost look in your eyes as you recover from USC culture shock and save you the embarrassment of becoming “that” freshman. The label is notorious, and labels […]

Your guide to on-campus dining options


Whether you’ve got your card loaded up with meal swipes and dining dollars or are still a little new to campus, here’s a breakdown to the many on-campus dining options USC has to offer. Dining Halls First up: The dining halls. Most freshmen must purchase a large meal plan with many or unlimited meal swipes […]

All 47 Miley Cyrus album tracks ranked from “bestest” to “best”


Miley Cyrus is my personal Jesus. There’s something magnetic about her un-manicured and DGAF attitude at a time when pop culture seems to be veering toward the polished Taylor Swift & Co. singer/models of the world. Basically, I think she’s twerktastic. In honor of her existence and her hosting the VMAs this year, I’ve ranked […]