Have you accepted coffee as your collegiate savior?


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Ask my sister, parents, three-time roommate or anyone else who had the misfortune of going to a cafe with my picky palate, and they will confirm that I spent the first 18-and-a-half years of my life vehemently hating hot beverages. On Dec. 1, 2014, I made a life-changing decision that went against everything I had […]

New year, new style


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For thousands of school children (and some college students), the first day of school means one stressful decision: a first-day-of-school outfit. At the Daily Trojan this year, we had to make similar decisions, only our style wasn’t fashion — it was grammar. Every publication has a “style” — the way it writes certain words and […]

New and improved: Our vision for Blogs this fall


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Welcome to the Daily Trojan’s new and improved blog section! Last semester, we rolled out a new website that allowed us to launch six blogs aimed to build our online presence. Over the summer, we’ve made a few changes that we hope will enhance this section and appeal to a variety of interests that span across […]

Make these light and easy meals during move-in week


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All of the hustle and bustle of move-­in week got you looking for an easy way to unwind and refresh? All settled into your dorm or apartment but not yet willing to settle for the dining halls? Try these light and easy recipes that you can whip up without the need for any electric kitchen appliances. Breakfast/snack: Fresh fruit […]

FYF: How to fit in by standing out


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Arranging a lineup and planning an outfit go hand in hand for music festival attendees. Let’s not pretend that Coachella’s music festival is the only display of popular street fashion. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, the FYF Festival is sure to be a hub of the latest fashion trends. If you are feeling […]

Freshman year playlist takes us back to that first day


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When I think back to my first days as a USC student, there are songs that I instantly associate with the unique feelings of being a nervous and wide-eyed freshman. To this day, when I listen to these songs I’m instantly overwhelmed with the same emotions I felt back then when I was trying to […]

Inaugural Woogie Weekend Makes A Splash


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Woogie Weekend, a Do Lab production, was a weekend filled with nonstop, melodic house music, intimate vibes, and flooded stages as the rain created an unexpected turn towards the end of the festival on Sunday evening. The inaugural weekend of the festival premiered July 17-19 at the home base of where Lightning in a Bottle […]

A Small Bolt of Lightning in a Bottle: Woogie Weekend


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This coming weekend, The Do Lab is returning to the birthing grounds of Lightning in a Bottle at Oak Canyon Park with a new festival incarnation, Woogie Weekend. All those who are genuinely missing the LiB vibes from earlier this summer can get their woogie on one more time at a festival dedicated entirely to […]

In Photos: Insomniac Presents EDC Las Vegas


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Insomniac hosted its 19th annual Electric Daisy Carnival. Approximately 400,000 fans swarmed into the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on June 19th to celebrate music, life, individuality, and escape. From hundreds of dazzling and corky performers to multiple explosive firework shows, Insomniac emphasizes the experience entirely over the music. While the music never fails to impress each […]