Ask Hahney: Staying in Touch


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Q: What are your pieces of advice for keeping in touch with people from home? I resonate with this question a lot because I was born and raised in New York and naturally (thanks to geography), most of my friends stayed in the Northeast. I grew up with a lot of these friends and keeping […]

Sips Tea: How I Got the Best (And Worst) Work Out by Going to the Club


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Three pumpkin spice frappuccinos and one Drake concert later, I’ve made it through another week of my senior year. As I make plans to relax and recover this Friday, many other students will be doing the exact opposite at the weekender at Stanford. Even though I have never attended the weekender (not for a lack […]

The Rise of Augmented Reality at USC


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While virtual reality (VR) seems to be all around Los Angeles this year in the form of Google Cardboards and Samsung Gear VR’s, there is another immersive technology that may become even more impactful. Augmented reality (AR) is slowly emerging as an area of heavy investment in the tech industry, and it can already be […]

Ask Hahney: Finding Your Space


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Q: There are so many things that I could do on campus, but I don’t know where to start! How did you begin exploring your interests? Also, how do I tell if I am spreading myself too thin with all of my activities? Fun fact: USC has over 800 recognized student organizations. EIGHT. HUNDRED. That’s […]

How I Landed a Job Styling Beyoncé


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So to address the question I’m sure many of you are asking: Yes, I work at one of the top PR fashion showrooms where we dress celebrities, including the Queen herself. No, I don’t get to keep any of the clothes. *sad face emoji* But rest assured, my job is much better than Anne Hathaway’s […]

Ask Hahney: Feeling unconfident in LA


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I have a hard time feeling confident in how I look. Everyone in LA is so beautiful. Any advice on how to love myself? Everyday I look in the mirror, I can choose to do one of two things. I can either look myself in the eyes and smile at my reflection or I can […]

SIPS TEA: MO’ CHANGES, MO’ PROBLEMS?


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The first week of classes are over and you might still be nursing a bad hangover after all the LITivities you attended over the weekend, but hold off on sippin’ another until after you’ve read the rest of this blog. Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, you have to have noticed all the construction […]

Academia Nuts: Introducing A New Column On USC Research


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At the University of Southern California, there are a few different incarnations of prestige. They reside in athletic tradition, celebrity donations, high-profile speakers, a couple of stellar undergraduate programs, and USC’s status as a top-tier research institution. This is not an exhaustive list, but it is illustrative of how we measure worth at our school. […]

New advice column: Ask Hahney


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Dear readers, Our new advice columnist Hahney Yo is ready to take your questions and tackle your problems! From roommate situations to tips on breaking bad habits, Hahney is here to consider your case with wit, wisdom and a grounded set of values. Submit your ethical quandaries to https://goo.gl/forms/Bni6CUsfXaHd7oRt1 and be on the lookout for sage advice from […]

SIPS TEA: MAJOR KEY ALERT: READING THIS BLOG


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On August 22nd, I will experience my last first day of school.  Thinking about it makes me want to reach out to every person that I’ve met along the way who I know is about to start their senior year as well and reminisce over a memory we shared together. A seemingly short three years […]