How to have it all: Balancing school and a social life


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As USC students we have learned the importance of time management to be successful in the classroom, but time management goes beyond juggling all your class assignments. It is important to juggle both your school and social life. College students are constantly balancing life’s priorities. Though the thought of going out with your friends is […]

Keep moving


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Classes, extracurriculars, friends, sleep and then repeat. Amid the chaos of college life, fitting in a workout can seem like an impossible task. Making the trek to the gym is a hassle that many don’t have time for, but that doesn’t mean that physical fitness should be abandoned altogether. In fact, studies have shown that […]

FTFO: Fight the Flu Off


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Despite the scorching temperatures outside, fall is in full swing and the infamous USC plague is making its rounds. One need only listen to the sniffles, coughs and sneezes echo through Taper Hall to know that no one is really safe anymore. Students are rarely ever alone, eating together, sleeping together, going to (or ditching) […]

Ask Tiffany: Does dating exist at USC?


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Hey Tiffany, I’m 22, and a senior in college. As a guy, I have always wanted a relationship, which doesn’t seem to be what a lot of my friends around me are looking for at this age. I’ve been with a handful of ladies in the past couple years, and just when things seem like […]

Four time-saving apps for college students


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College students are always trying to maximize their time. Since academics and extracurricular activities consume a majority of our time as students, being able to do as much as we can as efficiently as possible is crucial so we can enjoy other hobbies, too. Here are some free phone apps that will make you more […]

Freshman orientation tips that will last through senior year


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College is truly a self-reflecting time, and it goes by much more quickly than we expect it to. When you come to orientation as a freshman, you might be in denial that you will all too soon be a senior, or that you should even listen to all those boring informational sessions. However, here are […]

Enemy territory: Misconceptions and explorations


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Walking on to UCLA’s campus felt beyond strange. I felt like someone should be yelling “Trojans aren’t invited!” at me or jeering at my obvious lack of UCLA gear. Instead, I just strolled down Bruin Walk, a place I never expected to find myself, and into the UCLA Garba. Garba is a festival celebrated in […]

Explore LA: Fun things to do off campus this weekend


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As one of the most vibrant cities in the world, Los Angeles has plenty of exciting things to do and places to visit. If you don’t know about them already, consider this list a guide for finding some interesting activities to do this weekend in L.A.: 1. Visit The Broad, L.A.’s Newest Contemporary Art museum […]

How to Trick Yourself into Being a Morning Person


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  Only about one in 10 people is actually a morning person, according to the Body Clock Guide to Mental Health. This is a statistic that may still seem too high for the nine other people that hit the snooze button religiously.Many factors, such as a dreaded class, late night studying or an unfavorable commute […]

The Benefits of a Mental Clean Slate


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College life can be difficult. Being 20-something in today’s society, and being immersed in our super competitive life at USC, leaves a lot of room for stress. The pressure that many of us feel to constantly succeed can sometimes get the best of us. However, thinking about how we deal with stress may alleviate negative […]