Heartbreaks and Brainbreaks


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Four weeks in, it’s obvious that school is officially in full swing. The sudden onslaught of midterms, projects and homesickness can often leave us feeling overworked. Adding in first heartbreaks of the year can make for a nasty mix. Bad days, breakups or even boatloads of work can sometimes make you feel like your universe […]

On Involvement: Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars


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With midterm season just around the corner, and campus activities heating up, the stress of balancing academic and extracurricular commitments may have already begun creeping up on students. Ambitious, and motivated by a multitude interests — the average USC student may find that their key problem when it comes to extracurricular activities isn’t finding them […]

Ask Tiffany: Romantic troubles


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Dear Tiffany,  So, I met this guy this summer when I was abroad, and we sort of had a fling. Halfway through, I realized he wasn’t the best dude. Handsome? Oh, yes. Boyfriend material? No. However, I still can’t get him out of my brain! I still find myself waiting for his text responses and […]

Late night eats around USC


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As Trojans we tend to stay up really late. Whether studying in Leavey Library or partying with friends – you are bound to get hungry. Here’s a list of places near campus and in Downtown L.A. where you can walk, Uber or have food delivered when you get hungry: Ground Zero: On campus café Ground […]

5 underrated places to eat on campus


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Everyone knows about Lemonade, Seeds, Panda Express and California Pizza Kitchen in Campus Center. Located in the center of campus, these dining options are arguably the most popular places to grab lunch at USC. When 12:30 p.m. rolls around, you can almost guarantee that any of these places will have lines out the door. However, […]

In the wake of the heat wave


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After the sun beat down on us with no mercy last week, there are two must-have items you should make sure to take with you before walking out of the house this week: sunscreen and a water bottle. While walking back and forth between classes and being outside all day on game days, staying hydrated […]

Study spaces: 5 places that promote productivity


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As the third week of classes wraps up, it’s safe to say that school is officially in full swing, which means beginning to prepare for that inevitable onslaught of midterms, group projects and papers that we’d rather not think about. Though Leavey Library’s infamous pastel-colored halls may be many a student’s choice of study prison, […]

Ask Tiffany: Celebrity worship, dorm dogs and iced coffee


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Dear Tiffany, I am an active followers of all things Kardashian — Twitter, Snapchat, mobile gaming and occasional merchandise purchases. Does this guilty pleasure need to carry such a harsh social stigma? Can a person indulge in celebrity worship and still feel like a decent person with integrity? I know many intellectual, socially conscious people […]

Journeys and Destinations: The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner


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Let’s be honest, California isn’t exactly known for its public transportation. However, the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, which runs oceanside for 350 miles, finds a way to make the journey enjoyable. The train serves all of Southern California, with a total of 27 stops in convenient locations such as Irvine, Simi Valley and Santa Barbara. It’s […]

West Coast, best coast: Why you shouldn’t go East for college


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Three months ago I watched my friends begin going through their closets, suddenly super stressed, meticulously trying to pick and choose the sweaters and jackets that they could manage to fit in their suitcases. I watched as their rooms started to fill with big, brown, paper boxes they had to ship across the country. I […]