New advice column Ask Tiffany: Got questions?


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Dear readers, With her new advice column coming soon, blog columnist Tiffany Kuan is ready to take your questions and tackle your problems! From roommate situations to tips on breaking bad habits, Tiff is here to consider your case with wit, wisdom and a grounded set of values.  Submit your ethical quandaries to http://goo.gl/forms/Fwm0KxM8Dm and […]

Six types of students you’ll find in every class


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As the final day to add and drop classes is on the horizon and introductions are over, lectures and discussion sections are in full force. We’re slowly but surely remembering what it’s like to take notes, and we’re accepting that our first assignments are due in about a week or two. For most of us, […]

Weekend fun, all week long


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College keeps us preoccupied with schoolwork and clubs throughout the week, but there is a whole world outside of academics. One of my favorite things to do when I have spare time is to explore different places in Los Angeles. Going to USC has its perks in that there is always something to do or […]

Five Things To Do in L.A. When You’re Homesick


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As wonderful as L.A. is with its perpetual sunshine, balmy beaches and abundance of great brunch spots, it’s still possible that you might get homesick. If you’re from out of state like I am, you’ve probably found yourself nostalgic for Mom’s cooking or something other than 75-degree weather. Whether it’s local food or a change […]

Remedies for Apartment Realities


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You slowly see your friends trickle in over the course of the week as you take your time with unpacking and purchasing items for your new abode. The posters and room decorations seem to burgeon like flowers upon the walls just as you yourself seem to flourish as an independent individual capable of buying your […]

FIGHT ON: Trojan Spirit Tips To Fight Procrastination


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Laziness will be the death of you. As a theatre student, I may be overdramatizing, but I believe some of the greatest qualities a person can display are motivation and persistence. These qualities are unparalleled when compared to the intelligent, yet lazy lifestyle that seems to permeate college culture. According to a study from The […]

Top 4 problems all USC freshmen face


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Recognizing Building Acronyms “Where’s my class again?” “KAP?” “THH?” “VKC?” I know that for a lot of my friends and me, Google became our best friend when it came to looking up what the three-letter building code in our schedules. “USC KAP” we would frantically type into the search engine bar moments before our first […]

Have no fear: Five freshmen year myths debunked


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When you were a freshman, chances are you probably had a few ideas about college that turned out to be misconceptions. Whether it was stereotyping frat parties or telling horror stories about academic stress, pop culture often depicts college in exaggerated tones. In reality, most college myths are terribly skewed, and only some hold a […]

Your quick guide to a successful school year


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Welcome back USC Trojans! It’s the start of a new school year. Some of us may be freshmen who are still in awe of our beautiful campus or a senior, like me, who is trying to pretend that you will not be entering the real world in just 8 months. Lucky for you, I have tips […]

Dining at ‘SC is as easy as 1, 2, 3


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There’s a lot to look forward to at the beginning of the semester – new friends, new classes, new activities, and new environments. Just as important, however, is figuring out how to carry on with old, basic habits. Like eating. The USC dining halls can be a scary place for both new and returning students, […]