Four tips that will help hone your body language


Since childhood, we have always been told to sit up straight and stand tall. Though at times this was an annoyance and we wanted our mothers to stop, there was quite a bit of truth in the request. As we age, one of the quickest things to fall short, besides the obvious of our eyesight […]

April Arts Roundup 


With warmer weather ahead it seems that festivals and events have too moved out doors. Spring is certainly a season to appreciate the nature around us, but it’s also one to appreciate great art. There are the more popular arts festivals like Coachella, but if you weren’t lucky enough to score tickets or it simply […]

Four thoughts students have when they spot a tour group


We’ve all been there. You’re running a few minutes late and pedal your bike faster, picking up speed to make up for lost time and (hopefully) get to class on time. But your plan is soon foiled when you suddenly have to slam on your brakes to avoid hitting the masses of people traversing campus. Now […]

Six things to buy on your next Trader Joe’s run


Though, unfortunately, there isn’t a Trader Joe’s within walking distance from campus (2017, come sooner please), sometimes it’s nice to grab an Uber or your friend’s car to make a trip to a grocery store other than Fresh & Easy and Ralph’s. I personally only shop at Trader Joe’s and am consistently satisfied with ever […]

Four substitutes for meat I used when I went pescetarian


There seems to be hype with different food crazes in this era. Gluten-free, vegan, pescetarian, dairy-free, vegetarian — the options are endless. I follow a gluten-free diet since the beginning of high school purely because I am allergic. I like to say that I jumped on the bandwagon before it was chic. This past summer […]

Life Lessons from The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt


The Netflix original series The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt combines the writing talents of quick-witted Tina Fey and an endearing performance by Ellie Kemper as the show’s eponymous protagonist. The combination of smart and hilarious writing, lovable characters, and a killer theme song have captured viewers’ hearts and taught them a few lessons, too. Kimmy, who, […]

Self/Split embodies the Asian American experience


Before a packed Ground Zero audience last night, four Asian diasporic artists spoke of identity, displacement, and finally, finding solace in creativity. The Visions & Voices event, which featured performances from Sam Chanse, D’Lo, Nicolas Wong and Chiwan Choi, tackled weighty topics from sexuality to immigrant identity, through mediums that we often don’t see from […]

Five ways to cope with post-spring break reality


With barely five weeks left of class, it’s safe to say that the most difficult time of the year is upon us. The Trojans have just returned from spring break, and regardless of where they went or how they spent their time, they must now face the reality of the remainder of second semester. USC […]

Radha: A place of giving, solely for the sake of yoga


Today, it seems that everyone and their mother is doing yoga, but yoga surely does not come cheap. In cities throughout the U.S., studios like Yoga to the People are making it their mission to make yoga accessible for everyone, regardless of experience or income. These types of studios offer classes that cater to yogis […]

Five must-take classes to brighten up your fall schedule


With registration fast approaching, you might be wondering what classes to take and how to craft a perfect schedule. If you’re a senior, odds are you’re going to have the freedom to take electives, and you most definitely should take advantage of the awesome classes USC has to offer. Here are five fun/popular/interesting classes you should […]