From the Editors
This magazine is the start of a new chapter, yet a continuation of the ones before.
The battle between industry and artistry
SDA alumni provide insights on their postgraduate years.
Teen dreams and art-grad screams
Four fine arts seniors explain their thesis exhibitions and career plans.
How I spent my college summers
USC seniors reflect on their college summers and share what they learned along the way.
Is Hollywood still bright enough to compete?
Young creatives are reimagining the film industry in the face of rising costs and shifting landscapes.
Shakespeare offers us a path to self-actualization
We still might have something to learn from centuries-old crossdressers.
Graduates
Four friends recently embarked on a USC tradition, taking graduation pictures across the University Park Campus with Daily Trojan photographer Jake Berg.
From the editors
The Spring 2025 Daily Trojan Magazine editors welcome readers to the first-ever “Graduation Issue.”
Parting Words: Answers
Tell me a joke
An exploration of the deep-rooted and vibrant comedy landscape at USC and beyond.