OPINION COLUMNS – OLD

Spring 2022 columns


Progress Without Profit
Sophie Roppe is a junior writing about nonprofit organizations and social justice. Her column, “Progress Without Profit,” runs every other Monday.

Tea-sha
Twesha Dikshit is a senior writing tongue-in-cheek satire on everyday life, the world around us and our daily march toward death. Her column, “Tea-sha,” runs every other Monday.

Advice from Dr. Blingspice
Emanuel Rodriguez is a junior offering advice on students’ most pressing questions. He is also the digital managing editor of the Daily Trojan. His column, “Advice from Dr. Blingspice,” runs every other Wednesday.

Good Taste
Reena Somani is a senior writing about food and its social implications. Her column, “Good Taste,” runs every other Thursday.

Triple Bottom Line
Montana Denton is a junior writing about environmental issues, sustainability and society. Her column, “Triple Bottom Line,” runs every other Thursday.

Modern Mind
Victoria Chan is a senior writing about neuroscience and the innovations of the field. Her column, “Modern Mind,” runs every other Friday.

Pan y Café
Angie Orellana Hernandez is a senior writing about contemporary Latinx experiences in conjunction with higher education. Her column, “Pan y Café,” runs every other Friday. She is also the Development and Recruitment Director at the Daily Trojan.

Law & Disorder
Helen Nguyen is a junior writing about law and social issues in her column “Law & Disorder.” She is also the opinion editor at the Daily Trojan.

The Carpool Lane
Lois Angelo is a junior writing about the perks, downsides and necessities of the commuter lifestyle in his column, “The Carpool Lane.” He is also the managing editor at the Daily Trojan.

The Eck’s Factor
Matthew Eck is a senior writing about hot-button social issues. His column “The Eck’s Factor” runs every other Wednesday. He is also the Wellness & Community Outreach Director at the Daily Trojan.

I Reckon
Quynh Anh Nguyen is a sophomore writing about the implications of current Southern political events in her column “I Reckon.”

Fall 2021 columns


Law & Disorder
Helen Nguyen is a junior writing about law and social issues. Her column, “Law & Disorder,” ran every other Monday.

Progress Without Profit
Sophie Roppe is a junior writing about nonprofit organizations and social justice. Her column, “Progress Without Profit,” ran every other Monday.

Byte of Life
Miguel Mercado is a sophomore writing about the impacts of technology and economics on 21st century college students. His column, “Byte of Life,” ran every other Tuesday.

I Reckon
Quynh Anh Nguyen is a sophomore writing about current political events as an Asian-American Southerner and California transplant. Her column, “I Reckon,” ran every other Tuesday.

Triple Bottom Line
Montana Denton is a junior writing about environmental issues, sustainability and society. Her column, “Triple Bottom Line,” ran every other Wednesday.

Trojan Psyche
Amina Niasse is a junior writing about USC stereotypes, archetypes and trends. She is also one of the features editors at the Daily Trojan. Her column, “Trojan Psyche,” ran every other Wednesday.

Chronically Catherine
Catherine Ames is a junior writing about life as a young person coexisting with chronic illness. Her column, “Chronically Catherine,” ran every other Thursday.

Good Taste
Reena Somani is a senior writing about food and its social implications. Her column, “Good Taste,” ran every other Thursday.

Advice from Dr. Blingspice
Emanuel Rodriguez is a junior offering advice on students’ most pressing questions. He is also the digital managing editor of the Daily Trojan. His column, “Advice from Dr. Blingspice,” ran every other Friday.

Back in My Day
Lois Angelo is a junior writing about the timeless lessons learned from older adults. He is also an associate managing editor of the Daily Trojan. His column, “Back in My Day,” ran every other Friday.

Spring 2021 columns


Progress Without Profit
Sophie Roppe is a junior writing about nonprofit organizations and social justice. Her column, “Progress Without Profit,” runs every other Monday.

The Principle’s Office
Julia Leb is a junior writing about philosophy, politics and social issues. Her column, “The Principle’s Office,” runs every other Monday.

Back in My Day
Lois Angelo is a sophomore writing about the intersections of gerontology and social issues. He is also co-chief copy editor of the Daily Trojan. His column, “Back In My Day,” runs every other Tuesday.

The Left and the Left Out
Javier Calleja Erdmann is a junior writing about politics. His column, “The Left and the Left Out,” usually runs every other Wednesday.

The Eck’s Factor
Matthew Eck is a rising junior writing about culturally relevant social issues. His column, “The Eck’s Factor,” typically runs every other Wednesday.

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Breaking Out
Victoria Valenzuela is a junior writing about criminal justice and prison reform and policies. Her column, “Breaking Out,” runs every other Thursday.

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Triple Bottom Line
Montana Denton is a junior writing about environmental issues, sustainability and society. Her column, “Triple Bottom Line,” runs every other Thursday.

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Chronically Catherine
Catherine Ames is a junior writing about life as a young person coexisting with chronic illness. Her column, “Chronically Catherine,” runs every other Friday.

Putting The “I” In Immigrant
Noelle Natividad is a sophomore writing about the immigrant experience in America. Her column, “Putting The ‘I’ In Immigrant,” runs every other Friday.

In Sickness and In Health
Yagna Sreeramaneni is a sophomore writing about the current issues in health. Her column, “In Sickness and in Health,” runs every other Friday.

Fall 2020 columns


Progress Without Profit
Sophie Roppe is a junior writing about nonprofit organizations and social justice. Her column, “Progress Without Profit,” runs every other Monday.

Carson on California
Stuart Carson is a senior writing about California politics. He is also one of the deputy diversity & inclusion directors for the Daily Trojan. His column, “Carson on California,” ran every other Monday.

The Principle’s Office
Julia Leb is a junior writing about philosophy, politics and social issues. Her column, “The Principle’s Office,” ran every other Monday.

Green Juice Skeptic
Sophia Ceniza is a junior writing about the intersections of wellness and social issues. She is also the wellness & outreach director of the Daily Trojan. Her column, “Green Juice Skeptic,” ran every other Tuesday.

Back in My Day
Lois Angelo is a sophomore writing about the intersections of gerontology and social issues. He is also co-chief copy editor of the Daily Trojan. His column, “Back In My Day,” runs every other Tuesday.

Manual Focus
Aisha Patel is a sophomore writing about soft skills in relation to current events. She is also co-chief copy editor of the Daily Trojan. Her column, “Manual Focus,” ran every other Tuesday.

The Eck’s Factor
Matthew Eck is a rising junior writing about culturally relevant social issues. His column, “The Eck’s Factor,” typically runs every other Wednesday.

As it Were
Michael Mikail is a senior writing about race, culture and politics. His column, “As It Were,” ran every other Wednesday. 

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Triple Bottom Line
Montana Denton is a junior writing about environmental issues, sustainability and society. Her column, “Triple Bottom Line,” runs every other Thursday.

She Begat This
Endiya Griffin is a freshman writing about current events through the lens of social justice and feminism, race and culture. Her column, “She Begat This,” runs every other Friday.

Putting The “I” In Immigrant
Noelle Natividad is a sophomore writing about the immigrant experience in America. Her column, “Putting The ‘I’ In Immigrant,” runs every other Friday.

Summer 2020 columns


She is Fierce
Andrea Klick is a rising junior writing about women’s identities. Her column, “She is Fierce,” typically runs every other Wednesday.

The Eck’s Factor
Matthew Eck is a rising junior writing about culturally relevant social issues. His column, “The Eck’s Factor,” typically runs every other Wednesday.

Spring 2020 columns


She is Fierce
Andrea Klick is a sophomore writing about women’s identities. Her column, “She is Fierce,” typically runs every other Monday.

’90s Kid Unleashed
Ellen Murray is a senior writing about being a millennial. Her column, “’90s Kid Unleashed,” typically ran every other Monday.

The Bar-On Brief
Shauli Bar-On is a senior writing about sociopolitical issues. His column, “The Bar-On Brief,” typically ran every other Tuesday.

Holding Center
Dillon Cranston is a sophomore writing about politics. His column, “Holding Center,” typically runs every other Wednesday.

Gray Matter
Jessica He is a senior writing about neuroscience. Her column, “Gray Matter,” typically ran every other Wednesday.

Piece of Mind
Adriana Zraly is a junior writing about mental health and well-being. Her column, “Piece of Mind,” typically ran the last Wednesday of every month.

The Eck’s Factor
Matthew Eck is a sophomore writing about culturally relevant social issues.  His column, “The Eck’s Factor,” typically runs every other Thursday.

Expat Generation
Javier Calleja Erdmann is a sophomore writing about the international student experience. His column, “Expat Generation,” typically runs every other Friday.