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USC rises one spot in 2027 US News & World Report rankings


By NICHOLAS CORRAL
September 21, 2026 in News, News Main Feature
The latest evaluation replaced measuring graduates’ debt with earnings.

USC rises one spot in 2027 US News & World Report rankings


By NICHOLAS CORRAL
September 21, 2026 in News, News Main Feature
The latest evaluation replaced measuring graduates’ debt with earnings.

University quietly changes PDP requirements, leaving students in the dark

USC Enrollment Services

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 21, 2026 in Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature
Students already enrolled in the program may lose out on aid and grants as a result of the rule change.

USC rises one spot in 2027 US News & World Report rankings


By NICHOLAS CORRAL
September 21, 2026 in News, News Main Feature
The latest evaluation replaced measuring graduates’ debt with earnings.

University quietly changes PDP requirements, leaving students in the dark

USC Enrollment Services

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 21, 2026 in Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature
Students already enrolled in the program may lose out on aid and grants as a result of the rule change.

USC rises one spot in 2027 US News & World Report rankings


By NICHOLAS CORRAL
September 21, 2026 in News, News Main Feature
The latest evaluation replaced measuring graduates’ debt with earnings.

SPORTS

USC football defeats Rutgers in high-scoring affair

Prophet Brown 99-yard pick six.

By ZACHARY NEWMAN
September 21, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature
USC seized its first road win but returned home with multiple defensive concerns.

USC football defeats Rutgers in high-scoring affair

Prophet Brown 99-yard pick six.

By ZACHARY NEWMAN
September 21, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature
USC seized its first road win but returned home with multiple defensive concerns.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

beabadoobee taps into alternative rock with ‘Pylon’

beabadoobee in the photoshoot for her new album, "Pylon"

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 21, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Reviews
The artist has grown into an addictive new sound.

beabadoobee taps into alternative rock with ‘Pylon’

beabadoobee in the photoshoot for her new album, "Pylon"

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 21, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Reviews
The artist has grown into an addictive new sound.

OPINION

Don’t let them tell you how to be sexy


By ANAHITA SAXENA
September 21, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature
Conservatives need to stop pushing the straight male gaze down our throats.

Don’t let them tell you how to be sexy


By ANAHITA SAXENA
September 21, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature
Conservatives need to stop pushing the straight male gaze down our throats.

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USC football returns: A breakdown of Week 0


By Nina Kremer
September 21, 2026 in News

Sen. Gary Peters to be director of Center for the Political Future


By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 21, 2026 in News, News Main Feature
The Michigan Democratic senator will replace founding director Robert Shrum.

USC funding helps serve local foster youth community


By DAHLIA BECK
September 21, 2026 in News
The Good Neighbors Campaign aims to forge connections with and support local organizations.

USC reported layoffs of 65 Viterbi employees

Door of USC Viterbi office

By FEIYU LONG
September 21, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature
The layoffs impacted the University’s information technology workforce and will take effect in November.

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USC soccer draws Oregon 1-1 in tight match

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By DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 21, 2026 in Soccer, Sports, Sports sub-main feature
A second-half goal evened the score, adding another tie to the Trojans’ record.

USC soccer draws Oregon 1-1 in tight match

USC women's soccer pictured in a game against Oregon.

By DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 21, 2026 in Soccer, Sports, Sports sub-main feature
A second-half goal evened the score, adding another tie to the Trojans’ record.

USC cross country looked to find footing in second meet

USC cross country in the PAC-12 XC Championships.

By KYLEIGH ZVARA
September 21, 2026 in Sports, Sports sub-main feature
The Trojans finished in 11th place out of 32 schools at the UC Riverside Invitational.
OUR COLUMNISTS

BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
Dugout Diaries

How ‘valuable’ can a pitcher really be?

MLB's MVP Award, do pitchers deserve to win it?

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
September 17, 2026 in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns
Cam Schlittler’s stellar season has put a spotlight on the pitcher-MVP debate.

SEAN CAMPBELL
A Wannabe Sports Writer

A look forward for USC Athletics


By SEAN CAMPBELL
April 24, 2026 in Sports, Sports Columns
Here are five dates you can circle on your calendar in the next year.

JULIA HO & HEYDY VASQUEZ
Sports For Dummies

Can we say ‘bye’ to buy games?

USC vs. Louisiana football 9/13/26

By JULIA HO
September 16, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Columns
USC’s spending habit isn’t new, but these matchups are hard to justify in its Big Ten era.

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The future of USC women’s flag football


By THE DAILY TROJAN PODCAST STAFF
March 12, 2026 in Multimedia, Podcasts, Talkin’ Troy
Hosts Emma Holloway and Marcus Partida sit down with co-founders of USC women’s flag football Alia Pasternak and Maliya Patel to discuss the sport’s growing popularity, how they aim to inspire the next generation of female football players and the future of flag football at USC.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

In Three Oaks, ‘Flag Day’ is for everyone

Albert Brayboy Sr. and Albert Brayboy Jr. sit next to each other, cld in U.S.A. merchandise.

By MARINA YAZBEK
September 21, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film
Two USC alums spotlight patriotism as a community value in their documentary.

In Three Oaks, ‘Flag Day’ is for everyone

Albert Brayboy Sr. and Albert Brayboy Jr. sit next to each other, cld in U.S.A. merchandise.

By MARINA YAZBEK
September 21, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film
Two USC alums spotlight patriotism as a community value in their documentary.

Amélie is not like other USC-born bands


By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
September 18, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music
After performing at a Battle of the Bands, the punk band is readying to record songs.
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From millions to billions: Celebrity brands aren’t ‘Rare’ anymore

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By DAILY TROJAN PODCAST STAFF
March 2, 2026 in Multimedia, Podcasts, Rhythm And News
“Rhythm and News” host Cami Culbertson breaks down top celebrity brands and why they are so successful, from Chamberlain Coffee to Rare Beauty, and analyzes how oversaturated markets have been taken over by these household names.

PABLO RODRIGUEZ
Global Gastronomy

Aladin Sweets & Market has the best mutton in LA


By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
September 16, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food, Reviews
The restaurant and market make for a great dining and shopping experience.

ADEN MAX JUAREZ
Underground Earworms

Melt reaches heavenly heights with soulful indie-pop warmth

Melt

By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
June 10, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
From clever lyricism to joyous grooves, this band’s rich arrangements are unforgettable.

NINA KREMER
Comic Relief

Queer comedians are killing it


By NINA KREMER
April 22, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Comic Relief
These creatives bring comedy into another dimension.
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ANNA JORDAN
Chronically Online

I don’t care that Geese was a psyop


By ANNA JORDAN
April 23, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
It’s one thing if the industry is shoving an artist down your throat; it’s another if they’re good.

AUBRIE COLE
Downloadable Content

‘It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this’

Students at their graduation ceremony

By AUBRIE COLE
April 24, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Games
Saying goodbye to the Daily Trojan and offering advice to aspiring games industry professionals in the final installment of this column.

FIONA FEINGOLD
Femininomenon

Thank you, Gloria Steinem


By FIONA FEINGOLD
September 11, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture
We owe it to the activist to continue fighting for the world with gender equality that she championed.
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Discover your classic rock before it becomes classic


By ALEX GROSS
September 10, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
Digging through my dad’s old records inspired me to find my own.

Discover your classic rock before it becomes classic


By ALEX GROSS
September 10, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
Digging through my dad’s old records inspired me to find my own.

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OPINION

Hidden hands are in the Trojan family too


By ATHENA BAUTISTA
September 18, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General
The work behind USC’s polished campus life is often overlooked — it's time students notice.

Hidden hands are in the Trojan family too


By ATHENA BAUTISTA
September 18, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General
The work behind USC’s polished campus life is often overlooked — it's time students notice.

Comedy podcasts are America’s new political battleground


By HANNA DIOP
September 18, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General
As comedians step into political media, influence is obvious but accountability is not.

Comedy podcasts are America’s new political battleground


By HANNA DIOP
September 18, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General
As comedians step into political media, influence is obvious but accountability is not.

You don’t have to go to the gym


By ELLORY MORAN
September 21, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General
Being open-minded with fitness options is necessary for the future of your health.

You don’t have to go to the gym


By ELLORY MORAN
September 21, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General
Being open-minded with fitness options is necessary for the future of your health.

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USC’s Religious Center is neglecting students with disabilities


By DAILY TROJAN PODCAST STAFF
April 20, 2026 in Podcasts, The Soapbox
USC boasts about having more religious groups than any other school in the country, but is the Religious Center really accessible to all students? Opinion writer Layan Alasseel brings to light how building code loopholes and budget cuts are preventing students with disabilities from finding community.

SOEFAE CHEN
Vital Signs

What if your gym could take care of you, too?


By SOEFAE CHEN
September 11, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns
A gym can offer something that just a workout can't: the feeling of being noticed.

PAULINA DA SILVA
Pauli’s Slice

I trust people who care about food


By PAULINA DA SILVA
April 29, 2026 in Columns, Opinion
When you value cuisine, you value the core merits of human nature.
OUR COLUMNISTS

HEYDY VASQUEZ
Undocutales

It is so important to never stop dreaming

Columnist Heydy Vasquez speaking at s podium

By HEYDY VASQUEZ
May 1, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General
Advocacy for undocumented students continues, despite a decade of student action.

EDHITA SINGHAL
Thinking Out Loud

Rethinking what leaving a mark at USC means

USC graduation ceremony

By EDHITA SINGHAL
April 20, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns
Impact doesn’t have to be loud; it can be the quiet help we provide.


ANDREW CARDENAS
No Straight Answers

Uncertainty is not a good reason to avoid love


By ANDREW CARDENAS
September 16, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General
Sometimes the boundaries that keep us safe are the same ones keeping us from what could happen.
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El tiempo cambia para lo mejor


By HEYDY VASQUEZ
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
Contribuyendo a la sección de español me ha dado esperanza para el periódico.

El tiempo cambia para lo mejor


By HEYDY VASQUEZ
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
Contribuyendo a la sección de español me ha dado esperanza para el periódico.

El tiempo cambia para lo mejor


By HEYDY VASQUEZ
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
Contribuyendo a la sección de español me ha dado esperanza para el periódico.

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Hecho en LATAM celebra cultura y comunidad


By EMMA KAHN
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
El creador es el hablante más reciente en compartir su historia con estudiantes.

Hecho en LATAM celebra cultura y comunidad


By EMMA KAHN
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
El creador es el hablante más reciente en compartir su historia con estudiantes.

Ema Schnidrig trae Argentina a USC


By HAYDéE CEPEDA
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
La jugadora de voleibol de playa llegó a USC lista para jugar desde Sudamérica.

Patriotismo en los deportes une en tiempos difíciles


By DANIELA MATTSON
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
Los deportes nos ayudan a sentirnos orgullosos de nuestra identidad cultural.

La música que amo cuenta las historias de mi vida

A Spotify playlist with images of Vivian's family

By VIVIAN MEJIA JUAREZ
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
Cada canción de mi banda sonora evoca un recuerdo de mis seres queridos.
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Features

Who to watch for at the 2026 Festival of Books


By MIA AREVALO, AANYA BANSAL, NIDHI BHOGI, KISHNEET KAUR, DANIELA MATTSON, SARA MCCARTHY & SAIRAKSHA THIRUNAVUKKARASU
April 17, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will host a wide array of actors, authors, advocates and more! Read about some of the big names coming to campus this weekend.

Who to watch for at the 2026 Festival of Books


By MIA AREVALO, AANYA BANSAL, NIDHI BHOGI, KISHNEET KAUR, DANIELA MATTSON, SARA MCCARTHY & SAIRAKSHA THIRUNAVUKKARASU
April 17, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will host a wide array of actors, authors, advocates and more! Read about some of the big names coming to campus this weekend.

‘Leave If You Can’ explores migration beyond borders


By MIRANDA HUANG & SOPHIA KANG
April 17, 2026 in Supplement
Amelia Frank-Vitale’s new book examines the young community in Honduras.

Ponytrick is anything but a one-trick Pony


By ANDREW CARDENAS & SOFIA MUSAKHANOVA
April 17, 2026 in Supplement
With folk-rooted lyrics and metal influences, Ponytrick is developing its own sound.

The importance of preserving political posters and protest art


By SUDHIR MATHEW
April 17, 2026 in Supplement
Meet the Los Angeles-based organization preserving the history of social movements.
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Magazine

Professors redesigned courses after ChatGPT’s launch. USC endorsed it


By ADAM YOUNG
April 1, 2026 in Campus, Cover, Magazine
Faculty saw a downturn in student engagement after ChatGPT launched in 2022.

Professors redesigned courses after ChatGPT’s launch. USC endorsed it


By ADAM YOUNG
April 1, 2026 in Campus, Cover, Magazine
Faculty saw a downturn in student engagement after ChatGPT launched in 2022.

Letter from the editors


By MIRANDA HUANG & MARIA LAGUNA
May 1, 2026 in Letter from the Editor, Magazine
Revelation (n), from the Merriam-Webster dictionary: an act of revealing to view or making known.

It is what it is


By JAY GARCIA
May 1, 2026 in Magazine, Perspectives
A beginners guide to letting go of the past.

After


By SOPHIA KANG
May 1, 2026 in Magazine
Sophia Kang writes a sonnet questioning "after death."
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