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USG reaffirms support for RTPC faculty union

By DANIEL ESQUEDA
September 16, 2026 in News, News Main Feature, USG

Senators plan to vote at next week’s meeting to amend the election code.

USG reaffirms support for RTPC faculty union

By DANIEL ESQUEDA
September 16, 2026 in News, News Main Feature, USG

Senators plan to vote at next week’s meeting to amend the election code.

Viterbi project aims to propel Trojan football to victory

By JACK FARRINGER
September 16, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

An engineering team compiles past game data to train coaches and players.

USG reaffirms support for RTPC faculty union

By DANIEL ESQUEDA
September 16, 2026 in News, News Main Feature, USG

Senators plan to vote at next week’s meeting to amend the election code.

Viterbi project aims to propel Trojan football to victory

By JACK FARRINGER
September 16, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

An engineering team compiles past game data to train coaches and players.

USG reaffirms support for RTPC faculty union

By DANIEL ESQUEDA
September 16, 2026 in News, News Main Feature, USG

Senators plan to vote at next week’s meeting to amend the election code.

SPORTS

USC soccer falls to Purdue in final moments

By GISELLE SANANO
September 16, 2026 in Soccer, Sports, Sports Main Feature

The Trojans held their own but were not able to score against the Boilermakers.

USC soccer falls to Purdue in final moments

By GISELLE SANANO
September 16, 2026 in Soccer, Sports, Sports Main Feature

The Trojans held their own but were not able to score against the Boilermakers.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tattoos, bake sales, portraits: USC students fund, create short film

By SOPHIA KANG
September 16, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film

“Strays” fostered community not only on-screen but also on set.

Tattoos, bake sales, portraits: USC students fund, create short film

By SOPHIA KANG
September 16, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film

“Strays” fostered community not only on-screen but also on set.

OPINION

Go ahead, be the villain because you can

By MILAN HOANG
September 16, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Do not let anyone dictate how you should live, only you can answer to yourself.

Go ahead, be the villain because you can

By MILAN HOANG
September 16, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Do not let anyone dictate how you should live, only you can answer to yourself.

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Trojans raise concerns about electric scooter safety

By CHARLOTTE PALLANDT
September 16, 2026 in News, USG

Dozens of personal mobility vehicle crashes have been logged on campus this year.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art offers early look for local community

By DAHLIA BECK
September 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, News, News Sub-Main Feature

The museum had its ‘Neighborhood Preview Day’ on Sunday afternoon.

USC students rescue stray cats around campus

By APRIL MAO
September 15, 2026 in Campus, News, News Main Feature

Cats of USC offers care for stray cats by conducting trap-neuter-return procedures.

Keck top CEO, dean to step down from Keck, Keck School of Medicine

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 14, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

Both roles will be filled by other senior leadership at the respective institutions.

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Women’s volleyball sees mixed results in first homestand

By CALEB OLGUIN
September 15, 2026 in Sports, Sports sub-main feature, Volleyball

No. 169 USC left more to be desired in its three-match weekend stretch.

Women’s volleyball sees mixed results in first homestand

By CALEB OLGUIN
September 15, 2026 in Sports, Sports sub-main feature, Volleyball

No. 169 USC left more to be desired in its three-match weekend stretch.

Can we say ‘bye’ to buy games?

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.

OUR COLUMNISTS

BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON

Dugout Diaries

The thrill of the MVP chase

Los Angeles Dodgers star two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pursuing his fifth MVP award, but he is in a tight race with Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Ohtani is pictured here in a game against the Washington Nationals on April 24, 2024.

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
August 27, 2026 in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns

Give me a fight to the finish over one dominant performance any day.

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?

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.

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

‘Forgotten Island’ reflects on friendship through Philippine mythology

A Jo, Raissa and Raww animation for one of "Forgotten Island"'s posters.

By CAMILA ECHEVARRIA
September 15, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

The animated fantasy film explores relationships formed and strengthened beyond the digital age.

‘Forgotten Island’ reflects on friendship through Philippine mythology

By CAMILA ECHEVARRIA
September 15, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

The animated fantasy film explores relationships formed and strengthened beyond the digital age.

President Kim joins USC Thornton Symphony

By FELIX HWANGBO
September 14, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

The concert celebrated color, character and musical unity on campus Friday.

RHYTHM AND NEWS

All the latest in pop culture.

From millions to billions: Celebrity brands aren’t ‘Rare’ anymore

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

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.

OUR COLUMNISTS

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’

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.

JAM JOURNAL

A rotating column by the editors.

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

Education in America is far from equal

By JACOB STRAND
September 15, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

America needs to fight for equal education as inequality in the country is peaking.

Education in America is far from equal

By JACOB STRAND
September 15, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

America needs to fight for equal education as inequality in the country is peaking.

Pause the unfinished puzzle and return later

By SHRUTHI NADATHUR
September 15, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Closure requires embracing inevitable uncertainty and incompleteness.

Pause the unfinished puzzle and return later

By SHRUTHI NADATHUR
September 15, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Closure requires embracing inevitable uncertainty and incompleteness.

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.

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.

THE SOAPBOX

The best of Daily Trojan Opinion, in audio form.

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.