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Over 300 affordable housing units to be added near downtown Los Angeles

By ANYA MOTWANI
September 9, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

Two new projects aim to help address housing needs in Skid Row and Koreatown.

Over 300 affordable housing units to be added near downtown Los Angeles

By ANYA MOTWANI
September 9, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

Two new projects aim to help address housing needs in Skid Row and Koreatown.

USC placed 37th in college free speech rankings

By STELLA MUZIN & APRIL MAO
September 9, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature

The University earned “green light” rating among 76 others out of 493 rated universities.

Over 300 affordable housing units to be added near downtown Los Angeles

By ANYA MOTWANI
September 9, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

Two new projects aim to help address housing needs in Skid Row and Koreatown.

USC placed 37th in college free speech rankings

By STELLA MUZIN & APRIL MAO
September 9, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature

The University earned “green light” rating among 76 others out of 493 rated universities.

Over 300 affordable housing units to be added near downtown Los Angeles

By ANYA MOTWANI
September 9, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

Two new projects aim to help address housing needs in Skid Row and Koreatown.

SPORTS

USC football records first shutout since 2024 in defensive masterclass

Freshman Wide Receiver Trent Mosley has been dominant in the young season, as he hauled in over 100 yards with two touchdowns last week. He is pictured here in Friday’s game against Fresno State University on Sept. 4.

By DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 9, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

Two safeties and five sacks propelled No. 14 USC to a 39-0 victory Friday night.

USC football records first shutout since 2024 in defensive masterclass

By DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 9, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

Two safeties and five sacks propelled No. 14 USC to a 39-0 victory Friday night.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘The Knave and the Moon’ shines with weak plot armor

By SOPHIA KANG
September 9, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Literature, Reviews

The ending of Rachel Gilig’s duology is mediocre in every way.

‘The Knave and the Moon’ shines with weak plot armor

By SOPHIA KANG
September 9, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Literature, Reviews

The ending of Rachel Gilig’s duology is mediocre in every way.

OPINION

Pay attention, your future will thank you

By ARMAND SJARIFFUDIN
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Giving tasks our undivided attention teaches us to be present in our own lives.

Pay attention, your future will thank you

By ARMAND SJARIFFUDIN
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Giving tasks our undivided attention teaches us to be present in our own lives.

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USC AI use not significant portion of carbon footprint, University says

By KIYOMI MIURA
September 9, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

Faculty and students remain torn as they acknowledge the environmental costs of new artificial intelligence tools.

USG amends senate meeting rules, announces summer highlights

By DANIEL ESQUEDA
September 9, 2026 in News, USG

Chief of staff Shrinidhi Sriram highlighted USG receiving 211 applications during its recruitment process.

Protesters demand USC end its cadaver contract with the US Navy

By DAHLIA BECK
September 4, 2026 in Campus, News, News Main Feature

Representatives from pro-Palestinian organizations spoke at Thursday’s rally.

PopMart replaces Sprinkles vending machine outside Bookstore

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 4, 2026 in News

The Bookstore is collaborating with PopMart in an attempt to keep with the trends and bring in exciting brands.

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USC women’s volleyball bounces back in dominant sweep

Sophomore opposite hitter Abigail Mullen lead USC with 11.5 points on Sunday. She is pictured here in a game against UCLA on Oct. 29, 2025.

By CALEB OLGUIN
September 9, 2026 in Sports, Sports sub-main feature, Volleyball

The Trojans swiftly handled the University of San Diego after two consecutive losses.

USC women’s volleyball bounces back in dominant sweep

By CALEB OLGUIN
September 9, 2026 in Sports, Sports sub-main feature, Volleyball

The Trojans swiftly handled the University of San Diego after two consecutive losses.

No. 14 USC football dominates Fresno State in 39-0 victory

By CALEB OLGUIN
September 4, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

The Trojans’ 23-point second quarter propelled their Friday night shutout.

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

Usage rate is a love language

Sophomore guard Jazzy Davidson will share the floor with senior guard JuJu Watkins after not playing together in Davidson’s opening season with the Trojans. Davidson is pictured playing against Pepperdine on Nov. 28, 2025.

By JULIA HO
September 2, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns

On the court, the most romantic thing you can do is give up the ball.

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

‘For the people, by the people’: Inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
September 4, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture, Museums

The museum is preparing to open its doors to the public later this month.

‘For the people, by the people’: Inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
September 4, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture, Museums

The museum is preparing to open its doors to the public later this month.

‘The Girl in the River’ struggles to develop depth

By MARINA YAZBEK
September 4, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

The suspense film fails to go beyond the predictable plot for a crime movie.

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

A dummy’s guide to hot pot

By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
September 2, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food

Chinese restaurant chain Yangguofu Malatang offers lots of options to build your own hot pot bowl.

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

Olivia Rodrigo has been a girl’s girl

Olivia Rodrigo singing into a megaphone during "Guts" tour.

By FIONA FEINGOLD
August 28, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Women deserve comedies that authentically depict the depth of their friendships.

JAM JOURNAL

A rotating column by the editors.

The rhythm of my life

By ANDREW CARDENAS
August 27, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Like a heartbeat, music has always been there, carrying the emotions I struggle to express.

The rhythm of my life

By ANDREW CARDENAS
August 27, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Like a heartbeat, music has always been there, carrying the emotions I struggle to express.

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OPINION

Democrats are failing the data center litmus test

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 4, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Data centers are the next ecological frontier for liberal California representatives.

Democrats are failing the data center litmus test

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 4, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Data centers are the next ecological frontier for liberal California representatives.

The loneliness epidemic neglects the benefits of solitude

By SHRUTHI NADATHUR
September 3, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Embracing solitude initiates the space necessary for self-understanding.

The loneliness epidemic neglects the benefits of solitude

By SHRUTHI NADATHUR
September 3, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Embracing solitude initiates the space necessary for self-understanding.

Student discounts end, but brand habits don’t

By KRYSTAL ROSE UDUMA
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Students get savings now. Brands get years to make leaving nearly impossible.

Student discounts end, but brand habits don’t

By KRYSTAL ROSE UDUMA
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Students get savings now. Brands get years to make leaving nearly impossible.

THE SOAPBOX

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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.