A tightrope in a typhoon: the events of the last two months, in retrospect
Balance — or lack thereof — can affect everything from the weekend to the world order.
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Juggling GPAs and red cups
How Trojans navigate the dual pressures of academic ambition and a social life that rarely slows down.
Glitz, glamour, grind: performing success at USC
When balance becomes performative, exhaustion stays off screen.
A conversation between selves
Inner child, can you hear me? Are you awake?
DT Dialogues: Peeking behind the curtain with actor, professor Paul Urcioli
A Q&A on balancing the life of a working screen and stage actor with teaching at the School of Dramatic Arts.
Why you should approach college relationships with empathy, for yourself
Balancing compassion for others with one’s personal needs can be complicated.