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To brace for our nation’s most contentious election, young people must vote. The post Gen Z will make or break the 2024 elections appeared first on Daily Trojan .

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The Trojans will have the opportunity to prove themselves against a quality Power 5 team. The post LIVE BLOG: USC wraps 2019 season against Iowa in the Holiday Bowl appeared first on Daily Tro...

https://dailytrojan.com/2019/12/27/live-blog-usc-wraps-2019-season-against-iowa-in-the-holiday-bowl/

The Trojans look to improve their bowl standing and stay in the Pac-12 South race with a win over the rival Bruins. The post LIVE BLOG: USC hosts UCLA in regular season finale appeared first o...

https://dailytrojan.com/2019/11/23/live-blog-usc-hosts-ucla-in-regular-season-finale/

True freshman quarterback Kedon Slovis will make his first start as a Trojan against No. 23-ranked Stanford. The Cardinal are also led by a first time starter at signal-caller in junior Davis Mil...

https://dailytrojan.com/2019/09/07/live-blog-usc-hosts-rival-stanford-in-second-game-of-2019-season/

While Trump’s statements regarding who the caravan consists of are flat out untrue, the more coherent arguments against allowing the caravan’s entry into the U.S. need to take a few key persp...

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/10/25/translating-the-caravan-crisis-into-a-human-issue/

It’s this divide that has shaped the deserts of which four presidential administrations have vehemently warned for decades. The post Border Mirage: The Decades-Long Illusion of Peril appeare...

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/10/25/border-mirage-the-decades-long-illusion-of-peril/

I’m a straight man and the #MeToo movement has made me self-conscious. I want to support women, help them feel safe and make sure I’m being respectful. What are some ways I can do this? The...

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/10/11/ask-hecuba-respect-in-the-metoo-movement/

All these resources are here to remind you that you are valuable, and your presence is valuable, even if you may be feeling stressed about your looming finals schedule. The post Mental health r...

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/04/16/mental-health-resources-to-help-you-cope-with-stress/

We've got some tips to help you stay on track with healthy eating to improve your college experience The post How to Eat Healthy in College appeared first on Daily Trojan .

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/04/16/how-to-eat-healthy-in-college/

In the end, self-love is something that begins and ends with you. The post Tips for Self-love appeared first on Daily Trojan .

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/04/10/tips-for-self-love/

A better relationship with yourself equals better relationships with others. The post How to Date Yourself appeared first on Daily Trojan .

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/04/03/how-to-date-yourself/

The world comes together in a hostel. The post Hostile Hostels? appeared first on Daily Trojan .

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/04/03/hostile-hostels/

Time management can be a battle when you’re committed to a hectic course load, a part-time job and several extracurricular activities. But it can be done. The key is to develop effective habits...

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/02/20/operate-efficiently-key-balancing/

For most people, traveling with friends is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences. Especially with a 3-day weekend and spring break in the near future, it’s on everyone’s minds. Y...

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/02/20/solo-traveling-worth/

I transfered to USC for my sophomore year and although I live only 30 minutes away from campus, this school felt like an alien planet. My first semester I knew no one, had no idea how to get arou...

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/02/20/surviving-the-transfer/

Swipe left if it’s a no go. Swipe right if you’re down. From Tinder to Bumble, dating apps are a pretty prevalent force on college campuses, but are they ruining the magic of the organic way ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/02/20/power-right-swipe-usc-campus/

Q: How does a college student deal with depression? Please don’t say contact the Counseling Center. There are so many reasons freshman year is a difficult time for everyone, and the most import...

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/02/20/ask-hecuba-college-student-deal-depression/

Got problems? Rest assured, Hecuba can help. The post Submit your questions to Ask Hecuba! appeared first on Daily Trojan .

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/02/08/submit-questions-ask-hecuba/

Should a man that violated the privacy of a man and his family in their darkest time be let go with nothing but a slap on the wrist? Paul’s receiving nothing but more attention, and in the YouT...

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/01/31/logan-paul-career-gutter/

Finding yourself daydreaming when you should be studying? Getting frustrated by your lack of efficiency? Here are some tried and true tips to help you churn out homework assignments with maximum ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2018/01/31/10-study-tips-put-game/

The post Live blog: USG 2018 Presidential Debate appeared first on Daily Trojan .

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In ninth grade, I joined the staff of my high school newspaper, The Gamut. It was distributed once a month, and often ended up stacked in the corner of the AP Biology classroom, to serve its ulti...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/11/25/behind-the-desk/

Dear Hecuba, My first semester is almost done and I feel like I don’t fit in at USC. I didn’t get into the club I wanted to join and I didn’t rush, so I’m going to have to wait until next...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/11/14/ask-hecuba-friendless-fluor-tower/

The USC campus has many great food selections. For $10 you can spend your entire lunch filling your stomach with The Good Karma Cafe’s unlimited servings of vegetarian dishes. If you’re in ne...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/11/13/5-best-places-eat-5-minutes-away-campus/

I might be six months late in writing this, but the year isn’t over yet and Gucci is still a hit. I’m just going to say it: Gucci’s pre-fall campaign changed my life. Ever since its release...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/11/13/keeping-snakes-away-unless-theyre-gucci/

Everybody on campus knows there is no other sport that USC prides itself in more than football. Come Saturday, a sea of Cardinal and Gold will storm the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. It’s trul...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/11/13/cant-go-wrong-football-season-playlist/

Los Angeles is world famous for its great beach weather that lasts for a good half of each year. Sure, that’s great for beach lovers, but for college students with no air conditioning in their ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/11/13/no-ac-no-problem/

1. Rimm Bracelets As shown by icons in the fashion industry such as Iris Apfel and Kylie Jenner, the clear and simplistic look has become an icon of the modern era. Rimm Bracelets are handmade wi...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/11/06/10-startups-2017-usc-students/

overhearduniversity It’s filled to the brim with funny, relatable posts geared to our demographic. Overhearduniversity features exactly the kind of outlandish exchanges you wish you could have ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/11/06/10-instagram-accounts-following/

Welcome to Sex and the Campus, a weekly column where I discuss all things love and relationships. It should be noted that I do not claim to be any kind of expert in either area. Dating is hard, b...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/11/06/sex-and-the-campus-3/

Hey Hecuba, When is it appropriate to ghost somebody? Ghosting, in case you don’t know what it is, is the act of suddenly disappearing from somebody’s life, usually in romantic contexts. Than...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/10/25/ask-hecuba-ghosting/

Casual dating is defined as: two people who may or may not share an emotional and sometimes physical relationship without the expectation that it will turn into something official. I’d like to ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/10/24/love-u-friends-not-official/

Welcome to Sex and the Campus, a weekly column where I discuss all things love and relationships. It should be noted that I do not claim to be any kind of expert in either area. Dating is hard, b...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/10/17/sex-and-the-campus-2/

We’re approaching those days in the semester where there’s just too much to do and too little time. Each day has so much for me to experience, and sometimes, I feel like I don’t have the ca...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/10/17/laundry-rainbowland/

Throughout my whole life, I wanted to be extraordinary. I wanted to be successful and unique and seen that as that. Who doesn’t dream of bylines in national publications, their face on televis...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/10/16/little-things-redefining-meaning-extraordinary-life/

On Tuesday, following startling reports that multi-millionaire Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein had sexually harassed and assaulted women for years, USC announced that it would decline a gift ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/10/13/fall-2017-editorial-board-usc-must-proactively-combat-harassment/

Dear Hecuba, I recently discovered that my friend doesn’t follow me back on Instagram. Okay, I checked because I was suspicious, but I was right! Should I confront him? We’re on good terms an...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/10/10/ask-hecuba-no-likes-lyon-center/

Our two-month relationship felt like a two-year one sped up with the same exhaustive intensity. During that short window of time, there were no mediocre moments spent together. It became obvious ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/10/09/love-u-leap-faith-love/

Avoid foods you KNOW are bad for you. If the food seems unclean and bad for you, you’re probably right. Specifically, try to refrain from junk food, processed foods, fast food, and edibles that...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/10/03/10-tips-maintaining-year-round-beach-body/

Welcome to Sex and the Campus, a weekly column where I discuss all things love and relationships. It should be noted that I do not claim to be any kind of expert in either area. Dating is hard, b...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/10/03/sex-campus-sex/

Hecuba, how do I get a boyfriend? — Lonely in Leavey   Dear Lonely,   Although you’re feeling lonely, I can assure you that you’re not alone in this situation. For the many of us who aren...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/09/26/ask-hecuba-2/

Welcome to Sex and the Campus, a weekly column where I discuss all things love and relationships. It should be noted that I do not claim to be any kind of expert in either area. Dating is hard, b...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/09/21/sex-campus-sickness-love/

Day N Night took place last weekend from Sept. 8-10 at Angels Stadium in Anaheim. It was quite the multicultural experience. The Los Angeles Times describes Day N Night as a “sprawling, almost ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/09/17/laundry-day-n-night-redux/

Who came up with the stupid feminist statue? F*** this statue. I hope somebody tears it down. — Sexist in South Central Dear Sexist, In the winter of 2014, USC President C.L. Max Nikias first i...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/09/11/ask-hecuba-feminism-greek/

Welcome to Sex and the Campus, a weekly column where I discuss all things love and relationships. It should be noted that I do not claim to be any kind of expert in either area. Dating is hard, b...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/09/11/sex-and-the-campus/

I used to be an incredibly shy person. I’ve been told that, as a young child, my first reaction when encountering unfamiliar adults was to cry, refuse to speak or hide behind the safety of my m...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/09/11/serving-greater-purpose-lessons-journalism/

In the weeks before I left for Paris, I read four essays by James Baldwin: Encounter on the Seine: Black Meets Brown, A Question of Identity, Equal in Paris and Stranger in the Village. I read Ba...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/09/07/troy-meets-world-stranger-village/

Fall 2017 runways were more diverse than ever, Biel Parklee and Lauren McCarthy wrote for W Magazine. While the call to diversity was bold, designers’ trends were bolder. This season’s fashio...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/09/07/5-fashion-trends-fall/

Los Angeles launders often. Or rather, we launder Los Angeles often. You and I. It’s not a utilitarian thing; LA is always in a ceaselessly perfect summer. We have no reason for our seasoned, s...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/08/31/arts-district/

Dear readers, Last week, the Trojan Family welcomed Hecuba, Queen of Troy and the female counterpart to Tommy Trojan, to campus. Today, we’re excited to announce that we’ve enlisted the legen...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/08/29/ask-hecuba/

Welcome to Sex and the Campus, a weekly column where I discuss all things love and relationships. It should be noted that I do not claim to be any kind of expert in either area. Dating is hard, b...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/08/28/sex-campus-consent/

From the moment I stepped foot onto this red-bricked campus, I carried on my shoulders the weight of various burdens and promises to my parents, sealed shut since I signed my statement of intent ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/08/27/femmoirs-sophomore-slump-hit-cant-get-up/

Study abroad is something that you never fully get used to. It constantly pushes your boundaries — mentally, emotionally, and as I found out last weekend, physically. The post A climb, a view...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/05/25/climb-view-reflection/

The USC campus is home to some iconic statues, and it only takes a short walk around campus to spot at least a few of them. Some are popular photo op spots while others are considered hidden gems...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/05/04/best-usc-statues/

We can all agree that USC is a picturesque campus, known for its Romanesque and Gothic architecture. But, where are the best photo op spots on campus? Mudd Hall Entranceway This Tuscan courtyard ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/05/04/best-usc-photo-op-spots/

From acai bowls to burgers to ramen, USC restaurants have it all. No matter what mood you are in, USC guarantees that a restaurant will quench your cravings. Here are the top 10 places to eat on ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/05/04/best-usc-places-eat-campus/

  Ground Zero Known for their “kick back and chill” atmosphere, Ground Zero is the perfect spot to get some casual studying done or check out weekly open mic night every Monday night at 9 p....

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/05/04/best-usc-coffee-spots-campus/

Craving some beautiful art? Want to immerse yourself in ancient and contemporary cultural symbols? Are you searching for a place to take cool Instagrams? The Los Angeles County Museum of Art migh...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/05/04/art-appreciation-lacma/

As I continue my journey to highlight the diverse identities that make up USC, the International Student Assembly’s Globefest embodies the true togetherness and celebration of international cul...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/05/04/isas-globefest-celebrates-cultural-diversity/

I took over as the editorial director of the Daily Trojan in the third week of Spring 2017 after one week of shadowing my predecessor. At the beginning of the semester, I was preparing for my new...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/27/behind-desk-road-editorial-director/

When I used to think about studying abroad, the first image that came to my mind was often jet-setting across continents and visiting new cities every weekend. Unlike most people I know (looking ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/26/love-loved-thailand/

  Usually my “Sips Tea” articles are lighthearted, fun and even a little sassy. But this week, like some weeks before, is different. I want to use this platform to talk about an important me...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/24/sips-tea-better-can-change-world/

    Every year, my family and I go to Colorado to ski. Over spring break, we made our annual trip to Vail.  Generally speaking, I ski blues confidently and vehemently avoid moguls and black di...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/24/genuine-freshman-take-one-turn-time/

  Festival season has begun, but, not all of us will be attending the infamous Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals. So, what do you do in Los Angeles when everyone is away? You’ve come to...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/18/twist-los-angeles-not-attending-music-festival/

I would have never imagined being the news editor for the Daily Trojan my freshman year — but here I am, spending over 25 hours per week on the fourth floor of the Student Union building. I lov...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/13/behind-desk-new-beginnings-newsroom/

When I made the decision to study abroad, I was in — even knowing that none of my family or friends would be in the same country, or in my case the same hemisphere. I knew that even though I wa...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/13/exploring-new-zealand/

I headed out one night after a dinner in Persian restaurant Javan. It was late so I decided to call an Uber. The driver was a smiling elderly man. I shared a ride with a young woman who, like me,...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/13/around-world-l/

Santa Monica is one of those places you absolutely must visit when you’re in Los Angeles. With its beautiful sandy beaches, its retro pier and its large selection of restaurants and shopping ar...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/11/explore-santa-monica/

  A lot of people ask me how I can survive without carbs, sugar or sweets. As a healthy eater, I choose to fuel my body with healthy food, but as mentioned before, this was not always my lifesty...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/11/twist-healthy-food-alternatives/

As L.A. natives know, Sunday brunch should offer not only good food but a unique atmosphere to sip lattes or mimosas, catch up with friends and forget about our busy lives. Perch, the popular roo...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/11/instagrammable-eats-brunch-perch-l/

On the corner of Raymond Avenue and Green Street in Pasadena, Copa Vida is much more than a typical coffeehouse. Rather, it is comprised of coffee and tea lovers with a resolute focus to serve th...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/07/show-coffee-copa-vida/

Nowhere does brunch better than Los Angeles. There are countless brunch spots around the city with delicious food and a great atmosphere. Brunch is the reward we all need for sleeping in and skip...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/04/5-best-brunch-spots-l/

The first time I heard about The Last Bookstore, I found the name intriguing. A quick online search returned the official webpage, where the store owner Josh Spencer quips, “The name was chosen...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/04/trojan-postcards-walking-bibliophiles-dream-last-bookstore/

As the weather gets warmer, we try to find more ways to have fun, and what better way to celebrate California’s beautiful climate than by going to the ocean? But maybe you’re bored of going t...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/03/sunny-days-catalina-island/

  “I honestly can’t keep track of all your guys.” I’ve heard my friends say this to me enough to make me wonder if I’m truly as boy crazy as it seems. Yes, it’s true — I feel like ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/04/03/love-u-boys-just-come-go-like-seasons/

  From the outside, Koutoubia looks just like any other restaurant in the Westwood area. But upon entering the restaurant, the smell of spices and incense replaces the stink of car exhaust. Fren...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/31/moroccan-restaurant-reminiscent-tales-arabian-nights/

  At the restaurant By CHLOE in Los Angeles, trendy eaters have the chance to grab guilt-free vegan fast food imagined by celebrity chef Chloe Coscarelli. What’s more, its location adjacent to...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/31/instagrammable-eats-stay-healthy-eat-trendy-chloe/

  We made it – we are in the home stretch of school. With only a few weeks left and some big projects, papers and exams due soon it is easy to slip into a stressed mood and a negative mindset....

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/31/twist-five-places-put-positivity-life/

New Zealand probably isn’t one of the first ones that comes to mind when it comes to cultural meccas. But in the nearly two months that I have been here, I have learned more than I thought I wo...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/31/new-zealand-cultural-mecca/

I’m going to give you a very fair (and ironically very serious) heads up before you read this week’s article: I am going to sound like a flowers-in-the-hair-wheatgrass-drinking-hippie … and...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/29/adopt-law-attraction/

  My obsession with eating healthy has been a gradual process. When I was younger, I would eat mainly carbs, but as I grew up, I started changing my eating habits by slowly eliminating certain u...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/29/twist-pros-cons-healthy-eater/

Los Angeles seems to be a mecca for healthy, clean foods, where everyone is up-to-date on the latest health trends. People will buy anything from cold-pressed juices to Kombucha to zucchini noodl...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/24/eat-clean-wild-living-foods/

  Admittedly, walking into a fitness studio for the first time can be extremely intimidating. I know firsthand the fear of the unknown hour that lies ahead can easily prevent oneself from trying...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/24/twist-overcoming-fear-fitness-first/

  On Tuesday, a terrorist attack occurred on Westminster Bridge about a mile and a half from my flat in central London, killing four and injuring 40, seven of whom are in critical condition. The...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/24/westminster-bridge-belongs-us-now-ever/

  For starters, I know I have been slacking. But sometimes I have to get my ducks in a row and my life more in order before I could even begin to put my thoughts down into Microsoft Word. I feel...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/24/sips-tea-advice-need-hear-right-now/

Meditation: It’s one of those things that you probably should be doing, but definitely aren’t, like eating five fruits a day or not looking at artificial light before bed. But considering the...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/22/best-places-meditate-campus/

For anyone who knows me, who, let’s be honest, is probably everyone actually reading this, you know that sports are a huge part of my life. In fact, sports have become such a fundamental part o...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/22/away-game-sporting-events-new-zealand/

Since I was a child I’ve always wanted to see cherry blossom (sakura) trees in person. I saw so much of them in movies, dramas and cartoons, and I’ve always wanted to know what it’s like to...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/21/cherry-blossoms-los-angeles/

What do you think of when you think Los Angeles? Maybe palm trees, sunny skies or waves crashing on beautiful shores. The weather is mild and lovely; a light jacket would suffice on warmer months...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/20/escaping-la-nearby-getaways/

  One difficult aspect of adjusting to college is getting into a routine of regular exercise and maintaining a healthy diet. For me, it was especially difficult because I was used to nutritious,...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/20/genuine-freshman-avoiding-infamous-freshman-fifteen/

  I am writing this in the newsroom to the constant hum of our old Mac desktops. It is five minutes ‘til 5 p.m., five minutes until the newsroom comes alive on Monday evenings to the sound of ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/20/behind-desk-lifestyle-change/

  I may be one of the few people my age who still sees the value in unpaid internships. I don’t believe in free, exploited labor, but the beauty of an unpaid internship lies in the age-old tra...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/07/value-unpaid-internships/

  Last week I discussed the top 10 ways to motivate yourself to exercise. Within the article, I mentioned that, “working out should not be about getting that ‘spring break body,’ but rathe...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/06/twist-healthy-not-size/

As a second semester junior, I have been a part of five clubs. Surprisingly, USC boasts over 800 student organizations, which put on a plethora of events on and off campus. Having only scratched ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/05/usc-rocket-propulsion-lab-soars-expectations/

Last December, I watched as my roommates eagerly packed before they set off to spend their vacation at home. I couldn’t help but feel sad that I wasn’t. Staying away wasn’t new to me. I had...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/05/trojan-postcards-visiting-india-semester-abroad/

As Downtown Los Angeles experiences revitalization, it attracts many artists from around the globe, from world-class professionals and hopeful beginners. Last weekend I had the chance to visit Do...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/05/los-angeles-arts-district/

I think we can all agree that nobody wants to be a freshman in college forever. Sure, it is the beginning of the most exciting experience of your life up until that point and within the first few...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/02/new-zealand-new-school-new-culture/

Half of me wants to spill all the tea that has been my life these past couple of weeks to you all and the other half of me wants nothing to do with other human beings right now. I’m not even su...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/02/sips-tea-power-vulnerability/

Brace yourselves, SoCal residents; the apocalypse has arrived. No, it’s the not the heralded 9 point magnitude earthquake you were expecting, it’s something far, far worse: rain. But even as ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/02/usc-rain-survival-guide/

Last semester, I had a bit of a difficult adjustment because I could not find a club I enjoyed being a part of — I only joined two during the involvement fair. I ended up quitting both of them ...

https://dailytrojan.com/2017/03/01/genuine-freshman-putting/