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My Alternative Spring Break in Baltimore
By: Megha Gupta ‘18
We land in Baltimore one early, early Saturday morning, and what do we see first but a Trump family? This trip did not get off to a favorable start. After flying for 6 hours from chilly, windy California the first day of freedom after two and a half grueling months of school, I don’t think anybody was ready for what was to come our way in the next week.
When Hillary drops by while you’re abroad
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
Last Thursday, I did what any productive exchange student would do in between classes- checked my instagram and ate yesterday’s dinner leftovers from my new tupperware. Such multi-tasking was dangerous and nearly caused me to choke on a spoonful of lentils because within the first few photos alone, I realized my fellow Trojans were with Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Pura Vida Part Two: 5 Things You Must Do in Costa Rica
By: Samantha Romero ‘16
This past weekend I decided to take a trip to Costa Rica. My weekend getaway left me craving the delicious freshly made coffee and lush rainforests. Here are some of the things I plan on doing during my following trip.
7 of the BEST USC Related Tattoos
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
I have a singular tattoo. That might be changing soon and I might get a new one soon. Now, I’m not going to go crazy and get a sleeve or anything but some people have some INSANE USC tattoos. They might possibly be the best or worst ones I’ve seen ever.
A Guide To: Annenberg’s Progressive Degrees
By: Judy Lee ‘17
First thing’s first: I’m not pursuing a progressive degree. However, I was very keen on pursuing one throughout my sophomore year and did an extensive amount of research into the prospect at the time. What primarily drove me towards obtaining a progressive degree was a career panic I had concerning receiving a master’s degree. I had been hearing a lot about how having a master’s degree will increase your competitiveness in the market (especially having one at such a young age) as well as boost your starting salary. In light of this, I did more research on possible master’s I could receive from Annenberg only to stumble upon a very tempting opportunity: pursue a master’s parallel to your bachelor’s and graduate with both degrees.
Sports 360: March Madness
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
“Why are all these people caring whether these really small schools win in March? College basketball is cool but people are like caring about every single outcome. What the hell? I always hear about March Madness but I don’t really know what it means.”
USC Majors as Hogwarts Houses
By: Judy Lee ‘17
All-encompassing and wise, Dornsife is a holistic school that enjoys an extensive reach of the majors offered at USC. The students are studious and noble—interested in the theoretical side of study, as well as the practical side of research…
Sports 360: Ice Hockey
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Hockey is a pretty vague term but there is also field hockey (and my person favorite arcade game, air hockey). Specifically, this blog is about the rules, teams, and history of ice hockey. Hockey isn’t the most common sport in Los Angeles, even while the Kings are very popular, but that might be because the Staples Center is a great place to escape the heat in the summer months. Hockey is actually a pretty amazing sport! Theses guys need to be huge enough to hit another guy into a wall but still graceful enough to skate around the rink. It’s an interesting sport that a solid amount of West and Southwest people do not know too much about. Which is why I am here for you!
My First Year as a First Gen College Student at USC
By: Carla Rubio ‘19
My name is Carla Rubio, and I am studying Theatre Production at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. I was born in San Francisco but raised in Bakersfield, CA. I am the oldest child of four; I also happen to be a twin. If you were wondering, I am a fraternal twin but my sister and I do share similar features.
Sports 360: Baseball
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Baseball. America’s game. Not really anymore but we still say it to make us feel better about ourselves. Baseball is absolutely lovely sport that is one of my absolute favorites. USC’s Baseball team started in the top 25 in the nation when it had it’s season opener last Friday (they lost to North Dakota, so I don’t know if they are anymore) and it’s a great way to support your school, while not traveling off campus. USC Baseball’s home is Dedeaux field, which is across the street from the KAP building. I know it’s a walk but after reading this blog, you’ll want to be there every time there’s a home game because you are gonna understand baseball. GET READY.
The Movies You Need to Watch Before the Oscars on Sunday
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
This year could finally be the year that Leonardo DiCaprio gets an Oscar. You don’t want to be the only one in the room who hasn’t seen his award winning performance, do you?
Spring Break Safety
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Spring Break is just around the corner and so are the possible dangers that come with it. Take the time now to become better informed about the helpful resources on campus and some savvy safety tips to ensure you have the best spring break possible.