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Navigating Your First Year as a USC Trojan
by Lanie Brice
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Navigating Your First Year as a Spring Admit
by Lanie Brice
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How to Balance Your Social Life During Finals
by Donal Buckley
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Study Tips and Habits to Get Through Finals Season
by Lauren Liang
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What does Self-Care mean to you?
By: Sydney Fiorentino ‘24
I can’t stress enough that self care can be anything—as long as you're working towards improving your mental or physical health in big or small ways, you can quantify it as self care.
How to Get Around Campus… Safely!
By: Kristen Adams ‘25
While using wheels to navigate campus can be a fun and fast mode of transportation, it is important to keep safety precautions in mind to avoid injuries and embarrassment on busy intersections. Just last week, I had a friend wipe out on her skateboard outside the Village in front of her crush, an event she has yet to emotionally recover from.
Lincoln Riley Era Bringing the Heat: Game Day Safety Tips
By: Kristen Adam ’25
With our game day season underway and lots more victories to come (thanks you Lincoln Riley!), remember these tips before going out to tailgates and football games to stay safe and have the best time out with your friends!
The Refresh Cycle: Resiliency through the Semester
By: Miguel Bugayong ‘25
STUDY. GET A GRADE BACK. ASSESS YOURSELF. CHANGE SOMETHING AND HOPE TO IMPROVE.
This is the cycle that I, as well as many other students, continue to go through, I call it the “Refresh Cycle.”
Everything You Need to Know About USC’s Gyms
By: Aedan Henry ‘24 and Raeden Tapia-Stevens ‘24 (Guest Bloggers)
USC has two fully-equipped, state-of-the-art fitness centers that are completely free for all students. But they can be intimidating for students new to working out. Here’s everything you need to know to get started at USC’s gyms.
5 Podcasts To Brighten Your Morning
By: Cherise Clough ‘24
Even though the semester is winding down, the stress is not. Sometimes I dread the mornings because it means another long day where the cycle repeats. But I've been listening to these podcasts, and I find that they are a quick and easy way to improve your day. They make me feel like everything will be okay. So without further ado, here are my top five podcasts to listen to in the morning on Spotify.
My Experience in Quarantine
By: Kristen Adams ‘25
For more than two years, COVID has been a part of our lives. I had never gotten COVID, but that quickly changed this month when I received a call that I had been in close contact with someone who had it. The very next day, I tested positive for COVID-19. This is my experience with scheduling, preparing for, and being in quarantine here at USC!
Five Ways to Bring in Spring at USC
By: Tamanna Sood ‘24
Spring is officially here! The grass is green! The air is clean (well I guess as clean as LA air can be)! The flowers are in full bloom! Spring is my favorite season of the year. There is something about spring that just makes me feel so productive and powerful! This got me thinking about the ways I could celebrate the season and bring Spring in! So here are 5 ways to bring in Spring at your dorm!
The Benefits of Candles
By: Sydney Fiorentino ’24
Candles are just a block of wax in a container and costs over $10. And when the wick is short, you throw the whole candle away. Such a simple creation can do so much for your mental and physical health. Here are a list of things that candles do for you!
Student Life With a Broken Foot
By: Catherine Chen ‘24
Ever since I injured my right foot last month in a sports-related accident, life has become a series of interesting challenges and experiences. I’ve gradually learned how to live and survive life with no use of my right leg. Below are some of the things I learned, resources I used, and any other things to expect should you ever (but hopefully never!) happen to fracture a bone while at USC.
Starting My Budgeting Journey: The 50/25/25 Method
By: Sydney Henry ‘24
College is expensive! And if you’re anything like me, you constantly find yourself broke because of it. I’ve decided to get serious about controlling my spending habits, so here is all that I have learned so far in my (very very) beginning stages of budgeting.
I Tried Jade Rolling. Does it Live Up to the Hype?
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
Jade rollers have gone in and out of fashion in the beauty world for years since 2018, but after seeing them in one too many YouTube videos recently, I decided I needed to try out the practice for myself. Aside from the claims it promotes lymphatic drainage and might help contour your face, I thought that the cool roller might just be soothing, so I figured I didn’t have much to lose. So, one day at Whole Foods, I gave in and picked a pink jade roller off the shelf and decided to finally give it a try.