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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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Freshman Fears: Parent’s Weekend
By: Kelly Kinas ‘17
With Parent’s Weekend coming up, Kelly has some ideas on how to make it the best weekend possible.
6 Thoughts You Have During Your First 5k
By: Judy Lee ‘17
My mile time in elementary school was 9 minutes and 8 seconds. Nowadays, getting to a 10-minute mile is hellish. Since then, age and the freshman 15 have not done me any huge favors. So when I signed up for the Santa Monica Classic for $40 (roughly equivalent to almost FOUR Chipotle burrito bowls with guac), I knew the wager was enough to get me going.
You’re Officially a Trojan When…
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Kelly walks us through some examples of when she officially felt like a Trojan. What were yours?
The Inner Circle of the Fringe Circles
By: AnnaLiese Burich ‘17
We all know that USC is famous for its Greek scene and athletic teams. And that’s great, it’s our mark. Fight On! Go Greek! Those organizations rock and give homes to countless Trojans.
Freshman Fears: Surviving Gameday
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Freaking out about GAME DAY today? Fear not! I’ve got 5 simple tips for you to follow to make any game day run smoother and have you actually make it to the game.
Summer Concert Survival: For Dummies
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Have you never been to Coachella, Stagecoach, Austin City Limits, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Burning Man, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, etc? You are not alone. Hi I’m Emily, age 22, and I am a summer concert newbie, unless, if you count Air and Style, but that’s the minor leagues. I’m talking the real deal: multiple days, huge headliners everyone has heard of, and ticket prices that will break your heart and wallet.
dineL.A. Experience
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
dineL.A. is a special dining event that takes place every summer showcasing some of Los Angeles’ finest restaurants through a selection of specially priced prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus. The restaurants highlight the diversity of culinary experiences in Los Angeles with over 350 restaurants participating in dine.L.A.
Underappreciated USC Sports
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
SO MANY SPORTS at USC are completely underappreciated. So I profiled 4 of them because they are awesome and everyone should watch them this coming school year. I love me some football but that’s not the most important thing all the time.
USC Panhellenic Recruitment Tips
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Going through Panhellenic Recruitment this fall? Check out one of bloggers, Kelly, made a video blog to help you figure everything out.
Freshmen Dorm Decor
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
After the shock of graduating high school starts to wear off, you may find yourself freaking out about your impending transition to college, especially in regards to your new living situation.
USC Senior Run
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Moonbounces, slip-in-slides, a beer garden, live music, the USC Marching Band, food trucks, free gear, and a senior victory lap—USC delivered on an epic send-off celebration for seniors.