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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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House Hunters: USC Edition
By: AnnaLiese Burich ‘17
Ah, yes, the beginning of November. Fall is in the air, Halloween has just passed, Thanksgiving break is on the horizon, finals are a little farther back on the horizon, registration for spring semester’s classes are right around the corner, you are starting to sniff out those spring internships, and you are house hunting for next August.
Second Thoughts on Joining a House?
By: Lauren Brose ‘15
When I came to USC, I was on the fence about joining Greek. I disliked how outsiders would dismissively remark how people in Greek are essentially paying money to be friends with people who were chosen to be in a house based on their appearance. To be honest, the notion that I was paying for friends really got to me. I knew I didn’t need to do that. As a transfer student, however, I recognized I didn’t have the same opportunities those who were at USC since freshman year had; namely, the chance to mix with students who were all freshmen just like them. So I joined a house. I had two amazing years in the sorority but when my final semester at USC came around, I decided against staying.
“LGBTQ History Month” Ends, The True History Should Not
By: Paul Samaha ’17
I began this post as I embarked on the annual USC “Weekender”– a weekend-long trip where Trojans travel to the Bay Area for either the Stanford or UC Berkeley football game. This year we play Berkeley, and I’ll be staying in the heart of Downtown San Francisco: a beautiful metropolis in Northern California filled with free spirits and views of the sparkling San Francisco Bay. This same city is also where my past LGBTQ community members shed their blood, sweat, tears and in the worst case, their lives for the sake of basic human rights. Let’s dive in.
A Day in the Life of a USC Student-Athlete
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
This week our Trojans360 blog team launching our official Instagram @Trojans360! I’m very honored to be the first Trojans360 #WeekInTheLife blogger. I’ll be posting pictures to the account throughout the week to give you a taste of what it’s like to be a USC Student-Athlete. Check in with the Trojans360 Instagram at 6pm to see my post for today!
What is the Trojan Family?
By: Kelly Kinas ‘17
From the first time you step on campus at USC, you start hearing about the “Trojan Family”. You don’t really question it. It sounds good and could be beneficial for you so that’s chill. But what really is the Trojan Family? We’re a part of it but what is it?
Investigative Report: The Wheeled Enigma
By: Michael Boyle ‘18
A new method of transportation is becoming increasingly popular on USC’s campus. What are these strange two-wheeled devices? Are they dangerous?How do I ride one? Trojans 360 filed this investigative report.
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.