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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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Want to Help Make a Movie? — Work on an SCA Student Set!
By: Nancy Aguilar Sanchez ’22
Once you tap into the community and get to know more people at SCA, the inquiries will never stop. Regardless of your major or experience on a set, you’re needed!
Your Guide to Freebies at USC — Food Edition
By: Ngai Yeung ’23
Two things we probably have in common – I love free stuff and I love food. In college, if you know where to look, it’s possible to find a lot of both!
How To Fill All Your Empty Notebooks
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
If you’re anything like me, you’ll never own enough stationary. You follow Notebook Therapy on Instagram, or you can’t walk past a gift store without discovering a notebook you have to have. I mean, you can never have too many notebooks, right?
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.
Breakdown of a Day on a Film Production Set and Tips on How to Navigate It
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Ever wondered what it’s like to be on a film set? Here’s a little run down from my experiences! :)
A night at the APASA Cultural Arts Expo
By: Ngai Yeung ‘23
After being away from campus for so long, my friends and I itched to attend USC events whenever we can. APASA’s Cultural Arts Expo is one of the organization’s flagship events. It’s also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at USC, and we’re Asian, so of course my friends and I had to check it out.
Get Involved in the Improv Scene at USC!
By: Catherine Chen ‘24
Whether you enjoy watching improv, improvising yourself, or want to learn more about both, USC has something to offer you! There are multiple improv groups on campus, as well as several classes you can take to advance your improvisation skills.
Things To Do in LA Without a Car
By: Amy Argueta ‘24 (Guest Blogger)
Thanks to USC”s Los Angeles location there are always so many fun things to do and places to visit so I decided to make a small list of them here. Even if you don’t own a car, don’t worry! All of these spots are accessible by walking or taking the metro. So if you ever find yourself wanting to travel around LA on a weekend here are some places you should visit.
USC Honors Nisei Students
By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25
USC dedicates Tribute Rock Garden and posthumously awards degrees to Japanese American students who were forced into internment camps.
Being Muslim at USC: Experiences and Advice
By: Badruddin Mahamed ‘25
As a practicing Muslim, I faced many unique challenges during my first semester. With some preparation however, you're transition to life at USC as a Muslim student can be much less tumultuous than mine.
Holi @ USC
By: Tamanna Sood ‘24
This past week USC celebrated Holi on campus! Learn more about Holi and how Trojans celebrated it in style!
Join the Greatest Marching Band in the History of the Universe!
by: Catherine Chen ‘24
Have you ever wanted to learn to play a new instrument? Or, perhaps, be a part of the Greatest Marching Band in the History of the Universe? There are so many benefits, ranging from social to monetary, and you don’t even need to know how to read sheet music to join!