By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

Has everyone been counting down the days until the end of the semester and now that it is so close, you want it to go by so much slower? Just me? Didn’t think so. It’s not even 3 FULL weeks left; Thanksgiving break is in there and we get those three days off too. We are so close. I still have a ton of assignments left to turn in (not late or anything. They’re just scheduled for later in the semester) and I know I am not the only one in this situation.

By: AnnaLiese Burich ‘17

It’s that time of year again: the holidays! You know Halloween, and Thanksgiving and Christmas, but did you know the greatest holiday of them all? Course registration!

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

Reality check, “the real working world” is approaching faster than you can imagine. While school has prepared you for a lot, it hasn’t prepared you for everything. Some of the most important lessons you learn in “the real working world” are from failures.

By: Michael Boyle ‘18

Saying goodbye to something you love is hard, but if we grieve together things can possibly be a little more (Fresh &) Easy. Join Trojans 360 as we honor a store that touched our tastebuds and our hearts.

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

My daily French diet consisted of at least one if not all of the following: baguettes, croissants, and crepes. Everyday as I would walk to class I made it a ritual to stop by our corner bakery for a croissant au chocolat. It feels like it was just yesterday that I was savoring the freshly baked layers of buttery goodness. Croissants will never taste the same…

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.

By: Lauren Brose ‘15

It’s 1:29 AM on a Monday night and I am wide awake. While I can simply turn off my lights and sleep, I have zero desire to do so. In some form, being a night hawk (I prefer “night hawk” over “night owl” because let’s face it hawks are awesome) has never been a choice of mine. For as long as I can remember, I thrived best after dark…

By: Judy Lee ‘17

It happens every year: it becomes fall, temperatures drop a deathly 5 degrees, and SoCal denizens everywhere are wandering through Trousdale cold and confused. Here’s how to spot the average SoCal student these next few weeks.

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

1. Family Hahas: I currently have their Soundcloud on repeat. Their new Ep “Everything All At Once,” was released just two days ago. Take a listen here, and thank me later. For upcoming shows and updates follow their Facebook page here…

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

1. République: located in Hancock Park, this French Cafe, bar, and bistro is absolute goals! The communal tables and natural lighting make for a welcoming atmosphere. My favorite choice for brunch is the Belgian waffle served with fresh berries and maple syrup. Also, don’t forget to try the freshly squeezed orange juice…

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.

By: Kelly Kinas ‘17

Knowing that you go to the greatest university of the world can change you in some ways. One of those ways is linguistically. Here at USC, we have some different ways to describing things or places. Take a look through the list and see how many you recognize!