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How To Network Smarter
By: Judy Lee ‘17
Networking, love it or not, is undeniably something that will have more and more of a presence in your life. Although a whole other conversation is to be had about the positives versus negatives of it all, here are some tips to network smarter:
Sports 360: Baseball
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Baseball. America’s game. Not really anymore but we still say it to make us feel better about ourselves. Baseball is absolutely lovely sport that is one of my absolute favorites. USC’s Baseball team started in the top 25 in the nation when it had it’s season opener last Friday (they lost to North Dakota, so I don’t know if they are anymore) and it’s a great way to support your school, while not traveling off campus. USC Baseball’s home is Dedeaux field, which is across the street from the KAP building. I know it’s a walk but after reading this blog, you’ll want to be there every time there’s a home game because you are gonna understand baseball. GET READY.
Motivation for your Monday
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Hello friends, I know Mondays can sometimes be a source of struggle. Especially if you spent time watching Leo win his first Oscar instead of doing your homework, like myself. I wanted to leave you with some inspiration to get through the day, week, month, and maybe even college.
Oscar Predictions
By: Michael Boyle ‘18
We’ve seen all the films. We’ve done all the research. Just in time for the 2016 Academy Awards, Trojans 360 unveils our official Oscar Predictions.
Black Diaries: Diversity Matters
By: Samantha Romero ‘16
Board member of Black Diaries, Koryn Frye Fuentes shares the importance of diversity on campus.
What Facebook Reactions Mean For Social Media
By: Judy Lee ‘17
Recently, Facebook announced their new emotion rating features on the site. Now, instead of “like” or…not like, there are a various range of emotions users can express when it comes to their newsfeeds. Similar to how Buzzfeed comments work, a lot has opened up on the platform. Here’s what it means:
Work On It Wednesday: Learning New Tricks with Lynda
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Employers are looking for employees that are self-driven and will continue to learn outside of the classroom. The best way to show that you’re a go-getter is to learn some new skills outside of the classroom. There are many websites and YouTube channels that offer free tutorials, but one of the best online tutorial websites, Lynda, is actually free for all USC students, faculty, and staff. Don’t let this free resource go untested try it out!
Black History Month Spotlights: Five to Watch
By: Haley Coleman ‘18
Talented. Leaders. The future. These three words best describe five students at the undergraduate and graduate level, are following the footsteps of many prominent alumni within their major fields. In celebration of 40 years of The Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA), we honor five black alumni who have served as great leaders within the community and have paved the way for amazing students coming after them. This is Black History Month parallel.
The Movies You Need to Watch Before the Oscars on Sunday
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
This year could finally be the year that Leonardo DiCaprio gets an Oscar. You don’t want to be the only one in the room who hasn’t seen his award winning performance, do you?
Look Up: Madrid
By: Judy Lee ‘17
Hey there! I’ve decided that while I’m abroad, I might as well document these once-in-a-lifetime memories through a compilation of footage I get while hopping from place to place. So with that, I introduce to you…The Look Up series, by yours truly.
Ojai, It’s Me...
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
…I’m in California dreaming about where we’ll go next week. Might I suggest a quick road trip out of the city and into the great outdoors?