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12 Things I Wish I Knew My Freshman Year
By: Anna Lipscomb ‘19
1. Keep a planner. I didn’t have one my first semester, and things got chaotic when my mental To-Do list grew too long. Moral of the story: a planner/calendar will be your best friend.
Ask a Trojan: Fitness on Campus
Best: Grace Carballo ‘17
Hey! Thanks so much for your questions; it’s definitely one I was asking myself just three short years ago. There’s a lot of options for fitness on campus and it really just depends on what you’re interested in!
The Many Stages of Studying for Finals
By: Samantha Romero ‘16
When it’s that time of the year again and it’s crunch time for finals…
The Ultimate Leavey Survival Pack
By: Judy Lee ‘17
There are fewer frustrating feelings than forgetting something at home and remembering too late. Although it’s best to make a quick packing list, chances are: if you’re the type to forget a few things at home, you’re not the type to have time to make a packing list, either.
Holly’s Hit List (You Don’t Want To Miss This)
By: Holly Liu ‘17
This is where I present to you some of my top must do events for the upcoming week! This is the last week of class…you know what that means. DOOM. Jokes, as the semester comes to an end, make sure to buckle down and study. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have some last minute fun before crunch time swings around! This is probably my last post for this semester so until next time!
The 2016 Ed Wood Film Festival
By: Michael Boyle ‘18
Last Saturday, a series of films were screened seeing if USC students could make better films in 24 hours than the notoriously awful filmmaker Ed Wood could his entire life. Trojans 360 was there to capture the results.
Ask A Trojan: Best Parts About Coming to USC
By: Cole Sullivan ’18
When I think about the best parts of my freshman year at USC, three things come to mind: Nico and Vinz, French Fries, and an incredibly hot football game.
State of Emergency: Homelessness in LA
By: Felicia Zhu ‘17
This past Sunday was the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, 2016. USC hosted several panel discussions, and homelessness in Los Angeles was one of them. Here’s what was discussed in case you missed it.
8 Quick Grab and Go Breakfast Ideas for Students
By: Samantha Romero ‘16
You’re rushing to class only once you are re there an annoying stomach grumble reminds you that you forgot to eat breakfast again. We’ve all been there!
So Long Spring Break: The Hawaiian Adventures of the USC Beach Volleyball Team
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
My last spring break at USC has come and gone. I posted a picture encapsulating my trip with the caption, “good friends is what brings you pleasure in paradise.” I’m so fortunate to have taken a trip to Hawaii with my USC Beach Volleyball teammates. They are my best friends and amidst competition, we still find a way to have fun.
Music Festival Survivor Guide 101
By: Samantha Romero ‘16
Having been to my fair share of music festivals- 8 festivals just last year, I have learned the hard way the do’s and dont’s of how to make the most of a festival. So with festival season right around the corner, here is a curated list of must-have items as you prep your bags to enjoy the music extravaganza.
Why You Need to Check Out Air + Style at Expo Park Feb 20-21
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
In case you haven’t noticed, there is construction of a huge ramp going on right in front of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Come Saturday, that 16-story ramp will be packed with snow—yes snow—and some of the best snowboarders in the world will be doing mad jumps and tricks, competing against one another in a head-to-head battle to be named Air + Style Tour Champion.