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Giving Thanks: Fall 2016 In Review
By: Anna Lipscomb ‘19
Thanksgiving is a few days away, so let’s take a moment to look back at all the things we can be thankful for this semester.
The Benefits of Attending a Student Conference
By: Ayman Siraj ‘18
Last week the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) at USC and the USC Chem-E-Car Team attended the national AIChE conference in San Francisco. Every year AIChE takes about 10-15 students to the national conference so that students and can mingle and network with other students studying chemical engineering in the United States and around the globe. This year 26 students could attend due to it being near Los Angeles.
Who Should You Root for in the UCLA vs. USC Football Game?
By: Michael Boyle ‘18
The UCLA vs. USC football game is quickly approaching, and tensions are rising. You might think you know who to root for, but there’s only one way to know for sure. Take our newest quiz:
8 CONQUEST! Facts All Trojans Must Know
By: Donald Annarella ‘17
CONQUEST! is a celebration of all things USC as we come together as a Trojan Family the week before we take on our archrivals across town. Whether you’re brand new to the rivalry, or you can recite our overall record against the Bruins from memory, here are 8 things you NEED to know before CONQUEST!
This Crazy Race
By: Cole Sullivan ‘18
“Florida is too close to call.” Those were the words the Executive Editor of Annenberg’s Media Center greeted me with as I exited the television studio. “Go get some food,” he said. “It’s going to be a long night.” And a long night it was. After weeks and weeks of intense planning, I never expected how this election night would end…but everyone (besides perhaps this one guy in Georgia) already knows that part of the story. Here’s the part of the story you don’t know.
Spring Admits: Next Stop, USC
By: Anna Lipscomb ‘19
Hello Spring Admits! I can’t believe you will be here in a few weeks. Right now, you’re probably excited and nervous, so here’s everything you should know about move in, Welcome Week, academics, clubs, food, and more!
Which USC Statue Are You?
By: Michael Boyle ‘18
Have you ever walked around USC and wondered, “Which of these marvelous statues most resembles me?” Well, wonder no longer! Take our newest quiz to find out which statue you are!
How To Stay Healthy This Fall
By: Anna Lipscomb ‘19
Fall is a fun time - you can dress up in costumes, drink pumpkin spice lattes, put up Christmas lights, and spend time with friends and family. But don’t forget - as the seasons change and the temperatures drop, so can our health.
Politics: It’s All Comedy
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
Many people have compared the presidential election debates this year to reality television.
Food Delivery around USC
By: Ayman Siraj ‘18
The other day a friend and I broke into conversation regarding how our eating habits had changed suddenly in junior year. I personally used to cook most of my meals my sophomore year but that all changed this year. I had no clue how to cook, I used to watch YouTube videos and cook my favorite dishes. In the beginning they were bland and probably only palatable to my taste buds because my conscious would beg me to do justice to the hard work I had put into cooking my meal. I steadily improved my cooking to a point where I have friends come over for meals sometimes. Let me define sometimes at the rare weekend where I wake up on a Saturday morning and don’t have a panic attack on all the work I have to get done.
What Fun Class Should You Take Next Semester?
By: Michael Boyle ‘18
As we register for next semester’s classes and already begin to worry about all the stress and studying that comes with new courses, maybe it’s time to add some fun into your life. Take our newest quiz to find out what class you should add next semester that could actually be, gasp, enjoyable.
Women in Comedy
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
Last Saturday, as part of the USC Comedy Festival, Vol 3: The Changing Face of Comedy, I attended a Women in Comedy panel featuring Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite), Nicole Byer (Loosely Exactly Nicole), Cameron Esposito (Take My Wife), and Suzanne Todd (Bad Moms). These comedy creators are writing their own material, starring in their own shows, and creating hilarious original content telling unique stories worth telling.