By: Angela Wang ‘22 and Sophia Pei ‘22

Want to try something new? Try joining a new student organization here at USC! We know how overwhelming involvement fair can be, so we sat down and interviewed the Eboard of three new, exciting clubs! From magic to public speaking practice, keep reading to learn more about some cool organizations and expand your horizons!

By: Sophia Williams ‘22

By now, everyone is exhausted by having to find new innovative ways to fill the long days of quarantine. However, boredom often leads to innovation, which is why I’ve pulled together a list of some fresh new takes on how to make the most of our time at home.

By: Ngai Yeung ‘23

Did you opt out of your health insurance yet? Are you caught up on the latest visa updates? Save yourself a thousand bucks and other tips to streamline your semester.

By: Nathan Vogel ‘21

Minimalism can help us live our best (school and otherwise) lives!

By: Claire Wong ‘23

Boba is a super popular treat in the USC area but at $5 a cup, it can add up quickly. With lots of time during the quarantine and a craving for boba, I learned how to make my own boba for less than $2 a cup at home!

By: Jordan Bucknor ‘22

Okay, time to buckle up for another online semester. Maybe you’re excited to start back up again or maybe you’re a bit hesitant. Either way, it’s completely fine! You’ve gotten through it once, so there’s no reason you can’t get through it again! Whether it usually takes you a few days to get acclimated or you’re looking to hop back into it full swing right away, perhaps some of these tips will be helpful for you!

By: Celine Vazquez ‘24

I’ve never done a favorites post before, but after spending a lot of time cooped up at home during this past year, I’ve accumulated TONS of items that I can’t resist to share with you all! Favorites posts may sound boring and I used to think people just made them for their business partnerships, but now I’m absolutely obsessed reading/watching them, and I can’t wait to share some of my favorite beauty/skincare/wellness recommendations!

By: Claire Wong ‘23

With the new year comes resolutions, but we all know that new year’s resolutions don’t always last. Here are some alternative resolutions that are more practical and aim to create sustainable, long-lasting habits instead of drastic lifestyle changes.

By: Justin Negash ‘22

Getting Parkside IRC was definitely my last choice on the housing portal. Everyone I knew in USC was telling me how IRC was antisocial, dark, and “away from all the fun”. I thought my freshman year, for lack of better words, would suck. Instead, I got an experience unlike any other.

Here are 3 reasons why Parkside IRC is the best freshman dorm.

By: Sophia Pei ‘22

It’s a new year and you want new interests. I’ve got you covered. Not sure what to do in your final week of winter break? Keep reading for my book, show, and movie recommendations.

By: Dara Udobong ‘23

Way back in the 80’s, the Buggles sang The Video Killed the Radio Star. In an iconic move, MTV decided to air the song’s music video as the first ever video on its channel. Over 30 years later, Netflix would kill cable TV.

By: Sydney Henry ‘24

I’m pretty sure we’re all glad that 2020 is nearing its end because this year has been ROUGH!!! I know it’s hard to be optimistic about what positive vibes 2021 might bring for us. So how can you bring that optimism back? Try creating a mood board for 2021 to guide yourself through the changes coming in the new year.