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Get Involved in the Improv Scene at USC!
By: Catherine Chen ‘24
Whether you enjoy watching improv, improvising yourself, or want to learn more about both, USC has something to offer you! There are multiple improv groups on campus, as well as several classes you can take to advance your improvisation skills.
The Best Food in L.A. (On a Budget)
By: Sian Salazar ‘25 (Guest Blogger)
As a current college student who’s already (more than) breaking the bank just by attending USC, I know the importance of keeping your spending under a budget. So I’ve put together a quick list of places in Los Angeles with cheap, student-budget-friendly food.
USC Honors Nisei Students
By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25
USC dedicates Tribute Rock Garden and posthumously awards degrees to Japanese American students who were forced into internment camps.
Getting Ahead of the Game: Study Tips To Make Sure You’re Prepared For Finals
By: Sian Salazar ‘25 (Guest Blogger)
If you’re like me, chance are you’re already thinking about this upcoming finals season. I mean, we only have a month left. I might as well spend that month trying to make finals week as painless as humanly possible. Here’s how I plan on doing that.
Why You Should Take a Gender Studies Class: My Experience in SWMS 210: Social Analysis of Gender
By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25
Interested in social justice issues? Need a GE-C class? Try taking a gender and sexuality studies class next semester!
Next on Netflix: Why You Should Watch Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
This year, Jonathan Van Ness launched his own Netflix series after finding success on the wildly popular Queer Eye revival.
Celebrate Culture Night: Haru Matsuri with USC’s Nikkei
By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25
For its annual Culture Night, USC’s Nikkei Student Union showcased an event in celebration of Japanese culture! On March 11, Culture Night took the form of an Obon-style night market at the TCC Grand Ballroom, featuring game booths, performances, and dancing.
Student Life With a Broken Foot
By: Catherine Chen ‘24
Ever since I injured my right foot last month in a sports-related accident, life has become a series of interesting challenges and experiences. I’ve gradually learned how to live and survive life with no use of my right leg. Below are some of the things I learned, resources I used, and any other things to expect should you ever (but hopefully never!) happen to fracture a bone while at USC.
7 Study Tips to Get You Through Midterm Season
By: Amy Argueta ‘24 (Guest Blogger)
Studying can be a daunting task, especially during midterm and final season when you have multiple tests in a week. Just the thought of it can lead us to procrastinate until we are pulling an all-nighter before a test and regretting all our decisions. Though it doesn’t have to be so draining. In this post I list some tips to help you get the most out of a study session just in time for midterm season.
Starting My Budgeting Journey: The 50/25/25 Method
By: Sydney Henry ‘24
College is expensive! And if you’re anything like me, you constantly find yourself broke because of it. I’ve decided to get serious about controlling my spending habits, so here is all that I have learned so far in my (very very) beginning stages of budgeting.
Do Yourself a Favor and Go to a USC Men’s Basketball Game
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
If you’re a USC student and have yet to attend a Men’s Basketball game, this is your time to GO! Read to to discover why Basketball is the best sport to watch on campus. :)
Overview of Marshall Organizations
By: Kristen Adams ‘25
Whether you are a Marshall student interested in getting involved in the consulting scene or you are a non-Marshall major passionate about pro-bono or marketing work, you may be interested in learning about all the organizations that Marshall has to offer. To make your research process just a little easier, I have compiled a list of Marshall organizations that my friends and I are most familiar with. Let this be a starting point for your research – and for the handful of organizations that possess a small acceptance rate, good luck with the recruitment process!