Is it Spring Break Yet? Why It's Not Too Soon to Start Planning.
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Thoughts of returning to school Tuesday after this glorious three-day weekend might have you thinking: “is it Spring Break yet?”
Twas the Night Before Christmas: A USC Beach Volleyball Story
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Sharing our USC Beach Team Christmas Greeting from our family to yours!
The Trojans 360 Top 10 Christmas Movies of All Time
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Spoiler: Krampus did not make the cut.
Starting New Thanksgiving Traditions
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Thanksgiving is about being thankful. I am thankful to be at USC playing the sport that I love at the most elite level. What our team does everyday is what so many players dream of. But most importantly, I am thankful I get share my college experience with my teammates. My teammates are the most incredible individuals and they are my family.
Stop What You Are Doing and Register for USC President Nikias’s Class this Spring
By: Emily Young MA ’16
If I were a freshman or sophomore, the top class I would have on my registration list is USC President Nikias’s class “The Culture of the Athenian Democracy” (CORE 200). Almost anything can be tied back to the ancient Greeks in some manner: democracy, personal freedom, debate, rhetoric, fine art, architecture, the Olympics, even common sayings. Studying the classics, Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Philoctetes, allows you to examine society today from a different lens. Do the ends always justify the means? Is there honor in lying to serve a nobler cause? Is heroism a struggle against fate? Not only will the readings lead to interesting discussions, the discussions will be lead by one of the greatest minds at USC, President Max Nikias.
USC Women’s Volleyball-The Only Undefeated Team in the Nation
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
While word all over campus this weekend was about USC Football upsetting #3 Utah, there’s another USC team students should be talking about, Women’s Volleyball. As of this weekend, USC Women’s Volleyball is the only undefeated volleyball team in the nation.
In Case You Missed It: Three Major Updates from this Weekend
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
1. USC Annihilated Arizona State won big against Arizona State this past Saturday, 42-14, putting the Trojans 1-0 in the PAC-12 South. Most notably, at halftime we led 35-0, a showcase of defensive discipline and offensive dominance. The next football game is Thursday, October 8th in the Coliseum against Washington…
Do You Bleed USC Cardinal and Gold?
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Twenty-one ways to know that you’re a true USC Trojan…
Freshman Fears: Partying
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Kelly gives you some tips on how to always feel comfortable at a party if you do decide to go or other options than partying at USC.
Summer Study Abroad Checklist
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
As I sit amongst my possessions in the beautifully chaotic metamorphosis from unpacking to repacking, I feel mildly overwhelmed by just how much I still have to do before I leave for Madrid on Saturday. I take comfort, however, in knowing that I have already survived finals so I’m probably immune to stress at this point and that I have compiled a very thorough To Do list with the help of those who studied abroad before me and the Internet community as a whole.
Class of 2015, Are You Ready to Graduate?
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Graduation is upon us! Check out these tips for a hassle free walk to your diploma.
National Champions Fight On to Victory!
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
USC Women’s Sand Volleyball had the perfect season—literally. They finished 28-0 with the AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Championship trophy in hand. The team brings home USC’s 123rd all-time national championship and I cannot think of a team more deserving for that honor.
What to Do While Waiting for Your Professor to Update Blackboard
By: Kelly Kinas ‘17
So if your professors misinterpret the definition of “midterm” like my professors do, you probably have tests these last two weeks. Additionally, if your professors are still as illerate on Blackboard as they are in literary definitions, you’re still probably waiting for a grade. This can be an excruciating process but FEAR NOT! I got you covered for things you can do to pass the time while waiting for the grade to be updated.
XPRESS yourself
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
Yesterday night in Bovard was the Spring Xpressions show and it lived up to all the hype. Xpressions, founded relatively recently in 2009, is completely student-run, with student choreographers and dancers, and even funded by USG, so y’all keep doing your thing cuz it is working!
USC: the University of Steady Construction
By: Lauren Brose ‘15
Unsurprisingly, USC has been making a few minute modifications on and off campus. If you haven’t noticed already, the only Wendy’s for miles has been torn down alongside a movie theatre that nobody ever frequented, the highly controversial Superior Supermarket, and Health Hut— a sandwich and fruit smoothie bar that I honestly have nothing negative to say about because the workers were as sweet as the fresh smoothies that’d quench my thirst every Wednesday after French. It’s save to assume I wasn’t the biggest fan of the gaping hole of dusty revulsion that is better known as “University Village.”
25 Things That Cross Your Mind During a USC Campus Tour
By: Lauren Brose ‘15
USC’s acceptance letters are out and more often than not are we spotting more families accompanied by their eager future Trojan. For me, this was the single most exciting part about my acceptance to USC.
The First Annual GOAT Awards
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
Yesterday evening, I attended the 11th Annual Tommy Awards because an organization I am involved in, Women and Youth Supporting Each Other, was nominated for recognition for our service. (Side note, it is currently #WYSEWeek2015 if you want to check out what we’re all about). This was my first time experiencing the Tommy Awards, and though we did not win, and attendance in general was less than I anticipated, there was an impressive display of desserts and that is an award in and of itself.
Looking Back with President Menard
By: Paul Samaha ‘17
“My name is Andrew Menard, and I am the undergraduate student body president. I come to you now as President who only has a couple short months left…”
Live Comedy
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
If you’re looking to impress someone with all USC has to offer, take them to the SCA Comedy Live Show this Friday! If you’re looking to really impress them, take them there in one of the free Ubers we now have at our disposal.
Social Event Trends at USC
By: Paul Samaha ‘17
USC is traditionally known as a school that has big social events Thursday-Saturday, and this tradition is very much so held true today. However, different party trends come and go. Here are some social event trends that I’ve noticed so far in the 2014-2015 school year.