On the Lookout for Adventure
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Adventure is all around us, you just have to watch….TV? Yes, my most recent adventure destination came from a television episode of the new series “Lucifer” on Fox which is filmed in Southern California. During the episode, the main character Lucifer interrupts this couple that was about to get married in beautiful glass covered chapel overlooking the ocean, pictured above. Curious, I Googled, “glass church by the ocean in Southern California.” Wayfarers Chapel, Rancho Palos Verdes.
Work On It Wednesday: Why Writing the Cover Letter is the Hardest Part
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
I’ve written my fair share of cover letters and yet they can still be challenging. Why? Sure you stressed over making your resume look great to highlight your experiences, but when it comes to selling your self and creating a short narrative all you’ve got on your internal monologue is: “Ummmm, I really need this job—I’d actually be pretty great at it. I’ve already spent forever on this online application and I just really need to get this done.”
Crosstown Showdown: USC Men’s Basketball takes on UCLA at 7:30 Tonight!
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
USC Men’s Basketball is on fire. The team’s 17-5 start is its best since the 1991-92 season. Not only is the team playing spectacular, but tonight’s game determines who runs LA. USC Men’s Basketball has already defeated the UCLA Bruins (13-9) at Pauley Pavilion 89-75, but they need our fan support for the clean sweep. (Our last regular season series sweep over the Bruins was in 2010).
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?”
USC Exposed: TV Shows that were Filmed On Campus
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
One of my favorite shows, Scorpion, recently had an episode that was filmed at USC. After watching, I got to thinking….how many other great TV shows have used USC as a backdrop? The answer? Keep reading to find out!
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.
The NCAA Volleyball Tournament, Just Like the Hunger Games Movies
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Everyone knows that the new “Hunger Games movie: Mockingjay Part 2” is killing it at box offices, but that’s not this week’s top release or box-office smash for volleyball fans across the country. For them (myself included), it’s the NCAA Division I volleyball championships!
Make Your NCAA Volleyball Bracket...Because USC is Seeded #1!
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Hey sports fans! Do your Fantasy Football picks have you down this season? Can’t wait for March Madness? Need something to brag about during the holidays? I bring you NCAA Women’s Volleyball Bracketology. Why? Because USC is seeded #1 in the entire tournament!
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.
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.
Surviving the USC Zombie Run
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
If you were not at the USC Zombie Run this past Friday, you missed out!
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…
Presenting USC’s 123rd National Champions: Continuing a Trojan Tradition
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
One of the main aspects that drew me to University of Southern California was its history of athletic excellence. Since 1912, a USC athlete has won a gold medal in every summer Olympics. USC has produced more Olympians, overall medalists, and gold medalists than any other university in the United States. USC athletics is rich with tradition and it is displayed all around us: the pillars in the Louis Zamperini Plaza of Cromwell Track and Field, Heritage Hall, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and even Tommy Trojan himself was modeled after different USC Football players. There is pride, history, and distinction in putting on a USC jersey. That is why hoisting USC’s 123rd National Championship Ring is so meaningful—it’s tradition.
Work On It Wednesday: Twitter
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Networking and building your personal brand image isn’t top of mind when you think of social media platforms like Twitter. If you have never utilized Twitter to build your personal brand you probably have perceptions of Twitter like this:
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.
Spring Break Woes
By: Mark Love ‘16
With the first week of school since spring break coming to a close, I couldn’t help but ponder upon the adventures my friends and classmates have embarked on last week. One of my friends backpacked through Scandinavia while a classmate flew to Taiwan to celebrate the week off from school. While listening to their stories, I could only shrug my shoulders and smile hoping that no one asks about my spring break itinerary. Unfortunately, I had to show up to my internship during the week, so my journey towards everlasting merriment definitely hit a roadblock. But instead of mourning my stationary predicament, I decided to take advantage of the wonders that lie within the City of Angels.
Finnish What We Started
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
While many think of Madness and painstakingly-crafted brackets (to no avail, in my case) when they think of March, here at USC, this month has been chock full of EdMonth and an impressive array of guest speakers. Last night, I had the pleasure of learning about the World’s Education Superpower…
Finding Your Passion with Alexis Jones: Author, Activist and Founder of I Am That Girl
By: Lauren Brose ‘15
Alexis Jones is wearing fitted black jeans with tears at the knees, a loose black tank top and a pair of long necklaces. Her long brown hair bounces effortlessly as she walks over to a number of familiar faces sitting in the audience. Sharing the captivating story of how she found her passion, wrote a book, and founded I Am That Girl, Jones’ inspiration was first sparked at her alma mater, USC. Before she dove into the meat of her story, she first asked the audience a question:
#HumbleBrag
By: Kelly Kinas ‘17
Unfortunately, not every one of your friends is lucky enough to go to USC. This university is exclusive and maybe your friends didn’t get in or chose to go somewhere else. Either way, USC is the best university and whether your friends know it or not, they wish they went here. When you go home and start telling people how amazing USC really is, it will probably make them jealous and sometimes friendships end because of jealousy. SO for you to keep your friends, here are some sarcastic examples of how to talk to your friends about USC that sound like bad things but are actually good.