5 Sweet Things You Can Do For Your Valentine
By: Judy Lee ‘17
The anticipated (and dreaded) day of love is approaching soon! Whether you’re forever alone, or in a relationship—it’s a great day to treat yo self and/or others. If you want a thoughtful and low-cost idea in a jiffy, here are five! And remember, “them” can also refer to your #1 (yourself!):
A Very LA Weekend
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
The absolutely wonderful thing about living in Los Angeles and going to USC is how close you are to Downtown LA and the opportunities are really endless. A couple weekends ago (January 28-30th), I decided to get out of the USC bubble and go around and see what’s new in the outside world, which I would encourage everyone to do.
Sports 360: Tennis
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Another week, another lesson in a sport I find really cool. Tennis is my family’s sport of choice. Both of my parents still play, my sister was the captain in high school, and my brother’s being recruited for D3 in college. You can imagine my parents faces when I told them in 4th grade that, after a year, I didn’t want to play anymore and wanted to take up competitive cheerleading. I was the black sheep at that point.
How do you like them ashes?
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
Today is Ash Wednesday so if you see someone walking around campus with what appears to be dirt on their forehead, don’t wipe it off for them! It’s actually ashes, obtained from burned palms from last year’s Palm Sunday.
Everything You Need to Know About Super Bowl 50
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Missed the game? Don’t care about football? Had too much homework? Here’s everything you need to know about the game to be a functioning member of American society.
7 Celebrities Who Went to USC
By: Samantha Romero ‘16
1. Lilly Collins: Best known for her roles in The Blind Side and Stuck in Love, Lilly Collins majored in Broadcast Journalism at USC…
Credits
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
I first heard about Credits, a web series from Alex Burns and Alexandra Kyllingstad while I was abroad in Nicaragua this fall. I watched the trailer and then the season premiere on December 6th and was excited to see several familiar faces from around campus putting together a funny series about the nitty gritty realities of film school.
Sports 360: Basketball
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
You’ve heard of the 3 majors sports in the US: Football, baseball, and basketball. Other countries just make fun of us so much because our football isn’t the same as their football. But hey! We have other sports that we care about too! One sport that we all were forced to play in elementary school (and some of still enjoy watching) is basketball. Plus, with the Home USC vs. UCLA game coming up on February 4th at 7:30pm at the Galen Center, I thought i would be a necessary blog to go over the basics of basketball.
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).
Missin ‘Murica: A Homesick List
By: Judy Lee ‘17
Don’t get me wrong, studying abroad is an immense privilege and every day I am grateful to wake up and experience something new. But I’m not going to pretend like there’s no place like home. There is a big chunk of my life missing from the current picture:
If you're one of us, then Caucus
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
I’ve found this particular Monday to be more exciting than most because not only am I in my 5th favorite state, Iowa, in the company of greatness (my grandparents), but also I’m here at a pivotal time- tonight is the kickoff of the presidential nominations process and I was more than willing to travel a few hundred miles and cross the Mississippi to see the Iowa Caucus in the flesh. (For the record, I came from my home state of Illinois, not SoCal - that would probably be taking things too far).
The Polite, Twisted Genius of Vince Gilligan
By: Michael Boyle ‘18
In 2008, America was introduced to Walter White, a mild mannered, high school science teacher who had just been diagnosed with cancer. Five years later, 10.3 million people tuned in to watch Walter White, a murderous drug kingpin, meet his demise. Last week, on January 26, a group of USC students crowded inside the Bing Theater to get the chance to see the man who made the monster.
6 Valentine’s Date Ideas in Los Angeles
By: Samantha Romero ‘16
1. Perch: Enjoy a beautiful view of Los Angeles with fine French gourmet dining at the Perch. Their menu offers a variety of dishes like “Filet Mignon au Poivre” and “Steak-Frites.” They also have a variety of wines and hand-crafted cocktails.
Style Guru: Lauren Black
By: Samantha Romero ‘16
I’ve always known what I’ve wanted to do—become a fashion editor. My love of fashion came from reading stacks and stacks of magazines when I was young, and that turned into following blogs and editorial websites as the industry expanded. More so than reading, though, I’ve also loved writing. So I actually started off as a Print and Digital Journalism major but felt that studying PR would give me better access to the kinds of fashion opportunities that exist in Los Angeles, and it definitely has…
Not in Trojanland Anymore: 4 Things I Miss About USC
By: Judy Lee ‘17
I’m not going to lie—being abroad in London is already one of the most wonderful experiences of my entire life to date. However, there are things about this place that just isn’t…well, just isn’t USC. Here are several:
How to Blog (In Case You Were Wondering)
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
You’re reading this because you probably saw this is on Facebook shared by me or posted originally on Trojans 360. This is a blog (and the sky is blue). I was one of the co-founders of this blog for USC Communications and the University itself. I had no idea what I was doing at that point. I had a lot of opinions. I had a tumblr blog of my own for 4 years but it was mostly for reblogging harry potter gifs.
5 Things To Consider Before Taking That Day Trip
By: Judy Lee ‘17
Day trips anywhere are usually tons of fun. However, it is easy to get caught up in the excitement and neglect a lot of small (but important!) details that can make or break your trip. Here are five things you should consider before leaving!
5 Places You Must See In London
By: Judy Lee ‘17
The London Eye, Big Ben, Tower Bridge—all of them are beautiful. However, there are some places that are breathtaking and require a little more digging. Here are five!
5 Culture Shocks You’ll Run Into In London
By: Judy Lee ‘17
Being dropped into a strange place is great, I’ve found. It not only gives you an appreciation for something new, but something you may have had along. Studying abroad in London has definitely allowed me to appreciate the states while growing fond of the land beyond the pond. Here are a few things that struck me while I’ve been here this past week:
The Importance of Traveling Alone
By: Judy Lee ‘17
Traveling alone is often glorified yet not given the respect it deserves. It is also often not taken as an opportunity. However, in my opinion, it is critical and absolutely necessary for everyone to travel alone at least once. It doesn’t matter whether this entails a trip of 20 minutes or 20 months–only that you have time to be alone with yourself and figure out how you can literally live with yourself.