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GE Review: PHIL 254 Science, Knowledge and Objectivity
By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25
This class shreds what you think you know about the scientific world and then builds it back up again. It opened my eyes to questions I never even thought to wonder, and then it gave me the framework for answering them for myself.
Hidden Gem Classes to Take at USC
By: Kristen Adams ‘25
Looking for a fun elective to take next semester? Interested in taking a course that is outside your comfort zone? As a USC tour guide and student ambassador, I’m excited to introduce to you a wide variety of classes that will spice up your time here at USC.
A Semi-Comprehensive List of Creative Clubs on Campus
By: Lauren Liang ‘23
Following up on my article, Getting Involved in the Arts as a Non-Arts Major, this is a semi-comprehensive list of creative clubs on campus, organized by discipline.
Study Tips To Get You Through Midterms and Finals Season
By: Lauren Liang ‘23
It’s that time of the semester again (or is it always that time of the semester?): exam season is upon us. While it might be tempting to just wing it, you can better prepare yourself with these studying tips.
5 Pieces of Advice I Would Give to My Freshman Self:
By: Sanaa Alam ’25
I read many of these types of articles when I committed to USC, but sometimes the best way to learn is by living. For any incoming freshman, don’t be afraid to make your own mistakes and learn through your experiences—there’s no right way to do college.
The 5 Best Places to Eat in the USC Village
By: Sydney Fiorentino ‘24
Cooking and meal preparation can be difficult, especially as a college student… But if you are ever indecisive about what you want to eat, look no further! Here are my top five places to eat in the Village.
8 Pre-2000s Films I Recommend for a Day Off
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Now that summer is around the corner, here are some pre-2000s movie recommendations that are a must!
An Introduction to Live Streaming and the Gaming Community at USC
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
A brief introduction to live streaming and the gaming community on our very own USC. Enjoy!
How To Fill All Your Empty Notebooks
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
If you’re anything like me, you’ll never own enough stationary. You follow Notebook Therapy on Instagram, or you can’t walk past a gift store without discovering a notebook you have to have. I mean, you can never have too many notebooks, right?
Introducing USC’s Career Launchpad
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
USC Career Launchpad is your answer to your internship or post-grad job anxieties. For the last couple months, we’ve all been stressing over landing an internship for the summer or landing the perfect post-grad job offer. Figuring out the future is always daunting, and it can be a challenge to curate the perfect resume, make the right connections with people in your field, and have the skillset to stand out.
A Look Inside Throwing a Concert for MUIN 425
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
“You and your group will have to throw a concert as your final exam,” Professor Mike Garcia announced on the first day of MUIN 425. The Live Music Production and Promotion class is either famous or infamous depending on who you ask in the Music Industry program.
10 Tips For Succeeding in a Different Time Zone
By: Ngai Yeung ‘23
I never expected “15 hour time difference” to be an issue when I first started college; but here I am, just six months into my first year facing a most bizarre academic challenge. After trying out different methods of adjusting for a month, I’ve compiled the following list of tips for succeeding in different time zones – I hope these will help you as much as they have helped me.