USC’s Official
Student-Run Blog
Trojans360 Articles
Gym Intimidation at Lyon: You’re Not Alone
By: Terry Nguyen ‘20
USC’s gym can be a frightening place to those unfamiliar with the humid aroma of Lyon Center’s testosterone-filled, intimidatingly sweaty crowd. No matter what time of day it is or whatever the weather conditions are, Lyon is sure to be inhabited by at least several weight-lifting fitness junkies and cardio enthusiasts, both of whom make up a sizable portion of the USC student body.
Gender-Based Violence in Asian-American Communities
By: Shannon Lam ’19
I was 10-years-old when I was first sexually harassed. I was at the grocery store with my parents. Normally, I stick by my parents, walking next to the cart, admiring the vast options of chips and cookies. However, at one point, my mom realized we had forgotten to grab the milk. Me, adventurous and trying to be as independent as a 10-year-old could be, offered to quickly go grab it. My mom was hesitant at first, but since the milk aisle was just a few aisles down, she let me go. It was only for a brief second, but as I leaned into the fridge to pick up the milk, I felt a hand on my butt. I turned around and a middle-aged man quickly walked past me. At first, I didn’t think much of it. Maybe I was taking up too much room in the empty aisle, maybe I was in the way, maybe it was my fault. When I walked back to my mom, there was a sinking feeling that was hard to describe at 10-years-old. Something didn’t sit right with me. I felt lost, I felt guilty, I felt violated. At 10-years-old.
A Trojan’s Guide to Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
By: Anna Lipscomb
It’s 2017! New year, new you. Do you want to live a healthier lifestyle this year? Learn a new language? Save more money? Stop procrastinating? Here’s how you can keep up your New Year’s resolution at USC:
The Truth About Groping
By: Claire Porter ‘18 (Guest Blogger)
I experienced something last night that I read about countless times in my media classes. Just a few weeks ago, I read Denise Riley’s ‘Am I That Name?’: Feminism and the Category of ‘Women’ in History, in which she articulated the idea that a woman cannot transcend her womanhood. Regardless of what other categories define me, whether that is the color of my skin, my education, my job, etc., I will always be a woman at the core. And through this understanding, I, as a woman, am shown and told through normalized interactions that I will be subject to objectification. I attended a fraternity exchange in which the theme offered two outfit options: 1) dress like a scantily clothed woman, or 2) dress like a middle-aged man. It was obviously intended for the sorority women to wear less and the fraternity men to attempt to look 30 years older. I, however, wanting to break barriers but stay within the theme, decided to opt for dressing like an adult man. I borrowed my male friend’s button down, shorts, and belt, slipped on my converse, and tied my hair in a low bun before placing a baseball cap featuring the fraternity’s letters on my head. The only discernable feminine feature I still had was some makeup on my face.
Finals Resources
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
The finals schedule is fast approaching, the Thanksgiving leftovers are running low, and my stress levels have soared to new heights. Whether this is your first semester at USC or your last, the last few days of school are always filled with group projects, essays, exams, (oh my!).
Giving Thanks: Fall 2016 In Review
By: Anna Lipscomb ‘19
Thanksgiving is a few days away, so let’s take a moment to look back at all the things we can be thankful for this semester.
“The people, united, will never be divided”
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
The following recounts what I have seen, experienced, and/or feel is worth our attention since election night on November 8. From despair to hope to frustration to disgust to fear to empowerment to love and everything in between, I’ve felt a lot, but most of all I’ve felt grateful for and inspired by the people taking action.
How To Stay Healthy This Fall
By: Anna Lipscomb ‘19
Fall is a fun time - you can dress up in costumes, drink pumpkin spice lattes, put up Christmas lights, and spend time with friends and family. But don’t forget - as the seasons change and the temperatures drop, so can our health.
5 Things You Need to Know about Alcohol Consumption at USC
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Drinking. It’s a thing. That may surprise some of you but it is. There are some discreet places around USC’s campus where alcohol is consumed. Craziness. Okay, I feel like this is getting a little too sarcastic so I’m just gonna stop that whole thing now. Alcohol is consumed around USC, whether it’s at a Greek party, a fundrager, or at Study Hall or at the 901. You don’t have to drink at USC but a portion of the population does, even those who are underage. I’m not telling those who are under 21 to go drink alcohol right now because that’s illegal. We all know that. But if you’re going to drink , if you’re over or under 21, there are some things you need to know. Hence this blog.
3 Sexual Health Services USC Provides
By: Judy Lee ‘17
In recent news, USC jumped up from 73 to 36 on Trojan Condoms’ Most Sexually Healthy Campuses in the nation. Go us! That said, not only is it important to foster a sex-positive campus, it is important to be educated on what USC can provide to better your own personal health!
How to Be Social Media Smart (and Safe!)
By: Anna Lipscomb ‘19
Social media is an integral part of our everyday lives. Whenever we go out, we snap photos and then send them to our friends on Snapchat or upload them to our Instagram accounts. However, with all of this quick-and-easy sharing, it is extremely easy to fall into oversharing.
Ask a Trojan: Fitness on Campus
Best: Grace Carballo ‘17
Hey! Thanks so much for your questions; it’s definitely one I was asking myself just three short years ago. There’s a lot of options for fitness on campus and it really just depends on what you’re interested in!