By: Samantha Romero ‘16

For some people Winter means this…

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

In case you haven’t noticed, there is construction of a huge ramp going on right in front of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Come Saturday, that 16-story ramp will be packed with snow—yes snow—and some of the best snowboarders in the world will be doing mad jumps and tricks, competing against one another in a head-to-head battle to be named Air + Style Tour Champion.

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.

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.

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

One of my favorite local coffee houses, Groundwork Coffee makes you feel like you’re lounging in your own living room. My favorite drink is the chai latté with their very own homemade whipped cream. If you’re looking for an extra kick of caffeine ask for the “dirty chai.” For some powerfood try one of their salads or my personal favorite is the toasted ham and cheese croissant…

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

The Broad has been flooding social media feeds everywhere with photos of it’s modern architecture and contemporary art displays. A must-see is the infinity mirror room. For a slideshow of artworks you can expect to see click here.

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?”

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

Welcome 2016 with thousands of Angelenos at a free event hosted by The Grand Park and the Music Center. The event will consist of three music stages, two interactive projections, large art installations, a photo booth and a variety of food vendors. For more information about the event check here…

By: Judy Lee ‘17

Stuck in LA for winter break? No problem. Finals are over, and a staycation doesn’t get any better than:

By: Judy Lee ‘17

I was reading through Yik Yak (as one does when fleeing from their responsibilities) and fell upon a yak that really hit home for me. It went something like this:

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

1. Portland: This past Thanksgiving my friends and I planned a quick getaway to Portland. The breweries and lush hikes are totally worth the 15-hour drive. I recommend going with a group friends to split the driving time…

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

Don’t let finals week take a toll on your health. Here is a curated list of my favorite healthy joints in DTLA that will have you feeling refreshed and focused.