By: Emily Young MA ‘16

What does Los Angles California and Venice Italy have in common? They both have canals. You can save your money and a very long plane flight by just visiting the canals right here in sunny Los Angeles, Ca.

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

If you’re going for a vintage theme then Afterlight is your go to app. They have a large selection of adjustable filters to give your photo the perfect vintage touch. If you would like to take your photo to the next level you can also choose from a variety of film quality effects like dusty, light lea , instant film and more…

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

Having been to my fair share of music festivals- 8 festivals just last year, I have learned the hard way the do’s and dont’s of how to make the most of a festival. So with festival season right around the corner, here is a curated list of must-have items as you prep your bags to enjoy the music extravaganza.

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

Looking for something to do during spring break? Look no further, here is a curated list of hikes to check off your list.

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

Let’s be real: it’s hard to come up with an original Instagram photo and caption these days. You think of something creative and new to you and then when you search the hashtags, everyone said the same thing! For me, it’s not a bad thing to have a common photo (what some people call “basic”). If you go to school in Los Angeles, you definitely have at least 3 of these photos on your Instagram. How many do YOU have?

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

“Why are all these people caring whether these really small schools win in March? College basketball is cool but people are like caring about every single outcome. What the hell? I always hear about March Madness but I don’t really know what it means.”

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

If you were to ask me what are my favorite past-times, food would definitely be involved. I love trying foods and finding hole in the wall restaurants that surpass my expectations. This week, these are the restaurants that I’m loving. From oven baked pizza to gourmet sushi, try one or try them all!

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

Hockey is a pretty vague term but there is also field hockey (and my person favorite arcade game, air hockey). Specifically, this blog is about the rules, teams, and history of ice hockey. Hockey isn’t the most common sport in Los Angeles, even while the Kings are very popular, but that might be because the Staples Center is a great place to escape the heat in the summer months. Hockey is actually a pretty amazing sport! Theses guys need to be huge enough to hit another guy into a wall but still graceful enough to skate around the rink. It’s an interesting sport that a solid amount of West and Southwest people do not know too much about. Which is why I am here for you!

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

Want to take a break from studying for exams or simply enjoy a night out with friends? Well, look no further. Here is a curated list of music venues to discover good music in Los Angeles.

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

Baseball. America’s game. Not really anymore but we still say it to make us feel better about ourselves. Baseball is absolutely lovely sport that is one of my absolute favorites. USC’s Baseball team started in the top 25 in the nation when it had it’s season opener last Friday (they lost to North Dakota, so I don’t know if they are anymore) and it’s a great way to support your school, while not traveling off campus. USC Baseball’s home is Dedeaux field, which is across the street from the KAP building. I know it’s a walk but after reading this blog, you’ll want to be there every time there’s a home game because you are gonna understand baseball. GET READY.

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

This year could finally be the year that Leonardo DiCaprio gets an Oscar. You don’t want to be the only one in the room who hasn’t seen his award winning performance, do you?

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

…I’m in California dreaming about where we’ll go next week. Might I suggest a quick road trip out of the city and into the great outdoors?