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Is living at The Lorenzo worth it?

By: Nancy Aguilar-Sanchez ‘22

I’ve lived at The Lorenzo for two years now and can say with certainty that everyone’s experience and the value they get out of it is different. Most freshmen and sophomores live on campus because housing is guaranteed but once you reach junior year, it’s a lot less likely that you’ll get on-campus housing; lots of students find themselves living at The Lorenzo.

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Brunch Worth Trying in LA

By: Hannah Skinner ‘23

Los Angeles has an impressive brunch scene, and no, it’s not just avocado toast. If you are looking to try some good brunch food but are overwhelmed with options, don’t worry! I’ve recently tried five new brunch spots in LA so you don’t have to.

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USC Student Voting 101

By: Hannah Skinner ‘23

It’s Midterm Season! Well, not those kinds of midterms…either ways, we all know the power of voting, so if you need a refresher on the process or are a first-time voter, here’s what you need to know to register and vote in the 2022 elections:

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Things To Do in L.A. Before Summer Break

By: Sian Salazar ‘25 (Guest Blogger)

It’s kind of shocking to me that we only have 3 weeks left in the school year. This semester flew by so incredibly fast. Since we’re running out of time, I’ve put together a little guide on how to spend our last couple of weeks here at USC before we have to say goodbye (just for the summer, though!).

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Things To Do in LA Without a Car

By: Amy Argueta ‘24 (Guest Blogger)

Thanks to USC”s Los Angeles location there are always so many fun things to do and places to visit so I decided to make a small list of them here. Even if you don’t own a car, don’t worry! All of these spots are accessible by walking or taking the metro. So if you ever find yourself wanting to travel around LA on a weekend here are some places you should visit.

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The Best Food in L.A. (On a Budget)

By: Sian Salazar ‘25 (Guest Blogger)

As a current college student who’s already (more than) breaking the bank just by attending USC, I know the importance of keeping your spending under a budget. So I’ve put together a quick list of places in Los Angeles with cheap, student-budget-friendly food.

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March 2022: Must See LA Concerts

By: Lanie Brice ‘24

Now that it’s spring, touring is back in full force, and there are so many shows coming to the LA area. While there are plenty of huge stars making their way here, I much prefer shows in smaller, more intimate venues. Here’s a sampling of shows I’m super excited about at some of my favorite venues in the city from the El Rey to the Roxy.

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Top Tips for the Rose Bowl Flea Market

By: Lanie Brice ‘24

This past weekend, after months of looking forward to it, I finally visited the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena. It was at the top of my LA bucket list, and I was so excited. Finally going made me realize that even with quite a bit of research, there were still so many things I wish I knew before I decided to go to the market, so I compiled my top tips to hopefully answer any questions you might have about going!

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Instagrammable Brunch Spots Around LA

By: Kristen Adams ‘25

Whether you’re celebrating a friend’s birthday, exploring the food scene around LA, or craving something other than dining hall food, here is a list of brunch spots around the USC area that you can add to your must-try list!

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