By: Kelly Kinas ‘17

So if your professors misinterpret the definition of “midterm” like my professors do, you probably have tests these last two weeks. Additionally, if your professors are still as illerate on Blackboard as they are in literary definitions, you’re still probably waiting for a grade. This can be an excruciating process but FEAR NOT! I got you covered for things you can do to pass the time while waiting for the grade to be updated.

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

In honor of my 22nd birthday, a couple of friends and I ventured to Tommy’s Place for Trivia Night. It’s a great time, even if you are like me and don’t know an assortment of random facts!

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

Yesterday night in Bovard was the Spring Xpressions show and it lived up to all the hype. Xpressions, founded relatively recently in 2009, is completely student-run, with student choreographers and dancers, and even funded by USG, so y’all keep doing your thing cuz it is working!

By: Paul Samaha ‘17

Yes, being on a gluten-free diet can suck at times. I personally was diagnosed with Celiac Disease about four years ago, and haven’t intentionally had gluten since. There are a vast number of reasons why some people don’t eat gluten (Celiac Disease, allergy, intolerance, preference, etc). But the good news is that being gluten-free at USC is not only possible, but it’s actually quite simple. I know that there will be a good amount of incoming freshmen in the fall that had the same questions I had when I entered USC… “what are my gluten-free food options on campus?” Well, thankfully, there are a lot of convenient options for us glutinos at ‘SC; no one even realizes my diet is different from theirs. To help you find your meals on campus, I have sufficiently compiled this guide for you!

By: Lauren Brose ‘15

Unsurprisingly, USC has been making a few minute modifications on and off campus. If you haven’t noticed already, the only Wendy’s for miles has been torn down alongside a movie theatre that nobody ever frequented, the highly controversial Superior Supermarket, and Health Hut— a sandwich and fruit smoothie bar that I honestly have nothing negative to say about because the workers were as sweet as the fresh smoothies that’d quench my thirst every Wednesday after French. It’s save to assume I wasn’t the biggest fan of the gaping hole of dusty revulsion that is better known as “University Village.”

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

USC is rich with traditions, but what happens when one of these traditions gets out of hand?

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

Probably the most valuable lesson I’ve learned in college is that there is a whole lot in this big, beautiful world of ours that I know very little about. I won’t ever know everything, but I plan on learning more and more, even after graduating from USC in May 2017, which is approaching way too quickly. To facilitate this, I’ve started checking out my options because honestly the dream is to continue going to school as long as possible.

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

Last night, I had the distinct pleasure of attending Navy Ball with my most cherished friend, Evan. He is in the NROTC program here and through him, I have gotten to meet some amazing people and future Navy and Marine Corps. officers. Also thanks to his patience and my incessant questions, I like to think I have a better understanding about what ROTC and serving in the Navy really means.

By: Judy Lee ‘17

There’s no argument: Ground Zero Performance Café is hands-down one of the centerpieces of USC culture. With late night hours, weekly performances, a delicious assortment of milkshakes and teas—it’s the place to have a study session, talk to a crush, catch up on life, and find refuge from the flurry of college life.

By: Lauren Brose ‘15

USC’s acceptance letters are out and more often than not are we spotting more families accompanied by their eager future Trojan. For me, this was the single most exciting part about my acceptance to USC.

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

Yesterday evening, I attended the 11th Annual Tommy Awards because an organization I am involved in, Women and Youth Supporting Each Other, was nominated for recognition for our service. (Side note, it is currently #WYSEWeek2015 if you want to check out what we’re all about). This was my first time experiencing the Tommy Awards, and though we did not win, and attendance in general was less than I anticipated, there was an impressive display of desserts and that is an award in and of itself.

By: Paul Samaha ‘17

This year’s annual Springfest at USC was a certified banger. With a stacked lineup and attractions all around (including a brand new beer garden!), the student body never saw a dull moment on McCarthy Quad this past Saturday.