By: Ellice Ellis ‘20

IT’S HOMECOMING WEEKEND! Midterms are over and it’s time to be on your finals grind. So much is going on! On top of finals, you may be searching for Spring and Summer internships or planning on starting your next venture. With all these tasks on your plate, you might be searching for some inspiration to get you going. Personally, I love hearing the stories of people like me, whether female or black or USC alums, to inspire my work ethic.So, in the spirit of Homecoming and to inspire you to apply to that job, get that degree or start that homework; here are 10 USC alumni to look up to.

By: Ellice Ellis ‘20

The first round of College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday, USC debuted at No. 17. Our nationally recognized team and school spirit, although very popular and high ranking, has yet to see any national anthem protests.

By: Cole Sulivan ’18

I don’t want to call myself an expert, but I am a senior now. So for all of you young, bright-eyed underclassmen looking to pick the perfect schedule—or even for seniors who want to go out with a bang—here are the best classes I’ve taken at USC. The ones that you should absolutely take before you leave South-Central Los Angeles.

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

The Career Fair can be a dark event for many: apprehension over resume bullet points, elevator pitches and career conversations reigns high as Trojans fall in line with their peers to pursue their futures. The light to shine through all of this darkness? The amazing outfits donned by the young professionals of ‘SC!

By: Lilly Kate Diaz ‘20

Hi, all! I hope classes are going well. And I hope you’re taking self care procedures to make sure your well-being is at its greatest. I figured that since I started my sophomore year at SC, I’d let the freshmen know what I learned as a freshman last year (hence the title). So, let’s get into it!

By: Lilly Kate Diaz ‘20

As the school year is rollin’ by, some of you might already be in need of some stress relief (like moi). And fortunately for USC students, we have some special companions that’ll be just the right being to help us. And yes – I’m talking about therapy dogs (or puppies, as I like to call all dogs).

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

We all want to get out of here with our limbs intact. That was an odd way to start, but you know what I mean. Leaving Troy can be intense and stressful, but these hacks may help you manage the madness:

By: Anna Lipscomb ‘19

Did you miss this year’s Globefest? Here’s a recap of the event.

By: Anna Lipscomb ‘19

If you were admitted into USC for the spring semester, you may be wondering what this means. I can relate - me and many other students at USC have been in your place. Here’s everything you should know about being a spring admit, and the reasons why I would make the same decision again.

By: Terry Nguyen ‘20

On Friday, March 24, USC Visions and Voices hosted a panel discussion with four prominent Japanese American directors and producers called “Anarchy in Asian America: Sex, Punk and Transgressive Cinema.” The three directors whose works were featured are Gregg Araki, Roddy Bogawa, and Jon Moritsugu; the panel was lead by producer Marcus Hu, who dubbed the directors the “bad boys” of Asian American cinema. The three had met in the 1980’s and have been in contact since, but haven’t had a chance to host a full panel together due to their busy schedules.

By: Anna Lipscomb ‘19

Are you an incoming freshman? Welcome to the Trojan family! Take a look at these special posts to get a glimpse of the adventures that await.

By: Lilly Kate Diaz ‘20

Are you a lover of books (and free stuff)? Then head over to the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books this April!