By: Mark Love ‘16

Every iPhone owner should know about the newest update that has the nation talking: diverse emojis.

By: Mark Love ‘16

I have been receiving a stream of emails from the USC Department of Public Safety about sexual assaults occurring around Trojan parameters. These notifications have made its way in my inbox at least three times this month. I recall one incident in which one girl was ambushed as one guy restrained her arms while the other guy caressed her buttocks. Thankfully, none of the cases involved full-blown rape, but it is about time that students acknowledge this issue.

By: Mark Love ‘16

With Spring Break behind us, we only have five weeks left until this school year comes to a close. For seniors, their times of juvenile hijinks and inconsequential party behaviors will cease – unless they’re attending graduate school – as they delve into the real world. Freshmen and sophomores can steer clear of any stress since these teenyboppers have over a year left to attempt to figure out their lives. And then there’s the juniors, like myself, who are lingering at the crossroads. We can choose to engorge ourselves with alcohol and chill out as summer approaches, but deep down, we know that walk across the graduation stage is right around the corner. It can be a confusing time for us soon-to-be seniors, so I have some advice for those who are at the same stage in their lives as me.

By: Mark Love ‘16

With the first week of school since spring break coming to a close, I couldn’t help but ponder upon the adventures my friends and classmates have embarked on last week. One of my friends backpacked through Scandinavia while a classmate flew to Taiwan to celebrate the week off from school. While listening to their stories, I could only shrug my shoulders and smile hoping that no one asks about my spring break itinerary. Unfortunately, I had to show up to my internship during the week, so my journey towards everlasting merriment definitely hit a roadblock. But instead of mourning my stationary predicament, I decided to take advantage of the wonders that lie within the City of Angels.

By: Mark Love ‘16

Oh, Snapchat. It'sthe photo messaging application that’s taking the world by storm. Thousands of users post every waking moment of their lives on there from selfies and diner to social outings. The app mirrors Instagram except it’s bit more personal. I even stalk my friends on Snapchat for a few minutes to catch myself up on their lives if I haven’t seen them in awhile. Even USC has its own account called “Our Campus Story”, filled with videos and photos of events and the pure aesthetics of the campus that other Trojans posted on their own stories.

By: Mark Love ‘16

National uproar commenced when a video of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members at the University of Oklahoma singing racially charged lyrics on a bus went viral. I’m not going to post the actual words on here,but just know their chants were laced with the N-word and referenced noosing. The video was released three days ago, and has been shown on numerous news sources from Huffington Post to World Star Hip Hop.

By: Mark Love ‘16

Going to college in Los Angeles definitely comes with perks. As Trojans, we eat, sleep,and learn in one of the film capitals on Earth. And with our aesthetically appealing campus, many Hollywood films have used USC for various scenes. From beloved romantic comedies to inspirational dramas, our campus has graced its presence more times than you may have realized. Here are a few just to keep you updated on how awesome our school is.

By: Mark Love ‘16

The Undergraduate Student Government hosted an event about a week ago where transfer students voiced their personal perils of being the new kids on the block. The main purpose of this event was for USG to create programs to ease the transfer experience based on what was said at the event. Regrettably, I had class during that time, but I still wanted to share my journey as a fellow transfer student myself to show that you can find your groove even if you did have a late start.

By: Mark Love ‘16

In honor of Black History month, people tend to venerate the African-Americans who have fought for civil rights. We constantly hear about the activism and valor of the famed Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks. But there are an innumerable amount of Black people who have helped benefit lives for posterity in other essential ways. I feel that the protestors, orators, and national leaders have overshadowed the inventors of the past. Black people have hand-crafted appliances we use daily. Below is a list of a few Black inventors who’ve made our lives a lot easier.

By: Mark Love ‘16

The Row. Aside from Tommy Trojan himself, the Row may possibly be the most famed site at USC. I’ve had the luxury of attending a few Greek parties — without actually rushing any of the fraternities— and the experience was like no other. The raging house parties with boundless amounts of alcohol pretty much mirrored a modern American Pie movie. But besides the rowdy soirees, the Row lauds itself for promoting brotherhood and sisterhood throughout each perspective fraternity and sorority. Many actives proclaimed they have created bonds that will prosper far beyond the barriers of USC. However, a recent scandal in one of the sorority houses disputed the claims of affability and enforced the superficial reputation that hovers over the Greek life.

By: Mark Love ‘16

This week marks the beginning of election season on campus. Prepare to see gaudy promotional signs with smiling candidates plastered on them. Look forward to the propositions and promises that the electoral candidates will declare that will hopefully benefit the school. And keep your ears open for at least one Obama­esque speech to commence. Basically, for the next seven days,candidates will compete to gain the votes of their fellow peers. However, these political hopefuls must adhere to the codes of conduct while running for a position. USC has contrived the Election Codes, a series of rules that each candidate must abide by during election week.

By: Mark Love ‘16

My name is Mark Anthony Love Jr., and I am currently a junior at the University of Southern California majoring in Broadcast and Digital Journalism. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, I transferred as a sophomore to take advantage of the opportunities that awaits in Los Angeles.