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Want to Help Make a Movie? — Work on an SCA Student Set!
By: Nancy Aguilar Sanchez ’22
Once you tap into the community and get to know more people at SCA, the inquiries will never stop. Regardless of your major or experience on a set, you’re needed!
8 Pre-2000s Films I Recommend for a Day Off
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Now that summer is around the corner, here are some pre-2000s movie recommendations that are a must!
An Introduction to Live Streaming and the Gaming Community at USC
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
A brief introduction to live streaming and the gaming community on our very own USC. Enjoy!
Breakdown of a Day on a Film Production Set and Tips on How to Navigate It
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Ever wondered what it’s like to be on a film set? Here’s a little run down from my experiences! :)
Advice I Wish I Had My Freshman Year
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Tips for all the new Trojans from an older Trojan. I hope this article helps you out!
Do Yourself a Favor and Go to a USC Men’s Basketball Game
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
If you’re a USC student and have yet to attend a Men’s Basketball game, this is your time to GO! Read to to discover why Basketball is the best sport to watch on campus. :)
5 Tips for Double Majoring from a Double Major
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Deciding to pursue a second major is a difficult decision on its own, and it can be a very tedious and lengthy process depending on which major you’d like to add to your existing curriculum. Plus —even if you are successful in adding it—the work has only just begun. In my experience, this process took months to achieve. My first major under Dornsife was International Relations and Global Business; later, I applied to the School of Cinematic Arts in August 2020. Prior to, I had months of preparation for the application entailing essay writing, storytelling and creating my own film. If you’re adding a major that is within the same school it’s probably a relatively easier process, but, sooner or later, all double majors have to deal with the same obstacle: finding balance.
How to Make the Most of the Virtual School Experience
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Now that we have had almost two years of online school as a result of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, it’s safe to say that we’re way past Zoom fatigue. This is chronic pain. Just when we thought we were safe in Fall 2021, Spring 2022 gave us a wake up call.
Day in the Life of a Film Production Major
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
I transferred into the School of Cinematic Arts during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in January. Fall 2021 has been my first in-person experience at taking film production classes and I had no idea what I was getting into, but in hindsight that was probably for the better. I’m currently taking a Junior level course, the notorious CTPR310.
Everything You Need to Know about ¡Día de los Muertos!
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a holiday of Mexican origin dedicated to remembering and honoring the deceased. The holiday is typically celebrated by cleaning the graves in the cemetery and setting an altar (ofrenda) dedicated to the dead. In the majority of Mexico, Día de los Muertos is celebrated from October 31st-November 1st but the dates there and internationally can extend to over a number of days.
The March Against Sexual Assault at USC
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Last week, the University of Southern California released a crime alert email reporting a sexual assault case in the Sigma Nu Fraternity house. This was found to be correlated to previous reports of drugs being placed into drinks and an ongoing investigation has since been taking place regarding what the email called ‘drug-facilitated sexual assault.’ The Sigma Nu fraternity has been suspended and is unable to host any events; the email also mentions that a member of Sigma Nu has already been detained and academically suspended.