By: Ngai Yeung ‘23

Everyone breezes right past the sleek, austere storefront that almost looks like a mini Apple store on Jefferson—that is, until they’re in trouble. For where else can a student with two essays and a presentation due the next day go when smoke starts wafting out of their laptop?

“You need that for students because they have so much going on. That’s their livelihood right there,” said Angel Otoniel “Toni” Herrera, lead technician and co-founder of the Mac Repair Clinic.

Herrera set up the small USC Village shop just two years ago with his business and life partner, Emily Garber. Working side-by-side, with one in charge of Macs and the other in charge of iPhones, the duo pulled through the pandemic to keep the shop open seven days a week.

By: Hannah Skinner ‘23

2021 has brought many new changes to campus, one of these being the meal plan swipes! On top of the three residential dining halls, there are now other on-campus options for those with a meal plan - like some restaurants at TCC. So if you are looking to dine somewhere that is not a dining hall without spending coveted dining dollars, take a look at this list so find some of my favorite options!