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Places to Go That Aren’t the Row

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

I remember dressing up in wacky costumes every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night as a freshman (yup, throwing it back to Fall 2014, folks) jumping from house to house, looking for adventure and hiding from trouble. 28th Street and I were new to each other then: I graciously tied hair, passed out water bottles and ushered giggling floormates away from the ragers, the comforting blue glow of DPS Emergency light-posts guiding us home. Over the next three semesters, visits to The Row came fewer and farther between. I found community, meaningful (audible) conversation and good vibes in so many other places on and off campus that I didn’t need to lean on The Row anymore. As a Sober Trojan and non-Greek, we simply grew apart. If you or someone you know is looking to get away from 28th Street, I have a few ideas.

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Secrets to Grocery Shopping In College

By: Ellice Ellis ‘20

Do you live to eat? Are you not yourself when you’re hungry? Or, maybe you’re just a college student who just moved off campus. Either way you look at it, you are going to have to go grocery shopping to cure your ‘hanger’. Eating out, ordering UberEats, or bumming food off of your friends all the time can become expensive and pretty annoying.

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5 Things To Try Around USC Campus

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

(1) Nature’s Brew: The atmosphere, the people, and of course the food is amazing! As soon as you walk through the doors you are teleported to a cozy nook of a cafe. They offer a variety of food options that are both healthy and delicious. If you’re in the mood for something light and fresh I recommend trying the farm fresh green salads where you have options like the Kale Greek Salad or a classy Nicoise. For an additional fee you can also add protein options such as salmon, chilled chicken, tuna salad, or a hard-boiled egg…

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4 Stages of GPA Awareness

By: Judy Lee ‘17

1. Fear: Have they been released yet? When will they be released? Is it five or seven business days after the last final? When was the last final again?

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Behind the Scenes at Conquest

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

Performances by I LOVE MAKONNEN and Miguel, the traditional burning of the bear and a firework show were just a few of the highlights from this year’s CONQUEST. Here is a behind the scenes look into the fun filled event that took place last week.

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