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Career Center to launch new AI career preparation tool

By FEIYU LONG
September 14, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

Quinncia, an artificial intelligence career advisor platform, will feature resume review and mock interview functionalities.

Career Center to launch new AI career preparation tool

By FEIYU LONG
September 14, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

Quinncia, an artificial intelligence career advisor platform, will feature resume review and mock interview functionalities.

Keck top CEO, dean to step down from Keck, Keck School of Medicine

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 14, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

Both roles will be filled by other senior leadership at the respective institutions.

Career Center to launch new AI career preparation tool

By FEIYU LONG
September 14, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

Quinncia, an artificial intelligence career advisor platform, will feature resume review and mock interview functionalities.

Keck top CEO, dean to step down from Keck, Keck School of Medicine

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 14, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

Both roles will be filled by other senior leadership at the respective institutions.

Career Center to launch new AI career preparation tool

By FEIYU LONG
September 14, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

Quinncia, an artificial intelligence career advisor platform, will feature resume review and mock interview functionalities.

SPORTS

USC football overpowers Louisiana-Lafayette in high-scoring bout

By DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 14, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

The Trojan offense totaled over 480 yards in the 49-30 win over the Ragin’ Cajuns.

USC football overpowers Louisiana-Lafayette in high-scoring bout

By DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 14, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

The Trojan offense totaled over 480 yards in the 49-30 win over the Ragin’ Cajuns.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

President Kim joins USC Thornton Symphony

By FELIX HWANGBO
September 14, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

The concert celebrated color, character and musical unity on campus Friday.

President Kim joins USC Thornton Symphony

By FELIX HWANGBO
September 14, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

The concert celebrated color, character and musical unity on campus Friday.

OPINION

Not all fandoms are laced with toxicity

By ALLEGRA BAI
September 14, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Parasocial relationships only make up a small minority of the communal fanbase.

Not all fandoms are laced with toxicity

By ALLEGRA BAI
September 14, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Parasocial relationships only make up a small minority of the communal fanbase.

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University research uses AI to achieve breakthroughs

By KIYOMI MUIRA
September 14, 2026 in News

Campus labs developed tools to accelerate research progress.

All students can access kosher food through new Chabad restaurant

By NICHOLAS CORRAL
September 11, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

The program provides hot meals that align with Jewish dietary law for the first time.

Five free things to do next week at the LA Public Library

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 11, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

Learn to 3D print, meditate and learn culinary history for free.

USC, UCLA study finds Olympics could displace nearly 6,000 unhoused people

By SHAAN MISRA
September 10, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

Officials have yet to determine where displaced Angelenos will go or how their relocation will be funded.

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Men’s water polo adds another ranked victory

By KEIRA WONG
September 14, 2026 in Sports, Sports sub-main feature, Water Polo

Despite the win, the Trojans are in search of defensive consistency in future games.

Men’s water polo adds another ranked victory

By KEIRA WONG
September 14, 2026 in Sports, Sports sub-main feature, Water Polo

Despite the win, the Trojans are in search of defensive consistency in future games.

No. 14 USC football defeats Louisiana 49-30 in late-night matchup

By VANYA ARAKELIAN
September 13, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

The Trojans’ dynamic freshmen accounted for five of their seven touchdowns.

OUR COLUMNISTS

BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON

Dugout Diaries

The thrill of the MVP chase

Los Angeles Dodgers star two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pursuing his fifth MVP award, but he is in a tight race with Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Ohtani is pictured here in a game against the Washington Nationals on April 24, 2024.

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
August 27, 2026 in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns

Give me a fight to the finish over one dominant performance any day.

SEAN CAMPBELL

A Wannabe Sports Writer

A look forward for USC Athletics

By SEAN CAMPBELL
April 24, 2026 in Sports, Sports Columns

Here are five dates you can circle on your calendar in the next year.

JULIA HO & HEYDY VASQUEZ

Sports For Dummies

Usage rate is a love language

Sophomore guard Jazzy Davidson will share the floor with senior guard JuJu Watkins after not playing together in Davidson’s opening season with the Trojans. Davidson is pictured playing against Pepperdine on Nov. 28, 2025.

By JULIA HO
September 2, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns

On the court, the most romantic thing you can do is give up the ball.

The future of USC women’s flag football

By THE DAILY TROJAN PODCAST STAFF
March 12, 2026 in Multimedia, Podcasts, Talkin’ Troy

Hosts Emma Holloway and Marcus Partida sit down with co-founders of USC women’s flag football Alia Pasternak and Maliya Patel to discuss the sport’s growing popularity, how they aim to inspire the next generation of female football players and the future of flag football at USC.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Stevie Wonder’s Wonderlove visits USC Thornton

By KAILEN HICKS
September 14, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

The iconic band spoke to a sold-out crowd ahead of the “Songs in the Key of Life” 50th anniversary.

Stevie Wonder’s Wonderlove visits USC Thornton

By KAILEN HICKS
September 14, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

The iconic band spoke to a sold-out crowd ahead of the “Songs in the Key of Life” 50th anniversary.

A&E staff picks Emmy Awards

By ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT STAFF
September 11, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture

“Hacks” and “Pluribus” top predictions, with two staff forecasted Emmy wins each.

RHYTHM AND NEWS

All the latest in pop culture.

From millions to billions: Celebrity brands aren’t ‘Rare’ anymore

By DAILY TROJAN PODCAST STAFF
March 2, 2026 in Multimedia, Podcasts, Rhythm And News

“Rhythm and News” host Cami Culbertson breaks down top celebrity brands and why they are so successful, from Chamberlain Coffee to Rare Beauty, and analyzes how oversaturated markets have been taken over by these household names.

PABLO RODRIGUEZ

Global Gastronomy

A dummy’s guide to hot pot

By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
September 2, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food

Chinese restaurant chain Yangguofu Malatang offers lots of options to build your own hot pot bowl.

ADEN MAX JUAREZ

Underground Earworms

Melt reaches heavenly heights with soulful indie-pop warmth

By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
June 10, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

From clever lyricism to joyous grooves, this band’s rich arrangements are unforgettable.

NINA KREMER

Comic Relief

Queer comedians are killing it

By NINA KREMER
April 22, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Comic Relief

These creatives bring comedy into another dimension.

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ANNA JORDAN

Chronically Online

I don’t care that Geese was a psyop

By ANNA JORDAN
April 23, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

It’s one thing if the industry is shoving an artist down your throat; it’s another if they’re good.

AUBRIE COLE

Downloadable Content

‘It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this’

By AUBRIE COLE
April 24, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Games

Saying goodbye to the Daily Trojan and offering advice to aspiring games industry professionals in the final installment of this column.

FIONA FEINGOLD

Femininomenon

Thank you, Gloria Steinem

By FIONA FEINGOLD
September 11, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture

We owe it to the activist to continue fighting for the world with gender equality that she championed.

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Discover your classic rock before it becomes classic

By ALEX GROSS
September 10, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Digging through my dad’s old records inspired me to find my own.

Discover your classic rock before it becomes classic

By ALEX GROSS
September 10, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Digging through my dad’s old records inspired me to find my own.

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OPINION

We need an Equal Rights Amendment now more than ever

By EMMA IBRAHIM
September 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Reproductive freedom is a fundamental right that must be nationally protected.

We need an Equal Rights Amendment now more than ever

By EMMA IBRAHIM
September 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Reproductive freedom is a fundamental right that must be nationally protected.

Pay attention, your future will thank you

By ARMAND SJARIFFUDIN
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Giving tasks our undivided attention teaches us to be present in our own lives.

Pay attention, your future will thank you

By ARMAND SJARIFFUDIN
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Giving tasks our undivided attention teaches us to be present in our own lives.

USC’s Trousdale tabling ban is hypocritical

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Not allowing groups, even unaffiliated ones, to table flies in the face of the freedoms the University supposedly touts.

USC’s Trousdale tabling ban is hypocritical

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Not allowing groups, even unaffiliated ones, to table flies in the face of the freedoms the University supposedly touts.

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USC’s Religious Center is neglecting students with disabilities

By DAILY TROJAN PODCAST STAFF
April 20, 2026 in Podcasts, The Soapbox

USC boasts about having more religious groups than any other school in the country, but is the Religious Center really accessible to all students? Opinion writer Layan Alasseel brings to light how building code loopholes and budget cuts are preventing students with disabilities from finding community.