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Phillip Sliwoski can make science take shape in glass

By LARA OLCER
September 29, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

As an in-house glassblower, Phillip Sliwoski creates and repairs specialized glassware for USC researchers.

Phillip Sliwoski can make science take shape in glass

By LARA OLCER
September 29, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

As an in-house glassblower, Phillip Sliwoski creates and repairs specialized glassware for USC researchers.

‘Someone has a crush on you’: Ditto dating spreads across campus

By SASHA INGBER
September 29, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

The app’s marketing strategy claims someone has a crush on students in emails.

Phillip Sliwoski can make science take shape in glass

By LARA OLCER
September 29, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

As an in-house glassblower, Phillip Sliwoski creates and repairs specialized glassware for USC researchers.

‘Someone has a crush on you’: Ditto dating spreads across campus

By SASHA INGBER
September 29, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

The app’s marketing strategy claims someone has a crush on students in emails.

Phillip Sliwoski can make science take shape in glass

By LARA OLCER
September 29, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

As an in-house glassblower, Phillip Sliwoski creates and repairs specialized glassware for USC researchers.

SPORTS

USC men’s water polo heads into conference play with a win

By KEIRA WONG
September 29, 2026 in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Water Polo

The No. 3 Trojans took down the No. 12 University of the Pacific on Sunday.

USC men’s water polo heads into conference play with a win

By KEIRA WONG
September 29, 2026 in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Water Polo

The No. 3 Trojans took down the No. 12 University of the Pacific on Sunday.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The perfect albums for your fall-break road trip

Mike Kinsella of "American Football" plays guitar and sings into a microphone.

By ALEX GROSS
September 29, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

Hours trapped in the car are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in these brisk, flannel-coded sounds.

The perfect albums for your fall-break road trip

By ALEX GROSS
September 29, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

Hours trapped in the car are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in these brisk, flannel-coded sounds.

OPINION

Fraternities deserve to be abolished

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 29, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Fraternities have overstayed their use in college culture; it is time to get rid of them.

Fraternities deserve to be abolished

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 29, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Fraternities have overstayed their use in college culture; it is time to get rid of them.

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The Row hosts its own family weekend ahead of USC’s official celebration

By MAYBELINE TUCKER
September 28, 2026 in Greek Life, News

Fraternities and sororities welcomed parents for the USC-Oregon game.

Annenberg celebrates East Asian autumn festivals

By DUO YANG
September 28, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature

Students celebrated with food, performances and cultural sharing.

VoteSC suggests early voting as California adopts new election laws

By NAOMI SEDWICK
September 28, 2026 in Featured, News, News Main Feature, Politics

USC students and political organizations emphasize the importance of voting early and the mail-in voting process.

Trojan Farmers Market returns with familiar favorites

By SOFIA MCGOEY
September 25, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature

Longtime attendees say the market feels less full now, Hospitality says otherwise.

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USC soccer’s woes continue in pair of road losses

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
September 29, 2026 in Soccer, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

The Trojans were shut out by No. 8 Ohio State and unranked Penn State last week.

USC soccer’s woes continue in pair of road losses

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
September 29, 2026 in Soccer, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

The Trojans were shut out by No. 8 Ohio State and unranked Penn State last week.

USC football suffers first loss in devastating fashion

Luke Wafle hangs his head in defeat vs Oregon.

By CALEB OLGUIN
September 28, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Main Feature

The Trojans allowed more than 500 yards of total offense with ongoing defensive struggles.

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BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON

Dugout Diaries

How ‘valuable’ can a pitcher really be?

MLB's MVP Award, do pitchers deserve to win it?

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
September 17, 2026 in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns

Cam Schlittler’s stellar season has put a spotlight on the pitcher-MVP debate.

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

Can we say ‘bye’ to buy games?

By JULIA HO
September 16, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Columns

USC’s spending habit isn’t new, but these matchups are hard to justify in its Big Ten era.

USC football returns: A breakdown of Week 0

By Nina Kremer
September 21, 2026 in Podcasts, Talkin’ Troy

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‘Primetime’ challenges sensationalism, exploitation

By ANNE TILLEY
September 28, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

The film questions the morality of Chris Hansen’s hit show “To Catch A Predator.”

‘Primetime’ challenges sensationalism, exploitation

By ANNE TILLEY
September 28, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

The film questions the morality of Chris Hansen’s hit show “To Catch A Predator.”

‘¿Y SI SÍ? Dreams from the 2026 World Cup’ celebrates culture and unity

By EMMA IBRAHIM
September 28, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Culture

Gabe Nava’s photo gallery echoes Latino pride beyond the soccer field.

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

Aladin Sweets & Market has the best mutton in LA

By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
September 16, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food, Reviews

The restaurant and market make for a great dining and shopping experience.

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

Lucy Dacus ushers in new era for classical music

Dacus performs at the Hollywood Bown with the venue's orchestra.

By FIONA FEINGOLD
September 26, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

The musician celebrated reclaiming her debut album’s masters at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Being a theater kid means more than you think

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 24, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Theater is important because of the community it provided me.

Being a theater kid means more than you think

By CHARLOTTE DEKLE
September 24, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Theater is important because of the community it provided me.

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OPINION

Diversity is more than just a statistic

By ODYSSEUS JANG
September 25, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

USC recruits international students, but it leaves their integration up to chance.

Diversity is more than just a statistic

By ODYSSEUS JANG
September 25, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

USC recruits international students, but it leaves their integration up to chance.

Peptides reveal the price of working smarter, not harder

By SOEFAE CHEN
September 25, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General

Don’t become an experiment; it’s time to take the “rat” part of being a gym rat less seriously.

Peptides reveal the price of working smarter, not harder

By SOEFAE CHEN
September 25, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General

Don’t become an experiment; it’s time to take the “rat” part of being a gym rat less seriously.

Dating is more than sending a like

By LILY TRAN
September 28, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Deleting the dating apps is necessary with the hope of protecting your own peace.

Dating is more than sending a like

By LILY TRAN
September 28, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Deleting the dating apps is necessary with the hope of protecting your own peace.

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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.