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

LA Coliseum

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.

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

LA Coliseum

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.

USC placed 37th in college free speech rankings


By STELLA MUZIN & APRIL MAO
September 9, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature
The University earned “green light” rating among 76 others out of 493 rated universities.

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

LA Coliseum

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.

USC placed 37th in college free speech rankings


By STELLA MUZIN & APRIL MAO
September 9, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature
The University earned “green light” rating among 76 others out of 493 rated universities.

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

LA Coliseum

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.

SPORTS

Trojan men’s water polo storm Beach, Waves for pair of top-10 wins


By MORGAN SICKLICK
September 10, 2026 in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Water Polo
No. 2 USC relied on shooting efficiency and extra possessions to defeat Long Beach State and Pepperdine.

Trojan men’s water polo storm Beach, Waves for pair of top-10 wins


By MORGAN SICKLICK
September 10, 2026 in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Water Polo
No. 2 USC relied on shooting efficiency and extra possessions to defeat Long Beach State and Pepperdine.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

USC alums turn mugging into musical


By JULIA HO
September 10, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Theatre
Philip Labes and Micah O’Konis explore the United States’ gun-control divide through comedy.

USC alums turn mugging into musical


By JULIA HO
September 10, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Theatre
Philip Labes and Micah O’Konis explore the United States’ gun-control divide through comedy.

OPINION

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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$7.5 million awarded to USC researchers investigating forever chemicals, fatal cancers

Keck Hospital of USC

By RUBY MATENKO
September 10, 2026 in News
Grants given to researchers investigating the association between PFAsS and liver and endometrial cancers.

Over 300 affordable housing units to be added near downtown Los Angeles

Affordable Housing

By ANYA MOTWANI
September 9, 2026 in News, News Main Feature
Two new projects aim to help address housing needs in Skid Row and Koreatown.

USC AI use not significant portion of carbon footprint, University says


By KIYOMI MIURA
September 9, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature
Faculty and students remain torn as they acknowledge the environmental costs of new artificial intelligence tools.

USG amends senate meeting rules, announces summer highlights


By DANIEL ESQUEDA
September 9, 2026 in News, USG
Chief of staff Shrinidhi Sriram highlighted USG receiving 211 applications during its recruitment process.

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USC women’s volleyball bounces back in dominant sweep

Sophomore opposite hitter Abigail Mullen lead USC with 11.5 points on Sunday. She is pictured here in a game against UCLA on Oct. 29, 2025.

By CALEB OLGUIN
September 9, 2026 in Sports, Sports sub-main feature, Volleyball
The Trojans swiftly handled the University of San Diego after two consecutive losses.

USC women’s volleyball bounces back in dominant sweep

Sophomore opposite hitter Abigail Mullen lead USC with 11.5 points on Sunday. She is pictured here in a game against UCLA on Oct. 29, 2025.

By CALEB OLGUIN
September 9, 2026 in Sports, Sports sub-main feature, Volleyball
The Trojans swiftly handled the University of San Diego after two consecutive losses.

Herbert, McLaurin, Warner, others likely to reach career marks


By FINN MCNAMARA
September 10, 2026 in Sports, Sports Columns
As the NFL season begins, these players are in a prime position to achieve history as soon as Week 1.
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.

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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

‘The Knave and the Moon’ shines with weak plot armor


By SOPHIA KANG
September 9, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Literature, Reviews
The ending of Rachel Gilig’s duology is mediocre in every way.

‘The Knave and the Moon’ shines with weak plot armor


By SOPHIA KANG
September 9, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Literature, Reviews
The ending of Rachel Gilig’s duology is mediocre in every way.

‘For the people, by the people’: Inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art


By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
September 4, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Culture, Museums
The museum is preparing to open its doors to the public later this month.
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From millions to billions: Celebrity brands aren’t ‘Rare’ anymore

Rhythm and News cover

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

Melt

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’

Students at their graduation ceremony

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

Olivia Rodrigo has been a girl’s girl

Olivia Rodrigo singing into a megaphone during "Guts" tour.

By FIONA FEINGOLD
August 28, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music
Women deserve comedies that authentically depict the depth of their friendships.
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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

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.

Student discounts end, but brand habits don’t


By KRYSTAL ROSE UDUMA
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature
Students get savings now. Brands get years to make leaving nearly impossible.

Student discounts end, but brand habits don’t


By KRYSTAL ROSE UDUMA
September 9, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature
Students get savings now. Brands get years to make leaving nearly impossible.

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.

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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.

SOEFAE CHEN
Vital Signs

Defend critical thought in the age of censorship and surveillance


By SOEFAE CHEN
September 3, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General
Los Angeles must protect libraries, books and the habits of critical thought.

PAULINA DA SILVA
Pauli’s Slice

I trust people who care about food


By PAULINA DA SILVA
April 29, 2026 in Columns, Opinion
When you value cuisine, you value the core merits of human nature.
OUR COLUMNISTS

HEYDY VASQUEZ
Undocutales

It is so important to never stop dreaming

Columnist Heydy Vasquez speaking at s podium

By HEYDY VASQUEZ
May 1, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General
Advocacy for undocumented students continues, despite a decade of student action.

EDHITA SINGHAL
Thinking Out Loud

Rethinking what leaving a mark at USC means

USC graduation ceremony

By EDHITA SINGHAL
April 20, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns
Impact doesn’t have to be loud; it can be the quiet help we provide.


ANDREW CARDENAS
No Straight Answers

Maybe we’re meant to fall in love over and over again


By ANDREW CARDENAS
September 2, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General
When a relationship ends, love doesn’t have to; maybe moving on means carrying it with us.
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El tiempo cambia para lo mejor


By HEYDY VASQUEZ
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
Contribuyendo a la sección de español me ha dado esperanza para el periódico.

El tiempo cambia para lo mejor


By HEYDY VASQUEZ
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
Contribuyendo a la sección de español me ha dado esperanza para el periódico.

El tiempo cambia para lo mejor


By HEYDY VASQUEZ
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
Contribuyendo a la sección de español me ha dado esperanza para el periódico.

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EN ESPAÑOL

Hecho en LATAM celebra cultura y comunidad


By EMMA KAHN
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
El creador es el hablante más reciente en compartir su historia con estudiantes.

Hecho en LATAM celebra cultura y comunidad


By EMMA KAHN
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
El creador es el hablante más reciente en compartir su historia con estudiantes.

Ema Schnidrig trae Argentina a USC


By HAYDéE CEPEDA
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
La jugadora de voleibol de playa llegó a USC lista para jugar desde Sudamérica.

Patriotismo en los deportes une en tiempos difíciles


By DANIELA MATTSON
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
Los deportes nos ayudan a sentirnos orgullosos de nuestra identidad cultural.

La música que amo cuenta las historias de mi vida

A Spotify playlist with images of Vivian's family

By VIVIAN MEJIA JUAREZ
April 27, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
Cada canción de mi banda sonora evoca un recuerdo de mis seres queridos.
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Features

Who to watch for at the 2026 Festival of Books


By MIA AREVALO, AANYA BANSAL, NIDHI BHOGI, KISHNEET KAUR, DANIELA MATTSON, SARA MCCARTHY & SAIRAKSHA THIRUNAVUKKARASU
April 17, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will host a wide array of actors, authors, advocates and more! Read about some of the big names coming to campus this weekend.

Who to watch for at the 2026 Festival of Books


By MIA AREVALO, AANYA BANSAL, NIDHI BHOGI, KISHNEET KAUR, DANIELA MATTSON, SARA MCCARTHY & SAIRAKSHA THIRUNAVUKKARASU
April 17, 2026 in Supplement, Supplements
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will host a wide array of actors, authors, advocates and more! Read about some of the big names coming to campus this weekend.

‘Leave If You Can’ explores migration beyond borders


By MIRANDA HUANG & SOPHIA KANG
April 17, 2026 in Supplement
Amelia Frank-Vitale’s new book examines the young community in Honduras.

Ponytrick is anything but a one-trick Pony


By ANDREW CARDENAS & SOFIA MUSAKHANOVA
April 17, 2026 in Supplement
With folk-rooted lyrics and metal influences, Ponytrick is developing its own sound.

The importance of preserving political posters and protest art


By SUDHIR MATHEW
April 17, 2026 in Supplement
Meet the Los Angeles-based organization preserving the history of social movements.
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Magazine

Professors redesigned courses after ChatGPT’s launch. USC endorsed it


By ADAM YOUNG
April 1, 2026 in Campus, Cover, Magazine
Faculty saw a downturn in student engagement after ChatGPT launched in 2022.

Professors redesigned courses after ChatGPT’s launch. USC endorsed it


By ADAM YOUNG
April 1, 2026 in Campus, Cover, Magazine
Faculty saw a downturn in student engagement after ChatGPT launched in 2022.

Letter from the editors


By MIRANDA HUANG & MARIA LAGUNA
May 1, 2026 in Letter from the Editor, Magazine
Revelation (n), from the Merriam-Webster dictionary: an act of revealing to view or making known.

It is what it is


By JAY GARCIA
May 1, 2026 in Magazine, Perspectives
A beginners guide to letting go of the past.

After


By SOPHIA KANG
May 1, 2026 in Magazine
Sophia Kang writes a sonnet questioning "after death."
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