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Everything to know about voting in the midterms

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 17, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

2026 brings competitive races in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Everything to know about voting in the midterms

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 17, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

2026 brings competitive races in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Financial Aid Office delays leave students waiting for answers

By SOFIA MCGOEY
September 17, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

Students report hours long waits as new federal financial aid rules take effect.

Everything to know about voting in the midterms

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 17, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

2026 brings competitive races in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Financial Aid Office delays leave students waiting for answers

By SOFIA MCGOEY
September 17, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

Students report hours long waits as new federal financial aid rules take effect.

Everything to know about voting in the midterms

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
September 17, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

2026 brings competitive races in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

SPORTS

Undefeated men’s water polo faces loaded MPSF Invitational field

USC men's water polo team pictured after an exhibition against Golden West College.

By MORGAN SICKLICK
September 17, 2026 in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Water Polo

No. 2 USC will open against California Baptist University before navigating a bracket filled with nationally ranked opponents.

Undefeated men’s water polo faces loaded MPSF Invitational field

By MORGAN SICKLICK
September 17, 2026 in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Water Polo

No. 2 USC will open against California Baptist University before navigating a bracket filled with nationally ranked opponents.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘Best of the Best’ brings heart to a familiar dance movie formula

By RIYA KALRA
September 17, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

Netflix’s Bollywood-fusion comedy offers spectacular dance, sharp humor and an emotionally honest portrait of friendship.

‘Best of the Best’ brings heart to a familiar dance movie formula

By RIYA KALRA
September 17, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

Netflix’s Bollywood-fusion comedy offers spectacular dance, sharp humor and an emotionally honest portrait of friendship.

OPINION

We should never get rid of IVF

By NICOLE ELENA FIGUEROA
September 17, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Opposing IVF is like rejecting the basis of modern medicine.

We should never get rid of IVF

By NICOLE ELENA FIGUEROA
September 17, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

Opposing IVF is like rejecting the basis of modern medicine.

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Viterbi project aims to propel Trojan football to victory

By JACK FARRINGER
September 16, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

An engineering team compiles past game data to train coaches and players.

Trojans raise concerns about electric scooter safety

By CHARLOTTE PALLANDT
September 16, 2026 in News, USG

Dozens of personal mobility vehicle crashes have been logged on campus this year.

USG reaffirms support for RTPC faculty union

By DANIEL ESQUEDA
September 16, 2026 in News, News Main Feature, USG

Senators plan to vote at next week’s meeting to amend the election code.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art offers early look for local community

By DAHLIA BECK
September 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, News, News Sub-Main Feature

The museum had its ‘Neighborhood Preview Day’ on Sunday afternoon.

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Defining B1G matchups for men’s, women’s basketball

Galen Center for a USC women's basketball game against Purdue.

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
September 17, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

Both squads await key conference games that could determine their seasons’ fates.

Defining B1G matchups for men’s, women’s basketball

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
September 17, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

Both squads await key conference games that could determine their seasons’ fates.

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.

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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

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.

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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GAMES

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tattoos, bake sales, portraits: USC students fund, create short film

By SOPHIA KANG
September 16, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film

“Strays” fostered community not only on-screen but also on set.

Tattoos, bake sales, portraits: USC students fund, create short film

By SOPHIA KANG
September 16, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film

“Strays” fostered community not only on-screen but also on set.

‘Forgotten Island’ reflects on friendship through Philippine mythology

A Jo, Raissa and Raww animation for one of "Forgotten Island"'s posters.

By CAMILA ECHEVARRIA
September 15, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

The animated fantasy film explores relationships formed and strengthened beyond the digital age.

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

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

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.

JAM JOURNAL

A rotating column by the editors.

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

Go ahead, be the villain because you can

By MILAN HOANG
September 16, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Do not let anyone dictate how you should live, only you can answer to yourself.

Go ahead, be the villain because you can

By MILAN HOANG
September 16, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Do not let anyone dictate how you should live, only you can answer to yourself.

Uncertainty is not a good reason to avoid love

By ANDREW CARDENAS
September 16, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General

Sometimes the boundaries that keep us safe are the same ones keeping us from what could happen.

Uncertainty is not a good reason to avoid love

By ANDREW CARDENAS
September 16, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General

Sometimes the boundaries that keep us safe are the same ones keeping us from what could happen.

USC clubs are too exclusive

By YIYI XU
September 17, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Competitive clubs are making it impossible for students to explore their interests through student groups.

USC clubs are too exclusive

By YIYI XU
September 17, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Competitive clubs are making it impossible for students to explore their interests through student groups.

THE SOAPBOX

The best of Daily Trojan Opinion, in audio form.

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.