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President Kim reflects on what’s been achieved, what’s to come

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By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
October 16, 2026 in Featured, News, News Main Feature

Here’s how Beong-Soo Kim is planning to tackle some of USC’s biggest concerns.

President Kim reflects on what’s been achieved, what’s to come

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
October 16, 2026 in Featured, News, News Main Feature

Here’s how Beong-Soo Kim is planning to tackle some of USC’s biggest concerns.

New provost brings listening-centered leadership to USC

By CALLAGHAN MCGEE
October 16, 2026 in Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature

Provost David Madigan’s approach was previously tested in times of conflict.

President Kim reflects on what’s been achieved, what’s to come

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
October 16, 2026 in Featured, News, News Main Feature

Here’s how Beong-Soo Kim is planning to tackle some of USC’s biggest concerns.

New provost brings listening-centered leadership to USC

By CALLAGHAN MCGEE
October 16, 2026 in Featured, News, News Sub-Main Feature

Provost David Madigan’s approach was previously tested in times of conflict.

President Kim reflects on what’s been achieved, what’s to come

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
October 16, 2026 in Featured, News, News Main Feature

Here’s how Beong-Soo Kim is planning to tackle some of USC’s biggest concerns.

SPORTS

USC men’s water polo faces UCLA in NCAA Championship rematch

By MORGAN SICKLICK
October 16, 2026 in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Water Polo

The Trojans will host the Bruins for the first time since last year’s buzzer-beater loss.

USC men’s water polo faces UCLA in NCAA Championship rematch

By MORGAN SICKLICK
October 16, 2026 in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Water Polo

The Trojans will host the Bruins for the first time since last year’s buzzer-beater loss.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

JayDon: Is modern R&B’s next prince finally here?

By KAILEN HICKS
October 16, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

The 19-year-old musician looks to fill up a void in the contemporary R&B genre.

JayDon: Is modern R&B’s next prince finally here?

By KAILEN HICKS
October 16, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

The 19-year-old musician looks to fill up a void in the contemporary R&B genre.

OPINION

Students deserve more dining options than slop-bowls

By ELLORY MORAN
October 16, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

USC Village is oversaturated with bowl restaurants and gentrified cultural cuisine.

Students deserve more dining options than slop-bowls

By ELLORY MORAN
October 16, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

USC Village is oversaturated with bowl restaurants and gentrified cultural cuisine.

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Shifting Title IX rules complicate justice for survivors of sexual assault

By EMMA IBRAHIM
October 16, 2026 in News, Opinion, Opinion Main Feature

Protections for victims must be bolstered, not undermined.

Behind the Open Dialogue Project

By DUO YANG
October 16, 2026 in News

While President Beong-Soo Kim founded the project, students and faculty are the ones running it.

USC celebrates formal installation of President Beong-Soo Kim

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
October 16, 2026 in News

The 13th president is welcomed with an investiture ceremony over a year into the role.

Rubbish fire burns near USC at Exposition Park

By CALLAGHAN MCGEE
October 15, 2026 in Campus, Featured, News, News Main Feature

Firefighters stopped traffic to extinguish the blaze near the California Science Center and reported no injuries.

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Why is it only ever about football?

By DILLON ZAMPERIN
October 16, 2026 in Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Soccer, Sports, Sports Columns, Sports sub-main feature, Volleyball, Water Polo

Every other USC athletic team deserves way more recognition than it currently gets.

Why is it only ever about football?

By DILLON ZAMPERIN
October 16, 2026 in Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Soccer, Sports, Sports Columns, Sports sub-main feature, Volleyball, Water Polo

Every other USC athletic team deserves way more recognition than it currently gets.

USC men’s tennis is ready for more action in Malibu

By CARTER SAMUEL
October 15, 2026 in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Tennis

The Trojans’ top-ranked players will head to compete in the Southwest ITA Regionals.

OUR COLUMNISTS

BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON

Dugout Diaries

The clock is ticking for MLB’s future

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
October 15, 2026 in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns

A lockout is almost certainly coming to the league next year, whether we like it or not.

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

How the cosmos reads USC football’s season so far

By JULIA HO
October 14, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Columns

Astrology and sports psychology suggest faith in the present may matter more than luck.

USC football returns: A breakdown of Week 0

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

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Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland returns to USC

By XIADANI PEREZ
October 15, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film

The panel explores the world of horror, sound and prosthetics.

Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland returns to USC

By XIADANI PEREZ
October 15, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film

The panel explores the world of horror, sound and prosthetics.

Asher Belsky is just a college kid — who happens to be a guitar prodigy

By ALEX GROSS
October 14, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

After going viral at 15, the Thornton senior has made a musical name for himself.

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

Versailles Cuban Food in has tender, perfectly sour chicken

By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
October 14, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food, Reviews

The restaurant has incredible dishes, including appetizers, sandwiches and its “Famoso Pollo Versailles.”

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.

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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.

JAM JOURNAL

A rotating column by the editors.

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

Money transfer apps are making friendships transactional

By LILY TRAN
October 15, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Peer-to-peer money transfer apps like Venmo are ruining friendships.

Money transfer apps are making friendships transactional

By LILY TRAN
October 15, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Peer-to-peer money transfer apps like Venmo are ruining friendships.

Heat exposes LA’s poor city planning

By EVERARDO HERNANDEZ
October 14, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

City planning causes heat waves to harm residents based on their zip codes.

Heat exposes LA’s poor city planning

By EVERARDO HERNANDEZ
October 14, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

City planning causes heat waves to harm residents based on their zip codes.

California deserves better than Becerra

By JACOB STRAND
October 15, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

The Democratic candidate’s harkening to national issues shrouds persistent challenges at the state level.

California deserves better than Becerra

By JACOB STRAND
October 15, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

The Democratic candidate’s harkening to national issues shrouds persistent challenges at the state level.

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.