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TOP STORIES

Gubernatorial candidate accuses USC of deliberately excluding candidates of color in upcoming debate

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, News, News Main Feature, Politics

The criteria to be invited to the debate was based on polling percentages and campaign fundraising.

Gubernatorial candidate accuses USC of deliberately excluding candidates of color in upcoming debate

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, News, News Main Feature, Politics

The criteria to be invited to the debate was based on polling percentages and campaign fundraising.

USG’s senate met — it took seven minutes

By DANIEL ESQUEDA
March 11, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature, USG

Vice president Emma Fallon said unnecessary bills aren’t created to be “performative.”

Gubernatorial candidate accuses USC of deliberately excluding candidates of color in upcoming debate

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, News, News Main Feature, Politics

The criteria to be invited to the debate was based on polling percentages and campaign fundraising.

USG’s senate met — it took seven minutes

By DANIEL ESQUEDA
March 11, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature, USG

Vice president Emma Fallon said unnecessary bills aren’t created to be “performative.”

Gubernatorial candidate accuses USC of deliberately excluding candidates of color in upcoming debate

By LIZZY LIAUTAUD
March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, News, News Main Feature, Politics

The criteria to be invited to the debate was based on polling percentages and campaign fundraising.

SPORTS

Women’s basketball earns No. 9 seed in NCAA Tournament

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
March 15, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports Main Feature

The men’s team did not receive a bid for the third straight year.

Women’s basketball earns No. 9 seed in NCAA Tournament

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
March 15, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports Main Feature

The men’s team did not receive a bid for the third straight year.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

RIO KOSTA mesmerizes with disco-funk sound at Roxy Theatre

By ANNA JORDAN
March 14, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Visual

Los Angeles natives Mike Del Rio and Kosta Galanopoulos received a warm welcome during their show.

RIO KOSTA mesmerizes with disco-funk sound at Roxy Theatre

By ANNA JORDAN
March 14, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Visual

Los Angeles natives Mike Del Rio and Kosta Galanopoulos received a warm welcome during their show.

OPINION

You are enough for yourself

By ANDREW CARDENAS
March 11, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General

In a world built around couples, finding comfort in your own company can feel like an act of independence.

You are enough for yourself

By ANDREW CARDENAS
March 11, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General

In a world built around couples, finding comfort in your own company can feel like an act of independence.

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MORE NEWS

A respiratory virus is spiking across Northern California. And it’s not the flu.

By QUINTEN SEGHERS
March 11, 2026 in News, News Main Feature, Student Health

Student Health said that the virus has some symptoms similar to the common cold.

USC announces new pricing, course changes for Summer 2026 session

By RYAN YOUK
March 10, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

Administrators said the updates will expand access to high-demand classes and make summer enrollment more affordable.

‘Finally, someone is stepping up’: USC community reacts to Iran strikes

By DAHLIA BECK
March 10, 2026 in News, News Main Feature

Iranian Americans and Middle East scholars discussed the consequences of the United States-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Game Day at USC showcases storytelling, representation at the Olympics

By MAYBELINE TUCKER
March 9, 2026 in News, News Sub-Main Feature

The panel was the fourth in The Games Week series and focused on the media.

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Men’s basketball headed for life-or-death B1G Tournament

Freshman guard Alijah Arenas pushes against a defender

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
March 11, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

USC will likely need to win several games for a chance at the NCAA Tournament.

Men’s basketball headed for life-or-death B1G Tournament

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
March 11, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports sub-main feature

USC will likely need to win several games for a chance at the NCAA Tournament.

Baseball reaches best start in program history at 16-0

Adrian Lopez rounds the bases after hitting a home run

By CALEB OLGUIN
March 11, 2026 in Baseball, Sports, Sports Main Feature

USC swept Illinois over the weekend and improved to 16-0 after Tuesday’s game.

OUR COLUMNISTS

BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON

Dugout Diaries

Is baseball back?

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
February 26, 2026 in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns

USC’s red-hot start has me believing this team could be something special.

SEAN CAMPBELL

A Wannabe Sports Writer

Men’s basketball is cooked

By SEAN CAMPBELL
February 25, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns

We should not be complacent with the Trojans missing another NCAA Tournament.

JULIA HO & HEYDY VASQUEZ

Sports For Dummies

Women’s hoops cook, men’s hoops cope

By JULIA HO AND HEYDY VASQUEZ
February 27, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns

One team is winning games; the other is winning our sympathy.

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

Moray turns vulnerability into a pop persona

By MARINA YAZBEK
March 11, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

The artist recently released “I’m So Addicted to Male Validation,” his latest single.

Moray turns vulnerability into a pop persona

By MARINA YAZBEK
March 11, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Music

The artist recently released “I’m So Addicted to Male Validation,” his latest single.

Daily Trojan A&E staff picks Academy Awards

By ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT STAFF
March 11, 2026 in A&E General, Arts & Entertainment, Film

“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” are expected to fight it out at the Oscars.

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, News, 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

Manila Inasal is fantastic for takeout

By PABLO RODRIGUEZ
March 4, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Food

The Filipino restaurant, while having a dining area, allows for food pickup, bringing delicious flavors to your home.

ADEN MAX JUAREZ

Underground Earworms

Pretoria constantly evolves with fresh indie rock sounds, scrappy charm

The band members of Pretoria posing in the air.

By ADEN MAX JUAREZ
March 5, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

The diverse discography of this Chicago-based band is packed with new sounds to love.

NINA KREMER

Comic Relief

Podcasts are the new open mic

By NINA KREMER
March 11, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Comic Relief, Culture

Comedians have an exciting outlet and opportunity to create their own platform.

OUR COLUMNISTS

ANNA JORDAN

Chronically Online

Ice skating music has never been so back

Art of Olympic gold-medalist figure skater Alysa Liu and singer Laufey joining their hands in a heart.

By ANNA JORDAN
February 26, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu’s music marks an exciting individualized change in the sport.

AUBRIE COLE

Downloadable Content

Interactive media deserves your respect

A green Nintendo Switch with Stardew Valley playing sits on a green table.

By AUBRIE COLE
February 27, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Games

The idea that video games are a lowbrow pastime is an antiquated, uninformed product of a bygone era.

FIONA FEINGOLD

Femininomenon

Brandi Carlile saves Americana

Image of singer Brandi Carlile performing

By FIONA FEINGOLD
March 6, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

The Grammy winner’s music confronts bigotry while testing artistic boundaries.

JAM JOURNAL

A rotating column by the editors.

My complicated relationship with rap and hip-hop

Cardi B performs on stage wearing a silver bodysuit.

By MIRANDA HUANG
March 10, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

As I put certain mainstream male rap artists to rest, I find female artists to support.

My complicated relationship with rap and hip-hop

By MIRANDA HUANG
March 10, 2026 in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Music

As I put certain mainstream male rap artists to rest, I find female artists to support.

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OPINION

America touched the hornet’s nest in Iran

Rally in Columbus Ohio for Iranian democracy

By JULIA HO
March 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Mojtaba Khamenei’s ascension and the Trump administration’s shifting war justifications expose a familiar American delusion.

America touched the hornet’s nest in Iran

By JULIA HO
March 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General, Opinion Main Feature

Mojtaba Khamenei’s ascension and the Trump administration’s shifting war justifications expose a familiar American delusion.

Who says you can’t be whimsical?

Women being annoyed around a man manspreading.

By SOPHIA KANG
March 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

White men illustrate an innate freedom that women should embrace too.

Who says you can’t be whimsical?

By SOPHIA KANG
March 10, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion General

White men illustrate an innate freedom that women should embrace too.

Embrace the time you have left with your college friends

By EDHITA SINGHAL
March 11, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General

College is full of bittersweet moments but that won’t stop me from living in the moment.

Embrace the time you have left with your college friends

By EDHITA SINGHAL
March 11, 2026 in Opinion, Opinion Columns, Opinion General

College is full of bittersweet moments but that won’t stop me from living in the moment.

THE SOAPBOX

The best of Daily Trojan Opinion, in audio form.

Queer media beyond hockey fujoshi

By DAILY TROJAN PODCAST STAFF
February 1, 2026 in Podcasts, The Soapbox

On the Spring 2026 debut of The Soapbox, host Fabián Gutiérrez discusses Anna Jordan's indictment of media like "Heated Rivalry" that does more to fetishize queer love than give it proper representation.