"As you can imagine, I have been repeatedly told that I cannot, in fact, control everything as much as I might wish. But of course, in an attempt to maintain some semblance of control in a point in my life where I have very little, I am compiling some advice, as much for myself as for you, about how to navigate feelings of uncertainty about the future." As Adrian approached graduation from USC, they contemplated how to leave behind their Trojan Family and what advice to leave

"Previous years, I have chosen my obligatory half of the month by celebrating in the first half of the month, the last half of the month, and the last half of each day. This year I get to celebrate Latine Heritage Month in the first half of the day! So to make the most of my part of the month, I will be waking up early to have more waking hours in which my Latinidad is celebrated!" This tongue-in-cheek article pays homage to Adrian's mixed-race identity by exploring (largely

"When I started at USC, I anticipated stressing over homework, homesickness, and an adjustment period to my newfound independence. I didn’t anticipate, but soon learned, that new environments and major life changes are known to aggravate Tourette’s Syndrome." In this vulnerable piece, Adrian shares their journey navigating their Tourette's Syndrome while attending USC. Many with this condition, they share, find that their symptoms worsen in new situations, such as the start o

Photo Credit: Gus Ruelas — USC Photo "On October 31, the 4th floor of the Student Union officially reopened after months of remodeling, providing the numerous cultural centers located there a home once again. Prior to this grand reopening, these groups continued to operate while finalizing the changes, including meeting in various locations within the Student Union and its surrounding USC buildings before the 4th floor space became available to the public. Now, these groups c

Photo Credit: Casey Fleming "In my first year at USC, like many freshmen, I scrolled through the endless list of student orgs and clubs on campus and attended the involvement fair, but I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of clubs to choose from and the lack of substantial information about what each club entails. I ultimately found nothing I was interested in joining. It turns out that the best way to gain insight on clubs is to talk to people who’ve attended the meetings a