Posted in USC Dornsife Students in Los Angeles on Apr 17th, 2011
We hopped on the 110, took it to the 101, and exited at Hollywood Boulevard. Just a short drive from USC, and we were at the iconic Pantages Theatre. Located at the corner of Hollywood and Vine, the theatre is surrounded by the Walk of Fame stars lining the street. As I looked up at [...]
Posted in Campus Life for USC Dornsife Students on Apr 16th, 2011
Last Friday was our first run through for the Southern California Indo Americans (SCIA) 2011 Culture Show. During the 2 hour run-through, all of the dances (about 10 of them total!) went through their routine to show the other performers what we’ve been working on and to get feedback. The actual show is next Saturday [...]
Posted in Civic Engagement through USC Dornsife on Apr 11th, 2011
Troy Camp (TC) is USC’s oldest and largest student run philanthropy that works with kids from inner city South Central Los Angeles. TC counselors put on a weeklong summer camp and then host activities throughout the following year with the campers. We also conduct a number of educational programs at local elementary schools and work [...]
Posted in Academic Life in USC Dornsife on Apr 10th, 2011
During this semester’s registration, I decided to take a risk and sign up for Modern Russian Art with Professor John Bowlt. The title of the class sounded daunting, so I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into… I am happy to say now that Modern Russian Art is the highlight of my Spring 2011 [...]
Posted in Academic Life in USC Dornsife on Apr 8th, 2011
One thing I love about USC is how students are encouraged to pursue all of their different academic interests. I am a freshman currently majoring in Psychology and minoring in both Theatre and Cinematic Arts. Consequently, I have taken classes in all of the areas that interest me. One course that I really enjoyed outside [...]
Posted in Academic Life in USC Dornsife, Campus Life for USC Dornsife Students on Apr 8th, 2011
When Ira Glass came to speak at USC, I jumped at the chance to volunteer at the Visions and Voices event. I couldn’t wait to see, and most importantly, hear him speak – all for free. As a volunteer for Visions and Voices, I helped check people in and let them know more about the [...]
Posted in Campus Life for USC Dornsife Students on Apr 8th, 2011
My phone rang unexpectedly at noon this Friday – it was a gorgeous 82 degrees outside and there were already a few dozen people spread out on the hill with towels, laptops and bio books. I was planning to join them, and then… “Hey, Rosie, what are you doing right now?” My friend spoke with [...]
Posted in Academic Life in USC Dornsife on Apr 8th, 2011
It’s tradition in the History department to offer an Open House every semester: from 10 a.m. until the close of business hours at 4 p.m., the department offers pizza, coffee, and conversation with wonderfully eager faculty members. It’s an open panel for questions about courses and majors, but just like last semester, I spent more [...]
Posted in Campus Life for USC Dornsife Students on Apr 8th, 2011
As a Trojan fan my entire life, I grew up going to football games. I learned the SoCal Spell-out when I barely knew how to speak; I was the kid decked out in cardinal and gold, challenging the others in my elementary school to try and prove that USC was not the best (don’t worry, [...]
Posted in Campus Life for USC Dornsife Students, USC Dornsife Students in Los Angeles on Apr 8th, 2011
Throughout high school, I would go to my school’s Hip Hop Appreciation club’s weekly meetings even though I’ve always been way more into people like Brad Paisley and The Arcade Fire. I went because my best friends started it and at each meeting they would freestyle. Some of the guys who founded the club got [...]