The Spectacle of Sports: A Look at Sportswashing in America

As we bask in the glory of our favorite sports teams’ victories, it’s important to ask: what are we missing while caught up in the spectacle of sports? It can be hard to tell. Sports have a way of capturing a society’s complete…

Student Issues with the Undergraduate USC School of Cinematic Arts’ Production Curriculum and Proposed Remedies: An…

Why I Live for the Present Moment

“Just be happy.” How many times have we heard that phrase? It’s always so easily said by people with seemingly perfect lives. For me, being happy has been a constant battle, a never-ending pursuit that often felt impossible to attain. One might question whether or not…

The Void of Lost Identity

The Dark Side of College Athletics

PURPOSE: After all the work and personal exploration this semester, when it comes to the discussion of mental health in athletes, my contribution to the discussion is my personal experience as an…

The Feminine Hero(ine): Gender Norms & Stereotypes in Chinese Martial Arts

WP3: Putting Post in the Spotlight

Post production must no longer exist in the invisible environment it currently resides in if we want to keep the crafts that make up this integral piece of filmmaking alive and thriving.

Wealth: A Striving Economy

Through my multifaceted exploration of happiness, womanhood, and the effects of society’s falsified beauty expectations in both, I questioned what the cost of coexistence and balance would be in a place like America.

Mi Granito de Arena: Mariachi for the world

Mariachi music holds a significant place in the cultural landscape within the context of Mexican-American heritage. This genre is a vibrant and iconic tradition deeply rooted in Mexican culture. Its lively rhythms, powerful vocals, and distinctive…