Arts & Theatre

I’ve Been Waitin’ (for Someone Like U): “Positions Deluxe” Review

Ariana Grande releases four bonus tracks, putting “Positions” back on the map.

Kelly Park
February 23

The Rom-Com Isn’t Dead: The Broken Hearts Gallery Review

Even if you’re not in love (pun intended) with these heart-warming flicks, this column will help shed light on how Hollywood is adding a new depth to this idealistic and cliché-heavy genre, revitalizing it into a new-age breed that fits the needs of modern audiences.

Jillian Russell February 12

When the stage doors close, a documentary opens: How Alana Bright’s year brought her to HBO Max

What began as a social media campaign became USC freshman Alana Bright’s chance to be in an HBO Max musical documentary created by Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti.

Steven Vargas January 13

SC Choreographic Collective raises money for Black artists

Gathering in front of computer screens, students and alumni from USC’s Glorya Kaufman School of Dance are teaching a week’s worth of classes from across North America to raise money for the Black Art Futures Fund.

Steven Vargas December 17, 2020

Olivia Jade Giannulli speaks out on her privilege Red Table Talk

Olivia Jade Giannulli made her first public interview on the Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris Tuesday morning to share her perspective and growth since her family’s involvement in the college admissions scandal.

Steven Vargas December 8, 2020

QuASA’s 11th Annual Drag Show goes virtual

The USC community gets together once a year to experience the glitz, glamour and fierce looks of the Queer and Ally Student Assembly’s annual drag show. However, for its 11th Annual Drag Show, everything is going virtual.

Steven Vargas December 4, 2020

What’s Popping?: The fun behind the Funko Pops obsession

Juan Esteban Jimenez was up at 6 a.m. and on the hunt for Funko Pops. The latest releases of the tiny vinyl figurines would usually debut at the 2020 New York Comic Con, but the pandemic forced the event to be held virtually. So Jimenez took a two-hour train ride from Vancouver to Surrey, British Columbia to go to one of the retail outlets selling the new items. He arrived in plenty of time and took his place in the long line waiting in the rain for the store to open at 11 a.m.

Anthony Quach December 4, 2020

Baile folklórico reminds me of mi cultura, my culture

If you listen closely and know the language, you’ll hear it: A story. Sometimes it’s a love story, sometimes it’s a tragedy and sometimes it’s one of loss, love and hate. If you listen, you’ll hear the song of folklorico dance. You’ll see the swirling skirts, exquisitely detailed as a highly emblematic regional dress worn by the women performing, bright red lips that shimmer in the lights and floral embroidered jackets and hats worn by the men. You’ll hear the bright sounds of the mariachi and the rhythmic accentuation of feet that make your heart beat quicker and demand undivided attention.

Brenda Vega November 29, 2020

A digital theater reveals ‘Hidden Stories’ amid COVID-19

Instead of a live production, USC theatrical design students created a digital website that hosts stories from students, faculty and staff about their pandemic experiences.

Chrissa Loukas, Atharva Tewari November 8, 2020

Spotify announces new music promotion feature

Spotify announced Nov. 2 that artists will soon be able to promote their music to more users if they agree to take a pay cut on the platform. Currently, Spotify uses a complex algorithm that creates personalized recommendations for users based on listening habits, including genre preference and song length. The new feature, which will begin a test run in the coming weeks, would allow artists to influence the algorithm by requesting certain songs to be prioritized.

Giulia Orsenigo, Maria Eberhart, Paris Wise, Hannah Tacher, Roseana Martinez, Eller Bart November 4, 2020

COVID-19 Closures: Final blow for movie theaters?

As streaming services begin to thrive amid quarantine and lockdowns, movie theaters face unprecedented challenges

Atharva Tewari October 19, 2020

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