Trojan Tales

Alana Bracken
April 27, 2017

Trojan Tales: Bovard Auditorium in the Movies

USC’s Bovard Auditorium is used for all kinds of forums and events, and speakers from all backgrounds come to the venue. But, you might have even recognized the building on the big screen. Here’s Caitlin Plummer with today’s Trojan Tales. Contact Producer Rania Aniftos here.

Caitlin Plummer April 20, 2017

Trojan Tales: Cardinal and Gold

If you’ve ever attended a USC game or event, the crowd is flooded with red and yellow apparel. But did you know it’s not actually red and yellow? USC’s official colors are cardinal and gold. Here’s Alana Bracken with today’s Trojan Tales. Contact Producer Rania Aniftos here.

Alana Bracken April 13, 2017

Trojan Tales: Neil Armstrong

It’s safe to say all USC students know who Neil Armstrong is – but do they know there’s a statue in his honor hidden on campus? Here’s Caitlin Plummer with today’s Trojan Tales. Contact Radio Executive Producer Caitlin Plummer here.

Caitlin Plummer April 6, 2017

Trojan Tales: Tusk

Fleetwood Mac is known for iconic songs like “Landslide” and “Dreams.” But did you know USC has a special relationship with the band? Here’s Rania Aniftos with today’s Trojan Tales. Contact Producer Rania Aniftos here.

Rania Aniftos March 30, 2017

Trojan Tales: Douglas Fairbanks

USC’s School of Cinematic Arts is famous for its iconic contributors that have donated to the school, such as George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Back in 1929, the school was founded by a couple of huge movie stars. One founder has a statue dedicated to him in the courtyard. Here’s Rania Aniftos with today’s Trojan … Continue reading Trojan Tales: Douglas Fairbanks

Rania Aniftos March 9, 2017

Trojan Tales: George Tirebiter

At the very end of Trousdale Parkway stands a small statue of a shaggy dog decked out in USC gear. While Traveler the Horse is the official university mascot, George Tirebiter the Dog is an honorary member of the Trojan Family. Here’s Rania Aniftos with today’s Trojan Tales. Contact Rania Aniftos here.

Rania Aniftos March 2, 2017

Trojan Tales: The USC Official Seal

USC students see the official university seal on everything from their acceptance letters to t-shirts. But why is the school represented by flowers, the sun and three torches? Here’s Sofia Bosch with today’s Trojan Tales. Contact Sofia Bosch here.

Sofia Bosch February 16, 2017

Trojan Tales: Will Ferrell

Many celebrities have walked the halls of USC. Did you know the voice of Buddy the Elf is part of the Trojan Family? Here’s Tori Houben with today’s Trojan Tales. Contact Trojan Tales producer Rania Aniftos here.

Rania Aniftos February 9, 2017

USC Von KleinSmid Center Named After Eugenics Supporter

The Von KleinSmid Center Library for International and Public Affairs radiates international exuberance and diversity. The brick courtyard is draped in flags from across the world and its halls are filled with students studying global affairs. The building was named after Rufus von KleinSmid, who became the fifth president of USC in 1921 and served … Continue reading USC Von KleinSmid Center Named After Eugenics Supporter

Juliet Muir December 1, 2016

Jinks Room Murals, USC

The Jinks Room murals were completed in 1914 by artist, Maynard Dixon, husband to American photographer, Dorothea Lange. Dixon was commissioned by Anita Baldwin McClaughry, daughter of Arcadia’s first mayor, Elias Jackson “Lucky” Baldwin. Anita hung the murals in the basement of her 50 room mansion where she hosted numerous events with southern California’s socialites … Continue reading Jinks Room Murals, USC

Disha Raychaudhuri November 18, 2016

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