Written by Olivia Diaz, 2025 Director of Athletics For the first seventeen years of my life, I was bleeding blue and gold as a Bruin. Weekends in the fall were spent packing up the family car full of foldable chairs, grilling supplies, and a football to throw around the Rose Bowl parking lot. The Pauley Pavilion was my favorite place to go see Joe and Josie, and eating Dede recce after basketball games with my dad was a tradition. To this day, I still have the 8-clap burned i

Maria Laguna, Fall 2025 Blog Chair When our Executive Board discovered the rivalry game between USC and UCLA was scheduled during Thanksgiving break and Hecuba Watch (our conquest week tradition of guarding the statue of Hecuba, Queen of Troy, from any devious Bruins) would be shortened, they did what Helenes does best: rise to contemporary challenges. Our sweet Co-Presidents Salma and Camila decided to invite a planning committee to help in the execution of a shortened Hecub

Written By Jade Pablo, Fall 2025 Rosebud As a commuter student, my journey at USC has been anything but simple. Turbulent at times, yes, but never uneventful. Growing up in Los Angeles has given me many gifts, but the one I treasure most is the chance to meet and connect with the people who make this city what it is. From volunteering at recreational parks to helping at expungement clinics, I’ve always felt grounded in the belief that this type of service should be done to up

Written by Anusha Deshpande, Helenes Alum Hi my intelligent, baddie, sexy, super kind Helenes!!!  Since graduation, I have been up to a few things (most of all missing Helenes)! I went to India for three and a half months (met up with Pragya which was so so lovely), substitute taught in Omaha for a couple weeks, and I am now working full-time as a medical assistant at an orthopedic spine clinic (yay big girl job)!  I think about Helenes all the time – in fact, I wrote about H

Written by Jasmine Hassan, Fall 2025 Rosebud My journey with the Helenes started long before I actually became a Rosebud. During my spring semester of Sophomore year, I had the honor of being introduced to the organization, and immediately fell in love with what the Helenes stood for. However, I made the rushed and late decision to apply and was not able to attend any of the recruitment events. After writing my application, attending the Helenes info session, passing the test

Written by Nyla Johnson, 2025 Director of Public Relations One of the biggest events of the semester is almost here! Helene-o-ween is one of my favorite events that we host, and I’ve spent a questionable amount of time on TikTok looking for costume inspiration. If you still have no idea what you’re going to do [time is ticking, please lock in], see the list below of potential costumes I considered doing for Helene-o-ween, whether you’re going solo or as a duo/group, there is