Nicole Ro

The Ann Taylor Fall 2012 Online Student Lookbook was launched on Monday, November 26th and features students from all over the nation.  Many of the styles included focus on inspiring students when it comes to those important college career milestones.  To enter, students were asked to fill out an application on the Ann Taylor Facebook page in addition to uploading a photo representative of their personality and sense of style.  The models were then selected, decked out in Ann Taylor garb and took part in a photoshoot with a local photographer.  

This is where you come in.  One of five top models with the most votes by Dec. 5 will have the opportunity to win a $1,000 shopping spree!  Not to mention, one lucky voter will automatically be entered for a chance to win a $500 dollar shopping spree.  All you have to do is visit the pages below and hit the "like" button to cast your vote.  Here are the five models representing USC!

                                                                                                                         Vote for Chelsea here.

Calling all lovers of a good challenge or competition!  A brand new site, TopThat.com, will be coming to USC within the near future to bring college students an exciting new way to get involved.  Founded last year by Brandon Caruana, TopThat gives students the opportunity to participate, create and judge a variety of competitions by uploading their best images and videos that feature themselves or others taking on crazy stunts or performances.  Competition categories range anywhere from Arts & Entertainment to Technology to good ol' Sports.  That means anything from Best School Pride to Funniest Prank are valid competitions to be created or involved in.  The site also gives individuals the chance to promote themselves and their entries and to give positive or negative feedback on the videos of others.

Starting at the beginning of next year, TopThat will also be implementing a new "karma" system which will allow users to monetize their competitions!  The higher points one receives, the more likely she or he will make some money off of their challenges.

Ever been curious as to how to become a brand ambassador at USC?  You're in luck!  We snagged a brief interview with one of the two USC Ann Taylor brand ambassadors, senior Business Administration major Karen Dang.  Keep reading for details on how she got her position and why she's this week's campus celebrity!

Her Campus USC: How did you get involved with the Ann Taylor Ambassador program?
Karen Dang: I was referred by a former USC campus ambassador for Blackberry, who worked with the same PR firm that I am working with now for Ann Taylor.

HC USC: Are you involved with any other extracurriculars here at USC or outside of USC?
KD: I am the Internal Vice President of USC Vietnamese Student Association, and I was a dancer on USC Chaotic 3 Hip Hop up until this semester.

HC USC: What are some of your aspirations?
KD: I hope to find a job that I truly enjoy and excel in, and I want to be able to fully support myself within a 2-4 years of graduating. In terms of industry, my efforts are currently geared toward the recruiting industry and the corporate side of fashion. We'll see where I wind up in a year's time!

With the heat transitioning to more cooler climates, get ready to put on your favorite pair of boots and head out for some adventures around town!  From Halloween-themed amusement parks to musicals and acrobats, here's a list of some things to do in and around LA all month long.

Fright Fest, Six Flags Magic Mountain

Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios

Knott's Scary Farm, Knott's Berry Farm

Cirque Du Soleil's Iris, Dolby Theater

The Book of Mormon, Pantages Theater

Apple Picking, Los Rios Rancho