There are many perks that come with living in Los Angeles, especially if you happen to be a starry-eyed student in search of excitement.

Hoards of USC students and locals alike stood on the sidewalks of Jefferson and Royal, the intersection at which both the university's Gate 4 entrance and the Shrine Auditorium are located.

As the stars pulled up in limousines and Lincolns, the crowd cheered for favorite actors and actresses. Just another Sunday in downtown Los Angeles.

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