Charlotte Scott

Student’s Facebook post sparks campus conversation about safety

USC’s dean of religious life addressed students’ concerns after this week’s false report of gunfire.

USC Will Host A "Senior Splash" To Replace Fountain Run Tradition

The fountain run is—or was—a staple in the USC book of traditions. Thousands of senior Trojans would choose a night during the last two weeks of classes to mob campus, jumping into each of the 30-plus fountains. The event was not sanctioned by the university and was banned in 2015, to the outcry of many of … Continue reading USC Will Host A “Senior Splash” To Replace Fountain Run Tradition

A House Divided: Political Beliefs Drive Apart Groups at USC

It was 5 p.m. on Nov. 8. In the lobby of Wallis Annenberg Hall at USC, Hillary Clinton supporters roared with excitement as the Associated Press projected that the Democratic candidate would win in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Months of campaigning, spirited debate on social media, and tension across … Continue reading A House Divided: Political Beliefs Drive Apart Groups at USC

USC Admits 8,980 Students From Applicant Pool of 56,000

The hashtag #IGotIntoUSC flooded across Twitter, Instagram and Facebook this weekend as high school students around the world became part of the Trojan family. Nearly 9,000 students were selected from a record-breaking number of 56,000 applicants, which was a 3.5 percent increase from last year’s applicant pool. Since 2014, USC has become more selective, with … Continue reading USC Admits 8,980 Students From Applicant Pool of 56,000

USC Faculty Raise Funds to Pay for Ad to Support Immigrants

A group of USC faculty is utilizing GoFundMe to raise enough money for a Los Angeles Times ad to support immigrants. In four days, the campaign has raised more than half of its $32,000 goal. Ariela Gross, a professor of law and history, started the campaign to combat a negative environment for immigrants. Other faculty involved … Continue reading USC Faculty Raise Funds to Pay for Ad to Support Immigrants

Austin/Morgan USG Campaign Receives Additional Sanctions For 'Willful Violation' of Election Rules

Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates Austin Dunn and Morgan Monahan face a monetary fine for the creation of a Facebook group about their candidacy before the official campaign period, in what the USG Judicial Council called a “willful violation” of Elections Code. The fine was issued in a unanimous decision by the … Continue reading Austin/Morgan USG Campaign Receives Additional Sanctions For ‘Willful Violation’ of Election Rules

How USG Works: What to Know Ahead of the Elections

What is USG? USG is USC’s Undergraduate Student Government. It oversees the almost 19,000 undergraduate students at USC, and advocates for policy change on campus, organizes entertainment and events and helps fund various student endeavors. How many students hold office? One-hundred twenty students hold office, varying from president and vice president to lower directors. How is USG organized? … Continue reading How USG Works: What to Know Ahead of the Elections

Downtown LA Streetcar Approved by Metro and City Council, Set to Open in 2020

The Los Angeles City Council and Metro have approved a proposal by Los Angeles Streetcar, Inc. (LASI) to build a streetcar in Downtown L.A., with service expected to begin in December 2020. The proposed system would run from 1st Street to 11th Street between South Broadway and Figueroa Street, a route that was chosen based on resident polling. … Continue reading Downtown LA Streetcar Approved by Metro and City Council, Set to Open in 2020

Tinder Adds 35 New Gender Options

The dating app Tinder added 35 new gender options in addition to male and female on Tuesday. According to Tinder’s blog, users can choose between any of these options or create a new label for their gender identity. They can publicly display their gender on their profile. Tinder is also inviting back users who were … Continue reading Tinder Adds 35 New Gender Options

Confused by the Electoral College? Here's Why It Matters

As of Wednesday afternoon, Hillary Clinton had accumulated upward of 200,000 more votes nationally than Donald Trump, yet he is the president-elect because he won the electoral vote, 279 to 228. Clinton is the fifth candidate to win the popular vote and lose the race. This election has reminded some voters of 2000 when George W. Bush beat Al Gore … Continue reading Confused by the Electoral College? Here’s Why It Matters

Charlotte is studying journalism at USC Annenberg. Follow her on Twitter at @reportsbychar

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