Victoria L Westover

Energy experts warn of power outages beyond Texas as climate change worsens

Though Texas has specific problems with its electric grid, energy infrastructure in Los Angeles and beyond is “outdated,” according to USC environmental studies professor.

Activists push for reallocation of DPS funds amid public safety debate

Local activist group USC Forward led a car caravan through the University Park neighborhood to push for the reallocation of DPS funds amid increased debate over what the future of student safety should look like.

Students continue to petition for pass/no pass extension

USC is in the final week of classes and students are waiting to see if the university will extend the pass/ no pass deadline beyond this Friday to after finals. Catherine Landaas spoke with some students about the issue.

Prop it up #2: Understanding California’s Proposition 21

As part of our ongoing election coverage, each Tuesday, we will be giving background information on the measures on the California ballot. This week, we explore Proposition 21, which centers on reining in skyrocketing rent increases.

COVID-19 has taken more than 1 million lives

As the COVID-19 death toll surpassed 1 million worldwide, health experts emphasized the need for citizens to follow public health guidelines to slow the transmission of the coronavirus. As temperatures cool down and the influenza season approaches, it is expected that the number of COVID-19 cases will rise, especially threatening the United States which has had over 200,000 COVID-19 deaths.