Last week, it was so hot that USC students could have cooked their ramen noodles on the sidewalk! The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for southern California where temperatures reached 102 degrees on Aug. 29th.
To remedy the heat, USC students shared their thoughts on beating the heat.
USC student, Catherine Stuart-Chaffoo used class as an opportunity to stay cool.
Catherine Stuart-Chaffoo: I try to like walk in the shade on my way to class, I shouldn’t have worn jeans, but I’m normally wearing shorts. I try to get to my class so I can cool down before my classes.
Another undergraduate student, Joselyn Jimenez said she utilizes the campus to cool off.
Joselyn Jimenez: I’m actually from Southern California, so I’m definitely used to this type of weather. Although at home I do have an AC, so my dorm does have AC. So I oftentimes I go down to our lobby and I do my work there to cool down.
For Uche Moghalu, they said the school year won’t be the only thing beating their butt.
Uche Moghalu: The heat is really bad lowkey like I’m from the bay and the bay heat is a lot worse than this, but today I was really feeling it. Like when you walk in the direction of the sun, it just really beats down on you.
Last week, USC students dealt with over 100 degrees in heat, though Labor Day weekend saw clouds and cooling air. This weekend students can expect another heatwave, so stay hydrated throughout the day.