Burmese students persist with Myanmar protests instead of celebrating Thingyan
Many people around the world chose not to celebrate Thingyan this year in light of the current political and humanitarian crisis occurring in Myanmar.
Reimagine Public Safety demands the abolishment of DPS by end of 2021
Reimagine Public Safety, a USC community coalition, is circulating a petition titled “Abolish DPS Invest in Community Care” with the intent to abolish the university’s Department of Public Safety (DPS).In the petition, members of Reimagine Public Safety (RPS) outline three demands: divestment from current policing institutions, investment in communities of color within USC and processing of the petition’s demands in a timely manner.
USC will start single-dose COVID vaccinations on campus
USC employees and students who fall under California’s Phase 1B guidelines can receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as soon as Thursday at the Lyon Center on USC’s campus, chief health officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman announced.
USC announces efforts to increase vaccination for vulnerable L.A. populations
Vaccine distribution across LA County has been inequitable against poorer, nonwhite neighborhoods.
USC sends warning email to off-campus residents about partying during COVID-19
An email—sent only to students living in the USC area— said a recent spike in Covid cases is being traced to large off-campus gatherings.
USG presidential debate chat sparks heated Greek life discussion among viewers
While the three USG presidential candidates debated via Zoom last week, an even more heated debate was taking place in the comments.
Mexican American voters react to Biden’s presidential win
Biden and Harris’s victory is historic, and it also can mean different things to different people. We asked two Mexican American students at USC about their thoughts on the Biden-Harris victory.
Students respond to university decision to cancel spring break
On Wednesday, USC announced the cancellation of Spring break for the 2021 semester in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Students and a USG Senator share their thoughts about the decision.