There’s a reason why springtime is so smelly–blame the cum trees
Have you noticed that springtime is a bit...smelly lately? Well, there's a tree notoriously called the "cum tree" that's been ravaging the noses of Angelenos every spring. The trees hold a concoction of chemicals that creates the likeliness to..well...semen. But these trees have a much more interesting ecological role of well when it comes to the birds and bees.
Fashion designer and icon Virgil Abloh dies at 41
Pioneering American fashion designer and entrepreneur, Virgil Abloh died yesterday after a two-year battle with a rare, aggressive form of cancer. He was 41 years old. Abloh made history as Louis Vuitton’s first Black artistic director. Daniel Marable reports.
Astroworld tragedy brings questions on concert safety
Students at USC are wondering whether they will be safe at future concerts after the tragedy at Travis Scott's Astroworld music festival with multiple casualties and dozens injured.
Dia De Los Muertos takes place on November 1st through November 2nd
Mexican holiday Día De Los Muertos ended on November 1st with celebrations across Latin America and the U.S. Here’s Ayanna Martinez with the story of how the holiday has evolved and spread in mainstream media
Students question Spring 2021 wellness days, welcome pass/no pass extension
Some students felt the customary week-long spring break would be better for students and faculty.
Día de los Muertos celebrations adapt during pandemic
Día de los Muertos, which translates to “Day of the Dead” in English, is a Mexican holiday for families and communities to celebrate the life and death of their ancestors. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic makes Día de los Muertos all the more significant.
Former USC student files lawsuit against university for allegedly mishandling rape case
The lawsuit claims USC discriminated against the student and predetermined the outcome of her Title IX investigation in favor of the alleged perpetrator.
School of Dramatic Arts students unsure about their futures as COVID-19 shutters professional and student theater
The continued postponement of USC and Broadway shows has some students and alumni of the School of Dramatic Arts fearful for the theater industry.
USC concludes professor’s controversial comments did not violate policy
USC's investigation of professor Gregory Patton concluded a few days after 3 student groups issued a statement criticizing the university's handling of the controversy.
USC filmmakers adapt to virtual film festivals
USC alumni described the challenges of filmmaking and displaying their work during the pandemic.
Professors and students strike for racial justice
Some USC classes took the day off on Tuesday and Wednesday as professors and students alike partook in a national scholar strike to stand up to racial injustice.
