‘I survived – all by myself’: USC’s ‘misinformed’ response to a mental health emergency
One student’s experience reveals the contradictions in USC’s current mental health response system.
K-pop Festa brings the Korean cultural wave to USC
K-pop Festa vibrantly showcased the global popularity of K-pop with a lineup including Kim Sejeong and Kingdom.
‘This is not consent:’ The USC movement of allyship with survivors of sexual assault
Protests have been ensuing across USC’s campus after a sexual assault allegation came to light in a recent DPS report. The alleged crime took place at the Sigma Nu fraternity during a party where drinks are believed to have been spiked.
Portraits of a New Normal: Episode 4
This is Portraits of a New Normal, a series of podcasts from Annenberg Radio News about how we’re coping with our new realities during the pandemic. On this show, we’ll be hearing from thrift store heroes, an immunocompromised inmate, and forward-thinking jazz musicians.
Portraits of A New Normal: Episode 2
This is Portraits of a New Normal, a series of podcasts from Annenberg Radio News. Tune in to this episode for stories about Tik Tok, mental health, and business.
Counties in California roll back reopenings
COVID-19 numbers continue to rise throughout the state, pushing many counties back a tier.
USC offering in-person classes to Shanghai residents
USC students who are Shanghai residents and do not require a student visa or other special permission to take courses in China will have the opportunity to pursue a hybrid program between USC and the Baoshan campus of East China Normal University.
L.A. County approves 25 more schools for in-person learning
Twenty-five more schools will be able to open their classrooms for transitional kindergarteners to second graders after Los Angeles County officials announced Tuesday that the schools had been granted waivers to reopen. This is the second week that the county has approved waivers, after the first four schools were approved on Oct. 21.
Students react to pass/no pass grading being extended through the last day of class
USC announced on Wednesday that students have the option to change to the pass/no pass grading option following a petition asking the university to extend the deadline
Students raise concerns over spring break cancellation, citing zoom fatigue and burnout
In an effort to avoid travel and potential outbreaks, Provost Charles Zukoski announced a spring semester without a week-long break. Some students, however, claim that this decision will affect their personal wellness.
Troy Philippines connects USC students and advocates for change
This October, the theme of Filipino American History Month is “the History of Filipino American Activism,” as declared by The Filipino American National Historical Society.
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.
Group of low-income USC students build a social media campaign to make tuition affordable for all
“AffordableSC gives me hope that I can stay a Trojan”
Instagram page creates community for Black USC creatives
Since its creation in July, @MadeByBlackSC has featured numerous Black artists across a variety of mediums and majors, allowing students to connect with one another virtually.
Student actors are making people LOL: ‘laugh online’
At a time when people are inundated with frightening news, many professional actors and comedians are finding creative ways to use digital platforms like Zoom to make people laugh. It’s been a challenging transition for students in the theater arts too, but they’ve also found ways to stay creative despite not having a physical stage.