India Otto

India Otto

Multimedia Journalist

India is a journalism student from Los Angeles, CA. She has a specified interest in sports particularly basketball and football as well as an interest in crime. Through her experience as a USC student-athlete she hopes to use the knowledge she’s gained in and out of the classroom and share her love of sports.

Plant care and self care: How students are finding botanical calm amidst college chaos

Students can help relieve stress and prioritize their mental health when becoming plant parents.

By Chloe Rose Lewis, Mia Brower, Michael Fiumefreddo, Liza Monasebian, India Otto, and Samuel Reno

Trojan Knights and USC Helenes redefine the all-nighter

Service organizations honored to continue the legacy of protecting Tommy Trojan and Hecuba from getting ‘Bruined.’

By Abigail Gutwein, Veronica Sierra, and India Otto

USC announces new Dec. 1 flu shot deadline

USC Student Health encourages students to take health precautions as we approach the holiday season.

By Tannistha Sinha and India Otto

New skate park in South L.A. ramps up the skater community

The new skate park creates a community hub for local skaters.

By Gina Nguyen, Deja Charisse, Jillian Russell, India Otto, Michael Fiumefreddo, and Cara Westra

USC green-lights limited tailgating for Saturday’s game against Stanford

On-campus tailgating will be allowed at 25 percent capacity, while students are excited yet wary of the shifting COVID restrictions.

By Alexandra Applegate, Michael Fiumefreddo, India Otto, Robert Gifford, Joey Elbaum, Sydni Zfira, Alexandra Donovan, Caroline Kucera, and Ngai Yeung

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.

By Esther Cho, India Otto, and Amanda Zhang