Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim skids into Fortnite
21-year-old gold medalist Chloe Kim was added to Fortnite as a playable skin along with matching accessories, emotes and an online tournament named after her.
USC kicks off Earth Week
Earth Week 2022 is here. USC kicked it off today by announcing sustainability goals under a new project called Assignment: Earth. President Folt announced new eco-friendly initiatives such as plans to install 200 clean-stream recycling stations. The next seven days around here will be filled with events to celebrate Earth Week. Patrick Warren has more on the story.
Opinion: The Esports take on the Russia-Ukraine war
Russian teams have been banned from many sports tournaments and the esports scene is following suit
USC community navigates first day without mask mandate
As COVID positivity rates decrease in L.A. County, USC has lifted its indoor mask mandate. Today marks the first day that everyone can go without masks since the return to in-person classes in Fall 2021. Vani Sanganeria has the story.
USC to no longer require weekly COVID-19 testing for students
The number of COVID cases has been dropping and local governments have been updating mandates and requirements as we head into month 26 of the pandemic. As Larry Ding reports, USC is also following this change on campus.
Marvelous_Marco Upsets No. 1 Seed at USC Smash Club Tournament
First USC Smash tournament of the year brings about a huge upset and victory from Marvelous_Marco
Zain Smashes in Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Professional Smash Melee player, Zain, wins in fundraiser tournament held by streamer Ludwig Ahgren
A look into the inflation surge in the US
The past month marks the highest surge in inflation in forty years. Carter Hyde looks at some causes for this and some effects.
Academic advisers overwhelmed, exhausted by increased workloads
The transition from online to in-person learning and high staff turnover rates has overwhelmed advisors at students’ expense.
USC faculty show support for survivors, plea for change
Dozens of faculty members assembled in front of Bovard Auditorium Friday afternoon to stand in solidarity with survivors and students struggling with the recent reports of sexual assault on campus.
Discretionary dollars will now be accepted at Greenleaf, City Tacos, and Rock & Reillys
USC Village restaurants have pushed for this option since its opening in 2017.
USC will enforce COVID-19 guidelines for Trojan Family Weekend
Despite a high number of visitors coming to campus, students raise little concern about COVID-19 infections.
USC to require influenza vaccinations by November 1
Flu shot requirement from last fall continues this semester
