Wednesday marked the 25th Anniversary of Denim Day
Denim Day occurs every year on the last Wednesday of April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month. People around the world wear jeans on this day to support survivors and raise awareness. This fashion statement is a visible protest against misconceptions surrounding sexual violence, and many showed their support throughout Los Angeles.
Tenant rights protest accuses USC of displacing local communities in upcoming expansion projects
Tenant rights organizations gathered Wednesday afternoon on USC’s campus to express their outrage with the university’s building plans for upcoming expansion projects. The protest started at the S Vermont Ave and Downey Way intersection and ended at Doheny Memorial Library.
Students celebrate Eid al-Fitr on campus
Tuesday evening saw the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, the celebration that marks the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month-long period of fasting, prayer and reflection. It also marks the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Baltimore mayor asks media outlets to stop showing ‘traumatizing’ footage of bridge collapse
USC journalism professors sympathize with the mayor’s request
SAT moves online for the first time
Controversies continue to rise as standardized tests flux in format and requirements.
Gavin Newsom faces recall attempt by California Republicans
The attempt marks the second effort against the state’s outspoken Democratic governor in three years.
LAPD seeks men suspected of violence at USC Armenian protest
The LAPD has released images of four men they say assaulted Turkish diplomats following an event at USC in September.
Student vendors highlight the importance of shopping local this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has come alive at the entrance to campus as dozens of student clubs and local vendors market their gifts.
Two college students locate abducted child in Long Beach
The two women found the missing 4-year-old boy shortly after receiving an Amber Alert.
Trojans sound off as Dartmouth brings back mandatory standardized testing
A recent study conducted by the Ivy League institution found that mandating test scores could help less-advantaged students. Some students are questioning this finding.
USC Make-A-Wish Club grants its first wish in three years
The club raised enough money to give a young girl from Whittier her dream trip.
Student clubs highlight their experience at this year’s Involvement Fair
Student organizations took to campus to participate in the semiannual Involvement Fair hosted by USC Campus Activities. About 150 organizations participated in the fair.
Jada Pinkett announces separation from Will Smith since 2016
The Today Show previewed a special interview with Jada Pinkett Smith on her new memoir where she revealed that she and Will have been separated since 2016.
