Rise Up and Recycle
Maintaining a clean environment can be difficult on college campuses. Environmental organizations like the Environmental Student Assembly, however, encourage students to boost their recycling efforts.
Trojan veterans reflect on their journeys to USC
According to the USC Veterans Resource Center, 1,200 student veterans are enrolled each semester at USC.
Spotify announces new music promotion feature
Spotify announced Nov. 2 that artists will soon be able to promote their music to more users if they agree to take a pay cut on the platform. Currently, Spotify uses a complex algorithm that creates personalized recommendations for users based on listening habits, including genre preference and song length. The new feature, which will begin a test run in the coming weeks, would allow artists to influence the algorithm by requesting certain songs to be prioritized.
Students reflect on decision to take leave of absence
As USC looks to transition into hybrid learning, students are considering taking a leave of absence to prioritize self-care and wait until most classes can resume in person again.
Iovine and Young Academy dean steps down
As the founding dean and executive director of IYA, Muhl guided the creation of the school following a $70 million donation from music moguls Andre Young and Jimmy Iovine.
Annual Great California ShakeOut goes virtual
SC hosted an online earthquake preparedness seminar with over 300 attendees on Oct. 15 as part of the annual Great California ShakeOut drill. The seminar, coordinated by the Office of Fire Safety Emergency Planning and the USC staff assembly, focused on special preparedness conditions during the pandemic, as well as how emergencies and disasters can further compound the impacts from COVID-19.
What younger generations should know about the life and death of Eddie Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen, the co-founder of the band Van Halen, passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Students and professors alike remember his unique and innovative approach to playing guitar.
Biden uses Arabic phrase during presidential debate
The phrase “inshallah” is commonly used across the Middle East and directly translates from Arabic to “if God wills it.” For pious people, the phrase represents a submission to God’s will, but the phrase can also be used in the context of everyday speech. Biden’s usage reflects a sarcastic application of the phrase.
Behind Haute Magazine’s newest issue
The publication features a combination of visual and written content from USC students and professional photographers. Its newest edition is separated into three sections: “Reality,” “Reaction” and “Revolution,” to reflect 2020 events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement.