COVID-19
Dr. Fauci warns of possibility of new COVID-19 variant
White House chief medical advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, warned of the possibility of a new COVID-19 variant which may render existing immunity less effective.
‘The pandemic is over’: what does it mean for USC?
President Biden’s comment draws USC protocols into question.
Declining number of positive cases is not enough to comfort all Trojans
Recent data has shown a significant decline in COVID-19 cases this week following steep move-in spikes, according to the USC Health Office.
The silent pandemic: the children COVID left behind
How the coronavirus pandemic impacted caregiver loss
‘Pill roulette’: A spiraling drug crisis in Orange County
Amy Neville lost her son to fentanyl poisoning; now, she’s fighting to educate communities across the country about the dangers of the drug.
How COVID-19 Changed an Alcoholic
A near-death experience stopped a drinking habit that had lasted almost two decades.
USG urges USC to extend Pass/No Pass deadline
The senate passed a resolution Thursday asking the Office of the Provost to reconsider their previous ruling not to extend the deadline.
University drops Trojan Check requirement for University Park Campus
The change will be considered for some buildings on the Health Sciences Campus, too.
Small businesses react to lifting the mask mandate in LA
Businesses make wearing masks optional for vaccinated individuals, after an update in CDC guidelines. Opinions regarding the new rules remain divided.
Vaccinated and boosted students will no longer need to test weekly
An email sent to the USC student body lists new changes to the COVID-19 protocols, including weekly testing and access to university facilities including gyms.
California to lift statewide mask mandate
Indoor mask requirements will no longer be required for every county beginning Feb. 15.
Quarantine with a view: USC students stay at luxury hotels
USC is better prepared for COVID-19 at this stage of the pandemic with more than 600 hotel spaces to safely isolate — but with varying levels of extravagance.
Introducing the student-led NGO bridging the gender gap in China
HelpSquared has helped over 20 high school students in China continue their education.
Covid-safe ways to spend your Halloween
Struggling to find a Covid-safe way to spend Halloween?We're here to help.
Los Angeles sees a decline in COVID-19 cases
USC students share concerns about another surge in infections