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Students and faculty take advantage of campus libraries reopening

Some said the indoor studying spaces helped them feel more productive and hopeful about an eventual return to campus.

Nate MacKay, Olivia Corish, Una Stanisavljevic, Samantha Moskow, Avery Anderson April 1

COVID-19 cases around campus surge as criticism of wellness days rises

Despite efforts from the university’s administration to deter student travel, an increase in positive cases brought on by travel to popular spring break locations might call into question the effectiveness of wellness days.

Wyatt Allsup, Melisa Cabello Cuahutle, Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia March 25

Iovine and Young Academy students launch campaign to curb community virus spread

Called “Spread Care, Not COVID,” the campaign uses positivity and creative messaging to emphasize social responsibility to fellow students.

Olivia Corish, Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia, Esther Cho, Alexis Francel March 18

Spitballing: To expand or not to expand

Here are the cases for and against expanded MLB playoffs in 2021.

Nathan Ackerman March 16

USC’s first senior vice president for health affairs outlines priorities and goals

Dr. Steven Shapiro will report directly to USC President Carol Folt and said he hopes to “make Los Angeles the model community for healthcare for all.”

Nate MacKay, Nikki Walker March 11

USC students reflect on changing COVID-19 guidelines

Despite the CDC loosening restrictions for vaccinated individuals, USC’s Chief Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman says Trojan Check will remain in place.

Melisa Cabello Cuahutle, Amina Niasse, Dustin Hochmuth, Savannah Greene March 11

Student workers prepare to get COVID-19 vaccine as university faces a limited supply of doses

A limited supply of doses at USC Student Health has sent many student workers elsewhere in Los Angeles County and beyond to get the shot. Experts encouraged student workers to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Wyatt Allsup, Melisa Cabello Cuahutle March 4

COVID-19 vaccine trial participants recount their experiences

Both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines received approval from the FDA for emergency-use in December 2020 after a record-fast vaccine development period of just nine months. The first vaccines were administered in the United States on Dec. 14. Before the vaccine was approved, though, there were people who agreed to participate in its trials.

Vaishnavi Vasudevan January 7

USC Keck receives its first shipment of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

What to expect in the coming months and who will be prioritized in receiving the vaccine.

Alexis Timko December 17, 2020

South Carolina universities push COVID-19 notification apps while one professor fears the consequences

Football games are a city-wide event at Clemson University. Every Saturday —rain or shine— students, alumni, faculty and residents flood campus to worship their top-ranked team. The scent of beer, southern barbecue and boiled peanuts wafts through a sea of vibrant orange and purple. Meanwhile, inside their 80,000-seat stadium, blaring marching band horns and intoxicated chants express Clemson’s passion for football and hometown spirit. Normally, this would be a paradise for fans.

Colin Taylor November 24, 2020

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