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USC students foster community amid pandemic through pop-up coffee shop

Some customers said Cup of Troy offers socially-distanced interactions among students living around campus.

Baoqi "Eileen" Chen and Ghalib Ashai
6 days ago

Lakers victory parade on hold due to COVID-19 concerns

Lakers fans said they understood why the parade had to be postponed, but look forward to celebrating the team's championship with the rest of Los Angeles.

Anthony Quach October 13 at 7:04 PM

Students call on USC Lusk member to stop evictions in Chinatown

The USC Student Coalition for Asian Pacific Empowerment (SCAPE) launched a petition in late August protesting a USC committee member’s involvement at a complex in Chinatown where residents are being evicted to allow for substantial remodeling.Jerome Fink, a member of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate Executive Committee, is a co-founder of VF Developments, which issued eviction notices to tenants at 920 Everett Street on Feb. 13. SCAPE and the Chinatown Community For Equitable Development are now putting pressure on Fink to stop the evictions through a series of online petitions.

Caitlin Hernandez, Paris Wise, Eddie Sun, Roseana Martinez October 7

Some Armenian students unsatisfied with USC’s response to Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

They called on USC to acknowledge the toll the conflict is taking on Armenian students at USC and in Los Angeles, where there is a sizable Armenian population.

Nataly Joseph, Ghalib Ashai, Nicole Antounian, Cari Spencer, Ava Brand, Max Thors, Dylan Palacios, Roseana Martinez, Ike Allen October 6

California parents and students participate in Zoom Out protests to demand return to in-person learning

Some parents and students across California argued that remote learning is detrimental to students' mental health and social skills, prompting Zoom Out protests.

Baoqi "Eileen" Chen, Ghalib Ashai, Anthony Quach September 29

USC Hotel TikToks spark controversy over ‘privileged’ students

The posts from students quarantining with coronavirus raised questions about USC students' responsibility to practice social distancing to protect the campus' surrounding community.

Nataly Joseph, Emma Foreman, Giulia Orsenigo, Roseana Martinez, Guilherme Guerreiro September 29

Environmental equity expert weighs the strengths and weaknesses of Newsom’s executive order

Sustainability efforts by California and USC have increased, but there is still more to be done, according to one expert.

Danielle Smith, Kimia Rahbar, Chichi Valle-Riestra, Isabelle Odgers September 29

USC filmmakers adapt to virtual film festivals

USC alumni described the challenges of filmmaking and displaying their work during the pandemic.

Eller Bart, Arantza Popo, Ghalib Ashai September 22

South L.A. Community Fridges feed and support local residents

Local community fridges bring residents together with food and donations of other necessities for mutual support.

Charlotte Phillipp, Hannah Geller, Kacie Yamamoto, Kenneth Kim, Marlize Duncan September 18

Weakened by the pandemic, Black-owned restaurants still give back to their community

Some Black-owned restaurants in South Los Angeles play a special role in their local communities, especially in a pandemic that is suffocating parts of the local economy. Two such establishments are Mel’s Fish Shack, located in the Crenshaw District, and Hot and Cool Cafe, in Leimert Park.

Camila Thur de Koos September 18

Student group, faculty express concern over Keck School dean’s departure

The lack of transparency around Keck School of Medicine Dean Laura Mosqueda's stepping down have led some to believe she was fired.

Ike Allen September 15

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