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South LA shows there are different ways to celebrate Juneteenth

June 19, 2020 marks the 155th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. South LA celebrates Juneteenth with an awareness of the current civil unrest.

Astrid Kayembe
June 21

USC students organize Black Lives Matter March around campus

Students, parents, faculty, and community members joined together on Saturday to march in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. The protest was organized by the Black Student Assembly (BSA) and musician and USC alumnus Kabwasa. The protestors joined millions of others around the world to honor George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other victims of police violence and to protest against the racial injustice Black students face on the university campus.

Alexis Timko, Sophia Ungaro June 7

Peace, harmony, laughter, love: an alternative action

Two members of the Long Beach community teamed up to boost the morale of their community members by holding the “Long Beach Peace and Meditation Sit-In.”

Sophia Ungaro June 5

Peaceful protesters march against police violence in Santa Monica

Demonstrations have taken place in every U.S. state, many in southern California

Christian Colmenares June 4

Post-protest peace

Today, Long Beach community members gathered to help clean up their city after protests following the death of George Floyd became destructive last night. Social media posts, such as Instagram stories, shared information such as time, place, and what gear to bring to help clean up downtown Long Beach.

Sophia Ungaro June 1

USC clubs donate nearly $10,000 to support Homeboy Industries

Ten USC clubs have donated nearly $10,000 to Homeboy Industries. With the coronavirus pandemic greatly reducing student clubs’ operating costs, club leaders have been left with extra funds which they have chosen to donate to the worthy cause.

Lindsey Byster May 12

Former USC doctor sues the university over allegations of misconduct

In a new lawsuit filed against the university on Wednesday, a former doctor at USC’s Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has alleged he lost his job in 2019 after filing a complaint against his supervisor and was offered a six-figure payment to keep silent about these events.

Kathryn Daniewicz, Nisha Venkat, Dan Toomey May 1

L.A. Sheriff refutes lawsuit claims; boasts decontamination and decompressing efforts

Michelle Mankoff, Caroline Kucera, Nicholas Berlet April 27

Dean of USC Keck provides insight and answers to the COVID-19 outbreak

Dean Mosqueda hosted a virtual “Dean’s Community Corner” discussing COVID-19 and its impact on the USC community. Mosqueda first gave an overview of the coronavirus: the outbreak, the spread and the symptoms of the disease. She then spoke about “flattening of the curve” as well as methods for treatments and testing.

Cambri Guest April 27

USC student’s coloring book can help you track your emotions during quarantine

When Emily Fuesler’s professor challenged his Design III class to create something for people to do while sheltering-in-place, his students rose to the challenge. There were recipe books, crocheting how-to’s, even a guide to creating dye using household items. But Emily decided she wanted to make something more meaningful - something that had helped her through a difficult period in her life. The idea popped in her mind: “Spectrum 27.”

Kathryn Daniewicz April 25

USC-Los Angeles County COVID-19 antibody test results revealed

Tucker Judkins, Caroline Kucera April 20

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