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Viterbi professor maintained close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after conviction
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Viterbi professor maintained close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after conviction

The university quietly removed a spotlight of Victoria Stodden this month.

By Sophie SullivanFebruary 21, 2026 at 10:52AM PST

USG passes budget bill for Period Pantry
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USG passes budget bill for Period Pantry

USG plans to offer free feminine hygiene products in the Trojan Food Pantry.

By Isabella Bournazian and Evyn AblesonFebruary 19, 2026 at 10:59PM PST

Photography company says Epstein file connections against them are unfounded

Photography company says Epstein file connections against them are unfounded

Multiple school districts have canceled their contracts with Lifetouch due to over 8,000 mentions of the Apollo Management CEO in the Epstein files.

By Diya Sadhu, Jackson Mills, and Tamara AlmoayedFebruary 19, 2026 at 10:34PM PST

Icy roads after storm hits Tahoe

Icy roads after storm hits Tahoe

Trojans reflect on snow-safety knowledge following snowstorm by Lake Tahoe, California.

By Zia Sirianni and Matilda McLarenFebruary 19, 2026 at 9:53PM PST

USG candidates guilty of three election violations, judicial council rules

USG candidates guilty of three election violations, judicial council rules

USG President and vice president candidates Syrabi Rahman and Diane Kim are prohibited from campaigning and must take their signs down for 24 hours.

By Makayla IdelburgFebruary 19, 2026 at 9:25PM PST

Department of Education rolls back DEI restrictions

Department of Education rolls back DEI restrictions

The Trump administration will no longer enforce diversity, equity and inclusion restrictions enacted before USC's shift from “DEI” to “community.”

By Bennett M. WeinschenkFebruary 19, 2026 at 8:57PM PST

Happy Lunar-Ash-Ramadan?

Happy Lunar-Ash-Ramadan?

Trojans had a lot to celebrate on Tuesday. Students gathered for Mardi Gras, the Lunar New Year and Ramadan, sharing a renewed sense of community.

By Celene Agahi and Emily S. ChavezFebruary 17, 2026 at 10:32PM PST

‘I’m attending my classes no matter what’: USC students weigh in on L.A. heavy rainfalls

‘I’m attending my classes no matter what’: USC students weigh in on L.A. heavy rainfalls

Despite heavy rain and flash flood warnings across Los Angeles, USC students continue showing up to class Tuesday.

By Yinzhen Wu and Zittlali ArellanoFebruary 17, 2026 at 8:24PM PST

CA state bill aims to ban local law enforcement from helping federal agents’ operations

CA state bill aims to ban local law enforcement from helping federal agents’ operations

The bill was also introduced to protect residents who legally document government immigration activities.

By Aden Max Juarez and Amy ContrerasFebruary 17, 2026 at 7:31PM PST

The Unwritten Rules of USC Dating

The Unwritten Rules of USC Dating

How students perform detachment in public, confess vulnerability in anonymous spaces, and search for clarity in between.

By Ariel ChengFebruary 13, 2026 at 6:11PM PST

Days before the election, Trojans reflect on the role of student government on campus

Days before the election, Trojans reflect on the role of student government on campus

Students prepare to put forth their votes amid falling voter participation.

By Brooke Lordino, Jackson Mills, and Tamara AlmoayedFebruary 13, 2026 at 3:51AM PST

Weak turnout to mysteriously organized rally against ICE

Weak turnout to mysteriously organized rally against ICE

Fewer than 10 students showed up to Tommy Trojan for a Thursday night protest with no clear organizer, loosely advertised on social media.

By Malik Gamble, Lucca Chrysostomou, and Tamara AlmoayedFebruary 13, 2026 at 2:27AM PST

Columbia, CUNY rank highest in recent report on campus Islamophobia

Columbia, CUNY rank highest in recent report on campus Islamophobia

No university investigated received an “unhostile” ranking

By Maybeline Tucker and Anahita SaxenaFebruary 12, 2026 at 7:45PM PST

Local taquería featured in Super Bowl halftime “overwhelmed by joy”

Local taquería featured in Super Bowl halftime “overwhelmed by joy”

Angelinos were surprised to see Villa’s feature in Bad Bunny’s performance

By Holdenn GraffFebruary 12, 2026 at 7:03PM PST

Grad Fest gives class of 2026 a tangible send-off

Grad Fest gives class of 2026 a tangible send-off

From academic regalia to customized sashes and rings, students wrap up their final semester as commencement approaches.

By Leo LiFebruary 12, 2026 at 6:29PM PST

Trojan love is in the air ... or is it?

Trojan love is in the air ... or is it?

USC students share their thoughts and plans for the upcoming holiday.

By Zia SirianniFebruary 12, 2026 at 6:17PM PST

USC employees face limited options for obstetric and gynecological care under new insurance policies

USC employees face limited options for obstetric and gynecological care under new insurance policies

Doctors say Keck Medicine lacks sufficient OB-GYNs to care for thousands of employees who were redirected to new Trojan Care insurance plans.

By Senna Ihab OmarFebruary 12, 2026 at 8:53AM PST

ICE Out protest occurs at USC Village Target

ICE Out protest occurs at USC Village Target

People gathered at the Target in the USC Village to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions on Wednesday morning. Protesters demand that the Minnesota-based retailer take a stand against President Trump’s deportation ‘surge’ operation.

By Senna Ihab Omar, Lindsay Augustine, and Damian LopezFebruary 12, 2026 at 1:38AM PST

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