Paloma Chavez

A letter from Cesar Chavez’s granddaughter

Every year on March 31, my social media feeds are flooded with the mantra “Si Se Puede” usually alongside a photo of my grandfather, Cesar Chavez. Pre-pandemic, my family attended events for his birthday whether that was at the Forty Acres in Delano, CA where the movement began or at La Paz in Kern County where my grandparents were laid to rest.

Mexican American voters react to Biden’s presidential win

Biden and Harris’s victory is historic, and it also can mean different things to different people. We asked two Mexican American students at USC about their thoughts on the Biden-Harris victory.

Students struggle to balance academics and election stress

As final exam season nears, students are having a difficult time balancing the weight of the election with their academics.

Dia de los Muertos celebrations feel even more real during the pandemic

Today is the last day of Dia de Los Muertos celebrations. But this year, it’s different because of Covid-19 and social distancing. It was a lot more personal.

Students feel Zoom classes impact mental health, Pass/Fail grading could be a solution

Be it “Zoom fatigue” or lack of social interaction, students feel their mental health is slipping as a result of remote learning.

USC Trojan Knights come to Tommy Trojan’s Defense

The student spirit group, which was suspended last year, is back and ready to protect the school’s mascots.

Netflix’s ‘The Laundromat’ raised questions over USC’s representation in film

Three separate incidents of sexual battery and fondling reported near USC

Optimism could lead to a healthier heart

A new review from the American Medical Journal has linked higher optimism with lowered risk of cardiovascular events. Several USC students responded to the finding and gave their own tips on staying optimistic.

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