ACLU lawsuit alleges ‘punitive’ conditions inside California’s largest ICE detention center
Seven plaintiffs represented by the ACLU say conditions at a CoreCivic facility are unsafe, with inadequate medical care and missing hygiene and disability support. Homeland Security disputes the allegations.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to same-sex marriage ruling
Kim Davis’s attempt to overturn a 2015 same-sex marriage decision has been rejected by the Supreme Court, leaving the lower-court judgment and associated fees intact.
New York mayoral race highlights rise of young progressive voters
New Yorkers will vote in a mayoral race this week, with Zohran Mamdani leading Andrew Cuomo in the polls. USC's director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy talks in what Mamdani's rise says about young voters and the future of the Democratic Party.
SNAP recipients brace for ongoing cuts amid government shutdown
The federal government shutdown has paused funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, putting food access for nearly 40 million Americans in jeopardy.
Sophomore engineering student develops breakthrough oncology tech
Arjun Karnwal’s algorithm has already saved doctors numerous hours in treating cancer patients.
California Governor Gavin Newsom won’t be running for re-election. Who’s next?
Kamala Harris and Rick Caruso are among the candidates voters are hoping for.
USC student debate strikes conversation over DOGE, tariffs
The USC Political Union and USG Political Student Assembly joint event featured Trojan Democrats and USC Republicans debating hot-button issues.
USC students struggle to find summer internships
Economic uncertainty and fast-changing job markets leave students discouraged.
Behind the scenes at USG’s concert committee
Student organizers look forward to this year’s performance by rapper Don Toliver at Springfest.
Students react to the new $292 Digital Course Materials Program
Digital Course Materials Program will secure required course materials at a flat rate fee for Trojans.
Trump’s address to joint Congress meeting showcases a divide on Capitol Hill
The House chamber was split and many protested during the president’s first congressional address to the nation.
What is USG? An inside look at how student government works
The Undergraduate Student Government is one of the largest organizations at USC, but what do they do?
USG election results finalized after contentious process
The outcome of the presidential and senatorial elections was released during the weekly USG meeting Tuesday.
USG Senate candidates reflect on gender discrepancy in its ongoing election
Sudeepta Murthy is the only female candidate in this year’s senate election, the other 12 are men.
USC students react to Lyft’s new self-driving program
The new collaboration with rideshare platform Mobileye will allow riders to select self-driving vehicles next year.