Meeting discusses change


The USG Senate meeting on Tuesday night featured presentations from USG’s University Affairs Committee and Arts Committee.

Director of University Affairs Andrew Menard updated USG Senators on several projects to improve the quality of USC student life, both on and off campus.

University Affairs successfully reinstated a bus transportation service to LA Live for USC students. Though feedback has been positive, the committee wants to make sure students are aware of the service so that funding continues.

“This is really big to publicize — if we don’t get people going, we might lose it,” Menard said. “Most of the feedback has been really good, but it’s important to get the word out.”

In addition to reinstating the shuttle service, University Affairs had success in improving dorms on campus. So far, printers have been installed in Fluor, Parkside, New, North and Pardee for students to use.

The committee is looking forward to further dorm renovations scheduled for summer of 2014.

“We’re getting new flooring in Troy, as well as soundproof windows in New, North and Marks,” Menard said.

University Affairs is focused on more immediate goals as well. Over the course of the semester, University Affairs plans on improving Campus Cruiser’s operating system, as well as extending hours for the Farmer’s Market on McCarthy Quad.

After University Affairs presented, Fabiola Avina, director of USG’s Performing Arts Committee, gave a presentation to announce upcoming events her organization is sponsoring. These events include a visit by transgender performer Rebecca King, as well as the highly-anticipated USC Arts Week.

“USC Arts Week is our biggest initiative this semester,” Avina said.

Arts Week starts the week of March 31, and will include programs that showcase the artistic talents and interests of USC students.