Entries by Isabella Sayyah

Students, administrators discuss campus climate resolution

Following protests on campus earlier in the day, student leaders and key authors of the campus climate resolution passed by the Undergraduate Student Government on Tuesday met with Vice President for Student Affairs Ainsley Carry and Provost Michael Quick at an open forum Thursday evening in the United University Church. “I’m the highest ranking academic […]

Gun control discussed at Wednesday’s ‘Trending Topics’

In response to recent mass shootings on college campuses in Oregon and Tennessee, USC students and faculty met Wednesday night for a panel discussion on gun violence and campus safety. “Trending Topics: Gun Control,” part of a monthly current events discussion series, was presented by the USC Speakers Committee, USG External Affairs and the Delta […]

Janitors to vote on new contract Saturday

After two days of negotiations, the Service Employees International Union, the labor union representing USC custodial staff, has reached an agreement about the workers’ labor contract with their employer, Aramark. USC service workers will be voting on whether or not to accept the terms of the new labor contract on Saturday at the SEIU headquarters. […]

LAPD officer-involved shooting occurs near University Park Campus

The southern end of Magnolia Street was sealed off to the public Tuesday night after an officer-involved shooting took place south of Adams Boulevard at approximately 4:45 p.m. near University Park Campus. According to Los Angeles Police Department Detective Meghan Aguilar, an altercation occurred after a traffic stop involving two LAPD officers in which a […]

USC delivers statement victory over No. 3 Utah

Behind a career day from freshman linebacker Cameron Smith, the Trojans beat No. 3-ranked Utah, 42-24, at the Coliseum on Saturday night. Smith, who led the Trojans (4-3, 2-2 Pac-12) with nine total tackles, became the first USC defender since 1991 to record three interceptions in a game. “I kept feeling the people behind me and picking […]

GSG introduces diversity resolution

The Graduate Student Government introduced a resolution at its meeting Monday night, calling on the University to adopt policies that would “effectively measure and improve the diversity, equity and inclusion climate on USC’s campus relevant to ethnicity, gender and sexuality.” Typically, GSG votes on resolutions one month after they are introduced, but the senate voted […]

USC professor hospitalized following car crash Thursday

Dr. Michael Fong, an associate professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, remains in the hospital following a car accident involving a West Hollywood Sheriff’s patrol car on Thursday. According to NBC4 News, Fong was in critical condition on Friday but his family reported he was doing OK on Saturday. The crash, […]

USC falls short against rival Notre Dame in South Bend

The Trojans rallied from an early deficit to reclaim the lead in the third quarter but ultimately fell up short to No. 14-ranked Notre Dame, 41-31, on Saturday night. Interim head coach Clay Helton drops to 0-1 at the helm since taking over for Steve Sarkisian earlier this week. “I told the team with every fiber […]

President Nikias shows support for Athletic Director Pat Haden

A day after the firing of coach Steve Sarkisian, President C. L. Max Nikias demonstrated his support for Athletic Director Pat Haden in a statement issued early Monday morning. “As president of USC I am very, very fortunate to have Pat Haden as our Athletic Director — as is the entire Trojan Family,” Nikias said. “He is a man […]

USC fires coach Steve Sarkisian

Steve Sarkisian has officially been terminated as USC football’s head coach, Athletic Director Pat Haden announced Monday. The decision to fire Sarkisian comes just a day after Haden asked him to take an indefinite leave of absence, following his absence at the team’s practice on Sunday. “After careful consideration of what is in the best […]