2024 Olympics in LA could benefit USC


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In a move that cemented Los Angeles’s run for the 2024 Olympics, the U.S. Olympic Committee endorsed the city as its candidate for the Games last week. The endorsement has revitalized the spirits of Angelenos and Trojans alike, reviving fond memories for USC alumni who were on campus when the University helped host the 1984 […]

Trigger warnings are helpful, not coddling


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Students on college campuses around the nation and here at USC are asking for trigger warnings and trying to reduce microaggressions from faculty members and fellow students. Recently, this has stirred up backlash among opponents of “political correctness” and self-described intellectual freedom activists. Most notably, in this month’s issue of The Atlantic, Greg Lukianoff and […]

LAPD body camera policy needs revision


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On Monday, 860 Mission Division Los Angeles Police Department police officers went on duty with the addition of body cameras in an effort to create transparency. The new policy was reviewed and approved in April by a police commission with a 3-1 vote. By allowing police officers to pre-review images from their cameras, the policy […]

It’s time to modernize our Web Registration


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Perhaps one of the most stressful aspects of college life is registering for courses and organizing a class schedule. As if stressing about homework, exams and papers is not  enough, the process of registering for classes with USC’s Web Registration adds another layer of pressure and hassle each semester. Web Registration, to be frank, is […]

To hiring managers: send a rejection letter


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“Overworked and un(der) paid” has tragically been dubbed the unofficial college intern’s mantra. As interns are desperate to gain work experience in an increasingly competitive workplace, their treatment in the hiring process is more often ignored. And the shocking lack of response when it comes to applications — many interns do not even receive rejection […]