University demography fails minority students

Lida Dianti

“So, what are you?” Typically, this question is posed to people whose racial identity does not fall under European origin. However innocent in nature or well-intended, such an inquiry adds insult to injury. Not only are people of color “othered” by their non-whiteness alone, but they also are obliged to explain themselves and to reduce […]

Tarleton earns Defensive Player of the Week honors as women’s lacrosse rolls on


Courtney Tarleton, who notched three ground balls and forced a crucial turnover in women’s lacrosse’s 11-5 upset over No. 5 Duke Saturday, has earned MPSF Defensive Player of the Week honors. This marks the second career defensive weekly award for Tarleton and the 14th certificate for the USC program. “She’s been the anchor of our defensive unit […]

Salute4vets funds education for veterans


Over 100 veterans will soon have the opportunity to receive a free USC education thanks to a new program created by the  School of Social Work Salute4Vets, which launched on Feb. 11, will provide free education to 120 veterans who qualify for the post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon scholarship. These scholarships are provided to allow […]