First-gen mentorship program provides support system for students


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As the number of first generation college students grows on campus, the First Generation Mentorship Program seeks to provide assistance and resources to this expanding niche of students. For this year’s freshmen class, 16 percent are first generation — a 3 percent increase from last year — and as USC seeks to diversify and offer […]

From personal struggles to poetic expression: Dornsife fellow Douglas Manuel publishes a book about his identity


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Douglas Manuel stumbled upon poetry by chance. Manuel, a Middleton and Dornsife Fellow and a doctoral candidate in literature and creative writing, focuses his writing on the turmoil confronting a black man in 21st-century America. Earlier this year, Manuel published his first collection of poems in a book, Testify, where he spoke on  these issues. […]

Provost pledges USC’s support for DACA students


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Provost Michael Quick reaffirmed the University’s support for undocumented students protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in an email memorandum sent Monday afternoon. The memo comes on the heels of Donald Trump’s threats to end the DACA program, which has come under scrutiny during the Trump administration. “We remain committed to our […]

Sex and the campus: Consent


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Welcome to Sex and the Campus, a weekly column where I discuss all things love and relationships. It should be noted that I do not claim to be any kind of expert in either area. Dating is hard, but hopefully reading this column won’t be. If you have any burning questions about love and relationships, […]

Steve Johnson lone ex-Trojan remaining in US Open


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After beginning last week with six Trojans in New York City for the US Open, the field is now whittled down to one. All four former USC men’s tennis players who entered the qualifying rounds failed to advance to the tournament’s main draw, and Robert Farah withdrew due to injury, leaving Steve Johnson as the […]

USC women’s volleyball starts season off strong


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The USC women’s volleyball team finished strong in the USC/LMU Tournament this past weekend with a 3-0 record to open the season, defeating LMU, Michigan and Albany. On Friday, the Trojans began their season at Loyola Marymount and prevailed 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-14, 25-11). Many of the new Trojans saw playing time in this match, […]