One university, two contrasting visions for Native heritage event
Native American students said they held an independent celebration after USC did not permit student speakers at the University event.
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Peace Garden will change its location to Kerckhoff Hall
The other location choice was Jefferson Building quad near Royal Street entrance.
USG senate allocates more than $155,000 to committees, assemblies
The senate passed a bill to increase funding with a remainder of funds available for the spring in its yearly budget.
Students discuss politics at panel
USC’s political debate was shifted to a panel due to a lack of Republican speakers.
Prop 50, New York mayoral race draw students’ attention
Proposition 50, a measure aimed at reshaping California’s voting districts in favor of Democrats, passed with nearly 65% of the vote.
USG funding cuts hinder LGBTQ history month celebrations
Queer and Ally Student Assembly members were unable to host Pride Fest for the second year in a row.
USC expects to ‘eliminate’ long-term deficit by July 2026
The University will reinstate merit pay beginning in the 2027 fiscal year and does not expect additional layoffs in 2025, interim President Beong-Soo Kim announced.
Keck nurses strike, demand more staffing
The day-long strike also saw nurses requesting better pay and consistent meal breaks.
USC reports 259 layoffs
The notice, released Thursday, may reflect recent announcements, including layoffs of “nearly all” academic advisors from the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
USC researchers make AI tool that detects cancer
The artificial intelligence model locates cancer cells faster than prior techniques.