S5E2: Coronavirus impacts USC


With classes remaining online until April, multimedia editor Kevin Camargo talks to Chief Health Officer Sarah Van Orman about USC’s efforts amid concerns regarding coronavirus. We’ll also hear from news editor Shaylee Navarro about the Daily Trojan’s coverage on the impact coronavirus has had on students and University decision-making. Music by Joakim Karud.

General Education S4E13: No Questions Asked — Drug Take Back Day


For the last episode of the fall semester and Sean's last episode as host, we’ll be looking at the first Drug Take Back Day hosted by USC Pharmacies and USC Student Health Center on Dec. 5. This event is particularly relevant given the L.A. Times reporting that hinted at links between some of the recent student deaths and drug overdoses. Featuring reporting from assistant news editor Sarah Yaacoub and associate managing editor Natalie Bettendorf, and an interview with Chief Health Officer Sarah Van Orman. Music by Joakim Karud.

General Education S4E12: Finding Meaning in Well-being


For the past decade, there’s been a quiet but powerful advocate of mental health resources at USC: The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. The center provides a series of programs promoting wellness and spiritual well-being. Reporters Simran Sandhu and Nayeli Ayala take a look at two of these programs, and Sean has an in-depth […]

Talkin’ Troy S3E7: Rivalry Week


In advance of this week’s rivalry game against UCLA, sports editors Amanda Sturges and Nathan Ackerman sit down with Daily Bruin sports editor Sam Connon to talk UCLA’s prospects against USC. You can read the Daily Trojan’s special collaborative issue with the Daily Bruin on Friday on newsstands. Music by Joakim Karud.

Rhythm & News S3E4: Looking Back


Former A&E editor Matthew Philips reunites with Isa Uggetti to give a rundown of his favorite music and movies of the year. The two talk Young Thug, Once Upon a Time in ... Hollywood, and Parasite —along with a little conjecture about the biggest trends of the year.

General Education S4E11: A Community in Mourning


There have been nine student deaths in less than three months at USC, three of which have been confirmed as suicides. Sean is joined by associate managing editor Natalie Bettendorf, who broke the news for Daily Trojan, as they discuss what the string of deaths mean for USC and students dealing with similar problems. Music […]