Dunn appoints chief justice, discusses USCard changes


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Undergraduate Student Government President Austin Dunn appointed a new chief justice to the Judicial Council at the USG Senate meeting on Tuesday. Charlynn Yeung, a senior majoring in philosophy, politics and law and business administration, was a justice on the court this past year. The Senate will have to approve Yeung’s appointment at the next […]

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 […]

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 […]

Campus chatbot reveals latest updates, functions


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As the fall semester kicks off, Tommy Bot, the University’s first campus chatbot, is updated and ready for use by the USC community. Developed by sophomores Mimi Tran Zambetti and Justin He, alongside juniors Samuel Breck and Will Durkee, Tommy Bot’s beta version was launched in Spring 2017 as a project in LavaLab, a startup […]

USC recognizes its first Student-Parent Association


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In February 2017, graduate student Staci L. Young founded USC’s first Student-Parent Association (SPA). This organization consists of currently enrolled USC students of all levels who are either pregnant or parents. Young, a Master of Communication Management student, single-handedly founded the organization before it was recognized by the University. As the organization’s president, Young focuses […]

Keck Medical Center is among top in state


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Keck Medical Center of USC ranked as the 10th-best hospital in California and fifth best in the Los Angeles metro area, according to the U.S. News & World Report ranking. The rankings recognize medical centers in the United States that provide the best patient care and specialized treatments for specific needs. “Keck Medicine of USC […]

Academic Senate votes in favor of two-day break


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The Academic Senate voted in favor of instituting a two-day break in the eighth week of the fall semester on Wednesday.  The resolution will now be presented to President C. L.  Max Nikias, Provost Michael Quick, Vice President for Student Affairs Ainsley Carry and Director of Campus Activities Gabriel Valenzuela. There is still no set […]