USC community expresses concern over DACA decision


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On Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump formally rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, causing uncertainty and worry for many undocumented students such as sophomore Valeria Resendiz. “My mom just always told me to not tell anyone about my status because she was afraid people would find out,” Resendiz said. “My parents always tried […]

Panel explores the future of immigration


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With President Donald Trump’s recent decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, immigration has become a topic of debate and discussion in the recent political climate, in regards to refugees, undocumented individuals and their experiences. On Tuesday evening, students, professors and community members gathered for a Visions and Voices event titled “Borders, […]

USG approves funding to aid DACA students


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On Tuesday night, the USG Senate approved the allocation of $10,000 for students affected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program policy change that will help fund their reapplication fee. After President Donald Trump’s announcement to phase out DACA, Dunn urged decisive action. “I will make it my absolute personal mission to ensure that […]

New club focuses on social media influence


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With the expansion of social media, new tools and marketing conditions are now playing a large part in promoting brands, organizations and individuals. Reach, a new student organization focused on social media and online networking, aims to help those interested in these social networks by creating a space for influencers and digital marketers. Markian Benhamou, […]

Club project encourages sustainable eating habits


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The USC Conscientious Living Organization: Veganism, Environmentalism, Reducetarianism club, a campus organization which encourages students and staff to consider sustainable eating habits, began its annual Reducetarian Project on Thursday, marking the beginning of a 30-day pledge to reduce animal product intake. “Through that 30-day process, you can choose whatever method works best for you, whether […]

Digital journalism class focuses on virtual reality


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  Professor Robert Hernandez’s classroom is a unique, innovative space where digital journalism comes to life, immersing students and audiences alike with technologies like 360-degree video and augmented reality. “Hands on Disruption: Experimenting with Emerging Technologies” is a course at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism taught by Hernandez that creates an innovative and […]

Annenberg hosts talk on countering extremism


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In the wake of terror attacks in Europe this summer, tensions have risen in the international community as countries around the world face a daunting task : counteracting violent acts organized by terrorist groups. On Wednesday, the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism hosted an event to discuss how social networks have become platforms for […]

SAS updates USCards to include proximity chips


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With the end of construction at USC Village, the University’s next changes are taking place from the palms of students’ hands. USC is issuing updated USCards to new and returning students this fall as it looks to replace traditional magnetic strips, according to Student Account Services. “[This new technology] requires the cardholder to just wave […]

Iovine and Young Academy introduces online master’s program


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Design@USC, the Iovine and Young Academy’s new interactive online Master of Science program aims to change the way students access online education. The 38-unit program has already has enrolled 28 students for fall 2017. It is the first master’s program offered by the Iovine and Young Academy and is one of several online degree programs […]

Provost pledges support for harvey victims


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Provost Michael Quick pledged the University’s support to Hurricane Harvey victims in southeastern United States in a memorandum sent Wednesday morning to the USC community. Quick released the memo after nearly 30 people have died due to the flooding in Texas, Louisiana and other regions along the Gulf Coast, according to Texas officials. The Category […]