How USC’s 1962 student elections created the path to Watergate
The elections involved multiple figures that would later be convicted in Nixon’s scandal.
Unpacking a hectic day
A day in the life of USG President Trenton Stone.
The Daily Trojan endorses Mai & Brianna
Undergraduate Student Government presidential candidate Mai Mizuno and her running mate Brianna Bozek share a vision that prioritizes tangible, concrete action to improve student life, while acknowledging the needs of the local community.
USG president among campus leaders nationwide linked to conservative group accused of influencing elections
USG President Austin Dunn was listed in association with the conservative group Turning Point USA. The organization has been accused of influencing student elections nationwide. Dunn says those allegations are misconstrued.
USG President and VP reflect on their term
Dunn and Monahan have worked to further relationships with administration and provide students with critical resources.
The price of student leadership at USC
Compared to other California universities, USC has one of the highest stipends for its elected and appointed leaders.
No place for campus politics: Why some students choose not to run for USG Senate
Although some students on campus are passionate for politics, few leaders run for USG senatorial positions.
Letter from the Editor
From the first time students step on the USC campus, they hear about the Trojan Family. They are welcomed into it, told of its legacy and embraced by its rich tradition. This can seem daunting, intangible, mythical, even far-fetched. But I can promise you that whether you are the first in your family to attend […]
With the rise of USC Village comes a community left in limbo
When the University announced the construction of the USC Village in 2011, it made no shortage of promises. These promises included a range of student housing options to help address skyrocketing rents in the community, the creation of thousands of jobs for South Los Angeles residents and “a wide range of high-quality, affordable retail,” according […]
A Trojan Family: 125 years in the making
When 40,000 people are tied together by their scholarship and ambition on a single college campus, it’s not long before USC students realized they’re part of something bigger. It’s a natural part of everyone’s matriculation on campus — when admitted, students are assured that they’ll soon join the ranks of illustrious alumni like George Lucas […]