POINT: Colleges should not count out sanctuary campus status
USC should follow the lead of Los Angeles and other colleges and not be intimidated by Trump’s vague threats.
COUNTERPOINT: USC has little to gain from being a sanctuary campus
The University must recognize the legal dangers of defying federal orders and should rethink its status.
POINT: California needs to lead the country, not leave it
Placing undue emphasis on state pride could result in disastrous consequences for Californians.
COUNTERPOINT: The pride that fueled Calexit will help California improve
While California secession may seem extreme, following our state’s values will ultimately be to our benefit.
COUNTERPOINT: USC must offer resources to marginalized students
The university must rise above fear of political backlash to address the needs of its diverse student body.
POINT: USC administration’s role is not political advocacy
The administration must leave politics to student organizations rather than take divisive stances.
COUNTERPOINT: Trump ought to withdraw from the presidential race
Trump is not even slightly qualified for our nation’s greatest responsibility.
POINT: The Trump campaign still serves a political purpose
The Republican nominee’s continued popularity may have some utility.
POINT: Postponement of SCA panel reveals snowflake culture
An administrative obsession with diversity has justified the removal of a valuable academic opportunity.
COUNTERPOINT: In campus programming, it’s important to address diversity
The postponement of a game design panel demonstrates a commitment from USC to improving diversity.