Campus sexual assault activism needs new momentum and nuance
Despite the University’s effort to “chase zero” sexual assaults, it is clear that much work remains
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EDITORIAL BOARD: Campus free speech must be responsible
On what was otherwise a normal Wednesday afternoon, students noticed something out of the ordinary sold by a campus vendor on Trousdale Parkway. According to reports from the Daily Trojan, the booth sold T-shirts and albums with the swastika symbol. The booth set off debates between nearby students. Many found the presence of the products […]
EDITORIAL BOARD: USC should improve economic diversity
Socioeconomic disparities continue to plague students’ access to higher education on a national scale at our University.
Historic status granted
12 of USC’s buildings were declared historical landmarks by the L.A. City Council.
UPDATE: LAPD response angers students, raises questions
UPDATE: Photos from the scene, courtesy of USC student Christopher James. Multiple USC students were detained after approximately 70+ Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a noise complaint at a student party early Saturday morning on 23rd and Hoover streets, according to several student accounts. At approximately 2 a.m., the LAPD officers arrived at […]
Bike lanes lead to traffic woes, students say
One year later, the bike lanes implemented to ease traffic have caused new complaints.
DPS chief to focus on crime, reputation
Thomas brings his experience from the Los Angeles Police Department to his new role.
Parental talks prove awkward but crucial
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that most children don’t feel comfortable talking to their parents about sex. Sure, there are those lucky few who have a liberal relationship with their cool, hip parents. But most of the time you either keep details about your sex life to yourself or only […]
Next weekend gives chance to show off self
It's October and that can (obviously) mean only one thing: Trojan Family Weekend. What has become your sanctuary from parental supervision — the place where you can go wild on the weekends and barely survive the workweek — will now be infiltrated by mothers, fathers and whomever else wants to tag along.
Icon Plaza Starbucks makes one too many
There’s nothing quite like the opening of a new coffee shop to make people nod their heads and agree that “Yes, that certainly is another place I can now buy coffee.” It’s a lack of enthusiasm felt by hundreds of USC students last week in response to the christening of Icon Plaza’s very own Starbucks. […]