Office of Religious Life hosts vigil for victims of Sri Lanka terror attacks
Nearly 25 students, faculty and staff commemorated the victims of the Sri Lanka terrorist attacks at a vigil Wednesday.
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Homelessness Awareness Week aims to inform students about hunger
The week, which started Thursday, includes events ranging from film screenings to a canned food drive to benefit the hungry.
Students of all faiths end day of fasting
Participants raised money to fight hunger with a daylong interfaith fast held Thursday.
Hindu chaplain explores religious connections in The Matrix
The Matrix contains several themes that appear in Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu text, according to Chaplain Gadadhara Pandit.
USC provides diverse religious opportunities
USC has more student religious organizations, over 90, than any other American university.
Swastika painted on Gateway wall
USC Hillel, DPS and Gateway management are working together to find the culprit.
Interfaith Panel Held on Abraham
Leaders of three faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—met together yesterday to discuss the different ways Abraham is discussed in each of the religious traditions at USC Hillel. The panel included Rabbi Reuven Firestone, professor of medieval Judaism at the Hebrew Union College and co-director of the USC Center for Muslim-Jewish Engagement; Imam Jihad Turk, director of […]
USC to host national SASA conference
The conference, which will be held this weekend, will feature a number of renowned experts.
Giving back
Former Trojan quarterback Matt Leinart returned to USC on Wednesday to discuss his experiences in the NFL and the importance of giving on and off the field. Many students turned out to the USC Catholic Center to hear the former Heisman Trophy winner discuss philanthropy and athletics. The event was sponsored by the Catholic Center […]
New AIDS awareness group hosts renowned speaker
Kay Warren, an AIDS activist, spoke about her decision to fight the deadly disease.