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Today is Carol Folt’s first day as USC’s President.
Read the Daily Trojan editorial board’s letter to USC’s new leader.
Dr. Folt, we’re believing in you to lead our way to the success we know USC is worthy of — but if you don’t, we’ll be here to hold you accountable.
A federal judge gave preliminary approval for USC’s offered $215 million George Tyndall settlement. The settlement provides former patients with tiered compensation ranging from $2,500 to $250,000.
A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the proposed $215 million class-action settlement between USC and alleged victims of former gynecologist George Tyndall Thursday. “This settlement gives every single woman who saw Tyndall a choice in how they want to participate and hold USC accounta...
Geoffrey Garrett is the first dean hired under USC President-elect Carol Folt’s leadership.
“He’s going to talk to people,” Folt told the Daily Trojan. “He wants to know how the community feels.”
Geoffrey Garrett is the first dean hired under President-elect Carol Folt’s leadership.
A 600-page report detailing decades of complaints against former USC gynecologist George Tyndall was made public Thursday. The report states that a 2016 investigation found that Tyndall targeted international Asian students.
USC commissioned an external investigation into Tyndall in 2016. He was soon allowed to resign with financial compensation by USC.
OPINION: The upcoming presidential election will play a major role in shaping the future of our nation’s flawed education policy.
The upcoming presidential election will play a major role in shaping the future of our nation’s flawed education policy.
Podcasts are not just another advertising platform — these four podcasts, despite being produced by beloved brands like Trader Joes and Tinder, creatively use the medium to create fun listening experiences that also push their products.
As podcasts have grown in popularity, they have also provided a new marketing opportunity for tech companies and international megabrands to create audio content that will draw even more people to their products. But while Facebook’s “Three and a Half Degrees” or McDonalds’ “The Sauce” m...
USC's baseball team suffered a short two game sweep at the hands of the Arizona Wildcats over the weekend, as the series finale was cancelled due to rain.
The Trojans came home empty-handed after struggling on the mound against the Wildcats.
OPINION: When President-elect Carol Folt comes to USC this July, she should learn from the mistakes former president C.L. Max Nikias made.
Incoming USC President Carol Folt must learn from the mistakes of former president C. L. Max Nikias.
“The Criterion Channel is a haven in a content desert.” Columnist Isa Uggetti discusses the new streaming site and its intended impact on today’s the moviegoing culture.
Last month, The Criterion Collection — a company that, according to its mission statement, is “dedicated to publishing important classic and contemporary films” — launched its own streaming service. Head over to the Criterion Channel, and you’re greeted with the words “A Movie Lover’s ...
The USC Track and Field women's team secured their 2nd straight Pac-12 title this past weekend, while some impressive individual performances on the men’s side earned them fifth place overall.
Dominant performances led the Trojans to 11 wins on the final day.
Former USC Women's Soccer coach Laura Janke pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge Tuesday. Janke created fake athletic profiles to admit students in the college admissions bribery scheme.
Former USC women’s assistant soccer coach Laura Janke pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge Tuesday. Janke created fake athletic profiles to admit the students of wealthy parents who bribed her and other University officials as part of the college admissions bribery scheme. In additio...
Over 19,000 degrees were conferred during the 136th USC Commencement Ceremony. Valedictorian Ivana Giang encouraged the recent graduates to spread love in her speech.
The gloomy morning weather was overshadowed by the buzz of excitement from over 19,000 graduates as they held up USC’s “Fight On” sign one last time at the 136th Commencement Ceremony Friday. Interim President Wanda Austin, valedictorian Ivana Giang and commencement speaker Karen Bass delivere...
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Daily Trojan has removed an article from its April 11 issue. “OPINION: DSP note-taking leaves a hole in accommodations services” contained multiple factual errors mischaracterizing resources provided by USC Disability Services and Programs.
The Daily Trojan regrets these errors, and remains committed to providing the USC community with factual, accurate reporting.
EDITORIAL BOARD: The Daily Trojan is one of the few remaining student newspapers that prints five days a week. On the one-year anniversary of the movement and every day, we fight to #SaveStudentNewsrooms.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of #SaveStudentNewsrooms.
This summer, junior Zachary Barack will make his feature film debut in “Spider-Man: Far From Home.” The Daily Trojan spoke with Barack about his experiences securing the Hollywood gig and the challenges he faces as a young, transgender actor.
The Daily Trojan spoke with actor, musician and student Zachary Barack on pursuing one’s passions and broadening one’s horizons.
Tim Tessalone, the man who’s forgotten how to clap, has worked in USC’s sports information department for 40 years. A staple of Trojan athletics, Tessalone takes us through the years and describes what he loves most about his job and the Trojan Family.
He’s spent 40 years as a sports information director at USC. But what has inspired Tessalone’s longevity goes beyond wins and losses.
Sophomore India Anderson was elected the Trojan Marching Band’s first female drum major Tuesday. The band has been co-ed since 1971, and Anderson is the fourth woman to be considered for the coveted position.
India Anderson is the first woman to lead the Trojan Marching Band in 139 years.
On the one-year anniversary of #SaveStudentNewsrooms, meet some of the Daily Trojan’s editors and learn more about our day-to-day editorial operations (and shenanigans).
“He was the warmth in every circle.”
USC student Victor McElhaney’s legacy lives on through his family and the campus community he touched through advocacy and music.
A month before his birthday, McElhaney, a student in the Thornton School of Music’s jazz studies program, was senselessly shot and killed by four muggers in a liquor store parking lot about a mile and a half off USC’s campus.
Junior Angel Zayas, who performs under the drag persona Angel Dust, says drag can bring queer and non-queer communities together.
Junior Angel Zayas, who performs under the drag persona Angel Dust, says drag can bring queer and non-queer communities together.
Interim President Wanda Austin announced changes to the admissions process for athletes for the 2019-20 academic year in a memo to the USC community Wednesday. The new process will require a head coach, senior sports administrator and the Office of Athletics Compliance to review student-athletes’ applications.
Two investigations — one internal and one by the Justice Department — are still ongoing.
Have you ever wondered whether “yellow jackets” get bored pacing for hours on end? The Daily Trojan interviewed “Mickey,” a CSC security ambassador who patrols the campus community, about a typical night on the job and his commitment to the community.
Since 2009, USC has hired "security ambassadors" to patrol the school’s borders and surrounding neighborhoods, providing an extra layer of security in an effort to deter crime. The University contracted with the Contemporary Services Corporation to fill the streets around campus with distinctive y...
Campus Cruiser, USC’s safe ride program, was founded in 1978 and now employs over 100 student drivers and supervisors. A Daily Trojan investigation explored its workers’ experiences and why students opt for Campus Cruiser over Uber or Lyft.
First, there was Fruber. Now there is Fryft. But for decades, USC has had its own rideshare program that it touts as the safer option.
From around-the-clock patrols to safety meetings with students, the Department of Public Safety works tirelessly to earn students’ trust and keep them safe. In an interview with the Daily Trojan, officers opened up about their protection protocols and crime trends in recent years.
Chief John Thomas believes the Department of Public Safety should have an active role in the community. Photo courtesy of DPS.
OPINION: Pursuant to the demands of USC Forward protestors, USC should expand its University-owned housing options in order to combat rising rent prices in the surrounding South L.A. neighborhood.
The University should take steps to limit rising neighborhood rent prices.
As her time as a student and Daily Trojan columnist comes to a close, Catherine Yang reflects on her journey to discovering her love for art writing.
As my time as a USC student and Daily Trojan columnist comes to an end, perhaps it’s why I’ve been dreading writing the ending to my own story, my final column.
To counteract the physical demands of their sport, USC’s club triathlon team has fostered a welcoming, familial environment which attracts those from diverse backgrounds.
The USC Triathlon team poses for an official team photo in front of Tommy Trojan.
Undergraduate Student Government unanimously passed a resolution in support of Assembly Bill 1510 Tuesday. USC hired a lobbying firm March 1 to oppose the bill, which would extend the statute of limitations for cases of sexual assault in student health centers.
USC hired a firm to oppose the bill, which would help victims of sexual assault.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: USC’s opposition to Assembly Bill 1510 fails sexual assault survivors and demonstrates the University’s refusal to be held accountable for its negligence.
The lengths to which the USC administration will go to avoid the consequences of its own negligence and moral apathy are unbelievable.
Concert films transport us to times and places we would otherwise never experience, writes columnist Isa Uggetti. Beyoncé’s “Homecoming” is the latest triumph to come out of this cultural trend.
Where would we literally be without film’s ability to transport us places we would never go and insert us into times we never experienced?
Although Weekend 2 at the 20th annual Coachella Music and Arts Festival was not as exclusive as the first, it reignited the lively spirit the festival was built upon.
While there weren’t as many celebrity or influencer sightings as its first iteration of the year, Weekend 2 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was full of unique, groundbreaking moments that made the weekend-long extravaganza just as special the second time around.
No. 10 men’s tennis aims to carry its recent momentum into this week’s Pac-12 Tournament, while women’s tennis hopes for a turnaround after losing three of its last four games.
The women aim to regain momentum while the men enter on a hot streak.
Hot-hitting USC baseball took two out of three games this past weekend against Washington State, with the final game ending in a tie. The team now sits at 17-20-1 on the season.
After defeating the Cougars easily in the first two games, the Trojans tied on Saturday.
Two new lawsuits were filed against USC and former campus doctors Dennis Kelly and George Tyndall Monday. At a press conference, 10 of the doctors’ victims spoke about their experiences.
Ten victims spoke about their experiences with assault at a press conference Monday.
President-elect Carol Folt will lead USC on the heels of scandal and protests, but it’s nothing she hasn’t dealt with before. She resigned as chancellor of UNC in January after approving the removal of a Confederate statue on campus that many deemed racist — evoking issues the USC community has raised about campus nomenclature.
Incoming president Carol Folt is coming to USC on the heels of scandal and controversy. But the former UNC chancellor is no stranger to challenges.
OPINION: On Earth Day and every day, columnist Breanna de Vera argues that students should make choices that make campus and Los Angeles more sustainable.
As students, it can feel like there’s no way to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the city we live in.
REVIEW: After performing at Coachella, artist Lizzo dropped “Cuz I Love You,” her first album with a major label and a triumph rife with themes of self-empowerment.
From blaring horns to belting voices and big bodies, Lizzo comes out swinging in her new album, “Cuz I Love You.”
Although often overlooked, the music industry contributes significantly to worsening environmental conditions. On Earth Day, columnist Willard Givens says, “it’s time to account for the impact music entertainment has on our planet.”
Yesterday marked the end of the 20th annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
The USC men’s volleyball team fell just short against Pepperdine in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament championship. Still, the Trojans earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament against Lewis University on April 30.
USC earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and faces Lewis in the first round.
“This is a place where we treat you as part of our family.”
In this installment of South L.A. Food Diaries, the Daily Trojan spoke with Danny Hizami, owner of family-run cheesesteak diner Figueroa Philly Cheese Steak.
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"...I finally turned around to see who was the person asking all these questions and I saw Terry and I thought, 'Well, he's kinda cute but boy he asks a lot of questions...'" Director of Student Publications Mona Cravens and USC Thornton School of Music professor Terry Cravens recount the story of how they met — in September of 1964.
USC alumni Danny and Bobby Kronfli went from owning a single restaurant locale to opening five all around L.A. In this installment of South L.A. Food Diaries, the brothers chronicle their journey up to their latest venture, Bacari West Adams on South Union Avenue. Read the full story online: https://bit.ly/2GtwrUq
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Freshman Raquel Lázaro moved from Spain to Los Angeles to lead the USC women's volleyball offense with her engaging personality and strong sets. After spending the summer practicing in Spain, she arrived at USC only three days before team picture day and has played a prominent role on the court since. “There have been moments where I feel like a stranger here, but others that I feel like I was back … home,” Lázaro said.
On this week's General Education, Online Editor Eileen Toh explores whether the Engemann Student Health Center's mental health services are adequate for student needs. Listen to the full story here: https://buff.ly/2Eon88Q
“In any given day or week if you just sat here and saw the customers, you’ve never seen a more diverse space,” said Susan Park, who co-founded Revolutionario North African Tacos with her husband in 2015. In the third installment of South LA Food Diaries, we explore a taco joint filling Jefferson Boulevard with North African flavors. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2C3aQQo
Check out the latest analysis from columnist Trevor Denton and sports editor Sam Arslanian before USC takes on Arizona tomorrow. Listen to the full podcast here: https://buff.ly/2Ok6xql
When the tenants on Exposition Boulevard learned they were to be evicted, they experienced a whirlwind of emotion. Listen to the full story here: https://buff.ly/2xO7HjL
On this week's Talkin' Troy, sports editor Sam Arslanian is joined by managing editor Eric He and sports columnist Jimmy Goodman to discuss what the football team needs to do after two major losses. They also talk about the win streaks of USC women’s soccer and men’s water polo. Listen here: https://buff.ly/2I37myg
During her free time, sophomore Danielle Boyce creates a diverse array of earrings and sells them online as part of her business Muchacha. Read the full feature here: https://bit.ly/2NuivOD
Introducing South L.A. Food Diaries, a weekly series featuring local restaurants around USC. This week, John Papachristos of Olympian Burgers on Vermont Avenue talks about his journey from Greece to Los Angeles and his family-style approach to running his longtime burger joint. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2OEdgbV
Los Angeles Times reporter Harriet Ryan first started investigating former gynecologist George Tyndall when she got an anonymous tip from someone at USC. Listen to the full interview here: https://buff.ly/2D6w5CY
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