Cara Williams

From heat waves to floods, Southern California has been experiencing a weather rollercoaster, and it’s not over yet. Early Thursday morning, the National Weather Service instated a red flag warning for fire danger across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. According to the announcement, the warning will remain in place until 8 p.m. Saturday. Low humidity and winds moving upward of 25 miles per hour have increased the potential for brush fires, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

With only 10 days left in Hispanic Heritage Month, USC’s administration has taken a different approach to celebrating this year. In a statement made to Annenberg Media on Monday, the university said it was moving away from hosting events to give student organizations the opportunity to lead their own. “Cultural heritage events and celebrations have long offered Trojans ways to learn about other traditions and deepen their own sense of community and belonging.

This year, USC’s sororities and fraternities are planning a family weekend separate from the university’s official family weekend — one not taking place over Halloween.