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USC students to host a virtual performance arts showcase
The event, open to students of all majors, will serve as a fundraiser for those affected by the coronavirus. A student captures a performance on their phone. (Photo by Ling Luo) Restrictions under COVID-19 are not stopping USC students from participating in the school’s annual performing arts showcase. This year’s event will serve as a fundraiser, and all proceeds will go to the university’s relief fund for affected students and workers.
Roski students help deliver art to homeless on Skid Row
Residents in Skid Row have lost access to arts and creative programs due to the world pandemic. Art packages including student made zines, art kits, masks, and headphones have been put together for artists living on Skid Row. (Photo provided by William Warrener and Clancy Cornell) USC Roski School of Arts students partnered with The Skid Row Arts Alliance to help the homeless community cope with their loss of art due to COVID-19.
LA County antibody test results to predict the future of COVID-19
The county started a pilot antibody test on April 10 to battle the pandemic. The study will comprise groups of 1,000 randomly selected Los Angeles County residents that reflect the racial demographic breakdown of the region and determine the number of people with immunity. (Courtesy of Sol Price School of Public Policy) Data from more than 1,000 LA residents will help health officials determine when coronavirus will end and possibly provide a solution to the pandemic before a vaccine is made.
USG welcomes new senators, president and vice president
The inauguration was the first to include the university’s president. Truman Fritz and Rose Ritch were inaugurated as President and Vice President on April 7. (Photo courtesy of USG) By: Ronny Hu, Julia Conoscenti, Alexandra Block, Savannah Thomas, Alixandria Maria, and Quillan Sortino 5:09 PM USC’s Undergraduate Student Government inaugurated its newest group of leaders on April 7.
USC sends out survey to gauge student well-being
The questionnaire is being sent out to 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The USC Student Well-Being Index Survey will determine how the university uses resources to address certain needs.
Professors concerned of intellectual property theft over Zoom
The USC’s website says professors who have concerns about protecting their unpublished scholarship may decide not to include that information in the class recording. A Zoom meeting. (Courtesy of Zoom) By: Julia Conoscenti and Alexandra Block April 2 at 6:24 PM USC faculty members expressed concern over students taking advantage of Zoom class recordings and using them to steal other students’ or professors’ ideas or creative expressions.
LA Tenants Union try to help landlords and tenants amid coronavirus fears
Many Los Angeles renters have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and seek support to help pay rent. Los Angeles Tenants Union protested Sunday outside Mayor Eric Garcetti's home. (Photo by Zoie Matthew) The Los Angeles Tenants Union recently took to Twitter and the streets to share its advice with those who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic: “LA, choose food. Choose medications. Choose your future. Keep your rent.
USC Annenberg students self-quarantine due to possible coronavirus exposure
After attending a journalism conference in New Orleans, USC students and faculty are in self-quarantine amid fears of having come in contact with the coronavirus. (Photo by Ling Luo) USC Annenberg students are under self-quarantine after potential exposure to COVID-19 novel coronavirus at the 2020 National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting Conference in New Orleans last week.
LA Marathon to go on despite concerns of coronavirus
Officials announced March 5 that there will be precautions taken at the marathon, including a number of hand sanitizer stations. Runners wear Nike's shoes during the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images ) LA Marathon organizers and County health officials announced March 5 that the annual marathon will go on as planned with precautions to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Report says USC failed to protect students from Dr. Tyndall’s sexual harassment
U.S. Department of Education report shows how multiple students reported possible sexual harassment by the former gynecologist, but the university failed to investigate any further. USC held a grand opening ceremony for the USC Village on Aug. 17, 2017, ending with the unveiling of Hecuba, a female counterpart to Tommy Trojan.
USC seniors concerned about commencement regalia prices
Cap and gown prices at USC are much higher than those at UCLA. Student views caps, gowns and sashes at USC Grad Fest. (Photo by Ling Luo) It’s that time of year again — where USC seniors gather to buy caps, gowns, sashes and class rings. Grad fest, a university event that took place during Feb. 12th and 13th, is a one-stop way for these soon-to-be graduates to get all information and items related to the 2020 commencement. However, these items don’t come at a small cost.
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