By: Una Stanisavljevic ‘22

As midterms are fast approaching, having someone to talk to regarding academic stress or personal issues can be a resourceful tool. Understanding that it can be daunting for many to confess their inner dilemmas, it can be helpful in alleviating some external pressures.

By: Sydney Henry ‘24

So you’ve finally paid your $300 dollar deposit to confirm your enrollment at USC and announced your decision by posting on Instagram on Decision Day, but what now? You check the different USC decision day hashtags and see several people post that they got into USC and decided to attend for the next 4 years. You want to reach out to them, but you don’t know exactly how. That’s where I step in and give you some different way to become friends with these people, whether you’re completely online or on campus.

By: Haley Coleman ‘18

Talented. Leaders. The future. These three words best describe five students at the undergraduate and graduate level, are following the footsteps of many prominent alumni within their major fields. In celebration of 40 years of The Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA), we honor five black alumni who have served as great leaders within the community and have paved the way for amazing students coming after them. This is Black History Month parallel.

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

When you’re busy and tired it can be the first thing to go. Taking care of yourself when you’re in a mental fog and on the brink of exhaustion is the last thing on your list that seems important with looming deadlines, but it’s the most important. Studies show dedicating time towards self-care increases productivity, well-being, and happiness…and even might improve your GPA.

By: Mark Love ‘16

Every iPhone owner should know about the newest update that has the nation talking: diverse emojis.

By: Kelly Kinas ‘17

On Wednesday April 15th, the Interfraternity Council and Motivate & Empower held a panel and documentary screening on sexual assault on college campuses. The documentary? The Hunting Ground, a documentary about how colleges handle sexual assault on their campuses. The panel? Experts from LAPD, the Center for Women and Men, the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center, and student activist group RISE. According to this documentary and panel, sexual assault is an epidemic - but what does that mean for us?

By: Mark Love ‘16

I have been receiving a stream of emails from the USC Department of Public Safety about sexual assaults occurring around Trojan parameters. These notifications have made its way in my inbox at least three times this month. I recall one incident in which one girl was ambushed as one guy restrained her arms while the other guy caressed her buttocks. Thankfully, none of the cases involved full-blown rape, but it is about time that students acknowledge this issue.

By: Judy Lee ‘17

Tonight was one of many Take Back The Night events hosted by USC’s Women’s Student Assembly (WSA): Theatre of the Oppressed with Gender Justice Los Angeles. Their mission is to: “Build campaigns to break the barriers that directly impact low-income trans people of color by focusing on health, wellness, peace and safety. Run political education and leadership development programs that build a base of skilled, confident and unified trans leaders to fight for change. Create safe spaces through peer-support groups and community events that highlight the strength, power and resilience of our entire community.”

By: Mark Love ‘16

National uproar commenced when a video of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members at the University of Oklahoma singing racially charged lyrics on a bus went viral. I’m not going to post the actual words on here,but just know their chants were laced with the N-word and referenced noosing. The video was released three days ago, and has been shown on numerous news sources from Huffington Post to World Star Hip Hop.

By: Ama Amoafo-Yeboah ‘15

On Monday, February 23, 2015 my purpose in life was confirmed. That day, Dr. Angela Davis came to USC for a speaking engagement.

By: Mark Love ‘16

In honor of Black History month, people tend to venerate the African-Americans who have fought for civil rights. We constantly hear about the activism and valor of the famed Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks. But there are an innumerable amount of Black people who have helped benefit lives for posterity in other essential ways. I feel that the protestors, orators, and national leaders have overshadowed the inventors of the past. Black people have hand-crafted appliances we use daily. Below is a list of a few Black inventors who’ve made our lives a lot easier.

By: Paul Samaha ‘17

Holding a position in the Greek System comes with a certain level of social responsibility; this applies to both fraternity and sorority leaders. I believe now is the time to educate ourselves on what some of these specific responsibilities are– not just responsibilities to our own chapter’s constituents, but to our university’s student body as a whole.