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Counseling Services at USC

By: Lilly Kate Diaz ‘20

There should never be a day or moment where you don’t put your mental health first. You may have heard of the awesome resources at the OWHP Wellness Lounge, but have you heard of the counseling services on the third floor? If you’re going through depression, anxiety, and/or other mental health issues, this place may be what you need.

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Gender-Based Violence in Asian-American Communities

By: Shannon Lam ’19

I was 10-years-old when I was first sexually harassed. I was at the grocery store with my parents. Normally, I stick by my parents, walking next to the cart, admiring the vast options of chips and cookies. However, at one point, my mom realized we had forgotten to grab the milk. Me, adventurous and trying to be as independent as a 10-year-old could be, offered to quickly go grab it. My mom was hesitant at first, but since the milk aisle was just a few aisles down, she let me go. It was only for a brief second, but as I leaned into the fridge to pick up the milk, I felt a hand on my butt. I turned around and a middle-aged man quickly walked past me. At first, I didn’t think much of it. Maybe I was taking up too much room in the empty aisle, maybe I was in the way, maybe it was my fault. When I walked back to my mom, there was a sinking feeling that was hard to describe at 10-years-old. Something didn’t sit right with me. I felt lost, I felt guilty, I felt violated. At 10-years-old.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Week

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

This week, from April 11 to April 15 is Sexual Assault Awareness Week at USC. The gravity of the problem of sexual assaults on college campuses is starting to be recognized nationwide and hopefully this week will serve as a step towards addressing the issue on our own campus. If you or someone close to you is a survivor of sexual assault, then you know how important recognizing this week is, although it can be difficult or triggering.

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Giving Tuesday: What You Can Do

By: Judy Lee ‘17

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day for reflection and giving back to those less fortunate than you. Here are some things that we, as Trojans, can do locally within the day, the week, and so on.

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