By: Edwin Saucedo ‘17

Wow, I can’t believe we are already on week seven of school. Over the last couple of weeks our student government has been busy advocating for student needs and looking into how we can make the student experience better. This year, we are also looking at how we can empower students to be engaged off campus. This is why I was so appalled when I learned that only 42 percent of 18-24 year olds registered to vote. The lowest figure in over forty years.

By: Paul Samaha ‘17

So you’ve probably heard a lot about “resolutions” over the past few weeks– from the diversity climate resolution to the college affordability and tuition transparency resolution, there has been a lot of talk, hype and speculation about what these resolutions are, and what they can do. There has also been some rumors and misconceptions on what exactly happens when and if a resolution is passed within the Undergraduate Student Government Legislative Branch (USG Senate). As your Trojans 360 USG rep, I’m here to clarify everything you may or may not know about resolutions!

By: Judy Lee ‘17

Denise Rockstroh is a humble powerhouse of a lady, and I’m so proud to present her as my second SC Spotlight! Denise is majoring in Health Promotion & Disease Prevention/Pre-Med emphasis and is in the class of 2015 (”ahhh graduation!”) She is the director of the Special Events Committee within Program Board, and her favorite snack is frozen blueberries!