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Student Health encourages students to track spring break symptoms

1 month ago | dailytrojan.com | Zachary Whalen |David Rendon

Students travelling for spring break should monitor any illnesses that arise, Chief Campus Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman said Tuesday in a briefing with campus media. Van Orman said while the human body can handle many illnesses without medical intervention, rash, fever and bloody diarrhea indicate that an illness might require professional evaluation and treatment. Van Orman also reminded students to take precautions to minimize the risk of contracting viruses or diseases while traveling.
Student Health discusses spring break precautions

1 month ago | dailytrojan.com | Zachary Whalen |David Rendon

While influenza cases continue to decline at USC, Chief Campus Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman said the weeks directly after spring break historically bring a spike of respiratory and flu viruses to campus. Van Orman said it is important for people traveling to get their influenza vaccine, wash their hands and use sun protection, in a briefing with campus media Tuesday. “The other advice I sometimes give people is to wear a mask, particularly in transit hubs such as airports.
Helenes provide free N95s to USC community

Jan 15, 2025 | dailytrojan.com | Zachary Whalen |David Rendon

The USC Helenes set up tables inside Taper Hall and Salvatori Hall to distribute free N95 masks to students from 9 a.m. to noon Monday and Tuesday. The Air Quality Index at University Park Campus has been as high as “unhealthy” in the last week due to multiple active wildfires in Los Angeles, according to the University’s Environmental Health & Safety website. In a University-wide email, USC provided an N95 request form.
USC grad student union rallies for paid time off

Nov 21, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Sean Campbell |Zachary Whalen |David Rendon

More than 60 individuals signed a resolution Wednesday that “demand[s]” USC keep to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement that was ratified December 2023 at the Graduate Student Worker Organizing Committee United Auto Workers Local Chapter 872 mass membership meeting titled, “USC, Keep the Promise.” Shenali Pilapitiya, the event’s master of ceremonies, a teaching assistant in the department of political science and international relations, and a doctoral student studying political...
The Nucleus releases third volume, first with a full cohort

Nov 18, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Zachary Whalen |David Rendon

The Nucleus, a student-run newspaper dedicated to providing easy-to-read scientific articles, released its third volume on Nov. 8. This volume was the first to feature a full cohort of writers, editors and designers, and covers topics from technology to ecology. The Nucleus released 16 articles in the volume, with topics ranging from refreezing glaciers to lesbian lizards. There was no central theme, so the writers were allowed to contribute to any topic that interested them.
USC reacts to Trump’s election victory

Nov 7, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Zachary Whalen |David Rendon

Early Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump officially won the 2024 election, becoming the 47th President of the United States. Today, USC students and organizations react to the news — or try to find an escape from politics. Emma Kidd, a graduate student studying cinematic arts, film and television production, said she fell asleep early Tuesday night confident in a Harris victory.
Jewish Voice for Peace Sukkot canceled by University

Oct 22, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Zachary Whalen

Jewish Voice for Peace USC — an advocacy group not recognized by the University — said Monday morning its “Solidarity Sukkot,” which USC approved Sept. 24 to be held at the University Religious Center, was canceled by the University because their poster “[appeared] political.” The poster featured the words “Solidarity Sukkah” and a banner featuring the colors of the Palestinian flag.
USC celebrates 30 years of Leavey Library

Oct 17, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Nicholas Corral |Zachary Whalen

When Leavey Library opened its doors in 1994, the World Wide Web was still new, and the new library’s inside walls were brightly painted to match the colors of McCarthy Quad outside. “One of the floors was that lavender color of the jacarandas. Another one was the green, and then there was a light blue — like the sky — and then the terracotta was the buildings,” said Deborah Holmes-Wong, who worked at the library when it opened and is the current director of the Digital Library.
Jewish organizations, students, allies remember Hamas attacks at vigil

Oct 8, 2024 | uwire.com | Zachary Whalen

.flex_cell.av-1jnl4704-4774bcce05ee75e3f69a113e6c3fce5a{vertical-align:top;}Around 150 students, faculty and community members gathered near Tommy Trojan Monday night for “USC Remembers: October 7th,” an event commemorating the anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel last year, which killed 1,200 people and took approximately 250 people hostage. Speakers shared their memories of where they were Oct. 7 and how important the Jewish community at USC has been for them in the past year.
Students hold 'Vigil for Palestine' at campus entrance

Sep 8, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Zachary Whalen |Nicholas Corral

The vigil aimed to make space for feeling, as USC attempted to maintain normalcy and their “peers try to normalize this genocide,” and to create a space where participants felt supported and able to be there for one another. On Friday night, the USC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, USC Divest from Death and the Student Coalition Against Labor Exploitation held a vigil for Palestine in front of Trousdale North Entrance. Daily headlines, sent straight to your inbox.