General Education

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the world, podcast editor Eduardo Ocampo talks to Chief Health Officer Sarah Van Orman about how USC's reopening will look for student who arrive on campus. They also talk about the measures the school is taking to ensure the safety of students. Music by Joakim Karud.

As students live through a global pandemic, one of the largest social justice movements and an economic depression, many may feel overwhelmed with everything that's happening. Deputy Wellness Director Karan Nevatia and Director of Wellness and Recruitment Sophia Ceniza speak to Assistant Director of Outreach and Prevention Services Kelly Greco on the mental health services that USC is offering and...

With classes remaining online until April, multimedia editor Kevin Camargo talks to Chief Health Officer Sarah Van Orman about USC's efforts amid concerns regarding coronavirus. We'll also hear from news editor Shaylee Navarro about the Daily Trojan's coverage on the impact coronavirus has had on students and University decision-making. Music by Joakim Karud.

The USG voting period opens this week. Kevin Camargo is joined by the four USG presidential tickets and Daily Trojan's features editor, who will give us a deeper look at the issues student government has worked to address over the course of its history. Music by Joakim Karud.

For the last episode of the fall semester and Sean's last episode as host, we’ll be looking at the first Drug Take Back Day hosted by USC Pharmacies and USC Student Health Center on Dec. 5. This event is particularly relevant given the L.A. Times reporting that hinted at links between some of the recent student deaths and drug overdoses. Featuring reporting from assistant news editor Sarah Yaacoub...

For the past decade, there’s been a quiet but growing advocate of mental health resources at USC: The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. The center provides a series of programs promoting wellness and spiritual well-being. Reporters Simran Sandhu and Nayeli Ayala take a look at two of these programs, and Sean has an in-depth discussion with Dean of Religious Life Varun Soni about why the Offi...

In advance of this week's rivalry game against UCLA, sports editors Amanda Sturges and Nathan Ackerman sit down with Daily Bruin sports editor Sam Connon to talk UCLA's prospects against USC. You can read the Daily Trojan's special collaborative issue with the Daily Bruin on Friday on newsstands and dailytrojan.com . Music by Joakim Karud.

There have been nine student deaths in less than three months at USC, three of which have been confirmed by the university administration as suicides. Sean is joined by associate managing editor Natalie Bettendorf, who covered the story for Daily Trojan , as they discuss what the string of deaths mean for the university and students dealing with similar problems. Music by Joakim Karud. Editor's No...

College tuition costs get talked about frequently. But low-income students have another concern that’s not always visible, but that's a more immediate threat — paying for a place to live. Now, business administration student Esther Cha and public policy student Abigail Leung are opening Trojan Shelter, a homeless shelter for students, by students. Music by Joakim Karud.

This week we’re taking a look at two artistic event series on campus: "Jazz Nights" in the Thornton School of Music and "Roski Talks" in … Roski School of Art and Design. Host Sean Flannelly speaks with professor of critical studies and director of the masters curatorial program Karen Moss, while Daily Trojan's Simran Sandhu reports on the ongoing music performance series. Music by Joakim Karud.

Fresh off the university's new fall break, we're back to talk about mental health on campus. A student-led mental health awareness vigil took place Monday night, with speeches from Dean of Religious Life Varun Soni assistant director of outreach and prevention services Kelly Greco. Music by Joakim Karud.

What should we make of yet another party app marketed to USC students? And what will the newly christened Iovine and Young Hall mean for students of the prestigious, and often secluded school, as well as students outside it? Podcast staffers Nayeli Ayala, Shreya Gopala and Leslie Hwang report. Music by Joakim Karud.

How should USC handle a student group that other student groups say promotes hate speech? Nearly 30 students silently walked out of an event last Thursday featuring Michael Knowles, a far-right commentator and author. The talk was hosted by conservative student group Young Americans for Freedom. Protestors called on USC to revoke YAF's status as a student organization. Music by Joakim Karud

USC celebrated the inauguration of its 12th president last Friday, after multiple scandals rocked the University and prompted the resignation of former president Max Nikias. Music by Joakim Karud.

In advance of Carol Folt’s inauguration this Friday, this week we’ll be taking a quick look at our new Vice President of Student Affairs, Winston Crisp, who is a colleague of Folt’s from the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill. Music by Joakim Karud.

Originally recorded in April 2019. We’re taking a brief hiatus this week but we will be back next week with a brand new episode. The episode you’re about to hear features an introduction to profiling prominent figures. It’s a great lesson for any new reporter, and a great reminder to apply for the Daily Trojan by this Friday. Music by Joakim Karud.

Following the lead of other top tier universities, USC mandated in 2018 that first-time students must wait to establish a GPA to rush Greek organizations. A few fraternities and sororities sued the school over this policy — and lost. Now, the courts have reversed the decision, and the policy's fate is uncertain. Music by Joakim Karud.

There are some big changes coming to USC, including a new president and a reinvented coliseum. This week on General Education, Sean is joined by three Daily Trojan writers who covered these renovations before classes even started. Music by Joakim Karud.

In this season's finale, Natalie sits down with Josh Dunst, Daily Trojan's photo editor. When did he become passionate about photography, and what does it take to be a photographer for DT? Music by Joakim Karud. We'll see you in the fall!

Guest host Sean Flannelly recaps the LA Times' 23rd annual Festival of Books, including an interview with staff writer Briana Grubb on covering an event with Patrick Soon-Shiong. Music by Joakim Karud & the Urban Voices Project.

In the next 25 years, USC's Health Sciences Campus is projected to double in size and residents in surrounding communities are worried about what this means for them. Staff writer Ashley Zhang reported on the situation and talked with Natalie about her story. Music by Joakim Karud.

Last Thursday's issue of the Daily Trojan had two prominent profile pieces: USC's interim president Wanda Austin and a compilation of several USC students in the context of the college admissions scandal. Natalie talks with writers of those pieces, features editor Diana Kruzman and news editor Sasha Urban. Music by Joakim Karud.

After a four-month-long investigation, "Tradition on Trial" is out. Olivia DeWitt talks with writers Natalie Bettendorf and Mia Speier about safety and due process on Greek Row. Music by Joakim Karud.