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A case of sexual harassment by a Lyft driver near campus was reported last Saturday. Students rely on this service and the university even partners with Lyft in their Safe Ride Program. The news has left students reevaluating the security of this so-called “safe ride.” Tess Patton has more. Ethan Huang and Zach Lustbader contributed to this report.

Recently, a USC student was involved in a serious accident while riding a Lime scooter. We spoke to students about the safety of these electric scooters and whether they will continue to trust them for their daily commute. Sam Reno has more.

Though Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 and 10 into law in mid-September, which will allow more housing units on properties previously designated for single-family zoning, the fight over local control for land use and zoning decisions is not quite over. Alexandra Applegate reports why opponents to the bill have not lost hope yet.

Marijuana use by college students is on the rise. Alcohol consumption is going down. This is according to a recent study conducted by the University of Michigan Institute of Social Research. Jack Reid looks at why.

USC’s Green Week sets to empower, inform and engage students in sustainable practices. But the environmental initiatives taken by the university are less than impressive when compared to other institutions in the country. How are students taking steps to embody a green lifestyle?

As you walk around campus, you may have seen new grey multistream recycling bins which are part of President Carol Folt’s vision for increasing sustainability efforts at USC. Sophia Soo has the story.

You pass by dozens of yellow jackets scattered across the area surrounding USC every day. But do you ever wonder what their typical day is like?

The university contracts "security ambassadors," commonly referred to as “yellow jackets”, because of their bright-colored attire. They patrol nearby communities within a 2-and-a-half-mile radius around the USC campus. However, we hardly ever know any detailed information about them. Yixuan Chen went to their stationed areas to find out more.

Sukkot is a week-long Jewish holiday, which began on Monday. Throughout the week, Hillel, a center for Jewish life on campus, is hosting events for students to observe the holiday. Madeline Horowitz spoke with Dave Cohn, the center’s Executive Director, to learn about the holiday and how to celebrate it.

The disappearance of online personality, Gabby Petito, has become an internet obsession, as videos related to her case have generated over a half-billion views on TikTok. This case has created a craze for amateur sleuths who often post unconfirmed theories, clues, and discussion threads across major social media platforms.

USC’s Green Week sets to empower, inform and engage students in sustainable practices. But, the environmental initiatives taken by the university are less than impressive when compared to other institutions in the country. How are students taking steps to embody a green lifestyle? Esther Quintanilla has the story.