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After nearly a month of weekly COVID-19 tests on USC’s campus and increased vaccination rates, there is speculation on the possibility of lifting restrictions in light of new comments by Chief Health Officer of USC Student Health Dr. Sarah Van Orman. As we move into the second month of classes, Ethan Huang asked students for their opinions on eliminating weekly testing and other COVID related procedures on campus.

It’s Latinx Heritage Month and all month long Annenberg Media will bring you stories of students, faculty, and staff who are making a difference within their communities. For more, Tess Patton has the story.

In light of National Recovery Month, we reached out to members of our community who have insights on drug abuse and overdose prevention. Here’s Caitlin Calfo for more.

Since the beginning of the 2021 fall semester, usc students have been forced to adapt to new campus changes. Staci Ramsey has more on how students are now subjected to use a mobile dining app and kiosks to order food from USCcampus dining.

Thousands of USC students are living in California for the first time who may not have ever experienced an earthquake or wildfire, both hallmarks of the California experience. Since it’s National Preparedness Month, Annenberg’s Alexandra Applegate reports how students can prepare for the worst.

Following a tough defeat against Stanford football, USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn called for what many fans spent the last six seasons crying out for—a head coaching change. This past decade, USC has struggled to show relevance in the national spotlight of college football. This is somewhat uncharacteristic for a team that’s produced the second-most NFL players of all time and won eleven national championships. Stefan De La Guardia has more about the historical significance of USC football, the fans, and the questions that lie ahead.

In today’s Trojan Tales, a unique degree program at the Thornton School of Music has already made significant waves throughout the music industry. Here’s Kai Grady with the story.

Red carpets are back in full swing, but where does the term come from?

Save those funnels! As COVID population testing ramps up, testing locations are no longer giving out full saliva testing kits. Students feel it’s an inconvenience, but are mostly understanding of the change. Jason Chua has more.

Students are finding ways to bypass USC’s Trojan Check system. Now students can avoid answering the symptom questions or even avoid COVID testing and still enter campus. Anthony Robledo has more on the story.