General Education

Known for his work in Hot in Cleveland, Spin City, Last Man Standing, and Young and Hungry to name a few, Andy Cadiff has directed numerous TV shows and sitcoms during his extensive career. As a professor in the School of Cinematic Arts here at USC, he speaks about his efforts towards creating holistic learning spaces for his students. Director Cadiff and Daily Trojan’s Srika Ramani sit down to discuss his life, career, and the pivotal stories of failure that shaped him. They talk about the world of filmmaking, the journey of establishing oneself in the cutthroat industry, and the misconceptions of success.

Trojan Council held a meeting on February 23rd discussing plans to bolster racial diversity and equity at USC. Podcast editor Eduardo Ocampo spoke with news staff writer Lillian Goodwin about the event and how students responded to the Council’s proposals. Music by Joakim Karud.

As voting opens for the Undergraduate Student Government elections, podcast editor Eduardo Ocampo speaks to the three USG presidential tickets to talk about their platforms and what makes their agenda stand out amongst the rest. 

Here are each of the candidates’ campaign websites if you want to learn more:

Music by Joakim Karud. 

With Election Day right around the corner, podcast editor Eduardo Ocampo talks to VoteSC co-president Christian Burks about the organization’s efforts to boost voter turnout among students. They also talk about how the group has grown since its start during the 2018 midterm elections and the biggest questions young voters have about the election.

A surge in COVID-19 cases has resulted from a number of gatherings violating social distancing guidelines around the USC community. Podcast editor Eduardo Ocampo talks to Daily Trojan News Editor Shaylee Navarro about what students around the community have been feeling about the parties as well as how USC is responding to the ongoing cases and gatherings. Music by Joakim Karud.

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 how students can try to maintain their well being.  Music by Joakim Karud. 

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 and associate managing editor Natalie Bettendorf, and an interview with Chief Health Officer Sarah Van Orman. Music by Joakim Karud.