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General Education
by Daily Trojan
Tune in for conversations with DT reporters about the latest USC news and interviews with individuals making waves within the USC community.
Episodes
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On interviewing elected state officials with Benjamin Gamson
In this episode of "General Education," the Daily Trojan's flagship news podcast, host Jonathan Park dives deep with assistant news editor Benjamin Gamson on what it was like interviewing the two elected state officials representing the districts containing USC: California State Sen. Lola...
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An Interview with NABA and other stories
This week on "General Education," host Grace Ingram covers a letter writing campaign on campus, relief for the disasters in Morocco and Libya and an interview with NABA members Bryan Alexander, Joseph Ogumola and faculty advisor Professor Zivia Sweeney. Hosted by Grace Ingram. Written by Benjamin...
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An interview with Los Angeles' youngest elected official, Triston Ezidore and other stories
In this episode of General Education, host Kevin Gramling covers delays in housing developments near campus, the newest in USC sustainability initiatives and an interview with Culver City board member Triston Ezidore, a junior at USC and the youngest elected official in Los Angeles. This episode...
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An interview on USC's new Sustainability Hub
This week on “General Education,” host Grace Ingram sits down with Mateo Villalba-Mutis and Nathan Elias to discuss their article on USC’s new Sustainability Hub. This episode was hosted by Grace Ingram. Written by Quinten Seghers, Claire Qiu, and Grace Ingram. Edited by Kevin Gramling. Produced…
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A switch from Blackboard to Brightspace, and other stories
USC skirted federal aid law, graduate students rally for workplace rights and an interview with Quinten Seghers on his article about USC making the change from Blackboard to Brightspace. This episode was hosted by Macarthy Mahoney. Written by Benjamin Gamson, Macarthy Mahoney, Julianne Cox…
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Legacy admissions face renewed scrutiny and other stories
A year of USC employee labor action, Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity's attorneys ask for dismissal of sexual assault case, rent around USC continues to increase with new “luxury” housing and an interview with news editor Eva Hartman about the future of USC legacy admissions. Content warning: This…
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Affirmative action and other stories
The Supreme Court Shuts down loan forgiveness and affirmative action, USC alumni host an urban planning podcast, judge denies bid in Ridley-Thomas trial and Mu Theta’s attorneys urge dismissal of assault case. Content warning: This episode contains references to sexual assault and violence, from...
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A new boba place coming to the USC village, USG passes a bill amending 2023-24 budget and POIR fights to keep beloved outreach center funded
A new boba place coming to the USC village from the founder of Cafe Dulce, USG Senate passes a bill amending next school year’s budget plan and an interview with staff writer Nathan Elias about his article on funding cuts for the Center for Active Learning in International Relations. This episode...
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Homicides targeting Los Angeles' unhoused population and other stories
Renovations to “Old” Annenberg, improvements to USC athletic facilities and stadiums, dorm demolitions and a new contract for Keck School of Medicine housestaff. Host Grace Ingram speaks to staff writer Zack Lara, who wrote an article about homicides against the unhoused population of Los…
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Former Keck School of Medicine resident sues for discrimination and other stories
Content warning: This episode contains references to sexual assault and violence, from 0:24 to 1:21. USC football cornerback charged with raping three women, President Carol Folt appoints new senior vice president and communications officer, Student Health highlights its gender-affirming care...
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Tensions run high as USG looks to address funding concerns next fall
This week on General Education, host Kevin Gramling interviews staff writer Becca Speier, who worked on an article about Recognized Student Organizations’ concerns about funding from the Undergraduate Student Government and USG’s plans to address them. This episode was hosted by Kevin Gramling....
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USC’s athletic director resigns, Student Health offers summer services and a research project on regenerative agriculture
This week on General Education, host Kevin Gramling recaps two articles about the USC athletic director’s resignation as well as USC Student Health’s summer services. Afterward, Kevin speaks with staff writer Claire Qiu about her recent article on a pair of USC students’ research project on...
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Changes to Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, water damages to Birnkrant and an interview on philanthropic coffee shop Kind Grounds
This week on General Education, host Kevin Gramling recaps two articles about the new changes to the Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies WIES and the water damages that Birnkrant Residential College is facing due to flooding. Producer Grace Ingram sits down with Erin Walton to discuss her...
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Lack of diversity among USC's tenured faculty, a sustainability town hall and an interview on the University's fossil fuel divestment
This week on General Education, host Kevin Gramling recaps two articles about the lack of ethnic diversity among tenured faculty at USC and the sustainability town hall hosted Tuesday. Kevin also speaks to finance beat writer Sparsh Sharma about his article on the University's fossil fuel...
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Allyson Felix Field, a new USG initiative, and an interview on USC's rabbinic intern
This week on General Education host Kevin Gramling recaps two articles about the track field dedicated to Allyson Felix and the bill drafted by the USG aimed at increasing funding transparency. Kevin also speaks to Jennifer Nehrer about her recent profile about a queer, Jewish student whose...
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Initiative to expand languages, a new provost and number of humanities majors consistent
This week on General Education, host Grace Ingram recaps two articles about the newly appointed provost and a study that finds that the number of humanities majors at USC have generally remained unchanged. She also speaks to Marcel Lacey about his article “Student Initiative Looks to Diversify...
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Class of 2027 admissions, tuition increases and the State of the University Address
This week on General Education, host Shatha Fadul speaks to Jennifer Nehrer about her article, "Admits reflect on historic admissions cycle." We also recap two other stories about a USC tuition increase and Carol Folt's State of the University address. Hosted by Shatha Fadul. Written by Norissa...
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LAC+USC residency pay inequity, Navajo water rights and Architecture's "stressful" environment
Daily Trojan writers discussed a Keck School of Medicine resident-led campaign for a "fair" contract, water rights legislation in the Southwest, and mounting student concern about communication and affordability at the School of Architecture. Hosted by Shatha Fadul. Written by Norissa Ramirez,...
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Affirmative action, shuttle driver union protests and students reacting to Roe v. Wade
Hosted by Shatha Fadul. Written by Norissa Rameriz and Benjamin Papp. Edited by Au Chung, Benjamin Papp and Shatha Fadul. Produced by Christina Chkarboul and Grace Ingram. General Education is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen…
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Meet the USG 2022 presidential candidates
Listen for three conversations profiling the three tickets for the Spring 2022 USG presidential election. First Hannah Woodworth and Nivea Krishnan, official USG candidates, and then the write-in tickets: Kyle Valdes & Safal Mengel and Rachel Lee & Collin Colson. Arantza Peña Popo, Jack Waterman...
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Directing, teaching, and everything in between with Andy Cadiff
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...
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Trojan Council’s plan for equity and inclusion
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.
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Profiling the 2021 USG candidates
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...
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VoteSC Encourages Voter Turnout Virtually
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...
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Gatherings Result in COVID-19 Case Surge
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…
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A New Semester amidst COVID-19
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.…
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Maintaining Wellness with Dr. Kelly Greco
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...
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Coronavirus impacts USC
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...
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A look at the 2020 USG presidential elections
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.
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No Questions Asked — Drug Take Back Day
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...
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Finding Meaning in Well-being
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...
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Talkin' Troy: Rivalry Week
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...
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A Community in Mourning
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...
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Student Shelters
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...
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Roski Talks and Jazz Nights
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...
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Mental Health Vigil at Tommy Trojan
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…
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Are Party Apps Safe? / Dr. Dre's New Building
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....
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Hate Speech on Campus
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....
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Confronting Controversy
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.
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Familiar Face, New School
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.
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Profiling 101
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…
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Is Rushing Part of Your First Amendment Rights?
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…
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A Legacy in the Making
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.
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Snapshot: Photo Talk with Josh Dunst
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!
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The 23rd Annual Festival of Books
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.
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Growing Pains from the USC Health Sciences Master Plan
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.
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Profiling 101
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...
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Tradition on Trial
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.
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