Carol Folt Apologizes For Racism Experienced At USC
USC president Carol Folt sent out a letter tonight addressing the “Black at USC” Instagram I wrote about this morning. Folt: “I am deeply moved and saddened by the many devastating stories and experiences of anti-Black racism at USC that our students and alumni are posting. It takes great courage and strength to share these stories publicly, and as President, I apologize for the pain you have … Continue reading Carol Folt Apologizes For Racism Experienced At USC
USC Receives Commitment From 4-Star Defensive Back
Jaylin Smith, a four-star defensive back from Alemany, has committed to USC. Smith is the third player from Alemany to commit to USC if you count QB Miller Moss, who recently transferred to Mater Dei. He is technically listed as an “athlete” but expected to play defensive back in college. Continue reading USC Receives Commitment From 4-Star Defensive Back
Former USC Star Damon Bame Dies
Damon Bame, a two-time All-American and member of the 1962 national champions, died last week, according to multiple reports. He was 77. Bame was a left guard and linebacker and intercepted a pass in the famous 1963 Rose Bowl, where USC defeated Wisconsin, 42-37. He was named USC’s outstanding lineman in five of USC’s 10 regular-season games by sports writers and sports casters. He was … Continue reading Former USC Star Damon Bame Dies
Morning Buzz: Students Offer Perspective On USC
Several USC students have sent me a link to the Black at USC Instagram page, you can find the link here. Below is an example of the page: Meanwhile, a petition has started to save USC alumni clubs. Link here. Continue reading Morning Buzz: Students Offer Perspective On USC
Will USC Face A Housing Crunch?
Will every dorm going single occupancy, will USC have enough rooms for its freshmen students this fall? I asked a USC employee who deals with admissions this question today. “I think the university is counting on a sizable number of students going remote, commuting if they live locally, or taking the semester off,” the employee said. “I’m sure freshmen will be given priority. In any case, … Continue reading Will USC Face A Housing Crunch?
USC Announces Some Fall Policies
USC announced some of what the fall semester will look like. The biggest decision is that all campus housing rooms will be single occupancy for the 2020/21 school year. Classes held in person will be limited in size so that students can maintain 6 feet of physical distance during instruction. Lectures will probably be limited to 30-40 students. Large social gatherings will be prohibited A daily … Continue reading USC Announces Some Fall Policies