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Morning, Trojan. |
Seven stories for today, Sept 8. |
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đź“Ť On campus |
USC has added an early action option to its application, though notably decided not to include an early decision choice. The university judged that the binding nature of early decision “did not align” with what the school wanted for its applicants. (Jennifer Nehrer / Daily Trojan)
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Sony is donating $3 million to a diversity program spearheaded by a USC professor, aimed at increasing representation of Black and Indigenous employees in the video game industry. (Kyle Penix / Annenberg Media)
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The USC Bookstore is still running its “blowout” sale that ends Thursday at 5 p.m. in Marks Hall. The line has at some points this week lasted longer than two hours, largely thanks to bargain deals like $2 t-shirts. Consider getting there as soon as possible before the sale runs out of stock. (AC Shick and Ben Cohen / Annenberg Media)
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🌴 In L.A. |
A beach south of Torrance was closed Wednesday afternoon after over 10,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into a connecting creek and possibly the ocean itself. Officials posited that root cuttings left behind by a private plumber caused a dam to build up near a sewer covering. (Lisa Jacobs / Daily Breeze)
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Read the Los Angeles Times’ tips for staying cool this week — particularly if you don’t have an air conditioner. Like, did you know that drinking freezing cold water can actually cause your body to heat up? Bet you didn't. (Jessica Roy / Los Angeles Times)
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Los Angeles officials reported an increase in dangerous street takeovers, where large crowds block off intersections to watch cars speed and pull off stunts like drifting. At least six people have died in the last eight months at such events. Previously, the city council had directed city staff to draft a multi-year plan and funding strategy to tamp down on such events. (Josh Cain and Ruby Gonzales / Los Angeles Daily News)
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🌅 California |
State water regulators approved the world’s first requirements for microplastics testing in drinking water. Officials will only test water sources, not the water that providers send to taps after treatment. (Rachel Becker / CalMatters)
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đź—ž In case you missed it |
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🙋‍♂️ A quick thought… |
Re: the bookstore sale. I had a hard time bearing the rancid smell and sweaty 100-something-degree aggregate body heat of scores of young adults riffling through clothing boxes when I photographed the sale for Annenberg Media. I commend the employees who are in there all day, as well as anybody willing to bear that line and foul odor in the name of a good bargain.
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