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By Tomoki Chien
NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Good morning, and welcome to the spring semester. Before we begin, I’d like to congratulate my copy editor, Anna Hsu, for getting promoted to a paid copy editing position in the newsroom.

I’m also happy to share that I’m the new photo editor at the Daily Trojan. And now, here are the five USC, Los Angeles and California stories you need to know for today.

1.

A former USC fraternity president asked an LA judge to overturn his 2021 expulsion, claiming the university denied him due process in investigating the sexual misconduct allegations that led to his removal. The petitioner isn’t identified by name in the suit.

Bill Hetherman / City News Service

2.

Northern California is gearing up for another round of dangerous storms that could bring heavy flooding across the region. President Biden declared a federal emergency early Monday morning, giving the state more resources in managing the aftereffects of the atmospheric river that’s already killed at least 12.

Jessica Flores and J.D. Morris / San Francisco Chronicle

3.

It’s come at a high cost, but the heavy storms across California are expected to go a long way in recharging the state’s reservoirs. Still, the storms aren’t going to vanish the worst drought in state history, doing little to restore underground aquifers or revive the dying Colorado River.

Jake Bittle / Grist

4.

Donna Heinel, a former USC athletic department administrator, was sentenced to six months in prison for her role in the Operation Varsity Blues scandal. As a liaison between the university’s coaches and athletic admissions subcommittee, Heinel hoodwinked the committee into approving admission for two dozen phony athletes.

Anemona Hartocollis / The New York Times

5.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy secured the House speakership after a historic debacle courtesy of GOP holdouts. By winning the speakership, the Bakersfield Republican managed to keep the gavel in California hands — though vastly different hands, at that.

Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri / Associated Press

You’re all caught up. Thanks for reading Morning, Trojan, and have a good day. Anna Hsu copy edited this newsletter.

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