Jack Williams

A moment that recently stuck with me in this class was when Professor Hansen talked about the impact that JEP and other organizations around USC had on America Ferrera and her drive to help those in need. I think that the surrounding areas of USC are typically underserved. I feel that a strong way to help motivate them, would be to start a mentorship program for first-generation high school students around USC. A lot of these students could benefit from guidance when it comes to applying for college. As someone who’s been through it, I can offer real advice and encouragement. Students could volunteer once a week at a local school or community center, helping students with essays, FAFSA, or even just talking about what college life is like. Over time, I could grow this into a network of college student mentors who support younger students and help create a culture of possibility and success. 

As many know, Rory McIlroy cemented his legacy this past weekend by becoming the 6th individual to complete the career Grand Slam. For those unfamiliar, a career Grand Slam is winning the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and Open Championship. His victory this past weekend was achieved after 17 attempts at Augusta, including a heartbreaker in 2011. His emotional win, culminating in a birdie on the first playoff hole on two beautiful approach shots, secured his place among golf's elite and captivated a global audience.  The final round of the Masters averaged 12.7 million viewers on CBS, which was a 33% increase from 2024, and the most since 2018. The broadcast was able to peak at 19.5 million viewers during McIlroy's dramatic playoff against Justin Rose, surpassing even Tiger Woods' 2019 Masters win in peak viewership. In addition, Sky Sports in the UK, and Paramount+ experienced some of their most-streamed events as well.  The success of the 2025 Masters underscores t...