Cao said that although there are actually few conservative organizations on campus, the conservative atmosphere today has remained because most students do not express their political beliefs.

CNN: USC sheds conservative image

"USC is very apathetic, " Cao said.

CNN: USC sheds conservative image

"People I know are getting involved in really, really deep levels that I haven't seen before, " said Cao, a senior majoring in print journalism and political science.

CNN: USC sheds conservative image