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Join Peaks and Professor Ali Pearl from Thematic Option for a chill 3 mile hike with scenic views and lots of abandoned buildings to explore. If you’re looking for an easier hike with lots to see and soak in, this is the perfect trip for you! We’ll take a snack break (perhaps at one of the abandoned buildings) and discuss abolition. Whether you’re engaged in abolitionist work or you have never even heard the word abolition, all are welcome!

QUESTIONS? READ OUR FAQ

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PROFESSOR: ALI PEARL

DEPARTMENT: Thematic Option

SCHOOL: Dornsife

RATE MY PROFESSOR: “Ali is one of those professors that changes the way you think about the world. It doesn't even matter what class you take with her-- you'll end up having discussions about life and love and politics and whatever else comes to mind. She's really relatable and doesn't turn herself into a "power figure"; she's real and honest. TAKE THE CLASS!”

Ali is an educator, activist, writer and researcher. After receiving her PhD from USC, she’s been a part of the Thematic Option faculty, where she has been facilitating the most incredible and insightful class discussions for her students through her writing classes. She is involved in a lot of activist work on and off campus, which you should definitely ask her about!

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PEAK: SOLSTICE CANYON LOOP

DIFFICULTY: 2/5

SCENERY: Ocean views, burnt and abandoned mansion, lots of ruined buildings and a smol waterfall

FUN FACT: The burnt mansion was commissioned by a supermarket magnate, but he passed before the house was completed ~spooky~

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TRIP LEAD: HANNAH LEE

Roadtrips and camping :^)

Contact Hannah: hlee2401@usc.edu

Read Hannah’s bio here.

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