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"In light of the incident, we are more cognizant of the threats of third party promoters," said Ama Amoafo-Yeboah, who is currently the Executive Director of the BSA. "We have also been working hard to find a safe place for students of color to socialize/party -- a space similar to the row."

The party was promoted by L.A. Hype, a third party party organizer. The incident occurred alongside security issues many of the party attendees were not USC students and had heard about the party through the promotion of L.A. Hype on social media. 

Brandon Spenser, the alleged gunman, opened fire on four people on the University of Southern California campus in a line for the party, called "Freak or Greek," which was being held in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center at USC. None of the individuals involved were connected to the university as students. The incident led to stricter campus security, including I.D. required entry after 9 p.m. and fingerprint scanning at all dorms.

READ MORE: Our coverage of the incident when it happened last year: Four Injured in USC Halloween Shooting

For the BSA, the incident created a problem with the way the organization was perceived on campus. 

"We have been working diligently to revamp our image. Much of the backlash from the Halloween incident fell on BSA, and as a result, we have been working to build a stronger sense of community and a greater presence at USC," said Amoafo-Yeboah.

The incident, however, has not changed the organization fundamentally.

"The isolated Halloween incident has not had a dramatic effect on the functioning of our organization because BSA is so much more than just parties," said Amoafo-Yeboah. "Other than making sure that we are following all of the necessary rules, we have not necessarily changed anything about the way we program events, as last year's Halloween incident was not related to the Black students at USC."

Amoafo-Yeboah also emphasized the work BSA does within the USC and neighboring community.

"We aim to ensure that the greater USC community can recognize the other types of programs that we offer," said Amoafo-Yeboah. "BSA is very heavily involved in the community and we always have been."

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