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When Trojans walk across the commencement stage in the next few weeks, they'll be decked out in cardinal and gold regalia. But almost every sash graduates wear is entirely different. Why is this, and where do students go to fulfill their graduation needs?

As the school year ends, a summer of exciting movie releases begins. But ticket prices are a growing concern for movie buffs.

An exclusive interview with the ex-Disney star and singer.

An exclusive interview with the Food Network star.

This Friday marks the annual May Day Movement, a national day of protests and rallies that feature the slogan ‘no work, no school, no shopping.’ May day in Los Angeles this year is being especially defined as a counter movement against the Trump administration's attacks on worker and immigrant rights. Ilias Alaffi has the full story.

Ron Galperin spoke at the Dornsife Center for the Professional Future today. He was first elected as controller in 2013 and served until 2022, and is the first LGBTQ official elected citywide in Los Angeles. Galperin is also a former fellow at the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Haydee Cepeda has the story.

May is Jewish American History Month. USC celebrated early at Hahn Plaza today. We went to the celebration this morning to talk to students and community members why it was important. Lizzy Liautaud has the story.

Los Angeles City observed the 27th annual Denim Day at the Los Angeles City Hall. Zoe Fan has the story.

We just entered our final week of classes, and almost every big final project is due soon. This can mean a lot of stress and anxiety for students. Here are some campus resources for you and some ideas on how to relieve some of this stress.

As seniors here at USC look forward to graduating, the mad hunt for jobs after college heats up. But today’s grads are staring at steeper competition than their predecessors faced.

For the upcoming Olympic Games in LA in 2028, the International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women from competing in female sports. The IOC will also bring back genetic testing in an attempt to ensure fairness in women’s sports.

Grandparents and elders are the heartbeat of our community and often the ones who shape who we are today. Learn how to show some extra appreciation to an elder in your life as World Elder Abuse Awareness Month approaches…

Students at USC's Marshall School of Business are raising their voices about their concerns for the future of the program. The letter asks for increased transparency regarding future plans and the school's budget.

High winds in the Coachella Valley have made for some extra dusty, uncomfortable music festivals lately. Stagecoach Festival was evacuated Saturday. We share tips for concertgoers looking to attend concerts in areas of growing wind.

In a Pasadena parkland, an effort to reduce wildfire risk is underway. It's not led by heavy machinery or chemical treatments, but by something far less conventional.

If you search for 'Jazz' on a streaming app today, you’re likely to find an endless loop of music designed to be tuned-out noise, stripped of its soul. But at the USC Thornton School of Music, jazz is anything but background noise. It’s a high-stakes conversation between humans. Inside the Carson Soundstage, the next generation of musicians is fighting to keep the 'real deal' alive...

Warner Brothers and Paramount came closer to merging today when the former's shareholders approved of the deal. While the future of Hollywood remains uncertain, the potential impact on the industry could mean seismic shifts for post-grad prospects.

Today kicks off the 3 day-long draft in the National Football League. However, some players may choose to delay that dream now that NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals allow them to make big money in college. Before they get to the NFL.

A recent Harvard Youth Poll found that young Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 are more distrustful of the US government than ever. But what are the specific reasons for the record-low disillusionment?

Today, journalist David Neal stopped by USC to talk about what it's like to broadcast the Olympics. With Los Angeles set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, what could media coverage look like in and nearby USC?

It's been close to two months since the U.S. and Israel bombed Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and launching an ongoing war. For many Iranian Americans watching from afar, the moment brought both hope and uncertainty about what could come next. Natalie Shakeri connected with local Iranian Americans recently as they celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year holiday that symbolizes new b...

Today, former UK Prime Minister and chair of the new Center for Civic Society at the USC Schaeffer Institute, Gordon Brown, joined USC Provost Andrew Guzman for a conversation. They discussed how to restore civic trust among weakening civic participation and intensifying polarization.

If you haven't heard already, ARN went live from the Festival of Books over the weekend. While we were there we met Evelyn Franco, a student in the Los Troyanos Mariachi band, after the band's performance at the festival. Franco joined Los Troyanos with the neighbors she met while living in a living learning community her freshman year.

Students and the university celebrated Earth Day today.

California's governor's race will take center stage tonight as the candidates meet in a highly-anticipated debate.