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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.

Today the USC Center on Public Diplomacy held a panel to discuss the connection between athletic performance and health in light of the upcoming LA28 Olympics.

The NFL draft starts this Thursday, and some of the most sought-after prospects are from USC. Where might some of our Trojan stars go to play professionally?

May Day rallies are set to take place around Los Angeles a week from Friday. The main one is set to start in MacArthur Park.

UC San Diego researchers studied more than eleven thousand teenagers and found that when teens use cannabis, it can cause slower cognitive development.

Two USC Iovine and Young Academy juniors have created a start-up aiming to help journalists bridge the gap between reporter and reader.

International travel was up around the world last year, according to the latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council, or WTTC. That is, except to the United States. Tourism from other countries has been on a decline due to recent U.S. border policies. Some believe that China may soon overtake the U.S. as the leading tourist destination.

The death of a beloved local bear has reignited debate over how we can protect people without euthanizing wildlife.

LA Times Festival of Books was this past weekend, and ARN was on site broadcasting live. We spoke with Executive Producer Lizzy Liautaud and Field Producer Michael Liu about their experience covering the festival.

Our very own Luke Merrilll caught Lisa Rinna as she was leaving the LA Times stage for an exclusive interview.