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For the third year in a row, several Black student groups at USC celebrated the Black Diaspora with a potluck-style gathering at Tommy Place's yesterday. Students got to choose from a large buffet of diverse foods and learned about the the origins of each dish. David Sosa has the story.

Black History Month continues to remember and acknowledge the history of Black activists who protested and persevered for civil rights and freedom in the United States.

A month since inauguration day, the Trump White House continues to make dramatic and controversial changes. This time, the administration is targeting press freedom.

President Trump has been talking with Ukrainian and Russian leaders in an attempt to broker peace between the two nations. Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago, prompting a war that's continued ever since. Part of Trump's plan? Gaining access to Ukraine's rich mineral deposits.

Today longtime patrons and fans attended a dine-in at the Pantry Cafe to show their support for the century-old restaurant, which may close if the owners and workers can't agree on a union contract.

University of California health workers are going on strike. Their mission? To obtain better wages and more staffing opportunities for UC health workers to be able to serve their patients. Tessa Lapradez has the story.

Thousands of Catholics worldwide gather in prayer for the health of Pope Francis. He remains in critical condition but has shown slight improvement since he was hospitalized. In Los Angeles, several churches have dedicated their sermons to the Pope's health. Krisha Sikka visited the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angeles earlier today.

In case you needed another reason to love mice, a study proves they truly care for their friends and have the ability to give first aid. Amy Lopez has the story.

Mason Yonover was recently disqualified as a USG candidate for what the student government body called "excessively crude language." You might call Yonover a provocateur: His controversial campaign embraced beer drinking and smoking on campus. He talked about turning sorority houses into homeless shelters. We reached out to Yonover to see what makes him tick. Natallie Shakeri has the story.

More celebrities than usual were near USC at last night's SAG Awards at the Shrine Auditorium. SAG, of course, is the Screen Actors Guild -- in other words: movie and TV stars! The awards provoked mixed reactions from USC students. Olivia Hau has the story.

After one of the most destructive wildfires in California history pummeled the Palisades last month, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has responded by removing Kristin Crowley as the chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The decision was announced Friday morning... It caused mixed reactions from residents and community members... with uncertainty as to the reasons. Reporting on the story is Max Re...

Today officially marks one month into Donald Trump's second presidential term. And it has been a very eventful one. About a week ago Google maps officialy changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for US users -- an initiative led by his administration. This past week, in social media posts, Trump has claimed -- falsely -- that it was Ukraine that initiated war with Russia...

California's billion dollar high-speed rail project that would connect Los Angeles and San Francisco has been delayed. The railway may face further suspension contingent upon the Trump Administration's renewal of millions of dollars in federal funding. Jose Trejo has more.

Tomorrow, February 21st is the last day to cast your ballot and make your vote count. USC's USG election polls close soon so make sure to make your voice heard. Many students around campus are excited to share their insights. Bryan Nicolas has the story.

On this episode, we sit down with Annenberg Media's Aditya Thiyag to discuss "Captain America: Brave New World" and the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A student film festival is hitting campus this week, but with an environmental twist. The USC Arts Climate Collective will be hosting their third annual Eco Film and Media Arts festival this Friday at the SCI 106 theater in the School of Cinematic Arts building. The festival aims to showcase the films and other works of student filmmakers and creators across USC and select other universities acros...

In hopes of improving train safety and commuter experience, LA Metro has started a new TAP-To-Exit system which requires passengers to tap their card to leave stations. Just this Tuesday, this system was implemented into Union Station. Here's what passengers think.

The superintendent of the L.A. Unified School district joined a local congresswoman at a middle school in Carson today to denounce President Trump's reported efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. Tessa Lapradez has the story.

USC, like most major universities in the U.S. in recent years, has offered dorm floors called living learning communities, or LLCs, They are floors of dormitories where students of similar background or identification live together. For many students, LLCs are a pivotal part of their college experience. However, these LLC communities may not be around for long...Krisha Sikka has the story.

Today, voting began for the Undergraduate Student Government . Students can cast their ballot for USG's next elected officials. If you're unsure about this year's race, David Silverstein has what you need to know.

Beginning today, all students at LAUSD schools are prohibited from using their phones during school hours. Many schools have had the ban in place for several months, but now it applies to every LAUSD student. This will be hard for many students, but advocates say they will see many benefits. Cecilia Mendez Comas has the story.

Today is Valentine's Day Eve and everyone is ready to celebrate despite the rain. People have a variety of plans this year. Jasmine Ying explored if USC students have been hit by cupids arrow.

Valentine’s Day is almost here, which means it's time to talk about a new dating app. Melody Li has the story.

The Department of Education agreed Tuesday to block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, from accessing student financial records and other sensitive data. But the block is temporary. What are the implications for students in the future?

A powerful atmospheric river has arrived in Los Angeles after an unusually dry January. Over the next few days, Southern California is expected to accumulate anywhere from 1 to 10 inches of rain. But what exactly is an atmospheric river? Jose Trejo has the story.