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LGBTQ+ students want to find communities where they can feel comfortable in their intersectional identities.

As the fall semester comes to a close, students can donate their unused dining dollars to support fellow Trojans facing food insecurity.

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court examined a Tennessee law that could potentially limit transgender youth’s access to gender-affirming health care such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers.

President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises of mass deportations have raised concerns about the future of millions of undocumented immigrants and their families. This has led to cities around the country taking action to protect immigrant communities. The city of Los Angeles is one of them.  Samira Felix has the story.

The USC Office of International Services which deals with international students sent out an unusual email in the past few days. It tells students traveling abroad for winter break when it might be best to return. Melody Li reports.

Better Friends Animal Society, an organization focused on finding as many homes as possible for animals in shelters, recently hosted a mass adoption event at the L.A. Rose Bowl to combat overcrowding. We spoke with one happy customer on their recent adoption experience and how students at USC can also bring a new member of the family to their home.

As the Fall semester comes to an end, many students are eager to return to their hometowns to celebrate the holidays. But for some, this brings up a potentially uncomfortable obstacle – spending a month away from their college sweetheart.

Finals week is upon us and students across campus are preparing for papers, projects and presentations. We spoke with students and a licensed therapist on how they get through the end of the semester.

USC teamed up with the LAPD and the Red Sled Santa Foundation for a good old-fashioned toy giveaway. Kayla Quintero has the story.

The Supreme Court is weighing whether the Food and Drug Administration followed the law when it rejected applications for flavored e-cigarettes to be sold in the United States. Story by Benjamin Gamson

The details of the ban remain vague, and questions remain over how it would be enforced. There are indications that platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp will be exempt. Story by Sammy Bovitz

Hunter Biden is pardoned after President Biden said he would not pardon his son.

Some families avoided or outright banned the discussion of politics over the holiday.

Today the Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity held a special Thanksgiving lunch for USC's Aramark workers, contracted staff who do custodial work around campus. The event at the Ronald Tutor Center included food, entertainment and a great big thank-you to workers who are often overlooked. Enzo Luna has the story.

USC Helenes called out the double standard of the University when they allowed the Trojan Knights and The Helenes to camp out overnight in the name of school spirit, but rejected these same rights for protesters in the past year.

USC's Students For Justice in Palestine participated in an "International Student Strike" that called on students from schools across the world to take a stand against genocide.

Today marks USC's bi-annual drug take back day, providing students and staff with an opportunity to safely dispose of prescription drugs and other drugs. This ensures that these unused drugs don't end up in the wrong hands, and further protects the safety of those on campus.

Thanksgiving in multicultural LA is about much more than Turkey and Mashed potatoes. Different cultures bring different dishes and flavors to the dinner table. We visited one LA restaurant that prepares Thanksgiving feasts Oaxacan style. Lauren Miller has the story.

The speaker of USC’s Undergraduate Student Government was removed from her position following Tuesday night’s meeting.

This Saturday marks one of the most exciting events of the year for USC and UCLA students: the rivalry football game between the two schools. It’s Conquest Week here at USC!, This cherished tradition is filled with exciting events and celebrations leading up to the big game. Melody Li takes a closer look at how the USC community comes together for this week of excitement.  By Melody Li

The city of Inglewood hosted its 10th annual turkey giveaway this morning at Hollywood Park in partnership with PepsiCo and Don Lee Farms. Over 2,000 turkeys were distributed to community members. Samira Felix has the story.

The holiday highlights the challenges women overcome in their business venture.

Eli Everfly has been a pro wrestler for over ten years. For him, pro wrestling is all about creating a good platform for students and for people to grow.

Today, the LA City Council voted to make Los Angeles an official "sanctuary city" for immigrants. This means the city's economic resources and personnel will not be used to support anti-immigration policies. Molly Phan has the story.

This past weekend, around 40,000 people gathered at Dodger Stadium for Tyler the Creator’s music festival Camp Flog Gnaw. The lineup included Playboi Carti, Erykah Badu, André 3000, Doechii and many more.