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Legacy admissions to continue at USC 01.10.2025

A year ago today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that prohibits legacy admissions for private, nonprofit institutions. That bill, AB 1780, went into effect this month. USC is one of those private institutions -- but President Kim isn't too worried.

A 'care first' rally at the L.A. County Supervisors' building 01.10.2025

A social justice organization that pushes for the local government to dedicate more resources to minority neighborhoods held a rally today in Downtown Los Angeles... The Re-imagine L-A Coalition is looking to persuade the county to maintain its support in the face of pending funding cuts...

Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl, and of course, there are haters 01.10.2025

Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl Sixty halftime show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. While many are thrilled, some U-S-C students have a lot to say about the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny's selection.

How Might a Government Shutdown Affect Us Here at USC? 01.10.2025

The U.S. government is heading toward a potential shutdown over budget confrontations. Healthcare funding is a major sticking point. In the instance of a shutdown, federal workers and federally funded programs could face various consequences.

Peyton Manning in conversation with Dean Bay at Annenberg 26.09.2025

Football legend and media CEO Peyton Manning addressed a packed crowd in the Annenberg Forum on Thursday. He talked about his career, his Emmy-winning company Omaha Productions, his upcoming Hulu series, and unity through football in these times, Luke Merrill reports.

Francis Fukuyama on trust and identity in America 25.09.2025

Renowned author and political theorist Francis Fukuyama came to USC’s Annenberg Forum last week to give his thoughts on trust and identity in America, Breeana Greenberg reports.

The White House's Trump Makeover 25.09.2025

The White House Has been undergoing a metamorphosis as President Donald Trump gives it a blinged-out makeover. Hugo Turner took a look at how his renovations are shaping up compared with the iconic estate's history.

Is Starbucks losing USC students? 25.09.2025

Zia Sirianni spoke to students about how recent Starbucks closures might affect their coffee choices. We want to know: is Starbucks losing its monopoly on campus?

Political Polarization Conversation with Diego Andrades 25.09.2025

Liam Wady sat down with the Assistant Director of the USC Dornsife Center for Political Future, Diego Andrades, and asked him about Trump's claim that recent political violence is linked to "radical left terrorists."

USC Football to face Michigan State 18.09.2025

USC faces off against Michigan state in their Big Ten home opener on Saturday evening. The later start time has students excited for how they spend their game days.

Students celebrate the Summer I Turned Pretty Finale 18.09.2025

This fall's frenzy of Belly and her drama-filled love triangle finally concluded yesterday after season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty aired it's finale. Fans filled living rooms, made popcorn and collectively tuned in to watch their beloved show finally answer the question, "Who does Belly end up with?"

USC Peace Garden cultivates community for students, residents 09.05.2025

Amid the hum of city traffic, change is taking root just off campus at the USC Peace Garden. While the urban garden is a work in progress, it has much to teach us about accessibility, resilience and growing community. Alia Noll has the story.

Angelenos celebrate May Day 02.05.2025

May 1st marks May Day, and in Los Angeles, it's a day on which many Angelenos take to the streets to march for workers rights and immigrant rights. Gian Marco Velasquez was in the crowd at the biggest march in downtown L.A.

Finals frenzy: USC students grapple with stress about finals and the future 02.05.2025

As we inch closer to summer, we're not quite there yet. From finals to summer internships, there's lots to be stressed about before letting loose. Lalou Ratsimihah has the story.

Get ready the Real ID is happening next week 01.05.2025

As Trojans prepare to fly back home for the summer break, TSA will look a lot different. Starting next week, you will need a REAL ID to travel domestically in the U.S. Bryan Nicolas has the story.

A morning with Unión del Barrio’s volunteer patrols 01.05.2025

A group of volunteers has been patrolling L.A. neighborhoods at the crack of dawn to look for immigration agents. And if they find any, they let neighbors know. Gian Marco Velasquez went on a ride-along.

The world loves basketball. So why are NBA ratings down? 01.05.2025

In the past thirty years basketball has seen a tremendous rise in popularity across the globe, becoming the third most played team sport globally behind soccer and cricket. As the Los Angeles Lakers face elimination against an Anthony Edwards-led Minnesota Timberwolves team tomorrow, we want to know: why it is that the sport's biggest and best league, the NBA, has seen its ratings plummet in r...

Graduates go all out on grad-garb 01.05.2025

Caps, gowns, tassels, and sashes -- it's that time of year again. To ring in the pomp and circumstance, graduates are going all out on their gradation apparel. Katie VanArnam has the story.

How is Whisky a Go Go doing in the 2020s? 01.05.2025

Whiskey A Go Go is an iconic Hollywood venue. But decades after its heyday, what does it look like today? Juuso Maatanen has the story.

What Trojans are up to this summer 01.05.2025

Ready for the summer? So are these Trojans. Most of them, at least. Here's Alex Evans with the story.

A toy story: saving Christmas amid a tariff war 01.05.2025

Toy industry professionals and local toy stores are warning that Trump’s recent tariffs on China are likely to have significant impacts on their business... especially heading into the Christmas season.

Denim Day: what's unique about this year 01.05.2025

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, and today marks the twenty sixth annual Denim Day. That's a global campaign that highlights wearing jeans as a social statement against sexual assault. And a warning here, this story contains references to violence and sexual assault that may be upsetting to some listeners. Olivia Giangeruso reports.

Could 100 USC students beat a gorilla in a fight? 01.05.2025

One gorilla, one hundred humans. Who would win? This debate has been circulating the internet, but we took it to campus to see what USC students had to say. Lauren Tonsich has the story.

Bridging AI and neuroscience: USC-Chen Institute Frontiers Forum returns 01.05.2025

Today, USC sparked conversation about AI's role in the medical field at the third annual Frontiers Forum in collaboration with the Chen Institute. Lizzy Liautaud has the story.

Los Angeles observes Denim Day at City Hall 30.04.2025

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, and today marks the twenty-sixth annual Denim Day. That’s a global campaign that highlights wearing jeans as a social statement against sexual assault.

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