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Students looking for an energy boost may have noticed a new coffee spot on the north side of the Trousdale entrance to campus. Susan Nyirenda has more on the student-run business.

Movement and voice actors bring video game characters to life. The actors are on strike against the biggest boss of all...artificial intelligence.

For the start of Lent, the USC Catholic community discusses how they are celebrating and what they are giving up for the period of fasting.

President Donald Trump gave the longest congress address in recent history Tuesday night, speaking for over 90 minutes. Over this hour and a half, President Trump was bound to give some inaccurate statements, and we unpacked just a handful of them.

Ethan Huang helped produce today's exclusive interview with President Carol Folt between Annenberg Media and Daily Trojan representatives. Reporters in the control room were able to observe the conversation. Huang sat down with our executive producer, Isaac Vargas, to discuss what happened. To view the full interview with President Carol Folt, go to Annenberg Media's YouTube channel.

After getting dismissed by Mayor Karen Bass on Feb. 21, Kristin Crowley and several members of L.A.’s fire department fought back at City Hall today. Samantha Lee has the story.

Last Saturday, President Trump signed an executive order in which he designated English as the official language of the United States. Cecilia Mendez Comas has the story.

USC President Carol Folt delivered her final State of the University Address today, reflecting on her tenure and the future of the university as she prepares to step down from her role. David Silverstein has a recap

This evening, USC Rossier School of Education will host a panel. They've been running a series centered on overall well-being for teachers and students and everybody in education spaces today. Today's panel is called "Uplifting Educators: Teachers & Faculty Perspectives." We spoke to one of the key organizers of the series. Krisha Sikka has more.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was on campus this afternoon as part of his "American Comeback Tour," where he has spent the last few months debating college students. Riley Sager reports.

The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, were held as always here in LA on Sunday, and those hoping for upsets and drama were not disappointed. Max Reinardy has the story.

Not long after the Oscars wound down last night, Angelenos felt a 3.8 earthquake. Just a typical Sunday night in L.A.? Natallie Shakeri has the story.

On this episode of Film Frequency, Annenberg Media's Casey Loving rejoins us in the studio to talk Oscars picks, predictions, and the most egregious snubs.

After fires ravaged Los Angeles at the start of 2025, thousands of Angelenos were left looking for answers, resources, and a little hope in the neighborhood of Altadena. Now, one organization is hoping to bring a little, rebuilding in the way they know best.

A new student-led organization on campus, Curly Vision, aspires to uplift members of the Black and curly-haired community. They focus on topics of afro-centric hair textures and its representation in media. Why is this important? Let's hear from Susan Nyrenda.

TV and film is often considered one of the most impactful mediums for sharing a message. Here at USC we have many up and coming film students who range from directors and producers to writers and actors. Tomorrow, the USC African American Cinema Society is hosting their annual FRO Fest film festival in order to celebrate all of the hard work these Trojans have dedicated to their projects.

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.