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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.

On this episode of Film Frequency, our executive producers Ethan Huang and Sam Bitman give their six Valentine's Day movie recommendations, from classics to deep cuts.

The self-driving car revolution is approaching. Driver-less cars may be making an appearance in your Lyft app, starting in 2026. Tessa Lapradez has the story.

Last night, the USC Student Government candidates had a live debate. Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates as well as senatorial candidates took the stand. We spoke to students to hear about what changes they want to see on campus. Lauren Miller has the story

It's wintertime and the flu season has hit the Los Angeles area harder than usual. With hospitalizations and deaths on the rise, experts are pointing to negligence about key flu precautions as the main contributor.

Today USC Annenberg and the USC Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab host the annual event to honor Bass. She was the first Black woman to own and operate a newspaper in the U.S. and a journalism trailblazer advocating for racial and social justice. This year's theme focused on how lawyers and families have historically used the media to rally public support for cases that shape our jus...

The Trump administration has hiked up tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent. Americans use metal products daily – think of soda cans or water bottles. What do these tariffs mean for U.S. consumers? 

A shocking new discovery has been made about the Earth's inner core. A USC Professor and his team of scientists recently shared their findings.

A coyote has been roaming around campus lately, with several reported sightings in the past few weeks. The appearance of the animal has yielded many strong reactions.

Fox sold more than fifty minutes of advertising for yesterday's three plus hour game. Maybe they made you laugh, maybe they made you cry, or maybe they made you yawn.