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May 4, 2026

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Sprinkles Cupcakes crumbles away from USC 14.04.2026

The famous Sprinkles Cupcakes ATM located outside of the USC bookstore will no longer be in operation on campus as the business is seeing a drop in locations.

Swalwell scandal leaves California voters even more undecided 14.04.2026

Leading Democratic candidate for California governor Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign Sunday. The decision comes after Swalwell was accused of sexual assault and misconduct by former staff members. With two months until the June primary, what's next for the already wide-open governor's race?

How does the LA Times Festival of Books come together? 14.04.2026

The LA Times Festival of Books takes place this coming Saturday and Sunday at USC, and ARN will be broadcasting live from its booth near Doheny Library. We spoke with a Festival of Books organizer to learn more about how this huge event is put together.

Rebuilding season begins after NCAA tournament wraps 10.04.2026

UCLA women's basketball won their first NCAA national championship title last Friday. What does USC women's basketball have to do to compete next year?

E-Scooters on campus: convenient or dangerous? 10.04.2026

Electric bicycles and scooters are a mainstay on the USC campus. And while they offer an eco-friendly alternative to other gas-powered vehicles, they also prove to be dangerous.

USC climate podcast returns with focus on energy and technology 10.04.2026

When discussing podcasts, climate might not be the first thing that comes to mind in terms of topics. But for Electric Futures, a podcast by the USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication, every episode puts society's energy transition in the spotlight.

New film "The Drama" divides audiences over controversial twist 10.04.2026

"The Drama," a new movie starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, released last Friday. It became A24's third biggest opening weekend after Civil War and Marty Supreme...But the plot twist that kicks off this drama has generated a fair share of controversy.

LA28 Olympics Tickets 09.04.2026

LA28 Olympic organizers are getting heat from Angelenos after the long-promised ticket lottery to give locals early access and more affordable tickets didn't work out as promised. Highly sought after events were not available for lottery purchase, and tickets to some events soared into the thousands.

Weekly Worship 09.04.2026

On college campuses, Sunday nights are often reserved for studying or socializing. But at USC, a small weekly worship and gospel service draws students and community members looking for a place to belong.

Long Beach Oil Conference 09.04.2026

The United States Department of Energy held a press conference today at Synergy Oil and Gas.

Iran Ceasefire 09.04.2026

As operation "Eternal Darkness" sees 100 Israeli strikes hitting Lebanon in 10 minutes, and JD Vance attributes the reignited tensions with Iran to a "misunderstanding" with Iranian officials, what started off as hope for lasting peace seems to be dwindling. On today's episode of "Global Campus", ARN Executive producer Carl Massad sits with Wes J Bryant, a former...

AAPI Heritage Month Celebration 09.04.2026

USC held an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration today at McCarthy Quad.

USC Viterbi hosts Easter Egg Hunt 08.04.2026

This afternoon the Viterbi Graduate Student Association and the Graduate Student Government hosted an Easter egg hunt across Epstein Family Plaza in the engineering school.

New Mural honors Dolores Huerta 08.04.2026

Robert Vargas is the artist behind a new mural honoring civil rights leader Dolores Huerta. It is being painted in downtown L.A.

USC student gets shot at No Kings protest 08.04.2026

Today the LA Times reported that a USC student was shot in the eye and blinded with a less-lethal projectile during a recent No Kings protest.

Investigative Reporters received the 2026 Selden Ring Award 08.04.2026

The Examination and The New York Times received the 2026 Selden Ring Award for revealing that big U.S. battery makers were profiting off the lead recycling trade in Africa that poisoned many workers. New York Times reporter, Peter Goodman, and The Examination's Taylor Turner and Will Fitzgibbon, who worked in this story stopped by USC to speak about their inspiration and curiosity that sparked...

Armenian Heritage Month Celebration 08.04.2026

USC Dornsife hosted the third annual celebration of Armenian History Month. The event included a dance presentation, cultural artifacts and authentic Armenian food.

March Madness: UCLA wins and USC falls short 08.04.2026

NCAA Basketball's March Madness tournaments ended this past weekend. And USC... They did not do well.

USC missed connections returns 07.04.2026

USC Missed Connections is an Instagram account where students can anonymously send in confessions in hopes of making a connection with someone they may be too afraid to talk to in person. Or they may be looking to connect with someone they only saw once in passing. But over the last two months, the account has not posted any new content. This has left many students unable to make these connections...

Flea borne illness 'typhus' hits Los Angeles 07.04.2026

Did you think fleas were only for animals? Apparently, they're not. This month the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released data showing typhus from fleas hitting record level in LA.

How to: Coachella on a budget 07.04.2026

The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival begins this weekend with headliners including Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G. The two weekend festival in Indio California continue to attract USC students every year despite the costs. But there are ways to enjoy the festival without breaking the bank.

Tiffany Haddish Talking Late Night 03.04.2026

Luke Merrill sits down with Grammy & Emmy Award winner Tiffany Haddish for an interview about a potential career in Late Night and her marrying herself.

Artemis II Launch 03.04.2026

For the first time in 54 years, humans will be traveling near the moon in hopes of learning what it may take to one day reach Mars.

Joveness, a Nonprofit Supporting Un-housed Students 03.04.2026

A USC report done found that California is home to the highest number of un-housed students. Resources to support students facing basic-need insecurities have long been underdeveloped. One nonprofit organization --- called called Joveness --- is working to address the issue...

One Year Anniversary of Trump's Tariffs 03.04.2026

One year after what President Donald Trump called "Liberation Day", many of the tariffs he announced on imports then have been overturned. But...new ones have taken their place. How have students been feeling the economic pinch?

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