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May 4, 2026

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USC professors advocate for higher pay 04.02.2022

Professors address increased cost of living in an open letter.

Russia and Ukraine tensions continue to escalate 03.02.2022

Tensions are continuing to rise between Russia and Ukraine, after U.S. and Russian diplomats contended over the situation at the U.N.

Funding for blockchain courses addresses student interest in cryptocurrency 03.02.2022

A $5 million gift from Van Eck Associates will be used to create new courses and research opportunities for USC Marshall students relating to the world of digital assets.

Students honor the meaning behind Chinese New Year traditions 02.02.2022

Today is Chinese New Year! The holiday has been a long standing tradition to many, but some may not know where the holidays traditions actually stem from. Yohanna Bauerdorf  has more.

Students react to UCLA mass shooting threat by faculty 02.02.2022

Right after UCLA returned to in-person classes yesterday, a former philosophy lecturer named Matthew Harris sent threatening emails to a number of philosophy students and faculty, including a mention of a mass shooting. As a response, the university chose to return to remote learning until the threat was investigated and controlled.

Spotify unplugs Neil Young 02.02.2022

A controversy has been brewing that centers on issues of censorship versus allowing misinformation to circulate. A few more artists and podcasters have joined famed musician Neil Young and dropped off of Spotify because of the COVID-19 misinformation controversy with Joe Rogan. Musicians Joni Mitchell and Nils Lofgren are making the point with the hashtag #byeSpotify. Matthew Andrade has some reac...

Should women be required to register for the military draft? 10.12.2021

Should women be required to register for the military draft? Almost all male U.S. citizens and immigrants 18-25 years old are. Staci Ramsey has more.

Former student-athletes discuss the mental toll of injuries 08.12.2021

Student-athletes harbor big dreams and even bigger aspirations. But sometimes, injuries can derail their hopes. So how do they take on the mental setback that usually accompanies being on the shelf? Lida Li reports.

Does polarization affect conversations in the classroom at USC? 08.12.2021

Civil discourse is often considered an essential component of higher education. However, universities have arguably become ideological battlegrounds rather than communities of free inquiry. How is polarization affecting conversations in the classroom at USC? Hanna Kang has more.

Dubai’s Expo mega-event promotes connectivity and trust 08.12.2021

The world’s first mega event in the COVID-19 world, the Dubai Expo is here with its main theme as connectivity. The expo provides an opportunity for people and countries to come together and foster greater understanding and trust. Sudarshan Ramabadran has more.

The Spirit of Troy is much more than just a school band 04.12.2021

USC’s Marching Band, also known as the “Spirit of Troy,” is the sound of our campus. Get to know a little more about the band’s history, tradition, and legacy. Here's Chelsea Hylton with the story.

USC Thornton students perform in front of a live audience again 04.12.2021

In light of the increasing events to celebrate good cheer, we are happy to tell you that the concert halls will be ringing with melodic holiday tunes. The USC Thornton School of Music has begun performing in-person in front of a live audience again after a long absence due to COVID-19. Lyme Cho reports.

USC student burnout is real as finals season approaches 04.12.2021

With finals just around the corner and semester projects wrapping up, students are feeling the pressure more than ever. Many are burning out and trying to find ways to keep up as the fall term draws to a close. Jeremy Lindenfeld has the story.

A close look at mental illness in Los Angeles County jails 04.12.2021

There is a growing percentage of people with mental illness in Los Angeles County jails. Anna Babiak spoke with experts in correctional psychiatry about mental healthcare in a correctional setting.

USC alumnae testify to being sexually assaulted by disgraced former USC gynecologist George Tyndall 04.12.2021

It was a calm yet slightly uneasy atmosphere in the courtroom on the second day of the preliminary hearing. Ayanna Martinez has the story.

A Christmas look-alike for the Bengalis of Los Angeles 04.12.2021

As Americans look forward to their long-awaited Christmas holidays, we take a look at how the Bengali community celebrated one of their biggest festivals this year. Tannistha Sinha has the story.

Mishandling of a Black couple’s home birth leads to ‘Care Not Cops’ protest 04.12.2021

Protesters rallied against the LAPD and USC and asked questions about police brutality after a Black couple’s at-home childbirth led to a forceful wellness check. Adam Jasper has the story.

Disney’s Encanto takes a major leap towards cultural diversity 03.12.2021

With the massive success of 2017′s Coco , Disney has brought another Latinx story to the big screen this Thanksgiving, Encanto. Set in the mountains of Colombia, Encanto tells the tale of Maribel Madrigal, a young Colombian woman who is the only one in her magical family to not have powers. When she learns that their magic is in danger, she embarks on a journey to save her family and their home. R...

Iconic USC building gets a rebrand 02.12.2021

The center for international and public affairs has a new namesake: Joseph Medicine Crow, the Crow Nation’s last war chief and a Native American historian who received his master’s degree from USC.

Annenberg’s mega story behind its Media Center Assignment Desk 02.12.2021

The names Gilbert & Jacki Cisneros are more than just a name displayed on the Annenberg Media Center’s Assignment Desk. Jameela Hammond and Jacki Cisneros both worked the Assignment Desk at KNBC. One day, while Jacki was preparing to send her resume out, told Jameela, “I wish I would just win the lotto.” Days later, Jacki and her husband, Gilbert Cisneros won the California Mega Lottery jackpo...

Battle of the Lightspeed Sabers 02.12.2021

The Los Angeles chapter of the Lightspeed Saber League practices Wednesday nights at Mike’s Bikes in Mid-city.  Everyone’s welcome at this fencing-meets-'Star Wars' sport that’s played all over the country. Their sabers glow in the dark just like in the movies and sometimes they make sounds too.  Team captain Tony Zaldua Jr. helps train the squad. He describes the sport and introduces a...

It's the most wonderful time of the year; Spotify Wrapped season 02.12.2021

Students share there top artists listened to on Spotify for the 2021 year

Sports staduims and their enviormental impacts 02.12.2021

What are the ways in which sports stadiums impact our environment?

STI awareness can help people lead 'sexually healthy' lives 02.12.2021

USC has free STI testing and now offers take home tests. Sexually transmitted infections have been on the rise. That has raised concerns about bringing this intimate issue out in the open. Anna Babiak has more.

Trojan fans plauged by elitism at football games 02.12.2021

In two back to back weekend football games, USC dropped the ball when it came to welcoming our opposing schools. In an attempt to partake in rivalry, Trojans crossed the line in offensive statements.

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