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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? Almost all male U.S. citizens and immigrants 18-25 years old are. Staci Ramsey has more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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

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.

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.

Next up we’re talking about a dish commonly eaten on Hanukkah - Latkes. They are eaten across the world. Daniel Dana has more on this dish’s history and etymology. 

A lot more firsts are expected to come out in the Marvel Universe movies next year. The film that dropped this month has been generating a lot of reaction because it features a first onscreen gay kiss. “Eternals” is directed by Academy Award-winner Chloé Zhao. With more on the reaction to the film, here is Lucia Ruan.

One non-profit strives to bring low-income youth together through soccer. Joseph Balleweg sits down with the founder of Academia de Futbol Juvenil Amatense - or AFJA for short.

If you've ever wondered about the origins of curious words and phrases, here's Eileen Chen with today's root source: kaitiakitanga.

Did you notice something missing at Illy Cafe or Seeds? Those plastic utensils aren’t out on the counter anymore... If you want them, you gotta ask for them, and that’s part of a new L.A. City plan. Lajja Mistry has more.