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Residents of Carson have been clamoring for relief and have grown more & more frustrated

Día de Muertos is a special holiday for a lot of people, which originated in Mexico and Latin American countries. Lupe Llerenas  has more on this story.

A stench has been hanging in the air in the community Carson for about a month now. People say its so bad it's been making them sick. And many have waited too long now for relief. Now we have two reports, first Sydney Charles talks with those directly affected by the pollution in Carson.

A lot of people jump right from Halloween into Christmas, completely skipping over Thanksgiving. But, is it too early to start listening to Christmas music?

A USC nonprofit organization strives to combat and increase harm and drug awareness, here’s Kyla-Drew with the story.

As world leaders gather in Glasgow for the United Nations COP26 Climate Summit, questions arise about the significance of the annual meeting and whether it will lead to real change. Mateo Gutierrez has the story.

Family lore or campus secret? Ryan Coleman tracks down a Hollywood rumor in the halls of the Doheny library.

If you put songwriters in a room with a time constraint, can they walk out with a finished product, with a song worth listening to? Haley Griffin puts this to the test.

Our campus is more than just faculty and students. Here is the stories of -- The Humans of USC! Ethan Huang an in depth look into the librarians that help study time run smoothly. 

The fifth and final season of HBO's hit show Insecure premiered to major controversy. Lawrence Dow has the story.

Now that Halloween has passed, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. If you're looking to get ahead on buying what you need for your Thanksgiving meal, you might run into increased prices for turkey, good old fashioned pumpkin pie, and much more. Experts say be prepared to spend more money than in years past. Ashley Carnahan (Carneyhan) has the story. 

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a rough start despite their championship aspirations. Can they bounce back and contend for another championship? Lida Li reports.

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed likely to let legal challenges proceed ---  to Texas' near-ban on abortions. The court heard oral arguments today. Eileen Chen reports. 

With flu season just around the corner, USC is taking steps to prevent illness from spreading among students by mandating the flu shot. Here’s Meredith McCabe with the story.

In honor of the upcoming holiday, we have a love letter to horror films written by Nicholas Blodgett. For whom monster movies have done way more than just left him scared.

Halloween is coming up this Sunday and folks are able to head out and trick or treat after missing a year due to the pandemic. Usually Halloween is a time for goodies, treats, and ghost stories. But, you may be surprised to hear where those traditions came from.  Shayla Escudero has this frightful story. 

Created in 2009 by an anonymous individual, Bitcoin was once valued at less than a penny.   Just last week the most well-known cryptocurrency of its time, reached an all-time high in valuation at nearly $67 thousand dollars. Shade Moore has the story. 

Emmy award-nominated show "Insecure" is now airing its last season. The show was co-created by Issa Rae, who is also known for her hit series "Awkward Black Girl." Annenberg Media’s Ayanna Martinez reports on "Insecure's" influence, and the doors the show has opened for black creatives.

Have you ever been down so bad that participating in something like Squid Game sounds like a good idea? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many USC students are now playing a dating game that also supports a good cause. Lyme Cho has the story.

The Rust shooting has shocked the film industry as authorities continue to uncover the unsafe conditions on set. With on set safety concerns at the forefront of discussion, USC Cinematic Arts School students and faculty have their own thoughts. Reporter Tatum Larsen has more on the story.

Alyssa Delarosa and Eva Heinrichs suggest different approaches to fighting what they consider Greek Life’s toxicity. They also consider the future of their movements and whether real change will come from recent activism.

This week marks the 150th anniversary of one of the most tragic events in LA history. It’s hardly talked about in any American history classroom. Is America finally ready to recognize one of its darkest episodes in history? Sara Zhang has more. Mateo Gutierrez edited this story.

Protests have been ensuing across USC’s campus after a sexual assault allegation came to light in a recent DPS report. The alleged crime took place at the Sigma Nu fraternity during a party where drinks are believed to have been spiked.

Did you know that USC has a gas station for students? Our reporter Marilyn Parra went out to ask students if they knew about such a place.

Why has the Netflix show been so popular and where did the name originate from? Mariah Hill has more on the root of this show's name.