Venezuelan student reflects on his life back home and the current crisis in Venezuela

Carlos Miguel Acosta wanted to make a statement with one of his first Instagram posts from USC. He tied a Venezuelan flag around his neck so that it cascaded down his back like a cape. He donned a red cap, backwards, with seven stars instead of the flag’s usual eight, identifying him with the opposition movement to Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.

Chinatown ushers in the Year of the Boar with confetti, drums and a parade

Massive crowds descended on Chinatown for LA’s 120th annual Golden Dragon Parade. Onlookers donned festive red and yellow to welcome the new year on Saturday, February 9.

Best picture winner ‘Green Book’ causes controversy

This film’s message reminds viewers of previously criticized films like “Crash,” “The Help” and “Driving Miss Daisy.”

A renewed debate over Native identity after senator Elizabeth Warren’s DNA test results

USC alumni filmmakers explore taboos behind menstruation

“The Wandering Earth” is a landmark in Chinese film industry

Americans will have their eyes fixed on the Oscars being awarded this upcoming Sunday. Meanwhile, Chinese viewers are likely to continue flocking to the movies to see the Chinese sci-fi blockbuster that has dominated local box office for two consecutive weeks since it came out. “The Wandering Earth,” directed by Frant Gwo, is considered China’s first major science fiction film and pulled in a total of more than $600 million in its home country.

USC community reflects on Japanese internment on Day of Remembrance

Matthew Weisbly, co-president of the Nikkei Student Union, recalled his first time learning about Japanese internment after watching the 1990 film Come See the Paradise.

Students share stories of racism to help increase understanding of race relations in the U.S.