Trevor Trout

LAUSD continues to narrow the digital divide

Some students may remain without electronic devices until May.

Jalen Green’s deal can change the future of NBA development

Jalen Green is arguably the best guard prospect in America. He’s long, tough, runs like a deer and is an absolute bucket in every sense of the word. On April 17, Green officially told the world he was skipping college and going pro. Some thought he would go to the NBL, the same route RJ Hampton and LaMelo Ball took, considering the hat he was wearing the day before he broke the news. But Green is taking a different route.

Californians receive additional food stamp benefits during COVID-19 pandemic

California residents are receiving extra benefits on their food stamps to cope with the effects of the Coronavirus outbreak, according to the California Association of Food Banks.

LAUSD invests $100 million for online teaching technology

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced on Monday that they are investing $100 million to provide students with necessary online tools and technology during the COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 350,000 students are connecting online each day, according to data given at the LAUSD press conference this morning, 16% more students than were connecting last week.

USC students share their COVID-19 testing experience

Annenberg Media has spoken to four students who tested for COVID-19. Two were tested at USC Engemann Student Health Center, and two were tested elsewhere. Among the four students we interviewed, one tested positive and three are waiting for their results.

LAUSD board will decide whether to declare a state of emergency

Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education will decide whether to declare a state of emergency in response to the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Tuesday, according to a news release. The district was also assuring families that there is no known connection between any individuals infected with COVID-19 and any of its schools.

USC students host counter-protest in solidarity with LGBTQ students

USC responded that they have “zero tolerance for discrimination and bigotry of any kind.”

Despite recent tensions between China and the NBA, Chinese social media giant will broadcast season opener

Chinese social media giant Tencent resumed streaming NBA games last week, only a week after all NBA related services were banned by China, and will broadcast tonight's season opener between the LA Lakers and LA Clippers. The move could signify the easing of tensions between China and the NBA, after controversy surrounding an NBA GM's pro-Hong Kong tweet.