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Putting a face to the byline: USC students tackle media trust crisis

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Hydrie and Rodin at the IYA venture showcase in April 2025 . (Photo courtesy of Zubin Hydrie and David Rodin)

With trust in media declining, USC students David Rodin and Zubin Hydrie created Editory, a tool that lets reporters present their stories on camera to bring transparency and personality back to the news.