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These L.A. entrepreneurs’ homemade horchata is rooted in their cultural identity

Spots around L.A. share their own spin on this traditional beverage.

Jillian Russell, Ariel Guadron, Eric Resendiz September 24 at 7:35 PM

USC virtual Olympian speaker series kicks off with April Ross, among others

Former Trojan volleyball players discuss their journeys from playing at USC to medaling at the Olympic Games.

Rae Han September 24 at 7:24 PM

On the Fringes: The WNBA playoff format needs to change

The single-elimination games put teams at a serious disadvantage.

Eli Kleinmann September 24 at 6:39 PM

As wildfire season heats up in California, students weigh their risks

As the COVID-19 pandemic rolled into its sixth month, a record-breaking wildfire season erupted, with fires growing throughout California. In the Los Angeles area, the Bobcat and Lake Fires have burned over a combined 86,000 acres of land, covering L.A. County in a blanket of hazy smoke. The unhealthy air quality prompted the South Coast Air Quality Management District to issue a series of smoke advisories, advising residents to stay indoors.

Olivia Novato September 24 at 6:25 PM

Pac-12 votes to resume football, start winter season on time

This reverses the early August decision to postpone all athletic competition until 2021.

Amanda Sturges September 24 at 5:44 PM

A look at the Dodgers’ strengths and weaknesses heading to the postseason

L.A. will play in the new Wild Card Series next week.

Daniel Chaderjian September 24 at 10:05 AM

Love in the time of COVID

As we get used to the “new normal” in the age of COVID, how should college students maneuver dating? The answer is open conversation and consent.

Mari Young September 24 at 12:48 AM

Grand jury decision in Breonna Taylor case leaves nation uneasy

Today, a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville officers for killing Breonna Taylor. Only one officer was charged with three counts of “first degree wanton endangerment".

Alexis Timko, Savannah Welch September 24 at 12:18 AM

Students adjust to COVID-safe transportation practices

Students are learning how to safely take rideshares, like Uber or Lyft, and seeking out alternative ways to get around town during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Annie Wei September 24 at 12:02 AM

A quarter of L.A. County households faced food insecurity during early months of pandemic

A new USC Dornsife study reported more than 1 in 4 L.A. County Households— of all income levels— has experienced some food insecurity during the current pandemic.

Fernando September 23 at 11:46 PM

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