Amina Niasse

Amina Niasse

Amina is a journalism student at USC.

Introducing Capsule Magazine

USC Annenberg's new creative non-fiction vertical.

By Amina Niasse and Eddie Sun●

Hope continues for Californians as Newsom promises to assist tenants

Nearly $1.2 billion will be spent looking to alleviate renters at the end of the eviction moratorium.

By Jose Romo, Amina Niasse and Jane Lee●

The Critical Media Project allowed Los Angeles youth to “critically create” during the pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across Los Angeles adapted to online learning and got creative in finding new ways to engage with students in the virtual classroom. This was no different for the Critical Media Project (CMP) at USC, which transformed its curriculum and mentorship into the Critical Makers Lab — a virtual program to teach teens about the power of representation and identity.

By Emilie Fu, Kolton Nephew, Nicholas Cassol, Carlo Jiménez, Wyatt Allsup, Emily Bonilla and Amina Niasse●

Los Angeles nurses reflect upon a year of the COVID-19 pandemic

South Los Angeles has been one of the hardest hit areas throughout the pandemic. It has one of the highest case rates of COVID-19 in Los Angeles. Hear real-life stories from healthcare heroes and their hopes for the future.

By Anthony Gharib, Jolene Pumphrey, Katherine Salisbury, Nicholas Cassol, Enzo Luna and Amina Niasse●

L.A. businesses weigh in on the county’s reopening measures

Starting March 15, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health allowed restaurants, gyms, zoos, and museums, among other businesses, to resume indoor operations at limited capacities.

By Amina Niasse, Kenneth Kim, Emily Bonilla, Nicholas Cassol, Katherine Salisbury and Jillian Carmenate●

USC students reflect on changing COVID-19 guidelines

Despite the CDC loosening restrictions for vaccinated individuals, USC’s Chief Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman says Trojan Check will remain in place.

By Melisa Cabello Cuahutle, Amina Niasse, Dustin Hochmuth and Savannah Greene●