Dana Hammerstrom

Dana Hammerstrom

Multimedia Journalist

Dana Hammerstrom is a Multimedia Journalist for Annenberg Media from Half Moon Bay, California. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, and will graduate in May 2025. She has contributed to Annenberg Media's digital publication as well as the Daily Trojan as a sports beat writer.

L.A. Metro announces ambassador program

Around 300 ambassadors will help riders throughout the rail systems

By Dana Hammerstrom, Nina Moothedath and Jack Smith●

Xpressions dance their way into USC recreational sports

One of USC’s dance companies, Xpressions, was voted in to be a new rec sport on campus. A change of status that will bring essential funding support to the group.

By Shaudeh Farjami, Dana Hammerstrom and Matt Chen●

Increased wildfire risk due to California rainstorms

Why new vegetation makes it important to prepare for fires

By Jack Smith, Dana Hammerstrom and Nina Moothedath●

USG presidential candidates try to boost their student engagement

Ahead of the second campaign round, USG candidates are exploring ways to enhance their connection to students.

By Nataly Lozano, Jack Smith, Dana Hammerstrom and Jason Pham●

Classes put on hold after 48,000 UC academic workers strike for better pay

With some student workers paying up to 70% of their income for housing, protestors demand sustainable conditions.

By Dana Hammerstrom, Kimberly Aguirre, Irene Kim and Gabriella Medina●

Is 16 too young to vote? Culver City weighs in on their midterm ballot

Measure VY is the only measure in the nation that intends to lower the voting age this midterm season.

By Dana Hammerstrom, Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan and Anthony Slade●

A voter’s guide to California’s midterm propositions

Californians will have the chance to vote on these seven measures in the midterm elections next week.

By Anthony Slade, Kimberly Aguirre, Vincent Demonte and Dana Hammerstrom●

Sexual assault survivors share their stories in a new exhibit at the Tutor Center

Breaking Silence, USC Hillel’s Bradley Sonnenberg Wellness Initiative and A Path 2 Courage partner up to bring awareness to issues of sexual assault and domestic violence on campus.

By Andie Kalinowski, Maisy White, Skye Lee and Dana Hammerstrom●

Staying in town for fall break? We’ve got you covered.

Check out these LA spots over the long weekend.

By Dana Hammerstrom, Edward Huang and Gabriella Medina●

Women at USC share challenges faced in male-dominated classrooms

Gender parity is not enough for women at USC to feel heard.

By Dana Hammerstrom, Safira Khan and Kimberly Aguirre●

From media rights to athlete representation: will all USC sports benefit from the move to the Big Ten?

With USC athletics leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten conference, some question the streaming equity of sports that don’t always get the attention.

By Dana Hammerstrom●