L.A. Metro launches Ambassador program to restore confidence in local transit
The Los Angeles Metro launched a new pilot ambassador program, deploying nearly 300 trained employees throughout the bus and rail system to increase rider safety and cleanliness.
USC Thornton building closes due to storm damage, classes remote or relocated until further notice
USC Thornton students won’t be able to attend some classes in person this week. The Music Complex building has been closed until further notice due to significant damage from the rain.
Student groups collect donations for Turkey-Syria earthquake relief
Turkish organizations at USC are working together to gather donations for their home country after the Turkey-Syria earthquake. We spoke to the president of the Turkish Graduate Student Association about the importance of finding ways to help.
Death toll in Turkey and Syria rises after major earthquake
On this episode of ATVN, an earth studies expert compares the fault in Turkey to the fault in California.
USC strengthens college football playoff bid after win over Notre Dame
USC is one step closer to the College Football Playoff after two rivalry wins against UCLA and the University of Notre Dame. We spoke to the director of the USC Annenberg Institute of Sports, Media, and Society about his predictions for the team’s post-season success.
UC workers go on strike for higher pay and benefits
Thousands of University of California academic workers go on strike. We spoke to teaching assistants at UCLA about their demands for increased pay and benefits.
Kamala Harris visits L.A. to rally for Karen Bass for mayor
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a Democratic rally at UCLA. We hear from UCLA students about the importance of voting in this year’s election.
Early voting centers open in L.A. as election day nears
As early voting centers open across Los Angeles, USC hosts a mobile voting site at the USC Village. We spoke to the president of VoteSC about how these sites can increase political participation.
Antisemitic hate in L.A.-area following Kanye West’s comments
On this episode of ATVN, hear from a student who found flyers spreading antisemitic propaganda in her neighborhood
Civic leaders call for Nury Martinez to resign from L.A. City Council following leaked audio recording
Nury Martinez steps down as president of L.A. City Council following a leaked audio recording revealing her making racist comments. We spoke to a law professor about California’s privacy and recording laws.
Karen Bass campaigns on reproductive rights, encourages Angelenos to vote
The Democratic congresswoman joined pro-choice organizations at the Women’s March Action headquarters.
Cellphone thefts on the rise near USC campus
USC Department of Public Safety shares tips on how to keep personal belongings safe after an uptick in cellphone thefts near campus.
Queen Elizabeth II: Santa Monica pub streams funeral service
the British community in LA came together to pay their respects to the queen.
Elon Musk to buy Twitter in $44 billion deal, privatize company
Twitter accepts Elon Musk's buyout deal, which raises questions about the company’s future and user engagement. Hear from a stock market expert about the significance of the deal for Twitter’s shareholders.
