Matthew Tsai

Matthew Tsai

Multimedia Journalist

Matthew Tsai is a multimedia journalist from Pasadena, California, majoring in journalism with a minor in social work. He has interests in sports and film industry coverage.

Proposal for mental health and addiction beds for L.A.’s unhoused community heard Thursday

Los Angeles County settlement rejected for the second time, judge wants more action and oversight.

By Claire Sures, Matthew Tsai and Charlotte Shook●

The rise in California home prices hits communities of color harder

Disparities in housing prices across racial and ethnic groups affect South L.A. residents.

By Chuck White, Matthew Tsai, Michael Pincus, Maddy Brown and Nicole Bednar●

Casa de Rosas campus reopened for previously unhoused veterans

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass spoke at the development’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

By Michael Pincus, Anjali Patel and Matthew Tsai●

As campaign trails heat up, students share their approval ratings for potential presidential candidates

Trojans weigh in on the political landscape for 2024.

By Nicholas Wald, Eric Yeh, Michael Pincus, Matthew Tsai, Hunter Deniaud and Nina Moothedath●

A Trojan’s guide to spending spring recess in LA

From an apocalypse themed brunch to St. Patrick’s Day parade, here are ideas how to spend the break.

By Michael Pincus, Anjali Patel and Matthew Tsai●

California is due for a major earthquake, but is USC ready to combat it?

Faculty and students share concerns and tips for surviving “The Big One”.

By Claire Sures, Matthew Tsai and Hunter Deniaud●

Tulsi Gabbard leaves the Democratic Party

Today, former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party, calling its leaders quote "an elitist cabal of warmongers." Here's Matthew Tsai for more on the story.

By Matthew Tsai, Tyler Pak and Nicholas Wald●

Rick Caruso: Parents left confused after soccer club meeting turns out to be a mayor promotion event

A Los Angeles youth soccer club held a meeting that turned out to be Rick Caruso promotion event. Parents were confused, and you might be, too. An honest mistake or a deceitful plan? Who knows? Tyler Pak and Matthew Tsai have the story.

By Tyler Pak, Nicholas Wald and Matthew Tsai●

Rihanna’s Super Bowl comeback excites students

Breaking news: A football game will open and close for a Rihanna concert in early February. Just kidding... But not really. Matthew Tsai grabs students' opinions on Rihanna performing at Super Bowl LVII [57], which will be her first live performance in five years.

By Matthew Tsai and Tyler Pak●