MJ Newsom

MJ Newsom

Multimedia Journalist

MJ Newsom is a multimedia journalist in the Annenberg Media Center. He is originally from Birmingham, AL, and is majoring in journalism with a minor in legal studies. He has done work in the media center, and now works for both Pomona and Pitzer College as the voice of the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens, as well as working with KXSC Radio as a broadcaster.

Local school celebrates Reading Across America Day

Today is Read Across America Day That's a day dedicated to the importance of literacy in America. Interestingly enough, this national day was created just 25 years ago. But for what reason?

By MJ Newsom, Amy Lopez and Taryn Snyder●

Biden 2024? Experts and USC students weigh in

Following President Biden’s State of the Union Address, ARN takes the temperature of Biden’s likability and chances at a second nomination from the Democratic party.

By Matt Chen, MJ Newsom and Cami Twomey●

Why is California’s population declining?

Is the Golden State losing its luster? More than 500,000 people have left California in the past two years due to increasing costs of living and stressors from the COVID-19 pandemic.

By MJ Newsom and Paige Shea●

Mahomes or Hurts? USC students sound off and shell out for the Super Bowl

Nothing will top last year's Super Bowl when the L.A. Rams won at home in Sofi Stadium, but USC students are still here for the big game. Some even have money riding on Sunday's game.

By Matt Chen, MJ Newsom and Susan Nyrienda●

How would USC students spend the 700 Million Powerball Jackpot?

What would you do with 700 million dollars? Well, if you won the Powerball lottery, you'd be lucky enough to have to make that decision. Don't get too excited... there's about a 1 in 300 million chance that you'll win, but nevertheless we asked students on USC's campus what they would do with all that money.

By MJ Newsom and Hali Mecklin●

Three UVA football players dead, two injured in shooting

The University of Virginia community mourns and weighs feelings of safety with current gun laws as another tragedy strikes the University of Idaho.

By MJ Newsom and Narayan Pereda●

JEP’s 50th Anniversary: A Guide to USC’s Largest Service-Learning Program

The service program partners USC students with community organizations.

By Ethan Galbraith, Grace Gerstner, Irene Kim and MJ Newsom●

It’s kickoff time! USC prepares for the 2022 World Cup

Students and local businesses prepare to watch the worldwide soccer tournament beginning Nov. 20.

By MJ Newsom, Irene Kim, Nataly Lozano, Devon Lee and Haylee Clophus●

USC students plan to cast their votes: absentee ballots, registration and more

Students share their thoughts and mixed plans for voting in the upcoming midterm elections.

By Irene Kim, Chris Ajose-Nixon, MJ Newsom and Logan Drone●

Not a music festival: USC provides vaccines during ‘Vaxchella’

Students, faculty, and staff can receive the flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster during the two-week event.

By Sam Bitman, MJ Newsom and Steven Tran●

Peter V. Ueberroth plaque unveiled in the Court of Honor at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Ueberroth joins the likes of John F. Kennedy, Jackie Robinson and Nelson Mandela with this honor.

By Gabriella Medina, MJ Newsom and Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan●

USC Marshall announces updated Business of Cinematic Arts Degree

This joint degree program will be the first of its kind in the school’s history.

By Anthony Slade, Steven Tran, Ethan Galbraith, Maisy White, MJ Newsom, Sissy Arenas and Taryn Snyder●

American singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Clarkson’s iconic award drew attention from fans across the globe.

By MJ Newsom, Edward Huang and Irene Kim●

No AC at USC

Students struggle in non-air conditioned dorms amidst extreme California heat wave.

By Sabrina Rubio, MJ Newsom, Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan and Gabriella Medina●