Nicholas Wald

Nicholas Wald

Multimedia Journalist

Nick is a sophomore Journalism student from Manhattan, New York. He covers USC-related and political stories for Annenberg Media, and worked on a political podcast before starting at USC Annenberg. Nick is interested in technology and engineering, politics, and cultural reporting.

L.A. County COVID-19 emergency rules set to expire March 31

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal to re-extend the emergency rules’ expiry date.

By Nicholas Wald, Eric Yeh, Michael Pincus and Charlotte Shook●

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●

USC shuttle drivers take steps to unionize: ‘We drive so USC can thrive’

An upcoming vote could see drivers joining SEIU Local 721.

By Jane Walgren, Nicholas Wald and Mia Thompson●

USC Turkish Clubs Send Aid Following Earthquake

The destruction path is roughly the distance between New York City and Philadelphia.

By Nicholas Wald, Eric Yeh and Hunter Deniaud●

New DPS program hopes to curb pedestrian collisions on campus

Heads up, Trojans! The “ONE USC Safety Vision” aims to make UPC safer.

By Nicholas Wald, Daniel Palmore, Jane Walgren and Monica Esquivel●

Remembering beloved radio host Art Laboe

The L.A. radio community lost one of its icons a few days ago with the passing DJ Art Laboe. As one of the first radio DJs to play Black music in California, Laboe played a pivotal part in introducing his audience to a new style of music. Mia Thompson has more on his passing and his legacy.

By Nora Miller, Mia Thompson and Nicholas Wald●

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●

Midterm elections: USC professor to host webinar for young voters

Confused on how to fulfill your civic duty? It's midterms season, and a USC professor is holding an info session on how to vote and why students' votes matter. Nora Miller has the story on voter mobilization.

By Nora Miller, Nicholas Wald and Mia Thompson●

Smoke cannabis? Don’t worry, you won’t get fired

Would you apply for a job if your employment hinged on passing a drug test? In California, that’s about to change. On Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law prohibiting companies from making employment decisions based on a positive cannabis drug test. Matthew Tsai has the details.

By Mia Thompson, Nora Miller, Tyler Pak, Matthew Tsai and Nicholas Wald●