Polina Cherezova

Tensions continue to rise at the Russia and Ukraine border, as the entire world awaits the Kremlin’s next move. Though we all know this is going on, do we truly know what is happening and why this conflict exists? Co-director of European studies and USC professor in the department of politics and international relations Robert English broke down what the conflict is about.

Protests have been ensuing across USC’s campus after a sexual assault allegation came to light in a recent DPS report. The alleged crime took place at the Sigma Nu fraternity during a party where drinks are believed to have been spiked.

This is Portraits of a New Normal, a series of podcasts from Annenberg Radio News. Tune in to this episode for stories about Tik Tok, mental health, and business.

Last year, amid a pandemic as well political and racial strife, composer Derrick Spiva Jr. released an excerpt of his piece,”To be a Horizon,” which, like so much of his work combines Western classical music with influences from around the world, like Ghanaian drumming, Persian classical music, gospel, and more. Polina Cherezova spoke with Spiva about “To be a Horizon” and the birth of his genre-breaking musical style.

“A long time ago, in a concert far, far away…” Two classical pianists engaged in musical battle. They call themselves — the Super Piano Brothers.

Two sisters chase art to opposite sides of the world.

Mixtape Series splice classical music with genres like rock, electronic and pop finding similarities between harmony, rhythm, and mood. Their hope is that audiences will come for one genre and stay for the other. The (now) four co-artistic directors of Mixtape are continuing to create mini mixes and recordings of their favorite tunes ranging from Bach to Radiohead, all using their classical musical instruments.

Composer Derrick Spiva Jr. talks with Polina Cherezova about his journey to classical music and the recent release of “To be a Horizon".

There was a big party this weekend - Biden-Harris supporters gathered in the streets across the nation to celebrate the news that their candidates had won the election. USC students took part.

The long time Republican state of Texas might turn Democrat in 2020

We’re one day away from Election Day 2020. A USC Dornsife “Daybreak” poll was one of the most accurate of all the polls in 2016. Today’s Dornsife poll has Former Vice President Joe Biden leading president Trump by a little more than ten points.

Ballet dancers around the world have transformed their homes into mini ballet studios, but imagine preparing for a triple pirouette only to run straight into your desk. Some students are fortunate to live 15 minutes away from their studio where they can work with their teachers in person — 6 feet apart with a mask on. Other dancers have no choice but to continue ballet virtually from their cramped bedroom spaces.