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USC housing workers threaten strike over “bad-faith” negotiations

USC housing workers threaten strike over “bad-faith” negotiations

Maintenance staff, technicians, painters and customer service representatives say they plan to walk off the job over unfair labor practices on the last day of fall move-in.

By Tomoki Chien and Sophie SullivanAugust 16, 2024 at 10:41AM PDT

Reports from campus on graduation day

Reports from campus on graduation day

After weeks of chaos on campus, USC Commencement is here. With the annual main-stage ceremony canceled for “safety concerns,” the individual schools’ ceremonies and celebrations are underway all across campus. Annenberg Media brings you the day’s Live Updates here:

By Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan, Lyla Bhalla-Ladd, Corinne Smith, Hali Mecklin, Sullivan Barthel, Valeria Macias, Aditya Thiyag, Malcolm Caminero, Alea Motwane, Tomoki Chien, and Tamara AlmoayedMay 10, 2024 at 12:11AM PDT

USC shuttle workers plan to walk off the job Friday, adding further turmoil to graduation weekend

USC shuttle workers plan to walk off the job Friday, adding further turmoil to graduation weekend

USC shuttle drivers plan to walk off the job Friday, protesting what they called “repeated labor law violations” by the university during union contract negotiations.

By Tomoki ChienMay 08, 2024 at 5:57PM PDT

Four Beatles biopics are in the works. But can USC students name one song?

Four Beatles biopics are in the works. But can USC students name one song?

The biopics directed by Sam Mendes are slated for release in 2027.

By Tomoki ChienFebruary 21, 2024 at 6:00PM PST

Dartmouth to require standardized test scores for applications

Dartmouth to require standardized test scores for applications

Dartmouth College is reinstating SAT and ACT test scores as a requirement for admissions, starting next year.

By Isaiah Alwin, Yana Savitsky, Charlotte Calmès, and Tomoki ChienFebruary 07, 2024 at 6:10PM PST

Days after controversial video, USC students post flyers for kidnapped Israelis

Days after controversial video, USC students post flyers for kidnapped Israelis

The display came after a viral video last week showed people tearing down similar posters.

By Tomoki ChienOctober 31, 2023 at 6:13PM PDT

Unseasonal warm weather rolling into LA just in time for Trojan Family Weekend

Unseasonal warm weather rolling into LA just in time for Trojan Family Weekend

USC students react to the sudden heat wave lasting through the week and during the Trojan Family Weekend.

By Marcel Lacey, Tomoki Chien, and Malcolm CamineroOctober 03, 2023 at 6:20PM PDT

UC schools will offer extensive online courses for low-income high schoolers. Should USC follow suit?

UC schools will offer extensive online courses for low-income high schoolers. Should USC follow suit?

USC’s NAI program offers workshops for parents and guardians focused on nutrition, wellness, financial literacy and the college application process.

By Marcel Lacey, Tomoki Chien, and Malcolm CamineroSeptember 26, 2023 at 6:17PM PDT

USC group offers grants for environmental projects

USC group offers grants for environmental projects

In latest funding round, USC’s Arts & Climate looks to support projects with “passion and vision."

By Tomoki Chien and Alia NollSeptember 12, 2023 at 5:49PM PDT

USC to replace automatic hand sanitizer dispensers in residence halls

USC to replace automatic hand sanitizer dispensers in residence halls

USC to replace automatic hand sanitizer dispensers in residence halls, “out of an abundance of caution” after a fire in the Parkside Apartments.

By Tomoki ChienFebruary 28, 2023 at 7:51PM PST

PHOTOS: On a dark and stormy day, Los Angeles votes for a mayor

PHOTOS: On a dark and stormy day, Los Angeles votes for a mayor

From the Grove to Hollywood Palladium to USC: Angelenos eagerly await electoral results. USC Annenberg photographers spread across Los Angeles to follow the electoral results live.

By Yannick Peterhans, Jason Goode, Philip Salata, Micah Chow, Tomoki Chien, and Tony FajardoNovember 08, 2022 at 9:03PM PST

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