From the Classroom
Laughing Through the Breakdown: How Comedy Keeps Young Americans Politically Tuned in
As distrust in government grows, political satire is helping young Americans understand, engage with and even laugh at the world around them.
USC School of Cinematic Arts celebrates 30th anniversary of ‘Apollo 13’ with producer Brian Grazer
USC alumnus Brian Grazer shared his path from USC student to Hollywood hot shot.
Save the Tiles: Inside a community effort to save Altadena’s history and home amid destruction
After the Eaton Fire destroyed most of Altadena, fireplaces were some of the only remaining artifacts. Altadena resident, Eric Garland, and the rest of his community worked together to ‘Save the Tiles.’
In Berlin, Purim represents Jewish joy and vigilance
Karneval de Purim reflects resilience and enduring threats faced by Berlin’s Jewish community.
German church leaders take a stance against the rise of ethnonationalism
They fear a repeat of Third Reich history. AfD decision-makers are dismissed from leadership positions in the church.
Los Angeles churches and schools fear the possibility of immigration enforcement visits
No raids have occurred but uncertainty persists as they prepare contingency plans.
Is leaving the U.S. the solution to your health problems?
For some, the ultimate wellness hack isn’t another supplement, meal plan or fitness tracker. It’s a plane ticket.
OPINION: America is in a situationship with Donald Trump
A lesson from Bill Maher on toxic dating habits.
The federal government restores legal status for thousands of international students, for now
USC’s 17,000 international students remain in limbo as they wait for ICE’s updated policy.
The religious refugee experience in Germany
Syrian and Ukrainian refugees in Germany have integrated differently after conflicts brought them to Central Europe.
Is sanctuary legal? Faith leaders find answers in the Bible
A Los Angeles church plans to provide undocumented immigrants with sanctuary.
The name of the game is ‘adaptation’
How USC students and faculty were affected by the 2023 entertainment industry strikes.
German Christian influencers challenge tradition with progressive faith
As Germany faces political polarization, queer Christian social media influencers talk faith, activism and identity.
German churches encourage climate action amid criticism of the country’s far-right
The German church prioritizes climate action, but in a country that has been a leader in environmental advocacy, it is still “not a nice utopia.” -- While the conservative politicians slow the push for carbon neutrality, churches across Germany urge congregants to fast for climate action.