From the Classroom

“From the Classroom” is a way for us to share some of the work done by students for course credit.

Pieces categorized in this section have undergone editorial review by a faculty member in addition to Annenberg Media’s independent student newsroom. Annenberg Media student editors reviewed these stories and published them per newsroom guidelines.

Navigating lockdown after two weeks of dating

The story of one couple learning about their political differences under the pressure of a pandemic.

Anna Pederson
June 22

Some California farmers are skeptical of government assistance in the wake of COVID-19

State officials are scrambling to help farmers and farm workers during the pandemic. But, for some, the help may be unwanted.

Abhinanda Bhattacharyya
June 1

Amid coronavirus, USC is requiring facial recognition scans of students living on campus, but the technology sparks controversy

The facial recognition device at USC also links to a questionable South Korean company that boasts contracts with government agencies.

Katherine Lippert
May 15

Is a female vice president enough? For many American women, the answer is no

Female voters reflect on prospects of breaking the gender barrier at the highest levels.

Julia Cherner May 12

13 rides, 36 different political opinions

Trapped with a stranger for a set amount of time, Uber and Lyft rides present an opportunity for very low-stakes, almost anonymous conversations about life and politics.

Kate Johnston May 12

Students gave it all to campaigns that ended early

Field organizers reflect on phone banking, door-knocking and how it felt when their candidates dropped out.

Isabella Meneses May 11

For school shooting survivors, healing from trauma is a family affair

Six months later, the impact at Saugus High is still evident.

Morgan Stephens May 7

We can’t talk about one without mentioning the other

Alissa Vierra didn’t expect her 26-year-old husband to die, and certainly wasn’t expecting him to die from the flu, leaving her a widow to their young daughter. Devastated by her loss, she spent months trying to cope with depression while still raising her daughter and attending classes. It wasn’t until a professor reached out and inspired her to put her heart into something, anything, that could help to change the system she felt slighted her husband Vincent.

Lauren Teruya May 6