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Annenberg Media's USC desk covers daily news that is central to campus life and the Los Angeles area. We’re staffed by new and returning students of all levels. Our goal is to produce stories that are timely, thought-provoking and foster connections between students and the communities around us. People can read breaking news, originally reported in-depth features and stories that help improve someone’s experience on campus by explaining how it works.

USC club offers preventative sexual assault workshops to student organizations

After more than one year of remote learning and social distancing, sexual assault at USC could become even more prevalent as students celebrate their return to campus.

By Christina Liu and Grace Harrington●

Former USC Dean, LA City Councilman indicted on federal corruption charges

Former Dean Marilyn Louise Flynn and Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas were indicted for alleged role in a bribery scheme

By Yusra Farzan●

Employer coverage of reproductive health could help destigmatize infertility

American companies have an opportunity to influence the conversation around infertility

By Nicholas Khazzam●

Indigenous Peoples’ Day prompts questions of what comes next

The celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday of October marks a turning point in the recognition of Native Americans, but there is still much work to be done

By Wilko Martínez-Cachero●

Breast Cancer Awareness Month drives home importance of preventative screening

Advocates hope to increase screening after a decline induced by the pandemic which largely impacted women of color.

By Sahil Kurup, Justin Heo and Rhysea Agrawal●

10 things around campus to do for Fall Break

Staying close to campus for Fall Break? Here is a list of things to do around L.A.

By Evan Wyno, Royce Epperson and Sara Atashi●

USC fuel station offers convenient alternative to local pumps

The station’s regular gas price is 7 cents cheaper than the L.A. average and touts convenience as its selling factor, allowing students to pay with their USCards.

By Hanna Kang●

Trojan Family Weekend costly, unnecessary for some families

Cost, distance, and the impending fall break keep some parents from visiting for the weekend

By Thomas Johnson, Kaitlyn Huamani and Patrick Warren●

View from the Lighthouse

Anaheim sober living home provides a safe harbor for those struggling with mental health, addiction, and housing insecurity

By Perry Budd●

USG Meeting Briefing for the week of 10/11

USG is in the planning stages with various projects.

By Abigail Gutwein●

The failures of the Afghanistan War, explained

Prominent voices from USC and other communities detail 20 years of inadequacy in Middle East.

By Diego Ramos●

Fall break poses potential COVID-19 threat due to student travel

Even though travelling over fall break isn’t explicitly discouraged this year, USC health officials suggest staying vigilant.

By Alexandra Donovan, Will Simonds, Eddie Sun and Veronica Sierra●

Strong winds sweep LA, USC campus left with little damage

Heavy Santa Ana winds helps spread California wildfires.

By Anthony Robledo●

USC Housing lifts ‘no-guest’ restrictions amid low COVID-19 rates

Students ready to welcome back guests to their rooms as the no-guest policy is lifted.

By Brynley Jonson●

‘Double Ten Day’ celebrated by students Sunday

Taiwanese National Day honors service members and allows students to reconnect with others who identify as Taiwanese.

By Emma Chen, Jocelyn Stone, Michael Gribbon, Sophia Pelaez and Ngai Yeung●