Latest Coronavirus Coverage

New and returning USC students compare socializing online to real life

As students take classes and interact with others on Zoom, they’ve adjusted to socializing in a new environment.

Kacie Yamamoto
3 hours ago

Life on campus during the pandemic

Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, gave their students the option to return to campus in person last August. Furman sophomores Maggie Atchley, Maddie Dresen and Jackson Blackman spoke about their year on campus during the pandemic.

Emily Chung 5:00 PM

Unsanitary jail conditions spark concern for violating constitutional rights.

A man charged for murder waits for his trial in LA County Jail during the pandemic. One of the largest jail systems in the country which sparks concerns about violating constitutional rights.

Chrissa Loukas 5:00 PM

Spread facts, not fear

From meme pages to Q-Anon conspiracy theories, social media has become a super spreader for misinformation online. Annenberg Media’s Leanna Faulk explores this trend with a misinformation expert and a skeptical USC student.

Leanna Faulk May 5 at 2:44 PM

Pre-med students find ways to help amid COVID-19

For years, students have struggled to navigate the prerequisites and application processes for medical schools. The coronavirus pandemic has induced more stress on pre-medical students with fewer shadow and volunteer openings to demonstrate a passion for medicine.

Danielle Smith May 4 at 5:00 PM

Dodger fans return to the stadium and reunite with friends to watch 2021 season

In year two of the coronavirus pandemic Dodger fans are able to enjoy the new season in-person at the stadium or their local sports bar. After a year of no fans and quarantine, fans begin to see some normalcy.

Jacquelyn Andrade May 4 at 5:00 PM

Why I flew home to Taiwan at the height of the pandemic

I was homesick, but wanted to see how the country kept its death toll so low.

Annie Wei May 4 at 7:48 AM

International students face visa challenges as U.S. embassies remain closed

Many international students face uncertainty for the fall semester due to visa complications.

Hao Xu April 26

Is there a vaccine site near you?

A collection of COVID-19 vaccination sites near South Los Angeles.

J.P. Dabu, Astrid Kayembe, Jillian Russell, Mia Brower, Andrea Klick, Emily Bonilla, Kylie Storm, Andres Guadron April 14

Students and faculty take advantage of campus libraries reopening

Some said the indoor studying spaces helped them feel more productive and hopeful about an eventual return to campus.

Nate MacKay, Olivia Corish, Una Stanisavljevic, Samantha Moskow, Avery Anderson April 1

COVID-19 cases around campus surge as criticism of wellness days rises

Despite efforts from the university’s administration to deter student travel, an increase in positive cases brought on by travel to popular spring break locations might call into question the effectiveness of wellness days.

Wyatt Allsup, Melisa Cabello Cuahutle, Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia March 25

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