Latest Coronavirus Coverage

Weighing the viability of virtual concerts

As live performances have come to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many wonder whether livestream shows are proper substitutes for the real deal

Nicole Antounian , Cari Spencer and Ava Brand
4 days ago

Run it Back: COVID-19 has helped propel the Pac-12 into playoff contention

Now that the Pac is back, the Trojans have a chance at the College Football Playoff.

Lauren Merola October 14 at 6:23 PM

USC students foster community amid pandemic through pop-up coffee shop

Some Cup of Troy customers said the coffee shop offers socially-distanced interaction among students living around campus.

Baoqi "Eileen" Chen, Ghalib Ashai October 13 at 8:13 PM

Lakers victory parade on hold due to COVID-19 concerns

Lakers fans said they understood why the parade had to be postponed, but look forward to celebrating the team's championship with the rest of Los Angeles.

Anthony Quach October 13 at 7:04 PM

School of Dramatic Arts students unsure about their futures as COVID-19 shutters professional and student theater

The continued postponement of USC and Broadway shows has some students and alumni of the School of Dramatic Arts fearful for the theater industry.

Nataly Joseph, Guilherme Guerreiro, Jessica Doherty, Arantza Popo, Marissa Russ, Oscar Brito, Chichi Valle-Riestra, Allie Anthony October 13 at 6:42 PM

USC stands firm on COVID-19 protocols amidst chaos at the White House

Since returning to the White House from Walter Reed Hospital, President Donald Trump’s tweets and actions have sparked much backlash online. Many believe he is downplaying the severity of the coronavirus. But his words are not changing how USC is responding to the pandemic.

Hannah Woodworth, Olivia Corish October 6

Students petition for pass/no pass grading option for the fall semester

The petition, which had over 2,200 signatures as of publication, says that students are struggling academically and emotionally during the pandemic and should be afforded grading flexibility.

Noah Somphone, Danielle Smith, Phoebe Zheng, Ana Mata October 6

The emergence of the Chinese film market during COVID-19

As theaters begin to open to the public after months of lockdown, the global film industry is turning to Chinese audiences for revenue.

Todd Lu October 5

California parents and students participate in Zoom Out protests to demand return to in-person learning

Some parents and students across California argued that remote learning is detrimental to students' mental health and social skills, prompting Zoom Out protests.

Baoqi "Eileen" Chen, Ghalib Ashai, Anthony Quach September 29

USC Hotel TikToks spark controversy over ‘privileged’ students

The posts from students quarantining with coronavirus raised questions about USC students' responsibility to practice social distancing to protect the campus' surrounding community.

Nataly Joseph, Emma Foreman, Giulia Orsenigo, Roseana Martinez, Guilherme Guerreiro September 29

Helton, Slovis and St. Brown react to Pac-12 football restart

Amon-Ra St. Brown is “ready to rock” this season.

Lauren Merola September 27

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