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In wake of arrest, Pacific Palisades residents remain focused on rebuilding
After Jonathan Rinderknecht was arrested in Florida on Tuesday, Pacific Palisades residents reflect on the long rebuilding process.
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Concerns loom as fall break approaches
USC will soon celebrate its first break of the semester, but students' impending exams and spreading illness may hinder their ability to enjoy break to the fullest
By Nya Manneh
Viterbi memorandum sparks confusion among international students
After USC reissued federal policy guidance restricting out-of-area internships, students are feeling more anxious and uncertain than ever.
By Sarah Goldstein and Lizbeth Solorzano
Hangul and Hanbok: USC students get a taste of Korean culture on Hangul Day
The Korean language program celebrated the invention of the alphabet system with traditions and crafts.
By Michael Cahn and Emma Ibrahim
USC Hillel celebrates the second night of Sukkot on the anniversary of the October 7 attack
Members of the University of Southern California’s Hillel chapter gathered in high spirits on the second night of the Jewish holiday, Sukkot, which fell on Tuesday, October 7–the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.
By Tate Harahan
Trojans talk Taco Tuesday
USC students share their top tacos spots in Los Angeles and what the holiday means to them.
By Adriana Brady and Amy Gabriela Torres
USC alumna Xindi Zhang takes home academy gold
Zhang’s film,“The Song of Drifters,” won her gold at the 2025 Student Academy Awards.
By Kayla Xu and Ella R. Dunn
One man dead after fire at Portland Street apartment complex
A fire at a Heritage Student Housing apartment complex north of campus killed one man Tuesday afternoon. A neighbor said her smoke alarms never went off during the fire and building managers didn’t notify her of the blaze.
USC hosts conversation about overcoming political divides
The USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future helped host a conversation with Laurie Patton, president of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Tuesday evening.
By Anya Motwani
USC entrepreneurs represent Im’peccable Chicken on Shark Tank
After starting as a dorm room project, the company has made big strides.
By Ava Nicols and Krisha Sikka
Judge issues tentative ruling rejecting USC’s attempt to destroy documents in sexual assault case
In a tentative ruling, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge rejected USC lawyers’ request to destroy records in a 2021 sexual assault case involving a retired professor.
Pro-Palestinian student groups demand USC divest from Israel in walkout for Palestine
Pro-Palestinian student organizations gathered in front of Tommy Trojan in a walkout in support of Palestine. Participants marched to the administration building, where they tried to speak with university officials about the Israel-Hamas war.
Doug Emhoff reflects on his unique journey as ‘second gentleman’ and shares his hopes for the nation’s future
In the months since he and wife Kamala Harris exited the White House, Emhoff has found the silver lining in returning to Los Angeles – and to his alma mater as a distinguished visiting professor of law.
USC athletes model for Nike/SKIMS collaboration debut
Female collegiate and professional athletes modeled for the brands' websites, social media pages and in-store promotional materials.
‘Reject the Compact’ petition urges USC not to sign Trump’s contract
Faculty show support for USC to reject the federal government’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.
By Sierra Namvari and Kaylee Eiber
USC Asian Pacific American Student Services hosts Mid-Autumn Festival
Students create lanterns and snack on mooncakes during cultural celebration.
By Zoe Fan
Ian Somerhalder brings wellness brand to USC Village pop-up
Students gathered for smoothies, selfies and a scoop of Somerhalder’s wellness world.
By Natallie Shakeri and Ishita Pandey
USC students prepare for travel hiccups due to government shutdown
The government standstill, which started on Oct. 1, could create logistical issues at airports across the country.
By Logan Aghai and Olivia Giangeruso