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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.

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USC set to open a campus on the Capital

The University announced this Wednesday the Trojan Family will have a new headquarters. USC will now have a campus in the heart of American politics and news--Washington D.C.

By Taylor Contarino and Isa Johnson●

Grand opening of the Dunamis House eases student housing woes

The Los Angeles Room and Board provides more spaces for unhoused students in the city with their new Boyle Heights home.

By Marco Ramirez, Siara Carpenter and Sullivan Barthel●

USC Alumni represented at the 95th Academy Awards

USC continues to produce Oscar nominees and winners as four alumni are nominated this year.

By Sixx Orange and Eric Yeh●

From anecdotes to the big screen: SCA’s Latinx Association debuts “Tortillas,” film to celebrate heritage

Screenwriting junior Brandy Hernandez represents the Latinx community at SCA by telling the story of her cooking with her grandfather.

By Nicole Santos●

Getting into the right ‘Mindset’ with K-pop star Eric Nam

Brothers Eric and Brian Nam spoke about their mental health app at USC event.

By Daphne Yaman and Monica Esquivel●

New USG leaders describe ‘misogyny’ within student government

USG President Hannah Woodworth acknowledged a complaint has been filed, as members split over the culture of the organization.

By Jacob Wheeler●

USC students create new airport rideshare pairing app

Three trojans created the app to improve the travel experience for students riding to campus from LAX airport.

By Daniel Palmore●

Acclaimed Afghan graffiti artist celebrates International Women’s Day with USC students

The live art session invited students to paint in an open outdoor setting on Wednesday afternoon.

By Mia Thompson, Sana Mahmud and Tatiana Sataua●

Students express concerns after USC raises undergraduate tuition

Students are worried after recent news that the university approved a tuition increase of 5% for the 2023-24 school year, making the annual tuition $66,640.

By Nora Miller and Sophia Ketterer●

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Afghanistan’s first female graffiti artist

USC Visions and Voices hosts Shamsia Hassani in celebration of International Women's Day.

By Payton May and Veronique Louis-Jacques●

Pizza, Please: USC Village welcomes a new restaurant

Pizza, Please: USC Village welcomes a new restaurant addition. The new place comes as the only place in the Village to offer pizza

By Megan Duncan and Avery Goodman●

USC raises tuition by 5% for the 2023-24 school year

Students will pay $66,640 in undergraduate tuition for the upcoming academic year.

By Tess Patton●

Women’s History Month highlights the ongoing fight for women’s rights in Iran

Members of the USC Iranian community build momentum for the Women, Life, Freedom movement in Iran.

By Julia Zara, Kamyar Moradi and Brooklyn Blasscyk●

Meals off the Metro: A guide to global cuisine for Trojans staying local

Staying in L.A. for spring break? Hop on the Metro and grab a bite with your week off!

By Joseph Hyslop, Nicole Bednar and Maddy Brown●

10 things to do this Women’s History Month at USC

Here are some movies, speakers and art to support for this month!

By Nicole Bednar and Charlotte Shook●

LAPD considers alternative response organizations to be dispatched for non-violent calls

A Protective League proposal lists 28 calls that can be redirected to other resources.

By Sullivan Barthel, Kassydi Rone, Marco Ramirez and Sixx Orange●