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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 returns to in-person instruction

Students share feelings about being on campus amidst a rise in Omicron cases.

By Sara Atashi●

Introducing the student-led NGO bridging the gender gap in China

HelpSquared has helped over 20 high school students in China continue their education.

By Beatrice Xinran Gao and Xinchi Wang●

The tale of Aidan

A Ph.D. candidate grips the USC zeitgeist after a simple mistake led to internet stardom.

By Yannick Peterhans●

USC announces five fraternities on interim or modified suspension

The university did not disclose the names of the fraternities and reasons for suspension.

By Alexis Timko●

Law enforcement ordeal tarnishes grad student’s entry to parenthood

Kayla Love is unable to enjoy being a new mother as she tries to seek justice from DPS and Student Affairs

By Shayla Escudero and Yusra Farzan●

SCA students face challenges returning to in-person activity

Student filmmakers say they’ve experienced a disconnect in production and directing experiences since returning to in-person learning.

By Dylan Kirk●

LA County’s latest case of omicron is a USC student

The fully vaccinated student is self-isolating with mild symptoms.

By Caitlin Hernández and Nike Falade●

Making period products accessible seems simple. Why not at USC?

‘If you’re worried about where you’re going to be able to get menstrual products… you’re not going to be focused.’

By Carter Hyde●

USC Pacific Asia Museum celebrates 50th anniversary

A new exhibit featuring contemporary Asian artists will be unveiled for the occasion.

By Alexandra Donovan, Alexandra Applegate, Emma Chen, Claire Haskell, Sophia Pelaez and Nick Charles Currie●

USC students should treat Omicron like other variants

USC’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman recommends students follow standard Covid-19 health protocols.

By Yixuan Chen●

USC Housing adds University Gateway apartments to on-campus housing while tenants remain frustrated

The University Gateway apartment complex on Figueroa is home to both on-campus and off-campus students for the 2021-2022 academic year.

By Matthew Andrade●

Academic advisers overwhelmed, exhausted by increased workloads

The transition from online to in-person learning and high staff turnover rates has overwhelmed advisors at students’ expense.

By Larry Ding●

USC community reacts to anti-LDS chant at BYU game

An “offensive chant” directed at BYU fans came from the USC student section Saturday.

By Cara Westra, Joey Elbaum, Robert Gifford, Evan Wyno and Nia McMillan●

Students are the main character in their Spotify Wrapped

Users are enjoying their ‘audio aura’ evaluation and other new additions to Spotify Wrapped

By Gabriella Rudy, Grace Sodi, Sreenidhi Boopathi and Gina Nguyen●

USC Gould professor dies after tree falls on his home

Dennis Franks, a prominent attorney and adjunct at the USC Gould School of Law, died after a tree fell on his Encino home Sunday.

By Kate Hammond●