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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 Faculty and Students Plan Walkout for Sexual Assault Awareness

About 30 students called for change on Denim Day, an international campaign meant to combat victim blaming and spread awareness surrounding sexual violence.

By Gavin Murillo, Daniel Marable, Gordon Redfield-Gale and Nandini Mony●

Retrofitted food truck documents Armenian stories in Southern California and worldwide

The researchers’ projects – specifically those centered around oral history – emphasize the historical and cultural effects of global issues on Armenians.

By Seeran Ajemian●

Queer and Ally Student Assembly to host LGBTQ+ friendly prom

The Second Chance Prom gives queer students an opportunity to redo the heteronormative high school tradition

By Jenna Peterson, Lara Prakash and Daniel Dana●

Summer South Central shenanigans

Staying in L.A.? Here’s six things to do over the summer while living in South Central.

By Jackson Bry●

A letter to my younger self: Advice for the class of 2026

Undergraduate students reflect on what they wish they knew prior before stepping on campus.

By Myriam Alcala●

USG looks ahead to next semester plans

The Senate appointed more students to the legislative branch and communications office.

By Bryan Sarabia●

FIA to host annual Spring Fashion Show

USC’s Fashion Industry Association to bring back annual event celebrating student and local designers

By Grace Galante and Billy Harrington●

Female-led production crew tackles “Bigger Problems”

“Bigger Problems” is an upcoming film created by a female-led production team, following three teenage girls navigating “typical” high school issues.

By Sophie Sperber●

Fur and sustainability in the era of fast fashion

How consumers can lessen their environmental impact by downsizing their shopping habits.

By Kelsey Goldbach●

Decolonizing yoga in the West

How to unravel the yoga industrial complex and cultivate a conscious practice.

By Shreya Ranganath●

Class of 2022 expresses excitement for Allyson Felix’ commencement address

The decorated track star will deliver her speech to graduating seniors May 13.

By Taylor Marie Contarino, Gavin Murillo, Grace O'Neill, Suejin Lim and Adam Jasper●

Cool Globes exhibit cool renditions of climate change issues

A cross-collaboration of environmental studies and Roski students are ready to unveil their creative globe designs.

By Alicia Graham, Grace O'Neill, Jenna Peterson and Lyme Cho●

South L.A.’s ‘Gangsta Gardener’ speaks at USC

Environmental activist Ron Finley gave a presentation as part of USC’s Earth Week Celebration.

By Mateo Gutierrez, Shivani Gupta, Tess Patton and Jack Reid●

Students from Nemirovsky and Bohnett Residential College displaced by fire

Affected students will now live in Troy Hall, Cardinal Gardens and Cowlings and Ilium Residential College until the end of the semester.

By Gordon Redfield-Gale, Eli Kleinmann, Shefali Murti, Samuel Reno and Daniel Marable●

University continues to stall on all-gender restrooms

USC says it is working toward inclusivity in campus bathrooms, yet little progress has been seen in recent years.

By Michael Melinger●