Putting a face to the byline: USC students tackle media trust crisis
Two USC Iovine and Young Academy juniors have created a start-up aiming to help journalists bridge the gap between reporter and reader.
Iovine and Young students create a news app
David Rodin and Zubin Hydrie are juniors earning their degrees in the intersection of technology, business, and the arts at USC’s Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy (IYA).
California governor’s race widens after Eric Swalwell exit
Leading Democratic candidate for California governor Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign Sunday. The decision comes after Swalwell was accused of sexual assault and misconduct by former staff members.
LA County sees increase in flea-borne typhus cases
With more than 200 cases reported last year, health officials say flea-borne typhus is rising across Los Angeles County and could increase further in the warmer months.
USC admits nearly 10,000 students with record-high GPA
Out of nearly 80,000 applicants, USC admitted about 10,000 students to the Class of 2030, with an average GPA of 3.92. As admitted student days begin, tour guides say campus will see an increase in visitors.
USC students share their shopping plans for the busiest shopping days of the year in a post-government shutdown economy.
The weekend after Thanksgiving is commonly characterized by phenomena Black Friday and Cyber Monday, coupled with the start of holiday spending. But are people spending less this holiday season than in previous years due to inflation?
‘To the nuns, this heist is life-or-death’: ‘Nuns with Guns’ is 1 of 4 short films in SCA’s senior thesis program
“Nuns with Guns” is an action-comedy that follows three nuns who, when faced with the foreclosure of their church, take matters into their own hands and rob a bank.
Daily vaping surges among teens in 8th to 12th grade, according to new Keck study
Study finds nearly double the number of teens vaping every day since 2020, with more struggling to quit.
SNAP benefits will be partially paid out in November
How much money and when the funds will be given to those experiencing food insecurity is still unclear.
California enacts first state-level ban on ultra-processed foods in school meals.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “Real Food, Healthy Kids” bill, with a plan to define ultra-processed foods and phase them out of school cafeterias by 2035.
USC entrepreneurs represent Im’peccable Chicken on Shark Tank
After starting as a dorm room project, the company has made big strides.
Safety concerns arise among religious worshippers following shooting and arson attack at church in Michigan
Students reevaluate how safe they feel seeking faith and safety at their respective religious institutions following yet another church shooting in Michigan on Sunday.
Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin speaks at USC on his new memoir
The new author spoke at Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall to promote his new book and discuss bipartisan politics.
USC students reflect on their experiences at the Emmy Awards
At a night celebrating some of the biggest names in television, some USC students were able to experience the Emmy's ceremony up close.
FDA launches major phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes in push for healthier America
Under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s initiative “Make America Healthy Again,” the FDA is moving to eliminate synthetic dyes linked to health risks from the U.S. food supply, including red dye No. 40, replacing them with natural alternatives by 2026













