Reelected USG senator employs unconventional campaign strategy
Zehran Muqtadir sent out thousands of emails to students to campaign for USG Senator.
Whistleblower alleged that ICE significantly reduced training programs during congressional hearing
The Department of Homeland Security is receiving a “dangerous husk” of information and training, according to a former lawyer for the agency.
USC President Beong-Soo Kim speaks to students after State of the University Address
The new president answered questions on topics ranging from free speech to the university’s AI partnership.
USC named a top producer of Fulbright Students for 13th year
Nineteen USC students and alumni received the 2025-2026 Fulbright Scholarships.
AI music artists are gaining popularity, raising concerns among human musicians
This revolutionary technology could change the landscape of the music industry.
Outrage goes viral: ‘rage bait’ becomes word of the year
“Rage bait” use has tripled this year, earning Oxford’s word-of-the-year title. Students say it captures how social media thrives on anger, blurring the line between harmless teasing and harmful manipulation.
California data centers linked to rising health and environmental impacts
California’s data centers consume huge amounts of electricity and water, causing pollution and health risks that could rise as AI usage grows.
Senate advances deal that could end nation’s longest shutdown
After 41 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history may soon come to a close. The Senate voted to move forward with a bipartisan plan, though it leaves out Democrats’ push to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. Nina Kremer reports.
Proposition 50 advertisements are off the charts
Today is California’s special election, and for months now, voters have been confronted with advertisements for and against Proposition 50 - an initiative that would allow California to redraw congressional district maps.
USC report links ICE raids to economic strain in Orange County
A study from USC’s Equity Research Institute says recent immigration enforcement actions are impacting Orange County’s immigrant communities and economy.
Home turf, high hopes: USC students weigh in on Dodgers’ World Series run
Will the Dodgers trounce the Toronto Blue Jays now that they're back on home turf? Here’s what people around the USC campus had to say about the team's home field advantage for Game 3 of the 2025 World Series
California’s special election draws federal monitors — and political tension
Federal officials are monitoring elections in California and New Jersey amid partisan disputes over the Trump administration's claims of voter fraud.
USC School of Cinematic Arts celebrates 30th anniversary of ‘Apollo 13’ with producer Brian Grazer
USC alumnus Brian Grazer shared his path from USC student to Hollywood hot shot.
Lights, camera, action: FIA hosts their 2025 fashion show
The Fashion Industry Association put on its annual fashion show featuring student and L.A.-based designers and models.