“We’re training AI to drive a killing robot”: USC Robotic Combat team unveils its newest creation
The robot is the first ever to be piloted by artificial intelligence.
National Donate a Book Day advocates for public literacy and reading for pleasure
The USC Undergraduate Student Government and charitable organizations donated hundreds of books on Tuesday.
SDA students respond to staff layoffs, large budget cuts
School of Dramatic Arts students organized a sit-in at 10 a.m. outside the Dick Wolf Drama Center Tuesday protesting the hefty budget cuts and recent staff layoffs in the School of Dramatic Arts. They expressed frustration over what they described as the declining quality of their academics.
Happy birthday America — let’s talk about the national debt
Up to USC held a tabling event for America’s 250th birthday, educating students about how the national debt will affect them.
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.