Hugo Turner

Multimedia Journalist

Hugo Turner is a second-year student at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Being a filmmaker and musician as well as a journalist, Turner is especially dedicated to examining media and its social impact.

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The race for CA governor: Becerra surges as Swalwell and Yee drop from race

The 2026 governor’s race continues to change as candidate Xavier Becerra has risen from 4 to 13% in polls after former U.S. Rep. Eric Swallwell and former state Controller Betty Yee's departures.

By Hugo TurnerApril 21, 2026 at 9:21PM PDT

Lionel Richie and Sarah Jessica Parker to visit USC

The two icons will attend among the over 500 participants and more than 100 panel conversations that are going to bring literary life to campus for the LA Times’ annual event.

By Brooke Lordino and Hugo TurnerApril 16, 2026 at 9:56PM PDT

Hear from the fans who didn’t quite catch ‘Bieber Fever’ this weekend

Justin Bieber’s performance during the first weekend of Coachella has gone viral. But not everyone is feeling sentimental.

By Hugo Turner, Evyn Ableson, and Diya SadhuApril 16, 2026 at 8:45PM PDT

Democrats unsure of gubernatorial frontrunner as Eric Swalwell drops from race

Rep. Eric Swalwell has announced his plan to resign both from candidacy and office amid sexual harassment and assault allegations. A political consultant gives his take on where the party stands less than two months from primaries.

By Elainna Hemming and Hugo TurnerApril 14, 2026 at 10:04PM PDT

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.

By Miranda Huang, Nina Kremer, and Hugo TurnerApril 07, 2026 at 9:56PM PDT