Leilani Powell

Leilani Powell

Multimedia Journalist

Leilani Powell is an L.A. based journalist who focuses on community reporting and entertainment reporting. She is currently pursuing a double Bachelors at USC studying Journalism and Theater.

5 USC student films in the spotlight at PBS’ Fine Cut Film Festival

The film festival highlights Southern California’s most notable student-directed short films.

By Beatrice Calalang, Leilani Powell, and Lara Graves

USC President Beong-Soo Kim responds to cadaver contract report

In celebration of the International Day of Democracy, USC President Beong-Soo Kim spoke to Trojans as part of his Open Dialogue Project initiative, which is designed to promote civil discourse. Students, however, weren’t convinced.

By Leilani Powell and Beatrice Calalang

HBO’s ‘Rooster’ with Steve Carell takes USC by snowstorm

The show transformed USC’s campus into a winter wonderland on Tuesday while filming season two.

By Vicente Javier Cruz and Leilani Powell