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Wednesday · 2 min
Students spill their cafe orders on National Coffee Day
Today is national coffee day, perhaps the most celebrated holiday in the country! Annenberg reporter Audrey Im spoke with students in the U-S-C village about their go-to orders... and weekly coffee budgets. Here are some of their responses; Bryn Hogan has the story....
Wednesday · 5 min
Let's meet our LA city council candidates; Estuardo Mazariegos
he LA City Council seat for District 9 is up for grabs. District 9 happens to encompass the U-S-C campus, along with Historic South Central, and parts of South Park in Downtown LA. Jose Ugarte and Estuardo Mazariegos are running for the seat. In a two-part series, we’ll be interviewing both candidates to get a sense of how each plans to work with U-S-C and the South Central community. Today we sat down with Estuardo Mazariegos right here in Studio B. Mazariegos prides himself on his role as a long-time community organizer here in Historic South Central. He is the Co-Director of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, a non-profit that works to unite low-income communities around policy and leadership development. Beyond this, he helped lead the effort to implement the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance and the Resident Protection Ordinance, to help pass Measure ULA. All of these initiatives protect tenant rights across the city and raise budgets for housing. He is endorsed by both DSA and Bernie Sanders.Maya Bashawaty has the story.
Tuesday · 6 min
How bright is the future of space exploration?
NASA held a press conference today to discuss their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The spacecraft was last seen in headlines in 2024 when NASA declared their launch a type A mishap. The astronauts aboard were stuck on the International Space Station for a year. USC astronautical engineering professor David Barnhart shares his expectations for future space missions.
September 25 · 5 min
Trump hosts Chinese leader amid high tensions
President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House for a state dinner. The meeting comes as artificial intelligence leaders call for a global slowdown and as Trump imposes high tariffs on China and other nations. ARN spoke with Chenggang Xu, a senior research scholar at Stanford's Center on China's Economy and Institutions.
September 25 · 3 min
Californians divided on Billionaire Tax
California's proposed Billionaire Tax is one of the most controversial ballot measures in the November general election. But what is Prop 40, and why are Californian's do divided? Liam Wady has the story.
September 25 · 1 min
Gen Z alcohol use declines
A new study from the Keck School of Medicine reveals surprising findings on alcohol consumption. Researchers found that adults as a whole have been drinking less, but trends vary for different demographics across age groups. Nicholas Corral has more.
September 25 · 2 min
Can music videos survive the 2020s?
The MTV Video Music Awards take place this Sunday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Artists including Madonna and Shaboozey are set to perform. But, are young people even watching music videos as much as they used to? Jackson Sneeringer has the story
September 25 · 2 min
"We won't quit until we get to the truth" : New details from Norman Wells case after jury verdict
Nolan Xavier Wells went with his friends to celebrate the fourth of July off the coast of Mississippi at Horn Island. His friends came back to the mainland without him. His body was found two days later, kickstarting an investigation. This morning, attorneys and experts provided additional details about the contents of Nolan Wells’ phone… and the findings surrounding his death. Gracen Fling has the story.
September 25 · 3 min
Groups protest at in L.A. against Chinese leaders visit
Annenberg Media reporter Anahita Saxena went to downtown Los Angeles, where groups supporting Tibetan Americans and human rights protested Chinese leader Xi Jinping's White House visit.
September 25 · 1 min
Judge orders Trump to allow media access
A judge ruled that outlets recently banned from the White House are being given their press badges back. Emma Moccia has the story.
September 25 · 1 min
USC-Navy cadaver contract ends
As of today, the USC Keck School of Medicine is ending its cadaver contract with the U.S. Navy for medical training using donated bodies. The medical school shared these details with Annenberg Media in an emailed statement. Marina Yazbek has the story.
September 24 · 1 min
Blood Drive
At USC today, students were able to get flu shots at a tent in the farmer's market -- and donate blood during a mobile drive in the Village. Hawa Yusuf reports on how bringing these services to directly students on campus can make it easier for them to take part.
September 24 · 2 min
Stevie Wonder Tribute Show
Bovard Auditorium will host a one-night-only concert on Thursday honoring the legacy of Stevie Wonder.
September 24 · 2 min
Surrogacy Standoff
The Supreme Court declined to hear a case Tuesday to pause a California ruling that named a couple the legal parents of the baby born to their surrogate.
September 24 · 1 min
Trump's "Superintelligence"
President Trump said at the U.N. that he wants to rename AI to "superintelligence."
September 24 · 1 min
Ole Miss Student Deaths
The recent deaths of two students at the University of Mississippi has lead to nationwide drug safety concerns. At USC, students reflect on the importance of drug safety and overdose prevention in their community.
September 24 · 3 min
Global AI Regulation
Countries around the world are debating who should keep AI in check, and not everyone agrees. This week a group on nations made a push for global oversight of AI, but some of the world's biggest AI powers stayed on the sidelines. We sit down with guest Elizabeth Rothman to discuss where global AI regulation is headed.
September 23 · 3 min
School of Cinematic Arts community voices concern over Paramount merger
The final major legal hurdle for the merger plans between Paramount and Warner Bros. was resolved yesterday following California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s disclosure of a proposed settlement. The deal is expected to close imminently. Actors and entertainment workers who oppose the settlement protested today in front of Paramount Pictures’ studio in Hollywood. Dymond Walker discusses the merger and how it’ll affect USC’s film school.
September 23 · 2 min
Board of Supervisors announces new plan to address homelessness
The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors held a public hearing this morning on an updated plan for the County's Department of Homeless Services and Housing, The department officially launched on January 1, 2026. Jazmine Ramirez has the story.
September 23 · 3 min
Lucas Museum finally opens its doors
After over eight years of construction, George Lucas's Museum of Narrative Art finally opened its doors to the public. The billion-dollar institution sits right outside of USC. Miranda Huang went to the grand opening to talk to the first visitors.

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