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  • September 30 · 2 min

    What does the Protect College Sports Act mean for athletes?

    Yesterday, the Senate voted to pass the Protect College Sports Act. This bill would create a “national framework” for name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals in college sports. This gives student-athletes the right to make money while regulating money in college sports. Currently the House is out of session so we won't see a vote until after election. Jazmine Ramirez is here with some answers.

  • September 30 · 3 min

    Sustainability Hub explores biodiversity with Pete Davidson, a lizard

    Yesterday U-S-C kicked off green week to celebrate the University's efforts in sustainability. Today, Allison Agsten, the director of Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication hosted a conversation at the sustainability hub about lizards and biodiversity. She was joined by a very special guest... Here's Bia Machain, with the help of Miranda Huang, with the story

  • September 30 · 1 min

    Campus sexual assault extends beyond Cornell

    Cornell University is under fire for an alleged gang rape that occurred in 2024. Authorities announced this week that they will reopen a criminal investigation in light of a lawsuit filed by a former student, identified only as Jane Doe. As Bia Machain reports, sexual assault on campus is a systemic issue that goes far beyond Cornell.

  • September 30 · 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....

  • September 30 · 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.

  • September 29 · 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 · 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

    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.

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