Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Camille Culbertson
USC alum projected to win race for L.A. City Attorney
Marissa Roy, a USC alum and former lecturer for the Gould School of Law, is projected to win the Los Angeles City Attorney race, with about double her opponent’s votes, according to returns published by the L.A. County Registrar Thursday night. The race has not been officially called. Roy, who was endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America’s L.A. chapter, graduated from USC in 2013 with a bachelor’s in philosophy, politics and law and a master’s in public diplomacy from Yale University.
New California Science Center exhibit brings the solar system to audiences
A film introduced the Endeavour’s journey from start to final launch as smoke billowed in mysterious clouds. When the haze dissipated, the newest, grand addition to the Science Center was revealed: the spaceship in its vertical, full form. The film about Endeavour’s final launch into space played at a media preview Wednesday, before a movie screen revealed the space shuttle in its launch position.
Nobel Prize awarded for cosmic particle research; USC physics professors weigh in
Belgian-American scientist Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in Physics Oct. 6 for his research on a rare group of cosmic neutrinos, tiny electrically neutral particles that are often referred to as “ghost particles” and could reveal the evolutionary story of the universe. Neutrinos are hard to track due to their small size, and travel everywhere, all at once, leaving stars like the sun in trillions and entering our bodies every second, according to The Associated Press News.
Los Angeles Fashion Week brings sustainability to the runway
In a concrete facility in West Hollywood, models walked down the L.A. Fashion Week runway in 3D-printed Balenciaga-style sneakers. Vuelanova, a high fashion shoe brand, made its premiere on the LAFW runway Oct. 16, presenting a new approach to street shoes: customization, self-expression and sustainability. Using artificial intelligence scanning technology available through their website, Vuelanova crafts shoes fit to individual consumers’ feet needs with sustainable filaments.
Ezra Frech brings disability awareness to the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ stage
Ezra Frech has been spending a lot less time doing homework for his business of cinematic arts degree after joining Dancing with the Stars. Now, he studies tango, sashays and partner work. Paralympic champion Frech was chosen for the 35th season of DWTS, a competition-style show where celebrities partner with a pro dancer to win the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy. Each week, judges and fans score the teams’ performances, and the lowest-scoring pair is eliminated.
Taylor Swift announces new music, USC students react
Taylor Swift announced the release of the new single “Patient Zero” on her social media platforms this Tuesday. Students across USC express their feelings about the upcoming release. “I’m going to listen to [the new single] right when it comes out,” said Lauren Bessey, a senior studying business. “I don’t really know what to expect.
International Dance League brings ‘the pro era of dance.’ And it’s in USC’s backyard.
The International Dance League (IDL) hosted the season’s Los Angeles series competition and final championship to end the season on September 19-20 at the Shrine Auditorium, drawing fans from across the U.S. and the globe. From glowing lightsticks, fans lining up over an hour before doors open and fan chants vibrating through audiences, the International Dance League is building competitive dance into a sport and a fandom.
Suspect pepper-sprays LAPD officer outside of USC Village
A suspect was caught allegedly stealing from the USC Sephora on Wednesday morning, which resulted in an on-foot pursuit after the suspect pepper sprayed an LAPD officer outside of the USC Village. Students witnessed multiple police cars and a helicopter by the Village crosswalk around 11 a.m, as well as police officers all around.
Little Lions Social Club brings together creatives and introverts
Little Lions Social Club creates a warm, minimalistic home for the stray cats of Los Angeles, moving their beds from overheated downtown concrete to plush couches resembling pebbles. In partnership with Friends of Normie Rescue, Little Lions provides a sanctuary and foster home for cats, who can later be adopted by visitors. The cat lounge began as two friends’ desire to save as many stray cats as possible, an extension of animal fosters.
Two locations, one ritual: Inside DAMO Tea House’s two LA locations
Los Angeles’s café culture has leaned increasingly into ritual-driven drinks, and DAMO Tea House — also known as DAMO — is no exception to this. The Korean-inspired teahouse centers its concept on tea culture, pairing traditional elements with a modern presentation. More than just serving drinks, DAMO leans into the atmosphere of the ritual itself, offering a space to intentionally feel calm and slowed down.
Bad Bunny promotes love amongst political turmoil
Bad Bunny never stopped believing in himself. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance brought a “huge party” to the stage, honoring Latin excellence and power, while reminding audiences, “The Only Thing More Powerful than Hate is Love.” Bad Bunny’s performance, with guest performances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, featured familiar symbols from his songs, music videos and live performances, while creating new, groundbreaking halftime motifs.
A guide to dance clubs at USC
From breaking to ballet to Bharatanatyam, USC’s dance community offers diverse styles and skill levels, open to all students. If you’ve ever wanted to pick up a new skill, pursue a longstanding love or simply meet new people, USC’s dance community has a place for everyone. USC Adaa USC Adaa is a performance-based classical Indian dance group that performs in the Kathak, Bharatanatyam and Odissi dance styles. All students, no matter prior experience, are encouraged to join.
Nail artists bring creativity and conversation to their dorms
With her desk split between chemistry homework and a LED nail lamp, Carissa Lin, a student nail artist, creates a space of creativity and comfort. While students can receive multiple nail services from gel, dip and regular polish at the Simply Nail Bar, a chain salon in the USC Village, many are turning to student nail techs. Student-run nail accounts offer a different consumer experience where clients have their nails painted by classmates, friends or club members.
Words of wisdom bestowed on the 2025 Norman Lear Awards red carpet
A red carpet rich with television champions sparked enthusiasm and deep passion amongst some of Hollywood’s leading minds in film. This Monday marked the first Norman Lear Awards: For TV that Makes a Difference, known as the Sentinel Awards for the last 25 years, which is hosted annually by the Hollywood, Health and Society and the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center.
Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies, Ghosts & Bats Crispy Potato Snacks: Trader Joe’s fall snacks ranked
Orange, pumpkin, apple and cinnamon: Trader Joe’s elevates the Halloween season with items that embody the essence of fall, most notably in their snacks and treats. In Southern California where cold days are few and far between, these treats are a way to absorb the fall and taste the changing seasons, but what snacks are truly standouts? What treats are delicious and visually appealing? 1.
Taylor Swift’s movie explores fame, friends, finding love
Taylor Swift glittered movie screens with oranges, blues and a splash of self-confidence at “The Official Release Party of A Showgirl.” From Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, AMC theaters are screening “The Official Release Party of A Showgirl,” offering viewers a unique insight into Swift’s artistic and lyrical production alongside a sneak-peek viewing of her music video and lyric videos. This movie featured the songs from Swift’s album “The Life of a Showgirl,” which was released on Oct. 3.
Actors from ‘Wicked’ to ‘One Piece’ share their approaches to fan frenzy at the Teen Vogue Summit
Actors from “Wicked,” “Wednesday,” “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” “My Life with the Walter Boys,” and the live-action “One Piece” reveal how they navigate fan interactions and balance their craft. Marissa Bode, USC alum Joy Sunday, Leah Jeffries, Iñaki Godoy and Nikki Rodriguez spoke on the “Fandom Fueled, Character Driven” panel at the 2025 Teen Vogue Summit. The actors shared how they each balanced the pressures of fan expectations while maintaining their own creative identity.
Grammy award-winner Madison Cunningham teases her new album
With a unique shift from her guitar instrumentals and external look at love, Madison Cunningham shared a sneak peek at her upcoming album “Ace.” Cunningham, a Grammy-winning artist with collaborations featuring artists like Mumford and Sons, is releasing her new album on October 10, an album of pain, healing and heartbreak. At the 2023 Grammy Awards, Cunningham won the title “Best Folk Album” for her album “Revealer.” Now, she’s shifting her musical focus inwards.
Kaufman freshmen reveal paths to fame
While they’ve achieved TikTok fame, danced in music videos and performed in onstage productions, Nolen Dubuc and Kameron Couch are starring in their newest project: being freshmen in the Gloria Kaufman School of Dance. For Dubuc, a Canadian-based dancer, actor and influencer, dance was what led him to each of his major projects. “Pretty much every job I got — at least early on — was an acting role with dancing or a dancing role in a movie,” Dubuc said.
EuroCrossAcademy: Finding Balance in Life and Sport
For the third consecutive season, EuroCrossAcademy (ECA) and Velo are teaming up to bring readers journal entries from young, aspiring student-athletes as they take on the European cyclocross circuit. This first batch of entries features ECA’s current two-week block of nine nieuwelingen (ages 15-16) riders as they compete in Belgium and the Netherlands. The second batch will feature U.S. juniors as they tackle the first youth world cup of 2024-25 in Dublin, Ireland.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Camille
Contact Camille, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack