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Broadcasting the Olympics
Journalist David Neal stopped by USC to talk about what it’s like to broadcast the Olympics. With Los Angeles set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, what could media coverage look like in and nearby USC?
Nonprofit works to support unhoused college students in LA
With California reporting high numbers of unhoused students, a local nonprofit, Jovenes, is working to provide housing support and resources for college students in need.
Journalists navigate growing restrictions on press freedoms
Journalists are not letting barriers to official channels deter them from pursuing meaningful stories despite new restrictions on reporters’ access to crucial spaces at the White House and Pentagon. In light of these restrictions, which have cut off journalists from traditional access points, Jon Steinberg, executive editor of The San Francisco Standard, doubts the changes will stifle meaningful reporting. That “wasn’t necessarily the way that you get the real stories anyway,” he said.
Noche de Cultura celebrates Latine culture within USC community
As Latine Heritage Month came to a close on October 15, USC hosted a celebration of cultural pride filled with music and cultural exhibitions in the wake of heightened political attacks towards immigrant communities. Noche De Cultura took place in Founders Park, where students and faculty gathered to enjoy live performances, concessions and closing remarks from Provost Guzman.
USC Keys to Life Walk encourages students to reflect on purpose in a changing world
USC is giving students a new way to pause and reflect with the Keys to Life Walk, a weekly series created by Professor Elisabeth Weiss of the Viterbi School of Engineering. The program brings students together for guided Wednesday walks across campus where conversations about purpose, identity and emotional intelligence take center stage.
New California state law targets antisemitism in K-12 schools
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an anti-discrimination bill into law last Monday on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel, saying that it will combat antisemitism and other forms of bias within K-12 schools. AB 715, which passed the assembly with a 68-0 vote, grants local boards of education new authority to determine whether books or teachings promote bias or discrimination and decide appropriate actions upon their findings.
Students find reassurance and resources at USC Safety & Preparedness Fair
College life moves fast, but when the unexpected happens, seconds matter. USC’s Safety and Preparedness Fair showed students how to slow down and stay safe. Students, staff and faculty gathered for the event on Monday at Hahn Plaza, where they could purchase emergency kits and supplies from SOS Survival Products, pick up information on disaster readiness and participate in hands-on fire extinguisher use training.
Play hard and work harder: Employers eagerly connect with USC students at Culture and Community Recruiting Event
Students lined up on Trousdale to speak to employers and submit their resumes on Wednesday for internships and post-graduate jobs in the Los Angeles area, and employers were just as eager to meet them. “I always thought it’d just be really exciting to just touch base with students in a more authentic way as they’re passing,” said Lexis Withers, a representative from the United States Golf Association.
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