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Starbucks, Target & CityWalk: How to have a Wicked time in LA
Grab your broomsticks because “Wicked” is set to release this Friday. The film is directed by USC alum Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Supporting characters include Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard and Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible. Prior to the film’s release, its marketing has reached diverse markets including entertainment, food, beauty, culture and more.
Beyoncé joins Kamala Harris on stage at Houston Rally
Beyoncé shared the stage with Kelly Rowland and Kamala Harris in her hometown Houston, Texas on Oct. 25. Although expected to perform, the singer came to speak on the importance of reproductive rights, listening to women and making voices heard. “For all the men and women in this room and watching around the country. We need you,” Beyoncé said. “It’s time to sing a new song. A song that began 248 years ago.
From USC FemFest to Austin City Limits: The Herstory of Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan performed her last tour dates of the year on the American Express stage at Austin City Limits on weekends one and two, Oct. 6 and 13, 2024. In front of the stage, there was an endless crowd of pink cowboy hats and bandanas alongside a Texas flag with horizontal rainbow stripes.
Blink-182, Dua Lipa & Chappell Roan: Highlights from Austin City Limits Weekend 2
Austin City Limits offered a vast array of talent, from up-and-coming artists to some of the most mainstream artists right now. The three-day festival lasted from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., which provided plenty of time for a series of highlights from the weekend. Royel Otis gave an unforgettable performance that featured songs like “Big Ciggie” and “Oysters in My Pocket.” They also performed their most listened-to covers on Spotify, “Linger” and “Murder on The Dance Floor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Restoring the coral reefs in Monterey Bay
Today, the Pacific Fishery Management Council will consider what sites of the Monterey Bay coral reefs to restore and preserve. The areas of Sur Ridge, Ano Nuevo, and Ascension canyons are all in essential fish habitat conservation areas, making efforts to preserve these regions strong. The effort comes as result to an incident back in 2016 when trouble struck the towing voyage of a 528-foot dry dock (for us land lubbers it’s a dock that can be drained to inspect a ship).
USC students share spring break plans
USC’s Spring Break is right around the corner and students are preparing for their time off. After a long winter filled with high winds and tons of rain, students are looking to hit the beach and spend time in the sun. Spring Break will begin on Sunday, March 10th, and end the following week on Sunday, March 17th. Students have a variety of excursions planned for their week-long hiatus.
Odysseus becomes the first private spacecraft to land on the moon
The first touchdown of a US-made spacecraft on the moon in over fifty years landed today. The last American vessel to land on the moon was Apollo 17. However, this is the first ever soft landing on the moon by a private company. The Intuitive Machines lander is being launched aboard a SpaceX rocket. According to Intuitive Machines CEO Stephen Altemus, the spacecraft was estimated to have an 80% chance of safely landing on the moon.
Beyoncé's new country songs are stirring up a buzz
During the Super Bowl LVIII, Beyoncé partnered with Verizon to announce the drop of new music. After the Verizon commercial premiered, two singles titled “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” were released. On an Instagram post at the same time, she announced her currently unnamed eighth studio album which will be “Act ii” and released on March 29.
Beyoncé paves way for Black artists in country music and beyond
Beyoncé is going country! On Sunday evening, Beyoncé played this song “Texas Hold ‘Em” and another one called “16 Carriages”, a part of her country-inspired album to be released next month. This album is more than a musical experiment for Beyoncé, it’s a chance to promote, embrace, and reclaim country music’s culturally diverse history. Robert Randolph plays rock and folk steel guitar on “16 Carriages.” He described Beyoncé’s “Act II” vision to Rolling Stone by saying...
Supreme Court likely to reject Colorado ruling to remove Trump from its ballot
A few weeks ago, the state of Colorado moved to ban former President Donald Trump from its ballots for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Colorado’s Supreme Court applied the provision, Section 3 of the 14th amendment, to Trump in it’s ruling. The provision prevents any former officeholder who engaged in insurrection from holding office, civil or military, in the United States. The Supreme Court heard arguments from both the state of Colorado and lawyers for former President Trump.
Say goodbye to TikTok dances
Today, Universal Music Group removed all of it sounds from TikTok, meaning videos which once used those songs, now have gone silent. Artists whose songs have been removed from TikTok include the likes of Taylor Swift and Drake. This fallout between the social media platform and the music industry giant began over contract renewal disputes.
Supreme Court to decide on gun restrictions for convicted domestic abusers
The Supreme Court is on the cusp of potentially overturning a 1996 law that bars individuals convicted of domestic abuse from possessing firearms, as deliberated in the case of U.S. v. Rahimi. Oral arguments in the case concluded Tuesday morning, raising critical questions about the court’s evolving standard for revising gun regulations to align with historical firearm legislation. In the landmark 2022 New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v.
Student Union fourth floor reopens after renovations
Construction on the fourth floor of the Student Union has finally wrapped up, and the newly renovated space has opened its doors to students. After five months of renovation, the Student Union held a grand re-opening Tuesday afternoon of its new spaces for the LGBTQ+ Center, Latinx/Chicanx Center for Advocacy and Student Affairs (La CASA), Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS) and more.
California sees surge in abortions, reproductive healthcare post-Dobbs
The state of California has become home to abortion tourism, revealed a new #WeCount report released by the Society of Family Planning. In the 12-month period following the Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Organization decision on June 24, 2022, California became a “surge state” for abortions. The report found that the total number of abortions provided by a clinician cumulatively increased by 8,810, the fourth highest amount across the U.S. after Illinois, Florida and North Carolina.
USC FIA hosts fashion fair
The USC Fashion Industry Association hosted yet another fashion fair at McCarthy Quad today, platforming local and student vendors to sell affordable secondhand clothes, jewelry and apparel. USC FIA began hosting their fashion fairs in the fall semester of 2022. Originally, the organization invited five to six vendors to the USC Village via the organization’s outreach team found at local flea markets in the area.
SAG-AFTRA and studios set to resume negotiations Wednesday during ongoing strike
After a five-month-long battle, The Writers Guild of America (WGA) reached an agreement with studio executives last Tuesday. However, members of SAG-AFTRA and supporters are still on strike for increased wages and improved working conditions. Some people think WGA’s advancement could foreshadow victory for SAG-AFTRA members. Network shows are expected to return to air as soon as possible.
Annual USC security report shows increases in certain crimes
The University of Southern California released the 2023 annual Security and Fire Safety Report on Tuesday, which compiles the crime and fire statistics at the University Park Campus and Health Sciences Campus by or before October 1. One trend that the report highlighted is the increase in reported rape cases on the University Park Campus. In 2022, there were 51 reported cases, an increase from 39 the previous year.
USC students get a printing stipend - USG asks: why not laundry?
Students at USC are painfully aware of the high costs that come with attending the school – but $3 for a load of laundry? Students who live in USC housing know this is the cost of clean clothes, but students who see it as an unnecessary expense are in luck: USG is working towards creating a laundry stipend, similar to the existing fund for printing. “I think laundry is so ridiculously expensive,” said sophomore Aditya Thiyag.
SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes continue to affect working opportunities
USC film students are facing considerable challenges when attempting to transition into the workforce during the ongoing actors and writers strike. This labor dispute, which influences a wide array of actors, screenwriters, showrunners and various industry stakeholders, also significantly impacts current USC students as they try to establish themselves in the already highly competitive industry.
The Colorado Springs Shooting is a Grim Reflection of Local Homophobia & Transphobia
A conversation with my mom I had two weeks ago on the phone: “Your brother decided to cut his hair.” “Why?” “He was getting bullied for it. The other kids thought he looked too feminine.” “Jesus.” It is Nov. 20, 2022, and like many other heartbroken people across the country, I woke up to the news of another mass shooting. A 22-year-old opened fire in a LGBTQ nightclub, Club Q, in Colorado Springs, killing five and injuring 19. Two patrons subdued the shooter, preventing more deaths.
Atltico receives polls by Nathan Silva, but Caetano insists on staying
Home/Sports/Atltico receives polls by Nathan Silva, but Caetano insists on staying Sports 1 Views Atltico received polls by defender Nathan Silva in recent days. However, the club’s football director, Rodrigo Caetano, confirmed the 25-year-old defender’s permanence this Sunday (28).
A Fraternity Divided: How the Seattle University Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fell Apart Amid Allegations
Several allegations in the Kappa Sigma Seattle chapter ultimately led to the fraternity’s breakdown. The former Kappa Sigma president, Sergio Palomino, is alleged to have stolen funds from the fraternity by using the chapter debit card on an out-of-state trip, according to an anonymous source. After confrontation from other members, Palomino eventually paid the money back.
UREC’s “What Makes You Unique?” Project Positive Raises Questions on Accessibility and Communication
Along a staircase in the Fitness Center of University Recreation (UREC), UREC staff have taped up many pieces of paper. At the top of each piece, a question asks, “What makes you unique?” Students, faculty, staff, and alumni have scribbled their answers in marker or pencil on each piece. Some are focused on experiences, challenges, and identities; one reads “I’m a survivor!” Others draw attention to personality traits, habits, and physical traits.
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