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USC students weigh speaking up as free speech confidence hits decade low in national survey
Knight Foundation research finds strong support for free expression and concerns about exercising it.
By Lara Graves and Gary Wang
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National Weather Service issues red flag warning. What does that mean for Los Angeles?
L.A. and Ventura county residents could face additional parking restrictions, power outages and evacuation orders.
By Lucia Weakley and Cara Williams
Down 3-0, the Dodgers’ 3-peat dreams could be crushed by the Brewers in the NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Milwaukee Brewers at 5 p.m. in a win-or-go-home game.
By Emily Viramontes and Jacob Dietz
Drip Daddy is back in business
The popular coffee truck returned quickly after it was involved in a crash in September.
Aloe Blacc, Allen Stone to perform at USC presidential investiture
The 2001 USC alumnus will sing alongside the R&B singer at the installation of Beong-Soo Kim as the university’s 13th president.
USG passes resolution calling on USC to protect students who speak up
Prompted by the Cornell allegations, the resolution supports survivors of sexual violence on campus and presses USC to strengthen protection for those who report.
USC welcomes Banned Books Week with multiple events around campus
The week was commemorated with a panel, free film screening and exhibition in Doheny Library.
By Caleb Olguin and Gary Wang
Paralympians call for greater accessibility and investment ahead of LA28
A panel of four major voices in the Paralympic community spoke at USC.
By Dillon Zamperin and Adam Ucuzoglu
‘Not so’ fall weather hits Southern California
Southern California has faced extreme heat, rain and flooding in the past two weeks, causing housing damage, road closures, and disrupting day-to-day life for California residents.
By Maria Viles
Three months after the Lineage warehouse fire, Boyle Heights residents struggle while cause remains disputed
As criminal investigations continue, Lineage said the weeklong fire at the cold storage facility was caused by faulty solar panels.
By Sofia Peña
Economists debate Proposition 40 at USC
UC Berkeley economist Emmanuel Saez argued the proposed law would raise billions for healthcare, while USC’s Matthew Kahn warned it could drive wealthy residents and businesses out of California, hurting the state’s economy.
By Michael Spathanas, Vicente Javier Cruz, and Annika Rouse
JuJu Watkins’ return sparks excitement among USC students
With Watkins back on the court, students have high hopes for a national championship.
By Zane Woods
Student government presidents say seeking student input should be a top priority for new provost
David Madigan is set to assume the position Tuesday, bringing a record of campus protest decisions that has raised concerns among student leaders.
By Nina Kremer, Natalie Cerna, Michael Spathanas, and Vicente Javier Cruz
New dean welcomed to USC Iovine and Young Academy
USC leadership and academy founders gathered to celebrate Anijo Mathew’s installation as dean on Oct. 5.
USC’s Ahn House hosts Hangul Day celebration
The USC Korean Studies Institute welcomed students and faculty, honoring a writing system that continues to bridge cultures and build community.
By Raven Ashmon
How USC students view mail-in voting after the Supreme Court’s ruling
The Supreme Court blocked a Trump administration rule on mail ballots, but a concurrence suggests this fight could continue later.
By Gary Wang
Hollywood just got bigger. Will opportunities get smaller?
As Paramount and Warner Bros. join under one roof, USC students weigh what the merger means for their futures in entertainment.
By Hawa Yusuf and Kate North
Trump Administration changes Title IX rules, impacting USC students
The changes revert to the 2020 law after the Biden Administration originally changed it in 2024.