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Darrielle Fair

I am a Master of Public Policy student at the University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy with experience in media, communications, public policy analysis, and research …

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Sydney Charles

Journalist. Passionate about justice, providing a platform for the voiceless, and telling stories that matter.

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Aidan Berg

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Aidan Berg

I have held multiple editor and beat reporter positions with student news outlets at USC. Most of my experience is as a sports editor/writer, but my positions as associate managing …

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Nathan Ackerman

I'm a digital news editor with NBC Sports and writer for Phillies Nation. I previously worked at FOX Sports and held top leadership roles at two USC media outlets. I …

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Ava Brand

I am a junior studying journalism with a minor in marketing at the University of Southern California. I currently work as a Co-Sports Director for Annenberg Media which includes multimedia, …

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Latest Articles

USC Office of Sustainability celebrates accomplishments and outlines a plan for an uncertain future

Amid budget cuts, funding freezes and President Carol Folt’s imminent retirement, USC Chief Officer of Sustainability Mick Dalrymple said the university remains committed to achieving its environmental goals this Earth Month.
By Katie Simons
• Annenberg Media

Students report being scammed trying to buy football tickets

Three students have reported being scammed while trying to purchase tickets for USC’s home football game against Wisconsin. According to an email sent out by the Department of Public Safety today, suspects impersonated students and used GroupMe to connect with their victims. In the process of negotiation, suspects exchanged screenshots …
By Devon Lee
• Annenberg Media

From Primetime to Slimetime: How Nickelodeon is revolutionizing sports coverage for kids

When tuning in to CBS’s Super Bowl coverage this year, you were probably expecting the usual, from some incredible plays to an entertaining halftime show. You likely weren’t expecting a crowd full of cartoon fish, commentary from a talking sponge and slime cannons going off in the endzone. These were …
By Mark Armendariz-Gonzales
• Annenberg Media

Swinging Solo: Tiger Woods departs from Nike and sets sights on new brand “Sun Day Red”

Merchandise from Tiger Woods' new clothing line, called Sun Day Red, is displayed during a news conference ahead of the Genesis Open golf tournament, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of Eric Thayer/AP Photo) Thirty-one years after making his PGA Tour debut …
By Mark Armendariz-Gonzales
• Annenberg Media

The 8th wonder of the football world

If winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup was the defining moment of Lionel Messi’s astonishing career, then securing his eighth Ballon d’Or was the cherry on top. To nobody’s surprise, the Argentine captain was declared the 2023 best male football player by the French news magazine “France Football.” Messi received …
By Mark Armendariz-Gonzales
• Annenberg Media

After world’s oldest dog dies, students look back on how to say farewell to pets

Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo Portuguese dog, poses for a photo with his Guinness World Record certificates for the oldest dog, at his home in Conqueiros, central Portugal, Saturday, May 20, 2023. Bobi's owner said Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, that he passed away Saturday at 31 years and 165 …
By Mark Armendariz-Gonzales
• Annenberg Media

Inter Miami give Hollywood performance as they defeat LAFC

Sunday evening, all the stars of Los Angeles seemed to be gathered in the same exact place, BMO Stadium. Everyone from Oscar award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio to Prince Harry were in attendance for the hottest ticket in town. In a crowd filled with Hollywood A-listers, the biggest star of them …
By Mark Armendariz-Gonzales
• Annenberg Media

Messi and company book second consecutive final for Inter Miami

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after a game-tying goal in the 90th minute from teammate Leonardo Campana, not pictured, during the second half of a U.S. Open Cup semifinal soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) Days after claiming the first …
By Mark Armendariz-Gonzales
• Annenberg Media

The road to America’s first female president is still long and winding

Nikki Haley offered the 150 gathered at the Hollywood American Legion veteran’s center in L.A. one quick mention of her goals of “defeating a dozen of the fellas” she was running against. It was the Republican’s lone reference to her gender, leaving the topic out of her stump speech. She …
By Angelina Hicks
• Annenberg Media