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Audrey Schreck

I'm Audrey Hong Schreck (洪嘉烨), a sophomore at USC, double majoring in Cinema and Media Studies and East Asian Languages & Cultures (Chinese). I’m known for being exuberant, creative and …

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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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Aidan Berg

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Jennifer Nehrer

CNN News Associate | Award-winning investigative journalist | USC Annenberg Alumna | Prev. NBC, NBCLA, Nat'l Press Club, Times Media Group, Campus Media

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Angelina Hicks

I am a journalist with experience at various publications looking to further my career. I graduated from Chapman University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in communication, and I graduated …

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Students react to Lindsey Vonn as USC Annenberg’s commencement speaker

Every April, USC’s campus overflows with excitement and anticipation. With graduation just a few weeks away, soon-to-be alums take to the campus for photo shoots with their newly acquired cardinal sashes as they wait to hear who will speak at their impending graduation. The USC Annenberg School of Communications and …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

“Californians are getting crushed:” Gas prices continue to strain local drivers

California has historically been home to some of the highest gas prices in the nation. With the recent tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran, gas prices have skyrocketed to levels that some say are becoming unsustainable. Keith Grace, a 49-year-old resident of East Los Angeles, said he spends …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

Families left in the dark: UCSD, USC quietly sell donors’ bodies to Navy for Israeli military training

In 2021, Jeanette Volpin felt she had lost control of her life. At 101 years old, having recently lost the ability to read and drive, she told her relatives she wanted to leave the Earth on her own terms. After choosing medically assisted suicide, she donated her body to the …
By Jennifer Nehrer
• Annenberg Media

Female artists take center stage at the first-ever Rowfest

Women’s History Month just wrapped up as March came to a close. However, some pioneering women at USC are bringing that celebration of female accomplishment and representation into April. On April 2, Rowfest debuted on USC’s Greek row. The charity- driven live music event was put on by USC’s chapter …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

‘Protein-maxxing’ is skyrocketing … but are its health benefits

Protein is having a moment. Typically relegated to shakes and bars tailored for athletes, the macronutrient has skyrocketed in popularity over the last year and a half. From pancake mixes and oatmeal brands, to coffee — and even water — high protein products have taken over. The growth of this …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

Kawhi Leonard hits buzzer beater to lift Clippers past Pacers

The Los Angeles Clippers are no stranger to late game comebacks. Throughout the season, the Clippers have left victorious after starting behind. Friday was no different. After trailing by as many as 24 points, the Los Angeles Clippers came up victorious after forward Kawhi Leonard hit a buzzer beater jumper …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

USC women’s lacrosse loses first Big Ten matchup of the season to Penn State

USC women’s lacrosse fell to No. 18 Penn State 19-8 on Thursday night at Rawlinson Stadium. The Nittany Lions dominated the entire game start to finish, never allowing the Trojans to find a flow. Riding a three-game winning streak, USC (6-2, 0-1) was hungry for another and this time, it …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

Punch the Monkey video lacks key information about animal behavior

Succeeding Grumpy Cat, Boo the pomeranian, Doug the Pug and so many others, the internet has crowned a new animal icon. His name is Punch, and he is a monkey. The now 7-month-old Japanese macaque, or ‘snow monkey,’ was born at the Ichikawa City Zoo in July 2025. He was …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

Team USA delivers historic Winter Olympic performance

The United States was a force to be reckoned with in this year’s Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. For three consecutive weeks, elite athletes from all corners of the U.S. showcased some of their best performances that elevated the red, white and blue. The United States finished second in the medal …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

Crosstown rivalry finishes with Lakers beating the Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers took home the win on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena, splitting the crosstown rivalry series. The wildcard Clippers looked to pull off a great comeback win, but the Lakers held on 125-122. The first half was dominated by the Lakers. Up …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

United States starting to rack up medals in the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympic games are off and running. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the events began, showcasing world class talent on the main stage. The United States brought some huge contenders to Milano Cortina this year, some even projected to be big time winners. But how have the U.S. done …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

Success or scandal: Bras swing from the Hollywood Sign

On Monday, Sydney Sweeney posted a video to her Instagram that grabbed the internet — and law enforcement’s — attention. In the footage, Sweeney can be seen with a group of people, all dressed in black. They proceed to scale the Hollywood sign, draping various pieces of lingerie all over …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

Record-breaking performances at 2026 Aspen X Games leave the snowsports community in awe

This past weekend, the 25th Aspen X Games came to a close, leaving audiences stunned. From insane record breaking tricks to new rookie energy, the three day competition left the world with a taste of what the impending Olympics will look like. Friday started off strong on Buttermilk Mountain with …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

Clippers fall to the Bulls after a dominating performance from Coby White

Following a sub-par start to the season, the LA Clippers have become one of the league’s hottest teams. Before Tuesday night, they had won six straight, as well as 13 of their past 15 games. However, that winning streak died last night at the United Center in Chicago as the …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media

USC Culture Team absorbs the Office of Inclusion and Diversity

On Friday, the university announced that employees and faculty involved in the Office of Inclusion and Diversity will be merged and transferred into working directly with the USC Culture Team, a part of the Office of Culture, Ethics and Compliance. “For several years, the Office of Inclusion and Diversity and …
By Jason Pham
• Annenberg Media

Michael Gambon, long-running Dumbledore actor in Harry Potter films, dies at 82

Michael Gambon, an Irish-born actor best known for his role as Professor Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” series, died at the age of 82 on Wednesday. “We’re devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon,” his publicist, Clair Dobbs, said in a statement on Thursday. According to Dobbs, …
By Jason Pham
• Annenberg Media

Kamala Harris concedes presidential election during Howard University address

In a live address at Howard University on Wednesday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to president-elect Donald Trump. Harris stepped out onto the podium and welcomed the crowd at 4:25 p.m. EST with a smile on her face. Her appearance comes 16 hours after her campaign …
By Jason Pham
• Annenberg Media

Here is every accessible water fountain on USC’s University Park Campus

Temperatures in Los Angeles on Tuesday and Wednesday hit uncharacteristic highs for the season — 90 and 92, respectively. The National Weather Service announced a “red flag warning” for LA and Oxnard due to the prevalence of hot, dry air — a combination that can aid the start and spread …
By Jennifer Nehrer
• Annenberg Media

Angel City FC looks to reassess going into offseason

Angel City FCs playoff chances are slim-to-none, so the team must now look forward to a post season rebuild and reassessment for a better 2026 season. This entire 2025 regular season has been unconventional and a rough go for the club. Despite repping a large market, with thousands of adoring …
By Venezia Sirianni
• Annenberg Media