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When Trojans walk across the commencement stage in the next few weeks, they'll be decked out in cardinal and gold regalia. But almost every sash graduates wear is entirely different. Why is this, and where do students go to fulfill their graduation needs?

As the school year ends, a summer of exciting movie releases begins. But ticket prices are a growing concern for movie buffs.

An exclusive interview with the ex-Disney star and singer.

An exclusive interview with the Food Network star.

This Friday marks the annual May Day Movement, a national day of protests and rallies that feature the slogan ‘no work, no school, no shopping.’ May day in Los Angeles this year is being especially defined as a counter movement against the Trump administration's attacks on worker and immigrant rights.Ilias Alaffi has the full story.

Ron Galperin spoke at the Dornsife Center for the Professional Future today. He was first elected as controller in 2013 and served until 2022, and is the first LGBTQ official elected citywide in Los Angeles. Galperin is also a former fellow at the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Haydee Cepeda has the story.

May is Jewish American History Month. USC celebrated early at Hahn Plaza today. We went to the celebration this morning to talk to students and community members why it was important. Lizzy Liautaud has the story.

Los Angeles City observed the 27th annual Denim Day at the Los Angeles City Hall. Zoe Fan has the story.

We just entered our final week of classes, and almost every big final project is due soon. This can mean a lot of stress and anxiety for students. Here are some campus resources for you and some ideas on how to relieve some of this stress.

As seniors here at USC look forward to graduating, the mad hunt for jobs after college heats up. But today’s grads are staring at steeper competition than their predecessors faced.

For the upcoming Olympic Games in LA in 2028, the International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women from competing in female sports. The IOC will also bring back genetic testing in an attempt to ensure fairness in women’s sports.

Grandparents and elders are the heartbeat of our community and often the ones who shape who we are today. Learn how to show some extra appreciation to an elder in your life as World Elder Abuse Awareness Month approaches…

Students at USC's Marshall School of Business are raising their voices about their concerns for the future of the program. The letter asks for increased transparency regarding future plans and the school's budget.

High winds in the Coachella Valley have made for some extra dusty, uncomfortable music festivals lately. Stagecoach Festival was evacuated Saturday. We share tips for concertgoers looking to attend concerts in areas of growing wind.

In a Pasadena parkland, an effort to reduce wildfire risk is underway. It's not led by heavy machinery or chemical treatments, but by something far less conventional.

If you search for 'Jazz' on a streaming app today, you’re likely to find an endless loop of music designed to be tuned-out noise, stripped of its soul. But at the USC Thornton School of Music, jazz is anything but background noise. It’s a high-stakes conversation between humans. Inside the Carson Soundstage, the next generation of musicians is fighting to keep the 'real deal' alive.

Today kicks off the 3 day-long draft in the National Football League. However, some players may choose to delay that dream now that NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals allow them to make big money in college. Before they get to the NFL.

Warner Brothers and Paramount came closer to merging today when the former's shareholders approved of the deal. While the future of Hollywood remains uncertain, the potential impact on the industry could mean seismic shifts for post-grad prospects.

A recent Harvard Youth Poll found that young Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 are more distrustful of the US government than ever. But what are the specific reasons for the record-low disillusionment?

Today, 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?

It's been close to two months since the U.S. and Israel bombed Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and launching an ongoing war. For many Iranian Americans watching from afar, the moment brought both hope and uncertainty about what could come next. Natalie Shakeri connected with local Iranian Americans recently as they celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year holiday that symbolizes new beginnings. They shared the hopes they had for the region coming into the New Year.

Today, former UK Prime Minister and chair of the new Center for Civic Society at the USC Schaeffer Institute, Gordon Brown, joined USC Provost Andrew Guzman for a conversation. They discussed how to restore civic trust among weakening civic participation and intensifying polarization.

If you haven't heard already, ARN went live from the Festival of Books over the weekend. While we were there we met Evelyn Franco, a student in the Los Troyanos Mariachi band, after the band's performance at the festival. Franco joined Los Troyanos with the neighbors she met while living in a living learning community her freshman year.

Students and the university celebrated Earth Day today.

California's governor's race will take center stage tonight as the candidates meet in a highly-anticipated debate.

Today the USC Center on Public Diplomacy held a panel to discuss the connection between athletic performance and health in light of the upcoming LA28 Olympics.

The NFL draft starts this Thursday, and some of the most sought-after prospects are from USC. Where might some of our Trojan stars go to play professionally?

May Day rallies are set to take place around Los Angeles a week from Friday. The main one is set to start in MacArthur Park.

UC San Diego researchers studied more than eleven thousand teenagers and found that when teens use cannabis, it can cause slower cognitive development.

Two USC Iovine and Young Academy juniors have created a start-up aiming to help journalists bridge the gap between reporter and reader.

International travel was up around the world last year, according to the latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council, or WTTC. That is, except to the United States. Tourism from other countries has been on a decline due to recent U.S. border policies. Some believe that China may soon overtake the U.S. as the leading tourist destination.

The death of a beloved local bear has reignited debate over how we can protect people without euthanizing wildlife.

LA Times Festival of Books was this past weekend, and ARN was on site broadcasting live. We spoke with Executive Producer Lizzy Liautaud and Field Producer Michael Liu about their experience covering the festival.

Our very own Luke Merrilll caught Lisa Rinna as she was leaving the LA Times stage for an exclusive interview.

For many people, when they think of the queen of the music industry, Beyonce is one of the first names that pop into their heads. But Beyonce isn’t the only queen in the Knowles family. Tina Knowles, Beyonce’s mother, also deserves that title. And she proves that with her recently released memoir “Matriarch.” She talks about motherhood and even shares some of her favorite songs. Let’s check in with reporter Luke Merrill live to hear from Tina Knowles herself behind the Los Angeles Times Stage. 

Oak Tree Comics returns to the LA Times Festival of Books for the fifth year, using interactive displays and imaginative animal hybrids to raise awareness about endangered species.

The National Archives’ “Freedom Plane” tour has landed at USC’s Fisher Museum of Art, displaying historic documents ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The free exhibit runs through May 3 and marks the only university stop on the national tour.

A federal jury found Live Nation guilty of operating as a monopoly, citing its control over venues and ticketing through Ticketmaster. Students say high prices, glitches, and lack of alternatives have shaped their concert experiences, as a second trial will decide whether the company could be broken up.

Today USC President Beong Soo Kim (Byong-soo kim) joined the What Matters to Me & Why series, a monthly event held by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. He spoke about his values, beliefs, and motivations – and played the cello. Haydee Cepeda (I-Day seh-pay-duh) has the story.

For the first time since 1993, Lebanon and Israel are undergoing high-level diplomatic talks to negotiate the disarmament of Hezbollah and the prospect of peace. Complicating these talks is tension within the Lebanese state at the prospect of recognizing Israel, and the difficulty of taking arms away from a well-armed organization.

Today is Jackie Robinson Day, a celebration of the legendary Dodger Jackie Robinson and his breaking of the baseball color barrier in 1947. Robinson’s legacy continues to live on today.

The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs has reported that perceived quality of life in Los Angeles is at an 11-year low. That's according to some 14-hundred LA residents who were surveyed. Annenberg Reporter Constanza Montemayor spoke with community members about how they feel about the quality of life in Los Angeles.

Just a few minutes away from Echo Park Lake a local lending library hosted its first official Zine Fair this past weekend. The fair looks to celebrate print culture, specifically zines, from California artists and writers.

For decades, Lincoln Heights didn't have a bookstore. Now, there is one shop fulfilling that gap. But it's doing more than just selling books.

The Los Angeles Central Library is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary this summer. The library has many services and resources that the community can use, one of them being Octavia Lab.

The Los Angeles Central Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a year-long celebration… It’s called the ‘The Central 100.’ and will be at the Central Library and 72 library branches across the county. You'll see historical exhibitions, get a limited-edition library card and unique stamps at each branch.

Its spring cleaning season, and if you have books stacked floor to ceiling, today might be the day for you. Today is, of course, National Donate a Book day.

Both the Los Angeles Kings and Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the first round of playoffs this weekend.

With the LA28 Olympics just over two years away, the USC Center on Public Diplomacy will host a conversation on broader climate diplomacy featuring Paris 2024 Olympics Director of Sustainability Georgina Grenon tomorrow.The conversation will be held in Annenberg Hall, room 106, from noon to 1:30 p.m., also featuring USC Chief Sustainability Officer Mick Dalrymple. Ahead of the event, Sean Campbell sat down with Grenon to discuss her experience with the Paris 2024 Olympics and approach to climate leadership as a whole.

Weekend One of the 25th Coachella Arts & Music Festival took place this past weekend. The three day weekend was filled with music, controversies, and enthusiastic attendees.