USC Annenberg Media

03/04/2022

Starting March 7, students no longer need to wear masks in indoor campus settings, including classrooms, labs, offices, libraries, as well as recreational, dining and athletic facilities. Trojan Check will still remain in place to enforce vaccination and testing requirements.

The Office of the Provost announced this information in an email to the USC community on Friday, March 4.

All students must complete an antigen test 24 hours before returning to campus from Spring Break, according to the Office of the Provost. Free take-home rapid antigen tests may be picked up next week at the Lyon Center and USC Bookstore.

03/03/2022

Hector the Barber cuts hair on the go. His bus has become a recent staple of the USC Village.

Read more at the link in bio.

📸 by Jason Goode

03/02/2022

Ex-USC gynecologist George Tyndall set to return to court Friday

CONTENT WARNING: This story mentions sexual assault and abuse.

Ex-USC gynecologist George Tyndall set to return to court Friday. Judge will decide whether the disgraced former doctor will face trial in sexual misconduct case.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/02/ex-usc-gynecologist-george-tyndall-set-to-return-to-court-friday/

Judge will decide whether the disgraced former doctor will face trial in sexual misconduct case.

03/02/2022

Providing access to healthy goods in South L.A., one pop-up shop at a time

South L.A. vendors sold a number of products from relaunched 90s brand apparel to vegan gumbo at the Black-owned Prosperity Market.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/02/providing-access-to-healthy-goods-in-south-la-one-pop-up-shop-at-a-time/

South L.A. vendors sold a number of products from relaunched 90s brand apparel to vegan gumbo at the Black-owned Prosperity Market.

03/02/2022

Women’s History Month kickoff promotes healing, hope

Speakers at USC’s Women’s History Month virtual event center celebration and recovery with President Carol Folt.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/02/womens-history-month-kickoff-promotes-healing-hope/

Speakers at USC’s Women’s History Month virtual event center celebration and recovery with President Carol Folt.

03/02/2022

Want a little more Black History? Here are some arts and culture events in Los Angeles still highlighting Black culture

March 2022 arts and culture events in Los Angeles highlighting Black culture and Black excellence. Make sure to bookmark this page.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/02/want-a-little-more-black-history-here-are-some-arts-and-culture-events-in-los-angeles-still-highlighting-black-culture/

From theater arts to art therapy, arts and culture happenings in L.A. celebrate Black female excellence for a succinct transition into Women’s History Month.

03/02/2022

Breaking down this week’s Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament

USC and UCLA’s opening-round rivalry matchup is just one of many storylines to monitor in Las Vegas this week.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/02/breaking-down-this-weeks-pac-12-womens-basketball-tournament/

USC and UCLA’s opening-round rivalry matchup is just one of many storylines to monitor in Las Vegas this week.

03/02/2022

USC men’s basketball falls flat in blowout loss to Arizona

The Trojans suffered their biggest loss of the season after a 24-point halftime deficit that they could not recover from.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/02/usc-mens-basketball-falls-flat-in-blowout-loss-to-arizona/

The Trojans suffered their biggest loss of the season after a 24-point halftime deficit that they could not recover from.

03/02/2022

Breaking the Ice: Hockey gets political

Russian players are skating on thin ice after Ovechkin issues his first comments on the war in Ukraine.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/01/breaking-the-ice-hockey-gets-political/

Russian players are skating on thin ice after Ovechkin issues his first comments on the conflict in Ukraine.

03/02/2022

USC’s “Family Reunion” unites the USC and L.A. community for Black History Month

USC’s “Family Reunion” unites the USC and L.A. community for Black History Month.

As Black History Month comes to a close, the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs, Rossier School of Education, and Student Affairs hosted a “Family Reunion” event in McCarthy Quad on Friday, February 25th.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/01/uscs-family-reunion-unites-the-usc-and-la-community-for-black-history-month/

USC's first annual family reunion celebrating Black History Month

03/02/2022

As Texans cast ballots early, candidates work to get out the vote in competitive congressional primary.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/01/one-weekend-in-dallas/

03/02/2022

Students weigh in on the State of the Union

Biden’s approval rates are at their lowest in his first year of presidency. Students express frustration on Biden’s inaction in preparation of the State of the Union Address.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/01/students-weigh-in-on-the-state-of-the-union/

Students express frustration on Biden’s inaction in preparation of the State of the Union Address.

03/02/2022

Several companies stop business with Russia amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Apple, Disney, Shell and a few other companies stop businesses with Russia to show solidarity with Ukraine.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/01/several-companies-stop-business-with-russia-amid-the-russia-ukraine-conflict/

Russia is losing billions after many international companies are refusing to do business with the country after its invasion of Ukraine last week. Matthew Andrade has the story.

03/02/2022

Racism and NASCAR: recent races in California and diversity programs are attempts to expand to a more varied audience.

But to what extent can it out-drag its white-dominant, and for some, racist audience?

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/03/01/racing-past-racism-nascar-and-its-haunting-historical-fanbase/

03/02/2022

Hannah Woodworth and Nivea Krishnan are the winners of the 2022 @uscusg presidential race. Woodworth will be the University Student Government president and Krishnan the vice president for the upcoming school year.

According to the preliminary results, they received 2,453 votes total. Their mission is to “prioritize and amplify community voices by creating consistent opportunities for active student engagement."

Read more about their platform at the link in bio.

📸 by Julia Zara

03/01/2022

Trojans weigh in on 2022 Oscar nominations and changes

Hollywood’s biggest names will join together on March 27 for the 94th annual celebration of the Academy Awards. This year, seven alumni from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts have been nominated, including Kevin McCollum for Best Picture and Gary Rydstrom for Best Sound.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/28/trojans-weigh-in-on-2022-oscar-nominations-and-changes/

With eight fewer televised categories and seven USC alumni nominees, SCA and Annenberg students discuss the award show’s impact on their careers.

03/01/2022

“Euphoria” finale receives mixed reactions from students

USC students share their thoughts on the second season finale of Euphoria, which aired Sunday night.

Students share their thoughts on the hit show’s portrayal of teenage addiction and the high school experience.

03/01/2022

Jazmine Sullivan’s album ‘Heaux Tales’ is a nod to the Blues

Jazmine Sullivan is vulnerable and relatable in the February release of her album “Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe”, the latest version of her critically-acclaimed 2021 album.

Sullivan is vulnerable and relatable in the February release of “Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe”, the latest version of her critically-acclaimed 2021 album. The use of self-expression in music for Black women has historical Southern roots.

03/01/2022

The emotional cost of war | ATVN Monday February 28, 2022

Tune into ATVN to hear how the Russia-Ukraine crisis is impacting Russian and Ukrainian students' mental health, the local community standing in solidarity with Ukraine at a protest in Hollywood, and USC preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions on campus.

https://youtu.be/I0JIyItsaas

Russian and Ukrainian students share how the Russia-Ukraine crisis is impacting their mental health, the local community stands in solidarity with Ukraine at...

03/01/2022

USC men’s basketball comes up with last-second stop to hold off Oregon

In a back-and-forth affair, the USC men's basketball team defeated the Oregon Ducks 70-69 earning the Trojans a program-record 25 wins.

Read more from Annenberg Media Sports 🏀

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/27/usc-mens-basketball-comes-up-with-last-second-stop-to-hold-off-oregon/

The hard-fought victory in Eugene gives the Trojans a program-record 25 wins.

03/01/2022

Ukraine, COVID, and the State of the Union | From Where We Are (02/28/22)

Tune into today's episode of "From Where We Are" to hear about how Russian and Ukrainian students are dealing with their mental health, President Biden's upcoming State of the Union address and USC lifting their weekly COVID testing requirement.
https://youtu.be/_ewdqDGSZyk

On today’s show, how are Russian and Ukrainian students dealing with their mental health, President Biden's upcoming State of the Union address, and USC lift...

03/01/2022

Winner Stays: Is the Pac-12 a four-bid league for men’s basketball?

In week three of the "Winner Stays" debate column, Samuel Reno and Will Simonds discuss whether or not Oregon will make it to the NCAA Tournament. Beyond Oregon’s fate, the two debate if the Pac-12 will be a four-bid league this season.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/26/winner-stays-is-the-pac-12-a-four-bid-league-for-mens-basketball/

Round three of our weekly debate column discusses whether or not Oregon will make the NCAA tournament.

02/28/2022

Kyle Larson wins the WISE Power 400 in NASCAR’s return to Southern California

Kyle Larson took home first place in the WISE Power 400 in NASCAR’s return to Southern California. The home-state victory on Sunday proved extra special to the reigning champion.

Read more from Annenberg Media Sports
https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/27/kyle-larson-wins-the-wise-power-400-in-nascars-return-to-southern-california/

Larson may not have had the best car, but in a war of attrition, he didn’t need it.

02/28/2022

A cycle of defeat - ‘Elden Ring’ and the appeal of challenging video games

FromSoftware’s highly anticipated “Elden Ring” revives the discussion of the developer’s notoriously rigorous games. Despite their difficulty, the new release shattered records for being the most-watched Soulsborne game on Twitch.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/28/a-cycle-of-defeat-elden-ring-and-the-appeal-of-challenging-video-games/

The release of “Elden Ring” revives the discussion of difficult video games. Annenberg Media takes a look into the appeal of demanding games and how FromSoftware’s latest project encourages creative problem solving.

02/28/2022

T1 is ruling the LCK, but is 2022 the “Faker’s Year”?

With an 11-match winning streak, T1 dominated the League of Legends Champions Korea once again. As the only pro player in League of Legends who has three World Championship wins, many wonder if Faker will claim his fourth World Championship this year.
https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/26/t1-is-ruling-the-lck-but-is-2022-the-fakers-year/

In his 10th year of leading the pack, will Faker claim his 4th World Championship?

02/28/2022

Climate talks with Somini Sengupta

In Match Volume’s seventh season, New York Times climate reporter Somini Sengupta discussed her career path working as an international journalist in over 40 countries and the lessons on climate change she learned.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/27/climate-talks-with-somini-sengupta/

Match Volume’s Alexandra Applegate discussed climate change and the career path as an international journalist with the New York Times' climate reporter Somini Sengupta.

02/28/2022

USC women’s basketball can’t find upset magic again at No. 12 Arizona

Despite its strong first-quarter play, the USC women’s basketball team fell short in a 68-59 defeat against No. 12 Arizona to close out the regular season on Saturday.

Read more from Annenberg Media Sports🏀

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/26/usc-womens-basketball-cant-find-upset-magic-again-at-no-12-arizona/

A combined 37 points from Alyson Miura and Rayah Marshall wasn’t enough for the Trojans in their regular-season finale.

02/28/2022

A firsthand account of what it’s like to be in Ukraine right now

Svyatik Artemenko, a professional soccer player born in Ukraine and raised in Canada, shared a firsthand account with Annenberg Radio News about what it is like to be in Ukraine right now.
https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/25/a-firsthand-account-of-what-its-like-to-be-in-ukraine-right-now/

Svyatik Artemenko shares what it is like to be in Ukraine in the throes of war.

02/28/2022

Small businesses react to lifting the mask mandate in LA

On Feb. 25, Los Angeles County enabled a new mask mandate in which individuals are no longer required to wear masks indoors as long as they show proof of vaccination.

Small businesses in South L.A. shared their opinions on the new guidelines.
https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/25/small-businesses-react-to-lifting-the-mask-mandate-in-la/

Businesses make wearing masks optional for vaccinated individuals, after an update in CDC guidelines. Opinions regarding the new rules remain divided.

02/25/2022

Los Angeles ‘pet boom’ hounds already-struggling pet care industry

Vets have been overwhelmed due to “ruff” working conditions, short staff and COVID safety protocols. 🐱 🐶

Pet health care professionals weigh in on the status of the industry.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/24/los-angeles-pet-boom-hounds-already-struggling-pet-care-industry/

Pandemic-related restrictions exasperated underlying issues at pet hospitals and vets.

02/25/2022

Higher gas prices expected following Russia-Ukraine invasion

Gas prices aren’t going down anytime soon. ⛽️

USC professor Jonathan Aronson weighs in with Annenberg Radio News on potential economic effects of the Russian invasion on Ukraine.
https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/24/higher-gas-prices-expected-following-russia-ukraine-invasion/

Sanctions will lead to overall higher inflation, according to USC professor.

02/25/2022

A fresh cut on wheels

Did you know you can get a haircut in a yellow school bus near USC’s campus? 🚍💈

Hector the Barber tells us how he started a mobile barbershop in a decommissioned school bus where he now serves the USC and South Los Angeles community.

https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2022/02/24/a-fresh-cut-on-wheels/

Meet the barber on a bus who’s bringing trims and cuts to South Los Angeles.