Andie Kirby

Oct 7, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Andie Kirby |Samantha Lee |Alexandra Evans |Caitlin Roehmholdt

On Monday at least 100 students, faculty and other protesters, most covering their faces with keffiyehs, sunglasses and masks, marched out of the Trousdale and Jefferson entrance of campus to mark “one year of the U.S.-funded Israeli genocide of Palestinians,” according to an Instagram post by the organizers. The walkout, while peaceful, disrupted campus entrances and left some students stuck outside of USC.

Oct 1, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Samantha Lee |Andie Kirby

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday issuing an official apology for California’s history of racism, including its involvement in slavery and discriminatory policies. “The State of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery, as well as its enduring legacy of persistent racial disparities,” Newsom said in a statement featured on the governor’s official website.

Sep 16, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Andie Kirby |Caitlin Roehmholdt

At the 76th Emmy Awards on September 15, USC Alumni brought home wins with hit programs like “Shogun,” “Hacks” and “The Daily Show,” among others. USC and its alumni network continue to build a long list of wins at the Emmys, with a total of eight awards going to former USC students last night. USC alums are not new to Emmys success. At the 75th Emmys, which were postponed until January of 2024 due to the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes, USC alumni scored 11 awards.

Aug 16, 2024 | spotlightnews.com | Andie Kirby

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gen Z is sure to unite for Kentucky-raised rock band, Cage The Elephant, when they bring their emotional, post-hiatus tour to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Aug. 18. The six-piece band has been evolving their sound since their formation in 2006, and that innovation continues nearly two decades later. The success of their more standard alternative, self-titled debut didn’t stop them from experimenting with grunge on their sophomore release.

Jul 17, 2024 | spotlightnews.com | Andie Kirby

COHOES – The theater’s 36th summer continues in air-conditioned comfort. Patrons will be able to experience the atmosphere of Washington Park at Playhouse Stage’s year-round venue, the Cohoes Music Hall. The company’s production of this musical adaptation stays true to the 2001 film’s cult-classic roots. With music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Neil Benjamin and a book by Heather Hach, Elle Woods’ ultimate journey to law school is backed by song.