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Alumni celebrate USC’s Black community at Black Family Reunion

Feb 29, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Katherine Havens |Alia Noll

The Black SC Family Reunion is USC’s way to celebrate the end of Black History Month. From 12 to 4 p.m. at Founders Park, the event was filled with food, music and lively people. The theme was centered around empowering excellence, and celebrating Black history through the arts. The event offered support for Black owned businesses, by incorporating local vendors for their guests to enjoy.
Bryan Fernandez and Brianna Sanchez elected new USG president and vice president

Feb 28, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Katherine Havens

Bryan Fernandez has won position of USG president alongside new vice president Brianna Sanchez. Fernandez and Sanchez had a close race with runners-up, Sam Stack and Christian Shaw. Ultimately, Fernandez and Sanchez pulled ahead in the final rankings of over 4,000 ballets. Fernandez and Sanchez express that they plan to focus their attention to C.A.R.E for their students, an acronym that stands for community, accessibility, representation, and equity.
Students ring in Lunar New Year

Feb 8, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Delaney Polocheck |Katherine Havens |Alia Noll

Lunar New Year begins this Saturday. People across the world celebrate to commemorate the beginning of the new year on the Lunar calendar and the arrival of spring. There are 12 animals on the Chinese zodiac, and each one is associated with a new year. This year is the Year of the Dragon, which symbolizes power, nobility and good luck. The Lunar New Year is accompanied by a variety of traditions and lively celebrations, many of which surround the Chinese legend of a monster named Nian.
Black Career Fair offers students diverse job opportunities

Feb 1, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Alia Noll |Katherine Havens

Senior Candace House took time away from her studies as a Business of Cinematic Arts major to co-found the Black Career Fair last year. She says the goal of the fair is to make the job search more accessible for Black students at USC. Candace House: We really need a space for Black students to get to meet Black recruiters, as opposed to going to the everyday fairs and only getting to meet recruiters for a second.
A new bill now requires media literacy to be taught in K-12 schools throughout California

Nov 17, 2023 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Katherine Havens |Yana Savitsky

Assembly Bill No. 873, set to take effect at the start of the next academic year, will enforce the teaching of media literacy across K-12 schools in California. With the rise of social media and subsequent “fake news” consumed by the public, the bill aims to educate young students on the importance of critical thinking regarding news, media and other digital evaluation skills. The bill, originally introduced by assemblymember Marc Berman, was signed into law by Governor Newsom in October.
USC’s Humane Society shows students that therapy comes in all shapes and sizes

Oct 27, 2023 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Katherine Havens |Yana Savitsky |Jason Goode

The Humane Society of USC hosted dogs from a local shelter for students to pet and play with, offering a moment of joy in between their busy schedules at its first event this Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Founders Park. Founder and creator of the organization, sophomore Skyler Nahouray, said his passion lies in destigmatizing mental health on campus.
Grab yourself a cup, it’s coffee time!

Sep 29, 2023 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Katherine Havens |Joel Robles |Alexandra Goldberg

It’s hard to believe that coffee was once unpopular in America. Now it’s the most sought-after drink in the country and is celebrated on several occasions a year. In the United States, September 29 marks National Coffee Day, while in the rest of the world celebrates October 1 asInternational Coffee Day. The popularity and coffee intake rises in the fall and winter, making this holiday a perfect time to commemorate the start of autumn with a nice cup of joe.
Joe Biden’s moves this week, and what’s at stake if the government shuts down

Sep 22, 2023 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Katherine Havens |Jennifer Nehrer

President Joe Biden had a busy week. Announcements range from additional involvement in Ukraine to the launch of both the new Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the American Climate Corps, here’s what you should be paying attention to:Gun violenceOn Friday, Biden announced the launch of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. This office will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris and looks to implement executive orders and other presidential actions regarding gun violence prevention.
Unsent – The Letter Project promotes self-expression in the USC student community

Sep 15, 2023 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Katherine Havens |Yana Savitsky |Lana Diab

Unsent – The Letter Project, a bi-weekly event organized by USC Senior Isabella Escalona, provides a safe space for students to release emotions that range from excitement and hope to loss and grief through anonymous letters. As a part of the event, a tent will be set up on Mondays at the Hahn Plaza and on Fridays at the USC Village from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.An array of the students’ heartfelt letters are displayed around the tent for spectators to empathize and resonate with.