Michelle Chavez

Nov 21, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Michelle Chavez

Hundreds of Latine and LGBTQ+ community members have received racist and homophobic threats similar to the racist text messages that African Americans received referencing enslavement earlier this month, the FBI said in a statement on Friday. These texts have heightened fear among students following President-elect Donald Trump’s announced deportation plans set to get into effect as soon as he takes office.

Oct 23, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Michelle Chavez

The Dodgers superstar, Fernando Valenzuela, passed away earlier tonight at a Los Angeles Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Acting as the Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher between 1980 and 1990, Valenzuela leaves behind a legacy of athletic excellence and Latine representation, not only in the city but across all of baseball. Valenzuela was known for his signature windup and screwball that proved to be nearly unhittable for most opponents.

Sep 11, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Valeria Macias |Erick Trevino |Alexa Diaz |Michelle Chavez

All eyes will be on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as millions tune in to watch the highly anticipated presidential candidate debate. Tuesday night’s 6 PM PST debate will be the first and only time Former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris will debate one another in the lead-up to the November 5th General Election. The two candidates will participate in a moderated debate with no public audience and no pre-written notes or material for the first time.

Aug 31, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Michelle Chavez

On Saturday, Trojan fans will see a familiar face at the 2024 Women’s U-20 World Cup in Colombia with Mexico’s women’s national team. Rising sophomore Maribel “Mary” Flores will be among the 25 players called to represent La Selección at the event. The USC forward will help lead Mexico’s attack against Cameroon in the first match of the group stage on August 31. Flores trained with the team until August 19 before heading to Colombia for the tournament.

Apr 25, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Michelle Chavez

Just a day before the National Women’s Soccer League’s transfer portal closed, Mexican international winger Maria Sánchez’s team officially requested a trade from the Houston Dash. The trade was confirmed Friday before the league’s midnight deadline ensuring that Sánchez could move teams before the next trade opened in August. Later that day, official confirmation of a record-breaking deal between the Houston Dash and the San Diego Wave was announced.