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Oct 29, 2024 | 
uscannenbergmedia.com | Yana Savitsky
Although climate change has largely taken a backseat this election, global warming and natural disasters could decide its outcome. In an already closely contested race to the White House, every vote counts. In a survey of five key swing states, 40% of young voters said climate change is a top issue — a “deal breaker.” The non-profit Environmental Voter Project, who conducted the August poll, focuses on low-propensity climate voters, or those who did not vote in the last presidential election.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
washingtontimes.com | Yana Savitsky |Cierra Morgan |Hali Mecklin
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. — Generation Z may decide the outcome of the presidential race in this crucial electoral battleground, but many young voters are apprehensive about aligning completely with former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. Some don’t know if they will vote at all. “I don’t feel like I have a voice. I don’t feel like my opinion matters or anything matters,” said Fahad Noor, who is 29.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
uscannenbergmedia.com | Yana Savitsky
DETROIT — Jorge Palafox registered to vote three weeks ago at a bus station. He works construction four days a week with his dad. Every other day, he attends community college to take English classes and study auto mechanics. The 18-year-old said he remains undecided on who to choose for president in one of the most critical battlegrounds in the race for the White House. His dad keeps asking, but Palafox says he still needs more information.
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Mar 6, 2024 | 
uscannenbergmedia.com | Yana Savitsky
The post was previously held by Diane Feinstein, who passed last year, for more than three decades. Schiff’s and Garvey’s advancement marks a new era in Californian politics. It presents a rare opportunity for the GOP to compete for a Senate seat in a Democratic stronghold, where a Republican hasn’t won in the state since 2006. It’s also a win for Schiff, who spent over 30 million dollars on ads that attacked Garvey, a former Los Angeles Dodgers player.
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
uscannenbergmedia.com | Yana Savitsky |Janette Fu
The proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons faces regulatory scrutiny. On Monday, the FTC led a federal lawsuit alleging that the $24.6 billion acquisition would harm millions of American consumers and supermarket workers. The FTC said the lack of competition could lead to higher prices and lower quality products, as well as restrict grocery options for shoppers.
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Feb 14, 2024 | 
uscannenbergmedia.com | Yana Savitsky
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Annenberg Student Services hosted a mixer earlier today with sweet treats, raffle prizes and crafts. Dr. Kelly Greco, an associate professo atr the Keck School of Medicine and Annenberg’s embedded counselor, also gave a talk on how to find fulfillment and happiness for students. Here’s Greco on the importance of community engagement at Annenberg. Greco: Happiness starts with ourselves, and we have to cultivate it and create it.
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Feb 7, 2024 | 
uscannenbergmedia.com | Yana Savitsky
Alternating the arm you receive the COVID-19 vaccination shot in could strengthen the immunity response. A study published by The Journal of Clinical Investigation last month found that switching arms increases blood antibody levels by up to four times. For people who are immunocompromised or elderly, even a small boost in immunity is significant. Experts said the report has not been corroborated by other research and only surveyed 947 individuals, but the results look promising.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
uscannenbergmedia.com | Yana Savitsky
Ever since I arrived at the University of Southern California, I’ve been on the hunt for a cute, quaint cafe to study in and live out my “Lady Bird” fantasy. What’s a girl to do? Study at Leavey Library? No, the best cup of coffee doesn’t lay at the Annenberg Cafe Feat Illy or the School of Cinematic Arts Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (although, I must say I love both).
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
uscannenbergmedia.com | Christi Ross |Yana Savitsky
Apple Music’s Replay and Spotify’s Wrapped launched Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively — unveiling a year’s worth of listening history for their users worldwide. Whether students were labeled a “Vampire” by Spotify for listening to “emotional, atmospheric music more than most” or reached a new milestone on Apple Music, USC is divided over which platform is better. “I think it’s a fun little thing people can bond over,” said sophomore psychology major Camila Beresford-Redman.
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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.
