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USC Annenberg Media is a news organization managed by students at the University of Southern California. Our dynamic newsroom produces a variety of content, including social media videos, Snapchat news segments, and television broadcasts. We utilize multiple platforms to ensure that the USC community stays informed and engaged.

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Sound portrait: How a family business nurtures plants and community in South Los Angeles

2 days ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | Kimberly Aguirre

On a busy street in South Los Angeles stands a jungle of greenery, Avalon Nursery & Ceramics. Owner Maria Luz Lopez opened the business back in the 1980s. She was joined more recently by her granddaughter, Carolyna Ramirez. In this sound portrait produced by Annenberg Media’s Kimberly Aguirre, the grandmother-granddaughter duo reflects on how they’ve nurtured their business and their community over the years.
How ‘The White Lotus’ composer’s exit leaves TV music in the wilderness

2 days ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | David Sosa

Before the finale of “The White Lotus” Season 3 put three main characters into body bags, the HBO show’s composer Cristóbal Tapia de Veer announced he would not be returning for Season 4. What followed was a public blame game between creator Mike White and Tapia de Veer, who cited arguments and creative differences over the music being experimental. Whatever led to their rift is far less interesting than the three seasons of material Tapia de Veer contributed to the anthology series.
Film Frequency: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ and the best video game adaptations

1 week ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | Ethan Huang |Sam Bitman |Enzo Luna

On this episode of Film Frequency, producer Ethan Huang discusses ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ chicken jockeys, and the secret to making a good video game adaptation.
Film Frequency: Cannes Film Festival look ahead

1 week ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | Ethan Huang |Sam Bitman |Enzo Luna

On this episode of Film Frequency, we are joined by Annenberg Media’s Casey Loving, who breaks down the history of the Cannes Film Festival and what to expect from the 2025 lineup.
Film Frequency: Remembering Val Kilmer

1 week ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | Ethan Huang |Sam Bitman |Enzo Luna

On this episode of Film Frequency, we discuss Val Kilmer’s legacy, from “Heat” to “Top Gun.”
Film Frequency: What makes an airplane movie?

1 week ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | Ethan Huang |Sam Bitman |Daishalyn Satcher

On this episode of Film Frequency, we look towards Spring Break as producer Sam Bitman chats about what makes a good airplane move.
From Carefest to public media

1 week ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | Sam Bitman |Ethan Huang |Enzo Luna

On today’s show, we talk about how CareSC is shifting campus culture through Carefest, we speak with a law expert about the ongoing situation regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, see what students are excited to go see when the 2028 Olympics come to town and go live to the sustainability town hall on campus. All that and more, From Where We Are.
From Narco-Corridos to Allyship

1 week ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | Isaac Vargas |Amy Lopez

On today’s show, we talk about why politicians are so nervous about narco-corridos and we discuss undocumented student allyship. All that and more, From Where We Are.
Narcocorrido explained: the music, meaning, and public perception

1 week ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | David Rendon

Two weeks ago, Los Alegres del Barranco from Sinaloa, Mexico, had their visas revoked. This came shortly after they performed their hit song “El del Palenque” about the drug lord “El Mencho” in concert, and prominently projected his image in the background. The band was scheduled to perform in California, Texas, and other states, but the “El Mencho” incident cost them their U.S. visas and drew backlash from the Mexican government.
Mexican food as resistance: Celebrating cultural heritage through cooking

1 week ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | Kimberly Aguirre

In a tiny dorm kitchen, the gas burner clicked on and before long, tomatoes boiled in a large pot, and beans crackled in oil. In the background, an eclectic mix of music ranging from Bad Bunny to The Smiths blasted from a speaker as Sarai Mata and Emma Perez prepared their lunch.