A gram for an ounce of sleep: what happens when smoking and sleeping
In reality, there’s no clear-cut answer to solving the mystery of cannabis and its complex interaction with our sleep cycles, dreams and, more broadly, our minds.
A pride for their hood
Art-ivista and alumnus Jose Richard Aviles engages with their community through dance.
Rhythm and News S5E1: How South Central LA molded Art-ivista Jose Richard Aviles
News editor Ana Mata speaks with art-ivista and alumnus Jose Richard Aviles about their upbringing in South Central Los Angeles and how it has shaped their work in dance and poetry. They also talk about their recently published book “Semilla – a Collection of Poems” and its connection to social justice and art. Music by […]
Film Schooled: What the hell is Ryan Murphy doing
Murphy has the opportunity — but for me it is a responsibility — to amplify voices and stories other than the white ones that he has trudged along in his journey.
SCA co-hosts Native American Short Films showcase
Young Indigenous children grow up with minuscule representation on the screen. If they see themselves, it is normally a Western representation of Native Americans. Over time, filmmaking regarding Natives has felt disingenuous as it tends to be created by non-Natives. The zealous lust and romanticization of Manifest Destiny have been detrimental to all Native American […]
Young artist builds music production company from the ground up
USC student Allen Smith created a digital music company with his sister and cousins, while opening up about his life and first solo album “Blood Orange” released amid the pandemic.
All the World’s a Screen: ‘The Social Dilemma’ and the dangers of casual viewing
Netflix’s new documentary ironically exposes the streaming sites own problem.
‘The Forty-Year-Old Version’ is a playwright’s hilarious and moving reinvention as a rapper
Writer-director Radha Blank stars as herself in this autobiographical debut, reflecting on her artistry, failures and grief.
The Sandman strikes again with ‘Hubie Halloween,’ an appropriately goofy horror extravaganza
Adam Sandler leads a star-studded cast in this lighthearted Halloween feature.
Changing the Lens: Representation of USC on Netflix and network TV is troubling
As we evolve from the University of Spoiled Children to the University of Second Choice to the University of Scandal & Corruption, we need to be concerned with the way we’re perceived.