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A controversy has been brewing that centers on issues of censorship versus allowing misinformation to circulate. A few more artists and podcasters have joined famed musician Neil Young and dropped off of Spotify because of the COVID-19 misinformation controversy with Joe Rogan. Musicians Joni Mitchell and Nils Lofgren are making the point with the hashtag #byeSpotify. Matthew Andrade has some reactions from USC students on campus.

Should women be required to register for the military draft? Almost all male U.S. citizens and immigrants 18-25 years old are. Staci Ramsey has more.

Student-athletes harbor big dreams and even bigger aspirations. But sometimes, injuries can derail their hopes. So how do they take on the mental setback that usually accompanies being on the shelf? Lida Li reports.

Civil discourse is often considered an essential component of higher education. However, universities have arguably become ideological battlegrounds rather than communities of free inquiry. How is polarization affecting conversations in the classroom at USC? Hanna Kang has more.

The world’s first mega event in the COVID-19 world, the Dubai Expo is here with its main theme as connectivity. The expo provides an opportunity for people and countries to come together and foster greater understanding and trust. Sudarshan Ramabadran has more.

USC’s Marching Band, also known as the “Spirit of Troy,” is the sound of our campus. Get to know a little more about the band’s history, tradition, and legacy. Here's Chelsea Hylton with the story.

In light of the increasing events to celebrate good cheer, we are happy to tell you that the concert halls will be ringing with melodic holiday tunes. The USC Thornton School of Music has begun performing in-person in front of a live audience again after a long absence due to COVID-19. Lyme Cho reports.

With finals just around the corner and semester projects wrapping up, students are feeling the pressure more than ever. Many are burning out and trying to find ways to keep up as the fall term draws to a close. Jeremy Lindenfeld has the story.

There is a growing percentage of people with mental illness in Los Angeles County jails. Anna Babiak spoke with experts in correctional psychiatry about mental healthcare in a correctional setting.

It was a calm yet slightly uneasy atmosphere in the courtroom on the second day of the preliminary hearing. Ayanna Martinez has the story.