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The wizard of interdisciplinary science turns to AI - Daily Trojan

Artificial intelligence has ushered in a new age of interdisciplinary work, revolutionizing the possibilities within science, business and even art. The study of technology’s cross-discipline capabilities, however, is nothing new.
World-renowned medical oncologist Dr. David Agus has been combining technology and medicine for decades now, and his research in artificial intelligence has already started to have profound effects in the world of medicine.
At USC, Agus is a professor of medicine and b...
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Jacks N Joe, USC’s only mom-and-pop breakfast shop, serves the morning crew - Daily Trojan

Fresh, home-cooked meals are a scarce commodity for most college students. Luckily, for USC students, there’s Jacks N Joe, one of South Central’s only breakfast restaurants, which serves homestyle cooking in an environment that can only be described as “a home away from home.”
Located near the corner of West Adams Boulevard and Figueroa Street, Jacks N Joe looks out of place in a sea of fast-food franchises and corporate-owned eateries. Yet the restaurant has remained a pillar in the community f...
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Trojans seek fifth win of season as they play host to Arizona State - Daily Trojan

After a long defensive battle in Corvallis last Saturday, the Trojans were able to escape with a victory in nail-biting fashion, winning 17-14. USC will return to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Saturday to face a struggling Arizona State University team.


Historically, USC has had success against Arizona State, boasting an all-time record of 24-14. But in their previous matchup, the Trojans lost 16-31 in Tempe. The game featured both junior quarterback Kedon Slovis and freshman quarterback...
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USC overpowers Colorado in 55-17 win - Daily Trojan

USC started their Friday night matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes slow, but bounced back in the second quarter and put Colorado out of reach in the third with a decisive 55-17 victory.


Heading into a matchup that seemed all but destined to be a USC blowout, ending the first quarter down 2-3 is not what many Trojan fans or bettors would likely have expected. A three-and-out start to the game marked the beginning of USC’s first quarter woes. USC could not push the ball downfield as sophomor...

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What President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address may mean for the 2024 presidential election

A smiling president Biden looked optimistic for most of his 73-minute speech in the House Chamber last night. He focused on topics like healthcare and the economy. His calls for bipartisanship and goals for police reform and gun control were delivered with a sense of hope that proved to be the theme of the address.

JOE BIDEN: “Because the soul of this nation is strong. The backbone of this nation is strong. Because the people of this nation are strong. The state of the union is strong.”

But t...
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Voter safety and security addressed in Los Angeles County and beyond

Voters go out to the polls in Los Angeles and across the country. (Photo by Micheal Chow)

The 2022 midterm elections come with a resurgence of questions around voter safety and election integrity.

During the 2020 presidential election, the United States saw an increase in voter intimidation nationwide.

In Los Angeles, measures have been put in place to ensure the polls are safe for voters. This follows a warning of heightened threat during the 2022 midterm elections issued by the U.S. governm...
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New Metro K Line opens in South Los Angeles

The K Line of the L.A. Metro opened on Oct. 7, 2022. (Photo by Shane Dimapanat)

Los Angeles Metro opened a new $2.1 billion dollar metro line in South Los Angeles on October 7 with eight stations: Expo/Crenshaw, Martin Luther King Jr., Leimert Park, Hyde Park, Fairview Heights, Downtown Inglewood, Westchester/Veterans and Aviation/Century.

Previously the line was known as the Crenshaw/LAX line, the K Line extends from the E line at Expo/Crenshaw Station and merges with the C Line at Aviation/L...
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Adidas’ multi-million Yeezy problem

Adidas reported losing $540 million in Quarter 4 of 2022, the first loss for the company in 31 years.

This drop in revenue comes as a result of the company’s decision to break partnership with Ye in October. They broke from the artist, formerly known as Kanye West, in response to his anti Semitic and anti-Black comments made on social media.

The Yeezy line accounted for an estimated 15% of Adidas’s net income. The financial strain of the loss of these products has led to a reported new deal be...

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USC spreads fentanyl awareness in wake of rising overdoses in Los Angeles

In a bid to combat a recent increase in fentanyl poisoning in Los Angeles, USC Student Health took steps to inform students and faculty of the availability of naloxone, which reverses the effects of opioids.

In a school-wide email sent out by Student Health for the upcoming International Day of Recovery, the university promoted Naloxone SC, a student health program that provides information and aid to USC students in preventing fentanyl overdoses.

Naloxone, the program says, is the main preven...
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Four things to look for in Cal vs. USC - Daily Trojan

With an impressive 71-33-6 all-time record, USC will be looking to once again continue the tradition of beating the University of California, Berkeley at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Saturday night. In their previous matchup, the Trojans lost 24-14 at Berkeley, marking just the fourth time they’ve lost since 2000. Riding a road win against Arizona, the 7-1 Trojans will look to make quick work of the 3-5 Bears. 


Still, there are many storylines that have yet to play out and key players wh...
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Track and Field teams return for Trojan Invitational - Daily Trojan

USC’s men’s and women’s track and field teams will compete at home in the Ron and Sharlene Allice Trojan Invitational at Allyson Felix Field in the Loker Track Stadium and Colich Center on Friday and Saturday. This event marks the second invitational of the outdoor season. 


Currently, the women’s outdoor track and field team ranks No. 2 in the nation while the men’s team sits at No. 16. At the Trojans’ first invitational of the season, the Aztec Invitational at San Diego State University Marc...
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Water polo secures perfect home record - Daily Trojan

Applause roared throughout Uytengsu Aquatic Center as USC celebrated Senior Day with the team’s seven seniors receiving a special tribute in their final home game.


In their penultimate game, the Trojans capped off an undefeated season at home with a 15-11 win against Arizona State. 


After achieving a perfect record at home, Head Coach Marko Pintaric spoke of the importance of the team’s win. 


“One of our preseason goals was to defend our own swimming pool and really try to be undefeated...
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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returns to USC campus this weekend - Daily Trojan

The largest book festival in the country, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, is making its annual return to the University of Southern California. The festival will run at the University Park Campus on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 


All outdoor events are free. Indoor panel events will require tickets to be purchased beforehand. 


The Festival, which originally started in 1996 held at UCLA, began as a celebration of books and reading. In 2011, di...
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Texas Filmmakers on Making A24's 'Sing Sing'

For some artists, storytelling is a calling that comes at birth. But for Austin-based filmmaker Greg Kwedar, it came in the middle of an accounting exam at Texas A&M.After discovering his love for filmmaking while working on film sets in Australia, the Fort Worth native decided to drop out of school to pursue his newfound passion. He packed his bags and moved to Austin in 2009. Since then, he has made several shorts, documentaries, and an award-winning feature, Transpecos (2016), a thriller that...
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Students report being scammed trying to buy football tickets

Three students have reported being scammed while trying to purchase tickets for USC’s home football game against Wisconsin.

According to an email sent out by the Department of Public Safety today, suspects impersonated students and used GroupMe to connect with their victims. In the process of negotiation, suspects exchanged screenshots of student identification cards with their victims.

“Students should bear in mind that a photo of a student ID card doesn’t authenticate an online suspect’s ide...
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Donald Trump wins the presidency

One presidential election, 34 Senate seats, all 435 House seats and 10 key California ballot measures to vote on — catch all the latest from Annenberg Media as the 2024 election unfolds.

Editor’s Note: Annenberg Media’s election coverage sources all races results from the Associated Press. Live coverage has concluded as of 6:39 a.m.

Barring a major upset, California’s 54 electoral college votes will go in Vice President Kamala Harris’ column. However, the Golden State is home to multiple compe...