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L.A. Riots Commemorated Across The City


By Anna Sterling
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 | 1:32 p.m. PDT

More than two decades later, Los Angelenos come together to remember the L.A. riots.

USC Holds Conference to End Urban Poverty


By Nicole Piper
Thursday, March 27, 2014 | 5:43 p.m. PDT

Scholars and policymakers from across the country spoke on healthcare, housing, and education.

Formerly Homeless Treasure Affordable, Dignified Housing in South L.A.


By Tiffany Taylor and Emily Mae Czachor
Monday, March 3, 2014 | 1:43 p.m. PST

A new housing complex offers living space to nearly 100 homeless men, women and children. 

Protesters Demand $15 per Hour for Fast Food Workers


By Joy Wang
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 | 6:48 p.m. PST

The protest comes one day ahead of a planned walkout by fast food workers. 

Quarter of LA Residents Below Poverty Line, Census Shows


By Madison Sanders
Thursday, September 19, 2013 | 3:45 p.m. PDT

Poverty rates continue even though the economy is no longer in a recession, experts say.

Majority of Americans Support Minimum Wage Increase


By Jen Nowell
Friday, April 19, 2013 | 10:54 p.m. PDT

Hourly workers back an increase in minimum wage, but one economist fears it could worsen the unemployment rate.

LA Activists, Business Owners Reflect on Community Police Presence


By Cassie Jasso
Thursday, April 26, 2012 | 6:05 p.m. PDT

The buildings may be rebuilt, but activists say this city still faces incidents of police brutality and racism.

U.S. Poverty Rates Increase


By Christianne Rojo
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 | 2:03 p.m. PDT

Poverty rates in the U.S. are at the highest they've been since 1993.

Holiday Bowl - USC vs Wisconsin Post-Game Press Conference

Su'a Cravens: "It's the players that need to step up"

Darreus Rogers: "It comes down to the players"

Trojans Fall to Wisconsin in the Holiday Bowl 23-21

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Alcoholism At USC


By Kay Angrum, Alex Janin, Veronica Quezada, Madison Mills and Sam Bergum
11/19/15 | 1:14 p.m. PST

In this four part series, USC Anneberg Media looks at alcohol abuse on campus and where students can go for...


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