Half of teens in U.S. and Japan say they’re addicted to smartphones
First study to compare data from both nations reveals teenagers and parents feel distracted and anxious due to device use.
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Marvel Studios president establishes endowed fund at USC School of Cinematic Arts
USC alum Kevin Feige’s gift aims to advance the art and craft of creative producing.
2017 USC Global Conference draws to a close in Tokyo
President C. L. Max Nikias announces Beijing as the host city for the next in the university’s series of Pacific Rim conferences.
Los Angeles Times
USC’s Josh Kun explores how Latin American musicians, composers transformed movie music
Kun’s curation of “The Tide Was Always High: Musical Interventions,” part of the Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA series, celebrates Latino musicians whose work was often whitewashed by history.
The Wall Street Journal
A grand bipartisan bargain on tax reform
USC’s Edward Kleinbard argues for a levy on carbon that would satisfy Democrats, and far lower corporate rates to placate Republicans.
CNBC
Lyft teams up with USC to give low-income seniors rides to the doctor
USC researchers will study whether taking rides can reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation in seniors and improve their health by helping them get to medical appointments on time.
The New York Times
The remembering machine: USC Shoah Foundation preserves Holocaust testimonies
Follow along as Eva Schloss takes part in one of the foundation’s signature projects: making interactive 3-D recordings of Holocaust survivors, allowing people to continue telling their stories long after they are gone.
The Wall Street Journal
USC President Nikias: Why all my emails are the lengths of texts
“Email can throw a leader off course if used as anything more than a quick messaging system,” he writes. “After all, the leader has to keep the big picture in mind, and therefore must avoid being redirected constantly by others’ agendas.”
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USC announces 2017-18 men’s basketball schedule
The program enters the season with high expectations, coming off consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, a school-record 26 wins and returning virtually its entire roster. And every game on the schedule will be televised.
Wired
How one of Apple’s key privacy safeguards falls short
The bottom line, according to USC’s Aleksandra Korolova, a former Google research scientist: Apple oversells its differential privacy protections.
Daily Mail
Study finds Botox injections can lift your jawline
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found the drug helped patients with receding chins by reducing tension and altering the chin’s overall shape.
The Conversation
Can Game of Thrones teach us about the meaning of life?
USC Annenberg’s Diane Winston argues that the show gives fans a chance to contemplate and debate fundamental concerns about human life — issues that are central to all world religions.
Science Magazine
Bot-hunters turn their attention to the next election: Germany’s
Emilio Ferrara of USC’s Information Sciences Institute estimates that up to 15 percent of Twitter profiles — a whopping 50 million — are bots. And most are creatures of politics.
Los Angeles Times
Light up the torch: L.A. officially awarded 2028 Olympic Games
Several USC facilities, as well as the Coliseum, will have high-profile roles when the city hosts its third Olympiad.
Entertainment Weekly
Surprise: Rotten Tomatoes scores don’t hurt box office, study claims
USC’s Yves Bergquist crunched the numbers for all 150 movies released in 2017 and found no correlation — positive or negative — between the website’s scores and box office returns. The results hold all the way back to 2000.
Celebrate Constitution Day 2017 with USC
Congress designates Sept. 17 as a day to recognize the value and history of the guiding document; USC marks the occasion with a panel discussion on electoral reform Tuesday.
Two huge storms in two weeks — but are they entirely ‘natural disasters’?
People didn’t cause Harvey or Irma directly, but where and how we live affects the level of devastation left behind.
USC Thornton alum, and Emmy nominee, tells stories through music
Comparing his artistic journey to a twisting river, Duncan Thum shifts from guitar and songwriting to screen scoring.
Biotech Bootcamp embraces ‘off-the-shelf’ solutions to global health issues
Two USC students use an app to determine the needs of an African community where health care is scarce.
Study surprise: Experiences (like vacations) win over material goods if credit is how you’re paying
It wasn’t always this way: USC Marshall research shows people now opt for the adventure rather than something that lasts, like a couch.
In memoriam: Gin Wong, USC trustee and prominent architect, 94
The visionary Trojan designed many Southern California landmarks and left an indelible mark on the region’s landscape.
Onetime punk rocker uses photography to tell stories of ‘my Los Angeles’
Star Montana discovered photography during a tumultuous time. Now it’s an integral part of her life as she pursues an MFA at the USC Roski School of Art and Design.
USC leaders call for solution to protect DACA students
President and provost underscore university’s support for scholars
Postpartum depression can be common for mothers — but what about fathers?
Researchers find that a drop in testosterone levels can signal the condition in dads, and a spike may be a sign of aggression.
Learning about accounting’s Big Four turned out to be a big break
USC business student’s connection to a recruiter at a top firm will lead to a coveted position after graduation.
Norris Healthcare Center to open in January
The building will be home to the USC Institute of Urology, the Outpatient Surgery Center and new retail space.
Meet Jake Olson, the blind USC football player everyone is talking about
A dream comes true as the long snapper takes the field during USC’s win over Western Michigan, and leaves his mark on the scoreboard.
Which genetic marker is the ring leader in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease?
Researchers look at two genes involved in our ability to remember things as we age.
Tech on the big screen: Computer users, and hackers, are more likely to be male characters
New study examines depictions of computer science in TV and films.
Freshman takes her love of moviemaking to another level
As a kid, she made a film with Barbie. Now Jillian Ruvalcaba is studying film and TV production and showing her Trojan pride.
1 in 5 children in the U.S. enter school overweight or obese, researchers find
As National Childhood Obesity Month begins, USC experts talk healthy habits and explain how sugar intake and diet affect the brain.
Ultrasound tool under study at USC might help find more breast cancers early
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is the sole SoCal site for the nationwide clinical trial.
Advice from one of your Friends: Lisa Kudrow shares career insight with USC drama students
Her impressive career has also had plenty of low points, like the time she was fired from Frasier.
How transit affects job seekers: The first and last mile to the station make all the difference
Biking or ridesharing to the nearest public transit stop could be crucial for riders with limited access to public transportation, USC study finds.
In memoriam: Social worker Frances Wu, 96
Philanthropist and alumna was the first Chinese-American to receive a Doctor of Social Work from USC.
Football Saturdays bring game-day fun to USC campus and the Coliseum
Fans will notice a few small changes — and two huge new scoreboards — when the Trojans face Western Michigan in Saturday’s opener.
Warrior Circle marks a new USC tradition for veterans and the Trojan community
The first-time ceremony uses ashes to symbolize the visible wounds of battle — and the invisible sacrifices — made by men and women who serve their country.
USC’s neighbors get a helping hand with school supplies
Families living near the Health Sciences Campus stock up for the school year, thanks to USC Civic Engagement and the university’s Good Neighbors Campaign.
Genetics put some older women at higher risk than men for Alzheimer’s
Women genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s are more susceptible than men between ages 65 and 75, researchers discover.