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Rolling Stone
Monsta X celebrate 10 years together — and it's just the beginning
September 1, 2025

Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Hye Jin Lee was quoted in an article about South Korean boy band Monsta X, in which the band reflected on their journey, the evolution of their music style, and how they balance their global appeal with their Korean roots..

The Hill
Schwarzenegger steps back into political arena in redistricting crusade
August 31, 2025

Adjunct Lecturer Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article about former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger re-entering the political landscape in the conversation around California redistricting.

The Guardian
How the US army is using influencers to recruit a new generation: ‘Promise them this idea of stability’
August 18, 2025

Professor of Journalism Robert Kozinets was quoted in an article on how the U.S. Army is partnering with social media influencers to recruit young adults.

TheWrap
Hollywood Hits Gender Parity for Leading Female Roles in 2024’s Top Films, Says Annenberg Study
August 5, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted in an article about the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's latest installment of their annual report, “Inequality in 1,800 Popular Films: Examining Portrayals of Gender, Race/Ethnicity, LGBTQ+ & Characters with Disabilities from 2007 to 2024," which showed that while more than half of the top 100 films in 2024 featured women in lead or co-lead roles, overall onscreen and behind-the-camera inclusion remained largely unchanged across gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+ identity and disability.