Xinran Ji's Final Steps

Diana Crandall, Benjamin Dunn, Michelle Toh
Contributor, Staff Reporter, Editor-at-Large

(Alex Zelenty/ Neon Tommy)

The editorial team at Annenberg Digital News retraces the believed final steps of slain USC student.

Arraignment Postponed In Xinran Ji Case

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Olivia LaVoice, Diana Crandall
Staff Reporter, Associate News Editor

(Daina Beth Solomon/ South L.A. Intersections)

Arraignment in Xinran Ji case has been pushed back to March 5. Prosecutors predict a trial won't be underway for several months.

Shoah Foundation Hosts 'Auschwitz' Documentary Premiere

Comments (0) | Auschwitz, Children and holocaust, documentary, Germany, Holocaust, Los Angeles, Nazi Germany, Poland, World War II

Diana Crandall
Associate News Editor

Renee Firestone discusses her story of survival. (Charlie Magovern/Neon Tommy)

Remaining Holocaust survivors speak out about their experiences in Auschwitz.

Charles Manson's Wife-To-Be Relocates To Tiny California Town

Comments (0) | Bride to be, California, California, Charles Manson, charles manson engaged, Charlie Manson, corcoran, elaine burton, prison

Carrie Poppy, Diana Crandall
Associate News Editor

(Neon Tommy/Carrie Poppy)

Take a look, because it's...quite the sacrifice.

'Snovember' Is Officially Underway On East Coast

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Diana Crandall
Associate News Editor

A House trapped in "Snovember" (Twitter)

Californians, rejoice. East Coasters, bundle up. 'Snovember' has begun.

Three Activists Beheaded In Libya

Diana Crandall
Associate News Editor

(Flickr/United Nations Photo)

In a fresh incidence of violence, young activists were beheaded in Libya.

Bill Clinton Sells At-Risk Kids On Financial Literacy

Comments (0) | at-risk youth, bill clinton, children, Education, former president, Literacy, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, President, schools

Diana Crandall, Rebecca Gibian
News Editors

Slightly boring with questionable song choices, the event taught kids about financial literacy.

AC/DC Drummer Accused In Murder Plot

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Diana Crandall
Associate News Editor

(Tony Wall/Twitter)

The rock star appeared in court Wednesday to face charges of attempting to procure a murder.

First Time Voters Show Up To Polls

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Signe Larsen, Diana Crandall
Staff Reporter

(Diana Crandall/Neon Tommy)

Are the youth of America voting?

Closing Arguments Delivered In Bolden Murder Trial

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Diana Crandall
Associate News Editor

(Sophia Li/Neon Tommy)

The prosecution and defense delivered their final arguments today in court.

STEM Conference Aims To Encourage Women And Minorities

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Diana Crandall
Associate News Editor

(Diana Crandall/Neon Tommy)

Tech giants under a diversity microscope are actively addressing the demographic gaps.

Twitter As A Platform For Female Journalists And Feminism

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Belinda Cai, Diana Crandall, Rebecca Gibian, Signe Larsen
Staff Reporters

(Rebecca Gibian/Twitter)

VIDEO: Quick-updating apps have taken over.

Conflict Journalism: Is It Worth Dying For?

(ok_qa Ahmed/Flickr)

Is there a story you'd be willing to die for?

Proposition 45 Could Reinvent Health Insurance In California

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Diana Crandall
Associate News Editor

Prop. 45 will create significant changes for both providers and members of the public if it is passed and made into law.

What If Ebola Came To L.A.?

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Diana Crandall
Associate News Editor

(Flickr/Neon Tommy)

Could you recognize the symptoms of Ebola?

Does Wage Increase Help Or Harm?

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Diana Crandall
Associate News Editor

Community members from South L.A. weigh in on how the wage increase will hurt the area.

Obama Authorizes 350 Troops To Baghdad

Comments (0) | American troops, baghdad, Barack Obama, Iraq, isis, ISIS beheading, Nation and World, obama iraq, President Obama, u.s. army

Diana Crandall
Associate News Editor

President Barack Obama has ordered "non-combative" troops to enter Iraq.

South L.A. Programs Tackle Pressing Community Health Challenges

Members of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw community take advantage of the Bfit initiative in their area.

How can health initiatives in South L.A. make a lasting change?

DPS To Review Safety Policies In Light Of Student's Death

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Diana Crandall
Contributor

Suspects in connection with USC student death have been taken into custody. (Neon Tommy)

Chief Carlisle talks about the role of USC security following a student's fatal assault.

Student Loan Interest Rates Set To Increase

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Diana Crandall
Contributor

Richard Fisher, a top Fed official, visited USC Annenberg on Wednesday.

Students are expected to take the brunt of the impact from rising interest rates.

Teachers Left Feeling Undervalued After Vergara v. California Ruling

Julia Macias, Beatriz Vergara, Elizabeth Vergara and Kate Elliot and their two mothers. (Charlie Magovern/Neon Tommy)

Not everyone is thrilled about the abolishment of teacher tenure.

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Xinran Ji's Final Steps

Arraignment Postponed In Xinran Ji Case

Shoah Foundation Hosts 'Auschwitz' Documentary Premiere

Charles Manson's Wife-To-Be Relocates To Tiny California Town

'Snovember' Is Officially Underway On East Coast

Three Activists Beheaded In Libya

Bill Clinton Sells At-Risk Kids On Financial Literacy

AC/DC Drummer Accused In Murder Plot

First Time Voters Show Up To Polls

Closing Arguments Delivered In Bolden Murder Trial

STEM Conference Aims To Encourage Women And Minorities

Twitter As A Platform For Female Journalists And Feminism

Conflict Journalism: Is It Worth Dying For?

Proposition 45 Could Reinvent Health Insurance In California

What If Ebola Came To L.A.?

Does Wage Increase Help Or Harm?

Obama Authorizes 350 Troops To Baghdad

South L.A. Programs Tackle Pressing Community Health Challenges

DPS To Review Safety Policies In Light Of Student's Death

Student Loan Interest Rates Set To Increase

Teachers Left Feeling Undervalued After Vergara v. California Ruling

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