Taylor Swift course to be offered at University of Texas

The UT brand-new course for Fall 2022, “Literary Contests and Contexts — The Taylor Swift Songbook,” will be taught by Dr. Elizabeth Scala.

Poll: Students who listen to music while studying get higher grades

New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.

More fraternities disaffiliate from USC, form new council

Eight total fraternities have disaffiliated from USC and have formed an organization called the University Park Interfraternity Council.

More fraternities disaffiliate from USC, form new council
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The number of fraternities that have disaffiliated from USC has grown to eight, and the breakaway groups have formed their own organization called the University Park Interfraternity Council.

UCLA women's basketball team signs 10-year-old

UCLA welcomed the newest member of the Bruins women's basketball team: a 10-year-old. It is part of a special partnership to help and inspire kids facing serious illnesses and disabilities.

UCLA women's basketball team signs 10-year-old
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UCLA welcomed the newest member of the Bruins women's basketball team: a 10-year-old. It is part of a special partnership to help and inspire kids facing serious illnesses and disabilities.

Brea Olinda School District addressing student mental health crisis

Experts say isolation and social media are playing major roles in decreased mental health. When students were isolated during the pandemic, they started spending more time online. And now that they’re back in the classroom – many are experiencing what experts call “COVID regression.”

LAUSD students return to school
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Amid more relaxed COVID-19 protocols, classes resumed Monday for thousands of LAUSD students.

Will the student loan payment pause be extended? CEOs say it’s likely.

Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.

'California ArkStorm': Climate change could result in potential megaflood, scientists say

The ArkStorm flood is also known as "the Other Big One" after the nickname of an expected major earthquake on the San Andreas Fault, according to researchers with UCLA. But, unlike an earthquake, the ArkStorm would lead to catastrophe across a much larger area.

Students hold protest over lead levels at Jordan High School in Watts

In a press release, protesters said when students and staff return to campus Monday for the start of the school year, they “will be met with lead levels 75x higher than what the Environmental Protection Agency defines as a hazardous threshold.”

First day of school for LAUSD students
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Amid more relaxed COVID-19 protocols, classes resume today for thousands of LAUSD students.

LAUSD back to school: First day safety tips

As the kiddos return to school, the Los Angeles Police Department is reminding the public to keep safety a top priority.

LAUSD back to school: First day safety tips
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With so many students heading back to school, safety is a top concern. Here are some tips to keep your kiddos safe.