Arts and Culture

The professor of English and author of the acclaimed novel Colored Television discusses writing in the shadow of “Big Television,” overcoming bad reviews, and her “descriptive, not prescriptive” approach.

Health

Scholars explain why social media is so all-consuming, and how we can help break the habit, in this recap from a recent Dornsife Dialogues event.

Arts and Culture

USC scholars uncover why horror attracts millions of devoted fans — and reveal which frightening films scared them most.