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Laya Albert

Laya Albert

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Staff Writer, Daily Trojan

Los Angeles

Biography

University of Southern California Annenberg Journalism Student, ABC7 News Intern, Tennis Channel Production Assistant, USC Shoah Foundation Contributor.

Final Covers

Politics , People , Facts

Doesn’t Cover

Technical features

Seniority Positions

Industries

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 53

  • A ‘Legendary’ practice session on day 3 of the Miami Open

    By Laya Albert| USC Annenberg Media Verified Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Alexander Zverev and Jon Bon Jovi walk onto a tennis court — but not for a doubles match. On the third day of play at the Miami Open, a practice session stole the spotlight, garnering a larger crowd than the nearby matches. Djokovic’s return to the tournament wasn’t solely about tennis; it also came during a legal battle that could transform the sport.

    By Laya Albert · USC Annenberg Media

    Mar. 20, 2025

  • USC President Carol Folt reflects on her tenure at USC: ‘You’re not there to necessarily please people’

    By Hali Mecklin, Paige Shea, Laya Albert| USC Annenberg Media Verified USC President Carol Folt told Annenberg Media she has not “deviated for a second” from her commitment to providing social mobility at USC amid the Trump administration’s orders to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on Tuesday. In a rare sit-down interview with student media, Folt reflected on her tenure and addressed her response to pro-Palestinian protests, the cancellation of main-stage commencement and more controversies. Folt’s presidency will conclude on June 30.

    By Hali Mecklin, Paige Shea, Laya Albert · USC Annenberg Media

    Mar. 04, 2025

  • Bautista-Fallon win USG presidential and vice presidential race after an eventful election season

    By Laya Albert, Hali Mecklin| USC Annenberg Media Verified Undergraduate Student Government (USG) presidential candidate Mikaela Bautista and her running mate Emma Fallon won the presidential election Tuesday night, beating out three other tickets. After disqualifications and drop-outs, all 12 remaining candidates in the senatorial election on the same ballot earned a spot on USG’s senate. The all-female team campaigned to provide opt-in ChatGPT+ accounts for all students.

    By Laya Albert, Hali Mecklin · USC Annenberg Media

    Feb. 25, 2025

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Company Info

Daily Trojan

The Daily Trojan is a student-run newspaper at the University of Southern California (USC), established in 1912. It is the only daily print college paper on the West Coast, making it an integral part of USC's history and culture. The newspaper focuses on news publishing services, covering a variety of topics such as campus events, sports, and cultural activities. The Daily Trojan is published in print, providing a physical medium for students and faculty to stay informed about campus life. In addition to its print edition, it has a digital presence through its website and social media platforms, which helps it reach a wider audience. The newspaper primarily serves the USC community, including students, faculty, and staff, and has a legacy of over a century in fostering student journalism. It is based in Los Angeles, California, and employs 218 people, generating a revenue of $17.4 million.

Los Angeles, California, United States

'+1 213-740-2707

Founded: 1912