Features & Essays
![The Eyes Have It](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TheEyesHaveIt-400x284.jpg)
The Eyes Have It
Publication - USC Dornsife Magazine
Sight allows us to explore our world, to orient ourselves within it and to find joy in its myriad manifestations of beauty and wonder. read more
![‘Electric Bacteria’ Are Ready for Their Close-Up](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ElectricBacteriaPhoto-400x284.jpg)
‘Electric Bacteria’ Are Ready for Their Close-Up
Publication - USC Dornsife News
The molecular dance that allows a unique bacterium to transfer electrons is captured on camera for the first time. read more
![Their Best Shot](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PPHD-400x284.jpg)
Their Best Shot
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
How the Pasadena Public Health Department achieved one of California's highest COVID-19 vaccination rates. read more
![State of the Art](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screenshot-94-400x284.jpg)
State of the Art
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
During pandemic closures, museums put innovation into overdrive to bring art into people's homes. Will the way we view art ever be the same? read more
![A Misguided Crackdown](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screenshot-81-400x284.jpg)
A Misguided Crackdown
Publication - KCET
How 'law and order' rhetoric hurts communities reeling from COVID-related spike in violence read more
![How to Save a Sanctuary](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-65-400x284.jpg)
How to Save a Sanctuary
Publication - Alive Magazine
Charlie's Acres and other farm animal sanctuaries have used technology to stay afloat during the pandemic. Goat Zoom-bomb, anyone?! read more
![Votes of Confidence](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screenshot-45-400x284.png)
Votes of Confidence
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
USC political sociologist Mindy Romero explores whether policy reforms can get young people and people of color to the polls. read more
![Standing Tall](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Standing-tall-690x518-400x284.jpg)
Standing Tall
Publication - Alive Magazine
Visionary architect Michael Green is building wood high-rises that can help cool the planet. read more
![California’s Population Is Barely Budging, But Why?](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screenshot-38-400x284.png)
California’s Population Is Barely Budging, But Why?
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
USC demographer Dowell Myers explains why the Golden State is no longer a magnet for transplants. read more
![Eyes on the Prize](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Form-Googles-690x518-400x284.png)
Eyes on the Prize
Publication - Alive Magazine
How swimmer-turned-sports tech entrepreneur Dan Eisenhardt brought his vision for smart swim goggles to life. read more
![Speak for Yourself](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot-25-400x284.jpg)
Speak for Yourself
Publication - Trojan Family Magazine
USC experts discuss how language inevitably changes in controversial ways — and how no amount of grumbling can stop it. read more
![Share a Selfie, Sell a House?](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ShareASelfie-400x284.jpg)
Share a Selfie, Sell a House?
Publication - California Real Estate Magazine
How a digital sea change in marketing is impacting real estate professionals and their social media strategies. read more
![A Story in Black & White](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/black-and-white--400x284.jpg)
A Story in Black & White
Publication - Southwest Airlines' Magazine
The story of a secret marriage between my Jewish cousin and her African-American husband in the 1950s. read more
![Cartagena, Colombia: Gabriel García Márquez’s inspiration, the seaport mixes Old World and New](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/5FAGXL3MRBDDBCN5VEHHXJO2GA-400x284.jpg)
Cartagena, Colombia: Gabriel García Márquez’s inspiration, the seaport mixes Old World and New
Publication - Los Angeles Times
The audio tour "The Cartagena of Gabriel García Márquez" traces the influence of this enchanted city on the author's work. read more
![LA Loves Dogs, but Is This City of Canine Lovers Going Too Far?](http://rachelbethlevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-10-at-10.33.26-PM-400x284.jpg)
LA Loves Dogs, but Is This City of Canine Lovers Going Too Far?
Publication - Open Skies
In Los Angeles, dogs are entering into social and leisure territory once reserved only for humans. read more