Archive for September 2011

University median SAT score increases 20 points

By Francesca Bessey ·

September 26, 2011 at 11:49 pm

College Board reported critical reading scores at the national level were the lowest on record.

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In memoriam

September 26, 2011 at 11:48 pm

In memoriam

President C. L. Max Nikias speaks about Sidney Harman, a Leadership Institute board member who passed away last April, in Town & Gown. Several prominent members of the USC community attended the memorial celebration for the former editor-in-chief of Newsweek and husband of former congresswoman Jane Harman.

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Leavey to let grad students rent iPads

By Stephanie Lam ·

September 26, 2011 at 11:47 pm

The program is intended to help graduate students stay up to date with new technology.

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Young USC hopes to benefit from road loss

By James Bianchi ·

September 26, 2011 at 11:24 pm

For many, it’s hard to see Saturday’s thrashing as anything other than a deflating punch to the gut for the Trojans. The great 3-0 start, a bunch of young talent proving its worth early on and a group of veteran leaders showing that it is ready to take the reins — it all seemed irrelevant [...]

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Garza named in report

By alejandro madrid ·

September 26, 2011 at 11:23 pm

Garza named in report

The former USC secondary coach funded a recruiting visit while at Tennessee in 2009.

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Johnson excels on USTA Pro Circuit

By Sean mccormick ·

September 26, 2011 at 11:21 pm

Johnson excels on USTA Pro Circuit

Last season’s NCAA singles champion wins 10 matches and two titles over 12 days.

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USC opens season in Cambridge with wins in singles play

By jeremy chen ·

September 26, 2011 at 11:19 pm

USC opens season in Cambridge with wins in singles play

USC enjoys a successful weekend at the Fall Chowder Fest, notching wins in singles matches.

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Unorthodox fitness tips maintain energy

By Nicholas Slayton ·

September 26, 2011 at 10:30 pm

The stressors of college, in and out of the classroom, make it difficult to stay energized. It was especially true for me, juggling midterms, papers, class, homework and work. Sleep wasn’t really an option. And this isn’t an uncommon situation, and in many cases, it can be worse. A nonlethal but unhealthy mix of inactivity, [...]

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Comedy presents foibles

By Sophia Lee ·

September 26, 2011 at 10:29 pm

Comedy presents foibles

New production, South Street has a convoluted storyline, but is redeemed by other facets.

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Festive function celebrates all things chocolate

By Mimi honeycutt ·

September 26, 2011 at 10:27 pm

Festive function celebrates all things chocolate

The 5th Annual Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon brings excitement and crowds.

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Local stakeholders urged expansion of the USC Master Plan to include beautification plans for the area west of Vermont Avenue at a meeting for the ...

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No words

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On Tuesday, President Barack Obama used his State of the Union address to remind the public of the merits of the hands-on approach to economics. ...

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Millions who watched President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night went to bed with a reminder of the “American promise”: Hard work ...

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Letter to the editor

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East Los Angeles is in a conundrum. For the past half-century, the residents of the unincorporated area have tried to make it an official city ...

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Coming off a weekend where Women of Troy defeated the 19th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers, the seventh-ranked women’s swimming team will be hosting the top-ranked Bears and ...

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The injuries are piling up, the losses are piling up, and the story gets older day by day. It’s a story that’s been told before. ...

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