Archive for October 25th, 2011

Problems at home important, study finds

By Rahel Gebreyes · Daily Trojan

October 25, 2011 at 11:46 pm

Politicians should focus on state and domestic issues, according to USC students.

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USC cadets complete fall Army ROTC training

By David Lowenstein · Daily Trojan

October 25, 2011 at 11:45 pm

USC cadets complete fall Army ROTC training

MS1 cadets were helped by MS4s, senior cadets, during the Army ROTC’s fall training exercise.

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Hoops of fun

October 25, 2011 at 11:43 pm

Hoops of fun

Hailey Logan, a freshman majoring in biological sciences, hula hoops at Hoopnotica’s Hoop Jam, held Monday in the Lyon Center. The Hoop Jam taught students the basics of Hoopnotica’s, a hula hoop aerobics program, and was part of the Pac-12 Best of the West Fitness Challenge, a weeklong fitness competition among Pac-12 schools.

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Obama proposes ‘Pay As You Earn’

By Francesca Bessey · Daily Trojan

October 25, 2011 at 11:42 pm

The program will forgive students of their college debt after 20 years of payments.

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USC Digest

October 25, 2011 at 10:47 pm

Santamaria wins ITA Women’s title   Less than a month into her college tennis career, it appears freshman Sabrina Santamaria is already getting the hang of things. Santamaria won the ITA Women’s Southwest Regional Tennis Championship in San Diego, Calif., defeating teammate and fellow freshman Zoe Scandalis in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1. The win was [...]

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Hype proves all too burdensome for Baxter

By Jonathan Kendrick · Daily Trojan

October 25, 2011 at 10:45 pm

Hype proves all too burdensome for Baxter

Blame it on Reggie Bush. After all, you’d figure he’d be used to it by now, given the heat he’s taken for being the primary cause of USC’s NCAA sanctions. If it weren’t for Bush and his crowd-wowing play for the Trojans from 2003 to 2005, USC coach Lane Kiffin’s announcement Tuesday that sophomore running [...]

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Baxter leaves team to focus on academics

By alejandro madrid · Daily Trojan

October 25, 2011 at 10:45 pm

Baxter leaves team to focus on academics

USC announced Tuesday the sophomore tailback would no longer be a part of the program.

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Trojans hope hot streak can continue

By andie hagemann · Daily Trojan

October 25, 2011 at 10:43 pm

Trojans hope hot streak can continue

USC has won its last two games over California and Notre Dame by a combined 35 points.

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Practice coverage: Oct. 25

By nick burton · Daily Trojan

October 25, 2011 at 10:16 pm

  · Sophomore cornerback Torin Harris did not practice. Nor did sophomore wide receiver Robert Woods. Coach Lane Kiffin would not elaborate on Woods’ injuries; simply saying “he has multiple.” · Freshman running back George Farmer was carted off the practice field with what looked to be a leg injury. · Kiffin was mum on [...]

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Voltaggio’s new restaurant combines interesting tastes

By bernard leed · Daily Trojan

October 25, 2011 at 10:00 pm

Voltaggio’s new restaurant combines interesting tastes

Though ink. falls short of exceptional, the new eatery promises enticing dishes.

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USC Trustee Kenneth Leventhal dies at 90

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Opinion

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Trojans suffer sweep at hands of Ducks

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In Photos: Songfest 2012

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