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Nikias says USC is honored to host Christiane Amanpour

By Sean Fitz-Gerald · Daily Trojan

Today at 3:56 pm (42 minutes ago)

Nikias says USC is honored to host Christiane Amanpour

International journalist Christiane Amanpour says she is excited to address USC’s graduating class at commencement.

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Former USC quarterback Mitch Mustain signs baseball contract

By Alejandro Madrid · Daily Trojan

Today at 2:26 pm (2 hours ago)

Former USC quarterback Mitch Mustain signed a minor league contract to play baseball for the Chicago White Sox, according to the Los Angeles Times. Mustain has not played baseball competitively in eight years, but he sparked the interest of the White Sox after throwing a ball 90 mph. “This is my one shot and I [...]

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USG campaign signs removed from Trousdale without permission

By Daniel Rothberg · Daily Trojan

Today at 2:11 pm (2 hours ago)

Candidates Jared Ginsburg and Sam Coxe can file an election complaint if they find evidence of tampering.

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Taylor Swift remains on top in the music world

By CARRIE RUTH MOORE · Daily Trojan

Today at 8:29 am (8 hours ago)

When Taylor Swift first entered the music scene in 2006 with her elementary lyrics and schoolgirl charm, it was difficult to imagine that she’d have the staying power to make a significant impact on the country world. Then she nabbed four Grammys, 10 American Music Awards and several minor roles in film in television. For 2012, [...]

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Freshmen’s Facebook page goes viral

By Rachel Bracker · Daily Trojan

Yesterday at 11:43 pm

Freshmen’s Facebook page goes viral

Most of the memes on the USC Memes Facebook page have been created by visitors to the page.

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Football coaching positions to be filled

By Alejandro Madrid · Daily Trojan

Yesterday at 11:07 pm

Wide receivers coach Ted Gilmore will be joining the coaching staff for the Oakland Raiders.

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Lady Gaga announces new tour

By CORINNE GASTON · Daily Trojan

Yesterday at 11:09 am

This week, Lady Gaga has unveiled sensitive details concerning her upcoming Born This Way Ball, an international tour that will span over the globe. On her official website, Gaga describes the Born This Way Ball as “an electro-metal pop-opera; the tale of the beginning, the genesis of the kingdom of fame. How we were birthed and how [...]

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Local love for UNIQUE LA

By JENAY ROSS · Daily Trojan

February 8, 2012 (2 days ago) at 3:56 pm

In a city known for independent and artsy minds, UNIQUE LA is putting on a “Local Love Show”  with over 325 designers and artists. Taking place at the California Market Center on February 11 and 12, vendors will set up their shops allowing people to walk around and explore local designers. The event is a two-day shopping [...]

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt making directing debut

By ARMEN KARAOGHLANIAN · Daily Trojan

February 8, 2012 (2 days ago) at 3:51 pm

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is planning on climbing into the director’s chair this year. The young actor has written, will star and also direct a feature film that will star Scarlett Johansson. There’s little information on the film itself but it’s said to be a “sexy comedy” about a ladies man. The former child star has been [...]

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Roski establishes new professorship with donation

By Tara Dabuni · Daily Trojan

February 8, 2012 (2 days ago) at 11:45 am

The Roski School of Fine Arts has established a professorship with a donation from USC trustee Robert A. Day, chairman and president of the W. M. Keck Foundation and a member of the Board of Overseers for the Keck School of Medicine of USC,  the university announced last week. The professorship will be used to [...]

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USC neighbors complain about off-campus parties

USC neighbors complain about off-campus parties

More and more students are living in the area around campus, according to Student Affairs, and a larger number of students are interacting with community ...

Roundup

The following incidents were reported in the USC Department of Public Safety daily incident log on Wednesday, Feb. 8.Miscellaneous incidentsat 11:01 p.m., DPS officers responded ...

CET holds workshop on research

The Center for Excellence in Teaching hosted an event Thursday to inform students about obtaining research opportunities.The event, Now You Know: How To Get Research, ...

Cheers

Guests gather in the Social Science Building for a wine tasting and lecture by Lester Little, an emeritus professor of history and former president of ...

Scholars to use academics on global stage

This spring, the Dornsife Scholars Program will honor outstanding graduating seniors who have bridged academic achievement with concerns for positive human impact.The new Dornsife Scholars ...

USG Elections: Video Interviews

Videos edited by Alexis Driggs | Daily Trojan Mikey Geragos/Vinnie PrasadJared Ginsburg/Sam CoxeTheo Offei and Julia Riley

Opinion

What should US foreign involvement look like?

What should US foreign involvement look like?

America’s economy isn’t doing so hot right now. But once upon a time, it was thriving beyond what most people thought was possible. The nation ...

What should US foreign involvement look like?

We are facing dire times in America. With war in Afghanistan and potential nuclear proliferation in Iran, our government has its hands full, and our ...

Perfect is overrated, not worth the effort

“Nobody’s perfect.” It’s a popular and common phrase, but it hasn’t stopped anyone from trying.Someone who takes the SAT twice with the goal of scoring ...

Politics must not compromise health

Do you know anyone who has suffered from breast cancer? Are you at risk? It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t been affected by the ...

Café 84 will serve us better as a dining hall

EVK Restaurant and Grill has only three options you can really count on: chicken nugget Tuesdays, Caesar salad and French fries. These foods are among ...

City has a right to Occupy LA protest murals

The public tends to view graffiti negatively; it is often washed away almost as quickly as it appears. Graffiti, however, can take a wide variety ...

Sports

Trojans to face Pepperdine at home

The No. 6 USC Trojans men’s volleyball team is gearing up to play No. 10 Pepperdine at home tonight after a stunning loss at the ...

No. 12 Pepperdine to host No. 1 Trojans

Following two resounding road wins over No. 6 Stanford and No. 13 California, USC men’s tennis will tackle one more opponent before the ITA National ...

Trojans need a freshman sensation

For more than 50 years, the USC men’s basketball team called the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena home.A landmark on its own, sure, but over ...

Cardinal win big over USC

There’s a reason Stanford is among the upper echelon of women’s college basketball.  The Cardinal showed why it’s reached the past four Final Fours in ...

Trojans fall to Bears at Galen

The USC men’s basketball team dropped its third straight game on Thursday night, falling to California 75-49 at the Galen Center. The loss marked USC’s ...

Lifestyle

Variety boosts fitness

Variety boosts fitness

The spring semester is heading into the thick of assignments and projects, meaning more stress and less free time.It’s important, however, that students continue to ...

Bands bounce back from loss of members

Paramore, Green Day and MxPx have lost at least one founding member. But these bands have redefined themselves and have emerged stronger than ever.When bands ...

Play provides social commentary on race

Clybourne Park, winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for drama, will head to Broadway April 19, but not before finishing its superb run at the ...

Bakeries present quality treats for sweet tooths

First came the cupcake. Bakeries frosted, filled, topped, decorated and supersized the individual treats until there wasn’t much left  to be done.Following suit as the ...

Trendy juice bar proves too costly

Moon Juice, a new juice shop in Venice, conjures the same feeling as Alex Trebek’s pronunciation of French words on Jeopardy!: mild admiration, moderate apprehension ...

Photos

Slideshow: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Slideshow: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

This year, the nearby St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church parish celebrates its 125th anniversary. St. Vincent de Paul, located on Figueroa Street and Adams ...

This Week in Photos: Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

"This Week in Photos" highlights the biggest stories of the week.Trojans upend Utah to end losing streak>>[caption id="attachment_44062" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Worth the wait · Sophomore ...

Slideshow: Spring Awakening

Selling out just 36 hours after reservations opened, Cardinal Theatre Productions’ presentation of the rock musical Spring Awakening had to meet some pretty big expectations. ...

Slideshow: USC Men’s Basketball vs. Utah

The USC men’s basketball team put an end to a nine-game losing streak on Saturday night with a decisive 62-45 victory over the Utah Utes ...

Slideshow: USC Women’s Basketball vs. Oregon

The Women of Troy had let a 13-point halftime lead slip all the way down to one in the second half. The Ducks were surging ...