Articles Tagged ‘american cancer society’

Public smoking ban could worsen issue

By Valerie Yu · Daily Trojan

February 14, 2013 at 8:38 pm

Public smoking ban could worsen issue

Last Tuesday, Russia began a stand for health by partially passing one of the most stringent smoking bans in Europe, which would outlaw all smoking in public places. The proposal sailed through the State Duma — the lower house of Parliament — but will have to pass in the upper house and earn President Vladimir [...]

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Marijuana use possibly linked to specific type of testicular cancer

By Rachel Bracker · Daily Trojan

September 11, 2012 at 10:17 am

USC researchers have found a correlation between recreational marijuana use and the possibility of getting specific types of testicular cancer, according to a study published online on Monday. The study, published in the American Cancer Society’s journal, cautioned that therapeutic use of marijuana by young men could possibly result in a higher risk of getting [...]

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University increases health grants by 10 percent

By Austin Byron · Daily Trojan

March 1, 2012 at 10:38 pm

USC receives the 11th-greatest amount of funding among private institutions of higher education.

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Letters to the editor

February 1, 2012 at 9:35 pm

Relay for Life exemplifies alcohol-free fundraising.  In response to the article “Charity events can raise more funds without alcohol” on Jan. 24, there are a number of charity events and organizations on campus that are alcohol-free. One of these is Relay for Life, which raises money for the American Cancer Society. Every year, more than [...]

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Springfest, Relay need to coordinate dates

By Lucy Mueller · Daily Trojan

April 6, 2011 at 8:41 pm

Springfest, Relay need to coordinate dates

Springfest is what brings us together. It is that glorious time of year when every non-Californian USC student can pretend he is on The O.C. assuming the show was ever edgy enough to land a performer like T-Pain. The annual attraction is eagerly awaited by students because of the food, comraderie and performances. Unless, of [...]

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Dr. Dre, Iovine give $70 mil for new academy

A new type of undergraduate experience will be added to the university as music icons Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre are together giving $70 million ...

UPDATE: LAPD, DPS hold open forum for students

Video from the scene, courtesy of USC Black Student Assembly.   Students, alumni, faculty and community members voiced their concerns at an emotional open forum between the ...

Students hold sit-in in response to LAPD presence at party

[gallery link="file" ids="67092,67091,67090,67089,67088,67087,67086,67085,67084"] Photos by Razan Al Marzouqi   More than 100 students gathered in front of Tommy Trojan for a sit-in Monday afternoon in response to events ...

Opinion

Syrian conflict explodes

On May 16, President Barack Obama told the public about evidence that shows chemical weapons being used in the ongoing Syrian crisis, according to BBC ...

Extra-curriculars, internships as important as grades

As summertime rolls around and the sun and ocean begin to beckon eager pupils, one last roadblock stands in the way of true vacation bliss: ...

’SC sets example in lowering dropout rate

A report sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation reveals that the nation’s higher education system is facing a dropout crisis. Produced in part ...

Sports

Women of Troy fall in the round of 16

With a 15-match winning streak against the Cardinal and after bouncing the team from the NCAA quarterfinals last season, the No. 5 USC women’s tennis ...

Trojans can’t pull off unprecedented ‘5-peat’

An outstanding four-year championship run ended for the USC men’s tennis program on Saturday, May 18, in Urbana, Ill., as the No. 4 Trojans were ...

USC suffers sweep to rival UCLA

When USC and UCLA took the field this weekend for their annual three-game clash, it was hard to envision two more different teams and programs. ...

Lifestyle

Into Darkness falls short after high expectations

Possibly for the first time, it’s cool to be a Trekkie. After an explosive re-emergence into popular culture, the Star Trek franchise is again revolutionizing science ...

Daft Punk transcends genre in RAM

After eight long years, the eccentric French electronic music duo Daft Punk is re-entering the electronic music fray. Their new album, Random Access Memories, was ...

Midnight builds on strengths of preceding films

Movie trilogies have a bit of a reputation for being films that rely heavily on action and excitement. They’re usually big money earners, which is ...

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In Photos: Washington comes to USC

In Photos: Washington comes to USC

The Schwarzenegger Institute held an immigration reform forum titled "Washington comes to USC", with U.S Senators John McCain, Michael Bennet and former President of Mexico ...

In Photos: Armenian Genocide

Photos by Ani Kolangian [gallery link="file" ids="66554,66555,66556,66557,66558,66559,66560,66561,66562"]

In Photos: Springfest 2013

Photos by Priyanka Patel. [gallery link="file" ids="65587,65586,65585,65584,65583,65582,65581,65580,65579,65578,65577,65576"]