US too dependent on foreign oil
In an effort to lessen our dependence on a finite resource, President Barack Obama this week called for a repeal of billions of dollars in government subsidies to oil companies. The repealed subsidies amount to $4 billion annually. The president said the money can be invested directly into what he believes is the future of [...]
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If you’ve watched but one State of the Union address, you know the formula for every yearly installment of the speech given within recent significant political history. Large issues the President perceives as most pressing – recently, issues like defense and the economy – come first. Issues the President deems less “doable” or significant come [...]
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Despite recession, California colleges are doing a better job recruiting low-income students.
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Departments must follow new hiring process put in place during the freeze.
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The Wall Street Journal recently reported that consumers are finally spending money on more than just basic material goods again. It’s been two years since retailers, restaurants and other merchants made significant profits. Women are starting to splurge on cute shoes, families are celebrating birthdays at their favorites restaurants and couples are opting to improve [...]
Read the rest of this article »Personal finance IQ pays big dividends
If you think soft money is the dollar bill you dropped in the pool and a stock portfolio is a fancy folder, you’re not alone. Many college students don’t have the kind of personal finance savvy to guide them to a debt-free life. Knowing how to spend, earn and save money is as essential to [...]
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Students majoring in the humanities might be in love with their majors, but the job market for future scholars is not as endearing.
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Efforts to help the mediterannean nation are well-intentioned, but crisis indicative of global problem.
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School will phase in courses to provide students with a foundation in economics.
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There are very few Californians who still approve of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger — at least when it comes to politics. That’s why the state’s upcoming gubernatorial race has sparked such a wide range of responses. Some are excited, hoping for change; others indifferent, knowing that no single person could possibly undo the vast array of [...]
Read the rest of this article »The University of Washington announced today that Denzil Suite, USC's associate vice president for Student ...
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USC conferred more than 12,000 degrees at the university’s 130th annual commencement celebration Friday. Interscope Records ...
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 ...
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 ...
[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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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