Eli’s DT 4-1-1: Week of 9/21


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USC News Let’s Get Uncomfortable: According to the results of a survey conducted by Student Affairs last spring, a large percentage of female undergraduates have experienced sexual assault since they started at USC. In response, the University will hold open forums to discuss sexual misconduct. The 411: USC had one of the highest percentage of […]

Alumnus performs for Pope Francis in New York


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Ben Pila never dreamed that he might one day play classical guitar for the Pope — but that is exactly what he will be doing. Pope Francis’ first visit to the U.S. will have him in New York on Friday to meet the families of several 9/11 victims, and Pila, a Thornton alumnus, will be […]

Mad Decent block party a whirlwind of fun


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LOS ANGELES – Putting the ‘fun’ in Sunday Funday, on Sept. 20, Diplo, guest performers, and a stellar lineup of opening acts entertained a crowd of over 5,000 people at Mad Decent Block Party. The show is part of a series of 22 concerts in 19 cities ranging from Brooklyn to Toronto to LA hosted […]

Nikias receives Academic Leadership Award, $500,000 dollar grant


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President C. L. Max Nikias was one of four recipients of the Academic Leadership Award from the Carnegie Corporation of New York on Thursday for his vision and commitment to the University and excellence in administration. Founded by industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1911, the Carnegie Corporation of New York pursues issues that Carnegie believed had […]