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One Bear of a Research Trip
November 9, 2010Dressed in layers of thermal underwear, a wool sweater, raincoat and balaclava, Cara Magnabosco trekked 2 1/2 miles in below-freezing weather lugging 30 pounds of gear to her research destination each morning. That's how… more>
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Strong China Has Meant Peace in East Asia, Not Conflict
November 8, 2010As China's economic ascendancy and military expansion has prompted fears of a more aggressive China, a timely new book recasts the prevailing understanding of East Asian relations, showing how a strong China has historically… more>
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Voting As Habit
November 2, 2010While you may think you know why you vote on election day, think again. There are, after all, a host of variables that may lead you to battle extra early morning traffic, arrive late to work, or rush the kids to school… more>
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Farhang Foundation Sponsors First-Ever Iranian Studies Initiative at the University of Southern California
November 1, 2010Farhang Foundation and the University of Southern California (USC) announced today the launch of an Iranian Studies Initiative at the university. This initiative will, for the first time ever, offer USC students Persian… more>
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November 1, 2010
Taking the Emperor's Reign
On the Tokyo subway trains passengers were packed in like Pringles. Each train typically had a designated “pusher” whose job was literally to shove people inside so the doors could shut. On the streets, people… more>
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Social Justice with a Kick
November 1, 2010Jennifer Padilla Major: African American StudiesActivities: Junior Auxiliary Volunteer Captain, Good Samaritan Hospital; Coach, Girls on the Run (Silicon Valley); Student Advisory Council Member, Rep. Mike Honda … more>
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Scalpel … Forceps … Recycling
November 1, 2010Sheena Khanna Major: Neuroscience, Baccalaureate/MD Activities: President, Key Club; Tutor, Read to Lead; Participant, LeadAmerica Youth Leadership Conference; State Tournament Contestant, Science… more>
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Return to Camelot
November 1, 2010Southern California: sunbeams, major motion picture companies, pricey real estate, Disneyland, and the aerospace industry. Even though it has greatly impacted the region since the early 20th century, aerospace has received… more>
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Building Dreams
November 1, 2010Patrick "P.J." Atchison Major: Economics Activities: President, Garces Memorial High School Democrats Club; Co-founder, Pencils for Africa community collection; Participant, Bakersfield Teen City Government; Senior… more>
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Between Drafts
November 1, 2010The spring of 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of USC College’s Master of Professional Writing (MPW) Program. Among the first of its kind, the program unites five disciplines — fiction, nonfiction, poetry, new… more>
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