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Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
March 18, 2011In a rural, poppy field-filled area outside Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, Lt. Col. Russell Todd Zink sat with village elders under a tent in the hot desert sand. It was his first shura — a consultation meeting —… more>
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It's Not All About You
March 1, 2011With her second child on the way, Britney Spears faces an impending divorce and an unfortunate lack-of-wardrobe incident. Former Seinfeld star Michael Richards’ racist rants at a comedy club are posted on YouTube. Mel… more>
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A Passion for Fashion
February 4, 2011Brainy and beautiful, the elegant and edgy Mandana Dayani ’03 could pass for a high-fashion runway model. So many dream of casting a wide net in the fashion industry with hopes of creating the ever elusive perfect… more>
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In Memoriam: Donald J. Lewis, 88
January 6, 2011USC College Professor Emeritus Donald J. Lewis, experimental psychologist with expertise in learning and memory, former dean of social sciences and chair of the Department of Psychology, has died. He was 88. Lewis died after… more>
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Over Long Haul, Money Doesn't Buy Happiness
December 15, 2010A new collaborative paper by economist and University Professor Richard Easterlin — namesake of the Easterlin Paradox and founder of the field of happiness studies — offers the broadest range of evidence to date… more>
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Who We Are
November 11, 2010Without consciousness - that is, a mind endowed with subjectivity - you would have no way of knowing who you are. -Antonio Damasio The brain, mind, self and consciousness, on their own and in relationship to each other, are… more>
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USC College Magazine's Latest Issue Now Online
November 10, 2010From the Dean, Fall 2010/Winter 2011 View the magazine online You can change the world. We can show you how. We use this phrase to convey to prospective students the… 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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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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November 1, 2010
Gang Therapy
Caitlin Smith enters the Los Angeles home of 19-year-old gang member Edgar*. She has a plan of action and a stack of job applications. That day, they are going to fill out the applications together and drop them off at local… more>
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