Each year, USC programs and faculty research are highlighted in print, broadcast and online stories throughout the world. Highlights of recent news coverage are compiled by USC Media Relations.
USC in the News 1/14 to 1/17/2012
Zocalo
Public Square covered a panel discussion with USC President C. L.
Max Nikias on whether universities can save cities. Nikias said that
USC played a crucial role in the development of the Los Angeles region,
and will remain a fixture in the city's makeup.
The Huffington Post ran an op-ed by USC Dean of Religious Life Varun Soni about Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Soni wrote that King was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, identifying a connection between their ideals that transcended nationality, race or religion. "[King's] prophetic legacy continues to challenge us to proactively confront racial subordination and economic injustice through our own religiosity," Soni wrote.
The New York Times highlighted research by Amon Emeka and Jody Agius Vallejo of the USC Dornsife College showing that six percent of those with Latin American ancestry surveys didn't self-identify as Latino on the census. The story noted the trend was more prevalent among those of mixed parentage who spoke only English and who identified as white, black or Asian when asked their race.
Asian News International featured research by Scott Wiltermuth of the USC Marshall School about how synchronized physical activities can be manipulated to negative ends. In an experiment, 155 participants were divided into teams and asked to perform various tasks. The teams that performed in sync felt more connected to each other than to the group as a whole; that led them to make choices like unleashing a "noise blast" on other groups. "The findings suggest that synchrony cannot only be used for good, but also as a tool to promote evil," Wiltermuth said.
The Sacramento Bee ran an op-ed by Linda Wong, Estela Bensimon and Alicia Dowd of the USC Rossier School on new diversity guidelines for Californian college admissions offices. They wrote that colleges and universities can now consider race or ethnicity if analysis of standardized testing, household income or geography can't achieve desired diversity goals. This allows institutions to engage in more analysis of student data along racial/ethnic lines. "California's higher education leaders should use the rules to clear away obstacles still preventing too many black and Latinos from a shot at a college diploma," they wrote.
Foreign Affairs ran an op-ed by Daniel Lynch of the USC Dornsife College about the Taiwanese elections. It was more than just economics that drove the voters to elect Ma Ying-jeou, Lynch wrote. He detailed the delicate relationship between China and Taiwan, writing that Taiwan is dependent on China's economy. "Ma's election might usher in a new period of instability in which Chinese demands on Taiwan intensify," Lynch wrote.
The Huffington Post ran a column by Martin Kaplan of the USC Annenberg School about an op-ed by The New York Times ombudsman on whether the paper should be a "truth vigilante." Kaplan wrote that this is the role journalism was meant to play, and that the op-ed was a sign that the newspaper had been intimidated by charges of liberal bias. "Journalism ain't stenography," Kaplan wrote.
The Huffington Post ran an op-ed by Philip Seib of the USC Annenberg School about U.S. public diplomacy and Arab Islamists. Seib wrote that though the U.S. had avoided dealing with Islamists at all costs in the past, the Arab Spring turned that policy on its head. "For the United States to refuse to work with Islamists would mean having no clout within the transformed Arab world," he wrote.
Business Insider ran an op-ed by Ira Kalb of the USC Marshall School about mascots (or "spokescreatures") and how they can help brand a business. Kalb reviewed a number of different mascots, from the Aflac duck to the Geico gecko. "They do not ask for raises, take vacations, get sick, or get you into trouble," Kalb wrote. "In fact, mascots can actually make money for you when they are sold as collectibles or toys."
The Wall Street Journal quoted Edward Kleinbard of the USC Gould School about Green Bay Packers stock.
The Washington Post, in an Associated Press story, quoted Martin Kaplan of the USC Annenberg School about negative campaigning.
The Washington Post, in an Associated Press story, quoted Dan Schnur of the USC Dornsife College about the balance of power shifting from establishment Republicans to grassroots segments.
USA Today quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School about tournaments with celebrity names in their titles.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur of the USC Dornsife College about politicians' attire during debates and public events.
Pasadena Star-News quoted William Holder of the USC Marshall School, dean of the USC Leventhal School, about the inclusion of ethics decision-making in all of the school's accounting courses.
ESPN quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School about Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno.
Forbes cited Warren Bennis of the USC Marshall School about the importance of belief in achieving great things.
Reuters quoted Jiu-Chiuan Chen of the Keck School of USC about research finding that African American women living in highly polluted areas were at increased health risk.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School about the NBA's packed schedule.
Daily Breeze quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School on why the Los Angeles Dodgers are a coveted commodity.
Firedoglake cited Eugenia Weiss of the USC School of Social Work about a video allegedly showing U.S. Marines urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban members.
The New York Times cited a Storify summary by Andrew Lih of the USC Annenberg School about Wikipedia's upcoming blackout in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act.
ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV reported on Empowerment Congress held at USC this weekend. The event included a keynote speech by Rev. Al Sharpton and workshops on health care reform, job opportunities and senior services, along with food and music.
Curbed L.A. reported that USC and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission have released nonbinding terms of agreement for a modified Coliseum lease.
The Orange County Register reported that a performance by the Pacific Symphony aired on KUSC-FM.
The Huffington Post ran an op-ed by USC Dean of Religious Life Varun Soni about Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Soni wrote that King was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, identifying a connection between their ideals that transcended nationality, race or religion. "[King's] prophetic legacy continues to challenge us to proactively confront racial subordination and economic injustice through our own religiosity," Soni wrote.
The New York Times highlighted research by Amon Emeka and Jody Agius Vallejo of the USC Dornsife College showing that six percent of those with Latin American ancestry surveys didn't self-identify as Latino on the census. The story noted the trend was more prevalent among those of mixed parentage who spoke only English and who identified as white, black or Asian when asked their race.
Asian News International featured research by Scott Wiltermuth of the USC Marshall School about how synchronized physical activities can be manipulated to negative ends. In an experiment, 155 participants were divided into teams and asked to perform various tasks. The teams that performed in sync felt more connected to each other than to the group as a whole; that led them to make choices like unleashing a "noise blast" on other groups. "The findings suggest that synchrony cannot only be used for good, but also as a tool to promote evil," Wiltermuth said.
The Sacramento Bee ran an op-ed by Linda Wong, Estela Bensimon and Alicia Dowd of the USC Rossier School on new diversity guidelines for Californian college admissions offices. They wrote that colleges and universities can now consider race or ethnicity if analysis of standardized testing, household income or geography can't achieve desired diversity goals. This allows institutions to engage in more analysis of student data along racial/ethnic lines. "California's higher education leaders should use the rules to clear away obstacles still preventing too many black and Latinos from a shot at a college diploma," they wrote.
Foreign Affairs ran an op-ed by Daniel Lynch of the USC Dornsife College about the Taiwanese elections. It was more than just economics that drove the voters to elect Ma Ying-jeou, Lynch wrote. He detailed the delicate relationship between China and Taiwan, writing that Taiwan is dependent on China's economy. "Ma's election might usher in a new period of instability in which Chinese demands on Taiwan intensify," Lynch wrote.
The Huffington Post ran a column by Martin Kaplan of the USC Annenberg School about an op-ed by The New York Times ombudsman on whether the paper should be a "truth vigilante." Kaplan wrote that this is the role journalism was meant to play, and that the op-ed was a sign that the newspaper had been intimidated by charges of liberal bias. "Journalism ain't stenography," Kaplan wrote.
The Huffington Post ran an op-ed by Philip Seib of the USC Annenberg School about U.S. public diplomacy and Arab Islamists. Seib wrote that though the U.S. had avoided dealing with Islamists at all costs in the past, the Arab Spring turned that policy on its head. "For the United States to refuse to work with Islamists would mean having no clout within the transformed Arab world," he wrote.
Business Insider ran an op-ed by Ira Kalb of the USC Marshall School about mascots (or "spokescreatures") and how they can help brand a business. Kalb reviewed a number of different mascots, from the Aflac duck to the Geico gecko. "They do not ask for raises, take vacations, get sick, or get you into trouble," Kalb wrote. "In fact, mascots can actually make money for you when they are sold as collectibles or toys."
The Wall Street Journal quoted Edward Kleinbard of the USC Gould School about Green Bay Packers stock.
The Washington Post, in an Associated Press story, quoted Martin Kaplan of the USC Annenberg School about negative campaigning.
The Washington Post, in an Associated Press story, quoted Dan Schnur of the USC Dornsife College about the balance of power shifting from establishment Republicans to grassroots segments.
USA Today quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School about tournaments with celebrity names in their titles.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur of the USC Dornsife College about politicians' attire during debates and public events.
Pasadena Star-News quoted William Holder of the USC Marshall School, dean of the USC Leventhal School, about the inclusion of ethics decision-making in all of the school's accounting courses.
ESPN quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School about Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno.
Forbes cited Warren Bennis of the USC Marshall School about the importance of belief in achieving great things.
Reuters quoted Jiu-Chiuan Chen of the Keck School of USC about research finding that African American women living in highly polluted areas were at increased health risk.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School about the NBA's packed schedule.
Daily Breeze quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School on why the Los Angeles Dodgers are a coveted commodity.
Firedoglake cited Eugenia Weiss of the USC School of Social Work about a video allegedly showing U.S. Marines urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban members.
The New York Times cited a Storify summary by Andrew Lih of the USC Annenberg School about Wikipedia's upcoming blackout in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act.
ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV reported on Empowerment Congress held at USC this weekend. The event included a keynote speech by Rev. Al Sharpton and workshops on health care reform, job opportunities and senior services, along with food and music.
Curbed L.A. reported that USC and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission have released nonbinding terms of agreement for a modified Coliseum lease.
The Orange County Register reported that a performance by the Pacific Symphony aired on KUSC-FM.
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