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Volume CXVI, Number 14
University of Southern California
Friday, September 20, 1991
$100,000 gala for Sample
10th president’s inauguration scheduled as flurry of fanfare
University names four new trustees to the board
By Liz Washburn
Staff Writer
The university's Board of Trustees recently elected four new members.
Ralph B. Allman, Jr., of Palos Verdes, is an orthodontist in private practice and a former clinical professor of orthodontics at the university's School of Dentistry.
Allman, an alumnus, is now president-elect of the General Alumni Association and will serve as president in 1992-93.
Patrick C. Haden, of San Marino, is a partner in the Los Angples venture capital partnership of Riordan, Lewis
&	Haden.
Haden, a university magna cum lau-de graduate in English literature, was
Quarterback of the Trojan football team uring the 1972-75 seasons and led the team to a Rose Bowl victory and national title in 1975.
After studying at Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship, Haden played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1976 to 1981. He is currently working as a sportscaster for the Turner Broadcasting System.
Linda Johnson Rice, of Chicago, is president and chief operating officer of Johnson Publishing Co. Inc., which
publishes Ebony, Jet and Ebony Man magazines.
Rice received her undergraduate degree from the School of Journalism in 1980. She returned to Chicago to study at Northwestern University. Rice is also the executive producer of "Ebony-/ Jet Showcase," a nationally syndicated television show.
Monica Lozano-Centanino, of Los Angeles, is associate publisher of La Opinion, the largest Spanish-language daily newspaper in the country.
A gradute of the University of Oregon, she is also publisher of El Eco del Valle and vice president on the board of directors of Lozano Communications, the parent company of La Opinion.
The newspaper was founded by her grandfather.
The Louise Kerckhoff Prizes were awarded to undergraduate Mia Mazza and graduate student Jane Koepp. The awards, which carry $100 and $200 cash prizes respectively, will be awarded in October.
Morton Schapiro, professor of economics and chairman of the economics department, recently received national media attention for his book Keeping College Affordable. The book argues that government could spend less on financial aid and still do more for students.
Juliana Huehn-Johnson has been named director of purchasing for both the University Park and Health Sd-j ences campuses.
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Saint Martin, a junior majoring in Music Recording, shakes hands with USC’s new president, Steven Sample, who will be inaugurated at noon today in Alumni Park.
By Travis Smith
Staff Writer
President Steven Sample will be inaugurated today, wrapping up a week of events that cost the university more than $100,000, university officials said.
Sample will take the stage to deliver his inaugural address at 10:40 a.m., speaking to an estimated crowd of 8,000 people. Approximately 6,000 are invited guests.
Co-chair of the Inaugural Steering Committee William G. Spitzer, said Sample "didn't want a lot of money spent on this," but did "want as many of the faculty to attend as possible."
The inauguration is reportedly the largest faculty gathering in university history, said Martha Harris, associate vice president for University Public Relations. The 50-year-old professor of electrical (See Sample, page 6)
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Attempted robbery thwarted
Student wrestles away, flees scene
By Ray Delgado
Staff Writer
A 23-year-old male walking on Ellendale Avenue was assaulted Tuesday afternoon at knifepoint by an unknown attacker who fled the scene.
The student was approached from behind, said Detective Oscar Lamarque of
the Los Angeles Police Department.
The man put a knife to the victim's neck and said, "Give me that watch and necklace or I will cut your throat."
The victim grabbed the attacker's hand containing the knife and the two men struggled for the weapon, Lamarque said. The victim then ran from the suspect, watch and necklace still intact, but was cut on his neck and both forearms.
The attacker was never found, according to University Security.
The victim went to the Student Health
Center, where he was treated and released.
Dr. Mark Figatner, who works at the center, said the student suffered no serious injuries.
"He was nothing different in regards to the emotional trauma that victims of violent assaults (from) experience," he said.
Figatner warned students to be aware of their surroundings at all times of the day and never to walk alone on campus or off.
The victim's name was not released.
Security car involved in accident
Driver of other vehicle had blood alcohol level twice legal limit, taken into custody
By Ray Delgado
Staff Writer
A University Security lieutenant was involved in an accident on Figueroa Street early Thursday morning when a car slammed into the vehicle he was driving, according to security reports.
The 26-year-old driver of the car registered a .16 blood alcohol level and was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department, said LAPD Detective Richard Lopez.
The man, whose name was not released, ran a red light and hit the wagon containing Lt. Art Blair and officer Robert Posslenzny.
The officers informed the security dispatcher of the collision, bringing both
paramedics and LAPD officers to the scene. The driver was arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving, Lopez said.
Blair was taken to the California Primary Physicians Clinic after he complained of lower back pain, said Security Sgt. John Lewis. He was treated and released after two hours in the hospital and will seek medical care on his own.
The suspect faces a possible year in county jail, three years of probation, a fine, 100 hours of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and more than 100 hours of community service, Lopez said.
"He'll also lose his driver's license for a very long time," Lopez said. "He had enough to drink for two people."
The case is expected to be submitted to
Lt. Art Blaire
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the City Attorney's Office today. The driver is in custody and will be arraigned Monday morning, at which time he will be able to post bail.
—	Staff Writer Joel Connable contributed to this report.