Newspaper of the University of Southern California
Headlines
By David Lipin
Staff Writer
University court counsel Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. is requesting a new trial today for the racially-charged $2.1 million breach of contract lawsuit leveled against the university by former Assistant Athletic Direcor Marvin Cobb, on the grounds of insufficient evidence and jury misconduct.
USC IN THE COURTS
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The Cobb case is already under appeal following Superior Court Judge William Drake's August 1994 reversal of the jury's decision in the breacn of contract case, which favored Cobb. The appeal process will also begin today.
Whether it is a continuation of the appeal or a new trial, arguments in the Cobb case are not expected to begin until July or August of 1995, due to Cochran's present involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial, said Carl Douglas, the attorney defending the university,
(See Cobb, page 2)
On Line
Jonathon Fox / Dally Trojan
Hundreds of students wait In line outside the Student Union to enter the lottery for UCLA and Notre Dame tickets on Friday. See Dally Trojan Editorial, page 4
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I thought we would come and play hard and play well. We did neither one of
those things.”
m 1 liw - USC Coach John Robinson
Sports, Page 16
Even with the funny Albert Brooks, this comedy suffers from being too conventional with too many subplots. Where’s "Lost in America" and "Defending Your Life" now when we need them?
Diversions, page 8
Ducks mightier than USC football
The No. 19 Trojans couldn't run, pass, tackle or defend the pass on Saturday, and unranked Oregon went on to a 22-7 upset at the Coliseum. Rob Johnson suffered an ankle injury. Sports, page 16
Reforms needed to aid democracy
Power in the United States is generally in the hands of a wealthy few. By reforming the campaigning process and FCC statutes, American society will become more democratic.
Viewpoint, page 4
No prospects for this ‘Scout’
New Cobb trial requested by USC counsel
Area students intern at university
Computing Services program offers local teenagers chance for job training, experience
By Kamron Barron
Staff Writer
High school students are getting a new view of computing on the USC campus, working as interns with University Computing Services.
Pat Meng, coordinator of the project, said she believes the program not only provides a beneficial opportunity for students, but is also a great experience for the staff.
"It's really a rewarding experience for both sides," Meng said. "For most of these kids, this is their first real job, because they actually work in a real productive environment. They also learn a skill that they can take with them.
"For the people here it’s also good that they feel good that they are actually doing something to help these kids and to train
them," she said.
Usually, 10 students are selected from five different high schools near USC to participate in the internship project.
The students work on a variety of tasks at computing services throughout the campus, including the University Computing Center, King Hall, Waite Phillips Hall and Salvatori Computer Science Center.
"We've been wanting to do something with the neighborhood and kids," Meng said. "USC wants to do this outreach program, and this is our part of the outreach."
Students are allowed to work for one 15-week period during the spring, summer or fall semester.
James Sanford, a senior at Crenshaw High School, is using his experience with the computer internship to aid him with his fu-
ture education and career plans.
"It gives me a better view of computers," he said. "It will also help me with the profession I'm planning on getting into after college: computer science."
Intern Veronica Lopez, a senior at Jefferson High School, said she also believes that the experience with the computers will benefit her later.
UCS executive director Jim Pepin decided that forming the internship program was necessary to allow students interested in getting involved with computers or engineering to have an opportunity to gain experience outside their high school.
''We know that there's a lot of high schools around here that have been trying to do things with their students with science and engineering," Pepin said. "We decided that since we hire a lot of college students to work here, then it wouldn't be a giant burden to hire some high school kids to work in the same way that we have the college (See Interns, page 2)
Monday October 3,1994 Vol. CXXIII, No. 21
Mostly Sunny: 77°
It will be a cool day with the high in the 70s and the lows in the 60s. By midweek the afternoon will be sunny and warm.
Courttay of Phi Sigma Kappa
Dave Moniz, Mike Chapman and Matt Marlclc (I to r) help with the National Council of Alcohol and Drug Dependecy’s mass mailing.
Fraternity wins Row philanthropy award
By Michelle Cordero
Stall Writer
After posting the Row's largest turnout at a community service event, the brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa have received the annual Row philanthropy award for their efforts.
The United Way of Greater Los Angeles created a Community Care Day on Sept. 10 for volunteers to help local agencies with special projects.
Among those volunteers were the members of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, who were assigned to do a mass mailing system for the National Council of Alcohol and Drug Dependency.
"The event was pretty cool —
we sat in a room for eight hours straight and stuffed over 10,000 envelopes within those hours," said Chris Holman, a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. "Not only did we get a lot accomplished, we got to socialize and meet people."
James Lau, Phi Sigma Kappa's Philanthropy Chair, organized the event for the fraternity. He also introduced Amos White, a United Way correspondent, to both Phi Sigma Kappa and USC's Inter-Fraternity Council. "There is not much to say. There was a good turnout," Lau said of the event. "It was nice to do good for the community and spend time with my bros. We (See Award, page 2)