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Neighborhood: Historic homes pepper area around campus with memories
By AMANDA STRINDBERG
Staff Writer
The neighborhood surrounding USC’s campus, known as University Park, is home to more than four dozen historical cultural monuments, the highest concentration of landmarks in Los Angeles.
University Park’s monuments include homes dated as far back as 1885, to the Shrine Auditorium, which was built in 1926, and the Automobile Club of Southern California, which was built between 1922 and 1923.
The development of this area began with what is now Exposition Park in 1872. The opening of the University of Southern California and the extension of street car lines from the downtown area encouraged rapid growth of residential neighborhoods to the north and west of campus, according to a pamphlet distributed by the USC School of Architecture.
By 1910 these homes were the residencies to the upper and middle class with architectural styles including Queen Anne, Mission Revival and Craftsman.
Jim Childs, who has lived at 2341 Scarff St for the past 23 years, has seen many of these historical homes in the University Park area torn down, as the wealthier people moved away and the homes were left to those who did not have the money or time to take care of them. Some people wanted to maximize their profit on the land and build apartment complexes, he said.
“It was incredibly painful to watch," Childs said. “Historical designation is important because it is a way in which you can protect your property.”
Childs’ home, built in 1887, was designated a historic cultural monument in 1988 and is also part of the University Park Historic Protection Overlay Zone, which requires all own-I see Homes, page 14 I
Study finds students more liberal
Reaction: UCLA survey sparks questions, discussion toward college liberalism
By ESME BERMUDEZ
Contributing Writer
A recent survey has determined that college freshmen are more liberal than they have been since the Vietnam War, but many USC students said being “liberal” has different definitions.
The survey asked students to take sides on controversial issues including the legal rights of gays and lesbians, the death penalty, the legalization of marijuana, and abortion, according to the article.
Based on these questions, about 30 percent of the class of 2005 said they are liberal or far left This is the highest figure since 1975. In 1971 at
the height of the anti-Vietnam fervor, the number was 40,9 percent, according to the survey.
Some USC students say a liberal is a member of the Pemocratic party, while others say a true liberalist is a member of the Green Party. Others say a liberalist does not need to align himself or herself with a specific party, yet others say a liberalist is one who supports the freedom of choice in social and governmental issues.
A survey asking questions about racial discrimination and gay and lesbian rights, like the one conducted by UCLA researchers can have ambiguous results, said Marc Korman, communications director for the USC College Democrats.
“It is difficult to define liberalism," said Korman, a junior majoring in history. “It’s so issue specific. Some people who want marijuana legalized are
for the death penalty. Many fall under the fake definition of liberalism."
Someone who is politically liberal uses personal liberty as the main foundation for decision making, said Linda Hagedorn, associate director for the Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis and program chair for Community College Leadership.
“When students define themselves as political liberals they likely mean that they strongly promote freedoms and personal decisions and are willing to be vocal to demonstrate their strong beliefs,” said Hagedorn, who is also a professor of educational policy, planning and administration at USC.
A liberal is open to different ideas and is not so narrow-minded, said Sabina Cheng, a senior majoring in business. She is for the death penalty, for gay and lesbian rights and against I see Politics, page 14 I
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Organization: Republicans adapt to present with changing perspectives
By STEVEN JONES
Staff Writer
Many people want to know more when they hear about a group of Republicans who advocate for abortion rights and environmental regulations. But a meeting with five attendees shows the difference between active and passive interest
USC’s Republican Youth Majority chapter held its first open meeting Wednesday as part of an aggressive effort to expand in California, the I see Republicans, page 15 I
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Jump on it. The USC men’s diving team hosted California and Stanford at McDonalds Swim Stadium Friday and Saturday. The team will resume competition in March’s Pacific 10 Conference championships in Long Beach. For more coverage / 20
Enron troubles follow former chief executive to U. of Missouri
CAMPUS INSIDER
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A$1.1 million endowment that former Enron Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Lay bestowed to the University of Missouri in 1999 has remained empty since its inception, but school officials said the vacancy has nothing to do with Lay’s recent problems.
The university has offered the
Kenneth L. Lay Chair in International Economics to professors in the past, but there have been no takers, said Ken Troche, associate professor of economics and recruiting chairman for the department
"Chairs take a long time to fill,” Troske told the Maneater. “It’s not outrageous for it not to be filled yet”
Troske said that there are no plans to abandon the position.
“It’s not going to hurt us in any way,” he said. “The money was given to us to support the teaching of economics.”
Money for the chair’s endowment came from the Linda and Ken Lay Family Foundation, which is funded
from the Lays’ pockets, said Holly Korman, managing director of the Lay Family Office. The Missouri Legislature matched the amount donated by the Lays, she added.
Although the $1.1 million from the Lay was Enron stock, the foundation is not connected to the company,
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