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Fight on. Former U.S. ambassador to Australia Edward J. Perkins and USC President Steven B. Sample, salute the the Spirit of Troy at a ceremony for the International Residential College at Parkside Tuesday.
‘Community’ gets formally welcomed
Housing: Living in residence hall will help students deal with international challenges, U.S. ambassador said
By SHAHIEN NASIRIPOUR
Contributing Writer
Residents living in International Residential College at Parkside will be well equipped to handle the international challenges of the 21st century, said Edward J. Perkins, a USC alumnus and former U.S. ambassador to South Africa, Australia and Liberia.
Perkins challenged the residents Tuesday to address problems such as genocide, civil war, drug abuse, teenage pregnancy and cultural awareness at the grand opening of
the first residential complex built on campus in 20 years.
“Those who live here will more easily seek solutions to common international problems,” Perkins said. "By living together and learning from each other, domestic and international students are erasing the differences between them, and a general international togetherness will emerge.” Because students living in PIRC have been exposed to other cultures, Perkins urged them to use a more global strategy when addressing common societal problems. Although Perkins is not against President George W. Bush’s policies, he urged the residents to use the United Nations to promote collective security when they are confronted with international problems.
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" Those who live here will more easily seek solutions to common international problems"
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African-American identities explored
Discussion: Black identity crosses all boundaries of skin color, students aim to explore diversity within race
By MATT MYERHOFF
Staff Writer
Justyn Christian said he prides himself on “using the black vernacular.” He also believes his flowing dreadlocks prevented him from getting a job with Sony Corporation.
"I was getting all kinds of loving over the phone, but like when I got there, they took one look at me, and they minds was made up,” the 20-
year-old print journalism major said.
In a spirited, intelligent, and at times, emotional forum Tuesday night, Christian, along with members of USC’s NAACP Youth and College chapter and moderator Carla H.K. Vaughn, explored how African Americans regard each other.
Less than 20 of USC’s NAACP chapter members attended the discussion in Taper Hall, but all present voiced their opinions and personal
experiences. That gave Vaughn, an expert in social inequality and gender socialization, the time to explore everybody’s experiences intimately.
The NAACP chapter hosted the event as part of Black History Month to spur discussion on finding a balance between diversity and unity among black Americans.
“African Americans are lumped into a single culture in the same way that Asian Americans and Latinos are,” said Adrienne Bankert, the chapter president and a communication major. “We’re trying to strip away the assumptions and show the
diversity of African Americans.
“There are still problems among black people of associating the lighter-skinned people with the (slaves) allowed in the house and the darker-skinned people as the ones working in the fields.”
Angela McClain, an undeclared sophomore, was attracted to the discussion because of Black History month and the importance of raising the awareness of black contributions to U.S. history and culture. She is not yet a NAACP member, but attends meetings and wants to join.
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HEALTH & MEDICINE
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A new reason not to hit the snooze button
By SCOTT MARTINDALE
Health & Medicine Writer
The sleep deprived may finally have an advantage.
Results of study released earlier this month shows that sleeping more than seven hours a night increases the odds of dying sooner.
The University of California, San Diego study demonstrated that seven hours of sleep are optimal for longevity, and as few as five hours a night are more beneficial than eight or more.
The seven-year study is based on the results of a survey on 1.1 million Americans ages 30 to 102. The mortality statistics were calculated using the 9.4 percent of men and 5.1 percent of women who died during the seven-year period.
The study took into account factors such as age, diet, exercise and health problems as it compared sleeping patterns among individuals of similar backgrounds.
But students are not convinced by the studies findings.
“I don’t believe it at all,” said Cole Grundstedt, a junior majoring in industrial and systems engineering, who regularly sleeps about 10 hours a night “If I wake up in seven hours, I feel tired and I’m going to go right back to sleep.”
Other students also said they were wary of the study's findings.
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Student Senate officials oppose fee resolution
Meeting: Discussion reveals opposition to recently passed programming fee increase; low attendance hinders voting participation
“I support the fee increase. I don’t think it is supported by the students'
AMIR
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Residential
senator
By ROBB FERRIS
Staff Writer
Several representatives and officers voiced their opposition to a resolution that increases the programming fee by $2.50 at a Student Senate meeting Tuesday in Topping Student Center.
The resolution was passed last Tuesday with five and a half votes.
Five and a half votes is not an appropriate representation of the student body, said residential senator Amir Shaikh, who brought the issue up for discussion.
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Jamming. Phantom Planet plays in front of a large crowd Tuesday at Hahn Plaza. The band, featured on the "Orange County” soundtrack, performed to kick off StudeYit Senate elections. / 7