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Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912 | www.dailytrojan.com | VOL. 177, NO. 21 | Thursday september 27, 2012 InDEX 4 · Opinion 5 · Lifestyle 8 · Classifieds 9 · Crossword 12 · Sports Best in breakfast: Larry King’s Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. comes to 27th Street. PAGE 5 White Mamba: Brian Scalabrine reflects on his USC career. PAGE 12 By Theodore Yuan Daily Trojan Professors and students gathered in Ground Zero Performance Café on Wednesday to share thoughts about the role of citizenship in today’s world. The event, called “Reimagine Citizenship,” was part of the USC Levan Institute’s ongoing “Coffeehouse Conversations On Practical Ethics” series. Moderator Sharon Lloyd, a professor of philosophy, law and political science, began the discussion by challenging the audience to think about how prevalent activism is in today’s society. “Are there more sources of activism now, or just slacktivism?” she said. The panel, which featured two Dornsife professors, a law professor and two Ph.D. students, weighed in on Panel discusses citizenship in modern society The USC Levan Institute hosted an event that explored the reasons behind political activism. | see Levan, page 2 | ethics Arya Harsono | Daily Trojan Civics · Panelists Niels W. Frenzen (left), Scott Lepisto, Michel Angela Martinez and Ron Osbourne discussed historical and modern-day activism at the Wednesday event. politics By brittany nicole la hue Daily Trojan Though much of the focus on the Nov. 6 election has centered on the presidential race, several significant measures that will affect California policy will also be considered. One such proposal is Proposition 34, which seeks to abolish the state’s death penalty for convicted murderers, according to the California Official Voter Information Guide. This would Opinions vary on banning death penalty Proposition 34, which aims to ban the death penalty, is one of many contentious measures. | see punishment, page 3 | ELECTION 2012 in memoriam By jordyn holman Daily Trojan Mikhail Vinaykin, a Ph.D. candidate in the chemistry department who was known for his “contagious curiosity,” died in a motorcycle accident on Exposition Boulevard on Tuesday morning. He was 24. Vinaykin grew up in Russia and attended St. Petersburg State University, where he received his undergraduate degree in physics. He moved to the United States to begin his graduate program in chemistry at USC in 2009. Professors endearingly referred to Vinaykin as “Misha” and described him as an enthusiastic student who had a knack for the sciences. “I’ve been around for a long time so there’s not many things that surprise me,” said Professor Alex Benderskii, Vinaykin’s research adviser. “But Misha surprised me almost on a daily basis, and that’s really special.” Vinaykin was in his fourth year of the program. His research focused on ultrafast nonlinear spectroscopy with a focus on hydrogen bonding and water. Vinaykin’s peers said they remembered his dedication and a commitment that had very few limits. “Misha was highly motivated and very interested in science and knowledge,” said Fadel Shalhout, a graduate student who worked with Vinaykin. “If he experienced problems in research he spent all night in the lab figuring it out.” Professor Jahan Dawlaty, a first assistant professor of chemistry, said he was immediately impressed with Vinaykin when he came to USC. Vinaykin inquired the most and seemed the most engaged in discussions, he said. “Misha asked questions until he had the right answer, which was the sign of a good scientist,” Dawlaty said. Vinaykin was Dawlaty’s teaching assistant for his upper-level chemistry class this semester. He connected with the juniors and seniors he taught, Dawlaty said. The day after Vinaykin’s death, Dawlaty began his class with a minute of silence. “He certainly did have a fan club of students because some [students] only attended his discussion session,” Dawlaty said. “Many students were quite sad and shocked.” Students outside the chemistry department also admired his curiosity. “He was always asking questions and he was eager to learn more about the French language,” said Annie Capaldi, an undeclared freshman in his French class. “I think we all gained a little bit by being in the class with him and witnessing his passion for learning.” Vinaykin, in addition to sharing his passions for the sciences, also had an infectious personality. Graduate students who studied with him said he had a good sense of humor and a love for travel. “In his 24 years of living,” Shalhout said, “he probably experienced as much as a 100-year-old man. He lived life to the fullest.” Vinaykin’s death has left a vacancy in the department that will not be easily filled, Benderskii said. “He absolutely had a big role in the chemistry department,” Benderskii said. “Everyone knew him, and he had a lot of friends and a lot of faculty knew him and were enthusiastic about his prospects.” Columbia University and other top institutions were courting him for his two- to three-year post-doctoral work, according to Benderskii. Vinaykin’s parents are flying into Los Angeles on Thursday from Russia. Plans for a memorial service are pending. Student remembered for his enthusiasm, intellect Professors and peers described 24-year-old Mikhail Vinaykin as bright, friendly and committed to the study of chemistry. Photo courtesy of Jahan Dawlaty Scholar · His colleagues remembered Mikhail Vinaykin a student with an engaged mind who was on his way to becoming a gifted scientist. service By arlene washington Daily Trojan With each coming year, Alternative Break programs are becoming the hot option for students looking to make the most out of their winter or spring vacations. This year, an increase in student interest caused student coordinators to plan 13 trips, including a new destination in India. The program has evolved from offering eight trips in 2009 as interest has increased. Last year, the volunteer center received a total of 269 applications for approximately 225 available spots. The center expects an even greater level of interest this year. “We’ve grown in the number of trips and in the amount of student interest every year,” said Kate Johnson, the graduate assistant for the Alternative Break programs. “Student coordinators have really become the advocates for the focus of their trip and inspire their participants.” The specific focuses of the trips range from hunger and More students apply to trips over breaks The Alternative Break program will hold 13 service learning trips this year. | see trips, page 2 |
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Full text | Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912 | www.dailytrojan.com | VOL. 177, NO. 21 | Thursday september 27, 2012 InDEX 4 · Opinion 5 · Lifestyle 8 · Classifieds 9 · Crossword 12 · Sports Best in breakfast: Larry King’s Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. comes to 27th Street. PAGE 5 White Mamba: Brian Scalabrine reflects on his USC career. PAGE 12 By Theodore Yuan Daily Trojan Professors and students gathered in Ground Zero Performance Café on Wednesday to share thoughts about the role of citizenship in today’s world. The event, called “Reimagine Citizenship,” was part of the USC Levan Institute’s ongoing “Coffeehouse Conversations On Practical Ethics” series. Moderator Sharon Lloyd, a professor of philosophy, law and political science, began the discussion by challenging the audience to think about how prevalent activism is in today’s society. “Are there more sources of activism now, or just slacktivism?” she said. The panel, which featured two Dornsife professors, a law professor and two Ph.D. students, weighed in on Panel discusses citizenship in modern society The USC Levan Institute hosted an event that explored the reasons behind political activism. | see Levan, page 2 | ethics Arya Harsono | Daily Trojan Civics · Panelists Niels W. Frenzen (left), Scott Lepisto, Michel Angela Martinez and Ron Osbourne discussed historical and modern-day activism at the Wednesday event. politics By brittany nicole la hue Daily Trojan Though much of the focus on the Nov. 6 election has centered on the presidential race, several significant measures that will affect California policy will also be considered. One such proposal is Proposition 34, which seeks to abolish the state’s death penalty for convicted murderers, according to the California Official Voter Information Guide. This would Opinions vary on banning death penalty Proposition 34, which aims to ban the death penalty, is one of many contentious measures. | see punishment, page 3 | ELECTION 2012 in memoriam By jordyn holman Daily Trojan Mikhail Vinaykin, a Ph.D. candidate in the chemistry department who was known for his “contagious curiosity,” died in a motorcycle accident on Exposition Boulevard on Tuesday morning. He was 24. Vinaykin grew up in Russia and attended St. Petersburg State University, where he received his undergraduate degree in physics. He moved to the United States to begin his graduate program in chemistry at USC in 2009. Professors endearingly referred to Vinaykin as “Misha” and described him as an enthusiastic student who had a knack for the sciences. “I’ve been around for a long time so there’s not many things that surprise me,” said Professor Alex Benderskii, Vinaykin’s research adviser. “But Misha surprised me almost on a daily basis, and that’s really special.” Vinaykin was in his fourth year of the program. His research focused on ultrafast nonlinear spectroscopy with a focus on hydrogen bonding and water. Vinaykin’s peers said they remembered his dedication and a commitment that had very few limits. “Misha was highly motivated and very interested in science and knowledge,” said Fadel Shalhout, a graduate student who worked with Vinaykin. “If he experienced problems in research he spent all night in the lab figuring it out.” Professor Jahan Dawlaty, a first assistant professor of chemistry, said he was immediately impressed with Vinaykin when he came to USC. Vinaykin inquired the most and seemed the most engaged in discussions, he said. “Misha asked questions until he had the right answer, which was the sign of a good scientist,” Dawlaty said. Vinaykin was Dawlaty’s teaching assistant for his upper-level chemistry class this semester. He connected with the juniors and seniors he taught, Dawlaty said. The day after Vinaykin’s death, Dawlaty began his class with a minute of silence. “He certainly did have a fan club of students because some [students] only attended his discussion session,” Dawlaty said. “Many students were quite sad and shocked.” Students outside the chemistry department also admired his curiosity. “He was always asking questions and he was eager to learn more about the French language,” said Annie Capaldi, an undeclared freshman in his French class. “I think we all gained a little bit by being in the class with him and witnessing his passion for learning.” Vinaykin, in addition to sharing his passions for the sciences, also had an infectious personality. Graduate students who studied with him said he had a good sense of humor and a love for travel. “In his 24 years of living,” Shalhout said, “he probably experienced as much as a 100-year-old man. He lived life to the fullest.” Vinaykin’s death has left a vacancy in the department that will not be easily filled, Benderskii said. “He absolutely had a big role in the chemistry department,” Benderskii said. “Everyone knew him, and he had a lot of friends and a lot of faculty knew him and were enthusiastic about his prospects.” Columbia University and other top institutions were courting him for his two- to three-year post-doctoral work, according to Benderskii. Vinaykin’s parents are flying into Los Angeles on Thursday from Russia. Plans for a memorial service are pending. Student remembered for his enthusiasm, intellect Professors and peers described 24-year-old Mikhail Vinaykin as bright, friendly and committed to the study of chemistry. Photo courtesy of Jahan Dawlaty Scholar · His colleagues remembered Mikhail Vinaykin a student with an engaged mind who was on his way to becoming a gifted scientist. service By arlene washington Daily Trojan With each coming year, Alternative Break programs are becoming the hot option for students looking to make the most out of their winter or spring vacations. This year, an increase in student interest caused student coordinators to plan 13 trips, including a new destination in India. The program has evolved from offering eight trips in 2009 as interest has increased. Last year, the volunteer center received a total of 269 applications for approximately 225 available spots. The center expects an even greater level of interest this year. “We’ve grown in the number of trips and in the amount of student interest every year,” said Kate Johnson, the graduate assistant for the Alternative Break programs. “Student coordinators have really become the advocates for the focus of their trip and inspire their participants.” The specific focuses of the trips range from hunger and More students apply to trips over breaks The Alternative Break program will hold 13 service learning trips this year. | see trips, page 2 | |