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Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912 | www.dailytrojan.com | VOL. 177, NO. 16 | Thursday september 20, 2012 InDEX 4 · Opinion 5 · Lifestyle 8 · Classifieds 9 · Crossword 12 · Sports admission By Steve kearns Daily Trojan The freshmen class of 2016 has fewer international students and more females than last year’s class, according to the 2012-13 Freshman Profile and Admission Information, released by USC’s Office of Admissions on Monday. Other differences between this year’s and past profiles include an increase in applicants, which rose from 37,210 to 46,104 students, as well as a decreased yield, from 34 to 33 percent. Students and the admissions office attribute the greater number of applicants for spaces in the 2012-13 freshmen class to USC’s transition to the Common Application, an undergraduate college admissions application that gives students one succinct application platform for more than 400 universities. Kirk Brennan, USC’s dean of Undergraduate Admission, said that the increased applicant pool can be explained by the rising prestige of the university. “We had more applicants because of a combination of New class sees more females The percentage of students from overseas in this year’s freshman class also decreased. | see Freshmen, page 3 | By chuck Uzoegwu Daily Trojan Experts discussed possible resolutions to the nuclear conf lict between the United States and Iran at an event hosted by the USC Center on Public Policy on Wednesday in the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. The event, “The Iran Project: A U.S.-Iran Public Diplomacy Road Map,” focused on the challenging diplomacy issues in the context of the current United States-Iran relationship. The bipartisan panel featured USC Professor Philip Seib and members of The Iran Project, a non-governmental organization that issued a comprehensive report on potential solutions to the conf lict between the United States and Iran. Ambassador William H. Leurs, Ambassador Frank G. Wisner and Admiral Eric T. Olson were representatives of the project. The speakers highlighted some of the key themes of the report, particularly the need for people within the United States to have rational discussions about the United States’ relationship with Iran. “Politicians and others who are to quick on the draw need a reality check, and that’s what this report provides,” Seib said. To this end, Wisner encouraged those in attendance to think about Iran in terms of the events that affect the Middle East and how this affects U.S. interests. “As you begin thinking about Iran, think about it in context,” Wisner said. “We are not just dealing with a nuclear question, or a threat to Israel, we are dealing with a new significant strategic reality with which the United States cannot afford not to be engaged in.” The Iran Project has worked to find political and diplomatic solutions to the conf lict, including working behind the scenes with both governments to promote direct talks and help interpret communications. Members have also engaged in “Track II” diplomacy, in which non-officials work to create dialogue and build trust between the two nations. A summary of their findings, which is published in the small booklet “Weighing Benefits and Costs of Military Action Against Iran,” lists the pros and cons of military attack against the Iran. The panel also highlighted national issues in Iran, geographic and economic interests, the United States commitment to Israel and Iran’s ability to impact the U.S. interests. This region factors into our most important national interest because of its huge and extraordinary holdings of hydrocarbons,” Wisner said. The panel then shifted to discussing the possibility of military action against Iran. All members were largely opposed to military action; instead, they encouraged diplomacy and respect for each country’s national interest. “We have to recognize Iran as its own reality — its own government,” Wisner said. Seib said he hopes students leave the panel with a new appreciation of the complexities of the U.S.-Iran relationship. “I hope there is a recognition of the complexity of issues concerning Iran specifically, and the questions of war and piece generally,” Seib said. Experts focus on United States’ relationship with Iran Two ambassadors were among other panel members that focused on “The Iran Project.” Campus Ani Kolangian | Daily Trojan Nuclear · Ambassador Frank G. Wisner (left) and professor Philip Seib participate in a panel, which focused on the U.S.-Iran relationship. Austin Vogel | Daily Trojan Probation · Presidents of fraternities and sororities voted to enact a temporary social probation as they institute new-member education, the Inter-Fraternity and Panhellenic Councils announced Wednesday. greek By daniel rothberg Daily Trojan After a rise in emergency medical transports, physical conflicts and loud noise at parties on The Row, the fraternity and sorority presidents on the Inter-Fraternity and Panhellenic Councils voted unanimously to enact a three-week social probation for its chapters, according to IFC President Michael Madden. The ban, effective immediately, is scheduled to end Oct. 7. During the probation, the organizations are planning to create new-member programming that focuses on preventing sexual assault, alcohol and physical altercations, Madden said. “We are looking to partner up with other on-campus organizations and collaborate with them to educate our members,” Madden said. In a letter to IFC and Panhellenic members, Madden and Panhellenic Council President Megan Lambert wrote that the probation was self-imposed to avoid further sanctions from the university, which expressed concern about recent incidents. “The administration is considering a zero-tolerance policy regarding our weeknight social events moving forward,” the letter said. “In effort to avoid this outcome, the Greek leadership created proactive measures to address these issues.” Beth Saul, assistant dean for student affairs and director for fraternity and sorority leadership development and parent programs, said she is hopeful that the Row imposes social ban amid university concerns The three-week ban will include all social events not registered with the university. | see probation, page 3 | 100 years of supplement inside
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Full text | Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912 | www.dailytrojan.com | VOL. 177, NO. 16 | Thursday september 20, 2012 InDEX 4 · Opinion 5 · Lifestyle 8 · Classifieds 9 · Crossword 12 · Sports admission By Steve kearns Daily Trojan The freshmen class of 2016 has fewer international students and more females than last year’s class, according to the 2012-13 Freshman Profile and Admission Information, released by USC’s Office of Admissions on Monday. Other differences between this year’s and past profiles include an increase in applicants, which rose from 37,210 to 46,104 students, as well as a decreased yield, from 34 to 33 percent. Students and the admissions office attribute the greater number of applicants for spaces in the 2012-13 freshmen class to USC’s transition to the Common Application, an undergraduate college admissions application that gives students one succinct application platform for more than 400 universities. Kirk Brennan, USC’s dean of Undergraduate Admission, said that the increased applicant pool can be explained by the rising prestige of the university. “We had more applicants because of a combination of New class sees more females The percentage of students from overseas in this year’s freshman class also decreased. | see Freshmen, page 3 | By chuck Uzoegwu Daily Trojan Experts discussed possible resolutions to the nuclear conf lict between the United States and Iran at an event hosted by the USC Center on Public Policy on Wednesday in the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. The event, “The Iran Project: A U.S.-Iran Public Diplomacy Road Map,” focused on the challenging diplomacy issues in the context of the current United States-Iran relationship. The bipartisan panel featured USC Professor Philip Seib and members of The Iran Project, a non-governmental organization that issued a comprehensive report on potential solutions to the conf lict between the United States and Iran. Ambassador William H. Leurs, Ambassador Frank G. Wisner and Admiral Eric T. Olson were representatives of the project. The speakers highlighted some of the key themes of the report, particularly the need for people within the United States to have rational discussions about the United States’ relationship with Iran. “Politicians and others who are to quick on the draw need a reality check, and that’s what this report provides,” Seib said. To this end, Wisner encouraged those in attendance to think about Iran in terms of the events that affect the Middle East and how this affects U.S. interests. “As you begin thinking about Iran, think about it in context,” Wisner said. “We are not just dealing with a nuclear question, or a threat to Israel, we are dealing with a new significant strategic reality with which the United States cannot afford not to be engaged in.” The Iran Project has worked to find political and diplomatic solutions to the conf lict, including working behind the scenes with both governments to promote direct talks and help interpret communications. Members have also engaged in “Track II” diplomacy, in which non-officials work to create dialogue and build trust between the two nations. A summary of their findings, which is published in the small booklet “Weighing Benefits and Costs of Military Action Against Iran,” lists the pros and cons of military attack against the Iran. The panel also highlighted national issues in Iran, geographic and economic interests, the United States commitment to Israel and Iran’s ability to impact the U.S. interests. This region factors into our most important national interest because of its huge and extraordinary holdings of hydrocarbons,” Wisner said. The panel then shifted to discussing the possibility of military action against Iran. All members were largely opposed to military action; instead, they encouraged diplomacy and respect for each country’s national interest. “We have to recognize Iran as its own reality — its own government,” Wisner said. Seib said he hopes students leave the panel with a new appreciation of the complexities of the U.S.-Iran relationship. “I hope there is a recognition of the complexity of issues concerning Iran specifically, and the questions of war and piece generally,” Seib said. Experts focus on United States’ relationship with Iran Two ambassadors were among other panel members that focused on “The Iran Project.” Campus Ani Kolangian | Daily Trojan Nuclear · Ambassador Frank G. Wisner (left) and professor Philip Seib participate in a panel, which focused on the U.S.-Iran relationship. Austin Vogel | Daily Trojan Probation · Presidents of fraternities and sororities voted to enact a temporary social probation as they institute new-member education, the Inter-Fraternity and Panhellenic Councils announced Wednesday. greek By daniel rothberg Daily Trojan After a rise in emergency medical transports, physical conflicts and loud noise at parties on The Row, the fraternity and sorority presidents on the Inter-Fraternity and Panhellenic Councils voted unanimously to enact a three-week social probation for its chapters, according to IFC President Michael Madden. The ban, effective immediately, is scheduled to end Oct. 7. During the probation, the organizations are planning to create new-member programming that focuses on preventing sexual assault, alcohol and physical altercations, Madden said. “We are looking to partner up with other on-campus organizations and collaborate with them to educate our members,” Madden said. In a letter to IFC and Panhellenic members, Madden and Panhellenic Council President Megan Lambert wrote that the probation was self-imposed to avoid further sanctions from the university, which expressed concern about recent incidents. “The administration is considering a zero-tolerance policy regarding our weeknight social events moving forward,” the letter said. “In effort to avoid this outcome, the Greek leadership created proactive measures to address these issues.” Beth Saul, assistant dean for student affairs and director for fraternity and sorority leadership development and parent programs, said she is hopeful that the Row imposes social ban amid university concerns The three-week ban will include all social events not registered with the university. | see probation, page 3 | 100 years of supplement inside |