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Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912 | www.dailytrojan.com | VOL. 175, NO. 66 | Wednesday April 25, 2012 Tiny dancer: Billy Elliot delights with strong performances and direction that’s on-point. PAGE 5 Home lose: USC men’s baseball loses 1-0 against Long Beach State at Dedeaux field. PAGE 12 weather today hi 68 lo 54 tomorrow hi 61 lo 52 USG By Meghan Heneghan Daily Trojan New Undergraduate Student Government officers said they plan to achieve goals — ranging from in-creased sustainability to better uti-lizing the Ronald Tutor Campus Center — by increasing communi-cation and building upon achieve-ments from the past administration. Over the summer, USG repre-sentatives said they plan to solidify their goals and conduct research to ease the pressure when officers re-turn in the fall, USG President Mikey Geragos said. Geragos, USG Vice President Vinnie Prasad and the USG Senate were sworn into office April 3. “We’ve finalized the team and the budget,” Geragos said. “Now it’s less administrative processes and down to work.” One priority for Geragos’ admin-istration is to continue the previ-ous administration’s advocacy for USG plans to increase publicity New officers say they will work on sustainability and communication this summer. | see Goals, page 2 | By Austin Byron Daily Trojan President Barack Obama will seek to obtain a one-year extension on the current interest rate on federal student loans in Congress before the rates double to 6.8 percent July 1. The increased interest rates could have dramatic effects on financial aid and students’ ability to repay their tuition. “I’ve always believed that we should be doing everything we can to put our education in reach for every American student,” Obama said in a conference call to student journalists. “In America, higher education can’t be a luxury. It’s an economic imperative that every family [must] be able to afford.” It is necessary for Congress to extend the current interest rates on student loans because higher education must continue to be within the economic means of every American, Obama said. Cecilia Muñoz, an assistant to the president and director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, said in a press conference that extending the current interest rate on student loans would be helpful in maintaining high levels of employment and income within the nation. “We know that students who complete a college Obama asks for extension on student loans The interest rate on federal student loans will double if Congress does not pass an extension. | see Obama, page 2 | Politics Ani Kolangian | Daily Trojan Trojan spirit The USC Silks of the Trojan Marching Band teach students the routine for “Tusk” in front of Heritage Hall on Tuesday. Students without colorguard experience had the opportunity to learn moves such as dropspins, backscratchers, happy feet and slams. By Isabelle Mason Daily Trojan The Rossier School of Education announced last week the appointment of Rossier alumna Kalim Rayburn as the new director of alumni engagement in the Office of External Relations. Rayburn will serve as the manager of career placement and development and will create new ways for alumni to connect with Rossier’s 15,000 alumni. She will also work to enhance external partnerships that help students in their employment search. Anne Wicks, the associate dean of external relations, said the new position will greatly benefit Rossier. “There has been a hole in this department for quite a while, and this is a terrific time to fill it,” Wicks said. Enrollment at Rossier has grown significantly over the last several years, especially in the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program, Wicks said. “With an ever growing alumni population, we want to make sure we can connect and serve all of our alumni past graduation,” Wicks said. Before Rayburn’s position was created, Wicks said students used the Career Center for guidance on placement after graduation. “Dr. Rayburn has terrific entrepreneurial spirit, and having graduated from Rossier last year, she understands the school, programs, faculty and what can best help the alumnus, and she has experience in building, launching and executing successful programs,” Wicks said. Alumna named as new director of alumni engagement The new position in the Office of External Relations will help connect Rossier alumni. Rossier By Joey Kaufman Daily Trojan USC’s quest to obtain management control of the 88-year-old Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is long overdue, according to some residents and other members of the community. The university has been in negotiations with the Coliseum Commission since September, and last week, the commission — the nine-member governing body for the stadium — released a modified lease agreement to the public. Under the proposed lease USC would control the Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena and adjacent parking lots for the next four decades. “They have proven to be of public service — in the neighborhood and in the hospital,” said Joe Essi, a nearby resident. “Wherever they go, people want them there.” The lease, which requires USC to make annual rent payments of $1 million, will be subject to a vote later this year, possibly as soon as May 2. “This is going to be a great opportunity for everyone,” said Charmaine Jefferson, executive director for the California African American Museum in nearby Exposition Park. “[USC has] been a fantastic neighbor and a fantastic partner for us — and I believe here in the Coliseum.” The Coliseum sits just one block south of USC’s campus. The Trojan football team has played at the venue since 1923 and has been the sole tenant since the mid-1990s after the then-Los Angeles Raiders moved to Oakland, Calif. One concern raised, though, has been event scheduling and whether public events will continue to be held regularly at the venue. As outlined by the 92-page document, USC could limit the use of the facility for public interest events, which include the annual Fourth of July celebration, to eight per year. Cornell Ward, a local resident involved with A Better LA, a non-profit group devoted to preventing gang violence Community members say they approve USC lease Community members say they hope the Coliseum will still hold events if USC receives the master lease. | see Coliseum, page 3 | Coliseum Corey Marquetti | Daily Trojan Lease · Community members say they approve of USC gaining managerial control of the Coliseum, but they hope the university will consider public opinion in its decisions.
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Full text | Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912 | www.dailytrojan.com | VOL. 175, NO. 66 | Wednesday April 25, 2012 Tiny dancer: Billy Elliot delights with strong performances and direction that’s on-point. PAGE 5 Home lose: USC men’s baseball loses 1-0 against Long Beach State at Dedeaux field. PAGE 12 weather today hi 68 lo 54 tomorrow hi 61 lo 52 USG By Meghan Heneghan Daily Trojan New Undergraduate Student Government officers said they plan to achieve goals — ranging from in-creased sustainability to better uti-lizing the Ronald Tutor Campus Center — by increasing communi-cation and building upon achieve-ments from the past administration. Over the summer, USG repre-sentatives said they plan to solidify their goals and conduct research to ease the pressure when officers re-turn in the fall, USG President Mikey Geragos said. Geragos, USG Vice President Vinnie Prasad and the USG Senate were sworn into office April 3. “We’ve finalized the team and the budget,” Geragos said. “Now it’s less administrative processes and down to work.” One priority for Geragos’ admin-istration is to continue the previ-ous administration’s advocacy for USG plans to increase publicity New officers say they will work on sustainability and communication this summer. | see Goals, page 2 | By Austin Byron Daily Trojan President Barack Obama will seek to obtain a one-year extension on the current interest rate on federal student loans in Congress before the rates double to 6.8 percent July 1. The increased interest rates could have dramatic effects on financial aid and students’ ability to repay their tuition. “I’ve always believed that we should be doing everything we can to put our education in reach for every American student,” Obama said in a conference call to student journalists. “In America, higher education can’t be a luxury. It’s an economic imperative that every family [must] be able to afford.” It is necessary for Congress to extend the current interest rates on student loans because higher education must continue to be within the economic means of every American, Obama said. Cecilia Muñoz, an assistant to the president and director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, said in a press conference that extending the current interest rate on student loans would be helpful in maintaining high levels of employment and income within the nation. “We know that students who complete a college Obama asks for extension on student loans The interest rate on federal student loans will double if Congress does not pass an extension. | see Obama, page 2 | Politics Ani Kolangian | Daily Trojan Trojan spirit The USC Silks of the Trojan Marching Band teach students the routine for “Tusk” in front of Heritage Hall on Tuesday. Students without colorguard experience had the opportunity to learn moves such as dropspins, backscratchers, happy feet and slams. By Isabelle Mason Daily Trojan The Rossier School of Education announced last week the appointment of Rossier alumna Kalim Rayburn as the new director of alumni engagement in the Office of External Relations. Rayburn will serve as the manager of career placement and development and will create new ways for alumni to connect with Rossier’s 15,000 alumni. She will also work to enhance external partnerships that help students in their employment search. Anne Wicks, the associate dean of external relations, said the new position will greatly benefit Rossier. “There has been a hole in this department for quite a while, and this is a terrific time to fill it,” Wicks said. Enrollment at Rossier has grown significantly over the last several years, especially in the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program, Wicks said. “With an ever growing alumni population, we want to make sure we can connect and serve all of our alumni past graduation,” Wicks said. Before Rayburn’s position was created, Wicks said students used the Career Center for guidance on placement after graduation. “Dr. Rayburn has terrific entrepreneurial spirit, and having graduated from Rossier last year, she understands the school, programs, faculty and what can best help the alumnus, and she has experience in building, launching and executing successful programs,” Wicks said. Alumna named as new director of alumni engagement The new position in the Office of External Relations will help connect Rossier alumni. Rossier By Joey Kaufman Daily Trojan USC’s quest to obtain management control of the 88-year-old Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is long overdue, according to some residents and other members of the community. The university has been in negotiations with the Coliseum Commission since September, and last week, the commission — the nine-member governing body for the stadium — released a modified lease agreement to the public. Under the proposed lease USC would control the Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena and adjacent parking lots for the next four decades. “They have proven to be of public service — in the neighborhood and in the hospital,” said Joe Essi, a nearby resident. “Wherever they go, people want them there.” The lease, which requires USC to make annual rent payments of $1 million, will be subject to a vote later this year, possibly as soon as May 2. “This is going to be a great opportunity for everyone,” said Charmaine Jefferson, executive director for the California African American Museum in nearby Exposition Park. “[USC has] been a fantastic neighbor and a fantastic partner for us — and I believe here in the Coliseum.” The Coliseum sits just one block south of USC’s campus. The Trojan football team has played at the venue since 1923 and has been the sole tenant since the mid-1990s after the then-Los Angeles Raiders moved to Oakland, Calif. One concern raised, though, has been event scheduling and whether public events will continue to be held regularly at the venue. As outlined by the 92-page document, USC could limit the use of the facility for public interest events, which include the annual Fourth of July celebration, to eight per year. Cornell Ward, a local resident involved with A Better LA, a non-profit group devoted to preventing gang violence Community members say they approve USC lease Community members say they hope the Coliseum will still hold events if USC receives the master lease. | see Coliseum, page 3 | Coliseum Corey Marquetti | Daily Trojan Lease · Community members say they approve of USC gaining managerial control of the Coliseum, but they hope the university will consider public opinion in its decisions. |