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Article by Becca Grumet
October 11, 2011

Alternative Spring Break Seeks Motivated Students for New Program

The USC Volunteer Center is seeking driven students for their new Alternative Spring Break program in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Students will be selected from a competitive pool of applicants with several rounds of interviews. Those few chosen will be flown to the world-renowned, 4.5 star Travelocity rated SANDALS BEACH RESORT. Once there, spring breakers will... MORE »

Article by Lia Woodward
September 24, 2011

Concerned student starts Panty Shelter for abandoned undies

It’s a taboo problem in our society no one wants to discuss, but we’ve all been touched by it in some way. Either we or someone we know has a story to tell about this sad situation, but only among friends and behind closed doors. Most students are content to shake there heads, maybe take... MORE »

Article by Piliour
January 31, 2011

You Know You Go To College When…

I’m sure this has been done before. Actually, I’m not, but I’m assuming it has. Regardless, here’s my “you know you go to college when”¦” “¢    You’ve seen every viral video and have invented a drinking game to each and every one. “¢    You are like bizzaro-Jesus in that your body is able to convert... MORE »

Article by Malcolm Gladwell
January 11, 2011

Excerpt from “Nonstarters” by Malcolm Gladwell

Chapter 1: Eviction Day Isaac Tweedy woke early on the morning of June 1st of last year.  He was in his truck and checking off addresses before dawn.  As a college town landlord, many of his tenants’ May-to-May leases were up, and it was time to kick out the graduates. 7041 Lancaster Avenue was his... MORE »