Category: USC

Where You Exercise Just as Important as Exercise Itself: Study

LOS ANGELES—Where you exercise is just as important for brain health as exercise itself. That’s the conclusion of a study released today by researchers at University of Southern California (USC) and the University of Arizona, which found that vigorous exercise in a highly polluted area can diminish the positive brain benefits of exercise. “We found…


SoCal Housing Affordability Remains Low, Rents to Hike Through 2023: Reports

As rent continues to hike and housing affordability remains low in California, capable tenants should consider purchasing a house sooner rather than later, based on the housing affordability index released last week by the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Housing affordability index is the percentage of people who can afford to buy a median-priced, single-family…


California Housing Affordability Remains Low, Rents to Hike Through 2023: Reports

As rent continues to hike and housing affordability remains low in California, capable tenants should consider purchasing a house sooner rather than later, based on the housing affordability index released last week by the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Housing affordability index is the percentage of people who can afford to buy a median-priced, single-family…


USC Holds Off Temple in Second Half for 76–71 Victory

PHILADELPHIA—Chevez Goodwin scored a career-high 19 points and the University of Southern California (USC) held on after almost blowing a 23-point second-half lead, beating Temple 76–71 on Saturday night. Isaiah White added 12, Boogie Ellis 11, and Drew Peterson 10 for the Trojans (2–0). It was the 200th career win for coach Andy Enfield. Leading…


USC Report: Big Rent Hikes on Tap Across SoCal

LOS ANGELES—Renting an apartment in Southern California is about to get much more expensive. A USC Casden Economics Forecast released on Nov. 9 predicted sharp increases in rent across the region, with Orange County renters seeing an average monthly jump of $410 over the next two years. “COVID-19 caused a large-scale move from central cities to the suburbs that…


Ridley-Thomas Makes 1st Appearance Since Arraignment

LOS ANGELES—A brief status conference was held Nov. 8 in the corruption case against Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley Thomas and Marilyn Flynn, a former dean of the USC School of Social Work. Both made their first appearance this morning before the federal judge overseeing their case, but a new trial date was not yet scheduled. During the…


Former USC Athletic Official Pleads Guilty Ahead of College Scam Trial

BOSTON—A former senior associate athletic director at the University of Southern California (USC) pleaded guilty on Friday to participating in a vast fraud and bribery scheme that allowed wealthy parents’ children to gain admission to colleges as fake sports recruits. Donna Heinel, 60, had been set to go before a federal jury in Boston later…


Former USC Dean Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to Ridley-Thomas Bribery, Fraud Charges

Marilyn Flynn, former dean of the University of Southern California (USC) School of Social Work, pleaded not guilty Oct. 25 to federal charges of bribery and fraud in a scheme involving Los Angeles City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas. On Oct. 13, Ridley-Thomas and Flynn were indicted on 20 counts of bribery and fraud for allegedly conspiring…


Councilman Ridley-Thomas Has ‘No Intention of Resigning’ Following Indictment

LOS ANGELES—In his first public statement following his indictment on federal corruption charges, Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas said he has “no intention of resigning” his seat and is focused on fighting the allegations. “When I ran for City Council, I made it clear that my highest priority would be addressing the city’s homeless…


LA Councilor Indicted on Federal Bribery, Fraud Charges

Los Angeles City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas, along with a former University of Southern California (USC) dean, were indicted on 20 counts of bribery and fraud Oct. 13. In 2018, Ridley-Thomas, 66, who then served on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, allegedly conspired with Marilyn Flynn, 83, the former dean of the USC School of…