Snow focuses on craft, not nightlife

24 June 2008, 9:00 pm

Brittany Snow, one of today's brightest young starlets, is showcasing her diverse acting abilities once more in this summer's upcoming film "Finding Amanda." In last year's musical-turned-blockbuster, "Hairspray," Snow acted alongside legends such as Christopher Walken, John Travolta and Michelle P... read more

Area businesses feel the summer pinch

24 June 2008, 9:00 pm

As summer sets in and the number of students on campus decreases, so do the sales of local businesses around USC, according to local business owners. Insinity Communications' owner Carlos Huezo said his business, located in the University Village, next to Baskin-Robbins and across from Superior, dr... read more

Senate Dems propose universal student loan bill

24 June 2008, 9:00 pm

In the wake of the recognition that many lenders recently stopped granting federal student loans at low-profile and community colleges, Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) have proposed a bill prohibiting lenders in the federal program from withholding credit based on institutions ... read more

Super Soak the heat and fun out of L.A.'s stifling summer

24 June 2008, 9:00 pm

The heat wave that paralyzed Los Angeles over the weekend gave USC a surprisingly bitter taste of what appeared to be nothing but a sweet, blissful summer. Droves of students pained with lethargy, either in their homes, slovenly sprawled across the sofa, or in their cars, inching along the 10 freewa... read more

News Digest

24 June 2008, 9:00 pm

state Crews Battle lightning-caused california wildfires SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -Fire crews joined aircraft from neighboring states Tuesday to battle hundreds of lightning-caused wildfires across Northern California. One of the fires started by weekend thunderstorms had already blackened more than 1... read more

'Get Smart' needs higher IQ

24 June 2008, 9:00 pm

"Get Smart" is one of those movies that is so tragically mediocre that it is difficult to find anything interesting to say about it. With Steve Carell as the lead, "Get Smart" instantly goes the comedy route, yet it also tries to be an action movie. It doesn't, however, really succeed in being eith... read more

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