The first time Max Nikias crossed my radar was back in 2005 was when he became provost.
A member of his staff marveled at the renovations that were taking place to his new office.
“He has to be the next president because I doubt they would allow this to happen for just a normal provost,” the staffer told me.
Years later, Nikias would tell me personally how he micro-managed construction projects, even personally picking the type of trees that would line walkways. He was a big fan is of spires and redesigned the Hecuba statue when it did not meet his wishes.
I mention all this because I find it hard to believe that Nikias would live in the presidential mansion in San Marino for eight years and allow it to fall into such a state of disrepair that it requires $20 million in renovations, according to Rick Caruso.
Even a realtor familiar with the house said they doubted that story. But it is a good defense when the new president wants to live by the beach.
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 
Time for an outside audit.
#IMean,Please…..
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You don’t trust future LA Mayor Rick?
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L. A. would be SO lucky to have him leading the way, gt…..
#PastIsPrelude….
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It seems like everyone associated to the USC administration have become bold face liars in recent years, and because they get away with it, it’s become more blatant. I bet Rick Caruso is so arrogant, that he actually believes people bought into his bullshit about the the estate needing $20 million dollars in repairs. Wealthy individuals like him are never questioned, which is why he’s so comfortable spewing out the comical nonsense.
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All those years, Scottie was calling Pete, “Caesar.” He should have reserved that name for Nikias.
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It’s not too late, 67.
#It’sNotLikeIt”Belongs”ToPete
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