USC’s been overdue for a scandal. Never fear. Sales have been suspended for a new book by USC oncologist David Agus after the L.A. Times found 95 instances of plagiarism. Agus is well-known because he is a contributor to CBS News and founding director and CEO of USC’s Ellison Institute in Santa Monica. It's parents' weekend at USC and @danijackel_ is getting them educated on … Continue reading USC Notes: Been Overdue For A Scandal

Is business slowing down at the USC Hotel on Figueroa St.? Here’s a deal USC is currently offering: No word on if Tommy Trojan is included in the deal. VIDEO OF THE MONTH This seems appropriate. It’s Albert Hammond and his classic hit, “It Never Rains In Southern California.” Continue reading Here’s A Deal For You

USC will pay $13.05 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the school mismanaged its retirement plans offered to faculty and staff, by billing participants with duplicated service costs and offering higher-cost, underperforming investment choices. The $13 million will be allocated and distributed to current participants of the retirement plans, authorized former participants and a beneficiary or alternate payee of such a person in the … Continue reading USC Settles Costly Lawsuit

Actress/comedian Catherine O’Hara was honored this weekend at the USC Comedy Festival by being the recipient of the Jack Oakie and Victoria Horne Oakie Masters of Comedy Award. It’s good to see there is an award named after the Oakies given their long association with USC. O’Hara received the award at the Norris Cinema Theatre. She talked about her career, including her hit series’ “SCTV” … Continue reading Catherine O’Hara Honored At USC

The rain yesterday did not stop USC beach volleyball from playing two matches vs. Grand Canyon and Long Beach State. USC won both matches, 3-2. The beach volleyball alumni match is today at 1 p.m. This is honestly baffling: Brandon Miller gets a pat down by a walk-on in the introductions. You've spent five days as the biggest and most controversial story in sports, and … Continue reading USC Saturday Notes: A Wet And Busy Weekend

Rick Caruso was at the USC-UCLA basketball game sitting courtside and signing autographs. And now he’s being honored by Carol Folt. How long before he returns to the Board of Trustees? Maybe he can make another donation to USC after spending $100 million on his mayoral campaign. The room was filled with the Trojan Spirit as trustees, alums, friends & family celebrated @RickCarusoLA’s transformative tenure … Continue reading Look Who’s Back At USC