Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Los Angeles Times

    Helene Elliott: In renaming track in honor of Allyson Felix, USC chooses character over cash

    LOS ANGELES — Allyson Felix didn't have to give USC a pile of money for the field at the Trojans' track stadium to be named for her. Her alma mater will honor Felix, a Los Angeles native and the most decorated American track and field athlete in Olympics history, for giving of herself — for being a shining example of the power of one person and of the great resonance of a voice that might once ...
    by Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times Jan 18, 2023 3 minutes
    Allyson Felix of Team USA reacts after winning the bronze medal in the Women's 400 m Final on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on Aug. 6, 2021 in Tokyo.

    LOS ANGELES — Allyson Felix didn't have to give USC a pile of money for the field at the Trojans' track stadium to be named for her.

    Her alma mater will honor Felix, a Los Angeles native and the most decorated American track and field athlete in Olympics history, for giving of herself — for being a shining example of the power of one person and of the great resonance of a voice that might once have trembled but found the strength to bring about change for those whose voices

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Los Angeles Times

    Los Angeles Times4 min read
    Bill Plaschke: Bronny James Didn’t Ask For The Attention, So Give Him A Break
    LOS ANGELES — He seems so small. He seems so young. Sitting on a stage with two seasoned NBA types and a veteran collegian Tuesday, Bronny James looked like a kid sitting at the adults’ table. The Lakers’ JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka and Dalton Knecht answ
    Los Angeles Times2 min read
    Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández Key Thrilling Walk-off Win For Dodgers
    The Arizona Diamondbacks had a base open. They decided to pitch to Freddie Freeman anyway. In the Dodgers’ come-from-behind, walk-off 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, Freeman provided the pivotal moment in a game-winning two-run rally
    Los Angeles Times3 min read
    Fire Risk Closes Section Of Joshua Tree National Park Over July 4 Weekend
    LOS ANGELES — An ecologically sensitive portion of Joshua Tree National Park will be closed this week due to extreme wildfire risk as a heat wave is set to broil the region over the Fourth of July holiday. The Covington Flats area, home to some of th

    Related Books & Audiobooks