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Blood drive beats record by 67 pints Fall blood drive proves to be even more successful than the last. By Christopher James News Intern

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Centennial Lip Sync culminates week of Greek competitions

Students poured into Gersten Pavilion Saturday night to watch all 15 chapters of LMU’s Greek community perform narrative dance routines. Senior Ann Darnell (above) performed in Kappa Alpha Theta’s first-place dance. For more photos, turn to page 2.

Debate students forfeit competition Students use their final round of debate to discuss racism’s historical legacy.

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Less than 100 years ago, The Campbell House was one of several former slave plantations in Lexington, Ky. Today, it is a reputable hotel that has been subject to interest due to its history. On Oct. 1-3, the hotel stirred up controversy again after it was chosen to be the location of the Henry Clay Debates hosted by the University of Kentucky. Over 153 debate teams from more than 50 schools attended the event, including a team from LMU comprised of senior

philosophy major James Mollison and junior communication studies major Jack Ewing. Mollison and Ewing were undefeated until the final round, a record previously unachieved by LMU students. Although on track to win first place, the duo forfeited in the remaining debate against Georgetown University and instead chose to speak openly about racism and identity to the judges, audience and attendees with University of Oklahoma students, sophomore Rashid Campbell and junior George Lee. “I thought it was a unique gesture that is consistent in some ways with the mission statement of the University and the goals and objectives here [at LMU], which is to promote social justice,” said Jay Busse, LMU director of debate and communication studies associate professor. According to Mollison, a black cook he

encountered at the hotel claimed that even he had been unable to enter The Campbell House’s doors as a child. Mollison also asserted that Rashid Campbell had been perturbed by the connection between his last name and the name of the building. “It was brought to our attention that it was quite likely that [Campbell’s] family had passed through [the plantation at The Campbell House],” said Mollison. “It seemed more important for him to articulate what it was like to be in that space, than it would be for Jack and [me] to engage in normative practices of competitive debate. Winning another debate means a whole lot less than giving someone the opportunity to speak under those conditions.” The topic sparked a debate between the

The Fall 2011 LMU Blood Drive made many students everyday heroes by allowing them to donate blood to save lives. The blood drive, which ran from Oct. 4-6 in St. Robert’s Auditorium, experienced a strong turnout. Put on by the Center for Service and Action (CSA) and heavily promoted by all of the service organizations on campus, LMU raised 674 pints of blood, beating last year’s record by 67 pints. The UCLA Blood and Platelet Center, which hosts these drives all over Southern California, has run all LMU blood drives since 2001. Danielle Orange, a sophomore liberal studies major and member of Belles Service Organization, who volunteered at the event, said, “[LMU] has beaten UCLA these past years in amount of blood donated, and they are a much bigger school than us.” She believes this illustrates LMU’s deeply integrated core values. Students could also sign up for the bone marrow registry at the blood drive. Bone marrow is a more specific need in hospitals because fewer people can provide the matched donations that people often require. However, unlike giving blood, there are no restrictions for donating bone marrow, a factor that made it appealing to junior political science major Sahar Mansoor. When asked why she wanted to register to donate bone marrow, Mansoor said, “[An alumni] who spoke at an Ignatians [Service Organization] meeting shared a touching personal anecdote about why she started bone marrow at the blood drive, and that encouraged me to donate because someone in need could be your match.” Regardless of motivation, the blood drive proved to be a popular campus event, with flyers lining Alumni Mall and tables at Convo with donor recruitment stations. As an incentive for service organization members to

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University prepares for formal changes to Missal LMU reacts to the first revisions made to the Church’s liturgical guide in over 30 years. By Julian Vargas Contributor

Religious services are often standardized, filled with timehonored customs and practices. However, the Catholic Mass will soon experience changes when the traditional Missal, the liturgical book guiding the celebration of the Mass, is altered. On Nov. 27, for the first time in more than 30 years, the Roman Catholic

Church will be introducing a revised Third Edition of the Roman Missal. The new edition is being implemented because the new translations more closely reflect the original Latin texts. The last time there was a change like this was 1975, two years after the first edition was released in 1973. One of the changes includes the addition of new prayers for recently canonized saints. Here at LMU, Father Marc Reeves, S.J., is heading the introduction process of the new Roman Missal. “The text has always evolved and changed to fit the times,” Fr. Reeves said. He further explained these new

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Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right and just.

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A variety of traditional prayers,like the one above, will be altered by the new edition of the Missal.

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Alpha Phi’s “Saved by the Bell” dance (upper left) combined elements of the classic ‘90s show into an overview of daily life at LMU and led the sorority to place second in the competition amongst sororities. Chelsea Gumaer, a sophomore natural science major of Kappa Alpha Theta (upper right), sported ‘80s tie-dye for a decade dance during Theta’s performance, which took first place among the sororities.The men of Beta Theta Pi (bottom right) also enlisted a ‘90s theme for their dance. Ben Fernandez , a senior (bottom left), led the girls of Pi Phi in a skit that reenacted one of his dreams. The $13,043 raised from Lip Sync ticket sales is added to the LMU Greek Life Fund. Money from the LMU Greek Life Fund goes towards financially supporting chapters in the development of educational community programming and provides individual members in need with dues grants.

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Debate team ‘met by cheers’ Debate from page 1 students and the audience that lasted well over four hours. Campbell and Lee were also active participants in the discussion, and the four candidly conversed with their peers until past the round’s termination. Although Ewing and Mollison later walked away with a second-place trophy, they

were met by cheers from the audience as well as their peers. “Rashid and George did a whole lot,” said Mollison. “The fact that they were willing to [stand up for their beliefs] speaks volumes about them.” According to Busse, had the two pupils won the final round, they would have elevated LMU’s debate team ranking to the top 25 in the United

States, whereas prior to the competition, LMU did not rank at all. Nevertheless, Busse insisted that he was “just as proud of this particular event than anything [they had] accomplished while [he had been at LMU], and that [Ewing and Mollison] were willing to sacrifice their honor and the honors that they would have received had they won.”

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Lisa Marroquin, a barista at LMU’s student-run coffee shop, says the best part of her job is the people she works with in The Lion’s Den.

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This issue, News Editor Tierney Finster talks with Lisa Marroquin, a junior political science major and barista at The Lion’s Den about her job and favorite coffee drinks. 1. How long have you worked at The Lion’s Den? I’ve worked at The Lion’s Den since I was a freshman. I’m a junior now, so going on three years. 2. What’s the best part of working at The Lion’s Den? Definitely the people I work with. They are so much fun. … We get to know each so well through our constant shifts and just being silly while working. We also have our socials once in a while, where we can bond and get to know each other outside of work. I also love getting to know other students through our little chats at the register. 3. What drink do you recommend for chilly fall days? Something with pumpkin! I would tell people to go for something like one of our pumpkin chais. 4. As Halloween approaches, what’s the best sweet treat a student can get at The Lion’s Den? My favorite treat is the Oreo Freeze, a combination of vanilla powder, Oreos and milk blended [together]. Essentially, it’s like an Oreo milkshake. It’s a pretty popular drink, and one of my favorite items at The [Lion’s] Den. 5. What’s the most complicated order you’ve ever taken? Normally we don’t get anything too crazy. Every once in a while, a regular comes in and orders a medium latte in a large cup, no foam, extra hot. … Stuff like that. 6. What does The Lion’s Den offer that Jazzman’s Café doesn’t? It’s a way more fun environment at The Lion’s Den. Everyone is really friendly, and the place as a whole has a great vibe. We also have great specials that other coffee places on campus don’t offer. Not too long ago, we had a special called Candy Dandy where we mix in a candy bar to any freeze drink. 7.What are the three most common drinks that students order? White mochas are definitely popular. A lot of students also ask for caramel macchiatos and regular chai lattes. 8. How do you choose which drinks to advertise in the windows? Brady [Philips], our marketing manager, comes up with all of the specials. He also takes care of all the posters and advertising that goes up in the windows and at the counter. 9. What’s your favorite music to listen to at work? The music that plays in The Lion’s Den depends on which shift you are there for. I like listening to Alt Nation while I work, but at other times Frank Sinatra or country music could be playing. 10. Describe how leadership at The Lion’s Den is organized. We have Caroline French, who is our boss and oversees everything. Everything else is student-run. We have student managers and student supervisors that are in charge of all of the shifts, as well as making drinks and taking orders with everyone else. 11. You must have to stop for coffee outside of work sometimes. Which do you prefer – The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf or Starbucks? Oh, that’s a tough one. I would have to say Starbucks.

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Biannual blood drive attracts large number of students Blood Drive from page 1 donate, the service organization with the most sign-ups will receive a free pizza party as reward for its efforts. When asked how he found out about the blood drive, sophomore economics major Yannik Rockstroh replied, “My friend was at a table at Convo and helped me sign up. This is also my third time being involved with it at LMU, so I was looking forward to help.” Sophomore biology major David Chirikian also felt eager to help. “Giving blood is a great way to

give back. It is the one thing that everyone can do. It doesn’t cost money, it just takes a little time and a little dedication to change one’s life,” he said. Assistant Director of Campus Service Tom King helped devise a meaningful way to combat some of the fear donors may face. “Each year we try to come up with a line for people to reflect upon if they are not inclined to donate. This year when people say they are afraid of needles, we remind them that hospital patients are probably afraid for their health and afraid of dying. There were many people

who donated who said despite their fear of needles, they know that they are helping to save lives,” he said. Senior screenwriting major Alex Gamboa spoke to the necessity and generous nature of giving blood. “It is the easiest way to give back. Each donation saves three lives, and all you have to do is sit. Ninetyfive percent of all people will be in need of a blood transfusion at some point in their life,” said Gamboa. For those who missed this season’s blood drive, there will be a blood drive in the spring from Feb. 14-16.

Above, a student gets her blood pressure checked before donating blood in the Fall 2010 Blood Drive. UCLA has hosted drives at LMU since 2001.

a call-and-response prayer which traditionally begins with the priest saying, “The Lord be with you.’ The new translation calls for mass participants to respond with, “and with your spirit,” as opposed to the original “and also with you.” “Having to say new words, and relearning sayings will get you to pay attention to what you’re actually saying. It will give you an opportunity to reflect on the words we pray,” Fr. Reeves stated. At LMU, a student committee has been put in place by Fr. Reeves to introduce the new edition of the Roman Missal to the community. The idea behind it is to invite members of the LMU faith community to play a part in the implementation of the new Roman Missal.

One of the ways the committee will be getting the community involved is through a series of “Four Minutes More” talks. These talks will focus on the new edition of the Roman Missal where they will explain the new additions and prayers as well as invite students to give their perspectives on the new changes. The meetings began Oct. 2, and are open for more students to attend on Oct. 30 and Nov. 13 and 20. The talks will be held after the 8 p.m. Mass in Sacred Heart Chapel. One member of the committee, junior business major Linda Nguyen, agrees with Fr. Reeves’ statement that the revisions will give Catholics a chance to really think about what they’re saying in Mass.

“I think Fr. Marc makes an important point that this is a good time for us, as Catholics, to really reflect and think about what we’re saying when we’re at Mass. Usually we recite what we know without really considering what we’re saying,” said Nguyen. “I’ve found that this has become an opportunity for me to question my own prayers and my knowledge, or lack thereof, about the Mass and what it means to me as a Catholic.” Head Acolyte at Campus Ministry and junior screenwriting and theological studies major Gino Altamura also commented on the transition. “My impression of the revision of the Roman Missal is that the Church has made a great effort to make the Mass a more prayerful,

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translations used “formal correspondence,” a more direct form of translation than the original translation method used, which was called dynamic equivalence. Dynamic equivalence uses common language to translate ideas in a modern but less literal way, while formal correspondence sticks as closely as possible to the original wording of the Greek and Hebrew texts. Formal correspondence translation was once thought to be too academic and in-depth for the average reader. However, the Church has decided that it is time to return to the original meanings and translations of the text. Fr. Reeves noted one change in

meaningful experience,” she said. Like Nguyen, Altamura stressed the chance to look deeper at the words they are saying during prayer. “With the changes to the Roman Missal, we’ll be asked to learn a new way to worship, something most of us haven’t done in our lifetime. This gives us the chance to really look at how we pray during Mass, what these different words and rituals mean, and where they’re coming from,” she added. A background guide to the full changes can be found on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website at usccb.org. The site explains how changes to the Missal’s text will be implemented.

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Standing up to economic injustices

onsumed by class work, extracurricular activities and elaborate social lives, it’s easy for students to become shielded from the world’s turmoil while living on the bluff. But no matter how stressful midterms or Lip Sync preparations get, it’s important to remember that these things will soon come to an end. Students are, at most, just a few short years away from entering the “real world,” and the real world is not such a pretty place right now. It needs our attention. Currently, college students stand to inherit a country in economic disaster. On the verge of another recession and governed by politicians who promise change but consistently deliver chaos, it’s safe to say that we have our work cut out for us. Additionally, many students will confront these monstrous problems weighed down by tens of thousands of dollars in student debt, unsure of whether or not they’ll even be able to obtain a job. Just a short drive away from LMU, however, is a sliver of real hope. Widespread discontentment with the state of our country is getting organized, inspired by the Occupy Wall Street protests that began in New York City and have spread to other cities nationwide. Occupy Los Angeles pro-

testors have been camped out at City Hall since Oct. 1 [see Business and Technology, p. 12]. More information about Occupy Los Angeles can be found at occupylosangeles. org. The group, made up of people of all ages, races and genders call for economic, social and political justice. Poster after poster reads: “We are the 99 percent,” which refers to the portion of the U.S. population for which the protestors advocate. Though the group’s purpose has yet to be clearly defined, they make one thing clear: This country is plagued by many economic and political problems that need to be addressed immediately. A tweet by one of the protest’s participants – which was retweeted by the OccupyLA Twitter handle – reflects, “Everyone who takes part in [Occupy Wall Street] will be able to look back and say ‘yeah I helped change the world’.” The world needs help, and students have a tangible way to be involved. As Opinion Intern Amanda Kotch discusses in “Doing wrong to correct worse wrongs” [see below], there is plenty of room for students to go and make their voices heard, whether on campus or off. Come on LMU, let’s head downtown and join the discussion.

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Blood drive breaks collection record Blood donation isn’t often a student’s first choice when he or she decides how to spend an afternoon. But the LMU Fall 2011 Blood Drive proved that hesitations among many were nonexistent as students donated 674 pints. This not only surpasses UCLA’s collection amount for the third year in a row, but it also outdoes LMU’s record from last year by 67 pints. The Loyolan not only commends the donation record, but also commends this type of service performed by members of the LMU community – each donation saves three lives, according to the Center for Service and Action. An added component to the blood drive included sign-ups for bone marrow donation registry, another opportunity that the event provided to students, giving them the chance to find multiple ways to contribute to the common good.

Another instance of corporate greed

Bank of America users will soon be charged a $5 monthly fee for debit card usage. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told ABC News the new fee’s implementation “is meant to provide a great service.” For the college student, this means another cost to an already tight budget. It’s clear that banks and the economy are suffering, but taking that out on consumers by tacking on endless fees opens up the possibility for a very slippery slope, leaving the customer to wonder, “What will be next?”

Celebrating 30 years of service and community

In a centennial year already full of celebration, LMU has yet another milestone to commemorate. Ignatians Service Organization, which was founded in 1981, celebrated its 30th anniversary yesterday. Ignatians was the first co-ed service organization on campus and one of eight service organizations that provide service opportunities and community for members. Service organizations allow for students to become a part of campus by fostering a community dedicated to helping the community that surrounds LMU. Celebrating the Ignatians’ 30th anniversary should serve as a reminder to the University that service and providing aid to those in need should remain an integral part of the LMU experience.

Doing wrong to correct worse wrongs

t started with an event page on Facebook and in a few short days, made national headlines. The students at UC Berkeley were having a bake sale, not primarily to raise money, but rather, awareness. On Tuesday, Sept. 27, students of the Berkeley C o l l e g e Republicans (BCR) held a bake sale in opposition of affirmativeOver a Glass action policies and California By Amanda Senate Bill Kotch 185, which Opinion Intern would allow California public universities to consider race and gender in the admissions process. The bill was recently passed by the California Legislature, and is now waiting on Gov. Jerry Brown’s decision. Members of the student organization advertised that baked goods would be sold for $2 to white students, $1.50 to Asian students, $1 to Latino students, 75 cents to black students, 25 cents to Native American students, and – hey ladies! – 25 cents off for all women. Although posters with these prices were displayed during the bake sale, the BCR members did not actually implement them, rather let students pay whatever they were able. As you can imagine, the bake sale sparked major controversy throughout the entire campus. Many were doubtful that it would even take place, with heated criticism and debate popping up all over the Internet, the event’s Facebook page in particular, before the event. But last Tuesday, the nation saw the BCR students and supporters surrounding tables piled high with cookies and cupcakes while minority students from opposing

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Democratic student groups chose to lay on the ground in silent protest or carry signs reading “Don’t UC Us?” Even a satirical Facebook event page titled “INCREASE HOGWARTS DIVERSITY BAKE SALE” was created, and Tuesday afternoon two male students dressed in Harry Potter robes stood outside with a box of cookies and a giant poster listing different prices for everyone from “purebloods” to “muggle-borns.” Also present behind the BCR tables in support of the bake sale’s efforts was Ward Connerly, a former UC Regent and man of multiracial descent, who assisted with California Proposition 209 which banned affirmative action in the state in 1997. Sure, it got me thinking about the issue at hand, but I’m also

left a bit disheartened. Where are all the activist antics and heated student debates when I walk to my Tuesday afternoon history class? That’s what I’d like to know. But whether you would’ve been pushing through the crowd to buy a cupcake and show your support of the BCR’s efforts or standing across the table waving your “Support Affirmative Action” posters in their faces, there is no denying that it got people talking. “We agree that the event is inherently racist, but that is the point,” stated BCR President Shawn Lewis, as reported online by CNN News. Lewis even wrote an article for the school’s newspaper, The Daily Californian, in which he defended his position and explained that the BCR’s motivation to hold the bake sale

was, “in direct response to the ASUC’s [Associated Students of the University of California] sponsoring of a phone bank that will make calls urging Gov. Brown to sign the bill into law,” which was held on the same day. Connerly’s response to the criticism surrounding the BCR, as reported by the International Business Times, was that, “sometimes you have to do things that are wrong in order to correct things which are more wrong.” In just under a week, the events at UC Berkeley have been cause for countless news articles and student debates, and have even garnered the attention of the national media. After reading my fair share of blog postings, watching YouTube videos and looking through countless photos of the

events of that day, the thought I’m left with isn’t “BCR 4 Ever” or “Speak Up Against the Racist Bake Sale,” but rather, “When’s our turn, LMU?” I admit, I am not the most politically active student on campus – not even close. I don’t feel I have a strong association to either major party, and often, my interests lie elsewhere. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t love to see students voicing their opinions out by Foley Pond at Convo or on the stadium seats near the library after class. And I can’t be the only one. While there was some show of student activism with the “Dismount This!” campaign last year, I’m ready to see more. Continue to speak up about the issues that hit close to home, but why not take a cue from the Berkeley crowd and exercise your First Amendment rights to tackle the bigger issues as well? We may not be as big of a school as Berkeley, or have their reputation for outrageous displays of political activism – but c’mon LMU, I know you’ve got opinions. I love my school, but I would like to see the action coming from our campus every now and then, rather than my only interactions with bold displays of students’ political activism be through reading up on other universities. Besides, when will you ever have a more perfect outlet to raise your voice than on a college campus? Regardless of the slogan you are chanting or the words painted on the poster you hold high in the air, I will smile and acknowledge that you are the one shaking things up and exercising your right to freedom of speech. It’s our turn LMU – ready, set, speak up!

This is the opinion of Amanda Kotch, a sophomore art history major from Huntington Beach, Calif. Please send comments to akotch@theloyolan.com.

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Give Greek life a try before you criticize Historically, the concept of fraternity and sorority life is also a structure that is completely American. We did not borrow the concept of Greek life from Europe – it is no wonder that Greek life is a sign of American leadership, independence and pride. However, according to the University of Washington Greek website, only 2 percent of the male population in America is represented by fraternity men. The site also notes that, “approximately 80 percent of the executives of the 500 largest corporations in America are fraternity members. More than three-fourths of our United States senators are fraternity men. … Of the 16 U.S. presidents who had a chance to join a college fraternity, 13 took advantage of the opportunity.” Clearly, Greek life is not just about partying and having fun. Membership in a Greek organization can be incredibly advantageous for a college student in terms of future networking and personal growth. When it comes down to it, Greek life is about trying new things. It is a great feeling to be part of something bigger than yourself and to be able to contribute to a charity, even if you’re not sure about pledging or rushing Greek organizations in the first place. Membership in a fraternity or sorority is a life changing experience and it is a shame to see nonbelievers write Greek life off as elitist or pointless. The “don’t knock it until you’ve tried it” expression applies here in that one cannot come to a conclusion about their view of Greek life until they have been part of it. By that time, I’m sure they will not want to knock it. They’ll be too busy loving it.

This is the opinion of Anna-Michelle Escher, a junior communication studies major from Stanford, Calif. Please send comments to aescher@theloyolan.com.

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mean that their entire character is defined by their affiliation with that group. Another useless argument is that fraternity men and sorority women are elitist by nature. A requirement for a Greek organization is to have a charity to sponsor. At LMU, our Greek organizations raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Blind Children’s Center, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Rape Treatment Center in Santa Monica, among many others. LMU fundraises for organizations that fight AIDS and help promote literacy. Fraternities and sororities put numerous hours of effort into smaller service projects, as well as raising money through philanthropic events on campus to combat these numerous problems that affect our world. Elitism is the belief that certain people deserve favored treatment and superiority. Greek life is the belief that through hard work, communication and passion, large sums of money can be raised and donated to help others in need. Some argue that Greek life is just an amplification of the college party life. There is no denying that there is a large social component to being in a fraternity or sorority. However, other skills are necessary in order to maintain a high-functioning organization. Understanding business and money management is crucial, as well as being able to communicate with adults and knowing how to network. Greek students also prove to be well-rounded, seeing as how many members are also involved in other extracurricular activities. All Greek members are also required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Greek life gives a person a background to build exceptional social skills and manage conflicts, and it creates a network of alumni for the work world after college.

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hroughout the years, Greek life has been stigmatized through false rumors and movies like “Legally Blonde” and “Animal House.” Hazing allegations and word of pre-rush nightmares are spread throughout campus that give Greek life a bad reputation from the beginning. There are many arguments about why involvement in fraTill the AM By Anna-Michelle ternities and sororities are Escher superficial; Asst. Opinion Editor however, these arguments prove to be bitter misconceptions and prejudices. There are numerous advantages to joining Greek life that are not always discussed because people are too quick to believe rumors and end up missing out on the experience that is membership in a fraternity or sorority. Some insist that joining a fraternity or sorority is the same thing as “buying your friends.” The monthly dues a member pays to his or her organization account for insurance, funding of community service projects, food, social events, reimbursement of officers and general philanthropy. One can pay dues to be a member of an organization, and Greek organizations require funding just like any other on-campus club, but one cannot purchase friendship. Some think that joining a fraternity or sorority strips an individual of his or her independence. However just because someone is associated with a group does not

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Ensuring freedom as an inherent right

ow many slaves work for you? It’s not a question that gets asked too often in modern-day American society. But it’s a question that deserves more thought than you probably think. Sure, we no longer live in the age of blatant slavery. And society has certainly made great in leavRandomosity leaps ing a majorBy Angelica ity of those kinds of pracCadiente tices behind. Public Editor But most people have no idea that types of forced labor still even exist. I mean, they can’t possibly. Not here. Not in the land of the free. America is the epitome of freedom. Freedom is what we stand for, fight for, accept as the norm. So we can’t possibly allow room for anything less than that. Right? But forms of slavery still exist, and what’s so scary about it is that it’s a problem that’s hardly ever brought to the forefront of public knowledge. Forced labor, debt bondage, bonded labor and human trafficking are all issues that are still very real and affect many lives in America. Earlier this year, CNN launched the Freedom Project, which intends to shed some light on the forms of modern-day slavery that still exist. Yes, it exists and affects even those of us who live in America, the alleged land of the free. The problem is that we hear about sweatshops, and we may even hear about instances of

human trafficking here and there. But do we ever really grasp the concept of it? When we feel so detached from the situation, and we don’t see how it affects us, how can we really ever understand it? If we ever

no way of knowing. A new website, slaveryfootprint.org, which launched a few weeks ago, uses a series of questions in a survey to calculate approximately how many slaves you have working for you. It takes into account the

43 slaves working for me, and a majority of that number could be attributed to the amount of clothing I own. It was humbling and saddening to see that number. And while it certainly is just an estimate, and the actual

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do actually think about it, our trains of thought might go something like this: Well, I don’t own any slaves, and given the opportunity, I wouldn’t force anyone to work for me. Therefore, I don’t contribute to the problem. The issue with that argument is the items we buy may have been made through forced labor or made of materials acquired through slave labor, and we have

products you use, the area you live in, the food you eat (among other things), and it gives an estimate of the number of slaves making your products. Using Slavery Footprint’s survey, I answered the questions to see approximately how many slaves were involved in providing some kind of product or service in my life. The website estimated that I had about

number could be more or less, the bottom line is that the number shouldn’t exist at all. The website aims to educate people about the issue of modern-day slavery and spread awareness about it, but the best part of it is the fact that it actually provides a possible solution. Probably a large reason why modern-day slavery is so seldom talked about is because society

doesn’t really know what could possibly be done to end it. Slavery Footprint has made solutions accessible to the average person. It has developed a mobile application that allows users to check into different brands and inquire about whether forced labor is part of their supply chain. The sad reality is that many brands we use and love don’t really know the source of some of their materials. The more we inquire and make it known that forced labor isn’t acceptable, the more companies can look into their practices to ensure it won’t happen. We shouldn’t live in a world where human beings are coerced into situations that involve the removal of their freedom. We live in a society where our freedom is considered an inherent right (as it should be) and because of that, it is often something that can be taken for granted. Considering the fact that we are college students going to a private university, it is safe to say that we will probably never experience the hardships that come with being forced to work for little to no wages. We will probably never be bought or sold. But according to Slavery Footprint, that is a sobering reality for at least 27 million people worldwide. We have the freedom to affect the free market and make it known that freedom should be a universal right. The least we can do is use our freedom to try and make sure freedom extends to everyone. This is the opinion of Angelica Cadiente, a junior business administration major from Los Angeles, Calif. Please send comments to acadiente@theloyolan.com.

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Super Bonding Bros. in college

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s a freshman, I bonded most with my floor because of “Super Smash Bros. Brawl.” The Nintendo Wii video game, the third in the massively popular series that brings dozens of game mascots together to fight it out, was a major common ground for all the guys on the third floor of Del Rey South last year. If you wanted to hang, you had to be ready to play. It

such backyard baseball fantasies viable. Perhaps to substitute for this experience, Humongous Entertainment created the computer game “Backyard Baseball,” and I, for one, think I got the better end of the deal there. I’ll take playing as superstar Pablo Sanchez over attempting to actually hit a ball myself any day. So kids in today’s world prefer playing on a video screen than a city street. Does it really stunt their social growth that significantly? Well, maybe, if it consumes their entire life. But the experience of video games in childhood can be a boon to future college students looking for an

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Today’s youth prefer gathering around the TV to play “Super Smash Bros. Brawl” than playing sports. was a little like “Fight Club,” only with Pikachu instead of Brad Pitt. For most of second semester, playing “Smash” became a part of the daily routine. Occasional Friday or Saturday nights would be spent on giant “Smash” marathons. As can be imagined, everyone on the floor just got better and better at playing. But what was much more remarkable was how much closer everyone got through the experience. Unsurprisingly enough, “playing video games with your floor” is never on the list of recommended friend-making techniques counselors and First Year Experience staff members spout off at the beginning of the year. Truth be told, the image of a bunch of guys crammed in a room, staring at a TV screen doesn’t quite scream “COLLEGE!” like chiseled and smiling students throwing a frisbee around on the Sunken Garden. But for many guys (and a few girls, too!), video games like “Smash” were a big part of their childhood, and thus can be an even greater bonding experience later in life. The general consensus among concerned adults and politicans like Hillary Clinton when elections roll around is that video games are a solely solitary experience among youths today with no hope for socialization. The preferable option, it would seem, would be getting out into the neighborhood with the other kids, grabbing the ol’ baseball bat and glove and playing ball. While potentially still practical in the New England area, where neighborhoods are still most likey to be close-knit and kids still live in close proximity to one another, many West Coast cities (and, speaking from experience, big cities in Texas) are too spread out

easy way to bond with their new friends that transcends origins, gender, race, sexual orientation, etc. It was perhaps the greatest uniting factor on my floor and even helped one girl bond with her future boyfriend – they still play video games together to this day. Experiences like these prove that video games aren’t just a solitary experience anymore. They’re meant to be enjoyed in groups, discussed among friends. They’re meant to be a source of screaming and hollering, of joy and frustration. In short, they are the new backyard sports – communal experiences among youths that bond them together – and they aren’t going away any time soon. This is the opinion of Kevin O’Keeffe, a sophomore screenwriting major from Austin, Texas. Please send comments to kokeeffe@theloyolan.com.

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for audience votes were collected at the end, which were counted for 50 percent of the contestants’ scores. The other 50 percent was determined by judges Amanda Baduria, president of Resident Hall Association, Art Flores, president of ASLMU and Sean Casey of Westside Comedy Theater. “I think it went really well,”

jor Sean Doherty, whose jokes centered on how he has “no game” and is always prone By Amy Lee to getting stuck in awkward Asst. A&E Editor situations, won second place. Sophomore animation major ’m always put in the Katie Lucas, a self-professed friend zone,” explained ardent video game nerd, won junior theatre arts and third place. screenwriting double major The eight contestants Joe Schlegel. “I’m the guy ranged from freshmen to segirls want to do homeniors and showcased work with.” their comedic talents. With his amusing emThe styles of comedy brace of boyish dorkiwere eclectic; they inness, Schlegel won over cluded impressions, the hearts of the audicostumes, props and ence and judges at Mane jokes on subjects inEntertainment’s (ME) cluding Twilight, PresLast Student Standing, ident Obama, frat parLMU’s student standties and figure drawing up comedy contest last class. Wednesday. The grand “It was definitely prize includes standnerve-wracking,” said up comedy classes from Schlegel. “[But], it’s Westside Comedy Theamazing that I get the ater and the opportuchance to take classes nity to perform there as and perform stand-up well. The contestants [with Westside Comwere selected after auedy Theater], an opditioning at Convo three portunity not a lot of weeks ago. After perpeople get.” forming their routines, “I think it’s an aweeight students were choAmy Lee | Loyolan some opportunity for sen to battle for the title of Last Student Stand- Last Student Standing winner Joe Schlegel per- him to hone his craft,” ing. forms his act in front of an audience and judges in Fromhart said of the prize. “I think this is The contestants had the Living Room last Wednesday. the first time Joe has eight minutes to show their all to a packed audi- said Dan Fromhart, ME’s done stand-up before. The ence in The Living Room this Spotlight Events manager. “I classes will give him an inpast Wednesday night. The was really blown away by the dustry perspective – because event was hosted by Chinedu turn out. It was great that the he’s so new, it’ll give him Unaka, a Los Angeles-based students supported each other professional insight and help him take his craft to the next stand-up comedian and LMU and the seats were all filled.” Junior film production ma- level.” graduate student. Ballots

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The Terry Byrne Band strives for authenticity

Band Spotlight By Sonja Bistranin Contributor

wo LMU students are keeping the good old days of rock and roll alive with The Terry Byrne Band. Junior recording arts major Terry Byrne and junior psychology major Bo Jacobson collaborated to form The Terry Byrne Band after facing off against one another at last year’s “LMU’s Got Talent” competition. “We both got into the finals and Terry kicked my [butt]. I was like, this guy’s amazing,” Jacobson says of their meeting. One Saturday morning, Byrne, the band’s namesake and the lead singer, got a call from Jacobson, the drummer and producer, inviting him to come for a practice. “That was our first band practice, and it was all good after that,” Byrne explains. The name was decided after a week of searching the Internet to find an exclusive name. “It has a certain ring to it,” Jacobson says. A year later, Byrne and Jacobson have gained experience and an audience after performing at Relay for Life, in The Living Room and at Brennan’s Pub off campus. According to Byrne, the band draws inspiration from 1960s bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. They keep the band’s sound deliberately simple as a throwback to the days before Auto-Tune and GarageBand. “Today, any girl with a pretty face and an Auto-Tune

microphone can be a famous musician, that’s why authenticity is so huge with our band,” Byrne explained. Jacobson has been a music engineer since age 17 and keeps the effects and editing minimal on tracks because “[we] want our recordings to sound like you’re at a live show, and you’re right there with us,” JacobThe Terry Byrne Band son says. According to The Terry Byrne Band is a throwback to the simpler, Byrne, the band’s more authentic sounds of ‘60s bands. songs vary widely in style. The newest release, “Johnnie Walk- that’s what it’s all about.” “We want to keep people liser” is “for a party atmosphere” and, alternately, the song “Never tening to the good stuff, the real Showed” is “a track you can put stuff. Songs both you and your on after breaking up with your grandma can get down to,” Bygirlfriend and feeling bad for rne adds. Byrne and Jacobson hope that yourself.” Byrne adds that the band’s variety has been popular The Terry Byrne Band will apwith audiences. “We’ve been de- peal to anyone looking for an scribed as everything from Rob- authentic, genuine sound. In the future, the band has hopes to go ert Johnson to John Denver.” The band members, including on tour and will continue to proJosh Jove and Samuel Skolfield, duce their own music. “If this could be our life, that who do not attend LMU, all would be the coolest thing ever,” share the same goals to remain uniquely authentic. “If we’re do- Jacobson says. To listen to The Terry Byrne ing something on one song we’ll be like, we can’t do that again Band, check out terrybyrnebecause we don’t want all of our band.bandcamp.com or facesongs to sound the same,” Jacob- b o o k . c o m / Te r r y B y r n e B a n d . son says. “We’re just trying to The band hopes to perform in play real music as much as we The Living Room and on KXLU can … playing music in a group, sometime later this year.

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LMU students’ guide to

MOVIE THEATERS

CLOSEST AND CHEAPEST:

UA Marina Del Rey 6 (2.9 miles; $11.50) and AMC Loews Marina 6 (3 miles; $11). The UA is painfully small and hard to find. But I can’t argue with its proximity to campus and – for Los Angeles – relatively low prices. These two theaters are within walking distance of each other (so you can park in the same parking lot for either one) and play different movies that are usually mainstream studio films, but a couple of indies sneak in there too. Neither are the swankiest theaters by any means, but hey, beggars can’t be choosers.

MOST OVERRATED:

Rave Motion Pictures 18 + IMAX (3.7 miles; $11.50). It seems to be the closest (but Google Maps confirmed my suspicion that it isn’t) and the unofficially established LMU student theater. But not only do you have to pay for parking, it's in a dud mall and it's only a dollar less than the Landmark. Skip Howard Hughes and drive a little further north on Sepulveda for an infinitely better experience.

AVERAGE PRICE, ABOVE AVERAGE PLACE:

The Landmark (9.1 miles; $12.50). It isn't too far away, ticket prices are average, and when you get them in advance online, you can get a great seat and arrive right as the credits roll. The employees are super friendly, they sell good (but still overpriced) snacks and there’s free underground parking with validation. The cherry on top: Hidden upstairs are the small “movie lounges” with – I kid you not – ultra comfy couches and loveseats.

BEST THEATRE IN TOWN:

Arclight Hollywood (18.5 miles; $16). OK, it's the most expensive, the most inconvenient for parking if you're not going to go for the garage (which is $2 with validation, not bad for Hollywood), and you also have to buy tickets online if you want the member’s discount. But the experience of seeing an amazing film in the ultra plush seats of the Cinerama Dome cannot be beat. Honestly, there’s just something cheesy and magical about stepping out of a dark movie theater onto Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Hollywood that makes the extra effort worth it. -Luisa Barron, Asst. A&E Editor

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Latin dancing helps students de-stress Club Spotlight By Allison Croley Contributor

xercising while de-stressing and having fun may seem like an almost impossible task, but the independent Latin dancing club at LMU provides just that. The group of about 25 students meets twice a week to take a break from homework and laugh while learning various types of Latin dance techniques and choreography. LMU students of all different dance backgrounds and cultures meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Rains Hall lobby to dance and learn new Latin moves. They explore a wide range of techniques from the salsa, to the cha-cha, to the tango. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one activity I do to destress,â&#x20AC;? sophomore psychology major Annie Stern said about the club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love it. The teacher is amazing.â&#x20AC;? Senior international business administration major and instructor of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class Laura Lopez has been competing and performing ballroom dance professionally for six years and has been a certified ballroom teacher for four years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teaching and dancing really help me forget about everything that is worrying me,â&#x20AC;? Lopez said. The club has two aspects: a class and a performance team. The class is slow-paced and focuses not only on dance techniques but on the culture and history behind the dances as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want students to indulge in their curiosity. It gives you good insight into the Latin culture and celebrations,â&#x20AC;? Lopez said. The performance team learns six to seven choreographed routines during the year and performs one or

two of them. This year, the team will be performing at the Muevelo formal, put on by Chicano Latino Student Services (CLSS) on campus, as well as at an off-campus venue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the past we have only performed on campus at CLSS events, but I want to get the group to start performing off campus as well. This year, we will be performing at the Los Angeles Southwest College for Hispanic Heritage Month,â&#x20AC;? said Lopez. Anyone can join the class or the performance team, regardless of any dancing experience. The class is mainly focused on having fun and learning about history and culture and the performance team is all about dedication and team work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a huge passion for Latin dancing, and seeing my peers as dedicated to it as I am makes my passion even greater,â&#x20AC;? Lopez said. Not only is this club a good way to exercise, students in the class say that it is a great way to forget about any anxiety from the day. When asked if salsa relieves any stress, Stern said with a big sigh, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh my gosh, yes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge de-stresser.â&#x20AC;? Even Lopez admitted to forgetting any worries while dancing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes you into your own little bubble. During finals, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always out dancing.â&#x20AC;? With midterms underway and the semester almost at its halfway point, the Latin dancing club is a new, alternative way to relieve stress and get some fun exercise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard for me to find the motivation to go to the gym, and the club is a good balance of structure and fun. I would recommend it to anyone,â&#x20AC;? Stern said. For any questions about the club or interests in joining the club, email Laura Lopez at lauraglopez9@ gmail.com.

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Amazon: a student’s best friend MARKET ANALYSIS Amazon’s success lies in its ability to compete in multiple markets

way to do great work is to love what you do.” He saw how things should happen before they happened. Instead of following the trends or attempting to copy his competitors, they replicated Jobs. At the Macworld Conference & Expo in January of 2007, Jobs said during his keynote speech, “There’s an old Wayne Gretzky quote that I love. ‘I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.’ And we’ve always tried to do that at Apple. Since the very very beginning. And we always will.” Jobs, who died last week at 56 years of age following a seven-year battle with pancreatic cancer, was not an inventor – he was an innovator. He was an individual who, similar to da Vinci, impacted our world in numerous ways. He was a modernday polymath – revolutionizing not just the world of technology, but the world itself. He saw a flawed world of technology and turned it into an art form. Jobs will be missed, but his work will remain an influence.

s a student at LMU, there are certain retailers I hear about on a regular basis. If you need to buy something, you’re probably either going to the Fox Hills mall, Costco or CVS. Yes, I know those places are extremely close, but when it’s 5 p.m. and you’re on your way to Costco, it isn’t fun realizing just how bad traffic is in Los Angeles. On top of that, my car isn’t exactly the most reliable vehicle in the world. It’s fun to drive, but when you start to By Ryan Morgan know tow-truck drivOpinion Intern ers on a first name basis, you become a little weary of driving anywhere. Last year, my roommate showed me how I could become an Amazon Prime member for free since I’m a student; and since then, I haven’t looked back. There’s something truly special about two-day free shipping. First of all, I save money and time by not having to drive off campus to buy something (because, let’s face it, the only useful items you can buy here are highly overpriced), but Amazon has some of the most competitive prices out there. It’s like going to Walmart without having to search through 500 aisles to find a product. Why is Amazon able to offer such low prices? First of all, it has a huge product line. That means it doesn’t need to make a large profit off each item. It can afford to sell a ton of different products and make a small profit on each of them. Secondly, Amazon doesn’t have to pay sales tax in states where it has no actual locations. This includes California (at least for another year due to a recent agreement which will make Amazon finally have to pay sales tax in California and certain other states beginning in the next few years). It’s not the best deal for our state, but as students, we could use a break from sales tax every once in a while. These days, everyone claims to have lower prices than their competitors. With Amazon, however, it’s actually true (for the most part). A study done by William Blair & Company, an investment bank, shows that of 100 randomly selected goods at 24 of America’s more popular retailers, over half of these were listed on Amazon. The price of those goods was 11 percent lower on average from Amazon than in stores. Personally, my biggest win this year with Amazon was waiting until the first day of classes to order all my books. I saved a lot of money, and when I’m ready to sell those books back, Amazon will make that easy too. I might even get some money back in the process. (Crazy idea huh? Books still being worth something after you’ve read them.) If you still aren’t convinced that Amazon is truly a great company to buy from, consider its newer service: cloud storage. As someone who has too many songs, movies and pictures on my computer, I can say that not having to lug around an external hard drive (even though they’ve become almost microscopic nowadays) is one of the greatest advancements ever. Either way, Amazon has many new features that make it a competitive company in many markets like Amazon Prime and Cloud. Hopefully, Amazon’s approach to lowering prices and having services that help its customers will be effective.

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“Occupy Wall Street” protests make their way to L.A.

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Since Oct. 1 , the Los Angeles branch of the “Occupy Wall Street” movement has been camped outside of City Hall in Downtown L.A. Protests started in New York and have since spread to many other cities nationwide. They protest economic, political and social injustice. A post on the website for “Occupy Los Angeles” articulates what many of the protestors seek: “We want the change we were promised and never received. We want a government that actually works for the people. We want a separation of corporations and state in the exact same way as we have a separation of church and state. We want to stop the unjust oppression before it is too late, and it will soon be too late.” ABC7 reports that the protestors will remain camped at City Hall until December.

Steve Jobs: a modern-day polymath TECHNOLOGY Jobs is remembered as an influential leader and businessman

uring a tour of the Vatican six summers ago, my group’s tour guide made a curious remark about the famous Italian Renaissance polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. He described da Vinci as an “alien,” as his creative vision, ingenuity and widespread talent generated the perception that he was able to envision and grasp ideas that no one else could; he was extremely By Michael Goldsholl unique to those walking the same Asst. Managing Editor | earth as him. Sports Editor Da Vinci was not simply one in a million, nor one in a billion; rather, he was one in 10 billion. Although many talented and innovative individuals have graced our planet since da Vinci’s death in 1519, it wasn’t until 1955 that Earth’s next “alien” was born. His name was Steve Jobs and he didn’t just impact the world, he transformed it. People hear Jobs’ name and they associate it with the iPhone in their pocket or the computer back in their room, but he brought so much more. Unfortunately, with that association, they fail to recognize one of the primary reasons for Apple’s success: how it was run. Although Apple Inc. has become one of the most profitable companies in the world, Jobs’ vision wasn’t to simply make money. Rather, Jobs created products that consumers would actually want to use. He didn’t just bullet-point a list and throw that into the market, covered by the usual marketing tactics. He offered something that he believed everyone could love, appreciate and utilize, and subsequently, the profits took care of themselves. Let’s not forget that before the iPod, iPhone and iPad, there were other music playing devices, smart phones and tablets. However, Jobs’ creations were products that people

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Steve Jobs, who died Oct. 5 following a seven-year battle with pancreatic cancer, was the driving force behind Apple’s innovative impact on modern technology. wanted to buy. He saved the music industry from itself by creating an easy way to download and play virtually any song. He took the smart phone, something that was gaining in popularity but lacked appealing aesthetics and user-friendliness, and produced a model that has become the template for every other manufacturer. And tablets were available on the market years before the iPad was released; however, none of them were useful or efficient enough to make a large amount of people want to buy one. Sure, Jobs was fired from his own company in 1985, but according to Jobs during his 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University, that was possibly the greatest thing that could have happened. “I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did,” he said during the same 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University. “You’ve got to find what you love, and that is as true for work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work, and the only

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No. 1 USC slams Lions The Lions struggle mightily on Saturday, losing to USC 13-3. By Jodey Glaser Sports Intern Sometimes, the best offense is a strong defense. Unfortunately, the men’s water polo team lacked both against USC on Saturday afternoon, falling 10 goals behind the Trojans in its second to last away game of the season. The defending water polo champions played well on both sides of the ball at home, netting the first two goals in a relatively one-sided first quarter. LMU’s redshirt junior Jon Colton scored first for the Lions early in the second quarter, leading the team’s effort to rebound from a three-goal deficit. However, they struggled to work the ball around USC’s side of the pool and could not beat the Trojans’ senior goalie Joel Dennerley for the remainder of the sec-

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ond and third quarters. USC capitalized on nearly all of their counter-attacks, virtually sealing a home victory off a 9-0 mid-game surge. Junior goalie Kyle Testman protected the Lions’ net as well as he could, recording eight saves in the game before being replaced by fellow classman Gavyn Wild at halftime. However, it was not enough, as the hosting Trojans continually managed to outplay the visitors. Lions senior Edgaras Asajavicius showed strong offensive play in the fourth quarter from the right wing, rising high out of the pool and netting two goals over a sea of USC defenders. Both of Asajavicius’ goals came off power plays; however, the veteran’s late charge for LMU appeared as a mere glimmer on a one-sided box score for the match, with the Lions suffering a 3-13 defeat. This latest loss puts men’s water polo at 9-6 on the season. They are currently No. 12 in the NCAA, but further losses would put them at risk

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Redshirt junior Jon Colton (pictured above) scored the first goal for the Lions early in the second quarter. However, they were not able to mount a comeback as LMU fell to the No. 1 Trojans, 13-3. of not making the playoffs. The team has a week to prepare for its last away game of the season against No. 16 United States Air Force

Academy Falcons, which is set for this Friday, Oct. 14. After that the Lions will have a stretch of six consecutive home games at the

Burns Aquatic Center, in which they will be looking to pick up wins in order to ready themselves for postseason play.

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Women’s soccer battles Gonzaga to 0-0 draw Lions go 0-1-1 in the first weekend of West Coast Conference play. By Emily Wallace Copy Editor Neither team gave any ground yesterday on Sullivan Field as the LMU women’s soccer team played Gonzaga to a scoreless draw in their second West Coast Conference (WCC) game. Even the two periods of extra time were not enough for either team to find a goal. LMU Head Coach Joe Mallia was proud of the team despite the result. “I thought we played really well and really hard, so I’m pleased with the effort,” he said. In 110 minutes of deadlock, the Lions (6-5-1, 0-1-1) and the Zags (7-4-1, 0-1-1) both recorded four corner kicks each. LMU had nine shots on goal while Gonzaga had four. “It was a close game and Gonzaga worked really hard,” said Mallia. Senior Brittney Sanford offered one reason why her team couldn’t score. “We have to figure that out,” she said. “We are committed, but we just need more shots on frame. Right now it’s just not

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Freshman Linda Bakker (pictured above) and the Lions could not find a goal against the Gonzaga defense yesterday as the overtime match ended 0-0. Bakker has two goals and three assists on the season.

working for us.” In the past, the Lions have had the upper hand over the Zags, holding a 14-3-2 alltime series record prior to yesterday’s draw. LMU could not penetrate the Gonzaga defense led by junior goalkeeper Susan Brown. Brown has made 68 saves this season and currently leads the WCC with six shutouts. Regardless of the score, Sanford was also pleased by the way the team played yesterday. “We wanted to come out with a win, but really we wanted a little nudge. We were in a losing streak and definitely needed a little push,” she said. “We also wanted to not let set pieces get in [the goal], and we did an excellent job with that.” Mallia gave credit to the entire team for performing well, but said that there were some standout players. “[Linda] Bakker did a great job up top, Sanford locked us down in [midfield] and the entire back row did a great job,” he said. LMU played its first WCC game on Friday against USF in San Francisco and the Lions lost 2-1. Mallia was proud of his team for stepping up yesterday after the loss. “I’m proud that we came out ready

to play. We had a tough weekend of traveling,” he said. Though LMU’s record in WCC play is 0-1-1, Mallia is not worried: “We’re just getting started. All the games can go any way.” As the team reaches the middle of the season, Mallia sees a lot that needs to improve. “We need to keep working on creating and finishing chances. Today we played LMU women’s soccer, and we defended really well on the set pieces,” he said. At the end of every home game, Mallia gives team members certificates for Pride of a Lion, Heart of a Lion and Bite of a Lion. “Pride is just having pride for the team and really wanting to win. Heart is pushing yourself and giving your all, and Bite goes to the one or two players that go out there and really make those big tackles,” explained Sanford. Yesterday, Pride of a Lion was awarded to Sanford, Heart of a Lion was awarded to the freshman Bakker and Bite of a Lion was awarded to the entire team. This week, the Lions will play Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif. on Friday at 4 p.m. and Pepperdine at Sullivan Field on Sunday at 12 p.m.

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Offense comes alive as men pick up first WCC victory M. Soccer from page 16 box. Barbaree converted the 41stminute penalty kick to send the Pilots into the locker room with a 2-1 lead. It only took 11 minutes of the second half for the Lions to respond once again. Senior midfielder Fernando Barba scored his first goal of the season, assisted by freshman forward Dylan Seedman, to draw the Lions level with the Pilots at two. The comeback was complete in the 64th minute when Seedman also netted his first goal of the season into an open net after Da Silva drew the Portland keeper off his line. Trying to hold on for their first win in just over a month, the Lions fended off multiple attacks from the pressing Pilots. Barbaree almost drew the Pilots level in the 73rd minute when he held off the LMU defense and slid a shot past redshirt junior goalkeeper Max Young that looked headed for the bottom right corner of the Lions’ goal. The Pilots could not catch a break though, as

the ball hit the post and bounced straight back in Young’s arms. In the 87th minute Portland’s sophomore midfielder Steven Evans created a golden chance for junior forward Ricardo Carrillo. With the keeper beaten, Carrillo jumped up to meet the ball in front of an open net, but he could not keep it down, and it sailed over the crossbar. The Lions managed to weather the storm of chances and hold on to the 3-2 victory, their first in WCC play. “We fought for the entire game. There wasn’t one minute where we weren’t working our asses off,” Da Silva said. In the first game of the road trip, the Lions almost snapped out of their losing ways, but were defeated by the Gonzaga Bulldogs 3-2 in overtime. The loss came despite a strong performance from the offense that had previously been shut out in half of its matches. It was a familiar story for the Lions who fell behind just 1:51 into the game when Gonzaga’s redshirt sophomore midfielder

James Matern headed in a corner from sophomore defender Greg Carter. Gonzaga held onto the 1-0 lead through the first half, but in the second period, LMU began mounting its comeback. In the 51st minute, Da Silva took a pass from freshman midfielder John McFarlin and struck to the far post. The goal was Da Silva’s first of the year, and he wasted no time in adding his second. Seven minutes later the senior got his head on the end of a corner kick from senior defender Logan McDaniel and put it in the back of the net. The 2-1 lead was not one LMU could hold on to though, as an unlucky own goal tied things up in the 76th minute. Gonzaga’s sophomore forward Alec Cutter took a shot that did not appear threatening, but a deflection off an LMU defender sent it into the back of the net to tie the score. LMU had the first chances at goal in overtime, but it was Gonzaga that first converted their chance for a game-ending goal. In the fourth minute of extra time, sophomore defender Josh Phillips

buried a shot from the top left corner of the penalty area. The loss was the Lions’ third overtime defeat of the season. The Lions return home to play Santa Clara University and the University of San Francisco this Friday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct.

16 on Sullivan Field. Both games kick off at 3 p.m. “Everyone’s just working hard,” Da Silva said. “We’re playing like it’s our last game. Everyone has just bought into the team aspect instead of trying to play as individuals.”

been a key presence in the Lions’ lineup. “McDonald is a Canadian, meaning he bleeds hockey,” Payne said. “He’s a very hard nosed player, scoring the dirty goals, with just enough flair to net some pretty ones as well.” Defensively, the Lions are led by Arnold, junior Robert Yannotta and sophomore Hunter Costin. “Our defense in general loves to hop into the rush, and [is] very offensively minded,” Payne said. “Luckily, we have strong goaltending, should the need arise.

[Yannotta] is also a very good penalty killer because once the puck touches his stick, he refuses to take it off, this wastes valuable time in the penalty kill.” In the net, the Lions are led by Payne and sophomore Vitto Banez. The two are currently splitting time in goal as a dual platoon between the lanky and quick Payne and the compact and fundamentally strong Banez. “Vitto is a very unassuming goalie,” Payne said. “But opposing forwards quickly have their views changed after he robs them

of a goal six or seven times in a period.” This year the Lions are looking to improve upon their systems play, meaning they are looking to play less like individuals and more like a balanced team. “There is no doubt we have plenty individual skill,” Payne said. “But we need to learn how to play together, to not only make further use of that skill but to also play more responsibly without the puck.” Some strengths the Lions pride themselves on this year include

their gritty play, commitment to winning and their desire to represent LMU across the nation. Currently 1-3 on the season, the Lions next face Northern Arizona Unversity on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 8:15 p.m. On Saturday Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m. they face long-time rival San José State. Both games will have free transportation from LMU and back. “We love it when our fans support us in the stands,” Payne said. “We love to hear them, and we’d love to bring them home a championship this year.”

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Freshman Dylan Seedman (pictured in a game earlier this season) scored the first goal of his LMU career in the Lions’ win over Portland yesterday.

Hockey looks to be a more ‘balanced team’ Hockey from page 16 greatly improved my positioning in the net by helping me with my angles and net coverage, which had led to a drop in my goals against.” Leading the Lions offensively are key forwards McDonald, senior Kevin Keomanee-Dizon, freshman Jack Hyman and senior Dylan Milo. McDonald, who led the team in goals, points and assists last season, including a nine-point performance against Cal State Fullerton, has already

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Lions pick up non-conference win before going on the road for four straight WCC games.

Lions have strong showing in Freson, Calif.; Malibu Invitaional up next.

LMU takes home a pair of top-10 finishes over the weekend.

Coming off a third place finish in Washington, the Lions head to St. Mary’s Invitational.

It took five dramatic sets, but the Lions beat visiting UC Santa Barbara on Friday night with scores of 25-22, 20-25, 25-21, 18-25, 19-17. The Lions move to 10-8 on the season.

The LMU swim team took home the overall victory at both the PCSC relay and pentathlon meets this past weekend.

The LMU Cross Country team traveled a partial squad to the Vanguard University Invitational in Costa Mesa, Calif. this past weekend. The women’s team captured third place while the men’s team finished sixth overall.

The women’s tennis team struggled on the final day of the Santa Barbara Fall Classic this past weekend. Freshman Tory Parravi was knocked off by UC Santa Barbara’s Paola Cos in the “A” flight consolation title match, as Cos won two of the three sets 6-3 and 7-6.

Senior Jasmine Rankins led the match with 20 kills on 46 swings. Junior setter Olivia Bailey doled out a season-high 53 assists. Sophomore Betsi Metter led the match with 34 digs, a number that tied her for the most in a single match in LMU history. LMU’s next match is Thursday, Oct. 13 on the road against the University of San Francisco.

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The Lions finished first in six different relays: The 200, 400 and 800 yard freestyle, the 300 yard butterfly, the 400 medley and the 400 yard individual medley. Four Lions also won individual races: junior Noelani Vargas (25 yard freestyle), senior Tammy Choy (100 yard backstroke), sophomore Mary Kate Short (500 yard freestyle) and junior Camille Hopp (50 yard backstroke).

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The women were paced by freshman Aeoleone Bristow’s 10th overall place finish in the 5k and the senior Connor Pastoor led the men with a 26:48 time in the 8k, good enough for 21st overall. The Lions will participate in their next race on Sunday, Oct. 16 when they take part in the NCAA Pre-Nationals in Terre Haute, Ind., which begins at 11 a.m. Compiled by Michael Goldsholl | Asst. Managing Editor, Sports Editor

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In the singles title, sophomore Miya Jin fell short against UCSB’s Vernonica Popovici, as Jin won the middle set, but lost the first and third by scores of 6-4 and 6-1. The women’s tennis team will return to the court next weekend as they travel to Moraga, Calif., to participate in the St. Mary’s Invitational Tournament. Compiled by Michael Goldsholl | Asst. Managing Editor, Sports Editor

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Lions victorious over Pilots, 3-2 A true love for the game Men’s soccer ends a seven-game losing streak, knocking off the University of Portland on Sunday. By John Wilkinson Asst. Sports Editor

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Just as the LMU coaching staff kept saying, when the offense broke out, the results showed up in the win column. Three goals yesterday helped the Lions snap what had become a seven-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the University of Portland Pilots. On Friday, the Lions were on the other end of a 3-2 result as they began the Pacific Northwest trip by losing to Gonzaga in overtime. The Lions are now 1-3-0 in WCC play with eight games remaining. “I think we’re back in it. We just needed one victory and a little luck to turn things around,” senior forward Phil Da Silva said after Sunday’s victory. “The atmosphere is great right now. We’re all fighting for each other.” In Portland on Sunday, things did not look good for the Lions from the get-go. The Pilots opened the scoring in the 14th minute when an LMU foul set up a free kick along the endline at the edge of the 18-yard box. Pilots’ senior forward Connor Barbaree’s service found the head of unmarked freshman midfielder Derek Boggs who nodded it in past redshirt senior goalkeeper Jack McCormack. It took less than three minutes for LMU to get off the mat and counter punch. A thorn in the Pilots’ side all day, Da Silva netted his third goal of the weekend in the 17th minute to tie the game at one. Senior defender Tyler Krumpe beat his man down the flank and sent a low cross from the right side that Da Silva met at the back post, needing to do no more than redirect it in for the Lions’ first goal of the game. “Tyler Krumpe pretty much did all the work,” Da Silva said. “I was just there to tap it in at the far end of the box.” A strong challenge by Krumpe allowed Portland to steal the lead minutes before halftime when he was called for a foul in the Lions’ penalty

Senior forward Phil Da Silva (pictured above in a game earlier this season) scored three times in two games for the Lions, who went 1-1 over the weekend.

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For over four decades, the late Al Davis leaves a lasting mark on professional football.

f you’ve heard an NFL-related joke in the past eight years, the Oakland Raiders probably weren’t too far away from the punch line. And the team’s former owner, Al Davis, who passed away on Sunday at 82 years old, ultimately found himself as the scapegoat for the butt of each joke. During his final eight years as the organization’s owner, his famous motto, “Just win, baby,” didn’t seem to find its way into the Raiders’ game Two Plus the Foul plan. However, By Michael Goldsholl regardless of his JaMarcus Russell Asst. Managing Editor | debacle in 2007 or Sports Editor annual coaching catastrophes, Davis meant much more to the game of football than a source for jokes. While he may not have passed during a time of Raiders’ success, he was a lifetime devotee to the sport and touched the game from numerous aspects, acting as a commissioner, general manager, coach and owner. At 33 years old, Davis became the youngest person in professional football history to be named head coach and general manager, taking both positions for the Oakland Raiders in 1963. He won the league’s Coach of the Year Award in his first season and finished with a 23-16-3 record during his three-year stint at the helm. However, the young Davis continued to rise, as he garnered the position as the American Football League’s (AFL) commissioner in 1966, but only held the job for less than four months as the National Football League (NFL) and AFL made the announcement of a merger between the two associations. His resignation as the AFL’s commissioner didn’t keep him out of professional football for long, as he bought a piece of the Raiders and also became the team’s director of Football Operations. Between 1967 and 2002, he helped the Raiders find great success, as they won three Super Bowls (1976, 1980 and 1983), one AFL Championship (1967) and four American Football Conference (AFC) Championships (1976, 1980, 1983 and 2002). Sadly, the Raiders’ most recent and Davis’ final Super Bowl appearance saw Oakland on the receiving end of a 42-21 blowout, and from that point on, the team just never recovered. However, one aspect of Davis’ mentality that often goes unnoticed was his commitment to civil rights and diversity. During his first year with the Raiders in 1963, Oakland was scheduled to play a preseason game in Mobile, Ala., but because of the segregation laws implemented within the city, Davis refused to participate and required that the game be played in Oakland instead. Two years later, he led a similar movement; The 1965 AFL All- Star Game was slated to be played in New Orleans, but once again, due to segregation laws, Davis refused to let the game be played and was essential to getting the exhibition moved to Houston, Texas. While many of us are guilty of believing Davis’ name to be synonymous with words such as “insane,” “loony” and “over-thehill,” remember that his impact on football extends beyond the last eight years, and his impact on the game is much greater than his preference of JaMarcus Russell over Calvin Johnson and Adrian Peterson. He was a true fan of the game who loved football as much as it could possibly be loved. And unfortunately for him, his passing comes just as the Raiders are returning to relevancy. However, he left them in a position to do exactly what he wanted more than anything else: to “just win, baby.” This is the opinion of Michael Goldsholl. Please send comments to mgoldsholl@theloyolan.com

Hockey hungry for championship The LMU ice hockey team has its sights set on regionals as the 2011-12 season gets underway. By Nick Kemalyan Staff Writer The men’s ice hockey team is looking to make strides on the new season. Led mostly by seniors, with some key roles filled by underclassmen, the Lions are hungry for a spot in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Regional Championship. “We’re 1-3 right now, and usually the outlook is pretty dim. But I think we have enough talent and desire to really make a splash this year to make regionals,” said senior goaltender Tyler Payne. Led by team captains Bobby Arnold, senior defenseman, and Jim McDonald, junior forward, the Lions hold a presence on the ice as witnessed in their recent 16-4 victory against Chapman University. “I think we’ll really be able to step it up against the teams that have given us trouble in the past, like San Diego State and San José State,” Payne said. “With the senior leadership we have, the improvements of our coaching staff and, in general, we’ve just been playing better hockey, I really think we can make regionals this season.” The coaching has been revamped, with the addition of former professional player Grant Goeckner-Zoeller, brother of Team Manager of Tyler Goeckner-Zoeller, and Goaltending Coach Jacob Stusser, former goaltender for West Virginia University. “Grant played four years at Princeton Uni-

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Fans congratulate members of LMU’s ice hockey team after its 16-4 victory over Champan University on Friday evening. versity,” Payne said. “He brings a good mix of scholarship and athleticism to the ice, and he understands the game very well and plays it even better, and it really shows with his coaching.” Stusser, a recent college graduate, is a

young addition to the coaching staff and works closely with the team goalies. “Jake is very easy to get along with,” Payne said. “He likes to keep it simple, working on fundamentals with the goalies. He has

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