October 22, 2012

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Westchester Madness kicks off basketball season sees rise in burglaries this year

Although on-campus burglaries remain infrequent, LAPD has responded to several off-campus cases.

By Allison Croley Asst. News Editor

Despite current student assumptions, Loyola Marymount University has not experienced a rise in burglaries. In fact, according to the annual Public Safety report, there have been fewer burglaries this fall than in past years.

“On campus, we haven’t had very many burglaries,” said Department of Public Safety (DPS) Head Investigator Captain Cristina Martin. “Since the beginning of the year we’ve had about four.”

The term burglary has a very specific definition. While some may associate burglary with stealing in general, it has a much more targeted classification. According to DPS Chief Hampton Cantrell, a crime is considered a burglary when the perpetrator breaks into a closed room or building and commits an offense whether it is vandalism or theft.

Contrary to on-campus statistics, Martin noted that LAPD has seen a rise in burglaries and auto thefts in the Westchester area. On their

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That’s how I felt when I was there.”

- Janette Danielson, freshman screenwriting major

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“I thought the IB modern one was really good.Their dancing was amazing. But all the other ones were just ridiculously sexual, and I did not come to see that, I came to get excited about the sports, and that did not make me excited.”

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Athletes from LMU’s sports teams and dancers from LMU’s dance groups performed in the annual Madness pep rally in Gersten Pavilion this past Saturday evening. The men’s and women’s basketball teams also competed in a shoot-out competition. The women’s softball team (top photo) won the all-around sports team performance competition for the second year in a row.

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Final events draw Greek Week to a close

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Members of LMU’s various Greek organizations participated in an obstacle course in Sunken Garden (top left) last Thursday, Oct. 18 at Convo, and hosted a Halloween carnival for students from the LMU Family of Schools (top middle, bottom left) last Friday, Oct. 19. The closing event of Greek Week was the inaugural All-Greek Formal (top right, bottom middle and left), a masquerade-themed dance that was held in Burns Back Court last Friday night , Oct. 19.

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Bellarmine Forum focuses on the current health debate

Alcohol Violation Del Rey South On Friday, Oct. 19, an intoxicated student was released to a sober friend. The case has been referred to Judicial Affairs.

Larceny Theft Hannon Apartments On Friday, Oct. 19, a student reported a bike stolen. The case is now closed.

Larceny Theft Hannon Apartments On Thursday, Oct. 18, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) received a report from a student whose bike was stolen.

The case is now closed.

Vehicle Incident Parking Lot L On Monday, Oct. 15, DPS received a report from a staff member of hit-andrun damage to vehicle while parked. The case is now closed.

Drug Violation O’Malley Apartments On Sunday, Oct. 14, marijuana was observed during a health and safety check. The case has been referred to Judicial Affairs.

Drug Abuse On Campus On Friday, Oct. 12, a report of student marijuana use was made. The case has been referred to Judicial Affairs.

Criminal Mischief Burns Fine Arts Building On Wednesday, Oct. 17, graffiti to a concrete support beam was reported. The case is now closed.

Larceny Theft Lions Athletic Center On Wednesday, Oct. 10, DPS received a report of a stolen bike. The case is now closed.

Drug Abuse Doheny Hall On Wednesday, Oct. 17, DPS received a report of student marijuana use. The case has been referred to Judicial Affairs.

Larceny Theft Von Der Ahe Building On Tuesday, Oct. 9, DPS received a report of a stolen backpack outside of the restroom. The case is now closed.

Drug Incident Foley Annex On Monday, Oct. 15, drugs and paraphernalia mailed to a student on campus as sanctioned were surrendered to DPS. The case has been referred to Judicial Affairs.

Drug Abuse Leavey 6 Apartments On Tuesday, Oct. 9, marijuana was observed and reported during a health and safety check.

The case has been referred to Judicial Affairs.

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Health Now takes on challenge of addressing topics like health care.

By Casey Kidwell Asst. News Editor

“Good health does not suggest an end to disease and disability – it suggests that resources for health are equally distributed and that essential health care be made available to everyone,” according to the website for this year ’s Bellarmine Forum.

Occurring Oct. 24-Nov. 12, this year ’s forum is titled ‘Health Now: Questions, Controversy and the Promise of Prevention.’

The director of this year ’s forum, Dr. Hawley C. Almstedt, said she believes that “with soaring health care costs, rising rates of preventable diseases and major health policies being debated on the national stage, there is no better time to think critically about Health Now.” During the three weeks of the Bellarmine Forum, events will be held Wednesday through Saturday each week.

The events include a talk by Dr. Gilbert Gee, a professor in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, titled “Does racism make you sick?” a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health Panel, Lunafest and the Think Pink 5k walk/run.

Almstedt said she is looking forward to the forum because she thinks that it can be appreciated by so many different disciplines. “I am excited about the idea of providing a multidisciplinary

approach to studying health and its difficult issues, while also raising awareness about the promising effects of preventative health measures,” Almstedt said.

In light of the upcoming election, as well as the recent health care reform and Supreme Court decision, “a forum discussing the concept of health is a timely issue,” according to the website.

In an email addressed to the Loyolan drawing attention to the upcoming events, Almstedt said, “One of the objectives of this year ’s forum is to present topics of controversy and difficult societal questions.”

The 2012 Bellarmine Forum is taking on the challenge of addressing some of these aforementioned controversial issues. According to their website, they will take on the task of “considering the value of health, its accessibility and the ethical questions it raises.”

Senior natural science major Alex Gryder has been taking part in helping to promote this year ’s Bellarmine Forum.

As co-president of the Health and Human Science Society, Gryder ’s club has been doing fundraising for the forum.

“As for helping out, my club is just fundraising for different events. One is the Health Fair this Thursday where we will be [taking] cholesterol and blood pressure and helping people gain more knowledge about health,” she said.

Held in U-Hall Atrium on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Health Now Health Fair will “be

focused all around health and the things you can do to stay healthy and such,” Gryder said.

As the forum website states, “Improved health is not achieved with simply financial resources and technological advances. It requires a social conscience and a commitment to share the advances of health science throughout society.”

With that in mind, the objectives of the forum as established by Almstedt and the rest of the planning committee include: “Raise awareness of personal health, health of our community and health of populations lacking power; Draw attention to international issues; Present controversial issues while appreciating many viewpoints; and Provide historical perspective on medicine, health science and health care issues.”

Almstedt said she believes that the forum has the potential to help students to be able to “develop crossdisciplinary dialogue and critical engagements with the broad topic of health.”

She added, “Good health cannot simply be achieved through individual actions, but must be supported and sustained by collective effort. These issues demand our attention if we strive to live in a socially just world where all people have the opportunity to live a healthy life.”

For a complete listing of the 2012 Bellarmine Forum “Health Now” events, visit The Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts’ website.

CHECK OUT THESE FEATURED BELLARMINE FORUM EVENTS “WHAT IS HEALTH?” PANEL PRESENTATION On Oct. 24 from 12-2 p.m. in U-Hall 1000, LMU faculty members Dr. Carla Bittel, Dr. Jade

Sasser, Dr. Hawley Almstedt and Sr. Jayne Helmlinger C.S.J. will sit on the panel for a discussion regarding how they believe that health is defined, analyzed and studied in regards to their own experiences and fields of expertise.

FARM FRESH BITES SUSTAINABLE FOOD EVENT On Oct. 26 from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Custom Hotel, participants are invited to enjoy appetizers created from ingredients that were raised sustainably and locally grown. With this event, the Forum hopes to lead people to draw a connection between their health and the food they eat and how it is grown. Local farmers may be on hand to discuss these sustainable practices as well. People wishing to attend this event must RSVP. Shuttles will be available from LMU. “HEALTHCARE REFORM IN THE UNITED STATES: FIVE ETHICAL ELEPHANTS IN THE ROOM?” On Oct. 31 from 3-4:30 p.m. in U-Hall 1000, Dr. James Walter will hold a talk regarding the health care reform act and different statistics about health in the United States. He will compare these statistics to ones taken from other countries, and will also address the five ethical concerns that have recently been left out of the health care reform debate.

“THE CREATIVE LIFE OF A WHOLE PERSON: MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT” PANEL PRESENTATION On Nov. 2 from 7-9 p.m. in Murphy Hall, LMU alumni who are current art therapists will

explore the idea of the creative healing process. Films and other stories will be presented by members of the panel who will examine the role that dance therapy and dance art can have in the healing process of the mind, body and spirit. Participants will be given the chance to interact with these art and dance therapists and ask any questions they may have.

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER HEALTH PANEL On Nov. 7 from 12-2 p.m. in U-Hall 1000, a panel of scholars and practitioners will be address-

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ing the current trends and research findings regarding the unique health disparities that have been found among LGBT populations. Dr. Adam Fingerhut, an assistant professor of psychology at LMU, will discuss issues of gay and lesbian mental health, Sue LaVaccare from the Children's Hospital Los Angeles will be addressing young, same-sex identified women's health concerns. Finally, Dr. Elise Turen, associate director of the Los Angeles Gender Center, will speak on physical and mental health concerns of transgender individuals.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF EVENTS, VISIT bellarmine.lmu.edu/thebellarmineforum Information compiled by Casey Kidwell | Loyolan; Graphic: Joanie Payne | Loyolan

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Lair changes to make eating on campus ‘exceptional’ This school year has brought new stations, ordering systems and food options to the Lair.

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Isidro Mendoza channeled his passion for art into the religious messages he has placed on his car, as well as the large Bible he created.

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This issue, Asst. Managing Editor Brigette Scobas talks to Lair Marketplace worker Isidro Mendoza about the religious messages he has on his truck.

1. What do you do at LMU and when did you come here?

I work at the Lair [Marketplace], … for the job, basically, and financial need … [and I came in] August 2002.

2. If you drive by someone, describe what they would see on your car.

On the two rear passenger windows is John 3:16. It’s a pretty much well-known verse from the Bible. Then the back window is a [U-turn] arrow with the plan of salvation. And to the right also in the back window is “Jesus is the only answer” in a bright yellow sign with red letters.

3. Why did you choose that specific Bible verse to put onto your car?

It hits it right on. Because Jesus is telling us how much God loved the world that he was willing to kill his only begotten son … to pay for our sins.

4. When did you decide to put those messages on your car windows?

June 13, 1997, as my oldest brother of 36 years old was returning on his bicycle. He was crossing … [and] a truck driver made a right turn, knocking him over and dragging him 20 feet.

He died four hours later at the hospital. I was devastated by my brother’s death. And, no one told me to pick [the Bible] up, but I just saw it and picked it up and started reading it and God just began to heal me because I wanted to die.

5. Have many people approached you and questioned the images?

I see in the side mirror people walking by and making comments on it. Some are negative comments, some are positive comments. Yeah, I’ve had people ask me, what is John 3:16?

6. Wouldn’t you want people to approach you?

Exactly. That is the great commission that Jesus left with his disciples before he left. He said, go into all the world and preach the gospel. If I don’t make John 3:16 visible out there, how is the world going to know?

7. You said there were people with positive and negative reactions, but what do you typically hear?

We, other brothers in Christ [and] believers that I’ve met on the street doing this kind of work, … go to major events, such as Staples Center and Angels Stadium, Santa Monica, Hollywood. When we go to those places, it’s more negative, unfortunately.

8. What is the biggest challenge you face living out John 3:16 or getting people to listen to you?

People have spit in my face. People have tried to burn my Bible. Every imaginable thing. Jesus says, “Don’t be surprised if they hate you, because they’ve hated me before.” So, reading that, I’m prepared for that challenge – for that opposition. And I don’t return evil for evil. I just keep doing what I’m doing.

9. If you were in your truck, where would you like to go if you could?

The Bible says go into all of the world, … wherever the Lord leads. Wherever there [are] people, I want to go, and the more, the better.

10. What kind of music do you like to listen to while you’re driving?

Worship music. And 107.9 [K-Wave]. That radio station ministered to me as I was going through this [with my brother].

11. Since you’ve been at LMU for a while, what is one of your favorite events or times at LMU? I would say graduation day. I’m sure it’s a very joyful moment for those students that put in the work, some of them coming from thousands of miles away to this University, and others close by – some having to work two or three jobs.

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With the beginning of the new academic year, the LMU community has seen several new additions to the Lair Marketplace.

Two new stations that were added this semester: the Taglio Fresco Deli and the revamped Ignite Grill.

Apart from the new ordering system that uses touch-screen monitors and a countdown timer display showing how long orders should take, the grill also introduced new items such as the Thai salmon burger and chicken tikka, in an effort to combine healthy meal options with a variety of tastes.

According to Jason Adams, Sodexo’s resident district manager, Quiznos has been replaced by Taglio Fresco Deli due to negative student reviews. The Deli specializes in signature sandwiches, paninis and also features a createyour-own option.

According to its LMU website, Sodexo is also making an effort to support the greater Los Angeles community by implementing the “Purchase with a Purpose” campaign.

Ignite Grill and Taglio Fresco Deli are both “Purchase with a Purpose” venues and support local institutions like Homeboy Bakery.

Students like sophomore biology major Hannah Linnemeyer have been appreciative of the changes to the Lair. Linnemeyer said, “I

love that healthier food is more accessible at the Lair. Last year I really struggled finding healthy meal choices. The new additions are great.”

Adams also explained that another addition to the Lair this semester is the Far East Fusion station, which will feature a different country’s cuisine each month. This month, the station is serving Thai food, and in November it will feature Vietnamese cuisine.

Adams explained that the organization was encouraged to make these changes because they want to “make the LMU community’s experiences eating on campus exceptional.”

Adams further elaborated on Sodexo’s goals at LMU, stating, “Our goal is to provide students with healthy and delicious cuisine, to make every student feel welcome and provide them with excellent service, to provide food that is innovative and environmentally responsible and to support the LMU community, our employees and the Los Angeles community through our work.”

Apart from these additions, Adams also revealed that the LMU community can look forward to more changes to the Lair in the upcoming months as Sodexo aims to introduce a new gluten-free entrée station.

According to Adams, in four to six weeks, the Lair will be instituting a new, completely gluten-free entrée station to supplement the current Gluten-Free options they offer such as tortillas, pastas and bread.

In addition to the new entrée station, there will be new toasters designated for gluten-

free products only in order to eliminate cross contamination.

Sodexo is also waiting for a shipment of gluten-free pans and serving utensils, which will solely be used at the entrée station.

For individuals who live with Celiac disease, this is something to look forward to.

Sophomore communication studies major Vanessa Turchan said of the changes, “One of my very good friends at school is allergic to gluten and last year it was very difficult for us to get together and eat on campus because she didn’t have many options. It’s great to see that the school is creating new options so students who struggle with allergies can live on campus and not have to worry about their allergies.”

Sodexo’s new additions aren’t just limited to the Lair. Adams explained that other future plans include a “Simply to Go” convenience store, which will be located near the Lair dining room and allow students to pick up quick snacks, sandwiches, beverages and drinks in between classes without having to wait in long lunch lines.

Sodexo is also making progress on plans to expand the menus at the Lion’s Corner Café and Jazzman’s Café and Bakery, according to Adams.

While they roll out these changes to LMU’s dining services, Adams stressed the need for continued student input, saying, “We are here to provide you with an exceptional campus experience, so let us know how we can make things the best they can and we’ll do our very best to make it happen.”

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On-campus bike thefts increase

Burglaries from Page 1 website, LAPD provides a crime map of the Greater Los Angeles Area. According to this map, there have been 34 burglaries and 37 car break-ins within a two mile radius of LMU since Sept. 1, 2012.

LAPD has launched a campaign – “Hide it, Lock it, Keep it” – in the hope that people will either take valuables with them when leaving their car or hide them under a seat or in the glove box.

Although some LMU students may have been victims of the city’s burglary increase, DPS has had no calls from students complaining about off-campus break-ins this fall. According to Martin, there have been complaints in the past, but not during this current school year.

“We get calls from students on other issues,” Cantrell said. “A student called us [the other day] about a possible prowler around a house of young women, so we advised them to call LAPD.” Overall, DPS has seen a “decrease in reported crimes,”

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according to Cantrell. The only trend they have seen is an increase in bicycle thefts on campus.

“It’s pretty common at other universities that laptops and cellphones are hot targets of theft, but we don’t get that many here,” Martin said. “Mostly, our issue is with bikes.”

“It changes year to year,” Cantrell said. “Last year we had a problem with iPads and laptops, and we haven’t seen a lot of that this year. All of [a] sudden, bikes have come back as targeted thefts.”

According to Martin, there have been 38 bicycle thefts since the beginning of the semester. She explained that bikes are stolen primarily because students use their U-locks incorrectly, or use locks with chords that can easily be cut.

In an effort to reverse the bike theft trend, DPS launched a campaign at convo on Tuesday, Oct. 16 to educate students about appropriate locks and proper lock usage.

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Besides the rise in bicycle thefts, Cantrell and Martin both emphasized that there has been a decrease in crimes this fall, especially in regards to burglary. The 2012 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report states that the most common offenses on campus in 2011 were drug and alcohol-related. There were 116 liquor violations and 225 drug-related violations on campus. In comparison, there were only 25 burglary reports.

The 2012 totals will not be complete until Dec. 31.

Cantrell and Martin suggested that students stay aware of their surroundings, lock their bikes properly and take LAPD’s advice by taking valuables out of their cars.

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Stay safe, stay smart

he back door handle is rattling, but all of the roommates are in the same room inside. There’s a person outside the window, and you know your roommate is out of town. Walking into your dorm room, you find your computer missing.

These scenarios may be all too familiar to students living on and off campus, whether it has happened to them personally or someone they know. Therefore, the Loyolan wants students to be aware and knowledgeable of the crime statistics in their area and be smart about how they protect themselves and their houses.

According to the Department of Public Safety, there have been four burglaries, five grand thefts, 49 petty thefts, two thefts from a motor vehicle and two reported sexual assaults, all on campus. And, for those living off campus, refer to the crime report in the Westchester community at Lapdonline. org and search for crime mapping.

Those statistics and findings on the website hit home for Joseph Feneck, a senior entrepreneurship major mentioned in Opinion Intern Allie Heck’s article, “The best defense for everyone is self defense,” on this page below. Feneck came back to his home in the LMU area after being away, and found it had been broken into. As Heck wrote, “The police force took 24 hours to respond, emphasizing the importance of

knowing how to handle (or at least escape) a situation by yourself.”

With Thanksgiving break less than a month away and four weeks of Christmas break shortly thereafter, now more than ever is a time to start being more aware, safe and smart.

It may seem obvious, but lock the door behind you, even if everyone is at home.

Make sure all of the windows are securely closed. Lay out a plan if a situation arises.

When vacation rolls around, ask a trusted neighbor to watch the house. Burglars know that LMU will be on break, and Thanksgiving and winter breaks will be prime times to break into houses. Also, a lived-in house will not be a prime spot to rob, so make the house appear lived in by buying light timers and having a neighbor take out your garbage and pick up your mail.

For students on campus – don’t leave your door unlocked or valuables unattended in class or around campus. Don’t assume those around you will watch your valuables.

The Loyolan wants students to make educated decisions on protecting themselves, their houses and their belongings. So don’t assume you are safe. Start laying out plans.

We live in a larger community and need to always be aware of those around us.

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Madness at 8 p.m.

It smells like school spirit. Last Friday’s Madness at Midnight attracted enough students to pack all the available space in Gersten Pavilion as the sports and dance teams performed, the pep band played and the men’s and women’s basketball players competed in shoot-offs.

LMU has notoriously struggled with school spirit, so any event that has a crowd in crimson and navy is good to see.

Thumbs sideways to Madness for celebrating LMU’s sports and pumping up school spirit – we just wish it wasn’t at 8 p.m. We hope Madness leads to bigger student turnouts at the various sports games throughout the year.

From Tagg to Punch Though last Tuesday’s second U.S. presidential debate had several moments where the candidates looked ready to come to blows, it was Mitt Romney’s son, Tagg Romney, who threatened to punch out President Barack Obama. In an interview with a North Carolina radio station on Wednesday, Tagg said that when Obama called his father a liar during the debate, he wanted to “take a swing at him.” While a passionate defense of one’s father is theoretically admirable, saying that you wanted to attack the president of the United States is inappropriate, dangerous and disrespectful. Tellingly, Tagg thought better of the attack not because of any of this, but because “there’s a lot of Secret Service.” Thumbs down to this risky, threatening talk from the son of a presidential candidate.

Disney diversifies ... sort of Disney’s lineup of princesses is about to get a little more diverse – at least, in theory. Princess Sofia the First, Disney’s newest addition, will be its first Latina princess, according to Executive Producer Jamie Mitchell. However, according to Disney Junior’s Vice President of Original Programming Joe D’Ambrosio, the character’s heritage is never referenced. Additionally, in the story itself, Sofia is of two nationalities: both imaginary places, neither Latina. So, while bringing diversity to the brand is admirable, everything about this seems half-done. Why not make it clear that Sofia is Latina? Why is her ethnicity only acknowledged in press conferences? Thumbs sideways to a good idea that just isn’t applied properly in practice.

The best defense for everyone is self-defense

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That’s what the voice whispered in my ear. I was unable to respond anyway because my sweatshirt had been pulled over my head as I was pinned to the ground, and I couldn’t get a big enough breath to even try.

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By Allie Heck two simulated Opinion Intern attacks, which was a graduation requirement at my all-girls high school. One of the attacks is supposed to mimic a more mental and verbal assault, while the other – conducted by a fully padded man – replicates a physical attack.

The truth is that women and men alike are in danger of these situations, so it seems that education on prevention and defense is becoming a necessity. It’s easy to imagine fighting off an obviously threatening person, but in the moment and without the correct education, it is even easier to make life-threatening mistakes. This fall there have already been four reported burglaries on the LMU campus alone, in addition to an indefinite number of off-campus break-ins in the surrounding neighborhood. One such example is from the weekend of Oct. 12th, when senior entrepreneurship major Joseph Feneck returned home from Northern California only to find his off-campus home broken into.

“I think we were probably being watched,” said Feneck.

Feneck and his other roommates were either out of town or at work

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when the perpetrators entered and stole multiple televisions; while no one was home when this burglary took place, it isn’t far fetched to think that confrontation could happen during a break-in. Not to mention, the police force took 24 hours to respond, emphasizing the importance for students to know how to handle (or at least escape) a situation by themselves.

Many dangerous situations could have been easily prevented, but sadly, prevention isn’t enough.

Knowing how to perform in a highstress situation is crucial. Not only are people uninformed, but many are truly misinformed; too often, I hear girls talking about how they would incorrectly fend off a potential attacker.

Contrary to what Sandra Bullock

might have taught you in “Miss Congeniality,” hitting someone in the groin is not a primary target or an ideal maneuver to escape someone who is trying to harm you.

Additionally, it’s important to note that just by forcefully yelling and screaming, as opposed to pleading or begging, the chances of you being raped are lowered by as much as 40 percent, according to studies reported by the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

LMU is hosting a self-defense seminar in November that will cover the basics needed to protect yourself.

These types of classes are great, but more comprehensive courses on self-defense need to be offered.

Researching and learning the statistics on different forms of self-defense and their success rates are integral

parts of any self-defense education, and there’s no way that even the basics can be covered in such a short amount of time.

Both male and female students could benefit from learning the most effective ways to prevent assault and theft, and understanding the motives behind them. According to a report released by the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, roughly 850,000 domestic violence cases have male victims.

Women and men may be assaulted in different ways, but both are assaulted nonetheless.

Across the board, self-defense is a necessary and important part of leading a safe life, but in addition, awareness and mindfulness of these problems in our society are the most

important. As LMU tries to educate the “whole person,” every side of an issue as important as this should be addressed. Awareness, prevention and protection are all imperative components to the full education on how to minimize assault.

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, many different events have been hosted and publicized throughout the community.

Flyers have been handed out with startling statistics like how one in five women report that they have been physically or sexually assaulted in their life. This type of awareness is a huge step in the right direction, bringing to light the recurrence of assault within our community.

We live in a society that teaches us how to prevent assault and try to protect ourselves, but emphasizing the inherent wrongness in being the perpetrator is most important.

My all-girls school may have required a class on how to prevent being assaulted, but our brother school had no such class teaching them what assault really is. The education of assault should not just stop at self-defense; learning institutions should also teach people the definition and repercussions of being the offender.

Getting physically and verbally assaulted are things that people hope to never endure, but unfortunately, it happens regularly. From avoiding dangerous locations to walking with friends at night, as a woman, I am constantly and often subconsciously making decisions that ensure my own safety. Any kind of assault situation, whether you’re male or female, is never acceptable, and while getting verbally assaulted and tossed around like a rag doll is not my idea of fun, courses like the one I underwent represent another way in which we can try to protect ourselves.

This is the opinion of Allie Heck, a freshman business major from Dallas, Texas. Please send comments to aheck@theloyolan.com.

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A look into the injustices on Skid Row

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elcome to Skid Row.” This is what a young homeless man, probably a couple years older than me, said as I, along with the other members on the Service Retreat over Fall Break, walked the streets of Skid Row. His greeting, whether it was sincere or sarcastic, left me with a sinking feeling. Here we were, a group of 20-some Yuseful p r i v ileged Information kids walking

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In their eyes, we were on a field trip, there to examine the homeless as if from the point of view of people at a zoo – we find them fascinating, but when they get too close, we flinch away. This is exactly what the Service Retreat stands against.

As a collaboration between the Center for Service and Action (CSA) and Campus Ministry, the retreat’s purpose was not just to serve a few meals to the homeless, feel bad for them and return to our lives of ease and comfort; rather, it was to be in solidarity with the homeless, to acknowledge their humanity and treat them accordingly. We set out to learn who these people were, why they were in these situations and what we could do to become advocates for and with them.

All of us who went on the Service Retreat came from different backgrounds. Some participants regularly did service, while others were not so acclimated to it. I was one of

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Homeless citizens sleep on the sidewalk of the Skid Row region of downtown Los Angeles. the former. As a member of Creare Service Organization, I dedicate myself to weekly service, but I was definitely not prepared for what I would face that weekend.

Now, I know we’re still just college students – most of us are still figuring out what we want to do with our lives and can barely take care of ourselves. How, then, can we find the time or drive to dedicate ourselves to a cause completely outside of ourselves?

I think we are allowed to be selfish at this point in our lives – it’s part of being a young adult in a transitory environment. However, I think the answer to this question is to keep in mind that injustices are not as far away as they may seem.

Though we rarely see homeless people around LMU, physical distance is only one factor. Something I learned from this retreat is that homelessness can actually occur to any one of us. It is almost like a can-

cerous disease – nobody assumes it will affect them, but just how many people, maybe in your own family, are affected by cancer?

The circumstances and situations that have led people to homelessness are not absent from my own life, or even from that of typical college students. Many of us know people who abuse drugs or alcohol, but pretend or really believe they have it under control. Or perhaps you know someone with a mental disorder, someone who recently lost a job or someone who suffers from emotional or physical abuse.

Essentially, it is these common, very human problems that can start off small but can potentially explode into a serious fate.

This retreat not only involved direct service and distributing meals, but learning and listening to people talk about the history behind Skid Row, what the current problems are and what we, as college

students, can do to help.

A woman named Estella enlightened us about the politics and reasoning behind Skid Row, which I knew almost nothing about.

Formed in the mid-‘70s, when policy makers decided to centralize all of the homeless services in one area, it may have had good intentions, but all it did was sweep all the homeless out of the nicer parts of Los Angeles and isolate them in Skid Row. Living in the bubble of the bluff, we pride ourselves on being an extremely service-based school. But how much of an impact are we actually making?

I don’t mean to undermine all the hard work and hundreds of hours that LMU students have given to several service issues, but I do think our school could still improve the amount of action we take. A lot of us do service for various reasons: We are passionate about a certain issue; we need philanthropy points

to get into Greek social events; we want to experience new things. But no matter how much time and love we put into direct service, may I be so bold as to say this: It isn’t enough.

I am not a prime example from which to model going about and serving the greater L.A. community – in fact I am far from it – but I do believe that we, as a strong, passionate and willing community, can do even more. My challenge to you is this: If you haven’t had any experience serving others, go to CSA and learn how and where you can serve.

Let yourself fully surrender to be what another person needs and find out what you want to change.

If you have done service, continue doing so. Keep devoting yourself to making an impact on peoples’ lives. But don’t stop at that – keep learning, sharing and breathing the issues you are most passionate about. When you go to feed the hungry or tutor kids, don’t just go there for the hour you are physically there; stay there, intellectually. Let the experience consume you. Learn about the issue at hand. Evaluate yourself about the injustices you see. Get mad about it. Share your insights with others and encourage them to get mad about it too.

As Mookie Manalili, a sophomore civil engineering major and one of the retreat leaders, told me, “Allow your heart to be broken. It is through these vulnerable experiences that you can grow more into the person that you are meant to be.” If we turn our service experiences into long-term movements of advocacy and if we all voice our discontentment, it is then that we can really affect change in our community.

This is the opinion of Jenny Yu, a sophomore marketing and English double major from Reseda, Calif. Please send comments to jyu@theloyolan.com.

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To view or not to view at DejaView

s a college student living on campus at LMU, I have come across drug use, premarital sex and alcohol, despite this being a Catholic, Jesuit university. However, there is one place you can avoid them on campus: the DejaView Movie Lounge.

Many of you may not know this – at least I didn’t until recently – but we actually have a movie Leck’s Lit

By Ian Lecklitner theater on campus that plays Asst.Web Editor movies just about every weekend. Some of these films have included “Bridesmaids,” “The Amazing Spider-Man,” “The Breakfast Club” and so on.

However, if you’re wanting to see “Friends with Benefits,” “Ted” or “Horrible Bosses,” which were movies that DejaView self-censored and chose not to play, this is not the theater for you.

The DejaView Movie Lounge staff, which includes student manager and senior communication studies major Ana Ortiz and Campus Recreational Specialist Katie Seamands, chooses which movies will be played. Seamands said, “Because we are a Jesuit university, we need to be respectful of the values of the mission statement.”

Seamands also explained that the censorship began when they played the movie “The Hangover,” which upset some faculty because it did not “jive” with the values of a Jesuit education.

If I were to walk around campus today, I think it would be very difficult to find someone who hasn’t seen “The Hangover” – after all, according

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to Boxofficemojo.com, it made over $277 million when it was first released. So, it is clearly a widely-seen film. And sure, it has some drug references, alcohol use and raunchy pictures if you decide to sit through the credits (which I’m sure many of you did). However, just because it displays these qualities, the choice should not be left up to two individuals, attempting to fulfill the University ideals.

When it comes to the LMU mission statement, I’d like to point out the portion about “the education of the whole person.”

Sure, “Friends with Benefits” is not the History Channel and maybe doesn’t make me a more well rounded individual, but I am now sensitive and enjoy romantic comedies after seeing Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake fall in love. Doesn’t that count for something? Thank you, Mila

and Justin.

Other than the self-censoring issue, another big problem is the inconsistency of the evaluation system applied on LMU’s campus. Sophomore film production major A.J. Alkire saw “Bridesmaids” at DejaView last year, a movie that drew comparisons to “The Hangover” upon first release. Alkire added, “I’ve watched movies in my Art of the Cinema class, one of which being ‘The Big Lebowksi,’ that have premarital sex, drugs, alcohol, cursing and simply don’t respect the Jesuit values.”

Speaking of “Bridesmaids,” there are strong sexual references and language that are comparable, if not even more lewd, than some of the more explicit scenes in “Friends with Benefits.” For example, I don’t think I will ever be able to rid my mind of that food fetish sex tape scene at the

end of “Bridesmaids.”

Seamands We’d Li also said that Fordham University, a Jesuit university in New York, “faces the same The Lochallenges” when it comes to showing movies on campus.

Frankly, considering that some people’s “college experience” includes drugs, sex and rock n’ roll, it seems a little over the top that I can’t go see “Ted” at my college movie theater. What could be so harmful about a teddy bear, right?

Don’t get me wrong: I think it’s great that we have a movie theater on campus, and it’s even better that it’s free (unless you want to buy some popcorn and Junior Mints from the concession stand – which does accept Flexi, so there’s that). But, I do figure if we’re going to a movie theater on campus, we might as well play movies that people want to see.

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According to Boxofficemojo.com, in 2011, there were 175 R-rated movies released, 129 PG-13 rated movies released and 48 PG movies released. So, the plurality of films were R-rated Is it really smart to cut out almost half of all films released in a given year from possible exhibition?

In the long run, it might even help DejaView out to show such films. Asking around campus, I ran into a number of people who had never heard of the DejaView Movie Lounge and those who had, for the most part, had never been there to see a film. Most LMU studens are of the legal age to watch R-Rated movies, and as sophomore business major Jake Seijas, who has never been to the theater, put it, “Most movies people want to see nowadays are mature and have adult content, so if they’re not playing at DejaView, I’ll go somewhere else.”

Of course, there are movies out there without sex, drugs, etc. that people would love to see, like “The Avengers,” which played at DejaView last month. And not all movies that are played need to be R-rated, but content containing sex, drugs and alcohol should not be an immediate reason to deny screening such films. I’ll acknowledge that DejaView is a part of the University and is a privilege for us. However, I don’t see the harm in meeting students halfway and taking into consideration what their interests might be.

Seamands said, “We take feedback and suggestions very seriously.” So, if you want to see “Ted” on campus for free, and I know I do, take action and send the DejaView Theater staff some of your suggestions.

This is the opinion of Ian Lecklitner a sophomore English major from Los Angeles, Calif. Please send comments to ilecklitner@theloyolan.com.

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Japanese culture illustrated in lecture Event Recap

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hursday night started off with a bang as an archer broke the palpable silence in the Murphy Recital Hall by shattering a small target. This demonstration marked the beginning of special guest Hirokazu Kosaka’s lecture “On the Veranda: Approach and Observation.”

It is believed that such a perfect shot happens when the archer and the target become one and when the man is fully aware of the moment, he lets go. However, during Thursday night’s demonstration, the archer wasn’t the only one with his full attention on the target.

“On the Veranda” was the third event LMU has hosted in relation to Motoi Yamamoto’s salt work “Return to the Sea,” which is still being displayed in the Laband Art Gallery. This past Thursday, Oct. 17, students gathered in the Burns Fine Arts Center to get a better understanding of Japanese culture, and thus a better context from which to view Yamamoto’s work. The highly-esteemed guest lecturer, Kosaka, used a fusion of personal anecdotes, traditional art, monasteries and movies to tell the story of a culture that is deeply connected to nature and its transcendental properties.

Kosaka was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, where he began his monastic training at age five. He is an ordained Shingon Buddhist priest and world-renowned artist.

Kosaka is known for his theatrical performances that blend theatre, dance and art into a visual spectacle.

He began by discussing the ancient art of calligraphy, which uses

Kanji letters, which is the painting of characters. From the ink to the brush, the materials used to create these images are all linked back to nature. Kosaka brought along examples of brushes, all made from animal materials: the elephant ear hair brush he inherited from his great grandfather, the fine ostrich eyelash tip and the whale baleen brush which contained baleen he and his father found. The charcoal medium is also derived from nature; it is compressed soot from various burned plants. Kosaka described how sometimes, human remains are turned into blocks of charcoal.

“When my grandfather died, I asked the mortician to collect the soot after cremation, and [I] had it made into charcoal,” he said.

Kosaka then indulged the audience in a brief Kanji lesson, showing how modern characters stem from ancient pictographs that presented the reader with an image to represent the idea. The characters are composed to convey these ideas. For instance, the symbol for “flower” is a fusion of the symbols for “man” and “dead man” underneath “grass.” Kosaka explained that in this symbol, we experience the Eastern idea of connectedness between man and his surroundings.

The traditional Japanese aesthetic is based in “incompleteness,” Kosaka said, turning now to the traditions of poetry, music and gardens. The idea of “the viewer offers completion” is a far cry from the Western standards of observational art. Rather than deciphering an artist’s message, Kosaka says this incompletion begs the viewer to immerse themselves fully in the mode of expression, be it a film or a painting, becoming an active part of the beauty.

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Archery was a component of Hirokazu Kosaka’s guest lecture relating to the salt artwork of Motoi Yamamoto.

Traditional Japanese archery Kyudo has its roots in the philosophical and religious beliefs of Japanese culture.

Even anime and manga are grounded in traditional Japanese ideals of art. “Gardens are natural, but they are human-made; in this way, animation has its basis in the human arts,” Kosaka said.

The best explanation of Eastern culture and philosophy comes from the title of his presentation: “veranda.” As he explained, “veranda” comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “space between space.” Kosaka went on to say, “It is where man meets nature – not outside or inside, not a ‘yes’ or a ‘no,’ but infinite ‘maybes.’”

According to Carolyn Peter, the director and curator of the Laband

Cupcake Day explores L.A.’s latest trendy treat Lion Central, the resource center of the Lair Marketplace, collaborated with Leavey 5/6 Resident Adviser (RA) staff to celebrate National Cupcake Day on Thursday, Oct. 18. During Community Table, students gathered in the Lair to decorate cupcakes and learn about the history of the cupcake. Recently, cupcakes have risen in popularity with the emergence of chic bakeries such as Sprinkles. The Leavey RA staff used its popularity to bring together the LMU community and celebrate L.A.’s new favorite treat.

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Art Gallery, “[Kosaka] sees the veranda as an in-between space from where we can look at things in a new light.”

This idea is echoed in the basis of impermanence displayed in “Return to the Sea.” Yamamoto spent hours on a work that will be gone almost as quickly as it came, and therein lies the beauty. Eastern art, as Kosaka describes it, does not gather its beauty from aesthetics, but from its ability to imitate the transcendental philosophy behind life.

While the art and archery offered a unique experience for some, it was the ideals themselves

that resonated with others.

Freshman animation major Summer Shingetani said, “It was cool to see the connection between the Kanji and what it represented.

How things are made incomplete, like the gardens, made it fun seeing the different perspectives of things.”

Students hoping to take part in the last few events surrounding Yamamoto’s work can go on one of the two guided tours in the Laband Art Gallery on Nov. 15 and 28, and the event of the semester on Dec. 8, when all are welcome to return the salt to the sea by breaking all the salt in the artwork.

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Del Rey Players begin 81st season Del Rey Players rebuild campus presence Student Spotlight

By Christopher James A&E Editor

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merican theatre actor Terrence Mann once said, “Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good.” This adage exemplifies the longevity of the Del Rey Players as a staple of the LMU community. The organization, which is celebrating its 81st anniversary this year, is the third oldest organization on campus.

Del Rey Players is a fully student-run organization on campus that specializes in putting on four different plays per semester for the community at large.

“Everything: sets, lights, direction, acting is student-run,” said junior theatre arts major Patrick Buchanan, the technical director for Del Rey Players. “If you want an opportunity to become involved, look no further than the Del Rey Players.”

However, being one of the oldest organizations does not mean they are without their hardships.

Two years ago, North Hall, the home of the Del Rey Players, was closed for renovations, causing the age-old group to take its four productions per semester to off campus venues. Since returning to campus, the organization feels that it has been doing a lot of catch-up work but is diligently improving.

“Last year was our first year

back on campus, so I feel we are still in a rebuilding phase,” said senior theatre arts major Thomas Wickboldt, the artistic director for the Del Rey Players. “It has definitely grown and I feel more people know we are here than last year.”

This new season not only features the play, “Die! Mommy!

Die!” which just began this Thursday, Oct. 18 (see below for the Loyolan’s review of the play) and runs through Saturday, Oct. 27, but also includes Jean-Paul Sartre’s “No Exit,” Kenneth Lonergan’s “Lobby Hero” and Martin McDonagh’s “The Pillowman.”

For some on the board of directors for the Del Rey Players, this new season houses shows they have wanted to perform for quite some time. “Our next production I’m really excited about, ‘No Exit,’” said Wickboldt. “It’s one of the most well-known pieces we are doing, so I am excited to see what the director is going to do with it.”

The process of choosing the show is quite an extensive one.

According to Wickboldt, at the end of each year, students are given the opportunity to submit proposals for shows to be put on for the next year’s season. Over the summer, the board of directors gather together for an extensive meeting where they “discuss the scope of the year to be, the pros and cons of every show and then put together what [the board] thinks will be the best sea-

son from the things that students have submitted,” said Wickboldt.

On top of these events, the organization is also showing some ambition with some of its new events. “At the beginning of next month, we are going to do something called the 24-hour play, where we write, build, design and get together a whole play in 24 hours,” said Wickboldt.

“So, we are trying to do smaller events that are more accessible to the community outside of the four main productions.”

Some members of the Del Rey Players pride the organization on bringing innovation and quality in the sector of theatre arts for the community. “We want to put on high-quality performances that are entertaining, but also challenge people to look [at] the world in a slightly different way,” said Wickboldt.

The art of challenging audiences is something some board members feel the organization could improve as it prepares for upcoming seasons. “[I’d like more] student-written plays. More of the absurd, really pushing the boundaries,” said junior theatre arts major Mara De La Rosa, the director of events for Del Rey Players. “We are really self aware when we pick our shows because we don’t want to offend the community or put us at stake as an organization. I’d like there to be more of a risk.”

One of the cornerstones to getting new people to join is to stress that the community welcomes ev-

husband (enter the suppository – no pun intended), which leads her two children vowing to avenge his death.

Directed by junior theatre arts major Megan Patsel, the six-member show is hilarious from start to finish, with equally strong performances across the board. The energy and commitment behind each character were palpable, which was enhanced by the intimacy of the Del Rey Players Theatre. With the stage literally right in front of you, the performance could have gone sour quickly had the actors not achieved the optimal voice levels to maintain the over-the-top dramatics the script called for while not overpowering the small space.

However, every cast member ma-

neuvered that fine line with ease.

The set, designed by junior theatre arts major Patrick Buchanan, remains the same throughout the show: the living room of Arden’s house, decorated in true ’60s décor with a record player, antique telephone and aged wallpaper. The lack of change of scenery doesn’t hinder the show at all, but rather provides a consistent backdrop that allows the individual performances to stand out even more.

“Die! Mommy! Die!” would not be the show it is without the superbly convincing Jeremy Larrere, a senior theatre arts major who dresses in drag to play Arden. I’ll admit, when he first walked onstage, I had

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Senior theatre arts majorJeremy Larrere (left) and junior theatre arts major Scott Bosley (right) perform in the Del Rey Players production of“Die! Mommy! Die!” eryone. As a part of the description on their Facebook page, the Del Rey Players advertise, “All levels of experience are welcome.”

“We like to have a lot of fun and we are open to anyone who is interested in creating art, no matter their level of experience,”

said Wickboldt.

De La Rosa believes that by being open, anyone can have a great time watching live theatre.

“Just come out and enjoy live theatre because it is a lot more fun than you would think,” she said.

‘Die! Mommy! Die!’ is eccentric comedic fun Theatre Review

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ncestuous overtones, a poisonlaced suppository, men in drag … “Die! Mommy! Die!,” the newest production by the Del Rey Players, is nothing if not eccentric.

Set in Hollywood in the 1960s, the Charles Busch show follows the life of Angela Arden, a former singer stuck in a middle-aged rut, sick of having to deal with her movie-director husband, Sol Sussman, getting in the way of her and her equally washed-up lover, Tony Parker. Arden plots and carries out murdering her

my doubts. Physically, he did not look particularly convincing at first glance. Much to my surprise, within minutes I had all but entirely forgotten the fact that I was watching a man in drag. From his first scene with Tony Parker – played by senior theatre arts major Nigel Neumeier – he showed his ability to capture womanly nuances in his every move.

From his posture while sitting to his saunter across the stage, Larrere’s embodiment of his female character was more than impressive.

The cast had undeniable chemistry in nearly every pairing that took place, from the utterly creepy, more than just father-daughter interaction between Angela’s husband, Sol Sussman, played by the hilarious junior theatre arts major Scott Bosely, and their daughter Edith Sussman, played by sophomore theatre arts major Maura McNamara, to the comparatively normal parent-child relationship between Angela and her son Lance, played by sophomore communications major Eddie Estrada. With such a small cast, the cohesion between all six of them truly enhanced the dynamics of the show and made the characters’ relationships seem all the more real.

MacNamara’s performance was one of the best in the show. She manages to make her character likable, despite her semi-Oedipal complex, bitterness towards her mother and manipulation of her brother. With every feisty, antagonizing line and snarky sideways glance, McNamara takes command of the scene she is in.

The real scene-stealer is Estrada, whose ridiculous “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” dance is one of the most memorable scenes in the show.

I found myself wanting to see more of him during the first act, and that wish was granted as his role expanded in the second half of the show.

Senior theatre arts major Joy Mamey rounds out the incredibly talented cast as the Sussman’s maid, Bootsie Carp. Though a less prevalent character, Mamey brings Bootsie to life with her quick wit and affinity for quoting bible verses.

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The Del Rey Players’first prodution of the year, “Die! Mommy! Die!,” a 1960’s Hollywood set comedy, premiered on Thursday, Oct. 18.

While wholly entertaining, “Die! Mommy! Die!” is not without its faults. At times, especially during the first few scenes, lines were delivered too quickly to be fully understood, though the comedic effects they were intended to bring were evident.

Scene changes brought just-slightlytoo-long dead time, though this was improved slightly by music tracks played during the pauses.

Overall, “Die! Mommy! Die” is well worth seeing. The comedic timing and natural talent of all the cast members, along with a surprising set of twists and turns the second act brings, provide an extremely enjoyable experience.

“Die! Mommy! Die!” is at the Del Rey Players Theater, located behind Doheny Hall. Its next shows are from Oct. 25-27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7 for LMU students and $10 for all others.

This is the opinion of Maddie Flager, a freshman communication studies major from Coral Springs, FL. Please send comments to cjames@theloyolan.com.

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What’s the best pumpkin latte on campus?

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ince it is officially fall, even though the weather doesn’t seem to think it is, I decided to explore one of my all time favorite flavors – pumpkin. With impending midterms and the brisk fall air, I wanted to explore the three c o f f e e shops on campus and what their take was on the notorious pumpkin latte.

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By Kasey Eggert w a l k e d a r o u n d Web Editor campus and picked up a pumpkin latte from Jazzman’s Cafe, the Lion’s Den and the Lion’s Corner Café (a.k.a. Starbucks). In order to be completely unbiased, I blindfolded myself and had a friend of mine hand me a drink, in no particular order, for me to taste test. I am by no means a coffee connoisseur, but I have tried a variety of pumpkin-flavored items in my lifetime, and I’d like to think I am a good judge of what is an acceptable representation of the flavor.

Drink number one: There was a strong taste of cinnamon, which I love. It gave it that rich, warm feeling that goes well with the milk. The drink tasted extremely creamy and the touch of cinnamon made this warm drink taste excel-

lent. I immediately felt cozy inside, and I could tell I was secretly smiling to myself. (I’m awkward). If you know me, you know that I have a huge sweet tooth. Since this drink was so juicy with sweet pumpkin and a dash of spice, it was hard for me to put this drink down and try the next one.

Drink number two: The pumpkin tasted a little bit more sour, and it had an aftertaste that did not taste like the pumpkin flavor I’m used to. The cinnamon had a slightly bitter taste to it, and it was a definite change of flavor from the sweetness of the first drink.

It was still enjoyable, but the taste of the milk was a bit off in my opinion. I cannot put my finger on what this aftertaste was, but I think it was some sort of variation on the cinnamon spice flavor. I could detect a hint of coffee, which tasted great with the milk, but an ingredient that was mixed in this drink tasted a little off to me.

The drink was tasty once I got used to the aftertaste, but it just didn’t give me that warm home-y feeling that reminded me of fall.

Drink number three: This one was extremely sweet. There was a strong taste of coffee, and I could barely taste the pumpkin flavor. The milk and coffee clashed, and did not have that smooth, spicy flavor that I was looking for. Since I am not the biggest fan of strong coffee, I felt the need to pour in more cream and sugar to mask this harsh taste and bring out more of the pump-

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Resident taste tester Kasey Eggert wades through the pumpkin lattes of LMU and rules which one is worthy of the season. In a blind test, Kasey chose the latte by the baristas in the Lion’s Den. kin taste. Unlike the first two drinks that I could chug down in a heartbeat, the flavor of the coffee with the milk was harsh, and I had to drink this one in small doses.

I would have to say drink number one was my favorite, which ended up being from … the Lion’s Den. It had the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor

mixed with the milk, and I could barely taste the espresso.

Drink number two was from Starbucks, and taste number three was from Jazzman’s. I had a feeling drink number three was from Jazzman’s, since they did not have pumpkin syrup available and instead gave me pumpkin crème brulee coffee with condensed milk. I

thoroughly enjoyed tasting all three of these unique, caffeinated pumpkin beverages, and now I will feel permanently hyper and satisfied for the rest of the week.

This is the opinion of Kasey Eggert, a senior communication studies major from Seal Beach, Calif. Please send comments to keggert@theloyolan.com.

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October 22, 2012 Page 13

NFL punter advocates for marriage equality Cruz Control from Page 16 Kluwe said, in the Oct. 19 article by the New York Times “The Punter makes his Point”

by Tony Gervino.

It’s true, trying to fit Kluwe into the typical NFL jock stereotype is nearly impossible.

He played four seasons at UCLA and graduated with a double-major in history and political science. He had the chance to go to Harvard but turned it down after reportedly telling his dad: “Dad, I’ll be the second biggest guy on the Harvard team, and I’m the punter.”

Besides football, Kluwe is an obsessive video game player – his Twitter handle @ ChrisWarcraft is a reference to his World of Warcraft character – as well as a member of a rock band and a writer. He has a blog on the “St. Paul Pioneer Press”’ website and has contributed at times to the sports website Deadspin. It was through Deadspin that Kluwe released a letter to Maryland State Delegate Emmett C. Burns, Jr. At the time, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo had spoken in favor of legalizing gay marriage.

Yahoo.com released a letter Burns sent to the Ravens’ owner advising him to “inhibit such expressions from your employee.” Kluwe’s letter was in response to Burns’. The letter begins: “Dear Emmett C. Burns Jr., I find it inconceivable that you are an elected official of Maryland’s state government.

Your vitriolic hatred and big-

otry make me ashamed and has his own charity, Kick For letter as fodder for the Interdisgusted to think that you a Cure, which helps kids with net and political talk shows. are in any way responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy Most people supported him – shaping policy at any level. and Minnesotans for Equality. even Rush Limbaugh strangeThe views you espouse neglect Kluwe brought himself into ly enough – but not everyone to consider several fundamen- the forefront of the discussion was so accepting. He was the tal key points, which I will about gay-marriage with his subject of some hate mail, most notaoutline in great detail (you may bly a poorly want to hire an drawn carintern to help toon portrayyou with the loning what it called “The ger words).”

Lower End The letter of the Becontinues specifically taking havioral apart Burns’ arSpectrum.”

The cartoon gument, at times shows a man being incredibly as the begineloquent and at other times inning point, a pedophile as credibly profane. the next lowIt was perhaps the only time est position I’ve seen the and finally words “cognitive the absolute dissonance” on lowest being the same page what looked as “lustful cocklike the offmonster.” spring of AlSupporting bert Einstein gay-rights isn’t and a carrot, something new named “Klufor Kluwe. He we.” has written letRegardters on behalf less of the of Minnesotans opinions of for Equality, a this angry, fund-raising orsemi-artistic m i n o r i t y, ganization dediKluwe’s letcated to making sure same-sex ter and the marriage isn’t subsequent banned by the fallout were proposed Minenough to shame Burns nesota SameIan Zell | Loyolan into backSex Marriage AmmendOutspoken Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe has a well doc- ing off his ment in No- umented love of video games. He is a huge World of Warcraft fan. criticism of Ayanbadejo. vember. He also

In an interview with “The Baltimore Sun” Burns said about Ayanbadejo: “Upon reflection, he has his First Amendment rights. And I have my First Amendment rights. … Each of us has the right to speak our opinions. The football player and I have a right to speak our minds.”

I thought Kluwe’s letter was spectacular. Not just because it’s funny to read “narcissistic fromunda stain” (I had to look up “fromunda” on Urban Dictionary and it changed my life forever), but because too often we view players as just their jobs. They aren’t supposed to be people. They aren’t supposed to have views on controversial issues and they most certainly aren’t supposed to talk about them. They’re supposed to be our little meat puppets, placed in an arena to smash each other for our enjoyment and nothing else.

But they should be more than that. Players are role models despite what people want to believe. They should be vocal about their beliefs and stand up for them. We need more people like Ayanbadejo and Kluwe. More people not afraid to do what they think is right and willing to call others out when they do something wrong. I hope this trend of player activism continues and I can’t wait for the next letter Kluwe sends.

This is the opinion of Cruz Quinonez, a sophomore English and screenwriting double major from Bakersfield, Calif. Please send comments to cquinonez@theloyolan.com.

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October 22, 2012 Page 14

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Lions look to continue improvement after wins Sam’s Slam from Page 16 redshirt junior outside hitter Kathleen Luft (who was named co-WCC Player of the Month in September), sophomore outside hitter Caitlin DeWitt, sophomore middle blocker Litara Keil and redshirt junior outside hitter Felicia Arriola. When the team is able to control the ball on defense to set up the hitters, the

offense is able to dominate.

LMU has some tough competition in conference play, including nationally-ranked No. 16 Brigham Young University (BYU) and No. 13 University of San Diego, both WCC D-I powerhouses.

Despite the tough competition, the team’s loss to BYU at home on Oct. 4 was heartbreaking because the Lions started the match up 2-0 with

so much energy, but fell to the Cougars in five sets. This intense game was heavily dependent on the team’s hitting errors, which got progressively worse during the match, starting strong at .394 in the first match to .255 in the second, -.023 in the third, -.059 in the fourth and a below-par -.091 in the fifth set.

The team has lost 34 consecutive matches against ranked opponents over the years. However, things turned around on Oct. 11 when the team snatched their important victory against the Broncos.

The team’s win over Santa Clara was a big turnaround to end the Lions’ six straight home games. The team easily swept the Broncos, who are currently No. 4 in WCC, in three sets. Overall, Santa Clara’s hitting percentage is .571 to the Lion’s .286, but in the match-up LMU was victorious with a .248 to the Bronco’s .194.

Even though the Lions could not get the next win in WCC play, this particular match proved that the Lions can beat good teams in three sets if they focus on serving, defense and manage their unforced errors.

In matches against tough teams, LMU will lose control of the game by digging themselves into a hole that they cannot get out of. Often times, the Lions will play extremely hard, but not properly execute offensively. However, in this game, the Lions stayed composed and maintained steady strength through the match, which helped them achieve the home-court win against the Broncos.

If the Lions continue to ex-

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Keil, freshman setter Hannah Tedrow and redshirt junior outside hitter Kathleen Luft (from left to right) led the Lions to two weekend sweeps. ecute the style of play demonstrated against Santa Clara, it will allow the team to continue this momentum against No. 24 Pepperdine University (14-7, 3-4) this Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in Malibu. Pepperdine recently defeated the University of San Francisco and Santa Clara University in

four and five sets, respectively. If the Lions can win, it will end the six-year losing streak the team has against ranked teams.

This is the opinion of Sam Borsos, a freshman undecided liberal arts major from Palo Alto, Calif. Please send comments to sborsos@theloyolan.com.

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Sophomore middle blocker Litara Keil helped carry the Lions in the second set with 6 kills and 3 aces. The Lions went on to win the set 25-16.

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October 22, 2012 Page 15

Freshman goalie thrives under pressure SPORTS FEATURE

Men’s soccer freshman Paul Blanchette leads despite his surprise starting status.

By Ray Ferrari Staff Writer

It’s a Tuesday afternoon at Sullivan Field. The m e n ’ s soccer t e a m has just finished p r a c tice early, and has Wednesday off because of their bye week in WCC play.

Rushing off the g r a s s and into the locker room, t h e team is looking forward to some extra leisure time.

The coaches and trainers are gone, as well. All that remains on the field is a few balls, cones, water cups and freshman goalkeeper Paul Blanchette.

The 6’4” 18-year-old is working on his drop kicks, a skill the coaching staff recently told him to fit into his game. Attempting to lengthen his distance and improve his accuracy, Blanchette kicks ball after ball before running to the other end of the field and repeating the process.

Coming to LMU from Palo Alto, Calif., Blanchette was expecting to redshirt his freshman year and slowly get acquainted with the soccer program. But due to some early injuries to veteran teammates, Blanchette has now been the starter for 10 straight games.

“I felt like I was competing for the job but it definitely fell into my lap,” said Blanchette.

“But now it’s my job to keep it and prove it’s my spot.”

Head Coach Paul Krumpe’s philosophy for often redshirting freshmen goalies is to get them acclimatized and up to speed before playing in games. “We weren’t expecting him to play much this year,” said Krumpe. “Thank goodness we had Paul in the program, because he’s stepped up in a huge way as a freshman goalkeeper and has been very, very good for us.”

For an LMU’s men’s soccer team, defense is a huge emphasis. It can be a bit daunting for a freshman goalkeeper to get thrown into the net against top-notch college competition, but Blanchette has exceeded expectations.

“It’s a tough position to step into and play right away,” said Krumpe. “Fortunately for us, Paul’s been able to jump in right away to the level we’re playing at. He’s been good at making tremendous saves, he’s kicked the ball well and he’s held the ball well.”

As a center back and senior defensive captain, redshirt Mitch Boland explained the importance of trust between teammates, saying, “You

want to be sure that he’s going to be able to get the job done, and Paul’s definitely been able to do that so far despite the [team’s] record.”

Blanchette has been giving up 1.49 goals per game, saving over 76 percent of shots on goal.

“It’s a higher pace than I was used to, but I enjoy being challenged,” Blanchette admitted. “I’ve been lucky to be put into a great environment to keep on improving and keep getting better.”

Since conference play has begun, the coaching staff has played around with countless different lineups and rota-

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Eighteen-year-old freshman Paul Blanchette stepped up to the goalkeeping task for this year’s men’s soccer team. To date, he has started 10 games, notching a .761 save percentage and 1.49 goals per game average. tions. Everyone has their good and bad days, but the man in the net has remained as solid as any starter since he took over more than a month ago.

“In my mind, he’s probably been the most consistent guy on the field for us so far this season,” said Boland.

Both Blanchette and the coaching staff saw LMU as a good soccer fit, but Blanchette is also enjoying his life on campus outside of the sport.

“The class sizes are perfect, … the people are great here, everyone’s happy here, it’s a great atmosphere, it’s a good place to live, the weather ’s great and I can’t complain,” said Blanchette.

While soccer seems to always be on his mind and a part of every answer, Blanchette also enjoys going to class, especially his biology lab. He is currently an athletic training major but is exploring his options.

“He’s been very mature as a freshman and we haven’t noticed many situations where we’ve thought, ‘Oh God, we’ve got a freshman goalkeeper here.’ That’s not the case.

He’s stepped in and been like a veteran right from the get go,” said Krumpe.

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October 22, 2012 Page 16

Kluwe steps up and stands out

Volleyball turns it around

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NFL player Chris Kluwe makes headlines for his intelligent defense of marriage equality.

y earliest memory of a punt is from my freshman year of high school football. I was on the sidelines – I spent a lot of time freshman year playing left benchwarmer – as I watched our punt team take the field.

Our punter, whose name I can’t remember for the life of me, posed dramatically before signaling the snap.

It went 12 yards.

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By Cruz Quinonez invested in the Asst. Sports Editor game, laughter from the third and fourth string players who didn’t care. I remember being too dumbfounded to do either as I watched our opposition start with the ball at our own 30-yard line.

Sadly, punters are often overlooked despite how pivotal they are to the game. The only reason I know my favorite team’s (The Oakland Raiders. Yeah I know, go ahead, laugh. Done? Okay) punter – Shane Lechler – is because he was arguably the best player on the squad for several years. Several long, sad years.

Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is the only other punter ’s name I know, but not for the reasons you might think.

Not to say he isn’t a successful punter. According to his profile on the team’s website, he set a team record for gross punt average with an average of 47.6 yards per try and broke the old team record when he notched 33 punts of more than 50 yards in 2008. He holds several other records as well. Kluwe is good at his job, needless to say, but that’s not why he’s becoming so well known.

“Football is what I do for a living, but it’s not even remotely who I am,”

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Sam Borsos looks at what the women’s volleyball team needs to do right to compete in the WCC.

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Junior midfielder Darien Pyka (20) scored the lone goal in the first minute of overtime to extend the Lions win streak to three yesterday. LMU started their streak against St. Mary’s last Sunday, and their biggest win came in upset fashion, beating No. 15 rival Pepperdine 3-0 last Thursday.

Soccer keeps winning streak alive Women’s soccer team sweeps the weekend, taking down San Francisco and No. 15 Pepperdine.

By Cruz Quinonez Asst. Sports Editor

Women’s soccer has been on a hot streak after winning their third straight game on Sunday against University of San Francisco (USF) 1-0. The Lions have been playing particularly well lately, winning against nationally-ranked No.15 Pepperdine University, 3-0, on Friday.

The Lions’ defenders were key to their victory against Pepperdine. LMU opened up the game with a quick volley of goals in the opening minutes of the game. Freshman defender Cassidy Nicks scored the first goal for LMU in the 5th minute. Sophomore midfielder Emily Maletis knocked in a header afterward

in the 9th minute. Junior defender Etajha Gilmer followed up with a goal two minutes later and the Lions never looked back. Despite Pepperdine’s 21-10 shot advantage, LMU managed to shut them out.

The Lions recorded another shutout against USF on Sunday. Again the defense played tough, holding the Dons to only seven shots and getting off 17 of their own. The match was 0-0 at the end of regulation as the Lions struggled to find the net despite their shot advantage.

It wasn’t that way for long; as junior midfielder Darien Pyka scored only 11 seconds into overtime to end the game.

LMU will look to extend their winning streak when they head up to Spokane, Wash. this Friday, Oct. 26 to play Gonzaga and on Sunday, Oct. 28 when they go to Portland, Ore. to play the University of Portland.

he LMU women’s volleyball team (11-9, 2-5) took on Gonzaga University (9-11, 1-6) and Portland (6-15, 0-7) in West Coast Conference (WCC) play this weekend and won both games. The two teams, currently ranked No. 8 and No. 9 in WCC play respectively, are the only two teams ranked below No. 7 LMU in WCC. Coming off of their first road loss this season to nationally-ranked No. 13 University Sam’s Slam of San Diego (16-2,

By Sam Borsos 8-0) last Saturday, Sports Intern Oct. 13, this weekend on the road was huge for the Lions. LMU beat Gonzaga University in straight sets, (25-16, 25-20, 25-21) last Thursday and shut out Portland, winning 25-18, 25-16, 2514.

The Lions, who recently went on a four-game losing streak in WCC play, needed this sweep over the weekend to help put the team back on track. It not only puts them to almost .500 in WCC play, but gives them a morale boost for upcoming games.

So far, the team has come out with a lot of heart this season, but fallen short in WCC conference games.

LMU started off the 2012 season strong with an 8-4 preseason record and grabbed the first WCC game against Saint Mary’s College in three sets, 25-19, 26-24, 28-26.

However, the next time the Lions got a conference win was their victory over Santa Clara University at home on Thursday, Oct. 11.

The team has had its ups and downs during matches, but needs to be consistent in WCC play in order to finish as one of the top teams. The team has strong hitters, including

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MEN’S WATER POLO UPDATE LIONS LOSE 3 STRAIGHT

The No. 9 Lions lost two crucial games this week as No. 10 Long Beach State (LBSU) and No. 11 UC San Diego defeated the short-handed Lions 13-7 and 7-4, respectively.

The Lions now occupy the No. 2 spot in the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) standings after the loss to the Tritons on Saturday. The Lions are 7-2 in conference, and UC San Diego (UCSD) is now 8-2.

The game began as a back-and-forth affair, with the Lions tying their conference rivals at three apiece early in the third quarter. But UCSD went on a run, scoring the next four goals to take a commanding 7-3 lead into the fourth quarter. The Tritons held LMU off the board for 13 minutes, but LMU scored its final goal with 49 seconds left.

The Lions have played three top-11 teams in their last three games and have lost all three. The Lions traveled to non-conference rival LBSU 49ers on Thursday, only to lose 13-7.

LBSU jumped to a 5-0 lead in the first quarter

of Thursday’s away game on the campus of LBSU at Campus Pool. Despite sophomore attacker Seth Coldren and redshirt sophomore attacker Matt Stiponovich scoring two goals apiece for the Lions, the Lions could never sustain their comeback attempt.

The Lions cut the LBSU lead to 7-4 at the half and 7-5 early in the third quarter, but the 49ers would score the next three to put the contest out of the Lions’ reach.

Stiponovich was out of the lineup for the last several weeks due to concussion-like symptoms.

Despite the return, the Lions still missed three starters in the loss.

The Lions will travel up to Northern California for their next two tests as they face conference rivals UC Davis and Santa Clara University on Oct. 26 and 27, respectively.

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The Lions have not lost three straight games since the 2007-2008 season.

Since that point, the Lions have appeared in the NCAA championships 3 out of the last 4 years.