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Student sustains serious injuries An LMU student fell off a 6-foot platform at an SAE party at USC last Thursday. Kevin O’Keeffe and Ali Swenson Loyolan Staff

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An LMU student was hospitalized after an incident that occurred at a party Thursday night at the University of Southern California (USC), according to the Daily Trojan, USC’s daily news publication. As confirmed by junior communication studies major Jessica Bowling, the student is Carson Barenborg. Bowling was with Barenborg at the party on Thursday, where she fell from a 6-foot platform “headfirst into the concrete.” Barenborg was bleeding and screaming, Bowling said, resulting in paramedics transporting her to a local hospital. “I followed and stayed with her until her parents got there,” Bowling told a Loyolan reporter in a Facebook message early Tuesday morning. “She’s still there, and she has several fractures in her skull, paralysis in her face, broken eardrums and amnesia.” According to Bowling, Barenborg remained in critical condition Tuesday morning. Both the Daily Trojan and Bowling said that the party was at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house on USC’s Greek Row. As a result of eight hospitalizations at parties this past weekend, USC’s Greek Row has effectively been shut down. The sanctions for the Row include an enforced no-alcohol policy at all events on the Row and a requirement that all events be submitted for approval ahead of time. – Additional reporting by Carly Barnhill, copy editor.

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Vigil attendees pay respect to victims of domestic violence and breast cancer Belles and Marians service organizations hosted a vigil on Monday, Oct. 14, around Foley Fountain in light of October being the awareness month for both domestic violence and breast cancer. All LMU service organizations were invited to attend in honor those who have suffered from breast cancer or been victims of domestic violence. For more photos, visit our Facebook page.

Students’ families affected by shutdown The government shutdown, which ended last night, affected more than federal employees. Casey Kidwell Asst. News Editor @c_kidwell

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Magis service organization and Pi Beta Phi sorority host Homeless Awareness Week Magis service organization and Pi Beta Phi sorority are hosting a series of events to raise awareness about homelessness this week. Since Monday, Oct. 14, students have been sleeping outside on the grass in front of St. Rob’s in an act of solidarity with people who are homeless. Brian Martin (left), a senior athletic training major, slept outside on Monday. For more photos, visit our Facebook page.

Something happened that this nation has not seen for 18 years at the start of this month: The U.S. federal government shut down. The last time this occurred was 1995, when the shutdown lasted 21 days due to “an inability to compromise on several issues, namely Medicare,” as stated in the Oct. 10 Loyolan article “It’s more than just health care.” Fast forward 18 years, and the government finds itself at a similar crossroads, feeling the pressure of such issues as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, and providing necessary funding for Congress. To put it simply, the federal government needs money each year; however, if Congress finds they cannot agree on how to fund them, then it shuts down, according to the Sept. 30 Washington Post article

“Absolutely everything you will need to know about how the government shutdown will work.” On Oct. 1, Congress found itself in this predicament and thus was forced to close its doors, only reopening last night. Perhaps this can be chalked up to the disagreement issues occurring between a Republican-controlled House and a Democrat-controlled Senate. For example, according to the same Washington Post article, the House passed a funding bill over the last weekend in September that delayed Obamacare for a year and repealed a tax on medical devices. However, the Senate rejected that measure and the two went back and forth for a few more votes to no avail, thus prompting the shutdown. Government jobs immediately felt the repercussions of the shutdown. Freshman marketing major Ileana Vior-Quintanilla’s family was among those affected by the shutdown. Her mom works for the Food and Drug Administration and was furloughed until the shutdown was remedied. Quintanilla said that because her mom had been unable to go into the office or check in at See Shutdown | Page 3

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This issue, Asst. News Editor Sonja Bistranin sits down with Asst. SPS director, Dr. Tracy Shaw to discuss National Mental Health Day and Student Psychological Services.

What is SPS? Student Psychological Services. We have a very intelligent staff: we have seven Ph.D psychologists, we have three Ph.D post-doc fellows and we are all generalists, which means we specialize in working with college populations.

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with the shutdown has become her daily routine. While Quintanilla said that her mom has been able to come visit her more at school, she “knows that work is where she needs and wants to be.” Aside from the effects of the government shutdown on state workers and jobs across the nation, it also had some unusual repercussions across the United States. Some national parks as well as monuments experienced their own shutdown at the start of the government’s. According to the Oct. 16 CBS News article “National parks caught in partisan government shutdown blame game,” on the first day of the shutdown some World War II veterans had to physically move some barricades to access the World War II memorial. Beyond the scope of the nation, it seems that other countries have felt a degree of the government shutdown as well.

Junior chemistry major Lauren Carlson said that her parents, who are currently celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary in Europe, tried to visit Omaha beach in Normandy, France, but found it was closed due to the shutdown. “I thought it was interesting how our shutdown could affect places abroad to that degree,” Carlson said. At the close of the sixteenth day of the shutdown, the light at the end of the tunnel had finally been reached. The CNN article published early Wednesday morning titled “Senate Reaches Deal to End Shutdown, avoid Default” revealed that the Senate “announced a deal to end the partial government shutdown and avoid a possible U.S. default as soon as the end of this week.” As of 8:08 p.m. CDT, the Chicago Tribune article “Bill to reopen agencies, raise debt limit heads to President,” reported that the earlier proposed bill passed with a 285-144 vote in the House

following an overwhelming vote in the Senate. Representative Charlie Dent said in this article, “It’s not a win for anyone, particularly the insititution of Congress or the presidency for that matter. The bill represents the conclusion of a difficult period from which I hope that many can draw important lessons.” The short-term plan, signed by President Barack Obama just before Loyolan press time, includes a number of details to provide for the reopening and continuation of the federal government. According to the CNN article, the deal would reopen the government and fund it until Jan. 15 of 2014. In addition, it raises the debt limit until Feb. 7 as well as strengthen verification measures for people getting subsidies under Obamacare. Finally, it sets up budget negotiations between the House and Senate for a longterm spending plan, according to CNN.

What services does SPS offer?

We have individual counseling … and we also have group counseling. There’s also always someone available during

sis. We also go out and do presentations on campus. We have a whole series of workshops every Wednesday – Wellness Wednesdays – from 12:00-12:45 p.m. in Von Der Ahe (room healthy relationships, sleep and panic disorder.

What is National Mental Health Day? National Mental Health Day is a day that’s designated to really assist students, faculty and staff on the importance of recognizing that mental health is an issue that many students struggle with. It’s our opportunity to educate the university population on not only the importance of mental health, but recognizing and destigmatizing some of the fears and misperceptions people have around depression and anxiety disorders.

How did National Mental Health Day come to LMU? At LMU, we’ve been participating in National Mental Health Day for the last 10 years. I know it was started by an organization that was concerned about the high suicide rate on college campuses and recognizing that there was a tremendous need to educate students on issues related to depression and anxiety.

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Why is mental health important for students specifically?

Partly because we know that mental health is a common issue that a lot of students deal with on campus. We know 10 percent of students in any given college population struggle with depression. If that depression is untreated, it can lead to more serious mental health issues.

If students couldn’t make it to the Convo event, what are some other resources for them? I would suggest going online and taking SPS’s selfassessment test. We want students to know that if they are depressed, feeling hopeless, have low energy, withdrawing from others, changing their sleep habits or

concentrating, then those are some signs that they may be depressed.

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Graduate Division reforms with task force

Graduate Division ready to fulfill Strategic Plan’s goals for leadership. Ali Swenson

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Starting last year, LMU has been “leading a new dedication to graduate programs” through its Strategic Plan, according to Shane Martin, dean of Graduate Studies and the School of Education. The Strategic Plan, a “blueprint for moving the University forward,” as stated on the LMU website, was approved by the Board of Trustees in May 2012 and features programs and ideas for the University to emphasize in the years from 2012 to 2020. “Leadership in Graduate Education” was placed second in a list of six strategic themes for LMU to focus on specifically. Pleased with what he called an “unprecedented” attention to LMU’s Graduate Division, Martin described the importance of the Graduate Division at the University. “The fact that we have graduate programs at the masters and doctoral level means that within our academic community, we have faculty and students who are

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doing academic work at that more in-depth graduate level,” Martin said. “It enriches the academic discourse and adds value to the whole community. I think it’s important that all of us understand how the different parts of the University fit together.” Director of Graduate Admission Chaké Kouyoumjian explained that the presence of master’s degree programs and two doctoral programs – the Juris Doctor and the Doctor in Education – on LMU’s campus not only enhances the community of academia, but also allows a formal classification of the University as “comprehensive.” “That’s how we’re classified by the Carnegie Classification of Higher Education Institutions,” Kouyoumjian said. “Comprehensive means that you offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees and you have doctorate programs. It’s a prestige for undergraduate students to know that they are graduating from a comprehensive university other than just a baccalaureate institution.” In addition to making it known that LMU is a comprehensive university, Kouyoumjian hopes that the Strategic Plan will strengthen the Graduate Division further.

Kouyoumjian explained that the Strategic Plan has already had tangible effects, including the creation of a Task Force under Martin to work on a variety of practical goals, such as attaining more financial aid, housing, support services and after-hours service for graduate students. The Plan has also allowed for a new Master of Arts in yoga studies, a Master of Science in accounting and a certificate in lean systems management in the systems engineering program. Another goal is to make the graduate programs increasingly professional. “Graduate programs have been characterized in the past as always good but … somewhat independent,” Martin said. “What we’re doing now is trying to move forward by having more cohesion among our graduate programs.” In the first year of the Plan’s establishment, graduate programs increased enrollment from about 2,100 to about 2,200 students, according to Kouyoumjian. “We like to think positively,” she said. “We’re putting in all the effort to create new programs.” Martin is also eager to see what is to come for the Graduate Division. “It starts with a vision,” he said.

Objectives for Leadership in Graduate Education

1 2 3 Assess, redesign and enhance the leadership and governance structures for graduate and professional education to provide coordination, support, advocacy and oversight.

Strengthen and develop graduate and professional programs that meet the changing demands of society.

Create innovative programs employing alternative delivery methods that respond to the needs of 21st century graduate students.

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e all cope with tragedy differently. In a minute, the desire to be informed sometimes some cases, the rumor mill churns, leads to latching onto and spreading false inforspreading half-truths as far as the ear mation. The opposite approach – ignoring the can hear. In others, the community turns its incident – may seem more prudent, but is, back, casting judgment on the victim or pre- unfortunately, equally damaging. The Loyolan staff is well aware of how easy tending nothing happened. And sometimes, in situations that are unfortunately rarer than they those two extremes are to reach. In our 24-hour should be, people react with support, kindness news cycle, sensationalism would help us stand out and grab readers. On the flip side, ignorand generosity. Sensationalizing stories or sweeping them ing the difficult stories would allow us to avoid controversy and put our efforts under the rug: two responses, elsewhere. But ethically, both each damaging to the victim Such a terrible as journalists and as people, and the community, but also two of the easiest ways to react. tragedy is unimaginable we can’t allow ourselves to take It’s what lies between the two – we cannot begin to the easy ways out. We have to extremes – true sympathy – empathize. But we can be sympathetic, and we have to that is more difficult. and must sympathize. reach that middle ground. We at the Loyolan are keeping As reported in the front page the student, her friends and her story “Student recovers from injury,” an LMU student sustained major inju- family in our thoughts and prayers in what must ries at a USC party last week. According to a be an incredibly challenging time. We’re confifriend who was with her at the party, she was dent that the LMU community will do the same. Some have said that the only response is to still in serious condition as of Tuesday morning. It’s doubtless that family and friends of the protect the victim by not saying anything at all, student are grief-stricken. Such a terrible trag- for fear of false information spreading. But the edy is unimaginable. It’s easy to sympathize, but members of our community need true sympahard to fully understand the pain and suffering thy in difficult times, and for us, that includes of the student and her family. But we can and getting the most accurate, relevant and responmust try to understand. A student recovering sible version of events to our audience. Through from an accident of this magnitude needs assur- knowing and understanding what happened, it’s ance that she has support from her whole com- our hope that the community can truly come together to love and support members of that munity – free of judgment and speculation. In a world of news that moves a million miles same community.

Gender imbalance in tech field Taylor Kirkham Contributor

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ith billions of Facebook users across the globe and a constant flow of tweets splashing across our Internet browsers, it comes as no surprise that technology is the fastest growing sector of the American economy. Yet, in an industry that earns revenue primarily off female users, there is one glitch in the system: These companies are led mainly by males. This unequal atmosphere has kept women from working within these corporations and has raised eyebrows across the country, especially following a recent New York Times article that revealed Twitter only has one woman among its top officials. This astonishing fact has put Twitter, as well as the entire technology industry, under the spotlight, demanding they make dramatic changes to diversify their businesses. The statements released from each of these companies have held the same general explanation: There are not enough women in the engineering field to begin with. Although this may be true, let us backpedal and explore why women have steered clear of the tech industry in the first place. According to a 2012 CNET Article by Ben Parr, women avoid these jobs because they are often ostracized and unwelcome in the working environment. He states, “Why aren’t there more women in tech? It’s the wrong question to ask. The right question to ask is this: How do we change the culture of the tech industry to be fair and friendly to women?” This statement is validated through numerous studies conducted over the past several years, particularly a 2013 study conducted by The Women Technologists Count. Their research revealed that because women leave the tech industry, due to lack of promotions and aversion in the company culture, it nearly doubles the rate of men in the industry.

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The importance of helping women climb up the corporate ladder in these tech corporations is not solely for gender equality, but also to reach out to women, who are the chief consumers of these companies. According to a study conducted last month by The Pew Research Center, women use social media more frequently than men. By promoting females to executive positions, it will alleviate the issue of gender equality while simultaneously strengthening these businesses. Last month, Twitter’s vice president of engineering, Adam Messinger, stated that one of the top priorities at Twitter was to have more women on the board, stating, “Half our customers, more or less, are women, and we want to have empathy for our customers. Part of that is having a wide variety of opinions in-house.” In order to shift the status quo, there must be clear guidelines set throughout the

tech world to blaze this new trail. In a 2013 Huffington Post article by Marilyn Nagel, she challenged claims by various tech companies regarding diversifying their workforce. She stressed the importance of holding them responsible for their statements, saying, “If tech companies are truly looking for women, they need to hold hiring managers accountable for hiring women at least in proportion to the available supply.” In a time period where women are making significant headway in almost every field, we must strive to diversify these industries by creating a welcoming and fair environment for every sex, race and ethnicity. Gender should not alter a person’s credibility as a leader in these corporations, or any industries across our nation. This is the opinion of Taylor Kirkham, a sophomore communication studies major from Minneapolis, Minn. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinion, or email cchenelle@theloyolan.com.

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Don’t treat ‘fat’ like a dirty word one who’s heard a lot of them. With scientists fervently trying to make a distinct correlation between fatness and death, being called fat is not only Chelsea Chenelle hurtful, but terrifying, delivering a swift blow to your mortality. Not Opinion Editor only are you ugly in the eyes of the @LoyolanOpinion world, but your body is a threat. ou don’t grow up on the But what does fat really mean? verge of 300 pounds and end Socially, we have coded it to mean up with effortlessly high self- ugly, worthless, lazy. Fat people are esteem. I will never forget how my assumed to have no self-control. body was used as a battleground What we are missing is the idea that throughout my adolescence. the word fat is a neutral adjective There was the battle of custom that has been hijacked in a culture of ordering school uniforms because I semantics. was too big for the stock sizes. There LMU’s chapter of Delta Delta Delwas the health battle that pitted ta Fraternity has declared this week me against a nu“Fat Talk Free” tritionist, where I Week, promoting Being fat is the was prescribed a body image awareprotein shake diet opposite of skinny, ness and even getat age eight. Going ting Stacy Nadeau, but that is where one of the models to school became a daily battle against the meaning of the from the infamous my peers who were Dove Campaign word ends. always there to refor Real Beauty, to mind me that yes, I speak on the abyswas still fat. mal state of bodily self esteem. I But more harmful than any exter- think that this is a great way to disnal attack was the endless war that cuss an issue that is always present waged within myself – how could in our lives, but rarely openly talked I ever be valuable when so many about. However, I take issue in the people saw my body as flawed in the language being used. In calling it worst way? “Fat Talk Free,” a week meant to raise I was a perfectly healthy child who awareness, we end up only reinforchated running laps just as much as ing the negative connotation of the the next kid. But because I carried word ‘fat’. It is something we can’t the label of “fat,” it became an excuse mention, something so offensive for everything. In our culture, fat is that we need to dedicate a week to just about the worst insult you can eradicating it from our vocabulary. hurl – and that’s coming from some- In order to feel good about ourselves,

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LMU’s chapter of Delta Delta Delta Fraternity hosted Stacy Nadeau, a model for the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty, to speak on body image awareness and self-esteem as part of their “Fat Talk Free” Week. in order to feel beautiful, we need to our value based on our bodies. the word, but to reclaim our bodforget about fat. Instead of being free of fat talk, I ies, treating them with the respect But when this week is over, and suggest changing the conversation they deserve rather than as a battlewe look at ourselves in the mir- surrounding the word fat and the ground for weighted words and unror and still see that adipose tissue, idea of self-confidence as a whole. warranted opinions. what happens then? We will not Being fat is the opposite of skinny, This is the opinion of Chelsea Chenelle, have Stacy Nadeau to tell us we are but that is where the meaning of a junior art history major from San Diego, beautiful when we get dressed for the word ends. It does not mean Calif. Tweet comments to class every morning. Instead, it will “worse,” and it does not mean “ugly.” @LoyolanOpinion, or email be that same little voice that judges I think it’s time to not only reclaim cchenelle@theloyolan.com.

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EDITOR RE: “Trustees vote unanimous,” Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, Page 1 Dear Executive Editorial Board: I applaud President Burcham and the Board of Trustees for coming up with a compromise on the issue of abortion coverage in University-sponsored health plans. I appreciate that the Board and President Burcham attempted to address the concerns of faculty and staff on all sides of the issue in a thoughtful and balanced manner. Nevertheless, as a male staff member, the Board’s resolution leaves me in an uncomfortable position relative to my female colleagues at LMU. While women at LMU are faced with the decision of whether or not to add and pay for the extra coverage for abortions, I face no

such choice. This does not seem fair and it creates a division between men and women in our community that is unnecessary and harmful. In order to express my solidarity with women in the LMU community and consistent with my support for women’s reproductive rights, I have decided to purchase the extra abortion coverage for myself despite the fact that I cannot use the coverage. I would like to emphasize that my decision to purchase the additional coverage is not a statement of my own moral position on abortion. Michael Doyle, Ph.D. Staff psychologist

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Risks in ‘Awakening’ Director talks are worth rewarding show challenges The musical has some pitfalls, but it’s consistently engaging.

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At what point does sheer risktaking become more impressive than the actual result? It’s a question that comes to mind while watching the Del Rey Players’ first production of the year, “Spring Awakening,” the Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater musical about youth, love and sex, opening tonight at Del Rey Theatre in North Hall. “Spring Awakening” is not an easy musical to perform. It’s vocally challenging for almost every performer – especially the male lead, Melchior, played here by freshman theatre arts major Kevin Dwyer, who is expected to jump to almost every possible pitch throughout his songs. It’s heart-wrenching – extremely so for Wendla (sophomore health and human sciences major Lacey Smith) who gets put through the emotional wringer. It also often requires the actors to be giving full performances in voice and emotion at once – special mention must go to Moritz (senior theatre arts major Jakob Berger), who is the least prominent of the main characters but does so much more every moment he’s on stage. All of this alone would be hard. Yet director and senior theatre arts major Adam Dlugolecki has turned up the difficulty level by adding complex choreography (by senior dance and psychology double major Grace Goodwin) to several musical numbers. There’s so much happening you have to marvel at the scope of the show – but is any of it really helping the material? The answer: yes. Also: no. But mostly: sometimes. Some songs benefit significantly from the added choreography – “The Dark I Know

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While Kevin O’Keeffe admires director Adam Dlugolecki’s risk-taking, not all the additions benefit his version of “Spring Awakening,” opening today. Well” goes from a dark ballad to an absolutely devastating confessional duet. Yet some songs are crushed under the weight of everything that’s happening – “I Believe” just looks silly, as the dancers surrounding Melchior and Wendla in a moment of raw passion distract the audience from one of the musical’s most important scenes. At Monday’s tech rehearsal, the first for the show, things still needed to be tightened up. Small glitches, like Dwyer missing key changes, will likely be ironed out in the final version of the show, so it’s not worth fretting over. The chemistry is worrisome, though: Dwyer and Smith just don’t click. Almost every other pairing, romantic or platonic, has more sizzle. Junior theatre arts major Cameron Tapella and sophomore theatre arts major Mike Rose share a particularly strong spark in their duet, “The Word of Your Body (Reprise),” that makes the main coupling feel ice cold in comparison. Melchior and Wendla’s relationship is hardly warm and fuzzy – the chemistry could have been dark and dangerous instead. But despite Smith’s virtuosic performance as

Wendla – truly one of the best performances from an actress at LMU in years, so full of longing for more in her life – no form of chemistry ever bubbles up to the surface. Dwyer is mostly solid as Melchior, but he seems the most distracted by all the extras Dlugolecki has added. His voice is a great fit on bombastic songs like “Totally F***ed,” but a total mismatch on quieter ones like “Left Behind.” Berger is a revelation as Moritz, bringing a boyish energy to the part that works wonders. “Spring Awakening” is worth seeing because of its strong ensemble – truly not a weak link among the actors – and for Dlugolecki’s fresh take on the material. It’s not always seamless; in some cases, it’s arguably damaging to the intention of the text. But it’s that kind of experimentation that should be encouraged by the LMU theatre scene. Dlugolecki’s “Awakening” may not be better than a straightforward adaptation would have been, but it is certainly more interesting.

What’s it like to direct an adaptation of a show that has won nine Tonys? Senior theatre arts major Adam Dlugolecki brings “Spring Awakening” to the Del Rey Players, giving sutdents a chance to perform the iconic parts. The Loyolan spoke with the director, Dlugolecki, about the upcoming performance. Do you have any concerns with bringing a show with such controversial content to the LMU community? No. My only concern would be that this show does not make people think. My purpose in putting this show up was to get people to think and discuss the topics within the show. I’m not trying to shock the audience or make them concentrate on the taboo nature of the show. Rather, I want audiences to acknowledge that these issues do plague and affect our society, and to think of ways to solve these issues.

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What was the biggest challenge of putting this show together? The biggest challenge has been getting everything accomplished within six weeks. The actors have had to learn complex harmonies and difficult dances, memorize lines and do extensive character work, all while still being full-time students and workers at LMU. Further, with this show, the actors are required to go to darker places. Reaching that depth, as well as maintaining all the technical aspects of the show, has

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This is the opinion of Kevin O’Keeffe, a senior screenwriting major from Austin, Texas. Tweet comments to @LoyolanArts, or email kokeeffe@theloyolan.com.

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‘Tapping the Third Realm’ extends to Otis for ‘Chance Operations’ exhibit LMU’s semester-long exhibit “Tapping the Third Realm” goes beyond this campus. “Chance Operations, Random Access,” a library exhibit at Otis College of Art and Design, on display now until Dec. 8, is the result of a collaboration between both schools. Back in 1989, esteemed visual artist and composer John Cage was asked to compose a piece of work that reflected his own life. Cage instead created an exhibit-like program that displayed a wide range of mediums. Art, videos, installations and music all interchanged randomly throughout the exhibit on any given day, almost like a circus of art. The show went on tour around the country with the name “Rolywholyover: A Circus.” Inside the doors of the Millard Sheets Library, guests will find a glass case enclosing 15 different pieces of art. Audiences cannot touch or interact with the art or texts, but an information guide reveals exactly what can be found inside. There are sketches, books, stamps and photography, each having absolutely no relation to the other. Ironically, the randomness of the exhibit is thoroughly calculated. Every piece has come from either the Otis Artists’ Book Collection, circulated library books or from the Otis Laboratory Press collection. All the works were compiled into a list totaling 2,304

items. According to the exhibit information, the list is divided into 64 segments of 36 items and then subsequently divided into six lines of six items each. Guests are not told how often the works will be changed, contributing to the theme of unpredictability. Otis librarian Cathy Chambers was inspired to recreate Cage’s idea of randomness from “Circus” through the method of the “I Ching,” or “Book of Changes,” an ancient Chinese text. The book is extremely dense, but the idea of “I Ching” prevents readers--or in this case art goers-- from falling into a cycle of simply fulfilling expectations. The goal is that random works of art will cause audiences to ask different, unexpected questions in the hopes of achieving a deeper philosophical understanding. The “Chance Operations, Random Access” collection is a smaller segment of the larger exhibit, “Tapping the Third Realm,” which similarly explores ideas of self-discovery and even spirituality within the creative process. Various programs and series will display different pieces of art on each campus. “Tapping the Third Realm” is also on display until Dec. 8 at both Otis’ Ben Maltz Gallery and LMU’s Laband Art Gallery. -- Marissa Morgan, asst. Life+Arts editor

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Be competitive, but also be a good sport teammates’ time. Also, no matter if you win or lose, keep in mind that the other team has put in hard work for this day, and respect and good sportsmanship is important. This day is supposed to be a highlight for Greek Life, not an example of bad behavior. The event is not only special for the players, but for spectators as well. Members of the competing organizations who aren’t actually playing will be shouting out creative cheers from the sidelines. If you are one of those students

who sometimes gets bored on Sundays or claims that there “is nothing to do on campus on the weekends,” make sure you check out this competition. Have a happy and safe 2013 Greek Week football, everyone. I will see you out there on the field. This is the opinion of Dan Raffety, a senior communication studies major from Eagle Rock, Calif. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email draffety@theloyolan.com.

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Senior human health and sciences major Trevor Kovacs (left) of the Sigma Chi fraternity celebrates during last year’s Greek Week football tournament. Fraternity games begin at 10 a.m., while sorority games begin at 11 a.m. Raff’s Rap from Page 12

your best, no matter the situation.

including some early morning practices, to gain an edge for this big day.

Make sure you are healthy.

Respect other teams and referees.

This day takes a toll. With potentially three games in one day, it is vital to have a healthy body and mind from the onset. Eat a little healthier this week, get some extra sleep and say a quick prayer, if that’s your thing. Get your mind and body ready, because this is a marathon of a day and you do not want to be caught with a pulled muscle or a bad case of dehydration.

I hope this is self-evident, but in the heat of the moment, people’s competitive spirit sometimes can cloud judgment. The intramural referees are doing their best and are there because they want to be. Despite this event being a competitive one, remember that it’s supposed to be fun. Taking this event too seriously could jeopardize you and your

Take it seriously. This is an intense event. People compete hard and want to win. For those who have not played before, the intensity will be evident from the start and the competition will be real. Remember to keep up the integrity of the games by trying

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Ramirez will randomly pick the other three players for their teams from the crowd of students that night. Lawson wanted to add this interaction with the fans to ensure students feel a closer connection to the athletes. “We want to try integrating things with the fans, making it more interactive so that they really feel like a part of the team,” Lawson said. For the athletes, this is one of the first times they will get to show off their skills and personalities to the student body. Lopez-Wood, who will also be performing with the women’s basketball team in the dance competition, felt that the competition aspect of Madness has worked out well for her team. “The experience has been great. A lot of different ideas, creativity is flowing and everyone is so ready for the finished product,” Lopez-Wood said. “Because we are such a cohesive unit, there was no problem putting our many ideas into one big picture. Balancing school, practice, weights and a social life on top of learning a new dance is our only challenge.” Men’s basketball redshirt senior forward Alex Osborne said he feels the same way. As this will be his second time performing in Madness and his last season on the court, he hopes the fans will enjoy what the teams have been working hard to put together for the dance competition. “Considering the stuff we’ve been practicing, I think

a lot of people are going to be really surprised,” Osborne said. “It’s going to be crazy. We are definitely going to win.” Some of the funniest parts of the night will come from the dance competition, where 10 different sports teams will be performing. “They know they’re not professionals,” Lawson said, so the teams typically take a humorous approach to the dances. The softball team has taken the win the past two years in a row, and are “looking for a three-peat”, Lawson said. More than just a way to gain exposure for their respective sports, the players will also get a chance to show off their personalities outside of a game situation. “This is a night for them to have some fun and be normal students for the night,” Lawson said. “For once, they won’t have to think about whether they have practice or weights training the next morning. It’s a chance for them to relieve stress a little bit.”

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ATHLETE Akio

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it has been a season of watching her sister as she attempts to cement herself at the top of the LMU record books. “I’ve always looked up to her, so obviously it’s been really awesome watching her play,” Nikki said. “I know how great of a player she is, so it’s nice having her there as inspiration and being the model figure for me.” Before LMU, the Martino sisters were decorated high school soccer players, leading Beckham High School to the 2010 CIF and State finals. The sisters recalled a moment in the semifinals of the State Championships when one crucial play exemplified the chemistry both players share on the field. “I dribbled down the line, and Tawni made a run in the box and I was able to cross it right to her for the goal,” Nikki said. “I knew she was going to go down the line, which is why I made that run into the box because I knew she would get it into me,” Tawni added. The sisters attribute their success to their communication and knowledge of each other’s tendencies in that particular instance and also to their play as Lions. “Whenever she’s on the field, I have a good idea of what she is going to do,” Tawni said. “When she crosses the ball, it’s going to be to your feet and a good placed ball. I know [Nikki] likes the ball to be played in front of her so that she

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Senior Tawni Martino is two goals away from the record for most goals scored at LMU. She has two goals this season, bringing her career total to 18. can run onto it instead of dribbling. Little things like that definitely help.” The Martinos’ teammates have also taken notice of the special connection the sisters have. “They can come onto the field and already have that relationship built,” redshirt senior Brittany Jagger said. “They know how to push each other and motivate each other in a way that we don’t know how to.” Senior defense Etajha Gilmer played with Tawni in high school and notices a difference when the two sisters are on the field together. “Tawni with her sister is a lot more comfortable,” Gilmer said. “She’s louder with her sister on the field, and it’s definitely a big confidence boost for Tawni.” Head coach Michelle Myers had experience with both players before LMU. Myers coached the

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Finish the sentence: Miley Cyrus is ______.

What do you want to be for Halloween?

Best movie you’ve seen in the past month?

“A mess.”

“‘Girls Gone Wild’ crew team.”

“Argo.”

“Innovative.”

“Jesse Pinkman.”

“Drive.”

“Twerker, a southern ratchet.”

“Si, from ‘Duck Dynasty.’”

“Inglorious Basterds.”

older Martino in the Olympic Development Program prior to her enrollment at LMU. With the Martinos’ only season together in college nearing an end, there have been glimpses of the havoc the sisters can wreack on opposing defenses. “I thought we were going to have the Martino combo during our game on Sunday. Tawni had a nice shot off and Nikki was making a nice run on the back post, but it just went wide,” Myers said. “I wish they had more time together. ... The time will come for Nikki, but unfortunately Tawni is already on her way out.” Perhaps Jagger best summed up the sisters’ relationship: “They’re sisters,” she said. “They bicker at each other like they’re sisters, but they’re best friends. I think having Tawni here as a senior provides that shoulder to lean on for Nikki.”

Things that’s been in your fridge the longest?

Current fad that bother you the most?

“Muscle Milk, “Penny boards.” three months.”

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(Senior, women’s soccer)

Brittany

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“Appalling.”

“Willie from ‘Duck Dynasty.’”

“Chasing Mavericks.”

“Ice cream, too long.”

“Fantasy football.”

“Couscous.”

“High-heeled Timberlands.”

“Guacamole from last Taco Tuesday, two weeks.”

“People that wear high-waisted shorts that shouldn’t wear high waisted shorts.”

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Martino sisters thrive together Women’s soccer’s Tawni and Nikki Martino are playing together again at LMU.

McFarlin (left) and sophomore forward Akio Ohtake-Gordon each scored goals to lead the Lions.

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W. SOCCER LMU fell 3-1 to Gonzaga last Sunday at home and dropped their eighth straight game. The Lions allowed two goals in the

M. GOLF Sophomore Chase Nicolai tied an LMU record birdies after his performance at the Cabo Collegiate in Mexico. Nicolai

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and recorded six straight birdies, tying Dusty Morton for LMU’s

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It is often said defense wins championships, but an overlooked aspect of team sports is the chemistry between players. When it comes to this unspoken bond, nobody knows and defines it better than senior forward Tawni and freshmen forward Nikki Martino. The Martino sisters have been playing together since they were young, and the years of playing together have made their connection on the field stronger. “From playing with [Nikki] and watching her club team over the past couple years, I know that she likes to go wide and take people on the outside,” Tawni said. “I know that’s her tendency so if she is going to do that and cut inside, I will try to make her run into the box. A lot of it is reading what she is going to do and already knowing what she likes to do on the field.” Both Martino sisters started playing soccer around the age of five after their parents signed them up for an American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) team. During their middle school years, both sisters played club soccer and from that point, their love for the game grew. Now, years later, the sisters play a meaningful role within the LMU soccer program. Tawni Martino entered the season ranked fourth for most goals scored in LMU soccer history. With two goals earlier in the season, she is now two shy of the all-time record. For the younger Martino,

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Senior forward Tawni Martino (right) and freshman forward Nikki Martino (left) are both starters for LMU. The two are reunited after playing together at Beckman High School.

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Friday’s Madness event will kick off men’s and women’s basketball seasons at LMU.

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MU students often complain that our university doesn’t have a football team and therefore lacks a certain intensity at sporting events. Well, ladies and gentlemen, get ready for 2013 Greek Week football. For those not familiar with the event, Greek Week football is an all-day tournament, in which the fraternities and sororities on campus compete in 40-minute flag football games. The winner not only earns yearlong bragging rights, but also a head start in the Greek Week standings. This year, the event will take place Sunday, Oct. 20. Last year, Lambda Chi Alpha finished first out of the fraternities, and Alpha Phi is coming off a two-year winning streak for the sororities. Despite my love for my team, Sigma Chi, both of these organizations are favorites this year because of the number of returning starters both clubs have coming off victories. I have participated for the last two years, and I can honestly say that Greek Week football is one of my favorite events throughout all of the academic year. Hundreds of people gather at Leavey Field on top of Drollinger parking lot to watch two fields of simultaneous football games with spirit and camaraderie at every turn. People have practiced weeks for this event, See Raff’s Rap | Page 11

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It’s one of the biggest events for athletics of the year, but what is all the ‘Madness’ about? “There’s definitely more to it than just a dance competition,” said Joel Lawson, the marketing manager of internal relations for the Athletic Department. On Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. in Gersten Pavilion, LMU’s annual Madness at Midnight promises to entertain students with appearances by athletic teams, dance groups and giveaways from ASLMU. According to Lawson, the idea for the event stems from the spirited national tradition where students attend the first practice of their school’s biggest athletic sport. LMU has put a spin on this custom by inviting all athletic teams to be involved, though it mainly functions as a large pep rally to tip off the basketball season. “I still want it to be more of a basketball event than anything else, because that is our big sport here and that is what we really want to push,” Lawson said. “We want to get exposure for them as their season is approaching. Their first game is a couple weeks after Madness, so we want to get students excited for basketball.” With this goal in mind, the event will

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Sophomore forward Nick Stover and his teammates hope to raise fan excitement for LMU’s men’s basketball team’s upcoming season at this year’s Madness event. include elements specific to basketball, including a dunk competition between three members of the men’s basketball team and a three-point shootout between redshirt sophomore forward C.J. Blackwell of the men’s basketball team and freshman guard Leslie Lopez-Wood

of the women’s team. New this year, men’s basketball senior guard Anthony Ireland will go head-to-head with senior guard for the women’s team, Hazel Ramirez, in a four-on-four competition. Ireland and See Madness | Page 10