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Sexual Students go mad for Madness assault reports increase LMU CARES spreads awareness on sexual misconduct as reported incidents increase. Julia Sacco News Editor
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The Department of Public Safety (DPS) received two reports of alleged sexual harassment, one report of potential sexual assault and one report of dating violence last week, as reported in the Loyolan’s online article “On the Prowl” posted on Oct. 14. While there is no clear reason for the increase in reports, those involved in the prevention believe it could be a result of increased awareness of sexual misconduct due to the LMU CARES campaign on campus. “It is very likely, and it is actually something nationally that has been part of the conversation on campuses…if you are doing a good job in education and prevention [of sexual misconduct] you will see an increase in reporting,” said Student Affairs Associate and director of LMU CARES Briana Maturi. Assistant Chief of DPS Patricia Coffelt also recognized that LMU CARES may have led to an increase in reports, as more people become aware of what constitutes sexual misconduct. “We are getting increased reporting from many different sources. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean it happened currently. [As a result of the campaign] some people may be reporting past incidents,” Coffelt said. Chief of DPS Hampton Cantrell echoed Coffelt’s remarks, stressing that the incidents reported may have happened in the past. “Because of the campaign and the national attention, clearly now there is a willingness to See Sexual Assault | Page 2
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This past Friday, students gathered in Gersten Pavilion for the annual Madness event. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams were introduced for the start of the basketball season, and dance teams such as Kuumba Beatz (pictured above) performed. In the LMU athletics dance competition, women’s softball took first place, followed by women’s basketball in second.
Art exhibit explores President Burcham societal perceptions speaks on ‘Change’ David W. Burcham discussed LMU’s growth and change in his last Convocation address. Carly Barnhill
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Students in the Art History course Curatorial Practices recently put on an art exhibit named “That Which is Seen.” The exhibit was featured in the Thomas P. Kelly Student Art Gallery from Sept. 29 to Oct. 17. Although students faced challenges, they came together to present the exhibit, For more on this story, see page 7.
Members of the LMU community gathered in Sacred Heart Chapel this past Thursday, Oct. 16 as President David W. Burcham delivered his last Presidential Convocation address. The theme and title of his speech was “Change,” and he addressed many different aspects of change that occurred during his time as president as well as upcoming changes for the University. Burcham stated that the goal of his speech was not to serve as a farewell, but rather to serve as a chance to look back on how far the University has come and where it may go in the future. He acknowledged that “we are in a fabulous place as a university” and that he is “certain that we are moving on the right track.” The speech touched on a variety of different transitions that the University has undergone and focused on three main points: academic
excellence, the Catholic Jesuit Marymount identity and university resources. He acknowledged that the University has grown and will continue to grow in these three areas. He also encouraged growth in diversity, identity and understanding. Junior communication studies major Tori Owens said she was inspired by Burcham’s speech and what he offered in his address. “I think that because LMU is in such a state of transition it was definitely necessary to address the topic of change, which Burcham wove throughout his entire speech,” Owens said. Senior communication studies major Bethney Bonilla was in agreement with Owens and reacted positively to Burcham’s address and to his presidency. “I think Burcham did a great job showcasing all the positive changes and progress we have made at LMU, but he also [shed] light on the many changes we still need to make and that’s what is important,” Bonilla said. “As the first non-Jesuit president, I think his presidency was definitely a change in itself.” Burcham explained that the Strategic Plan, which was developed and put into effect within the past few years, was modeled off See Convocation | Page 2