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What is the cost of missing class? Obama

sees decline in youth support

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Professors and students discuss the implications of missed classes.

NEWS ANALYSIS

A recent Pew Research Study indicates young people have lost enthusiasm for the president.

By Brigette Scobas Asst. News Editor

Jobs, clubs, appointments, sleep, errands and social events are some of the many things LMU students try to fit into their weeks.

While many students appear to attend their classes regularly, there are also those who choose not to. Some people may question this student decision.

The cost of undergraduate tuition (not including fees) for this fall semester is $18,456 for 12 or more units according to LMU’s Students Accounts’ website. When a student misses a class, they may only focus on the effect it has on their grade rather than the price they have to pay out of their pocket.

While prices per class missed may not be on a students’ radar, upon examining an LMU tuition fee schedule, and with the assistance of Louisa Vakili, the director of Student Financial Services, the cost of missing an hour of instruction theoretically costs approximately $82. This number is based off of LMU having

By Monika Kim Asst. News Editor

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First draft of the Strategic Plan receives feedback during open forums Strategic Plan seeks community input for LMU’s long term vision.

By Kenzie O’Keefe Editor-in-Chief

There’s no need for a crystal ball to see into LMU’s future. One needs only to take a look at the current draft of the strategic plan. If approved, LMU could see a switch to four unit courses, more scholarships and an increased focus on graduate education within the next decade.

Each of the aforementioned changes have been put forth in the first draft of the Strategic Plan, described on its website, www.lmu.edu/ resources/statplan.htm, as a “blueprint for

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moving the University forward.” The Strategic Plan Steering Committee is currently in the process of soliciting feedback on this initial draft, which was made public on Oct. 19.

“The strategic plan [is] … an attempt to identify the most important differences between where we are and where we want to be,” said Chief Academic Officer Joseph Hellige, who is also the chair of the committee that LMU President David W. Burcham formed in March.

Soon after its formation, the Stategic Plan Steering Committee conducted a Strategic Planning Survey which was analyzed last April. Throughout the summer and early this past fall, the committee used the survey findings to create the current draft of the plan which outlines seven strategic priorities for the University.

Findings from the Strategic Planning

Strategic

Priorities

Survey are located in the executive summary on the website. According to the faculty, staff and students polled, LMU’s greatest strengths are “its ability to fulfill its mission in aspects related to faith, social justice, service to the community and education of the whole person.”

Each of the different populations polled cited varying University weaknesses. Faculty “overwhelmingly cited academic quality and faculty support.” Board members “cited the need for enhancing LMU’s reputation locally, nationally and globally.” Staff and students both cited “student resources, especially financial aid and scholarship” as weaknessess.

According to the Strategic Plan page on LMU’s website, feedback will be solicited until Nov. 18. The draft of the plan can be viewed

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It's Game Time

According to a Pew Research Center report released in early November, the support from the younger generation that helped elect Barack Obama to the presidency in 2008 has substantially decreased. Despite this, support for Obama remains higher than that of any of the GOP candidates.

“I think the reason why Obama has lost much of [the] support from the people is due to the creditability he ... created for himself during his first term in office,” said sophomore political science major Giovanni Falcon. “For a man whose slogan promoted ‘change,’ there certainly hasn’t been much of it. ” Political science professor Dr. Michael Genovese, who also holds the positions of Loyola Chair of Leadership and director of the Institute for Leadership Studies, asserted that the gradually declining support is due to a number of reasons, the most important being the current economy. Presently, the U.S. is facing a mild recession, while the national unemployment rate is at 9 percent. Young and old alike have been affected by these issues and consequently, Obama’s approval ratings have plummeted to 44 percent from its original 68 percent in 2009, according to Gallup.com.

“Voters take [problems with the economy and jobs] very seriously,” said Genovese. “If you look in the past, no president has been reelected with unemployment that high. The economy and jobs really are the

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President Obama (above) recently launched “Greater Together,” a program aimed at mobilizing 18 to 29-year-old voters.

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LMU student veterans ‘learn how to feel again’ Today’s annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon will honor student and alumni veterans.

By Margo Jasukaitis Asst. News Editor

“They may not be at war anymore, but they’re in a whole different new territory,” said 2009 alumna Jennifer Ellspermann, administrative assistant for Student Engagement, Retention and Transition. Ellspermann was speaking of the approximately 40 veterans that are students, both undergraduate and graduate, at LMU. “There’s been an increase in the number of student veterans [attending LMU in recent years],” said Ellspermann. In response to this increase, Ellspermann noted LMU recently opened a new office for veteran programs at the end of last semester. The intention of the program, according to the Loyola Marymount University Bulletin for 2011-12, is “to assist veterans and dependents of veterans in their success at LMU by providing support, resources and information that meet their unique needs.”

“Some may have been in battle for a long time and all of a sudden coming back to write an English paper may be daunting,” said Ellspermann. “It takes time to relearn the college landscape.”

In an effort to express its support for current student and alumni veterans, LMU’s Veterans Services is partnering with

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Alumni Relations to host the third annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon today. “[Last year] the response was fabulous,” said Ellspermann.

“We had over 100 participants [and are] expecting the same thing this year.”

The luncheon, which will take place on Lawton Plaza during Convo, will feature a specific program including a speech from a current student veteran, Fernando Madrigal, a junior archaeology and history double major.

Madrigal said he hopes to give a voice to veterans, in particular infantrymen, in his speech. “I love all veterans, but I have a special kind of love for my infantrymen,” he said.

Madrigal, who came to LMU as a sophomore last year, joined the U.S. Marines a month after his 17th birthday. Before coming to LMU, Madrigal served two tours in Iraq as an infantryman.

Madrigal stressed his speech today is intended to thank not only Veterans Services, but everyone within the LMU community. “The biggest challenge is going to combat [and] living in that scenario,” he said. “It alters your perception of life. You have to put an emotional callus around you in order to survive, in order to stay sane.”

“The problem is once you come back [and are not on tour], that callus is still there. [But] learning how to feel again is what LMU is helping me with. [LMU] is helping me learn to be human again,” Madrigal said.

“It’s important to make [student veterans] feel safe and feel like they have a home at LMU,”

said Ellspermann. “[Veterans Services] wants to make sure they feel comfortable asking questions and getting help finding everything they need.”

While this is the goal of Veterans Services, Ellspermann admitted the program’s youth means it is still working to identify the best ways in which to help student veterans. “We’re still working on honing in on what we can do,” she said. “We are trying to gauge what they’d like to see in the upcoming year and are working closely with our student veteran organization to help [student veterans] feel a strong connection [to LMU].”

Veterans Services sees the annual Veterans Appreciation Week, which includes the Veterans Appreciation Luncheon, to be one of the biggest ways it currently promotes the goal of fostering community among student veterans and connecting them to the LMU community at large.

In addition to providing support for student veterans, Veterans Services reaches out to students who are the children of veterans as well, a perspective on military service Madrigal thinks it is important to remember. “Think of the mother of an infantryman,” he said. “I don’t know what bigger love there is than to have a mother give their son or daughter, as the case may be, up to fight for their country.

Knowing that their son can die or come back crippled for this country … takes a lot. I don’t want people to forget that.”

The Veterans Appreciation Luncheon takes place today during Convo on Lawton Plaza.

Loyolan Archives

Student and alumni veterans who attended last year’s Veterans Appreciation Luncheon were joined by current members of LMU’s Air Force ROTC.

For the Record In the Nov. 7 issue of the Loyolan, the caption under the photographs titled “Chicano Latino Student Services hosts conference” stated that the 15th Annual La Raza High School Conference was hosted by Chicano Latino Student Services (CLSS). The event was actually hosted by Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan (MEChA). CLSS was one of several sponsors of the event.

things you should know about LMU’s Centennial Oral History Project

The Oral History Project presents a unique history of LMU through the medium of interviews with past students, faculty and administrators. The histories span seven decades and reflect LMU’s past, not only in terms of key events on campus but also in relation to greater historical trends and events.

As the project’s faculty advisor, LMU history professor Dr. Laurie Pintar noted, “The project has the additional benefit of creating primary sources that can be consulted in the future by those who are interested in learning more about the history of LMU.”

The histories are presented in two distinct formats – transcribed interviews and articles written by the seven student interviewers that collate testimony from several interviewees around a common theme – and can currently be accessed by searching for the Oral History Project on LMU’s website.

These articles discuss, among other topics, the impacts of the Vietnam War and the growth of LMU’s School of Education. Despite being focused on events of the past, the articles have clear ties to the present, according to senior history major Payton Lyon, who conducted interviews for the Oral History Project. “Even though some of the people I interviewed went to LMU 20 or 30 years ago, it was really cool to see how some of their experiences parallel my own and those of my friends even today,” he said.

The project’s Student Leader, senior history major Michael Peterson, hopes that the Oral History Project will allow people to, “see how connected all the alumni are throughout the decades, how the University’s mission has stayed the same – and how amazing that is – and to really get a personal history of LMU.” Reporting by Zaneta Pereira, Graphic by: Dol-Anne Asiru

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Democrats seek youth vote in 2012 elections Obama from Page 1 things that are hurting him the most.”

The Pew Research Center report concluded that Millennials, who range from 18 to 30 years old, have lost the level of enthusiasm and interest that they had previously in the 2008 election. Older voters, on the other hand, such as those from the Silent Generation (born between 1925–1945) and middleaged baby boomers, have become more engaged and attentive toward the upcoming election.

The Pew Research Center asserted that “the number of Millennials who [said] they [had] given a lot of thought to the candidates ... declined from 28 percent [in 2007] ... to 13 percent now.” Furthermore, LMU College Democrats President Alex Quintana, a junior finance major, asserted that he doubted that the youth vote would make a big difference during the upcoming elections, due to general apathy from Millennials.

“The youth vote is huge to Democratic politics. [However], the youth vote is ... the most disenfranchised voter population, not because they are not given the vote, but because they choose not to vote,” said Quintana. “The problem is the idea of young voter apathy. They don’t come out and it’s hard for them to come out. ...

You’re talking about changing the dynamic of [the] thought process

of an entire group that usually comes with more maturity and age.”

According to Mark Blumenthal’s article in the Huffington Post on Nov. 4 “Millennial Voters Still Support Obama, But Enthusiasm Has Waned,” the zeal Obama received in 2008 was attributable to the faults of the Republican Party and former President George W. Bush. During the previous election, Americans were heavily focused on Bush as well as changing the nature of politics in the U.S. “2008 ... was a really bad year for Republicans,” said Genovese. “[There was] a bad recession ... two wars and the whole George W. Bush brand-name problem. In

contrast, Obama came in talking about hope and really enlivened people.”

Despite declining support and criticism, some individuals remain confident that Obama will be reelected during the 2012 election.

“Republicans, who received harsh criticism during the Bush years, finally have a reason to point the finger at the Democrats,” said Falcon.

“Republicans might have dug the hole for us economically, [but] Democrats sure haven’t found a way to dig us out. Obama, however, will still win [the 2012 election] on account of the ... money he will be able to raise for his campaign.”

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Rory Cannon informed the Loyolan that he lived in a van for six months in order to save money to pay for his college tuition.

11 Burning Questions with a formerly homeless LMU student This issue, News Intern Christopher James talks with Rory Cannon, a junior business entrepreneurship major, who told the Loyolan he was homeless for six months.

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Above, President Barack Obama stands with Auburn University students. The Democratic Party actively seeks to obtain votes from these Millennial voters.

1. What factors led to you living out of your van?

I was living in Long Beach with my girlfriend before I transferred to LMU this year. After we broke up in July, I decided that I needed to save as much money as possible in order to pay for tuition to go to LMU. I then decided to live out of my car to save money for school. It was sort of an adventure. Luckily, I ended up qualifying for financial aid, which helped.

2. What did you find particularly enlightening about the experience?

I learned that life is difficult, and you don’t fully realize that until you live with nothing. The experience was a good lesson of how you can go from all sorts of personal possessions to nothing and still survive. I threw away 95 percent of my possessions and have learned how to live small. It is a great lesson.

3. Did you find people to be particularly helpful during this time?

I was surprised how helpful people were, because I wasn’t sure how they would react. Once I got close to people and felt comfortable to tell them I was homeless, there was not one who didn’t offer to let me stay on their couch. They were my saving grace.

4. What factors were the hardest to face?

The issue of hygiene was a concern. I would have to shower at the gym. I was also stressed because I didn’t want people to know I was homeless. I was unsure about how they would react. I was also uncertain what Public Safety would do if they found out I was living out of my van. Ultimately, the hardest part of the experience was the overall feeling of uncertainty.

5. How did you find a balance between finding a place to live and schoolwork?

The fact that I was living out of my van helped me focus more on my schoolwork because I found things to do to keep me away from going back to the van. From here, I began to lead a more active lifestyle. I was constantly in the library or outside interacting with others.

6. What specific clubs or activities have you found to be of interest to you on campus?

I am involved with the [Ski and] Snowboard Club, and I recently finished pledging Alpha Delta Gamma fraternity.

7. What misconceptions of homeless people do people seem to have?

A lot of people see homeless people as crazy people who live out of a cardboard box. That cannot be further from the truth. Now, every time I drive by a car that has shades over the windows and is parked, I feel for the person who is living out of their car.

8. What do you hope that the recent Homeless Awareness Week has done to students’ perspective of the issue?

I hope people realize that there are lots of people who are less fortunate in life. A little compassion can go along way in the issue of homelessness.

9. Is there any advice you would give students who have run out of options and have to live homeless?

Everybody should try living like that for a month and see what it does to their perspective of the world. It will teach people how they can be fine without all the materials they thought mattered.

10. What is your dream future career?

I have a job lined up at a marketing firm, but my dream job would be a position working within the legislature.

11. Which hobbies do you find helpful to alleviate the stress of a busy day?

I really like to snowboard and play poker. Like most, I also enjoy hanging out with friends and going to the beach.

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Consequences tied Draft draws mixed views to missing classes Strategic Plan from Page 1

Class from Page 1 15 weeks of instruction including holidays but not counting finals week in the fall semester and undergraduate students taking approximately five classes or 15 hours per week, totaling approximately 225 hours per semester. That number can then be divided into the tuition cost.

Cathy Machado, the assistant dean of the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, thinks the decision made by students to skip class is not the right one. “Students skip class for many reasons [and] sometimes these reasons are beyond their control … and other times it’s a matter of priorities. … Many students have poor time-management skills and overestimate their ability to catch up on missed classes,” said Machado.

Jeff Marshall, a sophomore recording arts major, agrees with Machado. “I feel like there’s no point in coming to school if I’m not going to class. … I don’t want to fall into the habit of missing class,” he said.

Brooke Radding, a freshman communication studies and theatre arts double major, feels differently. She has found herself missing several classes, but is not worried about it. “Sometimes I’m just really busy. And in a lot of my classes, I can teach myself. Things come up in life. I’m doing just as well or even better than kids who go to class,” said Radding.

However, Marshall believes that while he may be doing well in his classes, if at the end of the semester he finds that his grade needs to be bumped up, he can go to his professor and tell them that he attended class regularly. “They respect that,” said Marshall.

Therese Edwards, a visiting assistant professor of communication studies, is one such professor who respects those students who come to her class regularly and incorporates absenteeism into her grades. “I punish bad attendance with grade reductions. This is my way of acknowledging that the entire class suffers when a group of students fail to come to class on time,” said Edwards.

“Even if I’m tired and space out, I feel like I’m still getting something out [of class],” said Marshall.

Machado appreciates students such like Marshall who try to attend classes on a regular basis. “While there are many reasons for falling behind or skipping classes, I can tell you one thing I’ve observed over the years,” said Machado. “Really successful students share common traits – personal responsibility, good time management and active engagement with professors and course material. They rarely miss class.”

“You’re paying a great deal to miss [class],” said Vakili. “I don’t think we can actually put a cost on it theoretically per hour … but [the students] should take advantage of every single hour [of class time].”

Vakili believes it is important for students to be aware that if they or their parents are paying for their education, they should realize what it is costing them, especially from the perspective of having to invest a lot of time into their education and not take the service for granted.

“I believe that there’s more to the college experience than tests and papers,” replied Edwards. “LMU provides small class sizes. This is an ideal place to share your ideas, defend your ideas and re-evaluate your ideas based on the feedback of others. Students are missing out on real growth opportunities when they skip class. Not everything can be learned from a textbook.”

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on the website and feedback can be submitted there as well.

In order to accumulate community response to the draft, many public forums led by committee members have taken place on campus in recent weeks.

In one forum, held during Convo on Oct. 25, Steering Committee member and Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Franca Dell’Olio moderated an open discussion about the draft. Many professors and a student were in attendance.

Attendees had both praise and criticism for the draft. Peter Ring, a professor in the College of Business Administration, had much to contribute. Explaining that he has experience as a strategic plan consultant, he criticized the draft for its lack of a time frame and missing specifics regarding the resources needed to implement the plan. “I would be very reluctant to take this document in its current form to any businesses [looking to invest]. They would not recognize it as a strategic plan,” he added.

Many praised the committee for the draft’s large scope, but Ring voiced some concern. “If everything is important, then nothing is,” he said. He urged the committee to get specific, saying that LMU needs a plan that tells people “how we can make LMU number one”

so they’ll be motivated to “get out [their] checkbook[s].”

Similar sentiments were echoed on Nov. 7 when committee members Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Lane Bove and College of Communication and Fine Arts Professor Ronald Marasco Jr. met with members of ASLMU for a student feedback session. “You guys have your finger on the pulse of things. Be candid. … Let us hear,” Marasco urged at the onset of the discussions.

Senior screenwriting major Sean Krimmel spoke first. After praising the draft for its scope, he voiced the need for more quantifiable goals so that progress towards the plan could be tracked.

“How will we know when we have achieved some of these goals?” he asked.

When asked how he would respond to such concerns, Hellige offered an explanation of the strategic plan’s purpose. “Once this University-level plan is accepted by the president and endorsed by the Board of Trustees, it then becomes the blueprint for every school and college and administrative unit on campus to go back and create specific action plans that line up with the priorities in the University plan. These will have timelines associated with them.

They will have measurable aspects so that we can track progress,” he explained.

ASLMU President and senior English major Art Flores wanted more information on the proposed shift to four-unit classes. Marasco explained that if four-unit classes were implemented, students would most likely have the ability to choose between courses of varying credit amounts. “We’re trying to create flexibility, not a mandate from above,” he said.

Katie Styles, a junior communication studies major, expressed appreciation for the draft’s discussion of graduate education expansion.

“I truly believe in the undergraduate experience I’m receiving here, and I’d like to stay,” she explained, saying that she would likely have to go elsewhere for graduate school because LMU does not have any of the graduate programs she is interested in pursuing.

Hellige stressed that many issues have been emphasized in committee discussion but the “concept of excellence in transformative education” has been one of the most dominant ideas.

“Everything in the plan … is about serving our students better. … What do we need to do to make this University a place that educates students well in a manner that is consistent with our mission? … In the end that’s the only reason any of us are here,” he explained.

To view the first draft of the strategic plan go to lmu.edu/resources/statplan.htm

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A major server outage was reported by ITS on Monday, Nov. 7. Students were unable to connect to the Internet server for several hours and systems such as Banner, Prowl, MyLMU and email were affected by the outage. Connectivity was restored by 5:38 p.m. the same evening. Individuals still experiencing difficulties with the server are encouraged to contact the ITS Help Desk at 310-338-7777.

Student arrested on campus The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) arrested an LMU student Saturday, Nov. 5 at approximately 11:30 p.m., according to the Department of Public Safety (DPS).The student allegedly assaulted a DPS officer with his fist near Hannon Field as the officer was attempting to tend to another student who appeared to be intoxicated. Chief of Public Safety Hampton Cantrell told the Loyolan that the officer suffered minor injuries, and the case has been moved to Judicial Affairs.

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80th Street and Loyola Blvd. – On Friday, Oct. 14, DPS observed an assault and responded to the scene. The case has been referred to Judicial Affairs.

pass warnings. The case has been closed.

Lot H – On Tuesday, Oct. 18, DPS observed drug paraphernalia in a student’s car. The case has been closed.

Del Rey North – On Sunday, Oct. 23, DPS responded to a report of items taken by a former roommate. The case has been closed.

Lot H – On Monday, Oct. 24, DPS observed a stuHannon Apartments – On Saturday, Oct. 15, DPS The Loft – On Thursday, dent in possession of drug received a report of an Oct. 20, DPS responded to paraphernalia. The case intoxicated student who a report of a staff member has been referred to Judiwas in need of medical ill due to intoxication. The cial Affairs. attention. The case has case has been closed.

University Hall – On been referred to Judicial Wednesday, Oct. 26, DPS Affairs.

Gersten Pavilion – On Friday, Oct. 21, eight stu- received a report that the lock was cut from the East Quad – On Sunday, dents were assessed by Oct. 16, DPS received EMTs due to alcohol inUniversity Hall gate. The a report of limes strewn toxication. All cases have case has been closed. throughout the East Quad been referred to Judicial area, including the water Affairs.

St. Rob’s – On Thursday, fountain. The case has Oct. 27, DPS received a report of a stolen projecbeen closed.

Founder’s Pavilion – On Saturday, Oct. 22, DPS re- tor. The case has been Drollinger Parking Plaza – ceived a report that World closed.

On Monday, Oct. 17, two of Wings had been vanBurns Back Court – On males selling electronic dalized with graffiti. The Friday, Oct. 28, DPS reequipment without autho- case has been closed. ceived reports of three intoxicated students in need rization were given tres-

of medical attention. All cases have been referred to Judicial Affairs.

Huesman Residence Hall – On Friday, Oct. 28, DPS reported that a student was observed running from DPS officers and dropping a bag containing illegal drugs. The case has been referred to Judicial Affairs.

Foley Annex – On Tuesday, Nov. 1, DPS reported a visitor in possession of a false identification card.

The case has been closed.

University Hall – On Wednesday, Nov. 2, DPS received a report that a student’s laptop was stolen from a classroom. The case has been closed.

Whelan Residence Hall Doheny Hall – On Sat– On Friday, Nov. 4, an intoxicated student was urday, Oct. 29, DPS reinjured in the shower and sponded to a complaint from a student being haneeded medical attention. rassed by another student. The case has been referred The case has been referred to Judicial Affairs. to Judicial Affairs.

William H. Hannon LiLMU Front Gate – On brary – On Wednesday, Sunday, Oct. 30, DPS re- Nov. 9, DPS responded to ported a student who was a report of a student beobserved driving under ing harassed by another student from a former the influence of alcohol.

The case has been referred relationship. The case has been referred to Judicial to Judicial Affairs.

Affairs.

Information compiled from the Department of Public Safety’s Daily Crime Log

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Board Editorial

Board Editorials represent the voice of the Loyolan. They are written in collaboration by the Executive Editorial Board.

Laura Riparbelli Managing Editor

Kenzie O’Keefe Editor in Chief

Angelica Cadiente Public Editor

Michael Goldsholl Asst. Managing Editor | Sports Editor

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When leaders abuse power

rom Wall Street to the Catholic Church, the world has watched as several celebrated institutions have seen their reputations marred due to internal corruption in recent years.

Long traditions of trust and loyalty have been smashed, and the chaotic process of picking up the pieces in the aftermath of these massive abuses of power continues. This week has seen two more examples of such betrayal.

On Nov. 8, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi agreed to resign from his position.

Though his decision to resign was ultimately caused by his country’s economic woes, his past is riddled with sex scandals and legal troubles that include bribery and tax fraud. He will leave behind a country threatening to collapse under the weight of its debt.

Back home in the United States, Pennsylvania State University has been thrust into the national eye after a scandal broke involving its nationally celebrated football program [see “Remember Paterno for his legacy, not controversy,” Page 16 for Asst. Sports Editor Dan Raffety’s take on the issue]. Former Assistant Football Coach Jerry Sandusky has been accused of sexually abusing boys for nearly a decade. Head Coach Joe Paterno, who has coached Penn State football for 46 years and was relieved of his position yesterday, and school officials as high up as the vice president of

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the university, may have known about the abuse and neglected to notify authorities.

Though the Italian political situation and the football scandal at Penn State have many obvious differences, they have a couple of vital similarities that should be recognized. First, in both, educated and successful people in power have behaved extremely unethically and, in some cases, illegally.

There’s no question much of the motivation stems from the fact that enormous amounts of money are at stake in these situations. The people’s leaders failed them because they chose to let other people suffer in the interest of monetary gain and their institution’s reputations.

Joe Paterno may have more victories than any other coach at the top of college football and he may have raised millions of dollars for Penn State, but that should never have given him the license to turn a blind eye to sexual abuse. Ultimately, you can’t solely blame the leaders for the crumbling of the entire institutions, but leaders are supposed to rise above the personal interests that often create a path for corruption in order to route the institutions in a progressive direction. If we can’t depend on our leaders, on whom can we depend?

Allegiance to money over ethics may bring temporary material prosperity but is definitely not worth the irreparable suffering that sometimes results when the truth comes out.

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Swanky social event of the season For the price of about two movie tickets (or maybe a movie ticket and a bunch of yummy snacks if you’d rather go solo), students were able to buy a ticket to the social event of the season: the 1911 Centennial Ball. This is great for several reasons, the first of which being that the Loyolan actually has an excuse to call something “the social event of the season.” The University has also made the process fairly simple for students. Each ticket, priced at $25, was extremely affordable considering the event will be hosted at the regal Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles and includes both dinner and transportation. Great planning has led to a high level of excitement for the ball, so this opportunity to get all swanked up deserves a big thumbs up.

No such thing as a free lunch (except for senators) Taxpayers generally question where their hard-earned money is going after they hand it over to the government. Well, citizens should rest assured knowing that this year, according to the LA Times, the Senate has spent at least $111,316 of taxpayer funds on food. Yes, you read correctly. Food. It’s probably safe to say that senators aren’t making an effort to order off the value menu either.

The amount they spend on meals for themselves has increased by more than 10 percent over the course of the last year. Considering the fact that they already get paid over $100 a day for expenses, this just means that the Senate must be working up an appetite bigger than ever as it works to cut six percent from the budget for state services.

Kim Kardashian: making marriage a mockery Whether or not Kim Kardashian’s marriage was a sham from the start, the Loyolan is tired of hearing about it.

Whether she did it for the money and the publicity or whether “things [didn’t] work out as planned,” as Kardashian told E! News,the marriage is over,and if there’s one thing we should learn from the whole situation,it’s that we can’t trust television. Even if it is supposed to be “reality.”

Ambiguity is detrimental to freedom

here was a time when the role of government was limited to the protection of its citizens’ inalienable rights. This time has passed. This past Tuesday marked an opportunity for government to once again intrude where it does not belong.

Voters in Mississippi had a chance to allow passion and religion to infila supRun ‘n Tell Dat trate posed instituBy Kim Tran tion of reason – the law.

Opinion Editor Backed by many GOP members, including presidential candidate Mitt Romney, the “Personhood Amendment,” also known as Proposition 26, would legally define “personhood” in the Mississippi Constitution to “include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning or the equivalent thereof.”

Should voters have voted “yes” on Proposition 26, the rights and protections given to a legal person would then extend from fertilization throughout the development of the fetus.

Thankfully the radical amendment was struck down, but the ballot initiative was only a small part of a national campaign by PersonhoodUSA, a nonprofit Christian ministry that is attempting to pass similar amendments in states across America.

The ramifications of such an amendment are numerous and frightening. While “life at conception” is a common phrase among pro-life advocates, it is not a phrase that belongs in the law.

The problem lies in the simplicity of the initiative. The ambiguity implies a multitude of inadvertent effects. Beliefs and morals are personal and I respect that. However, we must think about what it means to define such a sensitive

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A woman outside of the National Guard Armory in Oxford, Miss. urges voters to vote “no” on Proposition 26, which would declare that life begins at fertilization. term in the law. If Proposition 26 had passed, it wouldn’t just have made abortion illegal, it would have also taken away women’s reproductive rights and deemed the usage of certain contraceptives and abortion, even in the case of rape or incest, as murder.

In fact, anything at all that results in the death of a fertilized egg would be classified as murder.

You can see how this may become a problem.

The life of an egg goes a little something like this. According to WebMD, every month a woman’s ovary releases an egg. Certain hormones are then released to thicken the lining of the uterus. The egg travels down the fallopian tube where it awaits fertilization. If it’s lucky, and fertilization occurs, it will attach to the uterus and nine months later, a child will be born.

Many are under the same impression as Romney in that “life begins at conception. Birth control prevents conception.” While the first part of the statement may be true, the second is highly misinformed.

Different types of birth control work in different ways to prevent pregnancy. Some stop ovulation, while some lower the chances of fertilization and some make it harder for fertilized eggs to attach.

Personhood amendments would classify the usage of contraceptives that operate in that last way, such as intrauterine devices and Plan B, as homicide. According to the Guttmacher Institute, about 62 percent of the 62 million women in their child-bearing years (1544) are using contraceptives. Forty percent of these women use hormonal methods that would be clas-

sified as illegal under measures like Proposition 26. Slightly ridiculous. Time and money should be spent prosecuting real criminals.

Further implications of the law would make it impossible to do embryonic stem cell research. For infertile couples, in vitro fertilization would be impossible. As the process requires the fertilization of several eggs to be implanted into a uterus, those that do not attach make the attempt at reproduction murder. This eliminates the option for fit mothers who want to have children to do so because they are not able to on their own.

This seems downright unfair when unfit mothers and wild collegians that get pregnant due to poor choices are forced to bring children into a world where they are unable to provide for them.

Giving a fetus the full protection

and rights of a functioning, developed human being just does not follow logically. If an unborn baby is about to inherit money over me, I’m not going to be happy.

But that isn’t the point. I understand the reasoning behind such a movement as much as I disagree with it. The point of dispute here is where the boundaries of government are drawn. Such a short but powerful definition gives the government power it should not have.

A law this ambiguous would criminalize actions that even antiabortionists weren’t hoping for.

The amendment has no exception for special cases. A woman who becomes pregnant as a result of rape or incest is not protected with the option of choice. A woman whose life is endangered by pregnancy is not protected with the option of choice. A woman who has a suspicious miscarriage could be charged with murder.

Defining personhood at the moment of conception may be good in theory, but it is ridiculous in practice. Proposition 26 was a poorly thought-out initiative, and its potential impact is detrimental in so many ways.

While the extra implications of such an amendment are a result of its ambiguity, there is simply no other way to state it. Exceptions made within the amendment attack the core intent behind such a proposal – this piece of legislation is all or nothing.

The definition of personhood at conception is not the right way to go about banning abortion. The way to deal with abortion is by preventing it. Education and the use of contraceptives is what will save the sanctity of life without impinging upon individual freedom.

The government has no place in defining where life begins. If the amendment is ever passed and upheld, we should all be worried.

This is the opinion of Kim Tran a sophomore marketing and communication studies double major from San José, Calif. Please send comments to ktran@theloyolan.com.

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‘It Gets Better’might be making it worse

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hut up.” That’s my knee-jerk reaction whenever I read an article where a heterosexual person tells the LGBT community what to do or what they’re doing wrong.

And every so often, after I’ve actually read the full article and listened to his or her point, my reaction hasn’t Grinding changed.

But after Gears reading “Are

By Kevin Adults Also To O’Keeffe Blame For Gay A&E Editor Teen Suicides?

Yes.,” an article written by right-wing activist Kathleen McKinley on Nov. 1 on the Chron.com blog “TexasSparkle,” I have to admit I was left contemplating her argument a little more than I typically would. Not because she’s any great shakes as a writer – in fact, she comes off as a bit of a half-wit – but because buried underneath the mediocre verbiage, she makes a few good points.

McKinley’s argument is, in essence, that adults who urge gay teens to come out of the closet at an early age are endangering them and preparing them for an unrealistic world. Her targets are the It Gets Better Project, the television show “Glee” and other media outlets she perceives as portraying a false world to gay teens.

The blog Gawker.com, along with a few other web outlets,

have blasted McKinley for, in effect, telling gay kids to stay in the closet and blaming their parents rather than blaming the bullies who are really at fault. McKinley does seem less interested in admonishing the hateful bigots than she should – instead, she focuses her anger primarily on, as she puts it, “the idiotic adults who force our adult views on kids, and pull them into our adult world long before they are mature enough to handle it.”

While I’d love to say that she’s wrong and that adults are completely aware of the difficulties of being so young and dealing with the process of discovering your sexual identity in today’s world, she’s actually making a good point.

The media world is hypersexualized today and so focused on figuring out your identity that it’s nigh impossible to come to an understanding of your sexual identity independently.

The It Gets Better Project, established last year by columnist Dan Savage during the last rash of gay teen suicides, gained notoriety quickly as a source of support for LGBT youth. Hundreds of YouTube users, both famous and obscure, uploaded videos communicating their sympathies to bullied gay youth. The movement became an overnight sensation with mainstream media.

Fast forward a year and America is once again in the middle of a multitude of gay teens committing suicide, with Canadian teen Jamie Hubley as the most recent victim. It’s

not a stretch to say that the It Gets Better Project has failed as a campaign, especially when considering that one of the bullied teens who eventually commited suicide, 14-year- old Jamey Rodemeyer, actually made an It Gets Better video during the first string of suicides.

McKinley’s critique of the It Gets Better Project and other adults who emphasize being who you are, rather than coming out at the right time, is on-point. LGBT teens need a way to express themselves and work out their feelings and curiosities. However, waving a rainbow flag and setting their social studies presentations to Lady Gaga songs isn’t the answer. It may be a generalization, but teenagers are jerks. They’re still discovering who they are and tend to take out their insecurities in hateful ways. High school is not the best place to freely express who you are, no matter who that may be. It’s not fair, but then again, very little in this world is fair.

Parents should be open and honest with their children, giving them safe environments to express their sexual identity in a healthy manner. They should also be honest with them about being confident in themselves but also being safe. By the same coin, LGBT teens should be proud and confident in their sexual identity without exposing themselves to bullying.

They should acknowledge their circumstances and respond appropriately to their situation. If a gay youth doesn’t feel

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FOX’s “Glee” is, according to McKinley, one of the multiple media sources that paints unrealistic scenarios of the issues LGBT teenagers face in coming out. Chris Colfer, pictured above, plays Kurt Hummel, an openly gay teen on the show. safe and is without a strong support system that can be there in the worst of times, it’s not a good idea to push gay youth to come out.

I disagree with McKinley’s approach and her stances on most other issues. I also wish she would learn how to write properly so she didn’t make an otherwise strong point so insufferable to read. None of that, however, takes away from the fact that her argu-

ment is valid and needs to be heard.

The It Gets Better Project and movements like it have their hearts in the right place.

But, they aren’t quite working and it’s time to acknowledge that rather than crucifying those like McKinley who are willing to say so.

This is the opinion of Kevin O’Keeffe, a sophomore screenwriting major from Austin, Texas. Please send comments to kokeeffe@theloyolan.com

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More on the conflict: in defense of Israel

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s the professor of a course on modern Israel at Loyola Marymount University, I feel compelled to write an article discussing what I believe to be some misunderstood beliefs in regards to the state of Israel.

Many believe that the recent United Nations bid for Palestinian national statehood was introduced due to the Palestinians

By Saba feeling hopeless Soomekh in regards to a Guest Editorial two-state solution Contributor with Israel. The blame is placed on Israel for not coming to the negotiating table. It seems to me that the Palestinian National Authority (P.A.) gets a free pass here. Israel and the United States have made numerous attempts to bring the P.A. to the bargaining table, but President Mahmoud Abbas has refused to participate. He was there in 2009 when neither side imposed preconditions on the other to pursue those talks. The Israelis put a far-reaching two-state deal on that table – not the first time they made that offer – only to have it once again rebuffed by the Palestinians. Furthermore, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became the first Israeli leader to agree to a moratorium on settlement building for 10 months

– but where were the Palestinians?

Again, Abbas refused to come to the negotiating tables.

Another issue I would like to address is Israel’s security fence mistakenly being referred to as an “apartheid” wall. It is not an apartheid wall, but a security fence.

Simply put, this wall saves lives.

After numerous suicide bombings and daily terrorist attacks that have killed more than 850 civilians and wounded thousands more since September 2000, Israel’s government decided to construct a security fence near the northern part of the pre-1967 Green Line borders between Israel and the West Bank. This fence was erected in order to prevent Palestinian terrorists from infiltrating Israeli population centers. According to American foreign policy analyst Mitchell Bard, there is actually nothing new about the construction of a security fence. Many other nations have fences to protect their borders. Israel has similar barriers along its borders with Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. In fact, a fence already surrounds the Gaza Strip and not a single suicide bomber has managed to get across the Gaza barrier into Israel. Ironically, after condemning Israel’s barrier, the U.N. announced plans to build its own fence to improve security around its New York headquarters.

Since construction of the fence began, the number of attacks has declined by more than 90 percent.

The number of Israelis murdered and wounded has decreased by more than 70 percent and 85 percent, respectively. Even the Palestinian terrorists have admitted the fence is a deterrent. On Nov. 11, 2006, Islamic Jihad leader Abdallah Ramadan Shalah said on Al-Manar TV (Hezbollah’s television channel) that the terrorist organizations had every intention of continuing suicide bombing attacks, but that their timing and the possibility of implementing them from the West Bank depended on other factors. “For example,” he said, “there is the separation fence, which is an obstacle to the resistance, and if it were not there the situation would be entirely different.”

It is wrong to assume that suicide bombings have dramatically decreased since the end of the Second Intifada due to cooperation between the P.A. and the Israeli government. While the P.A. deserves credit for cooperating with the Israelis, the real reason that suicide bombings have drastically decreased is not due to the P.A., but to the security fence. The value of the fence in saving lives is evident from data according to the Jewish Virtual Library website: In 2002, the year before construction started, 457 Israelis were murdered; in 2009, eight Israelis were killed. There is not a doubt in my mind that if Canadians and Mexicans were involved in suicide bombings in America, every

American would demand that our government set up a fence to secure its borders.

Another false belief in regards to the P.A. is that it does not condone suicide bombings. Once again, the P.A. is getting a free pass. Earlier this year, P.A. Cabinet Minister Issa Karake visited the family of Abbas al-Sayed. Al-Sayed was the Hamas mastermind behind the terrorist attack on a Passover Seder in Netanya, an Israeli coastal city. Thirty people were killed in the assault. On March 28, 2011, Karake presented Al-Sayed’s family with a commemorative plaque marking the ninth anniversary of the carnage.

The prisoner swap of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who had been held captive by Hamas since 2006 and released in exchange for 477 Palestinian militants who were sent to Gaza, the West Bank and elsewhere, and a second group of 550 militants to be freed in about two months, caused much happiness for Israelis while forcing them to engage in a sobering debate.

Meanwhile, in the West Bank and Gaza, there were no expressions of remorse for the Israeli blood spilled by the freed terrorists in pizzerias, lynchings, discotheques and Passover Seders. Instead, there were frenzied calls for the kidnapping of more Gilad Shalits, while Abbas, not wanting to be outdone by Hamas, lauded the arrivals: “You are freedom fighters and holy warriors for the sake of God

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Re: “Imitation neither sincere nor flattering” Nov. 7, by Asst. Opinon Editor Joseph Demes Dear Editor,

As one of the coordinators of Homeless Awareness Week 2011 and a representative of Magis, I wanted to clarify some misconceptions about the intentions of the week as a whole. Joseph Demes is right to say that any attempt to simulate the hardships of homelessness would be futile (unless you fancy taking a sleeping bag out onto the streets of Inglewood).

That is not what Magis, Delta Zeta and the Black Student Union were trying to do. In the article, Joseph says, “[Homeless Awareness Week] tries to imitate homelessness through a poorly constructed facsimile.”

This is an unfortunate misunderstanding of what Homeless Awareness Week tried to do. Homeless awareness is designed to, well, raise awareness of the homeless. And if there is a notion that the week failed

Re: “Imitation neither sincere nor flattering” Nov. 7, by Asst. Opinion Editor Joseph Demes Dear Editor, Joseph is entitled to his opinion, but he clearly missed the point. As stated in the title, the intention of Homeless Awareness Week is to promote awareness of the reality of homelessness. Awareness. Walking to Uhall for class or along Lawton Plaza on the way to dine at the Lair, we became aware of the issue through the grocery carts that were placed in our path with cardboard signs announcing statistics. This clever means disrupted our normal routine, capturing our attention. What was I left with?

Homelessness exists, and now I am thinking about it as I walk along this beautiful campus to my comfortable dorm. Successful awareness if you ask me. Sleeping outside in Saint Robert’s Lawn was not an act of “imitation,” but an opportunity to experience a glimpse of the reality of homelessness while fostering concern and gratitude.

Maybe for Joseph it was not a “big sacrifice”

and the homeland.” Can one really claim that the P.A. does not praise terrorists?

The Israeli government and people have to continuously deal with terrorist organizations, as well as countries that support and fund terrorists. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) takes the threat of terrorist organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah (which has stated in its charter the desire to annihilate Israel and which Israel went to war with in 2006 and 2008 due to rockets being thrown into Israeli towns) and Iran (with its pursuit of nuclear weapons and its desire to wipe Israel off the map) seriously. Thus the IDF places great significance on counterterrorism, intelligence and national missile defense, all of which it has shared with the United States.

I agree with everyone who believes that peace needs to be made. My hope is that Palestinians will have a country of their own next to Israel where the people of both countries are able to live in peace, security and recognition.

Israel is not a perfect country and is not free from fault, as no country is. However, placing the onerous burden on Israel for the lack of a peace negotiation and absolving the P.A. from any responsibility is a grave misunderstanding of the conflict.

This is the opinion of Saba Soomekh, a theological studies professor at LMU from Los Angeles, Calif. Please send comments to ktran@theloyolan.com

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to do so, please consider this: Overall, we had a total of 290 students show up to sleep out in solidarity with the homeless, not including the attendees of the events.

The Loyolan published not one, but two articles about the week in addition to a front-page feature. Even a debate about the week’s effectiveness brings additional attention to the topic, thus adding to the week’s success. There was one other point made in the article that I’d like to reiterate.

On Thursday morning, it rained, and many people left. Joseph pointed out that, “The homeless don’t have that option,” and he is right. That sort of realization is exactly the kind of thing to which we wanted to draw attention. Homeless Awareness Week was not designed to imitate homelessness, nor did it. What it did was bring awareness to homelessness, and those are two entirely different things.

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-Luke Braun, sophomore film production major

but he cannot generalize, claiming that others were “pretending.” After attempting to sleep outside in the cold and failing to do so, I was challenged to be less complacent and more compassionate.

Above all, the week was a challenge to be socially conscious individuals in our journey to becoming women and men for others; it was never preached that by the end, homelessness would be eradicated.

If anything, we should commend the collaborative effort of the organizations that worked together, bridging gaps between cultural, service and Greek organizations to shed light on homelessness. The collaboration showed that this is not just a service org cause, but one that all of LMU should be attentive to and work towards if we are truly committed to the promotion of justice. Let’s rise up to the challenge and be critical, not of the awareness events, but of the systematic injustices that continue to marginalize people every day.

-Ana Lopez, senior philosophy major

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KEYS TO SUCCESS Women

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Make free throws

Crash the boards

In games last season where the Lions lost by five or less points and missed at least seven free throws, their record was 0-3.

Stay healthy The Lions saw three key players go down with season-ending injuries in 2010-11.

Control the glass Last season, the Lions were 1-8 in games where their opponents had a rebounding advantage of eight boards or more.

Despite not having a dominant center, the Lions pulled down an impressive 38.1 rebounds per game in 2010-11, averaging 2.7 more per game than their opponents.

Avoid injuries Last season, the Lions ran out 15 different starting lineups and had more missed game time by their top players than the other seven teams in the conference combined.

Build from the backcourt The Lions’ backcourt will pair redshirt junior Jarred DuBois (and his career averages of 12.6 points, 2.6 assists and 3 rebounds per game) with sophomore Anthony Ireland, who averaged 10.6 points, 2.9 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game last season when he was named to the WCC AllFreshman team.

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Moving on together from ‘inexcusable’ season Men picked to finish sixth in WCC following last year’s 11-21 letdown.

By John Wilkinson Asst. Sports Editor

On paper, the 2011-12 men’s basketball team should have fans buzzing with excitement. However, in a town where you are only as good as your last performance, fans and pundits are skeptical after the colossal disappointment of last season.

In 2010, the Lions were a popular pick to break out and challenge for a conference title. Instead they fell flat, finishing 2-12 in the West Conference Conference (WCC) and 11-21 overall.

“My dad always says, ‘People who live in the

past have no present and no future,’” LMU Head Coach Max Good said.

“What happened last year was inexcusable, and I have to take responsibility for it.”

This season, LMU hopes that better team chemistry and “togetherness” can help produce the results that eluded them last season.

When asked what difference fans would see on the floor this year in comparison to last year, Good replied, “If we do our job, and we certainly intend to do it, …

I think the biggest difference is they’ll see a sense of togetherness,

they’ll see camaraderie, they’ll see guys running on and off the floor, they’ll see guys picking another guy up when they go down.”

LMU welcomes back four of the starters who closed out last season. The only loss from the starting lineup is All-WCC Honorable Mention guard Vernon Teel ‘10, the team’s second-leading scorer and rebounder. Returning starters include redshirt senior forward Drew Viney, redshirt junior forward Ashley Hamilton, sophomore point guard Anthony Ireland and sophomore forward Godwin Okonji.

Viney, the team’s leading scorer (17.2 ppg) and rebounder (6.6 rpg), is a preseason All-WCC selection and figures to be the focal point of LMU’s offense.

Viney has been named AllWCC the past two seasons, Honorable Mention last year and First Team in 2009-10.

The Lions will have to start the season without Viney’s services, as he recently underwent surgery to repair a

stress fracture in his left foot. Viney’s recovery is expected to keep him out of the Lions’ first four to five games. In his absence, the Lions will have to find a way to pick up his scoring slack in the first part of the season.

“We just got to get

a little more out of each of them, not any one person has to try to fill that gap,” Good said.

While Viney is expected to miss minimal time, injuries have frequently slowed LMU mightily during Good’s time at LMU. A victim of that injury curse, redshirt junior guard Jarred DuBois, who missed all but six games last season, will return to the Lions’ backcourt.

“Jarred DuBois brings intensity and focus and defensive presence and a winning attitude from Westchester High. He’s a streaky shooter, but he makes big shots,” Good said.

“His attitude on the floor and in the locker room, he brings a brand of intensity that permeates through our whole team.”

DuBois’s return has been especially beneficial to fellow guard Ireland. After DuBois’s injury thrust Ireland into more playing time than expected last year, he answered the bell by averaging 10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and three assists per game while earning a spot on the WCC AllFreshman team.

“I feel like I’ve gotten so much better just going hard against him in practice every day, working out with him,” Ireland said. “I always tell him, ‘Don’t let up on me, keep pushing hard,’ and he always tells me, ‘Don’t take it easy on me.’ We just feed off each other.”

“They bring the best out of each other … I think that’s what [DuBois] does for Anthony,” Good said.

Hamilton, the 6-foot-7-inch forward, has battled injuries throughout his career and missed seven games last season with a broken hand. Hamilton averaged 9.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game a season ago.

Hamilton stressed this squad’s focus on aggressive team defense and turning defense into offense.

“We’re very athletic, we’re a very deep team this year, we have a lot of talent, so we can definitely get out and pressure people, get some turnovers and get fastbreaks, show our

talent and our athleticism,” Hamilton said.

A player who should see a considerable boost in minutes is redshirt sophomore forward Quincy Lawson. Good was quick to point out the 6-foot-6-inch swingman as a player who will surprise fans this season, saying Lawson could push for a starting spot.

“When we signed him I thought he could be like a non-scoring Scottie Pippen. A defensive stopper, getin-the-passing-lanes guy, attack the rim on offense, go to the board hard on offense,” Good said. “He is a perfect example of ‘less is more.’ He’s not trying to make jump shots, he’s not out there dribbling between his legs, he’s not out there trying to do stuff he can’t do. He’s got a very limited thing he’s trying to do, and he’s becoming excellent at it.”

The Lions lack a dominant big man, but will hope that a committee of Okonji, redshirt sophomore forwards Edgar Garibay and Alex Osborne, as well as redshirt senior forward Tim Diederichs can get the job done inside. Okonji finished last season as the Lions’ starting center, averaging 5.4 rebounds per game and proving to be a menace for opponents as he set a new LMU freshman blocks record with 38.

The two newcomers to the team are freshmen guard Bruce English from La Verne Lutheran High School in La Verne, Calif. and forward C.J. Blackwell from William HTaft High School in Woodland Hills, Calif.

While the depth of this year’s team may prevent Blackwell and English from seeing consistent minutes, both have the tools to contribute.

The WCC, ranked by some as the best mid-major conference in the country, only gets stronger with this season’s addition of Brigham Young University. Now a nine-team league, the WCC has two members, Brigham Young University (BYU) and Gonzaga University, that met in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season, with BYU advancing before bowing out in the

Sweet 16. Six of the WCC institutions participated in some form of postseason play last year.

“Our league is very, very good, and people are starting to understand that nationally,” Good said.

The top of the conference remains the same as recent years, with the favorites, once again being perennial power Gonzaga, who graduated just one senior from that Sweet 16 team, followed closely by Saint Mary’s College. Newcomer BYU was picked to finish third in its inaugural year in the conference.

University of San Francisco was picked fourth, followed by Santa Clara University who is led by last season’s WCC leading scorer Kevin Foster. After last season’s tied-forlast-place finish, the Lions were selected to finish sixth this season by the coaches.

“To me, it’s embarrassing to be picked sixth in the league,” Good said.

The University of Portland, Pepperdine University and the University of San Diego round out the bottom third of the coaches’ preseason picks.

“If Portland is seventh in our league, we’ve got a hell of a league,” Good said. “The top has gotten even better, and the bottom has gotten better as well. … The depth of our league is better and better.”

The Lions’ non-conference schedule is highlighted by tomorrow’s visit to crosstown foe No. 17 UCLA, as well as a home game against rising mid-major program Harvard University on Nov. 19. On Dec. 18 they travel to Tallahassee, Fla. to take on the Florida State University Seminoles.

LMU’s first home contest of the centennial season is Sunday at 3 p.m. against Middle Tennessee State University.

“Everybody is in a good mood right now, every team in the country,” Good said. “We’ve got to make sure we sustain this and stay together.”

Photo: Redshirt junior guard Jarred DuBois | Loyolan Archives

Preseason positivity is an encouraging start Lions aiming to stay positive and upbeat as 2011-12 gets ready to begin.

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un. Joy. A couple of simple, three-letter words that wouldn’t usually mean a whole lot.

However, hearing them from the mouths of the LMU men’s basketball players and coaches caught me off guard.

Last season, an 1121 debacle, was anything but fun for the Lions and Wilks World their fans.

By John Wilkinson Hearing some kind of Asst. Sports Editor positivity is a nice way to open the book to a new season.

After witnessing the toxic chemistry of last season, anyone could tell you a couple verses of “Kumbaya” couldn’t hurt the Lions heading into the 2011-12 season. It may not be as grand as a trip to Spain like the Lions took two summers ago, but it sounds like a summer spent together in the gym in L.A., pissed off and disgraced, was more useful in pulling together a true team that has a chance to

be better than the sum of its parts.

That was one of the most frustrating things about the 2010-11 season for Lions

fans: The stomach-wrenching realization that a bunch of great parts had somehow formed a terrible product; that their faith had been so greatly let down for no good reason.

Injuries, egos and personal problems took a team that everyone knew should succeed and made sure it didn’t.

The 2010-11 Lions were painful to watch, not just in regards to how many of them ended up hurt or how many times they seemed to give away a sure win but because it was so plainly obvious that the team was not having an ounce of fun being out there. Every game was a drag to the end, seeing how long a lead could be sustained before the Lions’ numerous issues ripped them apart and they blew it.

The most encouraging thing LMU fans could hear is the players’ repeated use of the simple word “fun” when talking about the upcoming season.

After last week’s exhibition victory, with music blaring out of the locker room, sophomore Anthony Ireland smiled and said, “It feels good to play basketball. I’m enjoying it now. Last year, I went through

some struggles and now I’m having fun again.”

Sure the Lions had just blown out a Division III opponent by 40-plus points, but it was such a genuine answer you could almost feel the relief brought on by the new season.

When asked, after the first scrimmage of the year, what the keys for this team’s turnaround would be, redshirt junior Jarred DuBois initially mentioned defense, but instead of adding free throws or leadership, the next words out of his mouth were “having fun out there.”

It had to kill the lively and upbeat DuBois to be injured for all of last season and watch his team unravel. LMU fans can hope that his return to the court coincides with a more energetic and positive season of LMU basketball.

“They have to be willing to give up of themselves for the betterment of the team,” Head Coach Max Good said.

“But people have been saying that since whenever [basketball creator James] Naismith hung a basket up. Again, you have to have the right kind of people that are willing to do that.”

Good seems to think that this squad has that willingness. He calls this group a “joy” to be around and possibly the most fun squad in his time at LMU. If they truly are dedicated to the togetherness they are preaching and can

sustain a true attitude of cameraderie and fun, they will, by default, already be light years ahead of the 2010-11 team.

Hope springs eternal is how the old saying goes. Too many pessimists will tell you that hope and faith are wasted nonsense, but in college gyms across the country, blind, stupid faith is often all there is to keep you going for months on end.

As soon as the final horn sounds on one season, the best way to forget how bad it was is to look forward to the eternal optimism that next season’s 0-0 record promises.

That’s why I don’t understand pessimists. If I had chosen to dwell on last season all summer, I may not have made it to another season of LMU basketball. With tomorrow’s matchup against No.17 UCLA looming, now comes the moment of truth when another season starts, and we see how different things actually are.

As redshirt junior Ashley Hamilton said after the Lions thumped University of La Verne in the exhibition, “When you’re winning it’s always fun. When you lose, no one has fun.”

Photo: Men’s basketball Head Coach Max Good | LMU Athletics This is the opinion of John Wilkinson. Please send comments to jwilkinson@theloyolan.com

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Hoping for following injury-riddled season something The women’s basketball different team hopes for a healthier campaign in 2011-12.

By Michael Goldsholl Asst. Managing Editor | Sports Editor 2010-11 is long gone. The dust has settled, and the LMU women’s basketball team is looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued season that saw five players miss considerable time, three of whom suffered seasonending injuries. However, last year is in the rearview mirror, and the Lions remain focused on their goal of capturing a West Coast Conference (WCC) championship.

Despite a sixth-place finish that saw the Lions go 5-9 in conference play last season, they were picked to finish fourth in the 2011-12 WCC preseason coaches poll.

“I think it shows what kind of respect people have for us,” said Head Coach Julie Wilhoit of the team’s preseason ranking. “We had a tough year last year. When you talk to coaches and people in the game – they like us, they respect us. They know we’re good coaches, they know we have good players, and they know not to take us lightly.”

The Lions have said their goodbyes to last year’s captains, Renahy Young and Melanie Ysaguirre to graduationand 2011 WCC Newcomer of the Year Camille Buckley, who transferred to UC Irvine. LMU brings in five new freshman and returns nine players, including redshirt junior forward Alex Cowling, who was sidelined for all but six games last season due to a fractured foot. Despite missing nearly the entire season, Cowling was the only Lion selected to the preseason All-Conference team this year and will likely be LMU’s go-to player offensively.

She averaged 22.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game prior to her injury last season.

Last year’s starting point guard Hazel Ramirez, guard Melinda Gomez and forwards Alexis Love and Mackenzie Kerins make up a sophomore class that is expected to display growth and heightened maturity this season.

“Melinda Gomez is a player that you’re not even going to recognize,” said Wilhoit. “[Alexis] Love, Mackenzie Kerins – these girls have developed. They are playing so much better than where they were.”

As a freshman, Ramirez started all but one of the team’s 29 games last season, while posting averages of 8.6 points and 2.2 assists per game in nearly 30 minutes a night. With one year of experience at the helm, she is expected to continue leading the team.

Hazel is that type of player [who can fill the No. 2 option on offense] and is becoming the type of player that shows why you recruited her in the first place, because you can project and you know with development where you’re going to be,” said Wilhoit.

“Playing a lot of minutes helped me understand the game better and in terms of experience it taught me a lot too,” said Ramirez.

Once again, the team brings in a large crop of freshmen, as this year’s class adds five newcomers to the roster with forwards Ashley Lovett and Emily Ben-Jumbo and guards Danielle Pruitt, Taylor Anderson and Taylor Sansbury.

“I’m going to expect them to play and contribute,” Wilhoit said of the team’s freshmen.

“We don’t bring freshmen in here to redshirt. … My philosophy is the best way to learn is to play. They are practicing right now, three to four hours a day. … I think they are talented enough. I’m very excited about them.”

In the team’s exhibition game against California Lutheran University on Sunday, Nov. 6, Lovett posted a near double double with nine points and 13 rebounds while Pruitt chipped in 11 points and Ben-Jumbo pulled down eight boards of her own.

For the second consecutive year, the amount of seniors on the Lions’ roster is minimal, as guards Candice Nichols and Courtney Collishaw are the team’s only two players set to graduate in 2012.

Although a torn ACL suffered in the 21st game of last season has Nichols sidelined indefinitely, the team will surely receive a boost of momentum when her 2011 averages of 14.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game return to the court.

“Candice is one of the best athletes and defensive players that [the WCC] has ever seen,” said Wilhoit in a preseason interview.

“To not have her out there is unfortunate for her and unfortunate for our team, but we have progressed without her. So, getting h e r i s just a big shot i n t h e arm … it’s just a huge boost.”

Although she recently underwent her fourth surgery – which is not expected to impede her recovery – since the injury occurred on Feb. 3, Nichols has been working extremely hard to rehab her knee and get back on the court. She is expected to return by the time the team starts its WCC schedule on Dec. 29.

“She’s gone through a

lot to be able to represent this school, to play for this school and to finish her senior year. I have never seen someone sacrifice what she’s had to sacrifice,” said Wilhoit.

Collishaw enters her second year with the Lions, having transferred from UC Santa Barbara following the 2008-09 season. She averaged 5.7 points per game and led the Lions in three-point shooting percentage (30.8 percent) last year as a part-time starter while playing in all of the Lions’ 29 games.

Aside from Cowling, the Lions’ trio of juniors is comprised of guard Monica DeAngelis and former Washington State guard Dani LeNoir (both redshirts). LeNoir is in her first year with LMU after sitting out last season due to NCAA transfer regulations.

“I think she brings experience,” said Wilhoit. “I think she is a tenacious defender. I think she and Hazel [Ramirez] will share the point guard spot, and I think they will play together too. …

She’s mature, she’s smart, she understands the game, she gets it. She can shoot. I want my point guards to score. … She’s very dynamic on the court.”

The Lions begin their official schedule tomorrow when they travel to Denver, Colo. to take on the University of Denver at 6 p.m. PST. “This [season] is a marathon, it’s not a sprint,” said Wilhoit. “The type of goals this team has set forth are about running that marathon race with great stride, great confidence and continuing to grow together. I’m doing everything I can as their leader and as their head coach to put them in a position to accomplish their goals. It is one day, one game at a time. It is this moment.”

Women’s basketball Head Coach Julie Wilhoit (top) and redshirt senior guard Courtney Collishaw (bottom).

Photos: Devin Sixt | Loyolan and Scott Cunningham | LMU Athletics.

Another season of LMU basketball is about to begin.Will 2011-12 be worth remembering?

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here is no eraser or Wite-Out product to eliminate what happened to LMU men and women’s basketball last year. Players were injured, a lot of games were lost and the players’ minds and bodies were brought to the brink of mental and physical exhaustion.

The Lions’ only focus should be on what is happening right now, not what happened last year or this past summer, but The focus should be on what each team’s players are going to do to ensure that Two Plus the Foul there is no sequel,

By Michael Goldsholl prequel or awful Tim Burton remake of the Asst.Managing Editor | 2010-11 LMU basketSports Editor ball seasons.

Obviously, a conference championship is the goal for any team heading into a new season. No coach on any level enters a new season thinking, “Let’s shoot for second place this year,” or “Let’s pray we don’t come in last again.” Regardless of how poorly a team performed the previous year, week or day, its sole focus should always be, “How can we do better right now?”

In all honesty, to simply “do better,” the Lions just have to show up and hope that nobody gets hurt. On paper, the Lions looked great. Both teams had solid talent across the board and whether or not you believe they were hard-working teams, that just wasn’t enough. Any successful team needs a little luck, and the Lions seemed as if they had broken countless mirrors, stepped on every crack in Alumni Mall and ran under construction ladders while holding opened umbrellas during every pregame introduction.

Hoops is the “cool” sport at LMU. Every player on either team is pretty recognizable and as a result, they are defaulted as the – redundancy aside – “cool” athletes on campus.

Win or lose, every one on the bluff knows that on any given night, a men’s basketball game is going to rake in more fans than some sports might in a year.

With that being said, 2011-12 needs to redefine what it means to be a “cool” basketball player at LMU. To me, winning is cool. And what are the components of a winning team? Playing 40 minutes of hard-nosed defense, knocking down free throws at a high percentage, refusing to settle for low-percentage shots – the list goes on and on. That list might be comparable to the more difficult, tiring aspects of the sport, but that’s what creates competition. If every Division I team could half-ass its way through a college basketball season, why would it be exciting? But when it comes down to it, teams that execute, work hard and find a few drops of luck are the bare necessities to doing so.

Over the course of the season, there is a multitude of things that can go perfectly or absolutely haywire. But bringing in an oldfashioned mentality from the get-go will set the tone for the rest of the season.

After every student’s freshman year at LMU, the mentality going into the basketball season seems to be cautious optimism. The teams look great on paper, the new players are playing great and after nearly eight months away from the sport, everyone has hopefully forgotten about what happened the year before.

Echoing the near played-out (but still relevant) catch phrase of 2011, #winning is what this year is all about. So, let’s hope to see exactly that. With backs against the wall, both teams have been working insanely hard to avoid a repeat of last year. There’s only so many times Lucy can pull the football away from Charlie Brown before he falls on his back enough times to realize he’s never going to be able to kick it. So, LMU basketball, let’s make 2011-12 memorable and not one that both teams or their fans will be hoping to forget when 2012-13 rolls around.

This is the opinion of Michael Goldsholl.Please send comments to mgoldsholl@theloyolan.com.

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@UCLA (L.A. Sports Arena) 11/11/2011 vs. Middle Tennessee State 11/13/2011 vs. Harvard University 11/19/2011 @ Idaho State University 11/23/2011 vs. Northern Arizona University 11/26/2011 @ St. Louis University 11/29/2011 vs. Columbia University** 12/02/2011 vs. La Sierra University** 12/03/2011 vs. University of North Texas** 12/04/2011 vs. Idaho State University 12/10/2011 @ Florida State University 12/18/2011 @ Morgan State University 12/21/2010 vs.Vanguard University 12/27/2010 @ University of San Francisco* 12/31/2011 vs. Brigham Young University* 1/05/2012 @ University of San Diego* 1/07/2012 @ Pepperdine University* 1/12/2012 vs. Gonzaga University* 1/14/2012 @ Brigham Young University* 1/19/2012 @ Santa Clara University* 1/23/2012 vs. St. Mary’s College* 1/26/2012 vs. University of Portland* 1/28/2012 vs. Pepperdine University* 2/02/2012 vs. University of San Francisco* 2/04/2012 @ University of Portland* 2/09/2012 @ Gonzaga University* 2/11/2012 @ St. Mary’s College* 2/15/2012 Bracket Buster Game 2/18/2012 vs. University of San Diego* 2/23/2012 vs. Santa Clara University* 2/25/2012 WCC Play-in Game 2/29/2012 WCC Championships - First Round 3/01/2012 WCC Championships - Quarterfinals 3/02/2012 WCC Championships - Semifinals 3/03/2012 WCC Championship Game 3/05/2012 * Indicates Conference Matchup ** Indicates Tournament Game

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vs. University of San Francisco* @ Brigham Young University* vs. Gonzaga University*

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Business: not a soulless endeavor

Business Administration major Angelica Cadiente defends her field of study.

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Student: Government is placing ‘little emphasis’ on education NEWS ANALYSIS

LMU’s vice president for enrollment management discusses the effects of decreasing Pell Grant amounts.

By Monika Kim Asst. News Editor

Thousands of students nationwide may lose financial aid if a new congressional budget proposal is approved. A draft budget that proposes major cuts to health care and education was recently introduced, further endangering programs such as the Federal Pell Grant Program.

“Any time there are cuts to federal programs, access to education nationally is jeopardized,” said Vice President for Enrollment Management Anne Prisco. “LMU continues to advocate for higher education financing at the federal level and [has] most recently engaged in the Student Aid Alliance’s petition to protect federal student aid.”

The new budget would keep the grants at the current award amount of $5,550, but would restrict eligibility for students attending school part-time, reducing the program costs by $3.5 billion.

The Federal Pell Grant Program is a needbased program that endows grants of up to $5,550 to low-income undergraduate students at approximately 5,400 institutions nationwide. According to Prisco, more than 9.1 million students were awarded a Pell Grant in the 2010-11 period, as opposed to the 6.2

million in 2008-09. Prisco added that if the proposed congressional bill were to pass, it would prohibit over 500,000 disadvantaged, part-time students from receiving the grants while reducing the average amount rewarded by $240.

“LMU is constantly evaluating the shifts in financial aid at the federal and state level and the impact on our students,” said Prisco.

“LMU is evaluating what we can do to assist our students with one-time federal grant replacement awards and/or low-interest loans should current LMU students lose Pell Grant funding as a result [of] federal program funding changes.”

Prisco said that in the 2010-11 academic year, 1,300 LMU students were recipients of the Federal Pell Grant Program, receiving an average award amount of $4,012. However, very few of these 1,300 students would be impacted by the cuts to the Pell Grants, as the bill would affect only part-time students.

Nevertheless, the bill will make loans more difficult and expensive for students to repay by eliminating the current six-month grace period after graduation.

“Anything that might hinder students from obtaining a good education by decreasing their ability to pay for that education is a problem,” said senior business administration and psychology double major Aundrey Page. “The fact that [the government is] planning to cut Pell Grants that help students afford to go to college speaks volumes to the little emphasis our society is placing on education.”

While cuts to funding are causing dif-

ficulties for students trying to pay for their college education, President Barack Obama is attempting to make student loan payments easier for students. According to the LA Times, Obama will bypass Congress by executive order to reduce the amount of income individuals will have to pay toward their student loans. The government currently offers a program that allows borrowers to limit their student loan payments to 15 percent of their total income. Obama’s college plan, however, would reduce this ceiling to 10 percent.

“All the students are graduating [with debts of up to] $50,000, and if students start defaulting en masse because of these debts, that’s going to cause another crisis. Anything that may sort of alleviate the burden students face and improve their prospects of being able to pay [their debts] back will be better for the economy,” said Dr. Richard Fox, associate professor and chair of the political science department. “In that sense, it seems like a good move.”

Occupy Wall Street protesters are making demands for aid with student debt. According to CNBC, student debt is soon to surpass $1 trillion, exceeding the nation’s credit card debt too.

“LMU will continue to advocate for the protection of our federal financial aid programs and hope that our legislators will continue to support student access to higher education in the U.S.,” said Prisco. “Every person’s voice counts, so I encourage every individual in the LMU community to voice support for federal student financial aid.”

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e’re all just in it for the money. We function under an “ends-justifythe-means” ethos. We’re soulless, passionless and hate our majors and would much rather be doing something else, but stick with it because (as mentioned before) we’re ultimately just in it for the money.

In general, business majors face a few stereotypes.

In business, everyone always likes to throw around the term, “the bottom line” – what we get out of it all. And a lot of people (business majors may be just as guilty of it as nonbusiness majors) seem Randomosity to buy into the idea that everything a business

By Angelica major does is for the Cadiente “bottom line.”

Public Editor Well, the truth of it is that not all of us are business majors just because it’s “where the money is,” and no, not all of us hate our majors. Sure, there are probably a lot of business majors out there who truly have no passion for the subject and just believe that this is the fast track to a decent salary, but is it fair to say that about the whole bunch?

Especially with the current economic state, and when corporate corruption has made it easy to blame all our problems on big business, people who’ve chosen that educational or career path are often forced to make a decision. Either defend business as a whole, brushing off the problems that corporations have caused society and focus only on the fact that the world pretty much couldn’t function without business. Or accept the criticisms people make of your major and the companies who are screwing up the economy but defend yourself by claiming that you know the corporate agenda isn’t right, but you have no choice but to follow the tide.

I’m not saying there isn’t any truth to the claims made against business majors. Yet as someone who actually likes being a business major, but can still objectively see that there are currently a lot (and I mean a lot) of problems with the private sector, it’s troubling to be labeled as nothing but money-hungry, soulless and passionless.

Is it completely naïve to believe that future business leaders can openly acknowledge the problems that corporations have caused, but work towards rectifying those problems?

Is it unreasonably optimistic to believe that ethical practices have a place in the corporate sphere?

Seeing the economic climate and seeing the problems that we face as a society haven’t made me want to turn my back on business.

If anything, the deplorable practices that corporations have gotten away with make me want to educate myself on the ways that consumers can be more informed about what they can do to fight against it. It’s made me want to see this tide turn in business – to see corporations make decisions that don’t just affect their bottom line but society’s bottom line.

And I’m not saying that profit shouldn’t be factored into the equation. Clearly businesses can’t function effectively without making money. But why can’t businesses function ethically, practically and profitably? Why do the terms have to be mutually exclusive?

I realize that there clearly isn’t one quick fix. But how can change ever be made if all we’re doing is condemning the corporate world for all the bad deeds they’ve done or just going along with the tide because we think there’s nothing else we can do?

So, no, business isn’t completely soulless. I know there’s the possibility of the economic climate improving as a result of practical, ethical solutions. And if there are business majors out there who see that potential and aren’t just in it for their own bottom lines, then I would be willing to say that business is far from passionless as well.

This is the opinion of Angelica Cadiente, a junior business administration major from Los Angeles, Calif. Please send comments to acadiente@theloyolan.com.

Arts & Entertainment Film, Literature, Music, Restaurants and Theater

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“Iphigenia 2.0” employs surrealistic elements Theater Review

By Emily Bettencourt Contributor

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harles Mee’s “Iphigenia 2.0,” put on by the Del Rey Players and LMU’s theatre arts program, is difficult to sum up in a word. Already a modern reinvention of the ancient Greek story of Agamemnon, it draws on elements of classic Greek tragedy, but also on classical themes of war, family and betrayal as well. This production includes surreal elements that are solely the product of director and senior theatre arts major Sofya Weitz’s mind.

At its most basic, “Iphigenia 2.0” – which draws its inspiration from the classic Euripides play “Iphigenia at Aulis” – is about Agamemnon, the commander of the Greek forces, and his decision to sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia before heading off to fight the Trojan War. It is not an easy choice to make, and Agamemnon (played by senior screenwriting major Tom Meyers) struggles with the decision, reacting to differing opinions from all sides. His brother Menelaus, played by senior film production major Aaron Gervich, encourages him to take what he feels is a necessary step; on the other hand, Agamemnon’s wife Clytemnestra, played by junior theatre arts major Flannery Underwood, is horrified that he could even consider such an act.

However, “Iphigenia 2.0” is about much more than the story of Agamemnon’s inner struggles. Mee’s reinvention of the play draws in themes from contemporary society – commentary on the Gulf War, on society, socialization and military culture, to name just a few.

It is from this blend of the contemporary and the classic that Weitz has created her own interpretation of the play. It’s evident that Weitz has made the most of the empty space and lack of stage directions in the text. Her interpretation of Mee’s play is postmodern and very surreal, incorporating musical and choreographed elements as well as eerie lighting and sound designs that almost evoke a sense of apprehension in the audience.

In terms of stage design, “Iphigenia 2.0” is unique. Set in the black-box style Del Rey Theater, the stage is nearly bare, save for a few wellplaced props. Most of the action takes place between two banks of audience seating, allowing the audience to feel as though the production is taking place right in its midst.

The lighting is purposefully artificial and the sound design – created by Weitz herself – alternates between familiar and unnerving.

One of the most unique aspects of “Iphigenia 2.0” is Weitz’s decision to add musical elements to the play, including two songs and a number of dance routines, choreographed by senior theatre arts major Winnie Werre (who also plays the First Bridesmaid). The routines are chaotic and in some cases overwhelm the dialogue, making it difficult to focus on the plot as it progresses. Though overall the choreographed routines contribute to the

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Senior screenwriting major Tom Meyers plays Agamemnon. sense of surreality, they can be a bit distracting.

Of all of the elements that come together to create “Iphigenia 2.0,” it is the actors themselves that bring the most to the stage. “Iphigenia 2.0” demands subtle but powerful performances, which the cast delivers with ease. The script calls for an 11-member cast and each member contributes to the tightly-wound, intimate feel of the production. Though only six of the

11 roles are named, every actor – from Clytemnestra to the Third Soldier, played by freshman theatre arts major Gabe Gonzalvez – delivers an impressive and solid performance.

However, audiences should be aware that the content of “Iphigenia 2.0” may be disturbing to the unprepared.

“Iphigenia 2.0” is not a play that shys away from difficult topics. Viewers should be aware that the dialogue deals heavily with the atrocities of war, including graphic and disturbing descriptions of killing and rape. Though these acts are not depicted as part of the production, they are discussed – sometimes at length – and audience members should know in advance.

Overall, “Iphigenia 2.0” is an interesting take on a classic production. Weitz has taken an unapologetic text and worked it into a production that tackles the universal themes of family and loyalty, war, fear and love, and she’s done so in a unique and innovative way. For viewers fond of surrealism and postmodern social commentary, “Iphigenia 2.0” is a must-see.

“Iphigenia 2.0” opens on Wednesday, Nov. 9 and will run at the Del Rey Theatre from Nov. 9-10, 12-13 and 1619. Tickets can be purchased at the LMU Central Ticket Agency, in person or by phone at 310-338-7588.

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A wedding scene from “Iphigenia 2.0” is carried out in the sparsely decorated space of the Del Rey Theater, with purposefully artificial lighting.

Last minute fashion tips for the ball Amy Lee

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ressing for the Centennial Ball is like dressing for prom, but bigger, better and more fun; the fact that it is called a “ball” gives students every right to go all out and portray Hollywood-Oscars-red-carpet glamour (yes, including you, boys). Although there is limited time to go out for last minute returns, exchanges or additional purchases with tomorrow being the big night, here are some quick accessorizing, beauty and grooming tips to make the most of your glamorous, movie star alter ego.

Ladies: Whether you are wearing an elegant floorlength gown or a fun short dress, jewelry can do a lot to bring it to the next level.

Statement necklaces of diamonds, crystals and/or colored stones can be added to a dress of solid color or simple design. This especially works well with strapless dresses.

If the neckline or the front of the dress is busy, adorn with big studs, clip-on earrings or statement/cascading earrings instead. Cocktail rings and glitzy bracelets, bangles or a cuff can do the job as well.

However, remember that less is more. Don’t pile on all the jewels, especially if they are all of the statement type.

According to the design of your dress, shoes and hairdo, be critical of what accessories will complement the dress, not overshadow it. For example, don’t wear a statement necklace, cascading earrings, and a cocktail ring. Take either the necklace or the earrings off to avoid a gaudy neckline. As Mademoiselle Coco Chanel has said: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.”

With hair and makeup, use your best judgment so they complete the whole look. If the design or the neckline of your dress is ornate or if you want to show off your necklace or earrings, opt for a chic, sophisticated updo such as a chignon or a romantic

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If you’re wearing a solid-colored, simple dress, kick it up with a statement necklace.

high ballerina bun. A polished ponytail is a simple option.

Otherwise, soft, loose curls and half updos are also good.

If you choose to leave your hair down straight, make sure it is refined with no flyaways.

Less is more with makeup too. The environment will be elegant and sophisticated, thus it’s not the place for the thick, smoky eye makeup we usually do for clubs. Make sure your makeup is balanced: If your eyes are emphasized, your cheeks and lip colors should be demure. A formal event like this is a perfect opportunity to try the classic red lip. Also, refrain from being too matchy-matchy with your makeup colors to solely match the color of your dress.

Finish off the whole look with polished nails. Colors such as light grays, blues, lavenders and creamy whites are in trend. If you want to be timeless, stick with classy red.

Gentlemen: Although dressing for the ball is simpler for the boys, I have one request: Please shave.

Some scruff or the five o’clock shadow is broodingly sexy and all, but for this black-tie affair a smooth, clean face is the way to go. Also, make sure your hair is kempt and clean (none of Rob Pattinson’s carefree mane), but avoid the overuse of hair gel (no Pauly D spikes).

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Live a little and try putting on a bowtie instead of a plain old tie for the ball tomorrow.

Another tip: Ease up on the cologne, even though a night like this is incentive for you to push for the extra spray or dab of aftershave.

This goes the same for girls and perfume. A good, clean, masculine smell is what the ladies love, but overtly strong cologne can be overwhelming.

Spray enough for the smell to be noticed, but don’t suffocate your date in the aroma during a time when all you want her to focus on is your sweet moves on the dance floor (or not).

Most boys wore ties to prom in high school. Let’s take the next step and trade for the elegant, ever-chic bowtie. They’re more formal and charming and a simple way to spruce up the tux. Also, wearing a classic men’s watch is a practical adornment that will finish off your look. I also guarantee that you will get brownie points for meeting up with your date on time. Finally, remember to wear socks that are thin and a shade darker than your trousers and shine your dancing shoes.

This is the opinion of Amy Lee, a sophomore communication studies major from Honolulu, Hawaii. Please send comments to alee@theloyolan.

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How the men of LMU can make it work Kevin O’Keeffe A&E Editor

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en of LMU, gather! Cast off your baggy sweatshirts and unflattering basketball shorts! There is a whole world of jackets, sweaters and jeans out there that can make you look good and feel better about how you present yourself to the world.

It’s a gross generalization to make, but there’s a strong argument to be made that the guys on this campus and in America simply don’t dress as well as they could or should. Rarely, if ever, is the problem with what they’re actually wearing. The quality of clothes and of brands on this campus in particular is remarkably high. But if you’re not wearing these designer duds properly, what’s the point?

You’re paying a lot of money to look subpar.

There are three main tricks in men’s fashion that can change a weak, unflattering look into a winner. Join me, won’t you, as we go over how color sense, fit and layers can pump up the volume on your outfit and make that cute thing down the hall take notice.

Item number one on the agenda: color sense. It may come as a shock to some, but there are colors out there other than blue, brown, black and white (two of those aren’t even colors!). A simple outfit like a T-shirt and shorts can go from “I pulled these out of my hamper this morning” to “I’m a young Tim Gunn!” in a flash when you’ve got strong color sense.

I love to recommend dressing

in what I call multi-tone monochrome, which is all in one color, usually blue or green, but in different shades. For example, say you’re wearing a kelly green V-neck. You could contrast with a pair of forest green shorts. The color gives a great pop effect, immediately setting you apart from the crowds of khaki cargo shorts and T-shirts.

Even if you aren’t one for super bold colors, you still have the power to embrace richer tones than a simple faded blue. A deep navy shirt is muted, but still notable. To reference Miranda Priestly in “The Devil Wears Prada,” blue is not just blue – there’s turquoise, lapis and cerulean, to name a few. The same principle can apply to brown, yellow, purple, etc. There’s so much that can be done with color without even worrying about silhouette.

Speaking of which, the second item for today is fit. Sometime in the past two decades, the concept of men’s clothes fitting well seemed to fall by the wayside. Showing a couple of inches of underwear is encouraged and baggy sweatshirts are the norm. Men should take a cue from stars like Ryan Gosling in this summer’s “Crazy, Stupid, Love” and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the blockbuster “Inception.” Both men’s characters were suited up to a T and perfectly fit. These actors aren’t just renowned for their looks – they know how to dress themselves to emphasize those looks.

Even when not wearing a suit, fit is always paramount when figuring out how to look. A pair of jeans that sit properly on the waist can give the illusion of a nice butt where one doesn’t normally exist.

Straight men, don’t shrug that off!

Women can be very picky when it comes to their man’s backside. And if you spend all day in the gym, why

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Paul Giacomazzi, a freshman film production major, confidently shows off his dark contrasting outfit. cover your toned physique? Wear a slightly tighter shirt than you’re used to so you can best show what you’ve got going on underneath.

The final tenet of men’s fashion that must be remembered is layering. We’re about to head into the cold months of winter, and there will be plenty of opportunities for wearing multiple layers of clothes.

Sweaters and jackets are key. Stay away from sweatshirts as much as possible unless you’ve found one

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Andrew Kelley, a sophomore business major, has the right idea, wearing a fitted suit jacket.

that’s just so good-looking you simply can’t resist. These exceptions should be slim-fitting and in a cool print or color – anything that looks bulky or faded isn’t worth it.

Sweaters are making their way back from “Mister Rogers” territory and into the hipster chic zeitgeist.

Jackets that aren’t too bulky and complement the rest of your outfit are great for a cold day. A peacoat is also a must-have item – it can be worn casually and with a formal

outfit. Both fashionable and functional, layers can give your outfit depth and detail in the best way.

With these central tenets under your belt, you can dress for success and show what you’ve got to the greater LMU community. You owe it to yourself to look great.

This is the opinion of Kevin O’Keeffe, a sophomore screenwriting major from Austin, Texas. Please send comments to kokeeffe@theloyolan.com.

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Play reading will raise human rights awareness Theater Preview

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he pursuit of justice” is a prevalent part of LMU’s mission statement. Consistent with this pursuit, the Laband Art Gallery and the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance are hosting a dramatic reading of the play “Speak Truth to Power.” As part of the ART 100: Alumni Artists series, this reading aims to educate students about human rights and global justice.

The play, adapted from the book of the same name by Kerry Kennedy, is based on interviews with over 50 human rights activists from around the world. In an interview with the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights, the playwright, Ariel Dorfman, said he wrote it to “be a play where these voices would interlink in a sort of cantata of hope, a cascade of different sounds and testimonials, witnesses to both the courage and also the fear [of human rights activists].”

In this performance, a video projection will accompany a small group of theatre arts majors and alumni as they read for characters in the 45-50 minute play. According to one of the co-directors of the show, theatre arts professor Katharine Noon, the short rehearsal process and intense subject matter prompted the organizers to open up roles to anyone who was interested.

“We selected a group of people

that represented our student body as best as possible: African-American, Latino, white, male, female and so on. We really wanted to fill out the play’s diversity,” Noon said.

This specific play was chosen to be performed after Noon sat down with fellow professor and co-director Diane Benedict, as well as former LMU professor Fr. Grant Garinger, S.J., last year. After Garinger suggested the play, the two women agreed on its relevance to LMU’s mission and put the show together.

“We both realized it was directly connected to the University’s mission of global justice,” Noon said.

“This play is actually a collection of true stories in the words of the people who lived these events. [It is] a sort of pastiche of their work.”

Benedict particularly connected to “Speak Truth to Power” because of her past experience in a similar play.

“Years ago, while at UCLA getting my MFA, I performed in a piece …. about social injustice using testimonials from real people documented by Amnesty International. It was one of the most intense and moving pieces I’ve ever been a part of. I recall the power of the words of those people I inhabited for just one evening still even today,” Benedict said.

“It seems so right and befitting to use this gallery as the space to speak out about the injustices all over the world using photography, theatre [and] music in a setting surrounded by some very powerful visual arts created by LMU

Jewish Book Group takes a graphic look at ‘Genesis’ Event Preview

By Raeesah Reese Staff Writer

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he Jewish Sunday Book and Discussion Group will shake things up with its conversation about a graphic novel called “The Book of Genesis,” by Robert Crumb. The group will hold its meeting on Sunday, Nov. 13, and will discuss Crumb’s visual presentation of the first book of the Bible as well as the role of Jews in comic books. The meeting will be led by Michael Brodsky, a professor of art and art history.

Rhonda Rosen, who manages the book group and is head of Media & Access Services at William H. Hannon Library, was responsible for choosing the graphic novel. “Sometimes, it is good to go outside of your usual boundaries, and this book certainly is different for most of our members who probably had never read a graphic novel,” she said.

In his work, “The Book of Genesis,” which took over four years to complete, Crumb re-imagines the first book of the Bible through illustrations. Rosen believes that his work gives what people think of as “the Word of God a visual presence. His version provides a level of reality for the reader,” she added.

A striking fact about the author in relation to his novel is that he is not a religious scholar, but a renowned comic book artist. One of the founders of the underground comic book movement of the ‘60s and ‘70s, “Crumb is an intelligent artist who likes to think outside of the box,”

Rosen said.

Rosen further remarked that the author ’s unique perspective of this historical work is the prime reason for her sharing the novel with the group and others who will attend the meeting. “[His work] is open to a lot of interpretation, different viewpoints and perspectives,” he said.

Rosen insisted that all are welcome to participate in the discussion and that “anyone who has read [the novel] or is interested in it should come to the meeting.”

Though admission is free, attendees should contact Rosen at rrosen@lmu.edu or 310-338-4584 to reserve a seat.

“The Book of Genesis” Jewish Sunday Book & Discussion Group William H. Hannon Library Von der Ahe Suite, Third Floor Sunday, Nov. 13, 2-3:30 p.m.

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students.”

The devastating truth of these stories has been moving and enlightening audiences around the world since the play premiered at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2000.

Some of America’s most critically recognized actors, including Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Julianne Moore, have done dramatic readings of the play since then.

Despite the challenging subject material, Noon is proud of how LMU students and alumni have been conveying the roles in rehearsals and how they have interpreted the play’s message.

“It is really interesting that you are watching something about people who still exist now and whose social work is ongoing,” Noon said. “We talk a lot about what we’ve done [for global justice], but there’s always something else we can do. [In this play], there is a message of hope and that the ongoing fight is hopeful if we all do something.”

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LMU bands set to perform for fundraising concert Event Preview

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he “A Concert for a Cause” fundraising event is taking place on Loyola Marymount’s campus this Saturday, Nov. 12.

The proceeds from this event will go to the Dolores Mission communities in hopes of helping immigrant men start new lives in America. The concert will be featuring four bands including Mojo Stone, Oliver Katz, Terry Byrne Band and Major Large.

Helping coordinate this event is Carey Uhl, senior English major and member of Major Large. “I decided to put this event on because I knew I had the resources to pull in what I consider to be the most talented musicians at LMU. I thought it would be nice for the LMU community to see many of their favorite bands at the same concert while simultaneously doing good for the community,” said Uhl. “I decided to have this event because it was a unique way for me to be able to contribute to the work that Ignatians do towards inspiring social justice,” Uhl further explained.

This concert serves as part of the Ignatians service organization and Underwings Praxis’s collaborative celebration called Fiesta de Navidad. This celebration exists to make a connection between LMU students and Dolores Mission’s residing group of immigrant men. All proceeds will be donated to

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Mojo Stone, one of the featured LMU bands, will perform for “A Concert for a Cause” this Saturday in St. Rob’s Auditorium. the mission and the Guadalupe Homeless Project.

Of the four performing, Mojo Stone and Major Large, both five-piece bands, are planning to release EPs in the near future. Mojo Stone has already released on EP titled “Hatchet” and Major Large’s first EP will be titled “Metamorphic.”

The concert will take place

in St. Rob’s Auditorium from 6-9 p.m. this Saturday with food being provided by Ignatians service organization.

Those who attend will be able to listen to a wide range of music, from a one-man acoustic act to five-person bands within the realm of rock ‘n’ roll and blues. Admission is $5 at the door.

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Lemonade lives up to name with tasty citrus drinks

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tious sweets. But as the name suggests, they also have a great selection of lemonades in several unique varieties.

The first drink I tried was the watermelon rosemary lemonade. This one was a bit daunting at first. I mean, rosemary, seriously? The herb added an almost piney, aromatic quality to it, and it actually worked. The lemon wasn’t too prevalent, which was surprising given the fact that

rue confession: I like drinking lemonade on chilly days. No, these aren’t the delusional longings of a desperate warm-weather enthusiast clinging onto the last remnants of summer. This is someone willing to make the bold statement that lemonade shouldn’t be confined to hot summer days, but should be consumed whenever the temptation of something sweet, tart and refreshing strikes your fancy.

Lemonade is an anytime drink. I will drink it in the fall. I will drink it in the summer.

I will drink it in the mall. I will drink it in a Hummer ... regardless of how politically incorrect Hummers have become. But I digress.

(I’ll also stop rhyming now, but only because I’m moving on to alliterations in the next paragraph.)

But where better to get your fill of lovely lemony libations than Angelica Cadiente | Loyolan Lemonade on Abbot Pineapple coriander lemonade.

Kinney Boulevard, in Venice? This cute, clean, watermelon isn’t that bold of a corner café has a mind-blowing flavor, but it was still light and array of hearty braises, satisfyrefreshing enough to keep me ing salads, serious sandwiches, craving more. steaming soups and scrumpI can sense that you doubt

me when I say that watermelon and rosemary make an excellent duo. Well, don’t. I want you to humor me for a second and picture yourself taking a walk at dusk during summertime.

(Why dusk? Because I was afraid that if I said “twilight,” the Twilight Saga fans would swarm.) Now picture yourself taking a bite out of a sweet slice of watermelon and then inhaling the cool, crisp scent of the pine trees around you.

That’s what this drink is.

Ridiculous analogy? Maybe. Accurate description of the drink?

Most definitely.

The second drink I sampled was the blood orange lemonade.

This drink wasn’t as delicious as it was gorgeous as the California-sunset color suggested. It was definitely pleasant at first sip, but the more you drink it, the more you realize that it’s far too sweet and the orange flavor just doesn’t let any of the lemon shine through. It tasted a lot like those Hi-C Orange Lavaburst juice boxes we used to drink in grade school, which made me nostalgic until I realized that the reason I stopped drinking them was because they were too sugary and had an aftertaste reminiscent of orange Tic Tacs and citrus air freshener. But on the plus side, drinking anything with “blood” in its name just brings you that much closer to achieving vampire status. (I can hear the Twilight Saga fans stampeding to Lemonade as we speak.)

The last drink I got was the pineapple coriander lemonade.

Out of all the drinks, this one was the only one that had that tart lemon kick I was craving

and the sweet pineapple was a wonderful complement to it.

The coriander, however, was

top spot on my list of favorite lemonades. I get the concept of being edgy and trying out new flavor combinations, but the lemon-pineapple combo was different and delicious enough as it was. The coriander was the awkward third wheel in this fruity date, there to ruin the moment just when things were just starting to heat up.

Thanks, coriander.

I’d have to say that the watermelon rosemary was definitely the best one out of the bunch.

And the pineapple coriander was only slightly better than the blood orange, but only because its tart-sweet combo was an improvement from the almost artificial aftertaste of the blood orange.

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Blood orange lemonade. was definitely worth an unnecessary addition and it. It’s hard to find a place that it ruined the drink. It resulted successfully goes out on a limb in a serious emotional conflict to offer unique takes on an because I really thought I liked American classic. Lemonade it, and then suddenly I didn’t. does just that and manages to Let me break it down. I stay interesting. And interestbegan to sip and I immediately ing in a good way. thought, “Wow, lemon. Finally.

Lemonade can be found at And pineapple. Yum. This is 1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd. in definitely my fave out of all the Venice. It is open daily from 11 ones I got.” Finished sipping, a.m. to 9 p.m. took a breath. “Wait, what the This is the opinion of Angelica Cadiente, hell is that? Ugh, coriander.

Why?!” And thus, the pineapple a junior business major from Los Angeles, Calif. Please send comments to coriander lemonade fell from acadiente@theloyolan.com. the lofty graces of the coveted

‘Modern Family’ star laughs it up for a cure Comedy Spotlight

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ast Tuesday night, Burns Back Court was swamped with students waiting to see Eric Stonestreet, better known as the character Cam on the hit comedy “Modern Family.” Stonestreet came to LMU to perform for Comedian for a Cure, an event put on by ASLMU that supports and donates all proceeds to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

ASLMU’s Chair of Programming and junior communication studies major Katie Styles was the person who booked Stonestreet.

“I was contacted in early May by his booking agent and then I had an epiphany that he would be an amazing addition to the event. I made a few calls, got in touch with his publisher and the rest is history,” she said.

After the audience watched various clips from “Modern Family,” Stonestreet was asked a series of predetermined questions. One of the first questions asked was how he related to his character Cam. Stonestreet responded, “I am not as nice as Cam. I love him because he always does the right thing – I’m more like everyone else. I’m passionate...” He interrupted himself to start some impromptu beatboxing and then continued.

“Beatboxing is a new passion [of mine] since a minute ago.” This lighthearted sense of wit set the vibe of the Q&A session.

Stonestreet’s opening act was junior theatre arts and screenwriting double major Joe Schlegel, who won the Last Student Standing competition last month.

“It’s very intimidating. My biggest concern was getting the first laugh down, but then it becomes easier. I think by the [amount of]

applause I did pretty well,” said Schlegel about his performance.

ASLMU made significant changes to the event this year due to the low turnout in previous years. “I talked to [Stonestreet’s] reps and then considered what the students would be more into. The past two years have been standup comedy and last year wasn’t as successful as we hoped,” said Tiffany Turner, ASLMU’s director of Performance Events and a senior communication studies major.

“This year, we are trying something different and hope it will be better, but we still want to keep the core philanthropy the same,” added Styles.

Stonestreet made sure he took the time to talk about this philanthropic core as well. His mother battled two types of cancer, and his two grandfathers and uncle all died from cancer. “I’m thankful to participate in [the campaign against cancer]. It’s a major bonus [of my job],” he said.

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Stonestreet met with raffle winner and freshman communication studies major Micaela Asercion after the show.

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Joe Pa out at Penn State Raff’s Rap from Page 16 those people in the sports world that called for Joe Paterno to leave now, instead of coaching another game and ride off into the distance as an insulted figure, not a celebrated one.

I disagree.

I understand that all Paterno had to do was dial three distinct numbers into a telephone and turn Sandusky into the authorities, and Paterno’s name would have been cleared from this awful crime.

However, before we completely axe Paterno from college sidelines, I think we need to know all of the facts.

I do agree that Paterno should have left Happy Valley, but at season’s end, not in the middle of a title run.

This Paterno controversy won’t help the players focus for their upcoming Big 10 games, but rather will act as a distraction. There will be a visible sense of pride for the players this weekend against No. 19 University of Nebraska in Penn State’s final regular season game as the current players will be “playing for Joe Pa”.

What about the fans? It is safe to say that the reason

every current Penn Sate fan is a fan of the Nittany Lions is because of Joe Paterno.

His absence will surely spark controversy amongst alumni and fans.

He had the respect of his administration, players and student body. According to Ivan Maisel’s Nov. 9 ESPN article “Joe Paterno’s Penn State Legacy,” students of Penn State University marched from Paterno’s home to the school administration building on Tuesday night showing support for their head coach. Players gave Paterno a standing ovation after he addressed his team and told them he was not returning, and members of the Board of Trustees expressed sadness, despite making the final decision to rid the team of their head coach at this point in the season.

In a world where some view collegiate sports athletes as spoiled, uneducated or even dangerous, Paterno was a bright spot in the world of college football. Just to hold the same job for 46 years says something, and to affect the lives of young men on and off the field is more than valuable.

It’s sad when a sports

icon has to leave the game he loves, especially due to reasons beyond the game.

Paterno leads all Football Bowl Subdivision coaches with 409 victories, the only coach to eclipse the 400 mark and would have broken Amos Alonzo Stagg’s all-time record for games coached at 548 if he had coached this Saturday against No. 19 Nebraska.

Speaking of Saturday, the No. 12 Nittany Lions (8-1) have a big-time conference showdown this weekend and instead of previewing what seems to be one of the best games of the weekend, we are focused on this unfortunate situation.

The team has a legitimate chance at winning the Leaders division of the Big 10 and win a berth to the Rose Bowl, feats the team will have to accomplish without their fearless leader on the sidelines.

I’m sorry you had to go out like this “Joe Pa.” You have transformed the game of college football, and the next 46 years will simply just not be the same.

This is the opinion of Dan Raffety.

Please send comments to draffety@ theloyolan.com.

For the Record In the Nov. 7 issue of the Loyolan, the subheadline under the story titled “Polo clinches conference” on Page 12 incorrectly stated the men’s water polo team captured a conference title.The team actually clinched the No.1 seed in the Western Water Polo Association.The winner of the conference title is yet to be determined.The conference championship will take place Nov. 17 - Nov. 20 in La Jolla, Calif.

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W. Soccer Sophomores Etajha Gilmer and Tawni Martino win conference honors The LMU women’s soccer team had two members recognized by the West Coast Conference (WCC) this week after closing out the season last Saturday with a 0-0 double-overtime tie against Seattle University.

Sophomore defender Etajha Gilmer was given Second Team All-Conference honors and fellow sophomore forward Tawni Martino received Sophomore Etajha Gilmer Honorable Mention. played in all 20 games this year.

Both Gilmer and Martino were on the WCC All-Freshman Team a season ago and followed it up with solid 2011 campaigns.

Gilmer was a regular in the Lions’ backline that recorded eight shutouts, starting all 20 of the Lions’ games and leading the team in minutes.

She played all but 47 of the possible minutes in the Lions’ 2011 season. Gilmer also tallied a pair of goals and an assist.

Sophomore Tawni Martino Martino led the team in led the team in goals this year. goals for the second season, following up her 10-goal freshman season by netting four while adding two assists for a team-high 10 points.

The Lions finished the season 7-10-3 overall and 1-6-1 in WCC play.

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LMU SPORTS UPDATE Volleyball

M. Water Polo

Cross Country

W. Tennis

Volleyball to face Pepperdine and San Diego in conference matchups.

Lions to face Long Beach State in final regular season game in preperation for WWPA tournament.

Redshirt senior Tara Erdmann won yet another award.

Sophomore’s single success leads Lions to quarterfinals against top Division I talent.

LMU women’s volleyball faces off against two top-25 teams today and Saturday in one of the toughest weeks of the Lions’ schedule.

The No. 10 men’s water polo team has its final regular season game this Saturday against No. 7 Long Beach State at noon at Burns Aquatic Center.

Erdmann’s stellar month has led to Lions’ cross country recognition.

They take on No. 14 Pepperdine University tonight at 7p.m. at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, Calif. and No. 21 University of San Diego at home on Saturday at 1 p.m.

The Lions have won six in a row and clinched a number-one seed for their upcoming WWPA conference tournament from Nov. 17-20.

Sophomore Miya Jin led the women’s tennis team by reaching the quarterfinals in single play atthe Jack Kramer College Invitational in Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 5.

A fast start has proved beneficial to the Lions this season going 11-0 when winning the first set of a match. The Lions have struggled on the road this season, but have played well at home, going 7-3 in Gersten Pavilion.

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In the Lions’ last three contests, they have outscored their opponents 32-12.

Long Beach State won its last game against the U.S. Air Force Academy and will play No. 2 UCLA before coming to Westchester, Calif. to play the Lions on Saturday at noon.

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She was named West Coast Conference (WCC) Runner of the Month for October, winning three individual conference titles for the first time in WCC history.

Erdmann eclipsed her own record by nearly 20 seconds, running a time of 20.01 at Crystal Springs Cross Country Course in Belmont, Calif. Additionally, she finished third at NCAA Pre-Nationals in Terre Haute, Ind., earlier in October.

This comes after her third WCC championship on Saturday and being named to the WCC All-Academic team.

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She defeated Division I top talent along the way, including Megan Horter of Baylor University in the first round 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 in a two-and-a-half hour showdown that lasted the entire morning.

Jin came back in the afternoon and demolished Pepperdine University’s Megan Moore 6-2, 6-0.

However, Jin could not defeat UCLA’s Pamela Montez in the tournament quarterfinals, losing 6-2, 6-1.

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Drummond, Rivers headline exciting freshman class Two Plus the Foul from Page 16 and freshman forward Quincy Miller, the Bears’ trio of forwards will cause major matchup problems for opposing teams. Although only a freshman, Miller will likely start from the getgo and show everyone why he was the seventh-ranked prospect from the class of 2011. Junior guard A.J. Walton will lead the Bears’ backcourt after posting averages of 7.9 points and 4.7 assists per game last season while shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc.

While the Pac-12 will be nothing to celebrate this year (don’t let Arizona, UCLA and UC Berkeley’s top-25 preseason rankings fool you), the Washington Huskies are a currently unranked team that is quietly talented – primarily running their offense through their five-guard rotation of freshman Tony Wroten, sophomores Terrence Ross and C.J. Wilcox, junior Abdul Gaddy and senior Scott Suggs. Despite having capable players on the perimeter, Washington isn’t completely thin up front, as it has seven-foot junior center Aziz N’Diaye manning the middle. He didn’t get considerable playing time last season, but the former LMU recruit averaged nearly six rebounds and 1.1 blocks in

less than 18 minutes per game last season. The Huskies will be a nightmare for teams to contain on the perimeter, and if N’Diaye can rebound and defend the ball, they will find themselves shooting up the rankings in no time.

As for specific players, this year ’s freshman class is bursting with potential.

If you haven’t seen the YouTube mixtapes of Duke University freshman guard Austin Rivers’ game online yet, get to a computer now.

Son of Boston Celtics Head Coach and former NBA point guard Glenn “Doc” Rivers, the younger Rivers and his 6-foot-4-inch, 200-pound (soaking wet) frame may not look like much at first glance, but boy is he going to be something special.

He’s got a shooting range comparable to last year ’s human firing range Jimmer Fredette, and great athleticism to match. He might come on slow to start the season while learning Duke’s offense, but he’s going to come around without a doubt.

Another player to watch is Connecticut freshman big man Andre Drummond. After going back and forth on whether or not he wanted to play another season of prep hoops or take his talents to the NCAA, Drummond decided to join the defending

Clothes souls

Beginning on Monday, Nov. 14 and extending through Monday, Feb. 27, the annual West Coast Conference (WCC) Collection Drive, benefiting Clothes4Souls is set to take place.

Collections will be limited to new or lightly worn T-shirts throughout the duration; From 7:30-9:30 a.m. on Nov. 14 in the Gersten Pavilion parking lot. Shoes will be accepted only on the first day.

During the Nov. 14 collection time, the Buttermilk Truck will provide food for the first 250 people who donate clothing.

LMU has collected the most items of any school in the WCC for the past three years.

For more information for the Clothes 4 Soles drive, visit http://www.soles4souls.org/get_involved/rvtour.html

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champs. Standing 6-foot10-inches and weighing in at 275 pounds, he’s got size that would make him a starting center in the NBA immediately. With sophomore guard and preseason All-American Jeremy Lamb stretching the floor, Drummond is going to have a lot of space to work his game and take advantage of the other team’s frontcourts.

He’s a combination of Amar ’e Stoudemire and Dwight Howard, and even though he’s relatively unknown at the moment, he’ll be as close to a household name as a freshman hoops player can be very, very soon.

If I had to predict a national champion right now, it would have to be the University of Connecticut to repeat. With four key players returning (Lamb, Roscoe Smith, Shabazz Napier and Alex Oriakhi) paired with Drummond up front, the UConn Huskies are going to be more than capable of defending their national title. While they might not have last year ’s fearless leader Kemba Walker pacing the team, they have two bonafide stars and a balanced roster built for a championship trophy.

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Men’s soccer eliminated from title chase M. Soccer from Page 16 from the left wing. USD capitalized on one of those opportunities early when it grabbed the lead in the ninth minute.

After receiving a pass from junior Christian Duke on the left side, senior Stephan Posa curled in a pass towards the Lions’ back post. The ball floated just over the LMU defense, right to McFadden who headed it in the goal.

“It is the disappointment of the world, I guess you could call it,” senior Artur Jozkowicz said of losing a chance at the conference title.

Despite holding the majority of the possession in the first half, the Lions’ defense gave the Toreros plenty of chances to add to their lead.

San Diego missed first-half opportunities at an open goal as well as one-on-one with LMU redshirt senior goalkeeper Jack McCormack.

“At the end of the day, it’s no one’s fault, you don’t point the finger,” McCormack said.

“We didn’t score any goals, and they could have had a few more.”

LMU appeared to have an equalizer in the back of the net later in the first half, but it was waived off when the referee whistled LMU freshman Dylan Seedman for jumping into the keeper on the corner kick.

“I thought we played OK, I thought San Diego was probably the better team, they probably deserved the win,” Krumpe said. “But the refereeing, in my mind, wasn’t up to standard today. And I don’t say that often, but we scored a goal in the first half that he called back for no reason.”

The Lions pushed forward in the second half, looking for a goal to keep their title hopes alive. Unfortunately for the home team, all of its pressing could not conjure a tying score.

LMU had two rapid-fire chances to level the score in the 83rd and 84th minutes.

First, a corner kick fell to senior Kyle Johanson, but his shot was mishit and flew high.

Just moments later, junior David Ponce got deep down the right wing and crossed the ball to senior Phil Da Silva, but his headed attempt went wide across the goal.

With less than a minute left, Jozkowicz drove at the right side of the USD defense, but his shot sailed harmlessly high and wide. The Lions would not get another chance at goal.

“To be fair, they were the better team in the first half.

I thought we had some great chances in the second half, and it’s really unfortunate we couldn’t put any of those

away,” said McCormack.

“Man, I really thought we were going to get one there at the end. Those last 20 minutes, we were pummeling them, and it just wouldn’t fall. I think that’s kind of the most disappointing thing in the end there, everyone was

kind of expecting we were going to find a way to get one in.”

The Lions are now 7-11-1 overall on the season and 5-51 in conference play. San Diego, for the time being, moves into first place in the WCC with a 6-4-1 record. The Li-

ons will close the season on the road against Saint Mary’s College on Friday afternoon.

“We’re going to do whatever we can to move up in the WCC standings as far as we can,” Krumpe said. “We’re going to take our best group up there and give it our best for LMU.”

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Senior Phil Da Silva (above) and the Lions’ offense were stifled by the University of San Diego in their 1-0 loss on Wednesday. It was the final home game for Da Silva and nine other seniors.

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Gearing up for a season of hoops Michael Goldsholl looks at some of the lesser recognized NCAA hoops teams and players in 2011-12.

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Freshman Dylan Seedman (above) was whistled for jumping into the goalkeeper on this play, a call that disallowed an LMU goal that had come from the corner kick. The Lions’ offense could not produce a goal in the season’s final home contest.

Controversial call ends in Lions’ loss Men’s soccer falls 1-0 to the University of San Diego on Senior Day, ending its WCC title bid.

By John Wilkinson Asst. Sports Editor Wednesday afternoon, the LMU men’s soccer program recognized 10 seniors who helped rebuild a program that lost 16 games and went 1-11-0

in West Coast Conference (WCC) play the year before they arrived. Since that group arrived on campus, the Lions have made a return to the NCAA College Cup Tournament and captured a share of their first conference title.

The send-off, however, was spoiled by junior Conor McFadden’s goal that gave the University of San Diego (USD) Toreros a 1-0 win, eliminating the Lions from contention for their second consecutive WCC title.

“I told them, I’m not disappointed in them, I’m disappointed for them, that we couldn’t pick up a win for them in their last game on Sullivan Field,” Head Coach Paul Krumpe said. “It is a very, very talented group. I feel bad for them right now that we weren’t able to finish off this season with another WCC Championship.”

For most of the first half, the Toreros had success crossing the ball in

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hile there is a special section dedicated to LMU basketball, in today’s issue of the Loyolan, there are still 344 other NCAA Division I programs gearing up for the 2011-12 college hoops season. With the should-have-alreadystarted NBA season no closer to a deal than it was a month ago, hoops nuts are going to have to get their fix from somewhere. However, NBA Hardwood Classics and that Two Plus the Foul Canadian ice skatBy Michael Goldsholl ing sport are simply insufficient.

Asst. Managing Editor | If you haven’t Sports Editor heard the term “college hoops” since you heard the University of Connecticut won the National Championship in April, a lot has happened since then – and there’s quite a bit to be excited about as the start draws nearer.

Quite a few players that were expected to be “one and done” returned for their sophomore seasons and while that will only thicken the crop of talented and exciting players in the NCAA, it also adds greater competition among the teams vying for a national title this year.

While the Universities of North Carolina, Kentucky, Connecticut and Ohio State University and Syracuse University make up the preseason ranking’s top five, here are a couple teams that haven’t gotten as much attention heading into the new year and will surely be making headlines soon.

They are No. 12 Baylor University and the University of Washington.

Though nationally ranked coming into the new season, the Baylor Bears are primed for success in 2012. With an NBA-sized front court led by sophomore forward/center Perry Jones (13.9 PPG and 7.2 RPG last season)

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Remember Paterno for his legacy, not controversy Paterno’s legacy is in quesiton following child molestation suit against a former assistant coach.

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n the last 46 years, the United States has experienced a space race between two world powers, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the election of a black president for the first time in our nations history.

Although much has changed over the last near-half century, one thing had remained constant: Joe Paterno, head football coach at Penn State UniverRaff’s Rap sity.

By Dan Raffety Not anymore.

Asst. Sports Editor It was announced Wednesday that Joe Paterno, otherwise known as a grandfatherly figure of “Joe Pa” will be relieved of his coaching duties immediately due to the controversy of former Defensive Coordinator Jerry Sandusky being charged with 40 counts of child molestation of eight boys between 1994 and 2009. Paterno, as well as other university officials, did nothing about it.

My mother always told me that if you stand by and watch an injustice happen, you are worse than the person committing the crime. And in this

case, I agree.

The report claims that Paterno was given information by a graduate assistant close to the team about Sandusky’s allegedly sexually abusing a young boy in the shower of a school facility the day following the incident.

However, neither Paterno nor the graduate assistant told local authorities.

The bottom line is Paterno and the grad assistant should have told authorities the second he had any inclination that these crimes were being committed, especially on school property. But, Paterno is an icon and icons have different moral obligations than the rest of us.

We do not know the full story of what happened with Sandusky and those boys – that news will be revealed in the upcoming trial. But Paterno allegedly knew about it and failed to act, which may not be a legal wrongdoing, but is definitely a moral one.

Despite this sad situation, Paterno should be remembered for the positive effect he had on his players, the university and college football in general, not a disgraceful end to an illustrious career.

Paterno is handling this situation with the utmost class and respect for the university, his players and the victims of the report.

Retiring after the season isn’t good enough for a lot of people. There were

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After 46 years of coaching Penn State football, Head Coach Joe Paterno announced his retirement following child molestation charges against one of his former defensive coordinators.