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Students paint equality on MLK Day Students participated in a day of commemoration and service at Saint Columbkille Elementary School. Julia Campion News Intern @LALoyolan

New murals greeted students at a South L.A. elementary school on Tuesday thanks to members of LMU’s nine service organizations. Over 150 members came together on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at St. Columbkille Elementary School. The new murals on the school’s walls and playground depict a world map, a map of the United States, and the mascots of both LMU and Saint Columbkille. Every year, LMU’s Center for Service and Action (CSA) brings together all of the on-campus service organizations to put on an event that will help the greater L.A. community. This year, the principal of St. Columbkille Elementary School contacted the service chairs at LMU and offered their school to be the location for this year’s event, which was open to anyone in a service organization. The painting began at 9 a.m. and concluded around 12 p.m. Volunteers used nearly 16 gallons of paint, according to Kimmy Smith, outgoing service chair for Gryphon Circle service organization and a senior psychology major, who was in charge of preparing and planning for the event. “I got there a couple hours early to set up the chalk outlines for all the maps and the murals,” said Smith. “There was a lot of planning and organization that took place, but it all turned out really great.” Because so many students participated, the group was split up into several projects according to artistic talent. “Sometimes it’s hard for places to take that many volunteers. Honestly, you have to have a See MLK | Page 2

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Every year, all nine service organizations come together for a day of service. This year, they went to St. Columbkille Elementary School in South Los Angeles on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to create representations of equality through paintings and murals. Students spent their morning making the school a more vibrant and diverse space for students to appreciate the concept of equality around the world and in L.A.

Delta Sigma Phi donates money to alumni family affected by Parkinson’s The fraternity is using their winnings from fall semester’s Lip Sync and Stroll Off to offset the costs of her treatments. Amanda Lopez Staff Writer @LALoyolan

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Members of Delta Sigma Phi present a check to Paul and Kalei Mendiola for $4,800 on Monday. The fraternity came together to raise money after seeing Paul’s GoFundMe page for his wife’s medical expenses. Kalei suffers from Parkinson’s disease and needs stem-cell therapy treatments.

Delta Sigma Phi’s Lip Sync donation exemplifies that brotherhood can last beyond college years. Last fall, Lip Sync attendees watched as the men of Delta Sigma Phi whipped out several pairs of high heels and danced their hearts out to Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies.” Delta Sig’s performance ultimately earned first place among the seven fraternities, and they won $4,800 towards their philanthropy, the American Red Cross. However, their donation plans changed when they heard the story of 1991 LMU alumni Paul and Kalei Mendiola, and made the decision to give back to a Delta Sig brother. According to the GoFundMe page, Ka-

lei Mendiola has been battling Parkinson’s disease — a degenerative neurological disorder — for the past 12 years. As her condition has progressed, her medication has only provided a minor sense of relief. As a result, Paul Mendiola made it his mission to provide his wife with the necessary treatment. The fraternity first heard about the Mendiolas in December from their off-campus adviser Erik Nordquist. Paul Mendiola, a Delta Sig alumus, started a GoFundMe campaign for his wife, Kalei Mendiola, with the goal of raising $12,000 to help fund her adult stem-cell therapy treatments. So far, the campaign had raised $14,070, not including Delta Sig’s additional donation. After doing extensive research, the Mendiolas found that adult stem-cell treatments have often been successful in decreasing the effects that accompany a neurological disorder. In the GoFundMe’s campaign description, Paul noted that “adult stem-cell therapy is still considered experimental, and, therefore, is not covered See DSP | Page 4

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pretty major project going on,” said Tom King, assistant director of Student Engagement at CSA. Service organizations have been coming together for service on MLK day for at least seven years. This was their first year organizing the event on their own without help from City Year, a national education-focused organization. In Smith’s opinion, “it turned out really good doing it this way for the first time.” A diverse group of students volunteered on MLK day at the elementary school, with participation from all nine organizations. It also gave students the opportunity to get to know members from other organizations with whom they had not interacted before. “This was my first MLK Day of Service and I loved it,” said Caroline Reilly, a sophomore English and art history double major. “There was such a great vibe of teamwork and creativity, which made for a fun morning.” The principal at Columbkille reached out to LMU after the event to share how the new pop of color made the students happy and the campus more enjoyable, according to Smith. Smith said that at the end of the event, students felt that their contributions made a difference in their community. “I think it was a great experience to see people cooperating and being flexible with what happened that day,” she added. “I definitely think the goals were reached.” via Kimmy Smith

Over 150 LMU students gathered at Saint Columbkille Elementary School for a day of service to paint murals, including a lion created out of students’ handprints, the map of the United States and a mural for the elementary school representing their mascot, the mustang.

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This week, Espérer gives a voice to human trafficking victims.

This issue, News Intern Gilian Boss This issue, Managing sat down with Editor Dan Raffety sophomore film sits down with Head and television Coach Max Good, production major head coach of the Noelle Funtanilla, LMU’s men’s basketball a dance team to talk competition about the finalist. upcoming season.

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You were named an Adult Dancer Finalist at a competition called SHINE [held by Actors, Models and Talent for Christ] this winter in Orlando, Florida. What does winning that award mean to you?

I felt so honored and blessed to be a VIP Choice Overall Adult Finalist. It meant that I was recognized by the VIPs and casting directors as one of the three best dancers at the entire SHINE conference, consisting of over 540 participants. The other two finalists were technically trained in ballet, jazz and contemporary, etc. since they were children, but I only had a solid background in hip-hop. It normally feels like my background is inferior to those who have so much training, but being a finalist proved to me that being able to use my movement to transfer how much I love dance to other people is just as powerful as technique. I felt proud to represent hip-hop dancers, especially those in the community like me who have never been formally trained. It was definitely a confidence boost and an encouragement to train to become a more versatile and industry relevant dancer while maintaining my roots and style.

What is your favorite style of dance?

My favorite style of dance is hip-hop dance, as you can assume. Particularly within hip-hop dance, I absolutely love waacking, and if you don’t know what it is, then I recommend checking it out because it is so powerful. I definitely can resonate with the intentions behind the style and expressing my own sense power and freedom.

Tell me more about the dance groups you’re in. What dance crews are you involved with on and off campus?

Service organization stands against modern slavery

Blindfolded volunteers from Espérer service organization stood alongside Palm Walk Tuesday in a silent protest to raise awareness about human trafficking. Students held signs with facts and statistics as their peers passed by on their way to class. The display was part of the service organization’s Human Trafficking Awareness Week. One member passing out informational flyers alongside the silent protesters was junior political science major Allison Houston, who pointed out that awareness is the key to understanding that modern slavery is a real problem. “A lot of people simply just don’t know about [human trafficking]...it’s just something that never gets talked about,” Houston explained. “You think of slavery as something that happened in the 1800s. ... The fact is that more people are enslaved today than ever before.” On the U.S. Department of State’s website, human trafficking is defined as “the act of recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, or obtaining a person for compelled labor or commer-

cial sex acts through the use of force, fraud, or coercion.” Espérer President Haley Dapkus, sophomore sociology and women’s studies double major, explained that human trafficking is more common than most people think. “Informed Americans often look at human trafficking in a global context with particular focus on prostitution and sex trafficking,” Dapkus said. “This week we’re trying to emphasize that this isn’t just a far away issue; it happens every day in our own backyard and it’s a lot more widespread than people may realize.” In a 2014 study by the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, they received 24,062 reports of human trafficking incidents in the United States, including phone calls, emails and online tips. Of a total 21,431 phone calls, California took responsibility for 17.9 percent of those calls, the highest number of any state. Los Angeles officials have taken some measures to address the issue. According to an L.A. Times article titled “L.A. County sheriff announces new task force to combat human trafficking” by James Queally, L.A. County created a new task force that brings together members of the Sheriff’s Department, the FBI and the L.A. County district attorney’s office, among other agencies, to more heavily prosecute johns and traffickers who interact with minors. L.A. County Sheriff Jim Mc-

Donnell told the L.A. Times that the task force is focusing “on identifying and rescuing the victims and addressing their needs while working with our justice partners to aggressively investigate, arrest and prosecute the perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law.” Espérer service organization will be hosting multiple events across campus this week to raise awareness of human trafficking. The organization encourages the LMU community to write letters to California politicians in support of anti-trafficking legislation Wednesday outside of the Lair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday night from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Living Room, there will be a panel discussion featuring an LAPD officer and a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph, who have worked with victims and survivors of trafficking. On Thursday, Espérer will be selling food, jewelry and T-shirts in front of the Hilton Center for Business. Concluding this week’s events will be a Benefit for Hope concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Living Room. According to the flyer found on Espérer’s Facebook event page and the flyers which members like Houston have been distributing around campus, students participating in two or more of the service organization’s events will receive a free advocacy Tshirt to support the cause of raising awareness about modern day slavery and human trafficking.

I’m currently on RADIX on campus as its artistic director. It’s my second year on the team, but rather than a team, I’d call it a family — where I can always find comfort and an escape from the stresses of college. I’ve recently auditioned for and joined a UCLA collegiate competitive hip-hop dance team called Samahang Modern, where I’ve grown as a dancer and a person exponentially. I commute to UCLA Monday and Wednesday nights where we normally practice till early in the morning, and I have RADIX rehearsals on Sunday and Thursday nights.

What are your other hobbies?

Most of my other hobbies are either athletic or artistic. I enjoy skateboarding, snowboarding and playing tennis. Artistically, I like graphic design, editing, doodling, playing the ukulele, mixing music, fashion, interior design, photography, acting and hairstyling. I’m also a gamer and anime lover. I’ve recently picked up cooking and reading. Above all, I love spontaneous adventures, savory food, having a good time and making others laugh.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? If your career is your passion, then you’ll never work a day in your life. “For nothing is impossible with God.” - Luke 1:37

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Members of Espérer service organization raised awareness by standing in blindfolds on Tuesday while students passing by read the facts and statistics about human trafficking they presented.

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at all by insurance,” which is why he decided to share his wife’s story. Members of Delta Sigma Phi, past and present, gathered in the Greek Suite Tuesday evening to surprise Kalei and Paul with the $4,800 check. Vice President of Delta Sigma Phi and senior management major Riley Brewer explained the chapter’s decision to support their fellow brother: “We, as Delta Sigs, believe in the fact that once you’re a brother, you’re always a brother. Brothers include family and supporting each other.” Brewer concluded by saying, “So, we as the Delta Mu chap-

ter of Delta Sigma Phi would like to present you with $4,800 for your health and happiness.” Upon receiving the check, Kalei described the feeling as completely humbling. “My husband and I both got tears in our eyes ... we couldn’t even believe it,” she said. “I’m just so thankful. I can’t believe the support and just that feeling of the brothers supporting the family. Even though we haven’t seen a lot of them in a long time, there’s still that connection.” Junior theatre arts major Kevin Dwyer, president of Delta Sigma Phi, said he feels grateful to belong to a brotherhood committed to lifelong support.

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e’re bombarded with news 24 hours topics are more likely to be read, shared and a day, seven days a week. Back in the talked about. Local topics, on the other hand, are day, it was common to enjoy a cup of largely ignored until they become big problems, coffee and read the newspaper in the morning, as in the case of Porter Ranch. then move on with the day. But in the digital Many students are already getting their hands age, we’re kept in constant connection with the dirty by taking on local issues — look no further world via mobile apps and social media feeds. than this week’s Loyolan for proof. Within the Reading the news should not only be a source past week, the service organization community of entertainment and knowledge, but should also painted murals at an elementary school in move us to be more engaged in our communities. South L.A and Delta Sigma Phi donated their In President Obama’s State of the Union address, winnings from last fall’s Lip Sync competition he urged us to become more to pay for a woman’s stem-cell involved as American citizens treatments. There’s no excuse to not and work together to take Those are just a few on issues such as reforming engage with what’s happening examples of students who our political systems and are educating themselves and in L.A. — that is, beyond securing the future we want others about local needs and knowing what the Jenners taking care of business in our for our children. That starts, of course, by paying attention wore last night in Hollywood. community. Opportunities to and learning about local do the same are plentiful at issues. LMU. If you want to make a difference — as the LMU A first step to staying in the know is reading mission calls us to do — it’s important to bring publications like the Loyolan that cater to our your focus down to earth by getting your boots specific communities. We at the Loyolan also on the ground here in Los Angeles. encourage students to get involved with some of Take, for instance, the ongoing emergency in the organizations that are already doing so much the Porter Ranch neighborhood of L.A. Did you good work at LMU and in the city surrounding know that a natural gas leak has been spewing it. Club Fest, which takes place this Thursday methane into the air there since at least October? from 5 to 7 p.m. in Alumni Mall, is a great place The noxious fumes from the leak have forced to start. thousands to abandon their homes, and prompted With so many opportunities here at LMU, the costly relocation of two L.A. Unified School there’s no excuse to not engage with what’s District schools. California Governor Jerry happening in L.A. — that is, beyond knowing Brown declared a state of emergency earlier this what the Jenners wore last night in Hollywood. month, and efforts to stop the leak have made Saint Ignatius of Loyola, our school’s the situation even more dangerous. namesake, urged us to “go forth and set the world If you didn’t know about the Porter Ranch on fire,” lighting the world with inspiration and gas leak, you’re probably not alone. Let’s face change. Let’s remember that setting the world it: exciting national and international stories on fire starts with lighting the proverbial match receive more coverage by mass media, so those in our own backyard.

Convos on Campus

While the campus can be fairly dead during a four-day weekend, students were still populating the Lair for lunch on Monday. I sat at a table in the middle section and tried my best not to be obvious. Here is what I heard over the loud noises from the kitchen:

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Someone is blasting MGMT's "Electric Feel." It is the last day of the long weekend and the party is still going.

Guy next to Green Hat to a girl approaching the table: "Hey, I like your cool shades." Yes, this girl is wearing sunglasses indoors.

12:53 p.m I think a guy in my peripheral vision is doing a Christopher Walken impression.

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Brown-haired girl: "I can bring a flashlight in case of an emergency." I don't even want to know what she's talking about.

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A boy with a green hat: "So long. Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen. Goodbye!" His female friend sings along as they part ways.

12:54 p.m Girl talking to Green Hat and Christopher Walken: "You guys are literally the worst."

12:55 p.m Girl at a table at the 4 o’clock angle: "A ghoul? A demon?"

12:42 p.m. A girl sitting behind me: "How was the party last night?" Clearly, it was a four-day weekend.

12:56 p.m. Someone just started playing the Mockingjay whistle from "The Hunger Games." I'm done.

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Bisexuality dialogue brings acceptance O’Round the Clock Olivia Round Opinion Intern @LALoyolan

hen discussing sexuality, people’s usual thoughts jump to whether someone is gay or straight. The term bisexual does not get considered as often as it should. However, according to the GLAAD 2015 Where We Are on TV report, the number of regular LGBTQ characters on cable increased from 64 to 84 last year, and recurring LGBTQ characters increased from 41 to 58. Additionally, bisexual representations rose not only on cable television this year, but on broadcast as well. “I think that there has definitely been more coverage of bisexuality in the media, However, it is discussed in different ways and some are better than others,” said freshman communicationsstudies major Chloe Cross. “Some gossip sites see bisexuality as taboo, like those that refer to Kristen Stewart’s alleged girlfriend as her ‘gal pal,’ but some validate bisexuality, which is definitely better.” The positive discourse surrounding bisexuality is vital to its acceptance in society. The way the subject is talked about in media will often reflect how it is talked about in school hallways, at home and at social events. The more bisexuality is publicized and accepted on television and in magazines, the more respect

bisexual people will be given in day-to-day life. According to CNN, the latest National Health Statistics Reports conducted by the CDC show that, today, more Americans identify as bisexual than ever before. The reports also indicate an increase in the number among both males and females. The survey showed that 5.5 percent of women and 2 percent of men identified with bisexual orientation. According to the CDC, these numbers rose from those in the survey conducted between 2006 and 2010, in which 3.9 percent of women and 1.2 percent of men chose bisexual as their sexual orientation. With more awareness of bisexuality in media and therefore in our society as a whole, more people are able to self-identify in this way. “I think society tends to see bisexuality as a less legitimate sexuality than others, but media that discusses bi individuals in a respectful and validating way is beneficial,” said Cross. On one end of the spectrum, bisexuality in media can harm the progress of any modern acceptance of the orientation. For example, the bisexual character in “Game of Thrones,” Prince Oberyn Martell, is presented as an overlysexualized psychopath, which feeds into negative stereotypes about bisexual individuals. On the other end, the recent coverage of “Hunger Games” actress Amandla Stenberg’s Snapchat story, in which she comes out as bisexual allows people to see the reality of bisexuality and its prevalence in

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As more Americans begin to identify as bisexual, the media must take care in how the topic is portrayed. our society. The media’s coverage of bisexuality as a sexual orientation holds a big effect on how these individuals are perceived, especially as more and more people become comfortable

identifying themselves as such. It is important that the coverage is positive and celebrates individuality. Feeding into LGBTQ stereotypes not only strips bisexuals of their individuality, but also slows our

country’s progress in accepting people of all orientations. This is the opinion of Olivia Round, a Freshman Communication Studies and Spanish double major major from Missoula, Montana. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to jjones@theloyolan.

Let’s Step Up and Step In for our friends For Christie’s Sake Christie Calucchia Managing Editor @LALoyolan

fter returning home from Step Up & Step In, the third LMU CARES program that I have been required to attend due to my involvement in various campus organizations, I couldn’t help but reflect on how the subject matter of this particular session related to my life and my personal experience with bystander intervention. Normally, I approach these required events with a certain level of disdain and apprehension. It is difficult to believe that a brief presentation and subjective dialogue can promote any form of real change. However, the latest effort by LMU CARES to address the issue of bystander intervention as it relates to sexual assault and interpersonal misconduct left me with a stronger emotional reaction than past programs. I would like to sit here and tell you about all the times I, through small acts of heroism, have saved friends and strangers alike from dangerous situations, but this is not what I have been pondering since leaving the seminar room in U-Hall. Instead, I keep thinking about all of the times I’ve needed saving

and all of the times I was lucky enough to have been saved. My mind has been replaying over and over again the blurry nights where I was handed shot after shot from boys who had less than innocent intentions and the mornings when I awoke to unfamiliar surroundings with a sinking feeling in my stomach. Navigating the ambiguous nature of college drinking and consent is a challenging task. These are times when we are learning how alcohol affects our bodies and our actions. We are learning that maybe our wealth of experience acquired by the age of 18 or even 22 is not quite as infallible as we once so confidently and arrogantly believed. It is during these times that we need each other the most. So, this is my thanks to the spunky girl who lived down the hall from me freshman year. The girl who kept calling my phone, even though I wasn’t answering. The girl who saw me stumble into a bedroom at a party with a boy I didn’t know and banged on the locked door so loud and for so long that eventually it was opened and I was taken home. This is my thanks to the dancer who I met the first day of school. The girl who saw a boy walk me to his car and away from a party. The girl who took it upon herself to march right up to that car and tell the boy that I didn’t want to be alone with him and needed to come with her.

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LMU CARES can start the conversation, but each student at LMU must make it our responsibility to end it. Looking back, I could not be more grateful for meeting such strong and thoughtful individuals early in my college experience. It can be dangerous going out with people you don’t know well and can’t yet trust, but it happens far too often. Starting at a new school, spending time with new friends and joining new organizations can put you in situations with people who,

no matter how unintentionally, won’t notice whether or not you come back safely with them. This is why, whether we’re strangers or best friends, we need to look out for one another. Because no matter how many educational sessions we are required to attend, until real reform is done to educate men and women about consent and drinking and harassment and

abuse, these problems and ambiguous situations are going to continue to occur. We all need to do our part to create safe environments and have the sense and bravery to take action when that safety is threatened. This is the opinion of Christie Calucchia, a Junior Humanities major from Las Vegas, Nevada. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to jjones@theloyolan. com.

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Celebrating MLK Day as a holiday Keepin’ up with Jones Jackie Jones

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very winter, LMU blesses its students with a day off at the beginning of the new semester. As swell as it is to have a mini-break after syllabus week, the real purpose of this time off is to honor of one of the greatest American heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr. The importance of this day off is often forgotten amid student’s excitement for a three day weekend. After being annually reminded about the power that Martin Luther King, Jr. encompassed ever since elementary school through some sort of arts and crafts project on his “I Have A Dream” speech, our continual reflection of the man behind the holiday shouldn’t be overlooked. Holidays like Thanksgiving remind us how grateful we should be for the things we have in life — like friends and family — and encourage sus to express that gratitude. For those who are religious, holidays

like Christmas and Easter remind us of Jesus’ birth and resurrection and why these events are significant year after year. While some may argue that it is important to remember these things throughout each year, holidays are created to put aside specific time to reflect on what it is that’s being celebrated. Even though Martin Luther King, Jr. day has technically just passed, it’s important to remember that this day is dedicated to a man of bravery and leadership that made a huge difference in civil rights. We need to remember his legacy and continue living it out by spreading love and acceptance to everyone no matter their race, sexuality, religion or economic class. After leaving 2015, a year marked by plenty of significant issues concerning race exemplified by the the riots at Mizzou, the multiple Chicago shootings and even a depiction of blackface on our own campus, this holiday lands perfectly at the beginning of a new year so we can make the effort to reflect upon and use what we’ve learned, hopefully to put our reflection into action for the new year in order to create a more peaceful community worldwide.

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This holiday remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. should evoke reflection and growth in communities nationwide. It is important and relevant, now more than ever, to have an open dialogue about race, one which has been made possible by the bravery of civil rights activists such as Dr. King. Gather your oncampus organization and facilitate a discussion about the topic, or take advantage of a class assignment by writing about or researching race.

We need to begin annual practices that celebrate and honor Martin Luther King, Jr. properly instead of using this day to sleep in and watch Netflix. I appreciate that MLK Day provides us with a day off from classes. Not only does Martin Luther King, Jr. need to be recognized as a minority leader, he also needs to be celebrated as someone who has

made visible differences in society. They helped unite a country that, despite being named the United States, needed and still needs more union between people of different races and economic classes. This is the opinion of Jackie Jones, a senior English major from La Habra, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email jjones@theloyolan.com.

Sean Penn should stick to acting J.K. Ramblings Julia Marzovilla

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t was announced earlier this month that drug kingpin El Chapo met in secret with actor Sean Penn. The interview, released in the February issue of Rolling Stone, rightfully raised questions. Why, after all this time, had El Chapo finally come forward? Furthermore, why had he come forward to Sean Penn and Rolling Stone? The move makes sense — perhaps the magazine pulished the article in an attempt to regain readership following a slew of misprinted and incorrect articles. The most famous of these missteps inolved a story about a possible rape on the University of Virginia campus in November 2014, which was then retracted and has since been regarded as a massive misstep in journalistic representing. Rolling Stone owned up to its errors in an article titled “Rolling Stone and UVA: The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Report”, released in April 2015. The El Chapo article seems to be, in many ways, the magazine’s attempt at redemption: to gain a stronger readership with a harder-hitting article, written by none other than Academy Award-winning actor-turnedjournalist Sean Penn. If only it had panned out as expected. The article begins with a disclosure statement that automatically sets it up for contention, stating, “Some names have had to be changed, locations not named ... And an understanding was brokered with the subject that this piece would be submitted for the subject’s approval before publication. The subject did not ask for any changes.” Although nothing was reportedly altered in the article,

the fact that El Chapo, also known by his given name Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera, had the ability to do so already puts the piece in hot water. It is journalistically unethical to allow the subject of any interview intended for print or otherwise to read over his or her statements prior to publication. Whatever is said is on the record and therefore intended to be included in the final edition of the article, if deemed important enough to publish. Allowing one of the most powerful and dangerous men in the world today to read over his statements risks inhibiting the journalist — in this case, Penn — from making the whole truth known. The issues with the article did not end at the disclosure agreement. While Penn is not new to journalism — he interviewed President Raúl and Fidel Castro of Cuba in 2008 as well as covering Iran’s 2005 election — his writing style reflected his inability to tell an objective story. His flourishing language and at times one-sided commentary of the interview and its surrounding events lead the story on a crooked path towards disbelief and a lack of credibility. Rolling Stone has also been attacked for allowing Penn to write the article at all. Hiring the actor-turned-journalist reads like a publicity stunt for both the magazine and Penn himself. There has been much discussion about how Penn’s experience is not up to par with more lauded and knowledgeable journalists who, instead of being offered tequila during the interview, feared losing their heads. Despite the article’s popularity, Penn still believes it was a failure, according to an interview in the CBS program, “60 Minutes.” “Let me be clear,” Penn told Charlie Rose, “My article failed”. However, Penn does not see his article as specifically a journalistic failure. Penn stated that the article failed in the way it was received by the media following its release.

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Sean Penn’s interview with El Chapo failed as a journalistic pursuit in its lack of dependency and accuracy. Rather than starting a discussion about drug policy in America, the article was said to have played a key role in El Chapo’s discovery and later incarceration. In the interview with Rose, Penn stated that he’d hoped that the article would help the American public understand that the capture of a single kingpin would not in any way hinder the sale and transport of drugs in Mexico. What the public got instead was a benevolent portrayal of one of Mexico’s most wanted men. This is curious for Rolling Stone to publish, considering the magazine’s average reader fanbase. By delivering a skewed and one-sided depiction of El Chapo to a magazine whose audience’s average age reaches the mid-twenties at best, Penn portrayed El Chapo in a way that does not align with those made prior to it. Rather, a younger

generation of readers will ask: why is this man so hated? The questions Penn asked were too shallow to be hard-hitting, the answers too short to be revealing, which ultimately failed to give Rolling Stone’s readership a true understanding of the seriousness of his crimes or of his capture. Penn’s article, however, brings up the importance of relevant, well-written and accurate journalism. This kind of journalism is what Penn should have strived for, and what all journalists should strive for. It is what we aim for, here at the Loyolan. Our publication is run for and by students. We hope to follow rigourous standards similar to those held by the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times. When such hallmarks of American journalism are offered on campus alongside this student-run newspaper, we, as

student journalists, must be held to those same standards. Regardless of how Penn or anyone else sees the article, it was a failure. It failed to portray what it was intended to and, at some points, leaned too heavily on Penn’s tendency to be verbose. It was weak in its depiction of El Chapo, refusing to make claims of his acts of terror — Penn even asked the drug lord whether or not he thought he was dangerous. Naturally, El Chapo said that he is not. When a question’s answer is so easily avoided, is it even worth asking?

This is the opinion of Julia Marzovilla, a sophomore English major from New York, New York. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to jjones@theloyolan.

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Autonomous car tech shifting gears Deeksies’ Dish Daralyn Kee Chong Opinion Intern @deeksies

hen we are asked to imagine the technology of the far future, images of sleek flying apparatuses and ultra modern inventions usually come to mind. However, now that the U.S. Department of Transportation has deemed self-parking technology as safe by regulations of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, it seems that these imaginings of a high-tech future are not so far away after all. Approved for use in BMW’s next round of 7 Series models, the new technology enables cars to park themselves without requiring the driver to physically be inside of the car. Especially useful for tricky parallel parks or particularly tight spots, the driver can exit the car and park it with a remote control, as long as he or she stays within six feet of the vehicle. Though something like a self-parking car isn’t quite the same thing as a hovering time machine, it does indicate a major shift in the way humans interact with transportation technology. The approval of self-driving cars is just the first step in a series of efforts by companies such as Google to develop and integrate the technology of autonomous vehicles into the functions of mainstream cars. Self-driving cars may make driving significantly safer, more accessible for disabled individuals and, in general, more efficient. Still, however innovative these goals may be, they do bring about ethical dilemmas that deserve necessary consideration before everyone eagerly hops into self-driving cars.

“The approval of self-driving cars is just the first step in a series of efforts by companies such as Google...” Despite autonomous

how rapidly technology is

advancing, there are currently no precedents, or legal safeguards or concrete policies implemented to govern how the technology is used or can be held liable if something goes wrong. Car programmers have to confront the possibility of an array of problematic scenarios. In an extreme case, for example, a situation could arise where programmers must decide whether or not they should program a car to sacrifice the driver in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. In the case of an accident involving a self-driving car, it isn’t clear at all who would be ethically responsible for damages or, more importantly, human lives. It forces us to ask whether or not we should give technology the power to decide who might live or die.

“...if self-driving car technology functioned the way it is expected to, almost 25,000 carrelated deaths could have been prevented in 2015.”

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We’ll soon see whether autonomous cars will be beneficial or detrimental to those who plan to utilize them. Some also worry that these types of technologies will make people become lazy while doing something that should require immediate and full attention. Although the car is programmed to be able to navigate itself, the thought of people reading books, scrolling through their phones or even taking unplanned cat naps while hurtling 70 mph down a highway is somewhat unsettling. Societally speaking, we are already so addicted to personal technologies that remove us from the present and prevent us from engaging in what is happening right in front of us. Not only will this make drivers extremely susceptible to laziness, it will also make them susceptible to more dangerous situations like negligence or inattention while operating their vehicles. Despite the uncertainties that come with autonomous vehicle technology, there are undeniable positives that have made the push for its development so attractive for manufacturers and consumers, one of the biggest being safety. According to a CNN article titled “Transportation Department clears way for self-parking cars”

by Rene Marsh, transportation Department Secretary Anthony Foxx commented, “We know 80 percent of car accidents are due to human error. So we ask ourselves, what happens if human error was eliminated?” Foxx estimated that if self-driving car technology functioned the way it is expected to, almost 25,000 car-related deaths could have been prevented in 2015. As students here at LMU, car related accidents are too common — you hear about a friend’s parking hit and run in the Hannon Parking Lot, a close call by drivers speeding down the one way road in front of McKay or even see the remnants of an accident at the dangerous intersection at the front gates of campus. Just last semester, the Loyolan reported a vehicle collision with a biker on campus that resulted in a broken windshield and mangled bicycle. Though autonomous cars and the integration of their technology leave much to be desired in their current states, the end result of what developers are aiming for could make our community safer for both drivers and pedestrians. Who knows,

maybe next semester you’ll see a self-parking car skillfully maneuver those impossibly tight stalls in Drollinger that we humans can never seem to master.

This is the opinion of Daralyn Kee Chong, a senior English major from Honolulu, Hawaii. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to jjones@theloyolan.com.

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LMU designated of f icial Los A ngeles Rams park ing lot star ting in 2016 The deal was made last week between LMU and the new L.A. team. Chip Diply Wizard Staff Writer @lmubluff

The paperwork has been filed, the checks have been mailed, and Stan Kroenke’s St. Louis Rams are moving to Los Angeles. While tentative plans for the NFL team’s Inglewood stadium have long been known, many were surprised by an announcement Kroenke made at a recent press conference. “As most of you know, construction for our beautiful new stadium is in the beginning phases,” said Kroenke. “it is with great pleasure that I announce that, as of today, Jan. 12, 2016, the Los Angeles Rams organization is officially teaming up with Loyola Marymount University.” It appears that after years of absence, football has finally found its way back to LMU. Sort of. “We’re extremely excited to be working with Stan Kroenke on this project,” said LMU President Timothy Snyder. “What an opportunity it is for the students here.” Feeding off Snyder’s excitement, hundreds of students

showed up for an ASLMU-sponsored event titled “Hey Lions, We’re Rams!” last Saturday. However, faces quickly turned to confusion upon arrival at the scene. “We all walked to Hannon parking lot,” said sophomore business marketing major Wendy Zambonee. “And there was this guy standing at a podium. And they cut a big red ribbon and then walked away. I turned to the person next to me and said, ‘What happens next?’ and they said, ‘I think that’s it.’” In what turned out to be a rather deflating situation, though not as deflating as a football handled last year by NFL quarterback Tom Brady, Snyder announced that the only way LMU was partnering with the Los Angeles Rams was by serving as an extra parking lot for their Inglewood stadium. “I mean, I have to say, I was a little disappointed,” said junior biology major Hank Katnip. “I thought we were going to be the official training facility or something. We’re just the parking lot.” Snyder announced that all parking lots on campus would be available for fans attending Rams games. He also announced plans for Sunken Garden to be paved and renamed the “Drunken Gar-

den,” serving as a tailgate area for NFL fans. LMU will also implement a new system for parking passes. Just as students now opt out of regular parking passes, they will also need to opt out of season tickets for the Rams if they do not want to be billed. However, students must purchase season tickets to the Rams to own a parking permit. The only alternative? Purchasing a parking permit and 500 vouchers for hot dogs at the Inglewood stadium. Finally, parking fines are to be replaced by NFL player fines. “Yeah, it’s a little steep,” said Zambonee. “But I did the math and the NFL player fine was actually cheaper than my normal LMU parking fine, so I guess I can’t complain.” The most confusing part of ASLMU’s event for many students was the interpretative dance that took place between Iggy the Lion and the Rams’ mascot, Rampage. “Look, maybe it’s not the dream scenario everyone pictured,” said President Snyder following the event. “But, technically, we still are the only University to get involved with an NFL team in the Los Angeles area. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to serve a fourday suspension and pay $4,000 for parking in Xavier.”

Expect many more cars like these to fill up our campus.

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Stress: an issue of mind(fulness) over matter The Lowdoon Nicole Muldoon Life+Arts Intern

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n the words of beloved ‘80s icon Ferris Bueller: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Little did we know, he was actually describing the psychological practice of mindfulness. According to UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, mindful awareness involves “paying attention to present moment experiences with openness, curiosity and a willingness to be with what is … It invites us to stop, breathe, observe and connect with one’s inner experience.” As we all attempt to readjust to the everyday stresses of college life, it is important that we attempt to manage our stress in a healthy manner. We should be aware of the extent of our stress, the sources of these anxious feelings and the strategies that help reduce anxiety. It’s okay to be stressed out, but it’s important that we don’t allow stress to become a dark cloud that over-

Besides alleviating stress, the regular practice of mindfulness can ... increase empathy for others and intensify daily spiritual experiences. whelms our enjoyment of everyday experiences. The practice of mindfulness, or mindful awareness, in everyday life has been shown to reduce anxiety with regular practice. Mindfulness traces its origins back to Buddhist practices, inspired by the implementation

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As the stressfulness of college life returns with a vengeance this January, practicing mindfulness can hlelp to alleviate anxiety. Mindful awareness involves focusing on nothing but the now, and allowing oneself to lose themselves in the curiosity of the world around them. of yoga and meditation, as well as bodily awareness. Researchers have found that mindful awareness can have major effects on the psyches of students in higher education. According to researchers at the University of Arizona, besides alleviating stress, the regular practice of mindfulness can reduce psychological struggles like depression, increase empathy for others and intensify daily spiritual experiences. Student Affairs Resource Associate Lorianne Harrison-Reyes practices mindfulness in her everyday life, and encourages students to do the same. “Mindfulness is being aware

of everything around you in the moment; it is having the mind

“It’s important to understand the value of your time, and that occasionally it is more valuable to acknowledge the big picture...” to be thoughtful of your mind, body and spirit along with all your feelings,” said HarrisonReyes. “Mindfulness is a practice that can... bring about positive

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Reduced rumination: Those who practice mindfulness tend to dwell less on reasons for distress. Stress reduction: Mindful meditation can lead people to regulate their emotions differently, leading to less anxiety. Boosts to working memory: The capacity of working memory can increase through mindful meditation. Focus: Those who practice mindful meditation may experience greater attentional functioning. Less emotional reactivity: Mindfulness can help people to disconnect from emotionally-stirring photos and focus more on mental tasks. More cognitive flexibility: Mindful meditators can become more adaptive to situations that may induce anxiety. Relationship satisfaction: Those who practice mindfulness can become more attuned to the needs of their partner and express themselves more effectively. Information compiled by Daphne M. Davis, PhD, and Jeffrey A. Hayes, PhD. via the American Psychological Assocation Graphic by Kevin Chan | Loyolan

According to the scientific researchers, the benefits of mindfulness have plenty of scientific merit. The regular practice of mindfulness has been shown to have numerous benefits for college students.

thoughts, enhance relationships, boost your memory and capacity for learning and help a person to see what he [or] she really needs in their lives.” Though there are different methods of practicing mindfulness, the most popular manner is to simply meditate — no props or sitting criss-cross applesauce needed. You must simply relax your body, take deep breaths and allow the mind to remain in the moment. This is the time to forget about when you answered that question incorrectly in your anatomy class earlier in the day and to stop yourself from mentally outlining the English essay you have due in a few days. Simply think about the now and enjoy the pleasantness of being. “It’s important to sit and reflect because you’re really appreciating things, and you’re actively doing [something] to relieve stress,” said Vanessa ZavalaZimmer, a sophomore psychology and communication studies double major. The idea of squeezing yet another activity into your busy schedule can definitely seem stressful in itself, yet mindfulness isn’t something that requires an enormous block of time from your day. Just five or 10 minutes of mindful awareness per day can make an enormous difference. “It’s important to understand the value of your time, and that, occasionally, it is more valuable to acknowledge the big pictures instead of the small details,” said Lindsay Grosvenor, a sophomore psychology major. “Sometimes it’s necessary to step back from responsibilities and put yourself first.” If you still find yourself unsure about practicing mindfulness in your own life, there are plenty of services online and on campus that can get you started. “Students can practice mindfulness meditation regularly...

through [channels] on YouTube [such as] The Honest Guys,” said Harrison-Reyes. “The UCLA Mindfulness Center website has many links, [including] a site called calm.com. On campus, Student Psychological Services (SPS) has a stress-management, biofeedback room students can reserve.” On Wednesdays at 10 p.m. in Leavey 6 room 418, HarrisonReyes holds a weekly mediatation session. The sessions consist of muscles relaxation, color meditation and meditation that guides students to mentally visit a peaceful place.

“The more present you are to yourself, the more present you can be [with] others. Each person can find their own way to practice mindfulness.” Harrison-Reyes is confident that regularly practicing mindfulness can foster huge benefits in students here at LMU. “The more present you are to yourself, the more present you can be [with] others,” said Harrison-Reyes. “Each person can find their own way to practice mindfulness ... Try mindfulness meditation at least once. You may find you love it.” Next time you feel utterly overwhelmed, don’t underestimate the power of simply taking a deep breath and thinking about how great it is to just be in the moment. This is the opinion of Nicole Muldoon, a sophomore English major from Highland, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email nmuldoon@ theloyolan.com.

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Five things you may not know about MLK Khaki Jackie Jackie Galvez Life+Arts Intern @LALoyolan

“I

have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.” These words, delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. on Aug. 28, 1963 during the March on Washington, are among the most recognizable in American history, depicting King’s deepest wish for a nation free of racial judgement. From his great leadership within the civil rights movement of 1960s America to his tragic assassination on a hotel balcony in Tennessee, MLK led a life beyond worthy of recognition. In honor of him, here are five little known facts about King. 5. Martin Luther was not his birth name. Interestingly enough, MLK was born under the name Michael King after his reverend father Michael King, Sr. In 1934, when King was five years old, his father took a trip to Germany to attend the Fifth Baptist World Alliance Congress and subsequently grew to have great respect for the Protestant reformer Martin Luther. After the trip, he renamed both himself and his son to reflect his immense respect. 4. MLK once sang at a movie premiere. In 1939, at only 10 years old, King sang with the Ebenezer Baptist Church’s boys’ choir at the Atlanta premiere of “Gone with the Wind.” King absolutely loved to sing; he had a talent for music and his mother encouraged him to take up choral music in his youth. With his family’s musical background, it’s no wonder that he took part in it.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. is mostly known for his famous Aug. 28, 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech given in front of the Lincoln Memorial, but there is so much more to know about his short life. Get reacquainted with MLK through our top five facts about the social activist and religious figure. 3. King attempted suicide during his youth.

2. MLK received a Grammy award.

Through the majority of his youth, MLK suffered from depression brought upon by the daily racial slurs that he faced, as well as the widespread racism directed at his family members and friends. When King’s grandmother died of a heart attack in his early adolescence, he was emotionally crushed by the tragedy and jumped out of a second floor window. However, he survived the suicide attempt; American society would currently be much different if he had not.

Yes, this is actually true. In 1971, King was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album after his death for the tape titled “Why I Oppose the War in Vietnam.” The album was essentially a track of MLK speaking on non-violence and advocating his opposition to American involvement in the Vietnam War — topics King spoke about on several occasions.

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1. The words “I Have a Dream” were not planned in King’s original speech.

Out of all of the items on this list, this is perhaps the most shocking. MLK’s original speech

King was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album after his death for his tape titled “Why I Oppose the War in Vietnam.” to be delivered at the March on Washington was essentially a compilation of different opinions and ideas from King’s most trusted companions; he wanted

to ensure that the voice of the civil rights movement was an inclusive one, so he worked to gain as many viewpoints as he could. While delivering the speech, King paused momentarily just in time to hear the words of his close friend, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, say, “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” As the story goes, King pushed aside his notes and improvised the latter half of the speech. The rest is history.

This is the opinion of Jackie Galvez, a freshman biology major from Glendora, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.

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The fate of the superhero blockbuster film Dancing Lee-murs Eric Lee

Life+Arts Intern @LALoyolan

t’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s another comic book superhero movie coming to theaters in 2016! The world of cinema has found itself in an interesting era, where the comic book superhero genre has risen to prominence. It seems every time I watch commercials on television or online, another comic book hero is flying off the pages and onto the screen. Like every fad that has made its way into popular culture over the years, many film genres have gone through the cycle, slowly fading away after years of commercial success. It makes me wonder — what will be the fate of the superhero movie? “Superhero movies have been a pretty consistent staple for entertainment over the past years. There is always some element of action and adventure and filmmakers are putting a lot of effort into adapting these stories to the screen,” said sophomore film and television production major Elijah Cooper. Superheroes are in. Capes and superpowers will be filling the screens of movie theaters this year as DC Comics and Marvel’s production companies are pumping out five big projects in 2016. Films include fictional newcomers to the big screen such as “Deadpool” and “Suicide Squad.” At the same time, previous comic book characters who have already made their mark in film are making their returns, Iron Man, Captain America and

Batman are in that category, in the films “Captain America: Civil War” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” The case of superhero movies is an interesting one. In past decades, they rarely garnered any prominent commercial or creative attention. Sure, there were the classic “Superman” and “Batman” movies that achieved success in the box office. However, movies featuring less popular characters like “Tank Girl” in 1995 often flopped when it came to box office earnings. It seems the new millennium has opened the floodgates for comic book heroes to make big

“I don’t think superhero movies are going to die out anytime soon. There is still so much more content that can be made for movies.” bucks on the silver screen. Early box office hits in the 2000s such as the original “Spider-Man” trilogy with Tobey Maguire were indications that the genre was becoming a strong force. It seemed to be the working formula as the single superhero movie evolved into a complex movie genre that included sequels, trilogies and origin stories embedded in its DNA. Soon, movies like “X-Men” in 2000 and “Iron Man” in 2007 became the starting point for manufacturing superhero movie dynasties that would remain standing for years to come. The question arises: What is the real reason behind all these superhero movies?

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Since “Spider-Man” in the early 2000s, superhero movies have been flooding the big screen. Since then, characters like Iron Man, Batman and the X-Men have become commonplace in American popular culture. “It’s not difficult to see that money is driving these superhero movies. Why use a production company’s money and experiment when you can make something that has consistently proven to work in the box office?” said sophomore engineering major Alex Lee. Money talks. When I see all these commercials for the superhero movies of 2016, I’m witnessing something close to an assembly line. Take a character from a comic book, apply the generic formula and make the bank. It calls the integrity of the filmmaking into question, but who really cares?

“I don’t think superhero movies are going to die out anytime soon. There is still so much more content that can be made for movies,” said sophomore business major Michael Mariscal. The view on superheroes in film has commonly been debated upon. Many professionals in the film industry, including Steven Spielberg predict that the superhero movie genre will follow the path of the western in the 20th century. After being on top of the box office for decades, the western genre saw its decline towards the late 1960s and early 1970s. However, it’s tough to contend that the superhero genre is los-

ing strength, as business deals such as Disney acquiring Marvel in 2009 are signs that plenty of capital will be fueling this money-making genre for a while. In the end, it comes down to what the audiences want. If action-packed adventures of repetitive characters are what people want to watch, superhero movies won’t be leaving anytime soon. This is the opinion of Eric Lee, a sophomore film/television major from Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.

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‘From Clay to the Cloud’ examines human record The Maria Problem Maria Nelson

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ave you ever considered who will be able to read your latest tweet a hundred years from now? More importantly, have you ever thought about who would care? Laband Art Gallery’s newest exhibition, entitled “From Clay to the Cloud: the Internet Archive and Our Digital Legacy,” urges us to consider the cultural record we create through the Internet and how that record is preserved. The exhibit will feature clay sculptures by Nuala Creed, who modeled the forms after individuals responsible for archiving data in the Internet Archive. The Internet Archive is an organization that “is working to prevent the Internet—a new medium with major historical significance— and other ‘born-digital’ materials from disappearing into the past,” according to the library’s website. For the Internet Archive, all of the billions of pieces of content humans create each day on the web are potentially important pieces of human history that should be documented. With this in mind, Creed chose her Internet Archive subjects as a way to “remind us of the crucial

human involvement” in creating a digital archive, according to a press release for the exhibit. “We as humans are leaving a legacy,” said Laband Gallery director and curator Carolyn Peter about the importance of understanding what we choose to document in the digital age and why. Peter said that the exhibition asks gallery-goers, “How will the information and the activities you’re conducting online now represent you in 10 years or 50 years? Beyond that, speaking many, many more years ahead, how is what we’re doing as individuals representing our legacy and our current 21st century culture for someone looking back in the year 3000 or 4000?” In addition to helping us consider our own digital footprint, “From Clay to the Cloud” also focuses on the distinctly human desire to document our experiences and histories. Creed’s use of clay, one of the oldest substances found on Earth, to be manipulated by humans for both art and utility is somewhat of an ironic nod to the evolution of the archiving tools themselves. Peter said Creed chose clay because it “represents the human involvement in all of this archiving and reminds us that in the past and certainly still in the present ... there are individual human beings involved with all of this. They are making decisions about what to save, and

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When the technologies of human archiving collide: artist Nuala Creed has captured a modern sentiment with an age-old medium through her clay sculptures depicting Internet Archivists in the new Laband Gallery exhibition. they’re making it possible.” Another especially compelling aspect of the exhibit is that it will not only work to spark conversation among the art and art history majors, but throughout the LMU community as a whole. Because Peter’s position as curator revolves around bringing exhibitions to Laband that draw on subjects from a variety of fields,

“From Clay to the Cloud” brings together thought from a variety of disciplines, from archaeology to computer science, from communication studies to history, in order to present an interdisciplinary viewpoint on the creation and recording of the human experience. “From Clay to the Cloud” will be on display at the Laband

Art Gallery between Jan. 23 and March 20. A special opening reception featuring an artist talk by Creed herself will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 2-5 p.m.

This is the opinion of Maria Nelson, a senior communication studies major from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email mnelson@theloyolan.com.

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Britt Wit Elliot Britt

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MU has an excellent array of artsrelated programs like fine arts, dance, film and television production, theatre and music. The University offers a number of opportunities for students to showcase their talents in the arts, even for those who aren’t strictly studying to further these talents. I’ve compiled a list of some of the best ways to get involved on campus as a non-major in LMU’s arts programs. 5. Take an art class LMU requires a creative experience core to be fulfilled before graduation. In many cases, this is fulfilled by an acting class or a course in the fine arts. LMU offers a number of different classes to engage students, ranging from dance to ceramics. “I was always interested in taking ceramics in high school but it never fit into my schedule,” said sophomore marketing major Olivia Longpre. “When I came to LMU, I was so glad to see creative experience in our core. The class was a lot of fun and I got to know some really cool people. The classroom dynamic was so different from my business classes.” 4. Participate in a Del Rey Players production Since 1931, the Del Rey Players have allowed students to gain hands-on experience in theatre as a completely studentrun production. The Del Rey Players produce four shows a year and they encourage students of all majors to audition for them. The group’s next play, “Lord of the Flies,” will open in late February.

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Are you trying to figure out how to make the most of your LMU experience? Try getting involved in one of the a cappella groups on campus, like Notetorious (pictured above) to expand your perspectives and have a creative outlet. 3. Audition for an a cappella group

perform at school events.”

LMU is home to three a cappella groups: Notetorious, the One Night Stanzas and On Another Note, the newest group to form on campus. All of the groups are open to non-music majors and hold auditions in the fall. The groups perform at a number of different events throughout the year from inauguration dinners to Christmas concerts. “I’m a film production major, but I really wanted to have music in my life, so I joined the One Night Stanzas,” said freshman film production major Alessio Morello. “Being in the group allowed for opportunities to meet other musicians and

2. Work with ROAR Studios

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ROAR Studios provides an outlet for students of all majors looking to create and distribute content. Their content can be streamed both online and on channel 3.2 if you’re on campus and have access to cable. Greenlight, a division of ROAR Studios, allows students to submit pitches for their own series or short films through the ROAR Studios website. 1. Join a dance crew LMU has several dance crews on cam-

pus, including IB Modern, Kuumba Beatz and Radix. The groups perform at events ranging from Mane Entertainment’s LMU’s Best Dance Crew to Midnight Madness. This past year, hip-hop group Kuumba Beatz was awarded with the title of LMU’s Best Dance Crew at Mane Entertainment’s event. “All of the dance crews are mainly hiphop. Granted, all of the dance crews are amazing, [but] there are only a certain number of spots on each team,” said junior mechanical engineering major Taylor Cu. This is the opinion of Elliot Britt, a sophomore finance major from Maple Grove, Minnesota. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email ebritt@theloyolan.com.

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Don’t take LMU’s art scene for granted. Visiting the Laband Art Gallery is one way to get started.

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he boys are back in town. After losing their first five West Coast Conference (WCC) games, the men’s basketball team won back-to-back road games on a quick trip to the Bay Area to improve their overall record to 9-9 and their WCC record to 2-5. Over the weekend, the Lions went head-to-head with the University of San Francisco (USF) Dons and the Santa Clara University Broncos. Due to an especially prolific performance on Thursday, the Lions recorded their highest single game point total for the season, defeating the Dons 8783. Coming into the match, the Lions were averaging just over 58 points per game in conference play. They were in need of an offensive explosion since the top three scorers — junior forward Adom Jacko, junior guard Brandon Brown and senior guard David Humphries — had all been performing inconsistently on offense in the first five WCC games. Humphries and Jacko scored 20 and 16 points, respectively. Humphries scored 18 of his 20 points from behind the three-point line and recorded his career best for single game point total. Riding the momentum of the win against USF, LMU was able to defeat Santa Clara by 10 points on Saturday. Brown anchored

the 76-66 win for the Lions as he dropped 22 points and nine assists on the Broncos. Humphries and Jacko also delivered big for the Lions as they recorded 14 and 12 points, respectively. Also, thanks to a consistent 92.3 percent success rate at the free throw line, the Lions were able to pull away from the Broncos down the stretch. For the first time this season during conference play, the top three players are performing consistently well and working together as one unit. These two wins separate the Lions from the bottom of the WCC where the University of San Diego (USD) sits in the last place at 1-5. These two wins are exactly what LMU needed to turn around a dismal start to the season. The Lions have two games remaining before they reach the halfway point of conference play. They will face off against Brigham Young University (BYU), and USD in a two-game homestand starting Thursday and ending on Saturday. BYU is coming fresh off of a huge upset against Gonzaga University and a close loss to the University of Portland. Fans can expect a shootout for the Thursday matchup against BYU. The Cougars are averaging 83.8 points per game and are giving up an average of 73.9 points per game to opponents. If the big three for LMU come ready to play, the Lions have a chance to deliver their first major upset in the WCC this season. USD will be looking to turn their season around as they head

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Back-to-back wins over the weekend mark the first time since 1992 that the Lions have had a Bay Area sweep in conference play. Senior guard David Humphries (45) scored a combined 34 points over the weekend. to the L.A. area for a quick road trip against Pepperdine University and LMU. The Lions should have no issues against USD as the Toreros have struggled offensively this year, averaging only 60.8 points per game during their 6-11 season. Senior guard Duda Sanadze has carried USD offensively this year with an average 13.6 points per game. With no other major contributors on offense, USD has struggled to compete in a conference full of

talented and high-scoring teams. BYU, on the other hand, has four players averaging 13 or more points per game. Although the Cougars accelerate offensively, they struggle to perform consistently on defense as they give up an average 73.9 points per game to opponents. The season is young for the Lions, and there is plenty of time for them to prove themselves in the WCC. The future looks bright for LMU, especially with their new

transfer Trevor Manuel from The University of Oregon, who will be eligible to play at the end of fall semester 2016. Check out our story on new recruit Trevor Manuel at laloyolan.com/sports. This is the opinion of Ryan Hartnett, a freshman recording arts major from Fullerton, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com.

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an estimated price tag of $2.6 billion, according to Matthew Ponsford’s CNN article, “Los Angeles to build world’s most expensive stadium complex.” Aside from the state-of-the-art 80,000-person football stadium, the complex —dubbed “NFL Disney World” will include a 300-room hotel, 2,500 homes, 25 acres of parks, a 6,000-person performance venue and plenty of retail and restaurants. The new entertainment district, proposed as the City of Champions, has the potential to make giant economic waves in a struggling Inglewood. Once home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Inglewood thrived as a sports destination. In the years since the Lakers moved downtown, the city has declined. Residents are hopeful that bringing the Rams home will revamp the area by bringing in new business. Certainly the Rams organization stands to benefit the most financially from the move, but most importantly for the city, people will start spending money in Inglewood again. In capitalism, it’s all about where people spend their money. On the flipside, the Lakers became an increasingly commercial, mainstream brand as the years progressed. With this, bigger retailers, restaurants and

other services began to grow around Inglewood, taking away from many of the small businesses in the area. They should be careful to avoid potential gentrification with the , as some residents feel it poses a threat. While the stadium may provide a slight boost in the coming years for Inglewood and Los Angeles, these kinds of changes take time. And with the stadium being privately funded, the lofty price tag makes this much easier said than done. To get the project done, the L.A. Business Journal reported that Kroenke took a $1 billion loan from JP Morgan. This is on the heels of deteriorating talks between the league, Rams and the San Diego Chargers about a potential move to join the Rams in Inglewood. San Diego’s ownership was part of another proposal to the league, a joint operation with the Raiders. Their proposal was to construct a stadium in Carson, but the league eventually shut them down. Many L.A. football fans, as well as the Rams organization, hoped for the arrival of a second team to help fund the stadium project and create an intown rivalry similar to the one in New York, another juggernaut market. Regardless of whether or not the Chargers join the Rams in the new stadium, the entire district

will take a number of years to construct. This will mean constant construction in the area, and with construction comes something L.A. doesn’t need any more of: traffic. The new stadium’s proximity to LAX — and more importantly LMU — means already—problematic traffic will more than likely become even worse. Safety should always be a concern, especially surrounding large events, and traffic safety is an integral part of this. Managing such a massive project will require a lot of creative crowd management. Some commuters that are less enthusiastic about the team have a legitimate gripe about the traffic, so it will be interesting to see potential backlash. Until construction finishes, the team will play in its former home, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Despite the traffic safety and economic concerns, the dawn of a new era of NFL football in Los Angeles, paired with the rich tradition of the franchise, is something that Angelenos and football fans nationwide can be and should be excited to watch when they take the field next August.

Are you ready for some football?

This is the opinion of Tim De Vries, a freshman undeclared major from Lake Oswego, Oregon . Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com.

The loyolan interviewed 29 students to see their thoughts on the rams coming back to L.A.

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Athlete ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Alex Bourgeois Sport: Men’s Tennis

Class: Sophomore

Major: Mechanical engineering

Hometown: Sydney, Australia

Q: What is the biggest difference you see between Sydney and Los Angeles? A: The biggest difference, I would say, is the people – just as we have been brought up in different cultures, so that does have a big impact. But for me, Los Angeles, as most people can imagine, is much busier than Sydney, so it does take getting used to. Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of tennis? A: I live in the northern beaches of Sydney, so I try to get down to the beach whenever I can.

Q: Who is your favorite tennis player of all time?

Q: Where is your go to off-campus eatery?

A: My favorite tennis player of all time is Roger Federer. I got to meet him at the Australian Open in 2006 and I have admired the way he plays and his ability to be a great ambassador for the sport.

A: The Kettle in Manhattan Beach.

Q: What is your favorite part about LMU?

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: "The Emperor's New Groove."

A: The female to male ratio. Q: Do you have any pre-match routines you would like to share? A: Music is always a big thing for me. It helps me focus and relax before a game.

Q: Cake or ice cream? A: Cake.

Q: Who is your favorite musical artist? A: Jim Morrison. Q: City or beach?

Q: What matchup are you most looking forward to this season?

A: Beach.

A: BYU, Pepperdine and USF are all going to be big matchups for us this year.

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11 playoff games. Brady was the 199th overall pick in the 2000 draft, and did not start a game in his first year. He only made one appearance all season, completing one pass for six yards. Regardless, Brady became the team starter partway through the 2001 season and has been phenomenal ever since. He has won 14 fewer regular season games than Manning, but has also played in 41 fewer games, giving him the edge on win percentage (77.1 to 70.2). Brady has made it to six Super Bowls, won four and has won 22 playoff games for a 73.3 winning percentage in the playoffs. He is also 11-5 against Manning all-time. These two are clearly the story of the game. The Broncos had a close game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional Round game. Trailing 13-12 entering the fourth, the Broncos were able to pull ahead to win 23-16. The Steelers came limping into that game with injuries to some key players such as Ben Roethlisberger, DeAngelo Williams and Antonio Brown. The stacked Broncos defense still gave up 339 passing yards to Roethlisberger, compared to Manning’s 222. Manning also had no touchdown passes in the game. They will need to step up their game against the Patriots if they want to win. The Patriots had, in my mind, the much tougher matchup in the divisional round against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, they maintained their composure and led for the whole game, eventually winning 27-20. Brady threw for 302 yards and made two touchdown passes to Rob Gronkowski. Brady also ran one in for a score in the second quarter. Despite the close final score, it always seemed as though the Patriots were going to win. This win allowed them to reach their fifth straight conference championship game. Manning-Brady playoff games throughout the years have always been exciting, and I expect nothing this time. Brady is pushing for his fifth Super Bowl ring and Manning wants to finish what may end up being his final season on top, but that is probably not going to happen. The Patriots are just too good this year and the Broncos are not playing well enough to beat them. Prediction: 34-24 Patriots. No. 1 Carolina Panthers

versus No. 2 Arizona Cardinals: Whereas the AFC Championship game is marked by the success of the teams’ two quarterbacks, the NFC Championship game has two quarterbacks who are still trying to leave their own marks on the league. Carson Palmer won his first playoff game in his career last weekend when the Cardinals defeated the Green Bay Packers 26-20 in a thrilling overtime game. Despite playing in the league since 2004, it was only Palmer’s third playoff game. In his previous two outings he went 19-37 for 212 yards combined. . Against the Packers, he went 25-41 for 349 yards and had three touchdowns. Cam Newton earned his second career playoff win last weekend when the Panthers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 31-24. This will be the first time that two Heisman-winning quarterbacks have faced off in the playoffs. The Cardinals-Packers game was amazing to watch from start to finish. It was back and forth all day long and the game went to overtime after the Packers completed a Hail Mary pass at the end of the fourth quarter. Palmer connected with Larry Fitzgerald twice in the overtime period, one for 75 yards and the other for the game winning score to send the Packers packing.

My Predictions: 3424 Patriots. 27-24 Panthers The Panthers-Seahawks game was all about momentum. The Panthers seemed to have everything locked up when they led at halftime 31-0. However, the Seahawks came storming back in the second half, scoring 24 unanswered points. Their efforts were not enough, however, as they could not nab the game-tying touchdown. The Panthers looked disastrous in the second half, whereas the Cardinals were impressive throughout. However, when Cam Newton is put on the big stage, he always seems to impress. I think that we are going to see a repeat of Super Bowl XXXVIII. Prediction: 27-24 Panthers. This is the opinion of Jack Sullivan, a senior communication studies major from Las Vegas, Nevada. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com.

sitting his stars for certain games to keep them well rested throughout the season. Two other teams that could give the Warriors trouble in the Western Conference are the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder, who are led by superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, are a well-rounded team filled with young talent. The Thunder have a bench that could keep up with Golden State’s, which is where many teams fall apart against the Warriors. The Thunder are 30-12 this season. Plus, a hungry Durant, who was hurt a lot of last season, is looking to get back to the NBA Finals and retain dominance in the West. The Warriors will play the Thunder three more times this season; twice at home and once on the road. These will be key games to see how the Warriors handle the young, fast and confident Thunder. The Clippers are another interesting team. They have made great strides in the past couple of months, playing great team basketball without superstar forward Blake Griffin, who is out with an injury. Chris Paul has returned to being one of the best point guards in the NBA and the supporting cast includes DeAndre Jordan, J.J. Redick, Austin Rivers and Cole Aldrich, who have all given the team valued minutes and great play. The Clippers

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The seemingly ageless Spurs appear as the only real threat to unseat Curry and the Warriors as Western Conference Champions. will play the Warriors two more times during this season; once on the road and once at home. The Warriors have been able to handle the Clippers early in the season, but with the Clippers playing as well as they have been, it will be interesting to see who can beat out the other in those games. In the Eastern Conference, one of the only troublesome teams that the Warriors are facing in the regular season is none other than the Chicago Bulls. Led by risingstar Jimmy Butler and center Pau Gasol, the Bulls are a defenseminded team with a great offense as well. They could give the Warriors trouble in their single matchup this season, taking place Wednesday night. It will definitely

be worth watching to see how the Warriors play coming off their dominating performance against the Cavaliers. Last year, the Warriors finished the season 67-15 en route to winning the NBA title. If there was a team to get to 70-plus wins, I would not be surprised if it was the Warriors. They are such a dominant team on both ends of the floor and very talented. They go inside and dominate the paint, sure — but they also drain threes like they’re warm-up shots. This is the opinion of Daniel Palladini, a sophomore marketing major from Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com.

A MAN IS KNOWN BY THE COMPANY HE KEEPS. Few campus organizations have a history that is as closely intertwined with LMU as Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity. And when you’ve been around as long as we have, you build a large, loyal and prominent alumni base. In fact, four current members of LMU’s Board of Regents are ADGs. Four structures on campus (plus one at the law school) are named for ADGs. Six ADGs have been enshrined in the LMU Athletic Hall of Fame. Since 1952, our brothers have gone on to success in every conceivable field: business, banking, law, medicine, accounting, dentistry, engineering, computer hardware and software development, physics, aerospace, financial services, teaching, marketing, telecommunications, public service, restaurant management, acting, filmmaking, music and art… to name just a few. All of them look back on their time as an active, and the relationships they made in the fraternity, as keys to their future success. That’s why so many of them remain active and loyal alumni not only to LMU, but to ADG and its current actives. It’s why, when they’re asked if they were in a college fraternity, they say, “I still am.” If that sounds like a network you’d like to be a part of, come to our remaining recruiting events.

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Carolina Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton has proven to be a dual threat all season, passing for 3,837 yards and running for 636 more. Last week, he went 16-for-22 with 161 yards and a TD in a playoff win.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER Senior defender Callie Taylor flew to Baltimore this past weekend to receive her Scholar All-American Academic award. Awarded at the the end of the season back in December, the third team selection was the larger of two academic postseason awards for Taylor. In addition to the National selection, she was named first team All-West region by the NCAA DI and DII Women’s Soccer Association. Taylor proved to be an integral part of the team on the pitch as well, earning WCC CoDefender of the Year honors and a secondteam All-WCC team selection. SWIMMING Competing in the 2016 Beach Cup in San Diego, the LMU swim team placed third out of the four teams. The other competitors included some familiar opponents, as the Lions took on Pepperdine, San Diego and Fresno State. Junior Hannah Calton led the way once again for LMU, posting three second-place finishes over the two-day competition. Her performance recently earned her fourth PCSC Swimmer of the Week award heading into the Beach Cup. While Calton was one of seven Lion swimmers to finish in the top five individually, their team’s 404 points fell short of Fresno State’s score of 817.5. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: SEE HOW THE MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM DID DURING THEIR BAY AREA ROAD TRIP ON PAGE 17.

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os Angeles will once again have an National Football League (NFL) franchise. The Rams, whose tradition is grounded in L.A., will return home after 21 years away beginning in the 2016-17 season. Rams owner Stan Kroenke’s presentation to the other NFL owners and league officials spread the message that moving a team to Los Angeles, specifically his Rams, was simply the right thing to do. L.A. has long been viewed as a sparkling potential asset to the NFL. The money, the weather, a pre-existing fan base and the attractiveness of Southern California to potential players and investors made the city a desirable destination for franchises around the league. I, like so many more, think that the NFL could not have chosen a more fitting team to give this grand prize. In short, the existence of the Los Angeles Rams is good for football. Beloved in the city for so many years, the return of the team was met with overwhelming support, nostalgia and excitement for the future of the franchise. Many Angelenos feel as if the return of their team is the return of one of their birthrights. For new fans like me and many other LMU students, the team brings an exciting new opportunity to get behind a high-level — be it college or professional — football team. Kroenke — a native of Missouri himself — has repeatedly claimed it is bittersweet leaving St. Louis and, while the fan base there showed nothing but respect and grace for the organization despite an understandably disappointed response, the return of the Rams to Los Angeles and

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The St. Louis Rams will be moving for the 2016 season. The Rams will be returning to L.A. after leaving the city in 1995. The San Diego Chargers may still join the Rams in L.A. to its roots is an exciting and emotional journey for fans and executives alike. While it is completely valid for Rams fans in St. Louis to be upset over the loss of their team, Los Angeles is simply an offer that Kroenke and company could not pass up. Logistically, though, the move to L.A. will not be without difficulty. If you’re going to bring a team to Los Angeles,

you’ve got to build them a stadium. Building a new stadium — especially in the heart of a massive city — not only costs a lot, but also will impact its surrounding area in a number of ways. To be built in the footprint of the existing Hollywood Park in Inglewood, the proposed stadium complex would be the most expensive in world history, with See Rams | Page 18

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he NFL playoffs have been exciting thus far, featuring both Hail Mary finishes and absolute blowouts. However, the divisional round saw each home team win by one touchdown or less. With four games last week, I was able to go four-for-four on my picks. This week, I will be trying to repeat that as both the NFC and AFC Championships will be taking place. Here are my predictions for the conference championships this weekend. No. 1 Denver Broncos versus No. 2 New England Patriots: Possibly the greatest individual rivalry in sports is between the Denver Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning and the Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady. They were drafted two years apart and under very different circumstances. Manning was the number one overall pick and started the first game of the season. In fact, he has started every game of his career besides the 2015 regular season and the 2011 season, which he sat out of due to injury. Manning played in two Super Bowls, winning one, and won See Sully Speaks | Page 19

n the long 82-game NBA season, no team expects to have a perfect record. The 1996 Chicago Bulls hold the NBA Championship record of 72-10, which they reached with the help of Michael Jordan and a supremely talented cast around him. Typically at this point in the NBA season, teams don’t look like they’ll eclipse that record. But, once in a blue moon, they are poised to do just that. Enter the Golden State Warriors. This team from the Bay has been taking the NBA by storm for the past three years with star Stephen Curry, who is deemed the best player in the NBA right now by many. Their success has been bolstered by players like Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, not to mention a well-balanced and wellcoached team overall. The Warriors are looking to capture the Bulls’ longstanding record for the most wins in an NBA season. Even though I am a Laker fan, nobody can deny how good the Golden State Warriors currently are. Curry captures NBA fans’ attention every night, and in many games he looks impossible to defend against. He can shoot the ball from anywhere on the court and can dribble as if he has the ball on a string. Green, who I believe this year is a candidate for most improved player of the year and is the x-factor for the Warriors, has been phenomenal on offense and defense.

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Steph Curry is the leader for the Golden State Warriors. Arguably the best player in the NBA, he is first on the team in points (1200) and steals (84) and is second in assists (254). Thompson, who did not have a great start to the season, has greatly improved and gotten out of his slump. On Monday night, the Warriors took on the Cleveland Cavaliers, which is the team the Warriors faced last year in the NBA Finals. The Cavaliers were looking to make a statement in taking down the Warriors in Cleveland, where the Warriors had won the championship last year. The Warriors, however, had other ideas, as they embarrassed the Cavaliers 132-98, moving their own record to 38-4. That was Golden State’s fifth consecutive victory against Cleveland, scaling back to last year in the finals. Curry scored 21 points out of his 35 in the first half, and Green had

16 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. They had balance from the bench, with Andre Iguodala adding 20 points. With this dominance, the Warriors might just be good enough to break the 1996 Bulls’ record. There are a few teams who could give the Warriors fits, though, for making it a 70+ win season. In the Western Conference there is another team that usually goes under the radar for most of the season, but is actually one of the best teams in the league: the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have a record of 36-6 and are quietly 24-0 at home, which is astounding considering that the coach of the Spurs, Gregg Popovich, is known for See Classic Dan | Page 19