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Community celebrates Latinos University reacts to pope’s interview Students, faculty and staff are split over what it means to be a Catholic university. By Sonja Bistranin Asst. News Editor
and Sept. 18. Also, Columbus Day, or Dia de la Raza, which is Oct. 12, falls within this 30-day period.” In honor of these significant dates for the Latino community, there are a variety of different events going on that will celebrate the community and give people the opportunity to share their stories. “Latino Heritage Month at Loyola Marymount is about educating the whole community,” Gamez said. He
Sighs of relief and outcries of opposition simultaneously erupted around the world after an extensive interview with Pope Francis was published in 16 Jesuit journals on Thursday, Sept. 19. Pope Francis, 76, said the Church must refocus by letting go of an “obsession” with abortion, contraception and homosexuality and instead concentrate on healing those who feel wounded by the Church, according to Reuters. Father Robert Caro, S.J., the vice president for mission and ministry at LMU, called the interview “amazingly frank.” “He spoke extensively of the Jesuit spirituality that has shaped his life,” said Caro. “And that is central to our heritage at LMU.” Some students have expressed their hope that the University’s administration will take Pope Francis’ comments seriously. Kristen Trudo, a senior English and psychology double major, said that the administration has an “obligation” to consider the pope’s thoughts on morality and justice. “I think that if they claim to uphold Catholic values, then the ideas the pope is proposing, as the head of the Church, need to be discussed,” said
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In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, Chicano Latino Student Services and the Latino Leadership Roundtable cosponsored “Martes en Familia: Salsa and Salsa” on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the Hill. Latino heritage enthusiasts gathered for food, dancing and community. For more photos throughout the month, keep an eye on our Facebook page.
EIS and CLSS will host a number of events in honor of Latino Heritage Month. By Carly Barnhill Copy Editor
LMU and the Chicano Latino Student Services (CLSS) celebrates Latino Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honoring the culture and traditions of those who have roots in Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-
speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean, according to the LMU website. “The day of Sept. 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua,” said Louis Gamez, a senior mathematics major and programming assistant for Ethnic and Intercultural Services (EIS). “In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16
Student saves staffer from heart attack Senior theatre arts major performed CPR on John Kissell who allegedly suffered cardiac arrest. By Allison Croley and Kevin O’Keeffe Loyolan Staff
John Kissell, a University Relations staff member and journalism lecturer in the English department, was transported to Marina Del Rey Hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) paramedics on Tuesday, according to Department of Public Safety (DPS) Chief Hampton Cantrell. Kissell required CPR on the scene – performed via Lissa Danshaw by a student, senior theatre arts major Lissa Danshaw Lissa Danshaw.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Kissell was recovering at the hospital and answering emails. “I’m so grateful to the student who saved my life,” Kissell told the Loyolan in an email. “My family and I are deeply moved by the care and concern of my colleagues and students.” According to Vice President for Communications and Government Relations Kathleen Flanagan, the incident occurred at their University Relations division meeting shortly after 9 a.m. At that point, according to Ben Sullivan, University Relations’ senior web manager and attendee of the meeting, Kissell experienced signs of stress. “It became clear he was having something fairly serious,” Sullivan said. “For all appearances, it was related to his heart.” Danshaw was reportedly waiting for a yoga class nearby when she rushed
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Mass of the Holy Spirit kicks off school year Fr. Jerry Cobb, S.J., gave the homily at the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit in Sacred Heart Chapel on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Convo. As per tradition, service organization members sat behind the altar and were honored for their dedication to service both on and off campus.
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emphasized that Latino Heritage Month is not just for the Latino community, but for all LMU students. “We encourage all LMU students to attend our events and learn about the Latino culture,” he added. This Sunday, Sept. 29, the community celebrates Misa de Herencia Latina: Dia de la Familia at noon at Sacred Heart Chapel. Friends and family of the community are welcome. This is Figueroa’s favorite event of Latino Heritage Month because she feels that it is significant for LMU students to celebrate with their families.
“For many first-year students, this is the first opportunity that they get to see their family after move-in weekend,” she said. “This Mass allows them to celebrate together and allows students to show their family what they have discovered while at LMU.” The next month will be filled with celebration for not only Latino students, but the LMU community as a whole. For further information on Latino Heritage Month, students should reach out to Chicano Latino Student Services at clss@lmu.edu or (310) 3381880.
LATINO HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS “Angels, Saints, and Sinners: Sunday, September 29 Beisbol, Baseball and Ethics” Speaker Carmen Nanko-Fernandez will explore the sport of baseball and various moral issues that it has faced over the years.
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Students gathered in The Hill for “Martes en Familia: Salsa and Salsa” for dancing and food in celebration of Latino Heritage Month. This event is one of many occurring throughout the month.
Tuesday, October 1
“Las Cafeteras” Held in the Living Room, this event will bring together Son Jarocho and Los Angeles alternative music to tell various stories of people fighting for their justice and searching for love from other people.
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Students in the Latino community can attend this retreat, taking place at the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center which will give them the opportunity to connect with their peers over their similar interests and the LMU mission.
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Held in Malone 112 and sponsored by American Cultures and Jewish Student Life, this event will allow participants to explore Boyle Heights and the “overlapping identity” of the Jewish and Latino communities at this event. “An Evening with Alicia Wednesday, October 16 Gaspar de Alba” Latino Heritage Month concludes on Oct. 16 with author of “Calligraphy of a Witch,” as she will talk with the supervisors of “Tapping the Third Realm” and explore different aspects of Latino Heritage Month.
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into the meeting space. Danshaw was able to, with assistance from University Relations staffers, use CPR technique and a defibrillator. Danshaw said that with these techniques, she “saved his life.� “It was something that left everyone jaw-dropped and in awe,� Sullivan said of Danshaw’s act. “We were really just blown away by her.� DPS called LAFD to the scene, who transported Kissell to the hospital Tuesday morning. Both
Danshaw and Sullivan identified the problem as a possible heart attack, and through an email to Flanagan, Kissell confirmed that doctors were treating the event as a heart attack. Danshaw is CPR and First Aid certified thanks to her experiences as a personal trainer and lifeguard. According to Sullivan, this situation “really speaks to how important CPR training is.� Danshaw agreed. “If I wasn’t there, that man would have died,� she said.
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This week, Asst. Opinion Editor Eddie Estrada sits down with DJ duo DAEWOO, who will open ASLMU’s After Sunset event, about the DJ scene. 1. How did you two get started in the DJ scene? Phil Arzola: I was a freshman at CSUN (CSU Northridge) and I was getting pretty excited about EDM and DJs and their sets. I realized I wanted to mix the music I wanted to hear. My friend Mes taught me Traktor, which is a music producing computer program. I eventually left CSUN after a year and a half and then enrolled in ICON [Collective Music] Production School to learn everything. Andrew Blunk: Sophomore year is when Phil introduced DJing to me. He knew that if any of his friends could learn the program and create a group, it would be me. Now we’ve been doing this for about two years. PA: I would go for stretches of months where I wouldn’t show Andrew anything and he would learn on his own and was picking things up pretty quickly. 2. How did you two meet and what brought you together as DAEWOO? PA: We met summer before freshman in high school. We were in summer school together. Just 13 years old. AB: We actually met outside of that math class talking about Dane Cook and exchanging jokes. It was pretty funny. 3. Where does the name DAEWOO come from? appropriate and not just for frat parties. PA: Not deep. AB: Well, creative, not deep. We got down and dirty and looked at different movie quotes. We found a line from “Pineapple Express:� “You just got hit by DAEWOO LANOS.� We cut it down and made DAEWOO. DAEWOO also means “Great Universe� in Korean. 4. Where were you when you found out that you were playing After Sunset? AB: I was working at Starbucks and had snuck away because my phone kept vibrating and 45 minutes later I read the text and I couldn’t get ready to give the call to Phil. PA: He told me about After Sunset and that we were playing it, but he waited until he saw me to tell me who was headlining.
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6. Who are some DJs you look up to? PA: Number one is Porter Robinson because of his DJ style and sets, Matt Zo is amazing. I like Kill the Noise because it gets people going and Major Lazer because it’s always a party. AB: I like will.i.am, Paris Hilton and DJ Pauly D.
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10. What’s the difference between DJing and producing, and what are you? AB: Right now we are DJ and mashup artists. The difference is that DJing mixes songs that are already made and producers make the songs. PA: But we will have some of our own productions out soon. They are in the oven as we speak.
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Letters to the Editor Re: Abortion special coverage, Pages 6-7, Sept. 26, 2013
Dear Executive Editorial Board: I commend the Loyolan for encouraging civil discourse in the controversy about elective abortion coverage. Unlike parking fees and other such matters, this issue touches directly the Catholic identity of Loyola Marymount, which supports and counterbalances our commitment to diversity. The right to life is “the most basic and fundamental right and condition of all other personal rights” (John Paul II). Direct abortion has been condemned as a particularly egregious evil from the earliest centuries of Christianity, a position underscored by Pope Francis in a speech in Rome as recently as last Friday. It should not be necessary to add that the Society of Jesus affirms this moral teaching of the Church. It did so explicitly in a 2003 statement, “Standing for the Unborn.” The statement quotes from the Order’s 34th General Congregation: “Human life, a gift from God, has to be respected from its beginning to its natural end.” The statement goes on to say, “The most fundamental building block of a just social order is respect for human life.” For Jesuits, opposition to abortion is a justice issue. For their part, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary have as their byword, “That all may have life” (John 10:10). The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange share the concerns of the Jesuits and the Marymount Sisters and, in their hospital system, have steadfastly honored the right to life of the unborn. Exclusion of abortion from our medical benefits does not infringe freedom of conscience, civil rights or anyone’s decision to have an abortion. It does mean that university funds would not be used to pay for elective abortions. It is the position which LMU’s institutional commitment to Roman Catholicism urges us to respect. – Robert V. Caro, S.J., Vice President for Mission and Ministry
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A conversation about our identity
hat does it mean to be Catholic? Right now, we’re facing that question on several levels. On a global scale, Pope Francis has shaken widely-held conceptions with statements about atheism and the Church’s focus on social issues. As a Jesuit institution, and as a place of education, it is crucial that LMU takes part in this conversation. The Church is changing. After all, the word ‘catholic’ means universal. As popular beliefs change, so must the Church. As an institution, the Church has been evolving steadily for decades, changing both its stances on issues like evolution and its actual liturgical practices. Inevitably, such constant development creates tension within the Church. Closer to home, LMU’s administration and Board of Trustees face the decision of whether it’s appropriate for a Catholic school to pay for its faculty and staff’s elective abortions. On one side, we’ve heard the argument that LMU must drop elective abortion coverage, to show support for the Church’s commitment to preserving unborn life. On the other hand, there’s the argument that the school must continue abortion coverage, respecting different moral and religious beliefs. So what exactly does it mean to be a Catholic university? How can a school reconcile Catholic values with a diverse student body and faculty? One doesn’t
need to look any further than the third point of LMU’s mission for a few answers: to advance “the service of faith and the promotion of justice.” That’s not an exclusively Catholic ideal, but one that resonates with the core values of Catholicism and one we’re proud to take part in at LMU. There is a reason that faith and justice are listed together as a single point in the mission statement, and that speaks a great deal to what it means to be Catholic in a modern setting. This tells us that students are encouraged to explore their own religious identity. It also means that our identity as a Catholic school is intimately tied to how we relate to the world’s underserved populations. Being a Catholic and Jesuit school means encouraging and engaging in this conversation about our identity. It’s part of the academic freedom on this campus that we as a community can use to have this intelligent discourse. That’s why we’re tackling the issue of our Catholic identity. It’s vital for our campus – and our world. Unlike with abortion, however, this isn’t a conversation we’re starting. It’s already happening. We can either ignore the questions about how a modern Catholic university should exist, or we can decide not just whether we should be Catholic, but more importantly, how to be Catholic.
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Students, faculty and staff respond to Pope Catholicism from Page 1 Trudo. “And those values should, in turn, be reflected in our mission as a university.” The question of University values is one that continues to be a discussion at LMU, especially after Pope Francis’ interview. Colin Arnold, a sophomore history and political science double major, said that the Pope’s comments shed light on the recent debate over elective abortion coverage in LMU’s health benefits. “I think it’s at the forefront of all the tension we’re seeing here on campus, particularly in the change in health care coverage for the female faculty,” Arnold said. Graham Morgan, a senior recording arts major, echoed Arnold’s sentiments. “I think that if the administration of a Catholic university chooses to follow Catholic values, they are perfectly within their right,” he said. “But I don’t think they should in places where those values conflict with the moral leanings of the students and faculty.” A Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for Oct. 7, wherein members will vote on the change of coverage. This debate, along with the Pope’s comments, have prompted
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Pope Francis has been prevelent in the news after his 12-thousand-word interview, in which he made surprising statements about same-sex marriage, abortion and contraception. These comments have created a worldwide debate. students to question what being part of a Catholic institution means. For most students, LMU is an accepting environment. Matt Sasaki, a junior classics and music double major, said that
attending a Catholic institution creates “a great sense of community.” But according to associate professor of theological studies Anna Harrison, the recent healthcare coverage issue threatens that sense of community.
“There is a deep sense of betrayal that many of us feel, which at the very least, compromises our sense of community,” said Harrison. That betrayal, according to Harrison, originates from a disparity in the
University’s mission and its actions. “We entered into a commitment with the mission, some of us very happily with great enthusiasm,” she said. “And the mission as we understood it may turn out to be something quite other: A mission in which not all of us are called upon to contribute in an equal measure.” The University’s mission states that it invites “men and women diverse in talents, interests, and cultural backgrounds to enrich” the LMU community. Vice President and Provost Joseph Hellige said that in light of the Pope’s comments, LMU continues its dedication to the mission. “I do not believe that Pope Francis’ comments last week change our commitment to this mission and to these core values in any fundamental way,” said Hellige. But according to Harrison, the focus on community needs to be reestablished. “Our sense of community, I think, has been undermined. It needs very much to be restored,” said Harrison. “But that restoration is no longer just about saying we’re an inclusive community. It’s about providing evidence that we are just such an inclusive community.”
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Hayley Quartuccio Senior biology major
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“I think being Catholic means having a long history and institution to fall back on for support and that there is a lot of room for individual spirituality in Catholicism.”
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“I totally agree with [the pope]. ... I think people need to stop focusing on the hot button issues and attacking the Church.”
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‘What would Jesus do?’
f Jesus was a Catholic, he’d be a liberal Catholic. Before your jaw drops, these claims are not universal and in no way intend to defame Christ. By liberal, I don’t mean, “Obama!” The word liberal, as I use it, simply refers to openmindedness. In 2013, it is important to remain true to one’s values and beliefs, but society is constantly progressing and, therefore, ideals that may have held strong in the past are now becoming outdated. I grew up in a Catholic environment all my By Drew Dorsey life. Now, I can make inContributor formed decisions as an independent individual on what I personally believe and support. Although I respect those who practice Catholicism, I choose to be more spiritual rather than religious, mainly due to the fact that I do not agree with many of the manufactured opinions and teachings the Catholic Church puts forth. That being said, I still fully believe and have faith in God. There are even some Catholic practices in which I continue to partake, like my own personal form of Reconciliation – where a priest isn’t invited. The Church has become known for pointing the finger and telling people what to do; it has forgotten what is truly important – for its members to be the best that they can be and help those who cannot help themselves. We often ask the question, “What would Jesus do?” If the intention is to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, I’m pretty sure Jesus would not claim to love all of God’s children and then hypocritically reject them upon discovering that they sleep with the same sex or use con-
doms. That sounds pretty judgmental to me, and I didn’t sign up for that. I support Pope Francis’ recent statement that the Roman Catholic Church has become obsessed with putting “dogma before love.” I believe the Catholic Church should change by investing less energy in telling people what they can and cannot do and get back to focusing on the Golden Rule. At the end of the day, it is the goal of the Church to spread love and the acceptance of all people without judgment. I believe that liberal Catholics, those who have a more modern and progressive way of thinking, are on the right track. When it comes to controversial subjects, the traditional Catholic Church and I have nothing in common. I love and fully support the LGBTQ community, including supporting their right to get married. Starvation is at an all-time high in some countries and the Church is most vocal about people’s sex lives. It seems like their priorities are in the wrong place. As far as abortion is concerned, I am still indecisive. Everyone’s situation is different. In regard to LMU’s recent decision to stop covering elective abortion, I believe they should provide coverage. LMU is a diverse community where not all faculty are Catholic; therefore, Catholic ideals should not be forced on everyone. Some could argue that, when agreeing to work for a Catholic institution, one should prepare to have certain teachings enforced. But this is 2013, and I believe that our global society as a whole is slowly becoming more accepting and open to change. Therefore, the Catholic Church needs to stop pouting over people’s personal lives and focus on spreading peace, equality and love.
Starvation is at an all-time high in some countries, yet the Church is most vocal about people’s sex lives.
This is the opinion of Drew Dorsey, a sophomore communication studies major from Suisun City, Calif. Please send comments to cchenelle@theloyolan.com.
“I think it has more to do with being a good person and not really necessarily following what the Bible says word for word, but kind of taking an overarching look at it.”
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Divided minds, unified spirit F rom my experiences, I have gleaned that while people seem to believe that change is inevitable and, in most cases, desirable, we also value and long for stability. Many of us rely on our families because we know them to be a reliable entity – something to which we can anchor ourselves while we go through the vicissitudes of life. The Catholic Church provides this type of comfort on an even greater scale: It has existed for centuries, providing a guiding light by which I continue to learn how to live a better life. Just as reassuring By Ebehi Iyoha is the fact that, as a result, Contributor any changes the Church makes are likely not illconsidered. If the Church does make a change, it would have examined it and taken its ramifications into account, to ensure the change is in line with what it means to follow Christ and Catholic ideology. In his 12-thousand-word interview with “La Civiltà Cattoli,” Pope Francis is quoted as saying “… discernment takes time. Many think that changes and reforms can take place in a short time. I believe that we always need time to lay the foundations for real, effective change.” But isn’t Pope Francis the progressive pope who has made many controversial statements on homosexuality and atheism? I wouldn’t say so if you already understood the position of the Church. The Church teaches that, while homosexual acts are considered sinful, gays are to be accepted and welcomed, not discriminated against. While popular media has misinterpreted some of the pope’s recent statements into headlines like “The pope declares man can save himself,” what he did stress was that God’s mercy has
no limits – something that the Church already professes. Pope Francis’ recent interview has come at a good time because a lot of truth can be lost amidst sensationalism or misinformation. Does the Church teach that abortion is immoral? Yes. Does it teach that the use of contraceptives is immoral? Yes. But does it also teach that it is our duty to fight for justice? Again, yes. What Pope Francis is stressing is that we sometimes focus so much on what the Church does and doesn’t allow, that we lose sight of what it actually means to be Catholic. This is why strengthening the Catholic identity is important, and LMU’s role in this is clear. As a University, LMU’s Catholic identity must be apparent in both its mission and policies. RENEW LMU, “a group of students, alumni, faculty, donors and other LMU supporters who seek to strengthen LMU’s Catholic mission and identity” asserts, in an online Letter to Trustees, that the exclusion of elective abortion coverage is “consistent with our values as a Catholic university” and I cannot disagree. It makes sense – abortion contradicts Catholic teaching – just as it makes sense that LMU focuses so much on social justice issues because it is a religiously grounded university. Pope Francis reminds us that we cannot choose to focus on some parts of Catholicism and neglect others. The teachings all come from the same church and while we may have differences of opinion as individuals, on an institutional level, the Church needs to be a unified body, and Catholic universities such as LMU have a duty to contribute towards this unity. I chose LMU because it is a Catholic university, and I am happy to accept all that comes with this identity.
We may have differences of opinion as individuals, [but] on an institutional level, the Church needs to be a unified body.
This is the opinion of Ebehi Iyoha, a senior economics major from Kaduna, Nigeria. Please send comments to cchenelle@theloyolan.com.
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Gallery urges tapping into ‘the third realm’ Art Review By Em Frederick Contributor
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oday’s typical LMU student may fumble through the mundane routine of classes, work and endless deadlines that define reality. But, various artists within LMU’s Laband Art Gallery and Otis College of Art and Design’s Ben Maltz Gallery have found the time to come together for their exhibit “Tapping the Third Realm,” challenging viewers to dig deeper than the surface of their lives to seek an alternative reality. The exhibit focuses on four main themes: conjuring, communication, collaboration and chance. Each artist asks the viewers to turn inward and challenge their existing consciousness and typical perceptions of the world, or as one artist, Dane Mitchell, writes, the artists are “seeking to make the invisible visible, the intangible tangible.” From the moment I walked into the exhibit, I was overcome by a deep sense of ethereal possibility. I had the pleasure of speaking with a recent MFA (Masters of Fine Arts) graduate of Otis, artist Rebecca Tull Yates, whose dreamlike C-prints seem to engage an esoteric consciousness. She described the third realm as “going inward.” “These pieces are literally pieces of my inside. They form a vessel that turns attention inward to a realm that exists only between spaces. It’s one we don’t see or even know. I’m really interested in places that we can’t see. In a way, they’re a por-
tal to the unknowable,” Yates said. The exhibit highlights the powerful process in which each artist engages while developing his or her ideas. “Tapping the Third Realm” demonstrates multiple levels of collaboration. It is a collaboration of Laband Art Gallery and Otis’ Ben Maltz Gallery; however, both the structure of this exhibit and the creative processes of the artists are laden with a collaboration of religious and meditative practices. Yet perhaps the deepest signs of collaboration speak through the connection of 34 artists who have conjured a mystical lens that blurs limiting definitions and opens the possibility for more subjective structures. One such example is Annie Buckley, who assesses the deeper meaning behind simple rituals of life. Her piece, “Fortune Coat” (2010), displays 1,200 fortune cookie slips over a red coat to explore the correspondence of ritual and art. Alicia Henry, a 2003 Otis graduate, displayed entrancing floating heads, “Untitled” (2011), which force the observer to question whether the faces take human origin, cathartic purpose or even earthly structure. Through the use of mixed media design and the stark juxtaposition of deep purple hues against white walls, viewers are prompted to question if they are indeed masks that conceal a deeper spiritual connection. Each piece requires engagement from viewers to take on the artist’s message and truly understand their intent. Therein lies the most intriguing element of this exhibit: the unique responsi-
After Sunset restyled as outdoor DJ concert Event Preview By Christopher James A&E Editor
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fter Sunset is getting a major facelift. ASLMU’s annual dance party will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 27 in Lawton Plaza, the amphitheatre in front of the William H. Hannon Library. The change of venue isn’t the only revamp to the event, which boasts new “significant improvements,” according to the event’s Facebook page. The event, usually relegated to later at night in Gersten Pavilion, had to change venues due to new NCAA rules. “None of the locations on campus could house such a large-scale event. Therefore, we decided to move it outdoors to Lawton Plaza due to the success of past SpringFests,” said senior urban studies major Shawn Troedson, president of ASLMU. “Our programming team then worked hard on implementing ideas we thought would [capitalize on] the change of venue, such as with the adding of the beer garden.” Much like the annual SpringFest, formerly known as CollegeFest, After Sunset will include a beer garden, as well as multiple food trucks, such as the Grilled Cheese Truck, Palazzolo Gelato Truck and the Kogi BBQ Taco Food Truck. “We wanted to create a similar atmosphere to SpringFest, but still have the traditional qualities of past After Sunset events, such as with the much loved henna artists,” said Troedson. The changes don’t stop there. A professional DJ, 3LAU, is being brought in to headline the event. Like Joanie Payne (‘13) opening for Chiddy Bang at last year’s SpringFest, a student DJ duo, DAEWOO, will open for 3LAU. ASLMU hopes to spark interest in a wide range of students with these new changes. “The goal of After Sunset this year is to bring the entire LMU community together,” said senior management major Megan O’Meara, the chair of programming for ASLMU. “We want all ages to attend the event and hope everyone has a good time.” Whether or not the event meets their goals, excitement regarding the event is brewing within ASLMU. “I’m most excited about having the event held outside and being able to listen to 3LAU’s set since he is a very popu-
AFTER SUNSET WHAT’S DIFFERENT? NEW DJs 3LAU DAEWOO
FOOD TRUCKS The Grilled Cheese Truck Kogi BBQ Taco Food Truck Palazzolo Gelato Truck
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lar DJ,” said O’Meara. The change in this annual ASLMU event may signal more change to come. While O’Meara told the Loyolan there are no new events being added to ASLMU’s calendar as of now, Troedson looks to use her presidency to improve upon last year’s slate of events. “I want to continue improving everything that ASLMU does, whether with programming or addressing student concerns,” said Troedson. “There’s always room for improvement and I think this event is a testament to that.” With new DJs, a new venue, food trucks and a beer garden, After Sunset looks to be a brand new experience for LMU students, freshman and seniors alike.
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The Laband Art Gallery collaborated with Otis College of Art and Design for “Tapping the Third Realm,” which explores conjuring, communication, collaboration and chance. bility of the viewers. It’s up to us to open our minds to the abstract and unknown realities that exist between the lines. It’s up to us to search deeper than the obvious to invite a more obscure, yet equally true, understanding of the universe.
Only we can decide what enters our consciousness and what simply floats upon the surface. This is the opinion of Em Frederick, a senior communication studies major from Chicago, Ill. Please
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momentum in conference
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We’ve seen this team at its highs and at its lows. Last year, we saw the Lions’ matchup against Brigham Young University (BYU), who at the time was ranked No. 16 in the nation. LMU took the first two sets, making them one set away from shaking up the conference and putting LMU on the map as a true threat in the WCC. However, the Lions fell apart and allowed BYU to win the next three games back-to-back after working so hard in the first two sets. It was a heartbreaking loss. This season, however, we’ve seen a different team on the court. During the game against Santa Clara, the Lions had amazing energy. If I couldn’t have seen the scoreboard, I would’ve thought they
were winning the entire game. Throughout every missed point, silly net violation and serve into the net, I didn’t see one look of defeat on anyone’s face. In the fifth set, LMU was calm. “We were thinking ‘this is our sprint,’� said redshirt senior outside hitter Felicia Arriola. “This is what we’ve prepared for – tight games like this. There was no fear.� Coach Black said that this mentality is no accident. A positive attitude for the team not only helps in practice, but shows results in pressure situations like the Saturday’s game. “You have to train that,� he said of the team’s energy on Saturday. “That’s part of the mentality. You have to check your body language and you have to be responsible for it. You can’t get down and you have to keep fighting. We talk about it. We
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train it. We’ve got to keep getting better at it.� Now that LMU has proved that it’s a force to be reckoned with in the WCC, the team needs to keep the momentum going. Right now, the Lions are at the top of the conference food chain with Pacific University (94) and St. Mary’s College (6-4) – all three are 2-0. Now, it’s time for LMU to prove that it can keep up the energy on the road this week against two very beatable teams: Gonzaga University (4-7, 0-2) and the University of Portland (0-11, 0-2). The team’s theme of conference play is “take one game at a time,� and that’s exactly what they have to do if they want to finish on top. This is the opinion of Sam Borsos, a sophomore communications studies major from Palo Alto, Calif. Please send comments to sborsos@theloyolan.com
Stipanovich shines at LMU
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Redshirt junior Matt Stipanovich comes from a family of athletes. The decision to move to Southern California from Missouri was initially tough on his family, but he has emerged as a leader for the Lions. right time of the season. “I’m easy-going out of the Stipanovich from Page 12 the team said of the Missouri native, “His nicknames include Stipasaurus-rex, Stip-o, Skipo, Rip-o. He’s just awesome.� “He’s definitely one of my best friends out of the team,� said redshirt sophomore attacker Seth Coldren. “He’s a great guy. I love hanging out with him. He’s one of the most trustworthy teammates I have. He gives it 100 percent all the time.� The lefty said he has a great relationship with Head Coach John Loughran and that Loughran pushes the team to be the best it can be at the
“He’s been awesome. He’s been patient with us and he brings us together,� said Stipanovich. “He wants us to be peaking at the right time, which he’s known for. The last two years we haven’t done it, but he brings us together really well.� The Lions fell in the last two WWPA Championships games in the semifinal round, which ended a streak of four straight conference championships. The Lions were the No. 1 seed in last year’s tournament. Stipanovich is poised to lead this team back to conference glory.
LMU women’s soccer hopes to end streak Win or Lews from Page 12 However, after a while the Anteaters pressured the ball and the momentum, once again, shifted away from LMU. “We need to start playing like we are the better team instead of playing down to the other team’s level,� senior defensive back Etajha Gilmer said. Although the box score indicates that the Lions had as many shots as the Anteaters, the pace of play on the field would indicate otherwise. The theme of this losing streak seems to be the continual mental lapses along with the Lions’ inability to execute plays, which could be attributed to the level of
frustration that the team feels right now. With such high hopes entering the season, the Lions have failed mightily to meet those preseason expectations. Despite all of this, Myers is confident her squad can come back from this setback. “I think our team is frustrated because we aren’t getting the results, but we are playing good soccer,� Myers said. “The score isn’t always indicative of the game because a lot of times, you’re outshooting teams and outplaying teams. We just aren’t coming up with the W.� This is the opinion of Carlton Lew, a sophomore business major from South Pasadena, Calif. Please send comments to clew@theloyolan.com.
pool, but when I’m playing, I love to win. I’m extremely competitive,� said Stipanovich. When asked if he had plans to visit Missouri and enjoy the comforts of home, the two-year starter said he hopes to not go home until Christmas. “We want to win conference,� he said.
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Stipanovich breaks family tradition Volleyball handles pressure Coming from a basketball family, Matt Stipanovich relishes his choice to play water polo. By Dan Raffety Managing Editor
Basketball rules in Matt Stipanovich’s family, but the St. Louis, Mo. native chose another sport: Water polo. This choice was not an easy one for the redshirt junior attacker. Growing up in a basketball community, Stipanovich’s decision to come to Southern California to play collegiate water polo was not the typical choice for any classmates from his high school, let alone anyone from his family. His uncle, Steve Stipanovich, was drafted No. 2 overall in the 1983 NBA draft out of the University of Missouri. He and his four siblings all played high school basketball, and his mom was the loudest one in the gymnasium stands. Stipanovich, a native of St. Louis, Mo., has been an integral part of the Lions’ sustained success atop the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) since his freshman year at LMU. “First of all, Missouri is not as stereotypical as people think. It is not all farms. We do have cities in Missouri,” said Stipanovich. “St. Louis is revolved around sports. I love going to all of those games.” He started playing in the spring of seventh grade on a club team continued until senior year of high school. He consulted former Lion Tim Heafner, a family friend, for college advice. After a recruiting trip and an offer, the lefty knew LMU was the place for him. “I came out here and saw Santa Clara, here and Long Beach,” said Stipanovich. “I had a great time on the recruiting trip, really liked the guys here, I knew I was going to do business accounting and they had the major here, so I knew this was the place.” Although he says that his family is very supportive of him playing at LMU, they family had a difficult time adjusting to his collegiate choice. His mom, dad, friends and uncle all went to the University of Missouri. “My dad let me do my thing,” said Stipanovich. “My mom was a little disappointed because that’s her favorite thing ever. My little brother will be a varsity player, and my sister is
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ink and lead all over the left-side of my hand whenever I write over it. It’s terrible.” Three of his siblings are also lefthanded, despite having two righthanded parents. “I’m not exactly sure how that happened,” said Stipanovich. When the competitor is not in the pool, he enjoys hanging with his teammates and manages to live a fun and active lifestyle. “I like to just relax and have fun when we aren’t practicing,” said Stipanovich. “I played basketball in high school I play pick-up games here. I also love Venice Beach and watching ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Game of Thrones.’” Senior goalie Gavyn Wild, who is one of Stipanovich’s best friends on
obody likes a high-pressure situation. Athletes sometimes tense up under pressure with so much at stake, but this was not the case for the LMU women’s volleyball team (74, 2-0) last week in its first two matches in West Coast Conference (WCC) play. The Lions kept their cool last week when they captured two wins at home against the University of San Francisco (56, 1-1) and Santa Clara University (6-5, 1-1) to kick off Sam’s Slam conference play. By Sam Borsos “This conference Asst. Sports Editor is so competitive, and every game is so important,” Head Coach Tom Black said. “From the outside it sounds cliché, but it’s true; you just have to stay in the moment, and every game is worth its weight in gold.” Why, you might ask, is the team’s undefeated record a big deal? For starters, the game against the Santa Clara Broncos on Saturday was not an easy victory. The two teams were 1-0 going into the match, and after a competitive battle on both sides of the net, the game went to a fifth set. Last year, the Lions might have folded under the pressure. After all, a team only has 15 points to capture a win that goes on its record for an entire season. But not this team – LMU breezed by in the fifth set with an easy 15-6 victory. “Instead of us losing and having to talk about it Monday, they made a mental shift in the match and they responded well,” Black said. “That process is going to help us a ton.”
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Redshirt junior Matt Stipanovich is a key component to LMU’s offense this season. Stipanovich has scored five goals for the Lions through nine games played. playing basketball at the University of Pennsylvania.” The left-handed shooter had a breakout season in 2012 as he recorded 16 goals and 16 assists in an injuryplagued year that saw him sidelined with injuries. Being one of two lefthanded players on the team gives Stipanovich an advantage on offense. He typically plays the wing position on the right side of the pool, and is integral in 6-on-5 opportunities. “It opens up angles. I shoot with my arm closer to the cage,” said Stipanovich. “I can see the whole pool, and it’s easier catch and shoot. It’s huge to have a lefty in the pool.” But that advantage doesn’t always translate to other aspects of his day-today life. “I cannot stand writing in spiral notebooks,” said Stipanovich. “I get
Lions struggle through daunting schedule LMU women’s soccer is running a six-game losing streak entering conference play.
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he LMU women’s soccer team is searching for answers. The Lions started the season with promise, outscoring their opponents 7-2 en route to a 3-1 record. However, since the month of September, the Lions have had trouble putting the ball in the back of the net and have only won once. “We play well, but the ball just isn’t bouncing our way right now,” senior midfielder Darien Pyka said after the Lions’ loss to UC Irvine (UCI) last Friday. “We’re still Win or Lews playing as a team By Carlton Lew and we do have our Asst. Sports Editor good moments, but we’ve been unlucky at times.” Over their stretch of play in September, the Lions have been outscored 17-1, with two of the six games against top-25 teams. When facing these bigger and faster opponents, one of the Lions’ downfalls seems to be their depth. Amidst a six-game losing streak, Head Coach Michelle Myers knows there are some positives to take out of it. “We played Stanford up at their place and gave them a great first half, but in the second half it was a little bit harder to
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Redshirt senior goalkeeper Brittany Jagger has started all ten games for the Lions this season with 34 saves recorded and 21 goals allowed. Though Jagger has played solid defense, the Lions offense has only scored one goal in the past six matches. sustain,” Myers said. “It’s hard because our depth isn’t the same as their depth. Those schools have depth and for us it gives us a chance to hopefully get a look at our players and maybe even a few who haven’t played.” Against UCI last Friday, the offense seemed to sputter. While the Anteaters were able to attack the Lion defense consistently, LMU was unable to get into any type of sustainable rhythm. In addition,
UCI utilized their substitutions frequently, while the Lions looked tired and out of sync for the majority of the game. After a couple of big saves from redshirt senior Brittany Jagger, the Anteaters’ relentless attack finally peaked in the 20th minute when sophomore forward Laura McGrail scored on an assist from senior defense Jordan Bruce. “They high-pressured us the whole
night,” Pyka said. “We would get the ball and keep possession, but they just kept high pressuring us.” With UCI dominating the ball for most of the first half, the Lions seemed to get more comfortable as the half neared the end. The Lions seemed to change their game plan at halftime, coming out of the gates in the second half with more aggression.
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