ESTABLISHED 1921 September 26, 2013
Volume 92, Issue 07
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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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