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Demonstration brings attention to undocumented students on campus

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Two LMU students and members of RESILIENCE stood on the University Hall bridge with signs telling passerby they were undocumented immigrants, encouraging awareness and discussion.

Two students stood with signs on the U-HALL bridge that indicated that they were undocumented. Bri Ortiz

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Two students in orange jumpsuits wearing blindfolds held signs that read, “I am an undocumented immigrant and your classmate. Ask me anything,” in a demonstration on the University Hall bridge on Monday, Oct. 10 at noon. RESILIENCE organized this “ask me anything” action with the help of MEChA de LMU members to raise awareness of the different views that each presidential candidate has towards immigration. Donald Trump’s immigration plan consists of building a wall on the southern border, thereby ending “catch and release,” defunding sanctuary cities and reversing President Barack Obama’s executive actions. Hillary Clinton’s immigration plan includes proposing an immigration legislation during her first 100 days as president allowing immigrants to gain citizenship, defending Obama’s executive actions and making health care affordable to all families. RESILIENCE is an organization, or a support network, for undocumented students and allies within the LMU community that provides resources and a safe space for students to share personal struggles and experiences. Through these actions, RESILIENCE hopes to promote social justice on campus. The RESILIENCE participants from the event spoke to the Loyolan and asked to remain anonymous, as they were undocumented. They will be referred to as anonymous participant A and anonymous participant B. “We want to have the students at LMU to know that we are here — to have them know that we are their classmates, we study with them, do the same homework as them, cram for the same tests as them and we are not

an amorphous threat off in the horizon; we are your friends,” anonymous participant A said. “We, [students], think that the Bluff is a bubble, and sometimes we don’t think about who that bubble includes and we are a part of it, and therefore, we are a part of you, so come talk to us. You might learn something; you might connect with another human in a way you couldn’t think you could have before.” RESILIENCE’s goal was to emphasize the openness they will continue to have for other LMU students throughout the weeks with the “ask me anything” demonstrations in different areas, days and times on campus until the election. According to one of the RESILIENCE participants, if Trump does win the presidential election, then this may be the last opportunity for LMU students to converse with undocumented students on campus. “We do understand that people have the liberty to express themselves in whatever way,” anonymous participant B said. “We have to bring awareness to students on this campus to let them know that we are here and we are trying to [get them] to understand that we need justice, and we need some sort of empathy that we sometimes don’t have because of the media. […] We are attacked all of the time or stereotyped.” Residence Hall Association (RHA) sent students an email from the Center of Service and Action and ASLMU reminding students that the deadline to register to vote in California is Oct. 24. To register, you can visit lmu.edu/vote or you can stop by booths on Lawton Plaza on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 12 and 2 p.m. Your vote can affect lives and families in this nation. “We’ve been silenced, and Donald Trump’s signature platform is to round us up in internment camps and deport us eventually, and that is something we cannot ignore and he needs to be held accounted for, and it is something that needs to be discussed so we are here trying to continue the conversation,” anonymous participant A said. “I feel like the dialogue is empty if we aren’t a part of it, and it’s impossible for us to be a part of it without putting ourselves at risk so here we are, putting ourselves at risk.”

McKay’s mystery resident caught

A non- LMU student lived in McKay for weeks after lying about his status as a student. Liv Sikora News Intern @LALoyolan

A non-LMU student was recently discovered sleeping in the first floor lounge of McKay residence hall. Earl, the mysterious undeclared freshman major from Manhattan Beach supposedly living in a room on the third floor of McKay, befriended many LMU students. Many McKay residents spent time with Earl and formed friendships with him, with no knowledge that he not only did not live on the third floor, but was also not a student enrolled at LMU. “He didn’t talk too much about himself. He was just super friendly and wanted to hang out,” freshman chemistry major and McKay resident Brynne Weed said about Earl. She met him through some of her friends who also live in McKay. Described as average height with brown hair and glasses, Earl looked just like any other college student. He was often characterized as being quiet but very friendly. “The [residential advisers] put on events in the building, and he came to a lot of them,” Madi Neumaier, sophomore biology major and fourth floor McKay RA said. “He was always in the lounge, and that’s where our events are,”

Jermaine Johnson, a sophomore marketing major and an RA on the fourth floor of McKay, met Earl while watching football during the second week of school. They continued to become friends and watch football together throughout the following weeks of school. Johnson said that he assumed that Earl was a student who lived on campus, so he did not feel the need to check his OneCard. Suspicious McKay residents noticed that Earl’s name was not on any of the door decks of the third-floor rooms. They decided to bring Earl to the attention of the RA, who then checked with the resident director (RD) and confirmed that Earl was not, in fact, a registered student at LMU. Earl was reportedly seen sleeping in the McKay lounge. He also brought changes of clothes and shoes with him to campus. Neumaier noticed that some of her residents and some of the transfer students on the second floor were really affected by the situation because they thought Earl was their friend. There currently is no information about the real identity of Earl or where he is from. There are reports that some students knew his real identity and said that Earl got caught up in his own lies and continued with them because he wanted to attend LMU. A root cause of this incident may be linked with the easy accessibility to McKay Hall. Students commented on how See Fake resident | Page 3

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This issue, Asst. News Editor Julia Campion sat down This issue, Managing with Miss California Editor Dan Raffety contestant Toneata sits down with Head Morgan, a junior Coach Max Good, communication head coach of the studies major. LMU’s men’s basketball team to talk about the upcoming season.

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the doors to the lounge are almost always open, and a swipe of the OneCard is not required to get in. It was also noted that almost all of the emergency exits in the building were unarmed during the first few weeks of school, making it very simple for anyone to enter and exit McKay without a OneCard.

“The McKay incident was a transient sleeping in the laundry room. He was identified and asked not to return to campus.” Chief of Public Safety Hampton Cantrell said about the incident with Earl. “We have not established a connection between the two [the Leavey 4 break-in] incidents, but the investigation is ongoing.” According to Weed, Earl gave out a fake phone number to

some of the LMU students he befriended on campus. The latest update that her friends heard from Earl was that he was at the airport and headed for London. Students who notice suspicious persons in or outside of their residence halls should contact DPS. RAs, RDs and Resident Ministers are also valuable resources when students feel there might be suspicious activity.

How did you get started with pageants?

The first pageant I competed in was Miss California Teen, and I was 15 years old. I actually found out about it through a casting website because I was modeling and acting. Pageants were something that I never thought I’d get into. I competed, and I tried it and I got second runner-up in my first pageant, and I realized I could actually do this.

Do you have a specific role model that made you want to compete in Miss Malibu Teen USA in 2014 and now in Miss California?

In the pageant world, I would have to say Olivia Culpo. She’s the former Miss Rhode Island, Miss USA and Miss Universe. She’s really inspiring because she was my age when she won, and it was her first pageant that she competed in.

How did you decide to create your own active-wear company?

I’ve always been into health and fitness- fashion also. Having experience in modeling and working for so many e-commerce stores through modeling, I realized that I wanted to try this. I recently started my own legging company called All Legs and basically made it to empower girls to make them feel more confident when they work out. Looking cute while working out will make you do that one extra push-up or sit-up.

How do you feel about competing in Miss California USA?

I’m definitely a little bit nervous. Very excited. It’s only a month away and it’s really exciting. I also feel really good about [it] and have a great feeling that I may win this. Dream big; I want to win Miss USA and maybe one day Miss Universe.

Since you’ll be representing LMU through Miss California, what’s one way you’d best describe your experience here so far?

It’s just been amazing. LMU has definitely shaped me into the person that I am today. Without LMU, I wouldn’t be so educated and so well-rounded. That really goes back into LMU’s mission statement. Being a communications studies major plays such a huge role also. The whole thing has just been such a good experience, and I really love LMU.

Why do you think you’re best suited for Miss California and hopefully Miss USA?

I think I’d be a great role model for women out there. I have experience from Miss Malibu Teen and being a model at a younger age I dealt with body issues and being told I’m not good enough. I was always told by others that I can’t do it and I can’t follow my dreams, and I just want girls to know out there that you can do it if you put the work into it, and you can’t listen to the people that tell you no.

What does being an LMU Lion mean to you? Just being the best person that you can be and be a well-rounded person that is educated about the world around you. Even preparing for Miss California, all of my classes have been so helpful in preparation for pageants. I get to keep up with what’s going on in the world and the implications, and before going to LMU I had a much narrower mind. I’ve been so fortunate to broaden my mind and be educated about what’s going on.

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A non-student was living in the McKay residence hall, who was then identified and asked to leave campus.

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Non-LMU student gets alcohol poisoning at off-campus party hosted by Crimson Circle The non-student was taken to the hospital by ambulance that evening. Jackie Galvez Managing Editor @LALoyolan

In the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 2, a non-LMU student attending a party hosted by Crimson Circle service organization was transported by ambulance from the off-campus party location to the hospital for alcohol poisoning. A Greek Life president, who has asked to remain anonymous, told the Loyolan about the event after the party. According to the source, some members of Greek Life are upset that this incident has not received public attention and not resulted in any consequences. They feel that if this event had been hosted by Greek Life instead of Crimson Circle, they would have been scolded, punished and maybe even put on probation. According to an LMU student who is involved in both a service organization and Greek Life — who has asked to remain anonymous — the party began on Saturday evening at an off-campus house in the Westchester area where several members of Crimson Circle live. The majority of the guests stayed within the main dining hall, patio and garage areas during the night. An ambulance came to the house at approximately 12:15 a.m.

on Oct. 2. At this time, the party was crowded, with most attendees being members of service organizations at LMU, according to the anonymous student. About 25 percent of the individuals who attended were asked to leave to avoid over-crowding while the alcohol poisoning situation was addressed. The rest of the party attendees were told to stay inside and keep quiet. During this time, there was a lot of confusion among the party attendees. “No one really knew what was happening at first because it all was very sudden, just because there were so many people there,” the anonymous student said. “I think maybe three-quarters of the people weren’t even aware that there was [an individual] who got alcohol poisoning.” The anonymous student added that when they were told to ask the DJ to turn off the music while the EMTs handled the situation, even he was confused as to what was going on. Despite the confusion, the anonymous student reported that everyone was very cooperative in following directions of the party hosts when the situation arose. “It was a certain group of people […] mainly service org people, so they all kind of knew each other,” the anonymous student stated. “Everyone was on the same page in that even though we didn’t really know what was happening, we all knew it was urgent so we were very quick to listen to instructions.” Around 12:45 a.m., the

ambulance left the house and individuals were asked to leave, according to the anonymous student. Crimson Circle has been under scrutiny in recent years for holding the stereotype of a “fratlike service org,” often receiving negative opinions from the LMU community, according to the anonymous student. As a member of both a service organization and a member of Greek Life, the anonymous student stated that they feel much more weary and cautious when attending parties hosted by a Greek organization than when attending those put on by a service organization. “I don’t necessarily know a lot of people who will be hosting [Greek Life] parties; I just know the general organization,” the anonymous student said. “There’s definitely a stronger org community. Everyone talks about interfraternalism, but I think the Greek community isn’t as strongly integrated, because going to a [Greek] party I know I don’t mix with certain organizations, whereas going to a service org party, even if it’s an org different from mine, I don’t feel as weary because I know that I know the general group of people. It just feels more welcoming.” Throughout the United States, Greek Life on college campuses often has a negative reputation for excessive partying, substance abuse, hazing and even sexual assault. According to addictioncenter.

com on a webpage titled “Drinking and Drug Abuse in Greek Life,” about 62 percent of sorority women consider themselves heavy drinkers while only 41 percent of non-Greek women are selfproclaimed heavy drinkers. “I understand the historical reasons, not necessarily on our campus but in general, that our administration takes extra precautions with Greek Life,” junior communication studies major and sorority member Sarah Tellesen said. “However, I feel that if you are going to hold events with alcohol, no matter what type of organization you are, you have to be accountable for the safety of all your guests.” The anonymous student believes that had a fraternity hosted a party where the same incident occurred, the situation

would probably have been taken much more seriously and gained a lot more public attention due to the negative stigma often associated with Greek organizations. This individual also expressed their desire for all organizations on campus to be held to the same standard when it comes to punishment and probation for situations of substance abuse. “I don’t think there are any stigmas about service orgs, just because in the name itself it sounds more wholesome,” the anonymous student said. “But that being said, [identical standards] should be put for any organization on campus. […] That standard should be throughout LMU.”

Members of the Crimson Circle Service Organization (pictured above) hosted a party that led to the hospital. via Loyola Marymount University

Former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra shares secret to reducing poverty The former Prime Minister shared his secrets to economic equality. Justine Biondi Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan

The former Prime Minister (PM) of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, spoke last Thursday at LMU discussing the secret to reducing poverty levels. President Timothy Law Snyder welcomed Shinawatra in front of a packed audience, introducing him as the first democratically - elected Prime Minister of Thailand to serve a full term. During his political term, Shinawatra decreased poverty in Thailand and worked with lowincome individuals to lessen the gap between rich and poor. “Thaksin’s government is credited for reducing poverty in neglected parts of Thailand during his tenure from 20012006, and we seek to benefit by his considerable experience in Thailand and knowledge of Asia,” President Snyder wrote in an email to the Loyolan. In reference to reducing poverty levels, the former PM revolved his lecture around the question, “How can we help?” The most important factor in reducing poverty nationally and internationally is the government’s assistance,

according to Shinawatra. “We have to think how we can help and how the government can help,” Shinawatra said. The former PM shared with LMU his secret for reducing poverty, relating the economic gap between rich and poor to capitalism. In addition to capitalism, Shinawatra also discussed the need for the U.S. to reform high costs of housing and healthcare. he explained that if anything is going to be accomplished in reducing poverty globally, governments have to help and capitalism needs to be addressed. According to Shinawatra, “The secret to reducing poverty is addressing issues of housing and healthcare. Healthcare and housing are very crucial for people to stand up and prosper.” During his term, Shinawatra approved low-cost healthcare in attempt to reform the financial system of healthcare and make it affordable for low-income people. He also provided lowcost housing for the poor. “Everyone needs shelter,” Shinawatra said. “The U.S. has many homeless [people]. You need to address this problem. Housing and healthcare are major.” The combination of lowcost healthcare and low-cost housing has the opportunity to give low-income people the chance to prosper financially,

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Former Thailand Prime Minister spoke about topics that touched on poverty, housing and healthcare while speaking to students and faculty at LMU. according to Shinawatra. Shinawatra believes that in order to reduce poverty, the government must take charge and address the economic issues at hand, which all starts with proper accessibility to funds.

“Accessibility is the key — accessibility to capital,” Shinawatra said. “If the poor cannot have access to capital, they cannot prosper.” The former PM’s lecture lasted about one hour. When asked by

an audience member if there was anything he would have done differently during his term, Shinawatra said, “I still think what I have done is good for the country and good for the people.”

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DPS to release safety app to connect with students DPS will release an app in November to replace emergency phones. Sami Leung

Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will release an extensive app in November in place of the blue light emergency phones. Following the alleged sexual assault that happened after Fallapalooza on Sept. 18, students saw an increase in DPS officers patrolling campus. Now, DPS is attempting a new strategy to further extend their presence on campus by developing a Public Safety app for students to have on their phones by the week of Nov. 14, according to DPS Assistant Chief Devra Schwartz. Due to expensive problems with several of the blue light safety poles around campus, the app will allow students to contact DPS without having to find and walk to a blue light safety pole. DPS will be removing most of the emergency phones on campus, leaving the ones in parking garages in case a student has a poor signal. Currently, there is an option to contact DPS on the iLMU app, but Schwartz believes that this option is outdated and does not provide enough information to students. According to a non-scientific survey of 190 LMU students, 70 percent of students either agree or slightly agree that DPS should update students’ options in

contacting DPS in emergencies. For the past several months, DPS has been working with the app company LiveSafe to develop a LMU-specific safety app. LiveSafe is a mobile safety communications platform that has helped developed apps for other colleges, such as the University of Southern California and the University of Delaware. The LiveSafe platform has four key parts: a way to call 9-1-1, the ability to report an incident, a list of student resources and a feature called SafeWalk. SafeWalk allows students to pick anyone from their contact list to send their location to, as well as where they plan to go so that the contact can track their progress. It will use Google Maps to estimate how long it will take the person to walk from point A to point B based on average walking speed. If they don’t make it to their destination in the allotted time and don’t add more time when prompted, a notification will be sent to the contacts they’ve invited to follow them. “You’ll be able to do that with your parents, or your roommate,” Schwartz said. “You don’t even need to use it at LMU, you can use it anywhere. They don’t have to have the app.” Schwartz was greatly involved in the making of the app and says the goal is “to get as many people to download it — students, faculty and staff — as possible.” The app also helps DPS connect to students faster as a crisis takes place. It allows students to call as well as text DPS in case of emergency. Additionally, if a student calls 9-1-1 from the app,

it sends the student’s location to DPS. This will help DPS to locate the student faster as well as help them guide emergency responders on campus. “In the past, especially for active shooter preparedness, we would tell people to call 9-1-1 from their landlines so DPS will know your location,” Schwartz said. “But now, you’ll be able to call 9-1-1 from the app.” Although the app is specific to campus, students’ relatives and friends can download the app to view the safety information as well as mass bulletins sent in emergencies that will be sent

through the app by DPS. The safety map feature of the app will show students where specific resources are on campus, such as the DPS office, Student Health Services, Student Psychological Services and the closest automated external defibrillator (AED). A resources section provides students with emergency and safety tips, sexual and interpersonal misconduct resources and phone numbers to connect with specific personnel. The survey also reported that 73.3 percent of students agreed or slightly agreed that having the

DPS safety app on their phone would make them feel safer on campus. “I know I have my phone, I know I would have the app, so I know I can use it,” junior psychology and philosophy major Morgan Hunt said. “It would definitely be better than having to find the nearest blue phone. We’re not really educated on where they are when we get into school.” The app will be free for all students to download when it becomes available.

An ongoing research study will be used in conjunction with the program in an effort to monitor success and replicate outcomes. The program has been named Project ROYAL, and the abstract of the study states that its goal is to assist teachers in incorporating research-based practices into the classrooms. According to the study’s abstract, teachers will collaborate through modules, curriculum planning and the Summer Bridge Institute. These programs aim to enhance the effectiveness and application of research findings in the classroom. The project also hopes to increase the number of bilingual teachers in order to preserve a balance for English learners, allowing them to maintain their first language. Lavandenz hopes this program will be a catalyst in assisting English learners in a faster transition — a transition, she says, that can be drawn out for years at the fault of the public education system. “We need to prevent longterm English learners from being created by focusing on assetbased approaches to having them learn English without having them lose their first language,” Lavadenz said. Although not a bilingual model, Lavadenz hopes the incorporation of bilingual teachers will help build literacy skills and assist students in meeting grade level proficiencies in language, reading and writing. According to the same press

release, Shane P. Martin, dean of the School of Education, said, “This grant strengthens the longterm partnership between LMU and LAUSD in a high-need area for the district, while also addressing California’s teacher shortage through the preparation of new bilingual teachers.” Lavadenz believes the partnership between LAUSD and the SOE is what being a school of education is all about. She feels a partnership like Project ROYAL holds reciprocal benefits, but also carries the largest benefit for the children, which Lavandenz said, is the “ultimate goal of this grant.” Hilda Maldonado, executive director of multilingual/ multicultural education for LAUSD, recognizes the shortcomings in the past related to helping young English learners to fully transition into use of their second language. “We know that [English learners] are a very vulnerable, complex group of students that deserve our attention. They’re a growing population, not just in L.A. or California, but all across our country,” Maldonado said. “We really want to do a lot better by them.” The grant will reach 84 teachers within its life span and around 5,000 students. LAUSD has over 150,000 students, according to Lavadenz, who she believes all deserve the success that will come out of this partnership and project. Martin said, “Through the largest grant in the School of Education’s history, we

are continuing to make a transformative impact for English learners.” Lavandenz hopes the story does

not stop here — that SOE, LAUSD and the public will continue to see the positive impact the project has.

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LMU receives second largest grant in history $2.7 million awarded to assist to the School of Education and LAUSD. Jaqueline McCool News Intern @LALoyolan

The LMU School of Education (SOE), in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), has recently received the second largest grant in LMU history. A $2.7 million grant was given to SOE to create an early literacy program for English Learners within LAUSD. Magaly Lavadenz, the program’s project director and principal investigator of the grant, sees this program as the start to finally meeting the needs of English learners in the classroom. According to a press release sent by LMU, “LMU’s funding is part of a $22 million award from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition under the National Professional Development Program. It aims to support educators of Englishlearner students across the country.” LMU’s program will focus not only on English learners from transitional kindergarten to third grade, but also on the professional development of young teachers. The teachers will be using a model of early literacy development created by the Sobrato Family Foundation and foundation partner, Laurie Olsen.

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Voting is a civic duty, not an option This Sunday marked the second presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The town-hall style debate showcased questions received directly from undecided American citizens — people whose votes matter immensely to each candidate. Millennials — many of us students — also make up a huge part of the population whose votes are incredibly important in this upcoming election. An estimated 69.2 million adults ages 18 to 35 are eligible to vote as U.S. citizens, according to an April 2016 report by the Pew Research Center. This number measures up to the 69.7 million adults ages 52 to 70 who comprise the baby boomer generation, who historically make it out to the voting booths. That means that both sets of people make up about 31 percent of the votingeligible population. While these numbers tell us that we can make a difference this November, it is not uncommon to hear people who think that their one vote does not matter and, therefore, do not plan to vote. This voter apathy is a lack of interest in voting due to a perception that a person’s vote does not matter, despite the fact that many take voting seriously as a civic duty. In states with a clear blue or red leaning, such as California, it may seem like your vote will not make a difference, whereas in swing states every vote has the possibility of changing the outcome of the election. This is a commonly-held belief, especially for young Americans. In the 2012 Presidential Election, millennials only composed 19 percent

of LION the electorate, compared to baby boomers who SPORTS composed 38 percent, according to NPR. It would not be a stretch to suggest that one reason for this voter apathy is that young people do not believe there is a candidate worth voting for. Trump and Clinton’s polarizing platforms do not appeal to moderate voters, and the election has started to feel more like a reality TV show or circus than a serious search for our next president. Trump and Clinton spend more time pointing out each other’s character flaws than informing us of their policies should they become president. For teenagers and young adults recently entering into the age of voting eligibility, this introduction to American campaign politics does not resemble the usually serious course an election season takes, and may be taken lightly as a farce of a political system. Even if young voters have given up hope on this presidential election, we must not forget about voting for our local and state government officials and the propositions that will have a very real effect on our lives. We have a chance to decide one of California’s Senators on the Nov. 8 ballot, as well as several key propositions such as Proposition 64, which would legalize recreational marijuana in California, and Proposition 57, which would allow prisoners to seek parole earlier and reduce prison overcrowding. Regardless of how you feel about who will be our next president, it is our duty as American citizens to vote this coming November. The future of our country depends on it.

“...it is not uncommon to hear people who think that their one vote does not matter and, therefore, plan not to vote.”

CONVOS ON C AMPUS LISTENING TO THE BEAT OF THE STREET The sun had recently set, and my friend and I were returning from our trip to Venice beach. Having purchased some incredible coffee, we were ready to begin studying for our upcoming exams. As we headed back to our dorm, we were able to listen in on some interesting conversations. They are as follows:

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8:06 P.M. Two girls wearing decidedly unhappy expressions: “There is just a lot of negative energy in the air tonight.” How does one measure this? Does one use a device, or is it more of an innate feeling? I personally felt the air had a hint of melodrama on top of a huge serving of excitement.

Some dudes on the way to the gym: “And I would make him my slave. Well, maybe not my slave, but just my servant.” Christian Grey, is that you? Maybe you should give Anastasia a call.

8:02 P.M. An art student: “I want people to care about them before I kill them.” While murder is not normally a recommended practice, doing it with emotion involved could certainly make it a more memorable experience.

8:04 P.M. A guy with an incredible aesthetic: “My favorite people are straight, white, Christian males who identify in the LGBT community.” Well, we all have a type. While maybe not quite so specific, we must all set goals for ourselves.

8:08 P.M. Some more dudes in their bro tanks on the way to the gym: “Rich witch bitch making love to her Cocker Spaniel in Princeton.” One must not interfere in another’s personal life, even if they are a witch. Witches are people too, and they deserve our utmost respect.

8:10 P.M. Some honors kids in a heated discussion: “Aphorisms are kangaroo. Felonism is dancer.” Urban Dictionary can help you decipher that one, because I definitely can't.

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We need to pay more attention to victims in Haiti O’Round the Clock Olivia Round

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he end of the second sentence of the BBC article “Hurricane Matthew: Haiti south ‘90% destroyed,’” reads “...and there are fears more bodies will be found.” In my head it reads as monotone as any other bit of information. I remain distant until I continue reading and I come upon the experience of one local man from the village of Chantal. “The entire house fell on us. I couldn’t get out,” Jean-Pierre Jean-Donald shared with BBC. “People came to lift the rubble, and then we saw my wife, who had died.” My heart stopped. My first reaction is to think of my own parents, but I can not even bring myself to complete the thought. It is too gruesome, too heartbreaking to become an image in my head. And for now, I am free from the idea of it as I fall asleep thousands of miles away from that reality. But Jean-Donald is not so fortunate. He and thousands of others are waking up to this new reality every day, and for them, there is no escape. They cannot set down the newspaper, turn off the TV, scroll past the articles or close their laptops.

According to BBC, there were winds up to 230 km/h, and late on Friday, 877 people were confirmed dead. It is estimated by government and UN officials that approximately 350,000 people “need help.” Meanwhile, the Red Cross has launched an “emergency appeal” for $6.9 million, which will be able to help 50,000 people. That leaves 300,000 people. But here is where I myself must be vulnerable. Because, if I’m being honest, my next thought is to hurt for the hearts of these people. I want to cry for the kids going to bed without parents to kiss them good night. I want to hug all the people who had to watch a loved one die. I want to mourn with the people whose lives changed in one instant, those who close their eyes and wish they didn’t have to open them. But upon reflection, I must recognize that these thoughts could simply be a product of my own privilege. Of course their hearts are hurting. Of course their lives will never be the same. But they must all be concerned with survival. Entire towns have been decimated. This mean homes, stores, workplaces and food markets have all been destroyed and thousands of people have been displaced. As a result, I would imagine that feeling sorry for themselves is a luxury that most Haitians cannot afford right now.

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The hurricane that recently struck Haiti should remind us that other countries deserve our attention and care. It’s strange to think of it this way, to think of emotions as a luxury. But today, I was annoyed by how hot it was in my apartment; I got mad because my boss is making me work on a day that I wanted to have off; I thought I was going to cry when I couldn’t find my keys; and I told my mom I would call my grandma this afternoon, but I didn’t make the time. How absurd — there are 350,000 people waiting for their turn to be helped in one of the poorest countries in the world, and I couldn’t find time to call my grandma and say hello.

Perhaps you can relate, maybe you cannot, but the fact of the matter is that there are things happening outside of our country. Big, devastating things that deserve our attention — much more than most of the things we are reading about in pop culture. In my lifetime, I’d like to see this change. I’d like there to be a common interest in the worth of human lives that transcends all borders, races, sexualities and genders. An entire country of people is hurting right now, and they deserve our attention, our love and whatever physical help we

can give them. This is not about politics or international relations, it is about love for the human race and finally putting an end to decades of hatred and ignorance. Here at LMU, CSA is willing to collaborate with any students or groups who want to support hurricane relief efforts for Haiti. Contact Pat Rector at prector@ lmu.edu to coordinate fundraising events. This is the opinion of Olivia Round, a sophomore communication studies major from Missoula, Montana. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email mgaydos@theloyolan.

Republican Party needs to find a middle ground Cup of Joe Joseph Bellavia Opinion Intern @LALoyolan

few days ago, a leaked video from 2005 showed Donald Trump having an extremely controversial conversation with Billy Bush, a host on the “Today” show. The presidential nominee, who already has little support from the women of this country, was recorded saying that he gropes, kisses and tries to have sex with women because, “When you’re a star they let you do it.” In fact, according to Trump, “you can do anything” if you have enough money, even “grab [women] by the pussy.” After the release of this video, it became clear that the Republican Party no longer feared only for the presidential office, but they began to fear also for the party’s survival. TIME Magazine reported that Republican officials have told Congressional candidates to cut ties with the flawed politician since the video’s release, in an article titled “Donald Trump’s Lewd Comments Leave the GOP Scrambling.” This is clearly an attempt to strengthen the ballot and avoid collateral damage. Some Congressmen and women have gone as far as asking Trump to step down from the race and let vice presidential candidate Mike Pence take over the ticket.

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In order for the Republican party to regain strength, conservatives must work to find a middle ground that appeases moderate citizens. If Trump were to drop out of the election now, what difference would it make to the Republican Party? For one, the election is in a month. Not even a full month — 27 days, to be exact. Some say that Pence could have a chance against Clinton. It is true that he did have a great performance at the VP debate, and it is also true that although he is very conservative, he excels at something that Trump can and never will be able to: He knows how to control himself even

when he is getting hammered by his opposition. So yes, Pence may have a chance ... if this had happened months ago. But with only one presidential debate left and little-to-no time to campaign, Pence would not be able to defeat Clinton. Although I would much rather see someone like Pence leading the Republican Party, I think that it simply does not matter at this point; it’s too little, too late. The focus of the Republican Party should not be on the

Oval Office anymore. Their focus should be only on the survival of the entire party. They have to shift their focus to Congress. The N.Y. Times reported in the article “Donald Trump Vows Retaliation as Republicans Abandon Him” that Mitt Romney and John Kasich have already begun the process, planning to campaign far more publicly for Senatorial candidates up for election. What the party needs to realize is that although they cannot take the presidency in this election, they have a chance to change their public image. If major Republican figures band together to campaign for Congress, they may still have a chance at holding the majority. What has to happen next is something that hasn’t happened in the last eight years: true bipartisanship. If the Republican Party wants to survive this election and the ones to come, then they need to be far more willing to compromise. Considering Clinton is most likely going to become our president, a Republican majority in Congress needs to show the American people that they will no longer be an impassable blockade as they were during President Barack Obama’s presidency. It is time for actual compromise. It is time for the Republican Party to be the side of the political spectrum that favors the moderate political affiliation.

There are so many undecided voters who cannot choose because both candidates are so far left or so far right, and that is not what the people want. We want a middle ground. We want a choice, and choosing one side or the other is not always the right choice. The right choice for the American people has to be compromise, and the Republican Party should recognize and accept this truth.

This is the opinion of Joseph Bellavia, a sophomore screenwriting major from Monmouth Beach, New Jersey. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email mgaydos@theloyolan.

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When is it time to live like you’re dying? Clay By Clay Clay Sontag

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fter driving a motorcycle, petting a tiger, riding in a hot air balloon or completing any other rare-butriveting activity, we have heard someone use the saying, “Well, cross that off the bucket list!” at least once in our lifetimes. We have probably even exclaimed it ourselves at some point, declaring that we have just done something we have always wanted to do. Like a folktale that descends through generations of popular culture, the phrase has always been around — but that doesn’t mean everyone is okay with its popularity in the mainstream. According to the Slate article “When Did People Start Saying ‘Bucket List’?”, the term bucket list was first appropriated in our culture in the early 21st century as a list of final wishes to grant before a person “kicks the bucket,” a euphemism referring to one’s death. Through time, the term bucket list has become disconnected from its ties to death and is viewed in modern day as a to-do list of fun things to complete throughout one’s life. On the surface, one might not see anything wrong with the term, and neither do I. But because the term was initially associated with unhealthy individuals nearing death, many people are irritated by the widespread use of the term, including Kel Rossiter, who hastily denounces it in his article “The case against bucket lists,” published in the Seattle Times. “Many people are bending the linguistic origins of the term ‘bucket lists’ and applying it to a checklist of accomplishments that can be rattled off at a cocktail party,” Rossiter wrote. “But bucket lists are for the dying.” He continued to write later in the article, “...When we begin to view experiences — be it mountain climbing, sky diving or learning a language — as material objects to be placed in a bucket,

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Even though the concept was initially associated with death, bucket lists have become common for anyone trying to live life to the fullest. something of the experience itself dies.” Rossiter’s emphasis on the origins of the term is a fair perspective to consider. Maybe a society paraded with healthy individuals flailing their bucket lists around is completely insensitive to those actually on the brink of death, urgent to cross out their most adventurous desires before time runs out. That being said, I disagree that bucket lists should be reserved for the dying. Healthy individuals are equally deserving of living ambitious and fearless lives. Instead of viewing a bucket list as a reflection of what wasn’t done throughout one’s lifetime, modern day people are focused on getting the fun stuff done as they go. Rossiter compares a bucket list to a briefcase full of objects

that we can take out to impress others, but I cannot fathom that all people have this intention in mind as they drive a race car, hold a python or work to completely fill up their passports. I think we are all simply go-getters at heart, yearning for fulfilling lives while the days remain plentiful ahead of us. Take Laura Lawson, for example. In the CNN article “Embracing life with a bucket list,” Lawson said that after a rough childhood of bullying and social anxiety, her roommate suggested they go bungee jumping. Determined to turn her life around, she said “yes” — and that was the start of it all. Though she started with small things like dying her hair pink and learning how to cook, the list has since blossomed into an assortment of 350 items and she has already

crossed off a whopping 150 of them. Because of this change in lifestyle, Lawson found a purpose in her life again that has effectively overshadowed the dark days of her past. “Say yes to life more,” Lawson said. “Don’t wait until it’s too late to do everything you want to do. Take a chance and enjoy your life, as you only get one.” Lawson’s approach to bucket lists is exactly how I perceive the phenomenon: as a way to make one’s life more fulfilling and worthwhile. Rather than jading the entire concept of a bucket list because of its early association with death, we should embrace it as another way to integrate ambition into our lives — a motor underneath us, adding a sense of urgency to the lives we lead. There is nothing wrong with

making sure that we hit certain stops as we go, and bucket lists make that possible. In his article, Rossiter wrote, “Just as you can’t put water in a bucket and call it a river, you can’t put experiences in a bucket and call it life.” Rossiter is right: A bucket of water might not amount to a river in terms of size, but it’s not the length of a body of water that defines a river at all. Rivers are defined by water that runs. The beauty of bucket lists is that they help us run and not walk through this life, propelling us forward with vigor before dropping us off at the end into something bigger than we know. So, before that time comes, I say we start running. This is the opinion of Clay Sontag, a sophomore screenwriting major from Smithtown, New York. Tweet comments to @ LALoyolan, or email mgaydos@theloyolan.

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People should have the right to die A Sam Dunk Samantha Davis Asst. Opinion Editor @LALoyolan

eing a philosophy major, I have the opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines, the most well-known being ethics. My passion for ethics, coupled with my love for “Grey’s Anatomy”, has prompted my interest in bioethics. Bioethics is the application of ethics to medicine and biology. According

to the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, “Bioethics is a rather young academic interdisciplinary field that has emerged rapidly.” The notion of bioethics is commonly understood as a generic term for three main sub-disciplines: medical ethics, animal ethics, and environmental ethics.” Medical ethics deals with a variety of issues, such as abortion and posthumous organ donation. However, a topic that has recently been in the spotlight in the world of medical ethics is that of euthanasia,

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Terminally ill patients should be able to decide how to end their life.

or physician-assisted death. While many people are familiar with this topic, most of us had it brought to our attention by Brittany Maynard. Maynard, 29, had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and was given six months to live. Not wanting to live the rest of her life in pain, helpless as her faculties slipped away, she decided to move from California to Oregon to take advantage of its death with dignity laws. Most cases of physicianassisted death occur when the patient is quite old, so when the young woman decided to end her life, it prompted a national debate. Before Maynard’s passing in November 2014, she set up what is known as the Brittany Maynard fund, which campaigns for death with dignity laws to be legalized in states where it is currently illegal. More recently, the hospitilization of Archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu has brought to light this issue once more because of his urging of Christian leaders to support assisted dying in the past. In October 2015, Jerry Brown signed into law California’s own death with dignity law. The California End of Life Option Act, which went into effect on June 9, 2016, “will allow terminally ill patients to seek medical aid in ending their lives as long as they have been given six months or less

to live by two doctors, provided a written request and two oral requests at least 15 days apart and are deemed mentally capable of making decisions about their own health,” according to a Huffington Post article titled “Right To Die Becomes Law In California.” Perhaps the biggest argument in opposition to such laws is that medical practitioners could attempt to use them in a harmful way, or that it could be a slippery slope to legalized murder. However, these laws have stringent standards that must be followed. Standards such as a prognosis from two doctors and review of the patient’s mental capacity strive to protect patients against malpractice. As with anything, there may be problems with physician-assisted death. But do we want to strip people of their personal autonomy, their right to control their own life, on the chance that a few doctors may engage in malpractice? These legal standards strive to ensure that doctors do not take advantage of terminally ill patients, and that if they do, they will be held accountable in a court of law. Additionally, the slippery slope argument fails to focus on the actual issue of physician-assisted death and shifts the conversation to radical hypothetical situations; however, there is no proof that these situations will follow.

In a signing statement, Governor Brown said, “The crux of the matter is whether the State of California should continue to make it a crime for a dying person to end his life. [...] In the end, I was left to reflect on what I would want in the face of my own death. [...] I am certain, however, that it would be a comfort to be able to consider the options afforded by this bill. And I wouldn’t deny that right to others.” Governor Brown is clearly onto something. While many of us may be opposed to such a practice, or find that we individually would never engage in it, we should not think of ourselves so highly as to be able to dictate what others can do with their own lives and bodies. Perhaps the most commonly held American value is freedom. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly; the list goes on. The legality of physicianassisted death does not force anyone to choose it, but making it illegal does force a choice, or the inability to make one. Do we want to continue to engage in a free society, allowing people to determine the course of their life, or do we want to impose moral views onto others and take their options away from them? This is the opinion of Samantha Davis, a sophomore philosophy major from La Cañada Flintridge, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email mgaydos@theloyolan.

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College isn’t supposed to be a big party Godby With You Natalie Godby Life+Arts Intern @LALoyolan

lame it on Asher Roth’s 2009 hit “I Love College” or “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” but falling into a freshman fog is easy when your college experience might not match your cinematic dreams. We all chose LMU for similar reasons — the campus is breathtaking, the small size allows for a personalized experience and living in one of the world’s greatest cities gives aspiring students the tools to succeed. As the early weeks of freshman year come to a close, I look back and reflect on what my time here has consisted of — which to be honest, is not much. Many of my friends that attend giant state schools or universities built on their powerhouse football teams speak of their endless drinking marathons and lack of general health. While I listen to these incessant stories of college living, I sit in my clean and comfortable dorm room sipping Yogi bedtime tea and touching up my essay due ... next week. Oh yeah, and this is a Saturday night. But, I’m not missing much. On the nights that I have

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Students often express their dismay with LMU’s lack of a party scene, but fail to realize that LMU offers a lot more than the standard college party. decided to buckle up and try to socialize, I generally find myself loitering around the campus Pizza Hut around midnight, $10 deep in Uber fees and surrounded by yapping drunk freshmen. The blessing and the curse of our location is that with the serene location comes the surrounding neighborhoods that don’t exactly love house parties. Around 10 p.m., mobs of well-dressed freshmen shiver in front of the Sacred Heart Chapel, waiting for their rides. Give it an hour or two tops and they are right back on campus after the dreaded red and

blue flashing lights shut down their mixed drink ambitions. Talk to any upperclassmen and they will assure you that first semester at LMU can be slow. We are all still finding our niche, our place and our scene. Most of our college experience remains untouched — just know that with the future comes fun. College just might not be the time for that. While it is easy to lose hope in the prospective partying, take the first semester as an opportunity to kickstart your career and focus on things that are more important than

house parties. Los Angeles has so many things to do, seriously. Whether it’s beaches, outdoor markets, hikes or endless brunch spots, there is something to do every day if you look hard enough. There are so many different things to do near campus, so you can definitely keep yourself busy by spending time with your friends — all you need is a solid group, which will come with time. Every school is different, and I am done hearing people complain about the lack of social life on the weekends. All too often, I

find myself overhearing other freshmen complaining about the doldrum mood on Friday and Saturday nights, seemingly wishing they were at a different school. This needs to stop; every school has its own personality and LMU offers many things. Booze-fueled weekends just might not be at the top of the list.

This is the opinion of Natalie Godby, a freshman marketing major from Mercer Island, Washington. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to tmarom@theloyolan.com.

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No makeup, no problem : Seeing myself as I am Taykin’ It Easy

Taylor Gage

Asst. Life+Arts Editor

t was a quarter to 11 a.m. — I had class at 11:20 and I hadn’t showered yet. In fact, I was still convincing myself that going to class was worth the extraordinary trouble of getting out of bed, let alone the extra effort of showering. This is how I start most of my days, quietly waging a battle in my mind over the pros and cons of actually being presentable while my wake-up alarms blare. However, on this particular day when I finally roused myself, bleary eyed, and went to look at myself in the mirror, all I saw were the dark circles of yesterday’s makeup mixed with midterm regrets, and I absolutely hated what I saw. I pride myself on putting a decent face forward everyday. I’ve read a lot about the importance of personal branding and development over the past few years and have made it as my personal mission to at least attempt to pull off some semblance of put-togetherness and professionalism in my dayto-day life. I even introduced a few more collared shirts into my regular wardrobe in an effort to “dress for the job I want, not the job I have” and to “fake it until I make it,” or whatever it is that

Kevin Chan | Loyolan My decision not to wear makeup could have been a political statement. Instead, it was a coincidence that brought new self awareness.

makes people successful. But that day, all I saw when I looked in the mirror was a child. One who still couldn’t even be trusted to remove her own makeup before bed. On that day it ended up that I only had time to jump in the shower and vigorously scrub the makeup off my eyes and run to class before it started. Hence, day one of my eye makeup-free life began. I only kept it going to cleanse my face for a while at first. I noticed the first day that even though I hadn’t applied new eye makeup that morning, there was still some residue that smeared and created deep shadows under my eyes by the end of the day. The next day, the same thing happened but lighter, and so on and so forth until it was all gone. At that point when I looked in the mirror I still saw a baby — my naked lashes shocked me in the same way that a man’s face does just after shaving a semipermanent beard or ‘stache, and I would have been very happy to go back to my wingedliner-wearing days.

However, as it happens, this little cleanse coincided with one of the busiest weeks of my life, and going makeup-free became less about getting rid of leftover makeup smears and more about cutting out those few wasteful morning minutes. Somewhere in this time I came to a realization — you know what’s less professional than going makeup-free? Makeup smudge, makeup mistakes and being late because of makeup. If applying makeup meant that by the end of the day I was going to be a big blotchy mess of makeup, or that I would have to take up even more of my time to reapply it every few hours, then it was just something I couldn’t commit to — and had been falsely convincing myself was necessary. Yes, I love my eyeliner and I think it makes me look one step up from my boring usual self. However, if I am unable to take care of it and take the time to make it perfect, it can only contribute to the many things making my life a hassle and a mess.

When things go wrong, I often think, “This is why I can’t have nice things,” but usually in the context of broken phones and shoes that I’ve just dripped paint on. Now I also think that in terms of makeup. Every time I rub my tired eyes I realize that if I had been wearing eye makeup, I would have just inadvertently turned my look into that of a ‘90s emo kid. Now it’s been about two months and I’m still mostly eye makeup-free. I went to a concert recently and had the time to make up my face beforehand. But because I hadn’t been wearing much makeup lately, I didn’t need much to look different and a little fancier than usual. It looked good for the pictures since I was able to put the time in to make it nice, but by the end of the evening I still pretty much looked a mess. It didn’t change my resolve, and the next day I went back to wearing little-to-no makeup. I know a lot of people stop wearing makeup as a political statement or for an ethical movement, but for me, it was

convenient and less so about taking a stand — but it was still liberating. Had I given it more thought, perhaps I would have seen the beauty in the taboo, or taken joy in sticking it to the man, or the patriarchy or whatever, but I just didn’t give it a second thought. If anything, the most I did take away from it all was how foreign my face had felt when I first began to omit eye makeup for my daily routine, and how awesome it is that now I see myself as I truly am. I’m becoming familiar with my naked face again, and being comfortable with seeing just me, as I am, when I look in the mirror. One day, when I look in the mirror, I will see strong and capable and professional, but it will have nothing to do with the makeup on my face. For now, I’ll just work on being alright with what I see, winged eyeliner or not. This is the opinion of Taylor Gage, a sophomore studio arts major from Napa Valley, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to tmarom@theloyolan.com.

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The unspoken truth about coming to college Cory’s Content

Cory Hutchinson

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ollege is tricky — there’s no doubt about that. You start out alone and there are events all over campus trying to get you involved: clubs, Greek Life, sports, theatre, whatever you can possibly join. A common theme in college seems to be trying to find your place in it and hoping that you have it — whatever “it” may be — together when reality comes knocking at the door. Apart from the fastapproaching nature of our college careers and life itself, there’s an unspoken reason for being here. Obviously, most of us are here for an education, but some of us — maybe all of us — have another deeply personal reason for being here. It’s possible that we picked LMU for that reason, and it’s possible that we just closed our eyes and crossed our fingers, hoping for the best. To find out some of the reasons that have brought us here, I went to the students to delineate a possible connection or theme that might help me understand more about what college is all about. I asked the question: “Some of us are here to find our home, our career or the love of our life. What is your unspoken reason for coming to college?”

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Many of us come to LMU for different reasons, but we all come here due to the fact that we have a common goal in becoming who we want to be. and received some incredible insight and knowledge. Senior biology major Mitchell Braun shared, “I came to college to learn about myself and what I’m capable of in regards to my own thoughts and desires. I came to find some independence and practice working towards and achieving goals.” Looking for more answers, I talked to senior accounting major Kristie Hewko who stated, “I first came here for sports — that was my reason — then I quit.

Now, I’m here for my career and I feel like I’ve found a home in L.A. as a byproduct of that. And love ideally, but I haven’t found that yet. But, mostly sports and my future career.” Freshman psychology major Lena Conlon said, “I came here to get a different perspective on my life. I feel like before we get the opportunity to go to college, no matter how mature we are, we still are missing the part of ourselves that can be found when we are forced to be entirely

responsible for our own lives. I guess college was mainly about creating a chapter of my life that entirely belonged to me.” What I can deduce from all of these responses is that college is what you make of it. Whatever your reason is, it can change. What’s important is that your reason is your own, nobody else’s. Individual strengths and collaborative efforts create our education and shape us into the people we are meant to be. Reflecting on my own reason,

I understood that I came here to find out who I am and hope that someone will see me and recognize that I’m more than just another face in a crowd. My advice if you’re searching for your reason: Be the best you that you can be and the rest will fall into place. This is the opinion of Cory Hutchinson, a freshman sociology major from Palm Desert, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to tmarom@theloyolan. com.

A day of atonement for our Jewish students When in Marom Tor Marom

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t a Jesuit university, one might expect that Catholicism would be the only outspoken or widely accepted religion. However, one thing that we can pride ourselves on here at LMU is our religious diversity. One of these such faith groups on campus is LMU’s Jewish community, and this week they are participating in one of their most sacred rights. Yom Kippur is one of the Jewish High Holidays along with Rosh Hashana (which took place last week). Yom Kippur is often referred to as the Day of Atonement, in which members of the Jewish faith reflect on their past year and seek forgiveness for their wrongdoings. It is not as easy as simply feeling regret for doing something bad; as a group they must show it. The holiday consists of a 25 hour fast, in which all ablebodied men and women refrain from consuming food or drink (even water) starting from sundown on the eve of the holiday until after nightfall the following day. Along with the fast, a participating member is not to wear leather shoes, bathe/ wash, use cosmetics/deodorant or do any work at all. This is a holiday that requires specifically reflection and remorse, in order

to start the year off purified. This may seem like a harsh method of repentance that could harm those participating. However, there are strict rules in place to stop any potential injury. The fast is only required for those who are adults in the eyes of the religion. Men are not required to fast until the age of 13, once they have had their bar mitzvah. Women are not required until the age of 12 after their bat mitzvah. Any children below the age of nine are not allowed to fast, whether they want to or not. Children above the age of nine are permitted to fast if they so wish, but with extreme caution. Pregnant women are also excluded from the fast. In addition to those, old and ill people are not required to fast, and should only do so if they have consulted a physician. This is a very somber holiday, as thinking about one’s own wrongdoings can be difficult. Nobody enjoys thinking of the bad that they have put out into the world. However, forgiveness is not as easily attainable as simply feeling remorse and wishing for it to be made right. Yom Kippur is intended for seeking forgiveness for one’s wrongdoings against God, not against other people. To be forgiven by other people, a participating member of the faith is to confront the people they have harmed directly and seek forgiveness from them. Religion aside, I believe that this is a good practice for all people. You can’t expect forgiveness from other people by asking for it in your mind, you must go to the people you have

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Services will be held on Oct. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Chapel. harmed and make things right yourself. Action is what speaks when you want to prove that you have changed. Everybody makes mistakes, and harming someone else does not instantly make you a bad person. You are only a bad person if you do bad things and don’t seek to change and improve yourself. I find this holiday interesting specifically because of this call to action. If you do something wrong, you have a duty as a person to do it right yourself. In the education of the whole person, as stated in LMU’s mission, it is important to be aware of the experiences of those around you, even if they are not the same as your own. In addition to the Jewish High Holidays this month, Muharram — the Islamic new year — is also

celebrated in October. While the majority of LMU students may not participate in these holidays, we should all be aware of them, as they give insight into the lives of the students around us and strengthen the LMU community that we must continually strive to build. LMU Hillel will be holding the following services: Kol Nidre: Oct. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the

Cave (Sacred Heart Chapel) and Yom Kippur: Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel.

This is the opinion of Tor Marom, a senior English major from Calabasas, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to tmarom@theloyolan. com.

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Presidential election officially cancelled The U.S. government announced the cancellation Tuesday morning. Cara Olson Bluff Editor

The 2016 Presidential Election has officially been cancelled, according to a Public Service Announcement that was posted to the United States Government’s official website early yesterday morning. The cancellation will go into effect immediately. After the litany of scandalous news stories and events surrounding this year’s election and its candidates, a unanimous decision was made that “we should probably just skip this one,” the announcement stated, which is not credited to any specific person. Many different polls have shown increased negativity regarding the upcoming election. One poll from ThePollMaster. org shows 6 percent of people supporting Trump, 8 percent supporting Clinton and 86 percent choosing “Pass.” Government officials took these polls into consideration when making their decision, according to

The election’s sudden cancellation was met with a mix of surprise, confusion and relief from the voting population. the posted statement. “The comments and general vibe of all the voters has been pretty harsh, to be honest,” read the statement. “And we just wanna keep the peace over here. So we’re just gonna pretend the last, like, 16 months haven’t happened. Sound good?”

Public spaces that were set up to host voting booths have expressed discontent with the cancellation. The Kingston Town Hall in Kingston, Arkansas sent a tweet that read “thx a lot @USA and thx @BarackObama. suzie callahan spent $60 on american flag streamers to decorate the voting booths.

please refund.” The general public has expressed confusion. One woman posted a tweet that read “@ USA Will I still have Nov. 8 off from work?” Another tweet asked, “So are we just gonna not have a president for the next four years?” The statement on usa.gov was

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updated this afternoon. “Dear U.S. Citizens: Please do not be alarmed or confused about the fate of our government after the end of President Obama’s term. We have the whole thing figured out, we’ll just let you guys know whenever we can. Don’t worry about it.”

Student petitions against dog park in Playa Vista The newly opened park caused too much distraction to studying students. Sami Leung

Asst. News Editor The high-tech William H. Hannon Library is situated on the edge of the Bluff to provide stressed students with a view, reminding them that not all is bad in the world. However, there is one attraction below the Bluff that has upset some people. Freshman dance major Molly Wolfe started a petition to move the Playa Vista Dog Park from its current location. The reason? “I was trying to do my homework, and I literally could not fo-

cus because of all the dogs running around and playing,” Wolfe said. “I went to my usual spot on the first floor, and I guess it was the prime time for the owners of all those wonderful dogs to play in that park and taunt us with their freedom.” Wolfe has previously tried to blame late homework on said dog park, but her professors allegedly told her to stop using high-schoollevel excuses and to focus on her work. When confronted with the suggestion of moving to a different area of the library, Wolfe was dogged in her determination to remain on the first floor. “I can’t just move,” Wolfe said. “This is where I sat last week to write my essay that ended up getting an A. It’s my zone.” Other students are beginning to jump on board with Wolfe’s campaign.

“I mean, I kind of understand,” junior economics major Max Shephard said. “Those dogs literally eat up my homework time.” The dog park is visible from many popular studying areas of the library. Students who watch the dog park for stress-releasing entertainment are shocked at Wolfe’s campaign. “Watching those dogs play while I’m working on homework is honestly the highlight of my life,” sophomore math major Bailey Yorkshire said. “I don’t know what I’d do without them. [Wolfe] can’t take them away.” Yorkshire proceeded to video chat with her own dog at home to calm herself. At this time, it’s unclear whether Wolfe’s campaign is going to retrieve any other followers. Only time will tell.

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Adorable puppies at a new dog park have been wreaking havoc on students’ attention spans, leading to a petition from one freshman.

The Bluff is a humorous and satirical section published in the Loyolan. All quotes attributed to real figures are completely fabricated; persons otherwise mentioned are completely fictional.

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Five winners and losers from the NBA offseason Magic Mike

he National Basketball Association (NBA) season is just around the corner, and there will be a lot of familiar faces in new places. Thanks to a huge increase in the salary cap, many teams made major moves this summer during the NBA Draft and free agency. Some organizations added key players that may put them into playoff contention, whereas other organizations were quiet, let key players go or made some questionable signings. Here are my winners and losers from the NBA offseason:

to regain their prominence in the Western Conference with a young core featuring back-toback second overall draft picks D’Angelo Russell and Brandon Ingram. However, they have had a void at center and look to Mozgov to fill that void. Mozgov comes with a hefty price tag, as the Lakers signed him to a 4-year, $64 million deal even though he rode the bench for a majority of the 2015-2016 season with the Cavaliers. As a Lakers fan myself, I would love to see Mozgov break out in his new starting role, but I do not have much faith in him as he has averaged only 6.9 points, 5 rebounds and 0.9 blocks during his six years in the league. Let’s see if Mozgov can prove he’s worth the $16 million per year for the rebuilding Lakers.

Winner: Kevin Durant signs with the Golden State Warriors

Winner: New York Knicks revival?

Well, the Golden State Warriors just got even scarier. After breaking the NBA record for most wins in a season with a 73-9 record, the Warriors went all in for superstar small forward Kevin Durant. The Warriors lost a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers and felt they needed just one more addition to beat the healthy Cavaliers. In order to clear up enough cap space for the seventime All-Star, they had to unload small forward Harrison Barnes and center Andrew Bogut, along with a few other players. Although the Warriors seem perfect on paper, there is risk and reward to this move; it seems a little bold to mess with the chemistry of the greatest regular season team of all time. However, the Warriors’ front office hopes the intimidating combination of Durant with reigning two-time MVP Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will lead the team back to its third consecutive Finals appearance (and hopefully get a championship ring too).

This one could go either way depending on how you look at it, but I have some optimism for the Knicks this upcoming season. If point guard Derrick Rose can stay healthy — which is a big if — and look like his former MVP self, the Knicks could very well be a playoff team. Knicks General Manager Phil Jackson also brought Rose’s Chicago teammate Joakim Noah to join second-year phenom Kristaps Porzingis in the frontcourt. If small forward Carmelo Anthony can perform like he did during the Olympics with the help of his new teammates, the Knicks may be able to sneak into the playoffs for the first time since 2013.

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Asst. Sports Editor @LoyolanSports

Loser: Clippers bring back same squad The Los Angeles Clippers made a lot of signings this offseason — a lot of re-signings, that is. Although the team has a great core with Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, they have not had much success in the playoffs and need some key players to truly threaten the Warriors’ throne. Jamal Crawford, Austin Rivers, Luc Mbah a Moute and Wesley Johnson all re-signed with the Clippers, and Marreese Speights, Brandon Bass and Raymond Felton are the new guys in town. The team also tried going after Durant, which would have made them instant favorites to win the Finals, but the Warriors’ pitch won him over. It seems highly unlikely that the three new additions will push the Clippers over the top, especially with an older Paul and an injury-prone Griffin. Loser: Lakers sign center Timofey Mozgov to a huge deal Because NBA teams now have a massive salary cap to play with, many teams signed average and above average players to very generous deals, and the Los Angeles Lakers were one of them. The Lakers are trying

Loser: Oklahoma City Thunder loses Durant to conference foe Oklahoma City (OKC) used to have an electric combination with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, but now they only have an electric Westbrook. Because Durant is portrayed as the ‘good guy’ of the NBA, many thought he would stay loyal to OKC and return for at least one more year, especially since they were so close to taking down the Warriors in the Conference Finals. However, Durant chose to part ways with the Thunder and left Westbrook on his own. The Thunder were relatively silent this offseason other than a draft day trade and Westbrook’s extension. The trade gave away power forward Serge Ibaka to the Orlando Magic in exchange for shooting guard Victor Oladipo, power forward Ersan Ilyasova and the draft rights to Domantas Sabonis (a former Gonzaga basketball player). The front office was also able to convince Westbrook to stay at least two more years, which many doubted since Durant left and Westbrook was left in Oklahoma of all places. Although this year does not look so bright for the Thunder, Westbrook’s loyalty along with some new pieces may offer OKC a glimmer of hope for the future. Winner: Portland blazes a trail to the Conference Finals The ballers in Oregon had very low expectations last season after losing All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge to the San Antonio Spurs in free agency, but the Blazers had a chip on

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Kevin Durant (pictured above), along with many other NBA players, will be playing on new teams this 2016-2017 NBA season. Some teams picked up key players, while others lost key players or made questionable deals. their shoulder and were able to crash the playoff party. Standout point guard Damian Lillard and rising star C.J. McCollum created a dynamic duo last season, propelling the Blazers past an injured Clippers team in the first round of playoffs, but ultimately falling to the Warriors in the second round. During the

summer, Portland’s front office was able to retain McCollum along with guard Allen Crabbe while picking up center Festus Ezeli and guard Evan Turner in free agency. The Blazers may not be seriously considered as contenders to win the Western Conference, but a new presence in the middle, along with a young

and promising Turner, might give the Blazers the edge they need to compete with Golden State. This is the opinion of Michael Mariscal, a junior marketing major from Arcadia, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email rhartnett@ theloyolan.com.

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Men’s soccer struggles with fitness this season Matty Light Matthew Rodriguez

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fter defeating No. 17 University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) on Sept. 21, the LMU men’s soccer team has lost its last two out of three games. The Lion’s most recent loss to the University of San Diego (USD) displayed their weaknesses in closing games. The Lions were handed their first loss in conference play against the Toreros of USD on Sunday, Oct. 9. Although it was a close game, the Lions gave up a 1-0 lead, allowing USD to score two consecutive goals towards the end of the game. LMU lost to the Toreros 2-1. After the game, Head Coach Paul Krumpe remarked at his team’s fitness, saying, “The one thing that I’ve been disappointed with this year is that I don’t think we are as fit as we need to be.” He went on to say that because the level of fitness is subpar, he has been “forced to make a lot more substitutions than [he would] prefer.” The Lions have been dealing with numerous injuries throughout this whole season, causing the fitness level of the team to decline. This problem was seen in the game against USD as the Lions were unable to maintain their lead. The

Lions were on par with USD in the second half with equal shots on goal (4-4), but in the second half, they began to fall behind and gave up nine shots on goal while only putting away six of their own. The team’s issues with fitness began to become apparent, with junior forward Grant Sampson saying, “We had defensive and offensive lapses and we need figure how to close games out.” Sampson scored the Lions’ one and only goal of the game. The team has had trouble closing games and it has become a recurring issue. Throughout their season so far, the Lions have been outscored in the second half by their opponents 8-11, while leading their opponents in the first half 5-3. Along with being outscored in the second half, the Lions have been giving their opponents too many opportunities to score, allowing 98 shots to the Lions’ 82 and allowing their opposition 38 corner kicks to their 28. These statistics show how the Lions’ subpar physical fitness has allowed their opponents to gain the upper hand in the second half. Against the University of New Mexico (UNM), the Lions gave up three goals in the second half, losing with the final score of 3-0. This game shared similarities with the USD game in terms of LMU having a close first half but a faltering in offense and defense in the second half, with players failing to convert on their shots while also

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Men’s soccer started off their West Coast Conference season with a loss against the University of San Diego. The team stuggled to maintain the intensity throughout the game, which resulted in two late goals against the Lions. allowing UNM to score. In the second half, UNM had 11 shots on goal to LMU’s seven and seven corner kicks to LMU’s three. At the time, UNM had a better record (7-3) than the Lions (6-5). It was a similar story in the California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) game. The Lions again gave up their 1-0 lead, allowing CSUB to score two goals in the second half, losing 2-1. The

main difference between this game and the previous two games is that LMU outshot CSUB 23-11. This failure to convert these opportunities is another contributing factor to their past losses. The Lions still have six games left in the season, and anything can happen during those games. If the Lions play at the same level that they played against No.17 UCSB, they have the chance of sweeping

the remaining games of their regular season. The Lions just need to improve their fitness and everything will fall into place; their defense will tighten and their offense will click the same way they did against UCSB. This is the opinion of Matthew Rodriguez, a sophomore political science major from Milpitas, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email rhartnett@ theloyolan.com.

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The Paul A. Grosch Lecture Series presents

BIG DATA

The Convergence of Accounting and Analytics Wednesday, October 19 | 7:15 p.m. | Hilton 100 Big Data is putting accountants squarely into the conversation with marketing folks, supply chain managers and C-level executives, but there is a disconnect between the two. Once Big Data permeates through all business verticals, then predictions, trends and marketing plans will shift to the financial divisions of companies. Accounting and finance graduates with data analytics expertise are in high demand but generally lack these skills. Big Data is here to stay and will create jobs and place more power in the hands of the financial community.

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Can volleyball repeat last year’s success? The Ev Zone

Evan Biancardi Sports Intern

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omen’s volleyball recorded its third loss of conference play on Saturday, as the team fell to Gonzaga University in five sets. It was the Lions’ third five-set match that they’ve played so far this year, and in each of those three matches, the Lions were defeated. The Lions lost to University of San Diego (USD) in five sets earlier this month, but USD entered the match as the No. 6 team in the nation. The other five-set loss for the Lions came on the road against University of the Pacific. However, the Lions have always struggled against Pacific, as they entered the match with a record of 2-7 against the Tigers, including 1-5 when away from Gersten Pavilion. The Lions’ three wins, on the other hand, came with ease. Kicking off West Coast Conference (WCC) play at Pepperdine University, the Lions were able to sweep their rivals, giving them their sixth consecutive sweep victory. After losing to USD at home shortly after, the Lions were able to defeat Saint Mary’s College in four sets, followed by yet another sweep against the University of Portland just a week later. The Lions will kick off their four-game road trip on Thursday against Santa Clara University, followed by a match against No. 5 San Diego on Oct. 20 and a match against No. 13 Brigham Young University (BYU) on Oct. 22. While the Lions will be taking on USD for the second time this season, next Saturday’s match will be the first meeting between LMU and BYU this season. Historically, the Lions have struggled against the Cougars. With the Lions already 3-3 on the young season, is it possible to see them return to the Sweet Sixteen? Before we delve deeper

LIONBITES VOLLEYBALL The Lions entered Thursday’s match against the University of Portland with a 2-2 record and their playoff hopes in jeopardy. A strong offensive attack and few errors allowed the Lions to walk away victorious, sweeping the Pilots at Gersten Pavilion. On Saturday, the Lions looked to complete their home stand with a victory over Gonzaga University. Their strong offensive attack was present in this match yet again, but a plethora of errors resulted in a five-set loss for the Lions. The Lions’ four-game road trip will kick off on Thursday against Santa Clara University. MEN’S WATER POLO Coming off back-to-back victories, the Lions hosted No. 19 Air Force Academy on Friday, hoping to improve their conference record. The Lions went on to defeat the Falcons 13-9 before traveling east to play in the Gary Troyer Memorial Tournament. In the first of two games on Saturday, the Lions were able to outplay the University of La Verne, defeating the Leopards 19-8. The Lions’ winning streak was snapped though, as they later fell to No. 19 PomonaPitzer in a close 11-10 loss. The Lions will host Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Friday afternoon.

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into that, let’s take a look at what the Lions did a year ago. After beginning WCC play with a 1-3 record, the Lions went on a tear, winning their next five games and giving them a record of 6-3. The Lions were then swept by San Diego at home but followed that up with another five-game winning streak, closing out the year winning 13 of their final 15 regular season games. The Lions entered the 2015 NCAA Division I Championship tournament with a 13-5 record. They continued their success into the playoffs, defeating No. 13 Colorado State University in four sets, followed by a sweep victory over No. 6 Stanford. Now in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament, the Lions squared off against No. 9 Kansas, and after four sets, the Lion’s historic season came to a close. The 2015 season marked just the second time in school history that they had made it to the Sweet Sixteen round, matching their furthest tournament run since 1996. After evaluating last year’s team, I’d say it’s definitely possible to see the Lions return to the NCAA Division I Championship. In fact, based on last year’s record up to this point, the Lions are right where they need to be. I’m sure they would love to have a winning record at this point, but considering their only three losses came against tough teams, and all of which in five competitive sets, the Lions have much to be proud of so far. While the Lions haven’t been an AVCA Top-25 team since early September, statistically, they’re one of the top teams in the nation. The Lions entered Saturday’s game against Gonzaga University ranking third in the nation in assists per set and fifth in kills per set. The Lions have been on attack all season long, and much of that is due in large part to 240 kills by captain and junior outside hitter/setter Sarah Sponcil and 180 kills by freshman outside hitter Savannah Slattery. The Lions have been able to outmatch their opponents offensively,

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After a shaky start to West Coast Conference play, the Lions looks to get hot on their upcoming road trip in hopes of returning to the NCAA Division I tournament later this year. recording 250 more kills and 232 more “We have to get a little more consistent.” assists than their opponents. That pretty much sums it up. While the Lions have proven to be a The Lions have been able to compete top offensive team, they’ve struggled with some of the top teams in the nation, to produce the same results on the and in the few games that they’ve lost defensive end. In their six games so far so far this year, they fell just short in this season, the Lions have recorded a the final set. This upcoming road trip is combined total of 375 errors, 98 more make-or-break for the Lions, but if they than their opponents. They’ve also been can maintain their attack on offense and out-blocked through six games, recording brush up a bit defensively, I don’t see any just 1.53 blocks per set, as opposed to 2.62 reason why the Lions can’t advance to blocks per set by their opponents. While the NCAA Division I Championship and this isn’t exactly disastrous, it’s likely the match last year’s success. reason why the Lions aren’t considered an This is the opinion of Evan Biancardi, a sophomore AVCA Top-25 team. communication studies from Merrick, New York. Tweet When asked about his team’s defensive comments to @LoyolanSports, or email rhartnett@ struggles, Head Coach Tom Black said, theloyolan.com.

LMUTA: Prichard serves it up The Hart Beat

Ryan Hartnett Sports Editor @rpchreport

his week’s top athlete list features some unexpected faces from some out-of-season sports. Our top athlete is a stellar freshman who has been making a name for herself on the volleyball court. 5. Junior goalkeeper Dominick Beaudine, men’s water polo Beaudine had an outstanding performance to start off the weekend for men’s water polo in a conference matchup. He made 14 saves against No.19 Air Force Academy in the 13-9 win at home for the Lions. He recorded another 11 saves the following day when the Lions faced off against the University of La Verne. 4. Freshman utility Alex Athimaritis, men’s water polo In the same tournament against La Verne and Pomona-Pitzer College, the freshman from Greece scored five goals in addition to racking up two assists and three steals in the first game of the day. He scored another two goals later that day. It seems Athimaritis is starting to find his place on the team as he plays more games. 3. Senior Jessica Perez, women’s tennis Perez didn’t make her way onto the list last week despite winning the San Diego State University’s Fall Classic I tournament, but we made sure not to forget about her

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Freshman setter Jessie Prichard (20) is making her mark at LMU with back-to-back strong performances last week. She racked up 92 assists over two games. performance this past weekend at Long Beach State University’s tournament. Perez won three matches in a row and made her way to the final match of Flight A, where she ultimately lost. She won all three games leading up to the final in two sets, sweeping her opponents. 2. Senior Hannah Calton, women’s swimming A familiar face from the spring is making the list of top athletes during the fall season. Calton had a stellar performance at the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference in La Mirada, California over the weekend. She placed second overall in all of her five

events. We hope to see more from Calton this spring when swim gets back into full action. 1. Freshman setter Jessie Prichard, women’s volleyball Last time Prichard was on this list she was sitting at number five. Now she’s on top after two amazing performances last week. She recorded 92 assists collectively in two games. The last time she was on LMUTA, she had 26 assists in one game. Her performance from last week was impressive to say the least. This is the opinion of Ryan Hartnett, a sophomore recording arts major from Fullerton, California . Tweet comments to @rpchreport, or email rhartnett@ theloyolan.com.