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Left, a man pushes a cart full of belongings in Skid Row, a neighborhood in Downtown Los Angeles occupied by several thousand people who are homeless. Right, a woman examines a piece of cloth in an encampment outside of Skid Row’s Hope Row Resource Center.

In America’s homelessness capital, LMU seeks to understand a range of experiences From a homeless veteran on campus to students giving out meals in Santa Monica, LMU comes face to face with homelessness. Michael Busse Executive Editor @mrbusse

Evan Jost spent last semester the same way as many LMU students — going to class, working out at the gym and living on campus. But Jost, now a senior psychology and communication studies double major, was homeless. “When you say homeless, people only think of … the scraggly, dirty, messy guys, the guy who smells terrible,” said Jost, whose appearance would not indicate that he slept in his truck for nearly a year, including a semester in P3 beneath University Hall. Jost’s homelessness began after two combat deployments to Iraq with the Marine Corps. Upon his return stateside, he wanted to attend LMU but ended up enrolling at a community college in Orange County and working multiple jobs at a time. When he could not afford housing near work, he decided to cut his losses and sleep in the office’s parking lot. Once Jost moved to LMU last January, his tuition was covered by the G.I. Bill. However, the small stipend he received alongside his tuition allowance wasn’t enough to live off of, so he continued to sleep in his car. As a homeless veteran attending LMU, the reactions Jost received were not always positive. “There were a few people who stopped talking to me because they just couldn’t deal with it. They couldn’t process it,” he said. “And I don’t blame them. It’s a heavy load.” “I would say it as casually as possible, just to see their reactions, just to watch them freak out,” Jost said about telling people about his living situation. “The most severe reaction was with a girl I’d known for several years. We had a date planned, but when she found out I was homeless she was suddenly too sick to get out of bed. The next day she checked in on Facebook running the Long Beach Marathon.” Jost is just one of the many

faces of Los Angeles’ homelessness. From Venice Beach and Downtown L.A. to right out the back gates at LMU, tens of thousands of people without homes take showers on the beach, sleep in makeshift encampments under overpasses and stand by the roadside asking for help. Los Angeles has one of the largest homeless populations in the United States. According to the 2015 Homeless Count by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the region has over 41,000 people without homes, including around 4,000 veterans like Jost. In recent months, local politicians have stepped up their efforts to address the issue. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Los Angeles City Council declared a state of emergency on homelessness. Council members have pledged to put aside $100 million in order to reduce homelessness. Mayor Eric Garcetti has called for an additional $100 million annually for permanent housing. Los Angeles County also revised their budget to set aside an additional $50 million to combat homelessness. A detailed homeless initiative report is expected in February 2016, according to L.A. County website. However, the city of Los Angeles already spends $100 million on homelessness, the vast majority of which goes to arrests and patrols, according to an April 2015 report issued by city administrative officer Miguel Santana. That money is spent by 15 different departments in largely uncoordinated efforts. The city council also passed ordinances earlier this summer easing the confiscation of bulky items such as carts and tents within parks and public areas. The L.A. Times reported, “With only 24 hours’ notice, the city could issue a misdemeanor citation for being on public land and seize the offender’s property. If unclaimed after 90 days in storage, it could be destroyed.” Garcetti, responding to public backlash against the ordinances, told the L.A. Times he “would not enforce them until the council added safeguards against the confiscation of important personal items such as prescription medications and identification cards.” Councilman Mike Bonin, whose district includes LMU, has suggested more progressive methods

30% of homeless people in LA are sheltered

Today, a homeless person is twice as likely to be unsheltered than in 2013

70% of homeless people in LA are unsheltered

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to get homeless people off of the streets. Nearly 2,400 people are living without a home in the 11th district and only 388 of whom are sheltered, according to the LAHSA. This represents a dramatic increase of around 1,000 over the last two years. The best way to help the homeless, says Bonin on his website, is through creating affordable housing, expediting construction on more shelters and leveraging multi-agency collaborations. “We must do everything we can to end homelessness throughout Los Angeles by providing those who need it and want it with housing and appropriate services,” Bonin said on the 11th District website. “That is going to take collaborative effort, innovative approaches, A LOT more affordable housing, and implementation of our countywide ‘Housing First’ strategy.” The front lines of homelessness services are often in the area of providing meals, according to Samii Hartman, LMU’s campus minister for service and spirituality. Hartman supervises LMU’s Feed the Hungry program, through which students have been giving out sandwiches weekly for 13 years. Feed the Hungry partners with Ocean Park Community Center, a homeless access and social services center in Santa Monica right by the Third Street Promenade. Each Tuesday, students make sandwiches at 11:30 a.m., then drive to Santa Monica to hand

them out. “When you think of Santa Monica, you think of beaches, and fun; you don’t really ever focus on the issue that there are tons of people who are in need of services,” said Hartman. Hartman acknowledged that there is an abundance of food sources for the homeless population in the area. “You could definitely get more than three meals a day if you are homeless and you know where to go,” Hartman said. However, food is typically used by service agencies and nonprofits as a gateway to more long-term services, such as case management or rehabilitation. “If you are going to be going into the food realm, make sure you’re partnering with an organization,” noted Hartman, an LMU graduate who previously worked as a case manager at a homeless women’s shelter in Raleigh, North Carolina, with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. “If you are going and handing out food, you are taking away that chance for that person to get the food from a social provider and getting the other help they could need.” People who are homeless have to worry about many resources, in addition to food, in their dayto-day lives. Agencies like the Ocean Park Community Center in Santa Monica and L.A.’s Midnight Mission offer services for mental illness, job training and housing support for veterans. Jost believes a housing program for veterans here at LMU would benefit much

of the community. “Forty-five weeks after moving into the back of my pick-up truck, I moved into Leavey 6 for the summer semester,” said Jost. Now he is working with various offices on campus to develop a program for veterans that would include scholarships for housing. “I don’t want a dorm room for me. I want to fix the policy … all I wanted was priority status for veterans when it comes to housing. “ Although Jost is now in housing, the transition was not necessarily easy. He says that every now and then, he even misses living in the back of his truck. “My first night in the dorm rooms, I couldn’t sleep all night because there was too much space. It was awkward,” Jost said. “I could go anywhere and do anything I wanted. If I wanted to wake up on a mountaintop I could. If I wanted to wake up on the beach I could.” Despite his struggles, Jost realizes that sharing his experience with the LMU community will spread awareness about homeless veterans. “I like that because it challenges them to think about it. I want to make them uncomfortable, to make them face an ugly topic that nobody wants to pay attention to,” Jost said. “That’s why I stayed homeless as long as possible — because I realized that I had an opportunity.”

Additional reporting by Managing Editor Sarah Litz.

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Left, a man pushes a cart down a Skid Row sidewalk. Right, a woman stands next to some of her belongings in Downtown Los Angeles.

If only their hearts wandered where their eyes did: A day among the homeless in L.A. Britt Wit Elliot Britt

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ccording to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, there are approximately 45,000 homeless men, women and children in Los Angeles County alone. At the same time, homelessness is often an issue that doesn’t affect our lives; most of us are fortunate enough to not know what it feels like to be without a home. The issue recently made headlines in L.A. County when Mayor Garcetti, along with city council members, declared a homelessness state of emergency on Sept. 22. In order to better understand the current situation revolving around the homeless population, I decided to get on the streets myself. sophomore with Along economics major Cameron De Boer, I sat on the sidewalk at Third Street Promenade for an hour to see if I could discover a new perspective on homelessness in Los Angeles. Our experiences obviously can never replicate what it’s truly like to be without a home. Sitting on the streets for an hour will never give me a full understanding as to what the homeless endure daily. But I wanted to witness firsthand how strangers treat the homeless. Before we even made it to the promenade, I found myself already making observations. Walking out of my dorm building, I passed by a good friend, who greeted me with a concerned look and raised eyebrows. I decided not to shower the day of the experiment — my hair was unkempt and my clothes were covered in dirt and featured a number of sizable holes. She didn’t even recognize me. “I was really confused at first when I saw Elliot pass by in a ripped shirt holding a sign,” said sophomore communication studies major Aisha Dautova. Once we arrived at the promenade, Cameron and I searched for a place on the sidewalk to call “home” for the afternoon. While searching, we passed by a number of dogs and their owners. Generally, I’m the type of person who will ask random strangers if I can pet their dogs. However, this time, I didn’t feel as if I could do that. I was worried that I would

make people feel uncomfortable — this was the first thing I noticed while walking along the popular tourist trap and shopping area in Santa Monica. After a few minutes, we found a spot on the sidewalk beside Brookstone. We put down a towel and set up a cardboard sign that featured a quote from Mother Teresa; the sign read, “We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love.” Within two minutes of being on the streets, I received my first glare from a concerned mother. Then some shoppers stopped to read our sign, but nobody initiated a conversation with us and nobody offered us money. People would constantly glance over at us, as Cameron was playing the guitar. I noticed people walk by and stare behind the comfort of their dark sunglasses, and I couldn’t help but think: If only their hearts wandered where their eyes did. I felt like I was being scanned, examined and disapproved of by everyone that walked past us. Whenever Cameron or I would make eye contact with someone, they would jolt their heads away in the opposite direction as if they were worried they would “catch homelessness.” I had never felt shunned like that before. A fellow student from one of my classes walked past us on the promenade. We made eye contact, but he kept walking. A young girl passed by. She smiled at us, but I wasn’t sure if it was out of compassion or fear. I questioned the thoughts and judgments of everyone that walked past us. After sitting on the sidewalk for half an hour, a homeless woman approached us. “You’re going to get arrested for what you’re doing,” she said. She told us that the police in the area were going to sneak up behind us and cuff us for sitting on the ground. Apparently, the homeless in the area can only be on the benches if they’re going to sit. We thanked her for informing us, and she mentioned something about wanting to look out for the rest of the homeless population. A few minutes later, I glanced over at the homeless woman who had approached Cameron and me. She was holding a sign that read: “Please help, two children with leukemia.” A group of women passed by her and one of them happened to drop her scarf. The homeless woman grabbed the scarf and ran after the woman who had dropped it. The

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Top, a man sits on his walker on a sidewalk near Downtown’s Skid Row. Above, sophomore economics major Cameron De Boer and Asst. Life+Arts Editor Elliot Britt spent an afternoon on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade. woman thanked her and handed her some cash in exchange, yet she hadn’t felt inclined to help the homeless woman until after she had returned the scarf. Before we left, I got the chance to speak with a parking garage attendant who works for the city of Santa Monica; he spoke to me on the condition of anonymity. “Aggressive panhandling is the biggest concern [with the homeless community],” he said. He also mentioned that police have an issue with the homeless

panhandling outside of stores with ATMs; however, he made a point to mention that panhandling is allowed in most areas on the promenade. My time on the promenade was eye-opening, to say the least. We were sitting on the street for a mere hour, and after that short time, my feet had fallen asleep and I was beginning to get a sunburn. Not one person stopped to talk to us or offer us help of any form of help. “The entire experience made me think about what’s really important in life and that just because someone

is less fortunate doesn’t mean we should treat them any different,” Cameron told me. So the next time you come across someone who is homeless, whether it’s Homelessness Understanding Week or not, I encourage you to take some time to say hello — just like you would with a friend you see on campus. This is the opinion of Elliot Britt, a sophomore finance major from Maple Grove, Minnesota. Tweet comments to @ LALoyolan or email kmangan@theloyolan. com.

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5 videos to watch Students experience Skid Row on homelessness Amanda Lopez News Editor @LALoyolan

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hen you’re walking down the street, homelessness can seem like a foreign issue — one that is completely separate from your own life. However, homelessness is a societal problem, one that everyone must understand in order to recognize the root issues and begin making changes for good. One of the best ways to accomplish that is through video; videos humanize those who have experienced homelessness. I hope these videos challenge you to reconsider the faces of homelessness and maybe even recognize a little of yourself in these faces. 4. “A homeless shelter shakes up the neighborhood” In this video, the Canadian organization Raising the Roof stages a fake construction site in a central city location. What ensues is something the homeless face every day: anger, rejection and misunderstanding. This depicts the all-too-similar aggression towards those who have nowhere else to go. 3. “Cardboard Stories | Homeless in Orlando” In most instances, homelessness

isn’t born out of laziness or addiction, but rather falling on hard times. Rethink Homelessness, a homeless organization in Central Florida, created this video to show the true stories behind those who become homeless. 2. “Homeless Myth | ‘They Need To Just Get a Job’” Another prevalent myth about homelessness is that those who become homeless refuse to get jobs because they’re too lazy to rise above their situation. However, this video by Rethink Homelessness shows the true struggles that those who become homeless face. It’s not easy to get a job when you can’t prepare for an interview and have no permanent address, and this video shows what happens in the process. 1. “Young, LGBT, Homeless in NYC | Originals | msnbc” One of the demographics that is most dehumanized by homelessness is the LGBT youth population. LGBT youths often end up on the street due to prejudice by their own families, and it doesn’t get any easier once they’re on the streets. The video mentions the chilling fact that “LGBT young adults highly rejected by their families are three more times more likely to use illegal drugs and to be at high-risk for HIV.” This is the opinion of Kelsey Mangan, a senior English major from San Jose, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email jjones@theloyolan.com.

Several LMU students have had the opportunity to experience homelessness first-hand. Some students have engaged in immersion trips, while others have taken classes or conducted reserach. Senior Psychology major Brian Infante, VP of Service and Social Justice for Magis service organization, had the opportunity to serve as a student leader on a service retreat at Skid Row this past weekend. Beyond giving them the chance to work with nonprofit organizations and provide food for those in need, this immersion trip gave a group of 22 students greater insight into what every day homelessness meant. “Our hope as a leadership team is that students get the opportunity to put a face to the statistics,” Infante said. “We all know how prevalent homelessness is in L.A., but no statistic can compare with simple human interactions or the realization that we are all of the human family no matter how diverse we are.” Last semester, junior health and human sciences majors Makda Medhanie and Marina Marmolejo took Health and Wellbeing in Homeless Communities. As part of the course, they spent four days and three nights immersing themselves

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Students aim to help the homeless through different projects on campus. in the homeless experience. In was to discover trends in the order to learn about the full ef- physical health of this populafects of living on Skid Row, they tion, we wanted a holistic underdecided to go without any food, standing of the various aspects water or shelter. As a result of the of their experience. Our ultimate knowledge they gained from the goal is to use our research findclass and the trip, they decided to ings to develop a physical therapy team up to conduct research ana- guide that focuses on hamstring lyzing whether homelessness has stretches that can be accessible an effect on hamstring flexibility at homeless shelters, transitional for LMU’s Summer Undergradu- facilities and through communiate Research Program (SURP). ty outreach,” Medhanie said. Marmolejo explained that they “This interdisciplinary reweighed participants’ belong- search experience was an exings, followed by a sit and reach tremely impactful experience test to determine whether the where we were able to examine weight load carried had any ef- a specific aspect of the physical fects on muscular flexibility. health limitation that homeless “Before asking them to par- individuals face all while havticipate in our data collection, we ing meaningful interactions,” she wanted to ensure that we were continued. “I learned that the building meaningful connec- social justice issue of homelesstions and relationships. We re- ness is way more complex than I ally wanted to know more about ever imagined, and that there are their daily struggles, challenges so many intersections within the and their stories. So although the issue,” Medhanie said. main objective of our research

Is L.A. simply cleaning up for Olympic glory? Sully Speaks Jack Sullivan Sports Editor

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os Angeles declaring a state of emergency regarding the homelessness crisis is both a positive and negative thing. It is an issue that should have been addressed a long time ago and it is wonderful that the city is finally trying to do something about it. The only problem is, why now? Los Angeles has been a mecca of sorts for homeless Americans for quite some time. So much so, that “South Park” parodied the rise of people on the streets of L.A. in their episode “Night of the Living Homeless” in 2007. Though this could just simply be a case of better-latethan-never, it is worth wondering why the city of Los Angeles is just now seriously addressing the housing problem it faces. Los Angeles announced its bid to be the host city for the 2024 Summer Olympics in September. The city last hosted the Olympics in 1984 and is looking to earn the chance to host the event 40 years later. The prospect of the bid has much of the city buzzing with anticipation and excitement. However, this bid may have been what pushed Los Angeles to begin to solve the housing crisis. When the Summer Olympics were in Beijing, China, the Chinese government took major steps to try to improve the town. They shut down factories, forced residents to take public transportation and fired rockets into the sky to help fight the pollution problem. The Olympics has a reputation for causing cities and nations to change their policies to make themselves look better on the world stage. Olympic officials

estimated that four billion people watched the London Olympics. With that many people looking in on your country, you want to put your best foot forward. But countries have taken questionable steps in the past to “clean up” their cities. China also took actions that negatively affected not only their own citizens, but foreigners as well. According to Allison Welch in her article, “Human Rights in China: 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics,” foreign journalists were promised the right to report on the games from within, but were detained and deported when they tried to cover anti-Olympic protests. Welch also discusses how they forcibly relocated an estimated 300,000 people in order to build the Olympic Village and the Olympic stadiums. Finally, it was rumored that Beijing fired all of its cab drivers who fell short of a certain aesthetic, such as if they were bald or too sweaty. These issues, as well as ongoing problems in Tibet and Darfur, made some world politicians call for a boycott of the 2008 games, though none followed through with it. The Olympics is not the only sporting event that has come under fire for the way they treat people. The FIFA World Cup has been under scrutiny for a long time over what happens to countries that are named the tournament’s host. Brazil spent billions in order to build new facilities for the World Cup. However, once the tournament was over, many of these stadiums sat vacant, such as the one built in Manaus, which sits in the Amazon Rainforest and has no team to use it on a regular basis. Brazilian citizens also thought that the government spending was being wasted since communal needs, such as public transportation, had not been met. If the Brazilians are complaining about a soccer tournament, you know there is an

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With the Super Bowl’s past, it’s possible the city may be helping the homeless only for aesthetic gain. issue. Even the United States is not immune to the problems that surround sporting events. The Super Bowl is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, event of the year in the United States with over 100 million people watching it every year. It is highly competitive for which city will get to host the event because of the amount of money it brings to the teams and the city itself. However, the Super Bowl also brings out some terrible elements in people. Sex trafficking in the United States hits an annual high during Super Bowl weekend. The Los Angeles Times reported that in a nationwide sting operation in the days leading up to Super Bowl XLIX , there were close to 600 people arrested for sex trafficking-related crimes. This follows Super Bowl XLVIII, where 25 child prostitutes were saved in New Jersey. According to Rabbi Shmuly Yank-

lowitz, a doctor and an advocate for homeless individuals, homeless people were driven out of shelters, off of the streets and out of town during Super Bowl XLIX. Similar situations arose the year before when the Super Bowl was in New Jersey. Super Bowl L will take place in San Francisco in February and San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee is already planning on dealing with the homeless in his town. “We’ll give [them] an alternative. We are always going to be supportive. But [they] are going to have to leave the streets,” Lee told KPIX 5. It seems as though they are taking positive steps such as building more shelters, public housing and homeless programs, but only time will tell. In the end, it may not matter for what reason Los Angeles decides to deal with the massive amount of people on the streets. The homeless need help and whichever way they can receive that help is fine. However, the reasons might make a dif-

ference if Los Angeles does not get the Olympic bid for 2024. If they are only making these programs because they want to host the Olympics, will the programs continue if they are denied the bid? L.A. is up against major world cities, such as Rome, Hamburg and Paris. It is definitely possible that the International Olympic Committee will pass up on another L.A Olympics. If that’s the case, we may see the city back off on calling the issue an emergency or a crisis. The host will not be announced until September 2017, so that gives Los Angeles two years to implement programs to help out those in need. Hopefully by then the programs will be so ingrained that they will not be taken away if the Olympics do not come our way. This is the opinion of Jack Sullivan, a senior communication studies major from Las Vegas, Nevada. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email editor@theloyolan.com.

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Have you ever hesitated to say hello to or even make eye contact with a homeless person? Magis service organization’s annual Homelessness Understanding Week hopes to broaden perspectives and illustrate how, homeless or not, we are all fundamentally the same. The theme of “Say Hello” for this year’s Homelessness Understanding Week was created to inspire the LMU community to recognize the homeless as human beings who are often ignored or looked at differently. Senior political science major Raymond Chavez, a member of Magis, helped organize the events taking place throughout the week. According to Chavez, this week aims to shed light on the Los Angeles homeless population, which is one of the largest in the country. “Because of LMU’s proximity to Los Angeles and its strong belief in social justice, homelessness is definitely something that the LMU community should strive to understand,” he said. See Homeless | Page 3

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Hundreds of prospective students and their parents visited LMU this past weekend for the annual Fall Open House. President Timothy Law Snyder and faculty welcomed visitors at the University Welcome, which was followed by campus and residence hall tours, as well as information sessions about the admissions process and financial aid. The event concluded with a club fest in Alumni Mall.

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An upperclassman male student riding his bike was transported to the UCLA Medical Center for observation after colliding with a blue Ford minivan near the U-Hall entrance at about 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. According to Department of Public Safety (DPS) Chief Hampton Cantrell, “The student received minor to moderate injuries … and was taken to the hospital as

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a precaution.” The student was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and was traveling west down 1 LMU Drive, en route to U-Hall, according to Cantrell. The van, which belonged to a guest visiting LMU, was making its way up the street. As the student attempted a left turn toward the U-Hall entrance near the flagpoles, the vehicle struck him.

The driver was not injured, but the vehicle suffered a broken windshield. Cantrell advises that all users of the road follow safety regulations in order to prevent accidents like this in the future. He also pointed out that drivers should be “particularly aware of bicyclists, skateboarders and pedestrians, especially at night.”

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Magis encourages LMU to ‘say hello’ to the homeless “We could sleep on the lawn semi-comfortably and then after “Furthermore, Jesuit tradition go back to the comfort of our encourages us to engage with our rooms,” he said. “In our daycommunity and learn from other to-day we take for granted the people’s experiences to become simple comforts of being able to well rounded individuals.” go back to a home to eat, sleep One traditional element of and bathe. For the homeless, Homelessness Understanding their ‘sleep-out’ doesn’t just Week is the “sleep-out” end when they go back to their experiences that occur rooms. They have to continually throughout campus Monday live in the struggle of getting through Wednesday. While through their every day, whilst there has typically only been still having to try to find a job one sleep-out location in the and get out of their situation.” past, Magis wanted to provide These events continue more opportunities for student through the end of the week, engagement this year. The entire but Wednesday evening is the community has been invited last opportunity to engage in the to spend the night in Lawton sleep-out experience in any of Plaza, O’Malley Lawn or Regents the three locations. Terrace to try to grasp what There will also be a sock drive many homeless people may go and petition signing Wednesday, through at night. held outside of the Lair from Chavez noted that while it is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students are nearly impossible to imagine encouraged to donate packages the exact conditions homeless of new socks, which will benefit people endure on a daily basis, those in need at the Venice the sleep-outs are meant to Family Clinic. All are also provoke a sense of solidarity welcome to sign Magis’ petition, between the LMU community which advocates for basic rights and the homeless community. for the homeless. Chavez ultimately hopes that the To continue the conversation, sleep-outs will provide a greater Magis will host a screening understanding of the issue of of “Lost Angels: Skid Row homelessness. is my Home” in Seaver 100 Senior film production major Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. Adam Akopyan participated in The documentary follows eight the sleep-out for the first time people who live on Skid Row in Monday night. He said that Downtown Los Angeles. the most interesting part of In the trailer, the theme of the participating was the fact that documentary shines through they did not have to worry about when one person says, “Skid any potential dangers or any of Row not what people it 18278 Azusa 9_755x8 Spring.pdf 1 is10/7/2015 11:20:24 think AM their items being stolen. is. Skid Row is what people make Homeless from Page 1

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it out to be.” At the end of the week, on Friday, Oct. 24, Magis is coordinating a Midnight Mission volunteer trip for anyone who wishes to participate in a handson service opportunity to help the homeless. Chavez described the Midnight Mission as an organization that provides the homeless with resources that will help them get back on two feet, so to speak. “It offers emergency services, hot meals, a safe place to sleep, job training, education and work programs and a positive environment of encouragement,” he explained. Students who wish to attend the Midnight Mission service trip should meet at 5:15 a.m. on Friday at the flagpoles near Burns Recreation Center. Magis’ dedication to serving the homeless doesn’t end with Homelessness Understanding Week. The organization is dedicated to doing service at the Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry and the Center at Blessed Sacrament Church on a daily basis, both of which provide aid to the homeless. Above all, Chavez wishes to emphasize that any amount of service can be beneficial for the homeless. “I would just like the LMU community to know that it is quite possible to make a difference in other people’s lives,” he said. “No matter how busy our lives are, there is always a way to contribute.”

Debate Team The LMU debate team kicked off another successful season at the United States Open Championship at Claremont McKenna College the weekend of Oct. 10. Debate partners senior political science major Michael Himes and senior economics major Michael Dewey, competed to ultimately win first place at the tournament. Another duo, senior political science major Landon Wike and senior communication studies major Brittany Rosario-Gregory made it to the semifinals. Himes and Dewey will have the opportunity to claim victory once again at the United States National Championship at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia in April. The weekend of Oct. 16, the debate teams headed to Toronoto, Canada, for the Hart House Debate Championship at the University of Toronto. According to the Director of the Debate Program Thomas Dowd, “It is the largest international debate tournament held in North America. More than 200 students from over 50 different universities competed at the tournament including Yale, Harvard, Cornell, Alaska, USC and dozens of universities throughout Canada.” While in Toronto, graduate students Taylor Blackburn and Jon Haderlein placed second for writing and producing television. Blackburn won second individually, while Harderlein won fourth individually. As for the debate team's future, there is a lot planned for the next few months. They plan to engage in an on-campus intramural tournament at the Marymount Institute on Nov. 7. They will head across the pond to England for two weekends in November to compete in the Oxford and Cambridge Debate Tournaments. All of these tournaments will lead up to the World Universities Debate Championships in Greece over winter break.

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In this issue, Asst. News Editor Karis AddoQuaye sat down with This issue, Managing senior communication Editor Dan Raffety studies and with psychology sits down Head Coach Max Good, double major Evan Jost head coach of the his and Grayson, LMU’s men’s basketball beloved Beagle serviceteam to dog. talk about the upcoming season.

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EJ: He and I have a really strong bond, obviously. I picked him up after my second deployment to Iraq. I had just gotten an apartment. I hadn’t even goten the furniture yet, so it was just [Grayson] and I sleeping on the floor together in the master bedroom. That helped us grow close. As I’ve gone through life, he’s always been there for me. I didn’t realize how much of a support he was to me, how much he really helped me cope with everything until I lost my house a year and a half ago and I ended up moving into the back of my pickup truck, and I was homeless.

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EJ: A lot of people have asked me ‘How [do you] have a pet?,’ ‘Does the school know?’, ‘Aren’t dogs not allowed?’ And I have to tell them ‘It’s not just a pet. He’s my support animal.” There have been a few people, only online, who have had the audacity to criticize, call me weak, call me an attention whore, but I really don’t care because people hide behind the Internet. The opinions of cowards mean nothing. ... There are two or three people I met just tonight who stopped and said “I miss my dog.” He’s here as a support animal for me, but I’ll use him as a support for anybody who really wants to spend a few minutes petting and loving on somebody with big, soft velvety ears. There’s no reason why he can’t comfort other people too.

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Grayson, do you have any favorite spots or activities?

G: Dad says it’s a statue, but there’s this guy over there that says his name is Saint Ignatius of Loyola and it looks like he’s walking in the wind. That always scares me. So I’ll always try to bark at him. He hasn’t gotten us yet, but every time we pass by I always bark at him.

What’s been the craziest thing that’s happened in this journey to LMU?

G: Well, I figured out real quick that when Dad and I go for a walk, whenever we meet somebody new, he always brings the treats out. So now, I’ve figured out that all I have to do is walk up to somebody, and then I can sit down, look at him and he’ll pull the treats out of his pocket. I know how to get the food out of him.

Is there anything you’d want students students to know about you both?

EJ: Both of us are very much all about making other people feel better and feel good, helping people. So, [Grayson] was in a clinical trial, it was for chemo, and it’s [aim is to] eventually be adapted to help humans. He had 30 to 50 days to live from his initial diagnosis, and I figured if I was going to lose him in 30 days, I would at least rather him be part of the trial. He was only the second dog to be part of that trial. He was also the best performer... they got their best results out of him. If I was going to lose him, his last days could be something that could help people. He and I both like to do what we can to help people. That’s why we go around and meet people try to make people feel better. He’s my therapy dog, but he’s therapy for anybody. G: Keep treats in your pockets, we’re coming.

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Self-love is in the air with ‘Tri Love Week’ Tri Delta’s week aims to encourage healthy habits and love for one another. Julia Campion News Intern @LALoyolan

Tri Delta is promoting body positivity, self-care and physical, mental and spiritual health with this week’s Tri Love Week. Formerly known as Fat Talk Free Week, the annual, fiveday body image awareness campaign aims to draw attention to the impact body image issues have on women and men. Senior English major and Chapter President of Tri Delta Jordan Bierbower explained how Tri Delta has put on similar events in the past. Tri Delta has reached out to

the LMU community through their BodyImage3D program, which focused on developing a positive mindset within their chapter and throughout the campus. Tri Delta has also brought professional speaker and model from Dove’s “Real Beauty” Campaign, Stacy Nadeau, to campus to help reflect upon and discuss her struggles in keeping a positive body image throughout her life. Sophomore communication studies major and Tri Delta member Sarah Tellesen elaborated on what she hopes Tri Love Week will achieve once it is finished. “When people think of Greek life, they don’t think of a positive body image,” she said. “If we can make it so that when people think of Greek life and Tri Delta, they think of an inclusive and loving environment–if we could also help

boost even one person’s confidence–then we would have put on a successful event.” Many people assume that only women have a negative self-image. Statistics show otherwise. According to The Guardian, four out of five men talk in ways that promote anxiety about their body image, referring to perceived flaws and imperfections. Senior Asian and Pacific studies and political science double major Ari Sadanaga, one of Tri Delta’s 12 body image ambassadors, hopes that this event will reach out to more than just one crowd. “I hope we get a large turn out from men and women. I think a common misconception is that men don’t have these same problems with image, but they do, and they need to be addressed similarly as women,” she said.

Tri Love Week isn’t only focused on the women and men on campus, but is also aimed to directly fulfill Tri Delta with a positive self-image of themselves and each other. “Within the chapter, this ends up being a year-long mind set. We always do yoga together, talk to each other about struggles, empower each other by speaking of things we like about ourselves and help one and other move towards a more positive point of view,” said Tellesen. After a week of love and empowerment, Tri Delta hopes to leave students with a continuously healthy mindset, and pursue the idea of sharing it with the people around them. “I hope that the student body can actively start a dialogue about body image within Greek life, the campus as a whole and our society. So

instead of hearing people say negative things about their body types, people will be changing their conversations to something more positive. I hope everyone appreciates Tri Delta’s love for each individual on campus,” said Sadanaga. Tellesen, along with the rest of the Tri Delta women, hopes to leave everyone on campus and in the surrounding community with this: “If you’re ever struggling to see the good in yourself, it is okay to talk about it and reach out to someone for help so you can be reminded about all the wonderful things about you.” To participate in this event, check out Tri Delta’s table on Palm Walk throughout the week.

One-on-one interactions shed light on the reality of homelessness in Los Angeles Students share their personal experiences with marginalized community members. Karis Addo-Quaye Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan

After Los Angeles, Portland and now the state of Hawaii recently announced homelessness states of emergency, the government is under pressure to address the rise of homelessness. According to the Los Angeles Times, L.A. alone has faced a 12 percent increase of homeless men and women on the city’s streets since 2013. This local and societal crisis has a particular relevance to LMU. The University’s mission statement states, “the service of faith and the promotion of justice” as a tenet of LMU’s role in the greater community. While some students continue their daily routines, others seek out more personal interactions with the men and women who have found themselves without either stable housing or secure living accommodations. Sophomore philosophy major Matt Parsons first experienced the realities of homelessness with the Broken and Shared service retreat hosted by Campus Ministry and the Center for Service and Action his freshman year. Parsons volunteered and served breakfast to homeless individuals at Midnight Mission, an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center on Skid Row. He listened to and learned from the people he met along the way, from the individuals he served to the board that runs the missions. Parsons and other volunteers also talked with people at the St. Vincent’s Cardinal Manning Center which aims to secure permanent residences for homeless individuals. Parsons described his experience at the Downtown Women’s Center

as “life-changing.” There, he learned about the negative impact sexual misconduct and violence had on women’s livelihoods. Parsons also discussed the struggles officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s faced in their attempts to help alleviate the condition of homelessness in the city. “I think it is so easy to brush aside the troubles going on in our society, but these problems do exist,” said Parsons. “There are 11,000 people living in 50 square blocks. It is also right by the banking district. The inequality in Downtown is something that I find extremely troubling.” He described one encounter with a woman named Grace who he met during his times spent on Skid Row. He comented on her innocence, saying, “I could not help asking myself, ‘What had happened to her? Why was she here?’ I had built up homelessness to be such a foreign concept to me, but here I was, with this woman [who was] no different than I.” Eleven months after this initial encounter, during this past Fall 2015 retreat which Parsons helped lead, he met a vastly different Grace. “Hell looked like it had chewed her up and spat her out,” he said. “There was no hope in her eyes, she did not even recognize me.” Parsons stressed the importance of caring for one’s community, stating, “I believe it is important to help because these people are no different from us.” One man, he recalled, had graduated with an engineering degree from USC, but his personal struggles with alcohol dependency left him unable to afford his home or his medical bills. For men and women like him, a center like the Midnight Mission provides a rehabilitative environment and support system with which homeless individuals in similar situations could potentially reclaim the lives and futures they might have envisioned for themselves. Marcos Cepin, a senior health and human sciences major

was relatively unfamiliar with homelessness before college, having grown up in an affluent area of San Diego. Like many others, his interactions with the homeless were limited to a dollar given here or there, if any interaction at all. Spending time with the men at the Guadalupe Homeless Project (GHP), however, introduced Cepin to “a whole new world.” Through his service organization, Ignatians, Cepin volunteers at a parish in Boyle Heights which provides housing for men who have no other place to stay. “Speaking with people who are at such a tough time in their lives is tough but very rewarding. I have the opportunity to hear amazing stories about them and see the positivity they have despite their situations,” Cepin said. He has also been able to cook for the men there, describing their appreciation for the effort he and the other Ignatian volunteers make

on those days as “deeply satisfying.” “Understanding just how difficult it is to be homeless is impossible unless you experience it yourself,” said Cepin, “but sitting down and talking to those who live it every day can help a bit. It makes you more empathetic towards those you may see on the streets, willing to do something to help, and appreciative of what you have in life.” Another regular volunteer at GHP, Billy Rehbock, a senior English and history double major, emphasized the dehumanizing experiences homeless people face and stressed the importance of restoring the dignity of the individuals who have had theirs taken away. “It’s important to remember that holding a conversation with someone is a great way to make them feel human again and to remind them that they are loved,” Rehbock said. “Especially in Los

Angeles, the homeless are often pushed out of sight by the city, creating a tremendous sense of ‘otherness.’ Our job is to make people feel human in whatever capacity we can.” Students will be seeing the various awareness-raising campaigns around campus this week, and the city itself is presently working on potential solutions for the bleak situation so many of its residents now face. Particularly in the context of social justice, a question arises: at what point do ideals and action intersect? “Here at LMU,” said Parsons, “we are constantly saying how we are promoting social justice, and, yes, saying that is great, but I often wonder if we are truly doing enough to help. Actions speak louder than words, and it is my worry that we are talking too much. Are we truly fighting for a cause that matters? Are we actually assisting the people who need our help the most?”

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hen you opened this week’s Loyolan, you likely noticed that the first four pages were devoted to something of a special endeavor: exploring, explaining and reporting on the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles. In order to understand this complicated subject, we looked at it from multiple angles. We analyzed the facts surrounding the region’s homelessness situation, but we also included first-hand accounts of how it feels to spend a day as a homeless person. In our coverage, we wanted to tell honest stories about homelessness, about Los Angeles and how LMU students are experiencing or interacting with homelessness in their everyday lives. Why did we decide to put so much of our time and energy into this week’s topic? Homelessness in Los Angeles can be seen almost anywhere you look. It cannot and must not be ignored any longer. We live in what could be called the homeless capital of the United States, with an estimated 44,000 people living on the streets, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Almost anywhere we go, from the beach and Valley to the boardwalk and the back gates, we can encounter someone without a stable housing. L.A.’s leaders recognized the urgency of this issue and called for action by declaring a state of emergency in September. While council members are still figuring out where resources will come from and what specific actions will be taken, there are small battles we can win. This will not be an issue magically fixed in a few months or even a few years. There are deep infrastructural issues contributing to homelessness, including high unemployment rates and rising rent prices. This may not even be an issue that’s completely fixed, ever. But as growing, learning, compassionate students at a

University in the midst of it all, we are called to formulate and bring about changes to make life better for the thousands living in L.A. without a home. As students of LMU, we can follow our University’s mission statement to not only approach our homeless neighbors with humility and compassion, but to take the time with them and understand their situation, both on a personal and institutional level. Educating the whole person means learning beyond the classroom. It means learning from the experiences and stories of our fellow students and our fellow Angelenos. LMU’s website describes our University as one which “encourages students, faculty, and staff to identify with those living on the margins of society so that the intellectual inquiry and moral reflection endemic to university life will lead to meaningful work for transformative social change.” What we learn in the classroom doesn’t have to be stored away until we graduate; we can start making a change now. Transforming the world starts with simple steps: smiling at a homeless person, sparing a dollar or two or paying an action of kindness forward. The last pillar of our mission statement is the service of faith and the promotion of justice — the piece of our University identity that we chose to feature on our front cover. Whether you are motivated by religion or by other means, “LMU makes common cause with all who share a commitment to local and global justice,” according to the University’s website. As we move forward in our careers at LMU and after we graduate, if we take these pillars with us to better understand the world around us, we can find ways to start changing the state of homelessness in L.A.

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MU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded education that will allow them to enter the workforce with ease and expertise. But however skilled the pool of applicants is, if there are fewer available jobs there will be more unemployed college graduates. This is a predicament I’m sure many current college students have considered, especially given the growing price tag of our education and the inherent insecurity that comes with growing up during the economic recession of 2008. This is one reason why I was skeptical of the new Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal. The specific text of the deal is still topsecret, but, if approved, it will work toward lowering trade barriers between the U.S. and 11 Pacific Rim countries, which make up 40 percent of global G.D.P., according to The New York Times. The deal itself has garnered considerable opposition from Democrats as President Obama, who is for the deal, crosses party lines in order to garner congressional support for the deal. Obama states his opinion according to his contributing Tampa Bay Times article, “The Trans-Pacific Partnership will lead to more Made in America exports and more higherpaying American jobs here at home.” David French, a lecturer in the College of Business Administration, said via email, “[Those] farther to the left and more prounion tend to dislike these deals as they repre-

sent competition based upon labor and market pricing,” He added, “Those on the right and more management and business-oriented look at access to lower production costs and new market access due to the lower trade barriers.” While the majority of Democrats seem to believe this trade deal will only harm the United States job markets by encouraging companies to seek outsourced employees, others think the lowering of trade barriers may in fact encourage a trend of American companies to reestablish their roots in the United States, a process commonly referred to as “re-shoring.” Some experts, however, suggest that even if the new trade deal encourages companies to bring manufacturing plants and other headquarters to American soil, they won’t bring a massive influx of jobs with them. David French cites technological advances as one culprit, stating that “the ‘re-shoring’ and manufacturing growth in the U.S. hasn’t really manifested in the job creation that it would have due to the modernization in manufacturing.” However, there are major brands that do support the production of goods in the United States, such as American Apparel. When the controversial brand filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this month, I wasn’t especially surprised. I have been following the plight of American Apparel closely since its founder Dov Charney was ousted late last year. While I was always on the fence regarding the brand’s ultra-sexualized marketing campaigns, I valued American Apparel’s ethical standpoint on the rights of laborers in the garment industry and appreciated the idea that they were providing jobs for many individuals, especially in Los Angeles. See Trans-Pacific | Page 10

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Their recent inner turmoil certainly contributed to the company’s current financial struggles, but I chalked up American Apparel’s issues to simply being unable to compete with fast fashion mega giants like H&M, who produce their goods overseas for a fraction of the cost. I have always thought that the more goods that are manufactured in the United States, the more jobs would be available. As someone who puts a conscious effort into purchasing United States manufactured goods with the firm belief that by voting with my dollar in this way I support American artists, business owners and the job market generally, I feel conflicted about this trade deal. As it turns out, many students are also divided on the TPP trade deal. Some, like senior communication studies and political science double major Emily Dean, believe that the TPP “will ultimately increase the size of the economy and be responsible for creating more jobs.” Dean is confident that her experiences and education from LMU will give her a leg up in the pursuit of post-grad job opportunities. Other students feel that the TPP will have little to no impact on their job prospects. Junior communication studies major Alecia Saunders thinks of the

job market as being “all about what’s in.” Saunders added that she feels positively about getting a job post-graduation, regardless of whatever trade deal may pass, because her ambitions lie “in an industry that hasn’t declined yet.” And, of course, there are those who feel ardently opposed to the new deal. “Many U.S. workers will be out of jobs in specific sectors targeted [by the TPP] … some more than others,” said Fassa Sar, a sophomore political science major and president of the College Democrats at LMU. So where does that leave the average student? Well, whether you’re for or against the new trade deal, there is no arguing that its policies will have implications on the future job market and economy in the United States, be it for better or worse. That’s why it is essential to understand the issue and remain politically active. With a presidential election on the horizon, the next person who takes office will have the power to honor or dismantle the TPP deal. And, if you feel passionately one way or the other, contact your state senators to remind them that their constituents, no matter their age, are looking to politicians to represent the popular opinion. This is the opinion of Maria Nelson, a senior communications major from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Tweet comments to @ LoyolanOpinon, or email jjones@theloyolan.

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DPS should protect off-campus students For Christie’s Sake Christie Calucchia Asst. Opinion Editor

iving on campus provides a cushion of security for the many students who are living alone for the first time in their lives. Students have the opportunity to live away from the comforts of home while still remaining in a relatively safe and secure environment. This is thanks to resources like Resident Advisers, Resident Directors, Resident Ministers and the Department of Public Safety (DPS). However, when students finally make the move to live off campus, who is in charge of their protection? A large portion of students who live off campus end up residing in houses located outside the back gates of campus. Though the neighborhood is full of families and young college students, the threat of intruders and Peeping Toms has become a major fear for the neighborhood’s inhabitants, as reported in several past Loyolan articles, including “Students discover Peeping Tom” by Julia Sacco and “Students encounter Peeping Toms” by Ali Swenson and Allison Croley. Ellie O’Brien, a senior English major, shared her personal experience of dealing with the dangers that come with living off campus. She said, “Last

spring I was in my bedroom doing homework around 6 p.m. It was still light outside, and I had my back door open with the screen and curtain closed; I was the only one home at the time. I heard something outside but didn’t think much of it, and I had music on. I heard something else and someone had opened my screen and was beginning to open the curtain. I screamed my roommate’s name, who had

“Public Safety’s response to the neighborhood is administrative only.” just gotten home, and the hand dropped. We called both LAPD and P-Safe. LAPD came relatively quickly but only offered that it was probably a friend and we should get surveillance cameras. P-Safe only filed a report.” It was later found that a handmade ladder had been hidden under the girls’ house, along with cinder blocks under each of the bedroom windows that allowed whoever was standing on them to see through slits that had been cut into shades, providing a direct view into the home’s bedrooms and bathrooms. O’Brien’s experience is a startling example of not only the potential danger of living off campus, but of DPS’s lack of influence and ability to

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Despite DPS’s presence on campus, off-campus students feel they should do more about intruders and Peeping Toms. help in these kinds of situations. Chief of the Department of Public Safety Hampton Cantrell explained, “Public Safety’s response to the neighborhood is administrative only. The University has determined that it is important to verify neighbor complaints it receives regarding student conduct.” Because DPS is a private security service, the department is limited in its authority and abilities off campus. DPS’s jurisdiction in the neighborhood directly off campus has spurred some grievances among students who live in the

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area. This concern specifically stems from the fact that LMU requires students who live off campus to verify their address with the school, which ultimately allows the University to keep track of students and sometimes take judicial action in response to parties. According to the LMU Student Affairs website, the verification process is necessary in order to “help with University planning, maintaining campus and University community safety and security, emergency communications and aid the University in effectively communicating with students.” Despite efforts to supposedly maintain students’ safety off campus, many students feel that DPS could stand to have a greater presence in the neighborhood if they continue to require providing addresses to the University. According to the LMU Student Affairs website, it is LAPD’s responsibility to enforce noise ordinances in Los Angeles, including the neighborhood directly off campus. Because noise complaints regarding parties thrown by LMU students

“DPS should be able to assist off-campus students in a bigger way” would fall under these municipal codes, DPS has no real right or responsibility to respond to complaints or enforce policy on students regarding these matters; however, DPS continues to be at the forefront of these issues. If DPS is still allowed to respond to noise complaints despite these ordinances, they should also have the power and jurisdiction to provide assistance to offcampus students when they feel threatened or need assistance. “We had someone in our backyard a few weeks back, and when we called LAPD we were put on hold and we never reached an officer. It would’ve been nice to have been able to call the Department of Public Safety, but I didn’t even think of them because they haven’t helped in the past,” said O’Brien. Because LAPD is rightfully busy protecting all of the greater Los Angeles area, DPS should be able to assist off-campus students in

a bigger way, effectively filling the gap between protecting LMU students and the citizens of Los Angeles, especially if the University requires off-campus students to disclose their home addresses. This appears to be even more necessary, considering the high cost of tuition at LMU that should certainly guarantee a safe living experience, especially for those who need to stay near campus in order to attend school and avoid the high cost of oncampus housing. Based on her experiences, O’Brien suggested that DPS be a more visible source of aid in the neighborhood, saying, “I think they could establish a presence. The Peeping Toms are obviously people who are spending a good amount of time in the neighborhood. If they consistently see LMU’s Public Safety around the houses they might usually target, they may be more afraid of being caught.” While many students have strong opinions regarding the rightful place of DPS on and off campus, Chief Cantrell said, “There are major implications for the University to consider in deciding whether or not to patrol off campus. Right now, we believe LAPD is in the best position to handle off-campus patrols.” This creates an issue with students who live off campus who don’t believe DPS should be able to respond to party calls if they can’t provide protection and safety in other matters. In defense of DPS’s knowledge of student’s addresses, Chief Cantrell said, “We can assist in directing health and safety resources to the student — if a student is missing, injured or in need of mental health support, for example.” With evidence of dangerous incidents in the past that have not been properly dealt with, DPS should have the jurisdiction to protect the LMU students who live in the neighborhood. Furthermore, if DPS cannot handle the responsibility of offering protection to students who live off campus, then they should not be allowed to enforce policies on student parties that result in fines and meetings with Judicial Affairs.

This is the opinion of Christie Calucchia, a junior humanities major from Las Vegas, Nevada. Email comments to jjones@ theloyolan.com.

sixty Second Lectures, in its second year of co-sponsorship by the Los Angeles Loyolan and the LMU Honors Program, gives professors the opportunity to share their ideas and highlight the academic thought occurring on our campus every day. This year, our theme takes a cue from a popular Freakonomics podcast, asking each professor to deliver a 60-second lecture around the question, “What idea in your field should die?.” See below for participating professors.

Victor D. Carmona

is an Associate Professor in the Biology DepArtment who focuses on the ecology and evolutionary biology of species interactions. His work and teaching focus on the conditionality of specialized interactions; specifically how mutualisms vary with the local abiotic/biotic environment and the effect of variable outcomes on ecological processes as well as across landscapes.

Kate Pickert

is an assistant professor of English who served as A Time magazine staff writer from 2008 to 2015. At Time, Professor Pickert covered federal health care reform and wrote about a diverse range of topics, including abortion, national politics and trends in modern American life. She has also written about issues critical to California, including state politics and water use. Before coming to LMU, Pickert taught journalism at Columbia and at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California.

Anthony Aviguetero is a part-time faculty member who has taught

Enjoyment of Music with the Department of Music since 2012. He is an active pianist and music teacher, frequently giving private piano recitals. He was recently invited to perform in the LMU Alumni Recital, in addition to the Faculty Recital, performing the Rachmaninoff Sonata for Piano and Cello. He has performed as a soloist on stage, including at the Wilshire Ebell Theater and the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. He has placed in various music competitions, performing various sonatas and concerti in the Long Beach Mozart Festival.

an Associate Professor and Chair of the Animation Department in the Tom Klein isSchool of Film and Television. His work on the avant-garde ‘mini-films’ of Shamus Culhane has been written about in The New York Times and Time Magazine, leading to subsequent appearances on TV and radio, including the BBC, Fox and CBC. Follow his blogs at CartoonResearch.com and the Huffington Post/Tech. He is excited to be presenting his lecture on "Back to the Future Day."

Thomas White

, an LMU faculty member since 1994, is the Conrad N. Hilton Professor in Business Ethics, Director of the Center for Ethics and Business, and founder of the International Business Ethics Case Competition. He is an expert in business ethics and interspecies ethics--especially the ethical implications of the scientific research on whales and dolphins. He is a Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics and a Scientific Adviser to the Wild Dolphin Project. He was the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Year of the Dolphin in 2007. He is the author of six books, most recently, “Socrates Comes to Wall Street.”

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We need to initiate an LGBT alliance for all Making the Rounds Olivia Round Opinion Intern @LALoyolan

f you walk through the first floor of Doheny, you’ll find a bulletin board headlined “LGBT.” Everybody should take a field trip to this part of campus and soak up the information that this bulletin board has to offer. Papers with information about the LGBT – lesbian, gay and transgender – community are all over the board, conveying advice for those who are a part of the community as well as encouragement for their allies. This board can be the starting place for many who are unfamiliar with the prominenent LGBT community. “Conversations about sexuality and identity are common among young adults, and it’s a great thing when people who know the least are eager to learn the most,” said freshman undeclared major Mady Starr. “I love when people recognize that it’s an important topic and put forth the effort to educate themselves.” On campus there are a lot of clubs, organizations and communities that are easy to sign up for and seem fun and exciting, but there is more to organizations than T-shirts and events. It’s important to make time for the groups that support the peo-

ple around us. A great way to get involved with these groups is to reach out to LGBT Student Services. Their mission is to “promote equality, visibility and inclusion of LGBT students within the LMU community.” Participating in or supporting their programs — which include a peer mentorship program, discussion groups and workshops — provides a gateway into the fulfillment of their goals. It should be a priority to make everyone at LMU feel welcomed and accepted. It is important that students who aren’t a part of the LGBT community reach out to those who are, let them know that they are loved and avoid making them feel isolated or different. To make them feel loved is to accept them for who they are and to celebrate them. Sophomore animation major Gretchen Dhuyvetter said, “The LGBT Student Services is a great resource to help get connections and find out what you specifically can do.” However, “there should be more interest in advocating for LGBT students with on-campus accommodations.” This would include considering gender neutral bathrooms and creating safe spaces on campus. There are many ways to get involved, such as the GenderSexuality Alliance (GSA) or the Lavender Graduation Celebration. Participating in either (or both) is a small way to make a big statement. GSA meets on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. in St. Robert’s Hall Room 246. The Lavender

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The LGBT community on campus offers a safe place for dialogue on sexuality and identity for all LMU students. Graduation elebration is not until May 5, but it is not too early to be informed. We as a university cannot assume that the LGBT members are in a world of their own. Their community is our community, and our community is theirs. We have an obligation as human beings to spread love, joy and the encouragement for each individual to live a true and wholesome life.

Dhuyvetter advises that our community should work on being “open to the varying experiences LGBT students have. Just knowing that there is someone listening and supporting them is a huge step.” Our goal as a university — and in the world in general — should be to advance to a place where this isn’t even a conversation. We should strive toward an earth

full of individuals, not communities. With that being said, this will only happen if we make it a conversation right now. With a world so full of pressure to fit in and conform, let’s celebrate the unique individual. This is the opinion of Olivia Round, a freshman communication studies and Spanish double major from Missoula, Montana. Email comments to jjones@theloyolan.com.

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Adorable food baby born at Lair Marketplace The tasty fella was born Sunday at 1:27 p.m. in line for a sandwich at Taglio Fresco. Jordan Sernia Buff Editor After gorging at the Lair Marketplace on Sunday afternoon, junior mechanical engineering major Marta Feinstein gave birth to a 12-pound, 14-ounce bundle of two helpings from the pasta bar, five and a half sushi rolls, two quesadillas and one TruMoo. The child’s name? Dinch. Feinstein spoke to her decision to name the child a less common combination than “Linner” or “Dunch.” She said, “I wanted a name that spoke to my two favorite meals but that wasn’t a cliché.” She had reportedly been trying for months to have a chow child. Finally, after burping a hearty belch and taking a final swig of Mountain Dew she knew it had to be the moment. “After the sixth straight hour of shoveling grub into my

mouth, I knew that day would be the day. It was around the third or fourth fully-loaded baked potato when I started to feel some kicking,” Feinstein cooed as she rocked the precious mass of melted cheese and bile back and forth. Student Health Services is pleased to report that the heap of bagels, macaroni, pho and apples has been developing at a natural, healthy rate. They’ve allowed for Dinch to be placed in the LMU Children’s Center while Feinstein attends her classes. “The human babies have welcomed Dinch like they would any child, made of consumed and digested pizza or not,” explained Children’s Center Director Ani Shabazian. “However, we do our best to separate Dinch from the kids who are still in the height of their teething phase.” LMU has been the scene of myriad timeless moments like this, but — pardon the pun — Dinch the baby, whose arms are ice cream cones and head is a pumpkin, surely takes the cake (because cake is part of its genetic makeup).

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Chip’s Tips: How to nail your midterm exams Chip Diply gives you his study secrets. Chip Diply, Wizard Staff Writer As we head into October, pumpkins pop up, the temperature drops two degrees and midterms take their toll on students around campus. Tests start to stack up, and many students feel overwhelmed trying to balance grades and social activities. However, there’s no reason to let academic pressure steamroll your Halloween season plans. Chip Diply of The Bluff provides his tips on dealing with those pesky midterms. 4. Study upside down There are only two things guaranteed in life: gravity and blood. When a person stands upright, all the blood rushes down to the feet. Because of this, there is a natural disposition for blood to flow out of the brain. Basically, humans are not intelligently designed. If our feet had brains, the advancements of mankind would increase tenfold. Plus, then human heads could serve as hollow spaces to store important items such as car keys, snacks and even smaller human heads.

How does one counter this genetic flaw? Hang upside down like an eager beaver or standard sloth. The blood will rush into the brain, and studying will become a breeze. Plus, after an hour, fun little fireworks will flash across your vision. Studying is easy and enjoyable. 3. Erase your identity It’s the middle of October. Your professor probably knows your name by now, and if he or she doesn’t, you’re probably failing this midterm. Dropping the class would be admitting defeat, which is in direct violation of the Lion’s Code. Not the Lion’s Code of LMU, but the Lion’s Code of lions. A lion never admits defeat, unless it’s from Detroit. So instead of dropping the class, drop you. Delete that social security number and get yourself a wig and European passport. The old you wasn’t ready for this midterm, but Steven Soufflé, who just transferred from Switzerland, has an extra week to study. Mr. Soufflé is passing the midterm, and everyone loves that cute false-identity Swiss accent. 2. Do a backflip It’s test day. The teacher hands tests to everyone in class. He or she says, “OK class, you may begin.” Oh, it’s time to begin, alright — but not the test. Instead of picking up that No. 2 pencil,

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A student smiles for the camera while she employs our very own Chip Diply’s expert study advice. pick up those feet, stand in the middle of class and do a backflip. Now, don’t be deceived. Doing the backflip will NOT complete your test. However, once everyone including the

professor sees the backflip, they’ll instantly forget what it is they’re supposed to be doing. Why are these tests here? Not sure, but that backflip was out of control.

1. Bright lights If you…I actually can’t remember my fourth point. That being said, the fireworks in this room are incredible.

Members of group project satisfied with workload Each student did a fair share of the work and completed it on time. Tucker Just, Tucker

In class on Tuesday, it was reported that junior business majors Tom Riner, Sarah Wen and Julia Parnet presented their project as if they all had an equal share of the workload. “It went great,” said an ecstatic Wen. “We swapped numbers immediately and had a great connection. Our schedules

worked perfectly and when we split the work up, it was done evenly and all turned in ahead of schedule.” The work was outlined and calculated perfectly so that no one student was doing more than another. Every member of the group was completely satisfied with their share.

“We just totally meshed. I am so glad that the three of us were partners instead of me being with my two best friends in the class,” said Riner. Their professor and their fellow classmates were incredibly receptive to the presentation, actively listening and taking notes.

Parnet was also enthusiastic about the group. “I just know that when we see each other on campus now, it won’t be the least bit awkward and we’ll be great friends forever!”

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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“Hamlet” screening a treat for English majors Main Mang Kelsey Mangan Life+Arts Editor @kmaaaan_

he LMU English department organized for students to view the Barbican Theatre’s latest production of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” starring British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, at the Cinemark Playa Vista movie theater this past Thursday, Oct. 15. One hundred thousand tickets for this 12-week run at the Barbican Theatre in London went on sale last year and sold out in a matter of minutes. Cumberbatch fans around the world were distraught over their missed opportunity to see “The Imitation Game” star perform the classic role, myself included. Then the LMU English department came to the rescue. The screening was made possible through National Theatre Live (NT Live), the initiative of the Royal National Theatre in London, to broadcast its famous productions live via satellite to theaters across the world. Dr. Kelly Younger, a professor in the English department, saw this screening as an opportunity for English students to see a world-class performance live. He appealed to LMU to have tickets funded for students, which allowed students to attend – free of charge. I heard about the opportunity through the LMU English department Facebook page and as soon as I heard about it, I had to go get a free ticket.

Another English student who was drawn to the event was senior English major Naz Ekimyan, who said, “I feel like no matter how many times you see a performance of a Shakespeare play, it feels like the first time when you watch another one. This performance in particular did things I’ve never seen executed so well.” The National Theatre’s productions are always of a high caliber, but this performance in particular stood out to me. Its creative use of grand cinematic effects in both set design and sound heighten the action, lending gravitas to the famous dialogue. But, most importantly, I’ve never seen an actor depict Shakespearian language in such a concise, effective 21st century manner. Even those inexperienced in decoding Shakespeare’s language would be at ease watching Cumberbatch’s performance. This opportunity to see the play was especially important due to Cumberbatch’s pleading that the performance not be filmed by audience members. After one of Cumberbatch’s first performances as Hamlet, he told onlookers that it was “mortifying” that he could see devices in the audience recording him during his performance. He told fans outside a stage door, “I can’t give you what I want to give you, which is a live performance that you’ll remember, hopefully, in your minds and brains whether it’s good, bad or indifferent, rather than on your phones.” It is a sad truth in theatre that, oftentimes, you can find video recordings of performances online with a simple Google search. Piracy

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The LMU English Department provided free tickets for students to see a live stream of “Hamlet” with Benedict Cumberbatch this past Thursday, Oct. 15, and fans of “The Imitation Game” star rejoiced. and illegal recording run rampant in the theatre world, but these fuzzy, incognito videos rarely capture the pure beauty of the passion and love that goes into performance. The NT Live experience offers a rare opportunity for theatre fans around the world to see these performances, while still maintaining the magic of live-action productions. “The only thing that could have possibly made it better was if we were seeing Benedict Cumberbatch perform live,” Ekimyan said. This sort of off-campus oppor-

tunity also speaks to LMU’s interest in exciting, comprehensive education. Senior English major Morgan Cavanaugh lauded the English department for this opportunity: “I think it’s a treat to get to watch the the famed Benedict Cumberbatch perform as Hamlet, as it’s an opportunity I doubt I’d get to experience otherwise,” Cavanaugh said. “Getting to see Benedict Cumberbatch for free was an even bigger treat, and I believe it’s a testament to LMU’s love of the liberal arts that

they allow their students these opportunities to quench their thirst for knowledge outside of the classroom.” At LMU, we have opportunities that most other schools are not financially capable of providing. Make sure to take advantage of them — especially if they involve Benedict Cumberbatch. This is the opinion of Kelsey Mangan, a senior English major from San Jose, California. Tweet comments to @kmaaaan_ or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.

Soul Cinema Series merges film with culture The Doon-low Nicole Muldoon Asst. Life+Arts Editor

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veryone loves a nice getaway to the movie theater. While watching a film, we can shut out the outside world and enjoy a mindless, carefree escape from everyday life. But at the same time, film is a powerful medium; it can be deeply thought-provoking and make us aware of the realities of the world around us. Sometimes, a movie need not be a complete escape from the real world, but an immersion into it. The Soul Cinema Series, a new ongoing event from LMU’s Black Student Services (BSS), seeks to do just that. The series, created by sophomore film and television production major Selena Shannon and Director of Black Student Services Dr. Nathan Sessoms, takes advantage of the power of film. Each month, BSS screens a specially-selected film at the Deja View Movie Lounge, followed by a dialogue led by a speaker who discusses “the effects of black representation in the media,” said Shannon. “The primary idea is to positively inform [the black community and others] about the way that ... black identity has been communicated and perpetuated through film,” added Sessoms. “Along these lines, we discuss the various ways that blacks have been portrayed and how these portrayals impact all of society. We felt that there needed to be some ... means

of communicating with LMU’s black community about the many positive roles that we’ve played in American history and the shaping of U.S. culture.” The first installment in the sixpart series took place on Sept. 16 with a screening of “The Pursuit of Happyness,” which tells the true story of an African-American father who struggles to find success wihle homeless. “Homelessness is an important issue in the Los Angeles area, and I felt it needed to be addressed,” said Shannon. “I hoped to shed light on the problem of homelessness in the African-American community and also inspire the students to make change in their lives and start the school year off by being the best person they can be.” The screening was followed by a dialogue led by LMU alumnus Kenneth Chancey (‘15), who was able to earn a college degree while living on Skid Row for years as a teenager. Chancey was joined by President and CEO of Union Rescue Mission, Reverend Andy Bales. “[Chancey] was very inspiring,” said Shannon. “There was a valuable, honest discussion revolving around the topic [of homelessness] and I believe that everyone in the room learned a lot.” This Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., the second Soul Cinema Series will take place with a screening of the Disney film “The Lion King,” followed by a discussion about how the film portrays race, led by Shannon. “Each screening and dialogue is different,” said Shannon. “I am leading the next discussion about ‘The Lion King,’ and I will be leading it off questions I am giving the

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LMU’s Soul Cinema series gives students an in-depth look into African-American culture through the wonder of film. The last screening featured a man who earned a college degree while living on Skid Row. audience about the depictions of blacks and other characters of color in Disney films. [Throughout the series] we will have guest speakers, like with ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ screening, where they speak about their life experiences.” Christine Aryee, a sophomore psychology major, sees the Soul Cinema Series as a perplexing, educational event for everyone on campus to enjoy. “I think that [the series is] a wonderful idea because as African- Americans, we need to know the truth about our history and culture because it makes us confident in who we are,” said Aryee. “It’s very important to have events

like these on campus because this is an opportunity for not only African Americans, but also for people of different ethnicities to educate themselves about what African Americans have gone through over the course of history.” Monique Green, a sophomore psychology major, loves the idea of going one step further than watching films and discussing them as well. “I believe that the series allows for a more enriching dialogue amongst students,” said Green. “Oftentimes [movie-watching] stays surface level, which isn’t conducive to intellectual growth. The Soul Cinema Series seems like

it will introduce movies at a deeper level. College is a time to enhance the mind, and [this series] is a way to do just that.” Shannon hopes that students are able to gain valuable knowledge and awareness from the screenings and dialogues. “I hope that students learn about the value of open discussion,” said Shannon. “It’s so inspiring to see and hear people’s stories and to relate them to changes that you can make in your own life.” This is the opinion of Nicole Muldoon, a sophomore psychology major from Highland, California. Tweet comments to @kmaaaan_ or email kmangan@ theloyolan.com.

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“Monticello Wakes” reveals deeper story of race Khaki Jackie Jackie Galvez Life+Arts Intern

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hile many know of Thomas Jefferson’s accomplishments as a Founding Father and U.S. president, few know the true story of his romantic life — specifically his relationship with Sally Hemmings, an African-American slave and half-sister to his wife Martha Wayles. An opera that tells a tale of love, race and torn loyalties, “Monticello Wakes” had its world premiere at Murphy Recital Hall this past weekend, revealing this extended narrative of the Jefferson-Wayles-Hemmings family, their descendants and the conflicts they face while reflecting upon their ancestral past. Composed by Garrett Fischer and directed by Ken Cerniglia, the plot of “Monticello Wakes” centers on Jefferson’s fictional descendants from both women with whom he was involved. The beginnings of this project stemmed from both Fischer’s and Cerniglia’s interest in the history of the family and the impact its larger themes of ethnicity and racism have on American society as a whole. Speaking on the historical and cultural significance of the production, Cerniglia stated, “Jefferson was a framer of how our

government works and how our ideals work, and yet had a sort of secret life, a secret family which has never been able to be brought out. That’s the most interesting conflict there: this ideal of what America should be in terms of equality and then the reality of inequality, and they both come from Monticello.” While the opera has been in production for several years, the final product was not fully established until the week of the performance, when the soloists, musicians, choral singers and production team all met in conjunction for the first time. There were only two days of rehearsal with the entire team before the premiere performance on the evening of Friday, Oct. 16. As for the university’s involvement with the opera, the LMU Gospel Choir welcomed guests with a casual concert preceding the performance and the Consort Singers took part by playing the role of the Walls of Monticello within the opera itself. According to Dr. Mary Breden, director of choral activities at LMU, “Preparing the choral part was done totally separately from working with the solo cast. … For a while we were kind of working with blinders in preparing it. But then once all of the parts fit together…it was kind of like building a house in a sense. We were the Walls of Monticello, so we were kind of the foundation and the studs and then as we worked

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The new production “Monticello Wakes” focuses on the double life of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson; the production itself shows the cultural significance this still has. together…the house came alive.” Commenting on her personal connection with “Monticello Wakes” as a performer in the Consort Singers, senior music and psychology double major Evelyn Fajardo said, “The more I did it, the more powerful it became to me and the more I realized the significance of this kind of production because it’s so relevant to

today. We’re still dealing with the repercussions of slavery and all of these problems with race relations, so it was really important for me to see this and to be a part of this.” Thus far, the audience reception to the opera has been overwhelmingly positive, and plans are underway to move the production to New York for new con-

nections and expansion to a wider audience. Whatever the future holds for “Monticello Wakes,” Lions can be proud that this stellar production had its roots here in Murphy Recital Hall upon the Bluff we call home. This is the opinion of Jackie Galvez, a freshman Biology major from Glendora, California. Tweet comments to @kmaaan_ or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.

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We the Kings to perform ‘Stripped’ in Living Room The Maria Problem Maria Nelson

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ane Entertainment is bringing the emo-pop band of your middle school dreams — We the Kings — to the Living Room this Wednesday, Oct. 21. The band’s set will be entirely acoustic, in line with their 2014 album “Stripped,” which features renditions of some of We the Kings’ most famous songs, sans electric guitars or fancy backing tracks. The band’s acoustic set will be “more intimate and personal,” according to junior theatre arts major Kevin Dwyer, Mane Entertainment’s signature events manager. “We the Kings has an awesome sound that will come through in this setting, and holding it in the Living Room will help to make this environment that we want to establish,” he said. The Florida-based band first reached a larger audience with its 2007 song “Check Yes, Juliet,” which catapulted their upbeat sound onto pop radio stations nationwide. Then, a 2009 ballad featuring singer Demi Lovato titled “We’ll Be a Dream” cemented We the Kings into pop music culture for good.

We the Kings’ appearance at LMU is part of a broader college campus tour the band embarked upon earlier this year. The focus on universities as concert venues is probably a strategic choice, considering the fact that many college-aged kids still harbor nostalgic feelings toward the band. Dwyer confirmed via email that the college-aged set is a key demographic for the band, saying, “The students of LMU tend to gravitate towards guests who are reminiscent of their childhood.” Junior communication studies major Mo Haley said, “We the Kings was one of my favorites in middle school. Their pop was fun to dance to, and their punkiness was just angsty enough for the seventh grade, Hot Topic-loving me.” “When I saw they were coming to LMU I was so stoked — listening to their music takes me back to a nostalgic place, getting ready for middle school dances, jamming around my room, singing in the car, awkwardly dancing [at the school dance],” Haley continued. Not only do We the Kings’ older songs stand the test of time, they’ve got a brand new album in the works as well. The band’s sixth studio album, which is rumored to be released in April or May 2016, will feature a new single called “Love Again.” While We the Kings has had more than one hit reach the Top

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Emo-pop band We the Kings is slated to perform an intimate acoustic set in the Living Room this week. The band is best known for its 2007 hit song “Check Yes, Juliet,” and holds a nostalgic status for many students. 100 charts, the band has acknowledged that it was tough starting out in the music industry. In an interview with Rowan University Television Network earlier this year, We the Kings frontman Travis Clark gave some tips to aspiring college musicians: “Our advice is to con-

tinue to write music. I think at the end of the day, as far as there are, like, flashes in the pan as far as genres and acts and boy bands and things like that, the only thing that matters is songs. So, keep writing good songs.” If you’re looking for musical inspiration from an established band,

or simply want to relive your favorite moments from 2007, be sure to catch We the Kings’ acoustic set Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Living Room at 8 p.m. This is the opinion of Maria Nelson, a senior communication studies major from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Tweet comments to @ LALoyolan or email mnelson@theloyolan.

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Five ways to keep cool during the fall heat wave Britt Wit Elliot Britt

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os Angeles is known for having perfect weather — warm temperatures and sun year-round However, for the past month or so, the weather has been just a little too “perfect” as temperatures continued to soar. The constant hum of fans working overtime can be heard throughout each of LMU’s dorm buildings. If the fans just aren’t cutting it for you, here’s a list of some of the best ways to keep cool through this seemingly never-ending heat wave: 5. Take a dip LMU students have access to the pool on campus, but the hours are generally pretty limited. However, we’re only a brief fiveminute drive from the ocean. Plus, LMU has a few fountains across campus that are perfect for a quick swim. “Taking a dip in the Pacific Ocean always puts a smile on my face,” said sophomore economics major Michael Lhuillier. 4. Two words—necklace fan Hot off the runways of Los Angeles Fashion Week, necklace fans are the new fad of the season. Well, probably not, but they’re certainly practical and come in a variety of colors. These portable fans will come in handy throughout the day, and they can be found all over; Bed Bath & Beyond has a number of portable fan options for under $6.

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You know you live in Los Angeles when the temperature reaches triple digits in the middle of October. So what do you do when your dorm room has no air conditioning and you simply can’t take the heat? Use these five tips to find some relief. 3. Stay inside Literally stay indoors at all times. “Don’t go outside, ever. I feel like my apartment turned into a cave because we kept the blinds closed, lights off and had as many fans going as possible,” said sophomore theatre arts major Dani Blackhart. “Walking outside was like walking into a brick wall of heat.” “If it’s super hot out, I won’t go outside for any reason whatsoever,” said sophomore marketing major Katie Chadwick and an ad .

2. Buy another fan, and another, and another... You can never have enough fans going when it’s 100 degrees outside. Hopefully Target has restocked after LMU students totally wiped them out a few weeks ago. If you’re trying to save some cash, try placing a large bucket of ice in front of your current fan, as the ice will help cool the air being pushed out of the fan. 1. Waaaaattteeerrrrrrrrrr

That’s right, water. It’s essential for us to survive, and we need a lot of it, especially during times of intense heat. You can get a cold glass of water from the Lair and other eateries on campus for free when they’re open. Plus, maybe the cooks will let you stand in the walk-in freezer for a few moments if you beg them.

This is the opinion of Elliot Britt, a sophomore finance major from Maple Grove, Minnesota. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email ebritt@theloyolan.com.

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Staff picks: Uke it out with these songs The Doon-low Nicole Muldoon

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eloved Beatle George Harrison said it himself: “Everyone should have and play a ‘uke.’” As one of the cutest and cheeriest instruments in the world, the Hawaiian-born ukulele has deservedly gained more popularity over the past few decades. If you’re looking for something to put you in a good mood this midterms season, give these ukulele-heavy tunes a chance. 5. “Love Song 2009” - Dent May and His Magnificent Ukulele How could you pass up an artist whose amazing ukulele finesse is included in his name? Los Angeles-based singersongwriter Dent May released an entire album under his new moniker back in 2009. His whole album, “The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele,” is full of adorable, oddly beautiful tracks, but “Love Song 2009” is easily my personal favorite. 4. “When We First Met” – Hellogoodbye

There’s no instrument better suited for cutesy love songs than the ukulele. Pop band Hellogoodbye crafts an occasional ukulele-based love song, and each feels like a special treat. For another fun but slower-tempo ukulele track by the band, check out the equally brilliant song, “The Thoughts That Give Me the Creeps.” 3. “Lingering Still” – She & Him Actress and singer-songwriter Zooey Deschanel has drawn a lot of attention to the ukulele over the past few years. She frequently features the instrument in tracks from her musical collaboration with artist M. Ward as a part of their indie pop outfit She & Him. In “Lingering Still,” Deschanel provides her signature soulful crooning over the light sounds of the ukulele, which proves to be a pretty stellar combination. 2. “You and I” – Ingrid Michaelson This endearing track by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson is a ukulele classic. Even if you’re not a ukulele aficionado, you’ve probably heard the infectious song here and there. Between the happy melody, the sweet duet that happens midway through and the foot stomping at the end, the song is absolute

Upcoming Events There are plenty of events coming up on campus this week. Check out our picks here:

60 Second Lectures Oct. 21, 7:15-8:30 P.M. U-Hall 1000

Soul Cinema Series Oct. 21, 5-8 P.M. Deja View Movie Lounge

The Haunting of Hannon Little Dead Riding Hood Oct. 23, 8-10:30 P.M. William H. Hannon Library

Music Faculty Recital Oct. 24, 8-9 P.M. Murphy Recital Hall Information compiled by Kelsey Mangan, Graphic: Kevin Chan | Loyolan

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Need a mood booster as you finish up the last of your midterms? Check out these top five songs featuring the ukulele, one of the happiest instruments out there. twee perfection. If listening to someone sing “Let’s get rich and give everybody nice sweaters and teach them how to dance” doesn’t bring you out of the midterms daze for a moment, nothing will. 1. “Ain’t She Sweet” – George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr

It doesn’t get much better than having three Beatles casually hanging out together in the ‘90s on a picnic blanket in a park. Unless, of course, one of them happens to have a ukulele. If you want to see an amazing showcase of George Harrison’s mastery of the instrument, featuring Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as an added bonus,

search for “Ain’t She SweetMcCartney&Harrison on ukulele + Ringo (1994)” on YouTube. You won’t be disappointed.

This is the opinion of Nicole Muldoon, sophomore psychology major from Highland, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.

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University of Portland in which they won both. Madrigal has been one of the key offensive threats for the Lions since junior midfielder Adrien Perez went down with a season-ending injury. Madrigal’s talent was in full view against the Portland Pilots on Sunday. The Lions beat the Pilots 3-0 and Madrigal was a key component in two of the goals. Madrigal placed a corner kick across the box where freshman defender Cole Souza buried it. Madrigal then scored a goal himself from outside the box later in the first half. Madrigal is the team’s leading scorer and leading assister this season with 7 goals and 3 assists. 3. Jamie Lea, junior outside hitter, volleyball: The volleyball team faced two WCC opponents in Gersten Pavilion over the weekend. They first squared off against the University of San Francisco (USF) on Thursday night and then took on Santa Clara University on Saturday. Lea had a tremendous game against the Santa Clara Broncos on Saturday. Santa Clara was one of the top teams in the WCC prior to the game. Lea had 25 kills in the match and helped the Lions come back from a two-set deficit to win 3-2 against the Broncos. She also had two digs and one block assist against Santa Clara, and nine kills and two digs when the Lions faced off against the USF Dons. Lea was tied for most kills during the weekend and is second on the team for

the season with 268. 2. Sarah Sponcil, sophomore outside hitter/setter, volleyball: Sponcil also had an outstanding weekend for the volleyball team. Sponcil was nothing but consistent this weekend against the Dons and the Broncos. Against San Francisco, Sponcil had 17 kills to lead both teams (compared to USF, who had zero players in double figures). Sponcil also had five digs and one block assist. She added to her weekend stats when she earned 17 kills against Santa Clara in the five-set match. She also earned a double-double when she made 17 digs in the match. With these stats, Sponcil continues to lead the team in both kills (272) and digs (234) for the season. 1. Paul Blanchette, senior goalkeeper, men’s soccer: Blanchette played a major role in the Lions’ two wins this weekend. The team had been on a six-game losing streak and needed to turn things around if they wanted to compete for the WCC crown. Blanchette has had success this season in the net and showed why he started the season with four straight shutouts. Blanchette first faced off against Gonzaga on Friday and picked up five saves in the game. Each one of those saves was critical as the Lions took a narrow 1-0 over the Bulldogs. Blanchette again stood tall in the net when the team was going up against the Pilots and picked up five more saves for the weekend. He helped the Lions shut out Portland to pick up his sixth clean sheet of

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Senior goalkeeper Paul Blanchette earns the top spot on the LMUTA list for the second time this year. Blanchette earned two more shutouts this past week to bring his season total to six. He also recorded 10 saves in two games. the year. His efforts helped him win the WCC men’s soccer player of the week. This is the opinion of Jack Sullivan, a senior communication studies major from Las Vegas, Nevada . Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com.

LEO

LMU EXP Online, also known as LEO, is LMU’s new online system for students to get involved in student organizations. If you missed ClubFest, look out for the

upcoming ClubFest 2.0. But before then, here is how to log into LEO, create your profile and browse all the awesome ways to get involved on campus! CREATE YOUR LEO PROFILE Step 1: Log into http://lmu.edu/leo. Step 2: Use your LMU username and password to log into LEO. Step 3: Follow the steps to create your user profile. JOIN A STUDENT ORGANIZATION Step 4: Click “LMU|LA” at the top left corner of the screen in red. Step 5: Click “Browse Organizations” to begin your search for student organizations and all of their events!

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Fantasy First-Timer Don’t forget about instinct For the past couple of weeks, I have made some poor decisions regarding my fantasy team. My main issue is not knowing who to start as quarterback. I have put my faith in Matthew Stafford on several occasions and, overall, he is not having a good season. But this past week, he was going up against the Chicago Bears who do not have a great pass defense, and Philip Rivers was going against the Green Bay Packers, who were ranked fifth in pass defense. Everyone was telling me to sit Stafford, but I wanted to play him despite his past performances. In the end, I played Rivers and missed out on the 33 points Stafford could have racked up. Luckily, Rivers also played well and I easily defeated my friends in fantasy this week. But had this been like last week, when I lost by three points, switching to Rivers would have won me only a loss. Though getting advice is nice, sometimes you just need to ignore others and go with what you feel.

This is the opinion of sports editor Jack Sullivan, a first-time fantasy football owner.

To comment or share your own tips, email jsullivan@theloyolan.com

LION SPORTS

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and are bringing back most of their key players, led by ageless-wonder and five-time NBA champion Tim Duncan. The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers also stand out with their plethora of talent, both in the form of starters and key players off the bench. Some other stand outs are Kevin Durant-led Oklahoma City Thunder and Anthony Davis-led New Orleans Pelicans. 3. The Cavs are the team to beat: The pain of the loss at the Finals for LeBron James has stuck with him during the off-season. Now only 2-4 in the NBA Finals, LeBron and his (hopefully) healthy supporting cast look for redemption this season. With Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love back, the Cleveland Cavaliers look to rebound and make it back to the Finals. And realistically, who can stop them in the Eastern Conference? The revamped Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are the most likely threats, but there are still numerous question marks surrounding both teams regarding coaching and health concerns. Look for LeBron and Co. to be back in the Finals this season. 4. Springtime Youth: With a young Warriors team showing that they can win a title,

numerous teams have stocked up on young talent with the hopes of a breakthrough year. The Pelicans have been to the playoffs, but with new coach Alvin Gentry and arguably one of the best players in the league, 22-year-old Anthony Davis, they look to become part of the Western Conference Elite. With two former numberone picks in Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, as well as sophomore phenom Zach LaVine, the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to get to the playoffs for the first time since 2004. For the Los Angeles Lakers, a mixture of young guns like Julius Randle, D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson look to make L.A.K. (Life After Kobe), be on the rise. 5. The Swan Song of the Black Mamba: Over the past few years, injuries have ravaged the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant. With the next generation of superstars taking the league by storm, both the Lakers and Kobe have been left in the dust. For Bryant, the last year of his contract with L.A. could mean the last season you can go and see the Black Mamba in action. Yes, Kobe is way past his prime, and yes, the Lakers are a young team still trying to find its identity, but no one can take away what Kobe has done for both the Lakers and Los Angeles. Sure, he may

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The Los Angeles Lakers will be in a rebuilding phase during the 2015-16 season. The team will have to balance giving a proper send off for what might be Kobe Bryant’s last season and developing the young talent that they already have, so that they are better prepared for life after Kobe. not have been the next Michael time All Star, one of the most of the greatest teams of all time. Jordan, but he was the first and clutch players in NBA History), only Kobe Bryant. As a die-hard and sure, you may not like him Warriors fan, I’ve never liked either, but you have to respect This is the opinion of Drew Abesamis, a the Lakers, but I love watching the superstar he became. So get senior biology major from Walnut Creek, California . Tweet comments to Kobe play. He has accomplished out to Staples Center and watch everything he could in this league the Lakers, and in the future, @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com. (five-time NBA Champion, 17- you can say you’ve watched one

ATHLETE Athlete matt gooden Sport: Men’s Soccer Major: Civil Engineering

Class: Freshman Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

SPOTLIGHT Q: Who is one person from history that you would like to have lunch with? A: I think Thomas Edison. He would be really cool. Q: Would you rather be able to teleport or to fly? A: I think flying would be better. Q: Where is the best place to eat off campus?

Q. What has been your favorite class at LMU so far?

A: Anywhere in L.A.? Genwa, it is a Korean BBQ restaurant.

A: I would say Pre-Calculus. I enjoy math a lot because I’m an engineering major, so math is my strong suit.

Q: Who is your favorite movie character?

Q: Where is the best place that you have traveled to?

A: Samuel L. Jackson’s character from “Pulp Fiction,” Jules.

A: Jamaica. Both my parents are Jamaican, so we go every couple of years. Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? A: Ronaldo.

Q: Would you rather score the game-winning goal or clear a game-winning shot off the back line? A: Definitely clear the game-winning shot. As a defender, I want to defend first.

Q: Cristiano or the Brazilian Ronaldo? A: Cristiano.

Q: What is the best show on television right now?

Q: Would you rather have a lightsaber or a magic wand?

A: “American Horror Story.”

A: That’s a tough one. I think I would have to go with the magic wand. Q: Do you prefer summer or winter? A: I prefer winter.

Q: If you could play any other sport, what would it be? A: I think I would play tennis if I didn’t play soccer. Information compiled by Jack Sullivan, Sports Editor; Graphic: Xian Wong | Loyolan

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SCORES UPDATE W. SOCCER

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at USF

at Air Force

3-0 W

VOLLEYBALL 3-2 W

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Top storylines for NBA season

GOLF In their most complete performance of the season, LMU Men’s Golf shot a threeround 842 to win the 2015 Bill Cullum Invitational. The team’s collective score was the second best in the program’s history for a 54-hole tournament, coming just one stroke shy of tying the previous record, set in 2007. Five Lions finished in the top-20, with four of the golfers setting career bests. The team will travel to Maui for the Ka’anapali Classic next, beginning on Nov. 6. SWIMMING The 2015-16 swimming season kicked off this past weekend for the Lions at the Malibu Invitational. Five swimmers won individual events during the two-day event, and plenty more earned top-eight finishes. LMU completed a 1-2-3 sweep of the 500 freestyle on Friday. Junior Hannah Calton, LMU’s record holder in the 200 butterfly, won that very event Saturday by more than three seconds, while junior Kailee Mora won the 50 butterfly by over half of a second. After a promising debut, the Lions will travel to Phoenix for a meet at Grand Canyon University. VOLLEYBALL After terrific performances on the way to home wins last week against San Francisco and Santa Clara, senior setter Hannah Tedrow was honored as the WCC Player of the Week. This is the second time Tedrow has won this award and the first time a Lion has won it this season. Tedrow posted 40 assists against San Francisco, and a 6th-highest in school history 77 assists in the Saturday match against Santa Clara. The Lions faced a two-set deficit before going on to win the match against the Broncos in five-sets. MEN’S SOCCER The Lions take a break from WCC play this week, as they head to Big Ten competitor Penn State for a match Wednesday. The Lions are riding a two-match win streak, with both wins being conference shutouts (the fifth and sixth of the season). Senior goalkeeper Paul Blanchette was awarded his second WCC Player of the Week award this season after said shutouts. The Lions’ break allows them some reprieve after a rollercoaster start to the season: They won the first five before a six-match losing streak. The team will resume league play on Oct. 30. CROSS COUNTRY Both the men and women saw success this weekend at the Bronco Invitational, hosted by Santa Clara. Three LMU women placed in the top 10 individually on the way to a blowout victory for the Lions. They totaled 58 points, while runner-up San Jose State scored 133. LMU’s men finished as the runner-up, scoring 108 points to edge out Cal (114) for the 2nd spot. The “B” squad will race at next week’s event while the top runners prepare for the 2015 WCC Championships.

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The Golden State Warriors won their first NBA Championship since 1975. This season the team will be looking to avoid another 40 year hiatus and will be relying on the talent of the last seasons MVP of the league Steph Curry and sharpshoooter Klay Thompson.

Strange but Drew Drew Abesamis Contributor

top 5 storylines to follow for the upcoming season (in no particular order). 1. Bay Area Back-to-Back: Last season’s NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors, are primed for another run at the title. With the crucial re-signing of Draymond Green and the only significant loss being David Lee in the offseason, the Dubs will bring back most of the pieces of their historic championship team. Although another 67-win season will be

hard to reach, reigning MVP Steph Curry and his fellow splash bro Klay Thompson may have something to say about that. 2. How Will the West be Won: Each year, the Western Conference seems to get stronger with multiple teams standing in the way of the Warriors’ quest for a repeat. Perhaps the biggest threat is the San Antonio Spurs, who acquired perennial All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge,

B LMU Top Athlete: Week eight efore the LMU basketball teams’ seasons gets underway, the NBA season will tip off on Oct. 27. As a devoted basketball fanatic, here are my

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Sully Speaks Jack Sullivan Sports Editor

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MU sports teams had a terrific week as combined, they went 5-0 against conference opponents. With the ends of the season coming near, conference games are even more important if the teams want to win their respective conferences and earn bids to the NCAA tournament. Here are the top athletes of last week. 5. Kirk Wilenius, redshirt junior goalkeeper, men’s water polo: The men’s water polo team had only one game this weekend against Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) opponent No. 14 Air Force Academy. The Lions had a record of 5-10 and was on a two-game winning streak. Wilenius was in the net for the entirety of the game and racked up 10 saves. Wilenius also added a goal in the closing seconds of the first period. The Lions never trailed in the whole match and the team won 13-10. They are now 1-1 in the WWPA and will next play Concordia University on Thursday at Burns Rec before returning to WWPA action on Saturday against UC San Diego. 4. Alvaro Madrigal, sophomore forward, men’s soccer: The men’s soccer team played two games against West Coast Conference (WCC) foes, first against Gonzaga University and then, the See LMUTA| Page 22

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Redshirt junior goalkeeper Kirk Wilenius is no stranger to the LMUTA list. Wilenius has made frequent appearances in the Top 5 list due to his strong performances in the net this season.