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The Tunnel of Oppression and Hope, put on by Ethnic and Intercultural Services, was held on Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9 in St. Robert’s Hall. The event is held every two years and explores issues of contemporary inequality in society by providing information, provoking discussions and highlighting progress that has been made. This year, the event highlighted topics such as racism, homophobia, classism, immigration laws, homelessness, rape, genocide and body image.
In honor of Veterans Day, LMU’s Veteran Programs is partnering with various other organizations to put on Veterans Appreciation Week on campus. Filled with a variety of different events, the program hopes to spread awareness and honor LMU community members who are veterans. To celebrate the LMU veteran population in particular, as well as all U.S. veterans, the week will start tomorrow night with a candlelight vigil. The vigil will be held outside of the Veterans Memorial Wall, located in front of Hilton Center for Business. The following afternoon on Tuesday, Nov. 11, the program will host its annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Lawton Plaza from 12 to 1:30 p.m., which Student Affairs Associate Nora Romero described as “one of [her] favorite events on campus.” On Wednesday evening, the Loft will be offering two free beers to any veteran to express gratitude for his or her service from 4:30 to 7 p.m. On Thursday, the Student Veterans Organization will have a table set up during Convo to collect food and clothing donations for veterans. Friday will conclude the Veterans Appreciation Week with the AFROTC Flag Ceremony at 5 p.m. at the Alumni Mall flag poles. The Student Veterans Organization is a student-run club that celebrates veterans and See Veterans Week | Page 3
Students encouraged Jenna Marbles sits to ‘live the Lion’s code’ down with LMU LMU CARES promotes its new campaign to prevent and combat sexual misconduct. Amanda Lopez Asst. News Editor @amandalo
LMU Campus Awareness Resource Education Services (LMU CARES) strives to educate the LMU community about sexual and interpersonal misconduct and prevention, while also providing support and resources for those who have been affected. During Convo on Thursday, Nov. 6, LMU CARES invited the LMU community to learn more about the program, as well as its newest campaign called “Live the Lion’s Code.” Briana Maturi, special assistant to the senior vice president of Student Affairs and the person in charge of overseeing the LMU CARES program, explained the goal of this campaign. “‘Live the Lion’s Code’ is really our campaign that’s bringing programming into action. So living the Lion’s Code means being bold, it means being courageous, it means being supportive, it means being loyal, it means
being respectful—that’s what it means to be a Lion,” Maturi said. “By living the Lion’s Code, it means that we are a community that stands against sexual misconduct, and we’re a community that’s willing to step up for each other. So that’s the idea behind the campaign.” Many LMU students were drawn to the LMU CARES table at Convo, in part due to the brightly colored shirts that read “LMU CARES, and I Do Too.” At the table, LMU CARES representatives encouraged all who attended to ‘like’ the Facebook page and follow LMU Cares on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest LMU CARES news. Everyone who participated received a free T-shirt, and some also received adhesive cellphone wallets, drawstring backpacks and cubes with information about consent and the Lion’s Code . Maturi believes social media is a powerful tool that can be used to spread awareness and create change, which is why this event was primarily focused on social media platforms. “I think there are a number of ways for us to be actively part of making change and shifting culture. One way is doing programs and attending workshops, like the LMU CARES See LMU CARES | Page 3
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Jenna Marbles, one of the most popular YouTube content contributers, visited LMU this past Thursday, Nov. 6, in Burns Back Court to answer questions from the LMU community in a Q&A setting. For more about the event, read Bianca Andrea’s article on Page 9 and read this week’s Burning Questions with two fans who waited to see Jenna for nine hours on Page 3.
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Delta Zeta holds Turtle Tug, annual jello tug-of-war philanthropy event Delta Zeta held its annual Turtle Tug philanthropy event this past Saturday, Nov. 8, in Sunken Garden. Turtle Tug is a tug-of-war competition in which participants compete on teams of eight over pools of green jello. All proceeds for the philanthropy event went toward Delta Zeta’s philanthropic partners, which include The Painted Turtle camp as well as other speech and hearing organizations. The event featured a variety of activities in addition to tug-of-war such as a raffle, pizza lunch for participants and Alex’s Lemonade Stand, which raises money to fight against childhood cancer. Many of the teams were comprised of members from various on-campus organizations that came together to raise money for Delta Zeta’s philanthropy.
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This issue, Copy Editor KiMi Robinson sits down with Jenna Marbles fans freshman civil engineering major JasMin Khoe
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Ian O’Brien (IO): I got here at like 11 a.m. and she got here at 1:30 p.m., after class. We were actually on the wrong side, so they let us get in the front. JasMin Khoe (JK): We were the only people there. No one else got here early.
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Do you do this with a lot of guests who come to LMU?
IO: I actually got one of the two pictures that Josh Peck took after his visit. I had a really big thing for Josh — he was part of my childhood. My sister is absolutely obsessed with [Jenna], and she’d be so mad if I didn’t come. JK: I just really like Jenna; I didn’t go to the Josh Peck event. I was like, ‘I have to see Jenna!’ I’ve seen all her videos. I think all the stuff Mane does is super good. I love that they put on events for LMU. But this one, for sure, I had to be there.
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JK: I like the one where she just got her dog, Peach. She did a Kermit, Peach and Marbles video. It’s super new, one of her latest. Another video I like is [How to Avoid Talking to People You Don’t Want to Talk To]. It’s hilarious. IO: Yeah, that’s mine too — anything with “The Face.”
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What do you want her to talk about tonight?
IO: I think it’ll be cool to hear her talk about how she got started – she does in some of her videos. She talks about where she came from and how she got started, but it’ll be cool to hear from her in person. That’s such a rare thing, to get that famous on YouTube. JK: I think she’s the only female in the top 10 YouTubers, and I want to hear about how she’s gone about being such an important person and how she got there.
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What would be your dream conversation to have with Jenna Marbles?
JK: I had a broken ankle this past summer, and I was super depressed because I was in my bed and not doing anything all summer. I just watched a bunch of her videos. I wanted to tell her how much she inspired me and helped me through that. I guess I just wanted to thank her for being awesome. IO: I just want to tell her how much she did for my sister because my little sister in high school had a really tough time with her social life, so when she was depressed, when she was really sad about anything, she’d just go home and watch a Jenna Marbles video and then talk my ear off about it. She did so much for my sister; I’m just really grateful. I’m going to get a picture with her and get her an autograph.
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Marbles, Kermit or Peach?
JK: I love dogs, so all of them. IO: I’ve gotta say Kermit, just because I think she has the most character with Kermit. He’s hilarious.
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Guess how many subscribers she has. (Answer: 14.2 million.)
JK: Two million IO: Are you serious? It’s like 8.4 million.
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Code Certified workshop,” Maturi said. “But another way is just using social media, which is a way that we are all so easily connected. So the goal of today is to get people to be involved on the Twitter account, be involved with the Facebook account and Instagram and following LMU CARES so that we, as a community, can easily share information and be part of the change. It’s just a way to continue doing so.” Senior sociology major Joerelle Rivera serves as an intern for LMU
CARES. Rivera has witnessed the growth of LMU CARES since its formation. She believes that, so far, the program has been immensely successful and encourages all members of the LMU community to use all the resources the program has to offer. “I hope to see LMU CARES continue to grow, eventually into its own safe space on campus, and for its programs to reach an even wider majority of the student body. Actually, and the staff/faculty as well. Everyone at LMU should know what LMU CARES is and [use] its resources,” Rivera said.
Maturi agrees with Rivera, and notes that LMU should always “Live the Lion’s Code.” She expressed what living the Lion’s Code meant to her. “For me, living the Lion’s Code is about being a member of the community who cares about others and who’s willing to respect others, particularly when it comes to consent, as well as willing to be able to step up and step in and be someone for others. That’s the importance of bystander intervention; we all need to be there for each other, and that’s how we create a safer community,” she said.
tion Week in order to show support for the people who have served our country, many of whom are LMU community members themselves. “By attending the events, it creates an awareness of the veteran presence on campus,” Ellspermann said. Romero was in agreement with Ellspermann and she believes that students and community members should recognize student veterans. “I think of my colleague Diane Delgado, a veteran and recent grad
here at LMU,” Romero said. “She wasn’t in a war and didn’t have to fight, but she did give her time selflessly to our country, in order that we may continue our free lifestyles and ensure that all of our borders are safe.” For more information on Veterans Appreciation Week and the events that are being held on campus, visit the Veterans Appreciation Week tab on the LMU Student Affairs Division website.
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t’s that time of year again – the time of year when midterms have (hopefully) passed, the sun sets by mid-afternoon and it’s so cold in the morning that it’s hard to muster up the courage to get out of bed. It’s also that time of year when LMU students begin registering for spring semester classes. Registering for classes can be a stressful situation. From finding time to meet with advisors and professors to determining if you will actually be able to graduate in four years, figuring out which classes to take and how to structure your schedule is difficult, especially when you have to take into account the likelihood of your waking up before 11 a.m. – which, for many of us, is practically impossible. But we here at the Loyolan think that choosing your classes wisely – as in, not basing your schedule on what time you wake up – is vital to getting the most out of your college experience. While it is definitely important to consider your sleeping schedule, social life, work commitments and leisure activities when making your schedule, it’s important to remember that college is first and foremost about education. There are so many fantastic professors and incredible classes at LMU that registration should be an exciting process. With the University’s transition to the new Core and its push for academic excellence, the assortment of classes has changed to allow for more interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Seeking out those integrative classes can make for a more full and meaningful learning experience. It’s easy to look at the classes you need
to graduate and fill your schedule with the bare minimum. It’s also easy to peruse Rate My Professors for the easiest and hottest professor. But neither of those things will likely result in a classroom experience that expands your horizons or adds meaning to your life. Looking for the easiest way out of a requirement is tempting, but it is also indicative of a lack of academic fervor and intellectual curiosity. Perhaps, instead of looking for the easiest class, we should ask our friends and colleagues which professors changed their lives, which classes made them want to get up in the morning despite the temperature being under 70 degrees and which assignments felt less like chores and more like privileges. Because, after all, isn’t that what college should be about? For many of us, college is the last stepping stone before fully committing to the workforce, or at least fully committing to a graduate degree in a specific area. Drudging through classes that don’t excite you could lead you to a career with similarly underwhelming effects. College is about finding out what makes you tick. Taking classes outside of your major, or even in areas of study that you have yet to explore, could lead you to realize newfound areas of interest. So yes, registering for classes can be lame. It can be time-consuming, stressful and downright frustrating. But it can also be a time to reestablish exactly why you’re here. Making a good life for yourself and finding a compatible career begins with discovering your passions, and registering for the right classes is definitely a good place to start.
It happens here: an open letter Chenelle Nº5 Chelsea Chenelle
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t was fall of my freshman year. I finally felt like I had a grip on the sprawling landscape of San Francisco. I had bulked up my wardrobe with scarves and jackets, ready to take on the foreign weather. I carried with me the hopes of my family – I was the first to make it to college. I carried my own aspirations. Most importantly, I carried the possibility of a fresh start as a burgeoning young woman in the city of my dreams. But those hopes and that naïve sense of possibility were taken away from me the night I was raped. I was left empty, my humanity stripped from me, alone in a sea of skyscrapers. But this is not about me. This is about you. This is about the victim, the survivor, the one who refused to remain silent. The person behind the LMU alert – the reason I am writing. The reason I have to keep wiping my tears off my keyboard. The person who brought my reality back to me and forced me to confront it for the first time in four years. I don’t know you and I likely never will. I don’t know your situation. But I do know that heavy feeling you get when you leave the comfort of your home. Or worse, the fear you have turning any corner, even in your own space, because you no longer know who or what could be creeping just around it. The complete uncertainty of your every movement. And I’m sorry that this has become part of your reality. It haunted me for a while.
There will be people who tell you, “I understand.” But they don’t. No one can truly understand, especially when you cannot even understand it yourself. While you will come to process it on your own terms and understand it as much as humanly possible, no one’s experiences are the same. I am not here to tell you what to feel. I am here to help you know that new feelings will arise, and while they have arrived out of an abnormal
persuasion – having to choose between safety and justice. But somehow you were not phased, and in an insane moment of courage, you decided to say it does happen here and it is not OK. Eighteen year-old me would not even refer to what had happened as rape. But today, she is overjoyed by your emotional endurance. An endurance I have yet to build up to. Don’t walk alone at night. Don’t flash your cell phone. Don’t call attention to yourself. But we never did, did we? Tell us something we don’t already know. Prevention is important, but prevention isn’t a solution. Things will get hard, then they’ll get better – then they will get worse than ever before. People will ask questions, even though the answers to those questions are none of their business. People will tell you this or that, whatever they think you should do next or how to get over it. Shutting out the never-ending cacophony of voices around you is impossible, so try to take it all with a grain of salt. Yet, just when you think you’re at your wit’s end, and when all hope seems lost, remember this letter. Remember that there is not only me, but a sea of people you will never know, with histories you will never uncover and stories that will never be told, all irrevocably affected by the actions you chose to take. No matter how the situation came to light, thank you for not standing down. We all stand alongside you, silently, endlessly shouting “enough is enough,” because you opened the door for our voices to be heard.
“But this is not about me. This is about you. This is about the victim, the survivor, the one who refused to remain silent.”
situation, the things you feel are as natural as night giving way to day. I wish I could tell you things will be all right, but that’s a lie. Things aren’t all right and I cannot say when or if they ever will be. But don’t do what I did. Don’t fake a smile for your parents. Process it. Confront it. Do whatever you can to know justice. You’re a hero to me, and that’s not a sweeping claim meant to liven your day, although I hope it does. You have done what so many other survivors are unable to do: bring attention to the reality of rape, especially on a campus that likes to gloss over the harsher realities of college life. It doesn’t happen here. We have an awareness program. It’s different. Bullshit. We all have our reasons for not going to the police – access, ability, terror or
This is the opinion of Chelsea Chenelle, a senior art history major from San Diego, California. Email comments to cchenelle@theloyolan.com.
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Teach For America reduces education inequity Rene Silva Contributor
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s students at LMU, we are fortunate to have many incredible opportunities: Alternative Break trips to Guatemala and Atlanta, Awareness Weeks, Madness at Midnight and intramural sports competitions. But thinking about the experiences and impact we want to have after graduation is oftentimes more difficult. Lately, I have been thinking about that question: What in the world am I going to do after I graduate? Today, only six percent of students in the United States’ lowest-income communities will graduate from college by the time they are 25 years old. As someone who has experienced the struggle to overcome this statistic first hand, I believe that our generation has a vital role to play in changing that statistic. For me, the question of what I could do after graduation actually has a second part – what should I do? Like many students, I can’t see myself sitting at a desk all day – not given the studies that I’ve read and what I know about educational injustice and the challenges facing communities across the United States. As a first-generation Latino college student, I have access to opportunities that my parents did
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A Teach For America participant helps New Jersey students with schoolwork in October 2013. not and that many kids growing up the way I did still don’t. Oftentimes, I think of my friends and cousins whose ambitions were just as great as mine and their intelligence often greater back home in San Jose, raising children or working two part-time jobs rather than worrying about exams or picking classes. I worked hard to get to, and through, college and I struggled along the way like many first-generation college students do, but I also know that it was the hard work of many
others that got me to this point. If just a few things were different— a different teacher, a different group of friends— I might not be a Loyola Marymount student. I think educational inequality is the most important social justice issue facing the nation, which is why I’m joining Teach For America (TFA) in the Bay Area next year. Programs like TFA provide committed young people with the opportunity to work against systems of injustice, not just for two years, but for a life-
time. Thinking about what I can and should do with the opportunities I currently have access to, I know it will involve working with kids, students in whom I know I’ll see myself reflected and who I hope will see themselves in my story. Because of the odds these lowincome students are up against, teaching them is an incredibly challenging and humbling profession that requires extraordinary leadership and perseverance. Every day, teachers push them-
selves to give our most at-risk students the education they deserve. Recent college graduates work in close partnership with the parents, teachers and community members who have been working towards justice and equality long before they arrived. All of this can and should be daunting. But I do not want a job that lets me turn a blind eye to the inequalities that kids face every day. I want one that holds me accountable for the injustices that plague our communities. Although I did not create them, I would still bear responsibility if I chose not to address them. Teach For America provides college students and recent graduates with the opportunity to join a network of more than 47 thousand people working relentlessly to make access to opportunity equitable. It is a network of leaders vastly diverse in background and experience, working across the country to create change. But corps members are all united in the fundamental belief that a quality education is not a privilege – it is a right. As LMU students, we can fight to ensure all students get to exercise that right. As you think about what in the world you are going to do after you graduate, I hope you consider TFA as an option and visit our campus TFA office for more information. This is the opinion of Rene Silva, a senior sociology major from San Jose, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinon, or email dfeldman@theloyolan.com.
BuzzFeed: Is it real journalism? Sean Baba Contributor
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ood stories get a lot of readers. That’s true across journalism and history. But more people care about entertainment. A great Beyoncé story will get more attention than anything else.” Most people would agree with this observation by Ben Smith, the Editor-in-Chief of viral Internet laboratory, BuzzFeed. This quotation is embodied by Hollywood tabloids, which succeed consistently only because they’re saturated with entertainment news. Though good stories garner a lot of readers, they should also explore the unpleasant news that matters. At the helm of a successful website, Smith understands how to reach millions of people; Buzzfeed received an astronomical 130 million unique users due to its listicles, pictures and videos last November. Considering its frequent presence on social networking, BuzzFeed has tremendous influence on what the American public pays attention to. Though Smith’s observation is mostly harmless, his words come from a Poynter article published in March 2013 titled, “Three lists about BuzzFeed’s serious journalism.” in which he commented on BuzzFeed’s creation of BuzzReads, a section dedicated to longform articles relevant to international and breaking news. Though this departure from its usual content is notable, I’m still unconvinced. BuzzFeed continues to operate on Smith’s principle of entertainment. The
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company thrives on what’s viral, not what’s credible. To BuzzFeed’s credit, the climate of journalism is vastly changing. To give you a sense of what I mean, there is already a Wikipedia entry on “the decline of newspapers.” Our generation of college students relies on “hashtags” and “trending” bits on social networking to be informed because the Internet dispenses news that is fast and accessible. Consider the Arab Spring in the Middle East at the beginning of 2010. The power of social media to spread democratic ideas mobilized discussion in the region. Yet, as the Internet also allows some of us to form our impressions from the news, our information lacks the contextual, comprehensive and investigative prowess of accurate reporting. These days, we always run the risk of forming lofty misconceptions about what is happening across the world. I think this reflects a need for better-integrated news sources, something that BuzzFeed is continuing to attempt. BuzzFeed may not be the most accurate or reliable vehicle for in-
formation, but its successes have pioneered a different way of sharing news. BuzzReads still uses lists, videos and pictures that accompany long-form stories: a formula that might have potential. Still, I see a viral laboratory experimenting with journalism, yet relying on its usual tricks to receive clicks rather than meaningful interpretation. You don’t have to look farther than the Loyolan to see how Buzzfeed impacts print journalism. When lists and other entertainment features appear alongside the news, I like to call this “BuzzFeed journalism.” These aren’t bad practices, but they do stray from the formal way opinions are expressed in print. Some of these features reflect the casual and amiable interests of some of our students in a tone that makes our newspaper’s voice personable. However, a constant use of BuzzFeed tactics eventually degrades the credibility of our print for the sake of its readership. This is the weakness of BuzzReads; it still doesn’t read like a dependable newssource. Likewise, the Loyolan is not a news-
feed or a magazine, but its writers still manage to use BuzzFeed journalism to their advantage, so maybe BuzzFeed has a couple of tricks to contribute to modern journalism. You could say that this is “1 Reason Why BuzzFeed Journalism Matters.” Given our technology-oriented behavior, the unappealing news must be still exposed in a palatable way. I recall a poster I once saw quoting news literacy educator Brenda Butler. It read, “Journalism is to inform and enlighten; to expand the dialogue; to probe and provoke; to stimulate and engage; to show the way or present another.” Perhaps with BuzzFeed’s evolution and success, it will be able to present another credible way of deliver-
ing the news. It currently has a staff of talented writers who can utilize the company’s large readership and cash flow for the benefit of informing the public in accurate, ethical ways. The Huffington Post, a digital news website, managed to win a National Reporting Pulitzer Prize in 2012. BuzzFeed is not quite there. Even after a year and a half of “serious” writing, BuzzFeed journalism has yet to shine a light on truth.
This is the opinion of Sean Baba, a junior English and music double major from Gardena, California. Tweet comments to @ LoyolanOpinon, or email dfeldman@theloyolan.com.
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The Farrelly brothers presented at ‘Masters’ The Conor Report Conor O’Callaghan Staff Writer
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MU’s School of Film and Television hosted another edition of the “Hollywood Masters” series with Bobby and Peter Farrelly, writers and directors of “There’s Something About Mary” and, of course, the legendary “Dumb and Dumber” on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The interview was conducted by Features Editor of The Hollywood Reporter, Stephen Galloway. Originally from Rhode Island, these brothers have come a long way from where they started. Growing up, they loved comedies such as “The Three Stooges” and “Andy Griffith,” but they never considered going into filmmaking until much later. After graduating from college, they both tried their hand at the business world which, according to them, didn’t go so well. Peter ended up going to graduate school for creative writing, while Bobby worked on a patent for a large, circular beach towel. I’m not kidding. He tried to patent the circle. Eventually, Peter sold a script to Eddie Murphy Productions. Bobby began working on script revisions with Peter, and the two decided to work together as writers and directors. According to Peter, the brothers are “writers first, more than directors.” They focus on the story, maintaining that the script is the core of any film. When they develop a script, their process is writing the first act and letting it unfold from there. They aren’t big planners and prefer to
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Writers and directors, Bobby and Peter Farrelly, talked to SFTV students about their career in Hollywood featuring films such as “There’s Something About Mary” and “Dumb and Dumber To” for the “Hollywood Masters” series. let their characters guide their stories. “You can get away with murder if you love the characters,” Peter
said. So first, they craft characters that are flawed, funny and real – in other words, human. Once the audience connects with
them, everything else comes naturally. They see where the story takes them without having a set goal, a process which
has culminated in some fantastically funny films. Sometimes, jokes simply don’t work and need to be tweaked. To create their films, they put a lot of thought into each part of the production process. The brothers also offered some insight into the film industry. They told the story of a producer who loved their film “Kingpin” and offered to be involved in whatever it was they made next, no questions asked. It turned out to be the successful and memorable “There’s Something About Mary.” “That’s Hollywood in a nutshell,” Peter joked. To get a movie made, they said, you don’t say that you want to make a movie. “Tell them you’re making the movie; no matter what the budget is, you tell them it’s a surefire thing and the interest level rises. But don’t get your hopes up, because it’s hard to get movies made, it really is,” Peter said. The Farrelly brothers are very successful and clearly talented filmmakers. More than that, though, the interview revealed that they are down to earth, friendly and, I suspect, glad to share their knowledge with the next generation of filmmakers. Their latest project, “Dumb and Dumber To,” is bound to be as undeniably hilarious as the first two films in the franchise. The final “Hollywood Masters” event of the second season will be held on Nov. 12 with actress Hilary Swank who has starred in films such as “Million Dollar Baby” and “P.S. I Love You.” This is the opinion of Conor O’Callaghan a senior film production major from Pasadena, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email ibabadjanian@ theloyolan.com.
Latest Faculty Pub Night provokes self-reflection LMU professor presents his ideas on character for Faculty Pub Night. Nicolle Periola Life+Arts Intern @LoyolanArts
Who should I become? What is my purpose? What are the consequences of our actions? William H. Hannon Library’s latest speaker for its Faculty Pub Night series presented these self-reflective questions on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Professor of philosophy Bri-
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an Treanor discussed the main themes of his book “Emplotting Virtue: A Narrative Approach to Environmental Virtue” at the latest edition of Pub Night. Treanor’s discussion explored the concept of virtue ethics in the context of environmental philosophy. He emphasized that humans construct their character and ethical nature from their intimate relationship with narratives that help them “view the human place in the natural world.” “My favorite quote of the evening was, ‘the more books you read, the less harm they do,’” said William H. Hannon Library Events Specialist Carol Raby discussing how books can affect peoples’ views of the world. According to Treanor, people have the ability to thrive through building character and ethics. A person’s character can be recreated in order to live “more happily, more sustainably and more virtuously in a diverse, beautiful, wondrous and fragile world.” “No one is born courageous, temperate or honest. We start imitating these actions and over time [establish virtues…]. Virtues are habits, [they are] dispositions that contribute to individual flourishing,” Treanor said. Treanor’s discussion stirred the audience, encouraging some to apply his inspiring words to their own life.
“I like how [Treanor] said that you should not only experience reading the same genre … You should also experience other reading material so you’re more aware of different perspectives,” senior accounting major Stephanie Chau said. The fourth and final edition of Faculty Pub Night this semester
will feature Assistant to the Executive Director of Alumni Relations Thomas Buckley, author of “Establishing Religious Freedom: Thomas Jefferson’s Statute in Virginia.” The event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 2 on the third level of the William H. Hannon Library in the Von der Ahe Family Suite at 5:30 p.m.
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LMU loses its marbles over Mane’s latest guest Bianca Andrea Contributor
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et at me, baes,” Jenna Mourey, better known as Jenna Marbles, said as Mane Entertainment kicked off its “All Access Q&A” session with the YouTube star last Thursday night in Burns Back Court. A celebrity in her own right, Mourey has acquired over 14 million YouTube subscribers. With her weekly videos, dubbed “Sexual Wednesdays,” her brash yet honest sense of humor is what has given this YouTube sensation the cult following she deserves. Wearing a gray cardigan, leggings and black stiletto boots, Mourey glowed as she walked with fellow video blogger and boyfriend, Julien Solomita. Hundreds of fans eagerly waited to ask Mourey questions, mainly about her creative process, love life and, of course, her two dogs, Kermit and Marbles, and her new puppy, Peach, who have become little stars themselves. Frequently featured in her videos, Kermit, a miniature Italian greyhound with a cartoon-like personality and Marbles, a small, feisty chihuahua, have their own Internet following. Each has its own Twitter and Instagram account as well as a line of plush dog toys. So, yes, you too can have your very own Kermit and Marbles. Though Mourey humbly claimed she “didn’t know what she was doing [speaking] at LMU,” she is no stranger to higher education, having obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Suffolk University and her master’s in sport psychology and counseling at Boston University. When Mourey found herself unable to find a job in her field of study, she discovered YouTube and purchased her first MacBook, teaching herself the ins and outs of iMovie. Originally thinking the videos she uploaded would only be seen by her friends and family, she soon saw the effect she had on outside view-
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Mane Entertainment invited YouTube star Jenna Marbles to talk to LMU students on Thursday, Nov. 6 about her success with weekly videos like “How To Trick People Into Thinking You’re Good Looking,” which gained over 5.3 million views in its first week. ers when she released a video in 2010 titled “How To Trick People Into Thinking You’re Good Looking,” which was viewed over 5.3 million times in its first week. With such a huge following, there are bound to be those who are anti-Marbles.
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LMU students lined up outside Burns Back Court for the opportunity to witness Internet sensation Jenna Marbles in person, she has garnered over 14 million subscribers on her successful YouTube channel.
And yes, Mourey admitted to reading the slew of negative comments left on her videos. When asked how she deals with that negativity, Mourey responded, “Take your little rainbow, ride straight on it, and just go.” Take that, haters.
This is the opinion of Bianca Andrea, a senior English major from San Luis Obispo, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email ibabadjanian@ theloyolan.com.
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but a cheering section nonetheless. There were some members of the women’s basketball team across the court on the other set of bleachers who provided the most verbal support. They got a shout out in my tweets. What started out in my mind as a pretty standard job with little excitement turned into an actionpacked event that had me gripping my seat, yelling and nearly falling out of my chair. The match started with a set win for Gonzaga, then a win for the Lions. It was back and forth until the score was tied 2-2 in the fifth and final set of the match. With tensions rising, I glanced to my right to exchange looks of excitement with my fellow Lions in that tiny fan group. My heart dropped when I realized these Lions were actually Bulldogs, and our sad fan group was nonexistent. As the Lions pulled through to get the thrilling 3-2 victory, families cheered on the team, the opposition left the pavilion and I sat there ecstatic for our Lions but incredibly disappointed in our lack of school spirit. I’ve attended many games and have seen these athletes play before, but this game really stuck with me. Observing it as less of a critic and more like a fan was exhilarating and left me extremely impressed. These athletes are so talented, and, win or lose, always give a great performance. Watching them dive to the floor
to pancake the ball or leap out of bounds over the score tables to save a play made my jaw drop. I have always admired their dedication and ability. But I truly tip my hat to them now, because I can imagine that playing for this University can, at times, be very discouraging. These athletes work so hard and are not given even a sliver of the recognition they deserve. They travel to tournaments at school spirit powerhouses like BYU or Washington State University, where their opponent’s fans pack the stands and cheer so loudly your ears are ringing by the time you leave the game. They play home games like this one against Gonzaga, where there are more students from their opponent’s team present than students from their own school – students that are willing to fly somewhere to cheer their school on while our student body isn’t even willing to walk a couple hundred feet. And, I know, many things factor into the absence of fans at games. We are extremely busy as college students, and it is hard to make the time. However, I would also argue that on that Thursday evening a lot of you were either watching Netflix, scrolling through Yik Yak or staring at the wall in front of you debating the pros and cons of Sharkeez. My point is that a lot of us can make the time. And, even more than that, this time is well spent. Yeah, our teams lose games. But contrary to popular belief,
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Fans who came to the women’s volleyball team’s games this season were not disappointed. The volleyball team, as well as most of the LMU fall sports teams, have had great seasons that are entertaining fans. they also win. A lot of the time these wins come in an extremely exciting fashion. Using the excuse that our sports teams just aren’t any good as a reason for not attending these games is invalid. What it really comes down to is people not caring. And again, I know that when we all committed to a school without a football team, it was a given that the typical enthralling sporting experience would not be a reality
here at LMU. People didn’t care about the sports program then, so why should they care about it now? Short and simple: going to games is a blast. Attending with friends is a great time, regardless of the final score. There doesn’t need to be massive groups of people (although the more the merrier) with a marching band and cheerleaders to be a fun event. Bring a couple buddies and
you’ll all enjoy yourselves while supporting your fellow Lions – two great outcomes from just taking an hour or two out of your night. I encourage you all to try it out. You might surprise yourself with how much fun you can have. This is the opinion of Kassia Stephenson, a sophomore communication studies major from San Francisco, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email kstephenson@theloyolan.com.
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from Northern Iowa Area Community College. “It feels really good to be back after the injury,” Okonji said. “Being out for the entire season, it was good to just go out there and play. Coming back was kind of different, but I felt comfortable.” Not only was the team happy to welcome Okonji back, but they were also pleased to introduce Humphries to Gersten Pavilion. “It feels good to be out here with these guys,” Humphries said. “The guys got me for some open threes and the big men were clearing the lane for me, so give credit to them.” After the half, the Tritons made a slight run to give them a 43-42 advantage. That was their last lead of the night. The Lions quickly came back and put themselves ahead with as many as nine points. For most of the match, the score remained close, with the Lions staying in front. This led to the final minute of action where the Lions led 6665. With 40 seconds left in the game, the Lions got the ball to try to seal the deal. The team was clearly trying to run out the clock before taking a final shot. However, a broken play led to the ball coming loose. Senior guard Ayodeji Egbeyemi got the ball and tried to put it up before the
shot clock ran out. It appeared that he didn’t, but the referees made no call. The ball hit front iron and fell to junior forward Marin Mornar, who laid the ball in to put the Lions up by three. After a last-ditch three point shot by the Tritons, followed by a desperate layup, the game ended with the Lions winning 68-67. “There is a lot that we need to work on, but when your opponent shoots 38 percent, you are doing something right,” Dunlap said. “I was also pleased with our rebounding. I think we had an advantage in rebounding, and we took advantage of it.” This rebounding advantage was massive for the Lions, grabbing 39 boards to the Tritons’ 25. Humphries finished the game with 23 points, making him the team-leading scorer. Okonji had an all-around good game with 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists, despite fouling out. Though this win is exciting, it won’t help the Lions’ record. Instead, it will only be used as a confidence booster for the team. The Lions’ first regular season game will be against Southeast Missouri State University this Friday, Nov. 14, in Gersten Pavilion to kick off the LMU Classic followed by a match on Saturday, Nov. 15, against Boise State.
11-9 and then 12-9. This match had great ramifications for the conference tournament seeding since the Lions entered the game 3-2 in the WWPA. “[We knew about] their shooters and their ability to counter attack,” Head Coach John Loughran said. “That’s how they were able to hurt us. We now have the ability to match up against their shooters and stop their counterattack.” The game began well for the Lions as they got off to a quick start. After scoring in the first 30 seconds of the game, the Lions went on to lead 4-2 at the end of the first period. The team’s offense slowed in the second period, but the Lions went into the half ahead, 6-5. The Lions could have been further in front if it were not for the late goals in each period. The Falcons were able to score in the last 30 seconds of both the first and second period. “That goal at the end of the second period with three seconds left really hurts,” Loughran said. “It killed our momentum and gave them some. To me, that’s a matter of focus, finishing out the quarter and playing aggressive.” This momentum shift was clearly seen in the third quarter; as the Falcons were able to shut out the Lions while also adding four goals, giving the Falcons a 9-6 lead heading into the final period. The Lions were finally able to fight back in the fourth. Cvetkovic managed to break the scoring drought just 21 seconds into the
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Redshirt junior Kyle Etrata is clear about his and the rest of the men’s water polo team’s expectations for the WWPA Championships – winning it all. fourth quarter. After that, the team was able to tie the game with just two and a half minutes left. The comeback was almost complete, until the Falcons shut it down. Air Force’s Petar Jackovich scored his only goal of the match in the final two minutes to give the Falcon’s the go-ahead goal. The Lions were unable to score again, and fell to the Falcons for the third time this season with a final score of 10-9. The game was not without controversy, as is the case with most close games. Loughran was begging for a call that would send an opposing player out of the pool and give the Lions a final power play chance to tie the game. “The last play should have been a power play situation. [The official]
should have called an ejection,” Loughran said. “In the flow of the game it would have been the right call. They had some questionable calls in the center, but that’s not what cost us the game. The game was lost in the third quarter when we got away from what made us successful.” This loss puts the Lions at 3-3 in the WWPA heading into the conference tournament. This will likely leave them as a middle-ofthe-pack-seed, making it harder to advance. The Lions have a tune-up game against Long Beach State University before the WWPA championships on Nov. 13. This will be a great chance for the Lions to work on some plays for the conference tournament.
Soccer nets impressive win over Dons The men’s soccer team needed extra time in order to defeat USF. Andrew Rezk
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The men’s soccer team played the first of its last three games on Friday, Nov. 7, against the University of San Francisco Dons, who are undefeated in conference play. The Lions needed to win that game and the other two in order to have a chance at reaching the postseason this year, making this game the most important of the season. Head Coach Paul Krumpe commented on the Lions’ score against the Dons in the beginning of the game. “It was nice. It relaxed us and got us thinking, ‘Okay, we can score again.’” “It gave us a lot of confidence,” said senior defender Craig Nitti. “It was a huge boost.” Right from the start, the Lions looked sharp on offense, using great spacing and delivering crisp passes all night. It only took 17 minutes for the Lions’ good work on offense to pay off, when freshman forward Cruz Corral took a shot from just outside the box that was deflected and crawled into the net near the left post. The Lions took a 1-0 lead, an unusual situation for a team that is used to getting off to a rough start. “This week we really worked on moving the ball and getting our touches right, and I think it really showed tonight,” said Nitti of the team’s improved offense. “I just try to hold the ball
and connect to Adrien [Perez] or someone who can score,” freshman forward Alvaro Madrigal said of his part on the offense. “San Francisco drops a little, so we’ve been practicing moving on and off the ball, keeping the spacing.” Unfortunately, the lead didn’t last long. As the Lions relaxed a bit, the Dons snuck behind the defense and fired a shot into the top corner of the goal to tie the game 1-1. “It was a good wake up call,” Krumpe said. “It made the game interesting.” Coaches and players admitted that that goal was a result of the team letting up after it scored its first goal, and it was Corral’s player who found himself free near the box to score the equalizer. “One big rule is that five minutes after a goal, that’s when you’re the most vulnerable,” Nitti said. The first half brought the fans to their feet multiple times, including when sophomore midfielder Adrien Perez nearly sent in a bicycle-kick goal in the 41st minute. The game remained tied though and the two teams went into overtime. After the first period of overtime and some good shots for both teams, neither team was able to find a goal. In the second overtime, an excellent pass from junior midfielder Luc Brubaker led to a strong Perez strike from inside the box. USF’s goalie made the save, but the ball slipped out of his hands and rolled forward. Madrigal rushed in and scored the golden goal off of the rebound, as
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The Lions had one of their most exciting games of the year this past weekend against the University of San Francisco Dons, resulting in an overtime win. Freshman forward Alvaro Madrigal netted the winning goal in overtime to win 2-1. his teammates rushed the field to celebrate. “I couldn’t even feel anything. The rush of everyone running up to me and celebrating is just amazing,” Madrigal said. “It’s going to be a great memory.” Krumpe had told his team to take advantage of Sullivan Field in a unique way: “The field gets wet and there’s dew that forms,
so the ball will be wet. So on hard shots on the frame, you can get rebounds. It came true today. The great thing about college soccer is that you can celebrate overtime goals, because the game is over.” The Lions are now 2-1-3 in WCC play, following their match on Nov. 9 against Santa Clara University that resulted in a 1-1
tie. The next home game, and the team’s final contest of the season, is on Nov. 15 against the undefeated University of San Diego. “We’ve got to take this one game at a time,” said Krumpe. “We have to take care of our business against Santa Clara, and beat San Diego here for the second time.”
sports LIONBITES W. SOCCER The women’s soccer team’s final game against the University of San Diego Toreros resulted in a 2-0 defeat. In the first half of the game, the Toreros secured a one-goal advantage. In the final two minutes of the game, the Toreros continued their streak and scored the winning goal of the game. Prior to the game, the entire team and coaches honored senior Lions Jenni Benger, Amanda Dudley and Brianne Medved. Overall, the team ended the fall 2014 season with a 2-6-1 West Coast Conference record and a 9-8-2 overall record.
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Basketball begins the Dunlap Era Upcoming season looks promising after men’s basketball defeats UCSD. Jack Sullivan Sports Editor @jacksull2
W. BASKETBALL The women’s basketball team played two exhibition games this past week. On Monday, Nov. 3, the Lions defeated Cal State Dominguez Hills with an 88-86 win in their first exhibition game. The Lions continued their winning streak with a 79-62 win against Bethesda University on Sunday, Nov. 9. Junior guard Deanna Johnson led Sunday’s game with a total of 19 points. The Lions will begin the 2014-2015 season on Nov. 14 against Oklahoma State.
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The men’s basketball team witnessed the beginning of a new era as it played in its first competitive match with Head Coach Mike Dunlap leading the team. The Lions played UC San Diego in an exhibition match to warm up for the season. This is only the second time in program history that LMU has faced UCSD in men’s basketball. The Tritons won the first match in 1983, defeating the Lions 87-82. The Lions hoped to win this time around. The Lions started off the match on the wrong foot as freshman forward Petr Herman and sophomore forward Patson Siame were both given Class B technical fouls prior to the game. UCSD was awarded four free throws for these infractions, and UCSD’s Aleks Lipovic sank all four before the game even began. Once tip off did occur, things did not get much better for the Lions. The Tritons were scoring on nearly all of their drives and led halfway through the first, 28-14. But this is when the Lions kicked it into high gear. The team went on a 23-9 run to end the half in order to head into the locker room tied at 37-37. Both redshirt senior forward Godwin Okonji and junior guard David Humphries led the Lions up to this point with 10 and nine points, respectively. Niether played for LMU last season: Okonji suffered a leg injury as a result of a car accident that put him out for the entirety of last season,
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Men’s basketball won its first exhibition game on Thursday Nov. 6. Redshirt senior and forward Godwin Okonji earned 14 points, with seven rebounds and five assists for the team.
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The men’s water polo team faced conference opponents in its final two WWPA games.
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wo Thursdays ago, I was assigned to cover the women’s volleyball team for a home match against Gonzaga University. It was the team’s second time playing the Zags this season after an away defeat, 3-1. I interviewed the team prior to the match, and it was obvious they were fired up. Since it was a home game, the players were looking forward to having some support from the student body. After a weekend on the road and a threematch losing streak, they were pumped up and out for blood. My task at hand that night was to live tweet the game and keep all of our very eager Loyolan sports followers updated with the latest happenings in Gersten Pavilion. Ha. Since I was live tweeting, I was under less pressure to record every single detail of the game – I was able to sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Sitting in the crowd with 50 or so fans, I looked around observing the stands, which consisted of about 90 percent grandparents, parents and young kids. I’m not surprised. I’ve been to matches before and this was a pretty standard turnout. I was pleasantly surprised to see a small group of about 10 students in a little cluster to my right that formed a cheering section. A sad cheering section, no doubt, See Kassi’s Kolumn | Page 10
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The men’s water polo team had a critical weekend as it faced two Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) conference opponents. With a 2-2 conference record and the WWPA championships drawing closer, these matches have serious implications when it comes to seeding in the tournament. First, the Lions played California Baptist University at home. The Lancers entered the match with a 1-4 conference record and were looking to improve its standing in the conference. The match had both teams pushing for a victory, leading to a quality match up. Both teams were equally matched, as neither held a lead greater than than two points throughout the first four quarters. After junior center Vuk Cvetkovic put the Lions up 15-14 with one minute left in the game, the Lancers came back and tied it up with only 40 seconds remaining. That lastsecond goal sent the game into overtime. “It was a really big breakdown for us,” Cvetkovic said. “Overtime is something that shows how mentally tough you are. We were up for most of the game, but then they scored with only seconds left. It was tough for us.” Once in overtime, the Lions quickly set themselves apart from the Lancers. After an early goal by Cal Baptist, LMU went on to
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The men’s water polo team went 1-1 this weekend, beating the California Baptist University 20-17 this past Saturday Nov. 8, and losing to the Air Force Academy 10-9 on Sunday. score four straight goals, including three by redshirt sophomore utility player Liam Jennis. After a goal for both teams, the game ended with a 20-17 overtime victory for the Lions. “We were happy about the win, but we only thought about it for a few minutes,” redshirt junior attacker Kyle Etrata said. “After that,
we began focusing on [our next] match.” After this overtime win, the Lions had to face the Air Force Academy Falcons the next day. The Lions had previously played the Falcons twice already this season. Both resulted in losses, as the Lions were defeated See M. WPolo | Page 11