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The Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC) annual flag ceremony on Friday, Nov. 14, at the Alumni Mall flag poles concluded the events of LMU’s Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 10 to Nov. 14. The week included several other activities including a Veterans Day luncheon, a night event at The Loft Sports Lounge, a candle-light vigil to honor the veterans on the memorial wall and a clothes and food drive to honor, support and appreciate LMU and U.S. veterans.
“Veg Week” promotes sustainable lifestyles ASLMU hosts vegetarian week to promote alternative and healthy eating habits. Kaitlin Perata Copy Editor @laloyolan
In honor of its annual pre-Thanksgiving celebration, ASLMU will be hosting Veg Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 21st to promote sustainable, earth-conscious eating habits and provide students with information about alternative diets such as vegetarianism and veganism. The event coincides with World Vegan Month, which takes place annually during the month of November and celebrates and promotes veganism. Senior European studies major and ASLMU’s Director of Environmental Responsibility Ari Fields, who is in charge of planning Veg Week, explained that students should consider the effects of their food choices on the environment and be open to exploring other dietary options. “The purpose of Veg Week is to promote a greater understanding of sustainable lifestyles and diets that are beneficial both for individuals
and the environment. We at ASLMU would like to make it easier for students to see the connection between what they eat and how it affects our world and its resources,” Fields said. The four-day-long festivities will kick off on today with Meatless Monday in Malone 100 from 5:30-8 p.m. The event will be catered by Veggie Grill and will offer students a variety of healthy vegan options to choose from. Fields is also currently collaborating with the organization Thinking With, which describes itself as “a social justice student organization that uses creative empathy based design methods to approach social justice issues.” Thinking With is partnering with ASLMU and Veg Week “to educate the student body about the impact of animal agriculture and to offer Meatless Mondays as an option to help address this problem” on campus in the future. According to senior communication studies and women’s studies double major Miriam Vega, who is the director of social justice at ASLMU, social justice plays an important role in Veg Week. “Bringing awareness to issues such as vegetarianism and veganism is just as important as discussing any other topic. It See Veg Week | Page 3
LMU Startup Weekend (LMUSW) is nearing and will provide hands-on experience for those who have considered launching their very own startup. LMU and the Entrepreneurship Society have collaborated to present LMU’s very first Startup Weekend, which is to take place from Friday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 23 on the first floor of the Hilton Center for Business. For those interested in attending, there is a $25 cover fee to enter the event, which has been reduced from $120 to give more students the opportunity to attend. Students from LMU, the University of Southern California, the University of California at Los Angeles, Cal Tech, Santa Monica College, Woodbury University and Illinois State University have all been invited to attend LMUSW in an effort to bring students from various backgrounds together to foster new and unique ideas. Junior computer science and entrepreneurship double major Christopher Viglietta is the coordinator for the Center for Entrepreneurship and the lead organizer for LMUSW. He originally shared the idea of the event with Assistant Entrepreneurship Director Bryson Ishii, who thought the event would be important and helpful for students. Viglietta made it clear that while all students are invited to LMUSW, on average usually half of those who attend startup weekends have See LMUSW | Page 3
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The Foley Fountain has been dyed red to honor the 25th anniversary of the death of the Jesuit Martyrs of the University of Central America in El Salvador, their housekeeper and her daughter on Saturday, Nov. 16. The crosses in front of the fountain also serve to honor and commemorate the martyrs. [For more information see the graphic on Page 2.]
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Thisissue, issue,Managing News Editor This Julia Sacco sits down Editor Dan Raffety with senior sits down withrecording Head Coach Max Good, arts major Gavin Finn head the to talkcoach aboutof his job as LMU’s men’s basketball recording studio assistant team to talk about the at Interscope Records. upcoming season.
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It’s a pretty chill, low key job. I get to hang out with a bunch of great artists and help make sure everything goes smoothly for them.
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Is your job how you imagined it would be?
Kind of. I had more experience working with full bands, so the idea that most of the music in hip-hop and pop is computer-generated was a bit foreign. I had to quickly adjust to the different workflow.
Do you ever work with clients that make you starstruck?
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All the time. We’ve been working with Kendrick Lamar for the past four or five months, and I still get excited to work the days that he’s in. Seeing The Weeknd in action was a pretty crazy thing, too. Also, like less than a month into working there, I got to meet Dr. Dre. He was real as hell, but he’s also super intimidating. I definitely wouldn’t mess with him.
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Is working in the entertainment industry as exciting as people think it is? It is pretty exciting. I love being a part of such great work. But at the same time, it’s a little disheartening being in the midst of things and seeing the music industry slowly die while you’re trying to make a place for yourself. It’s a weird thing to witness.
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Have you always wanted to work in this industry?
I honestly wasn’t really into hip-hop and rap until I started working at Interscope. One day when I came in, Schoolboy Q was in working on his latest album, “Oxymoron.” I think this was right after “Collard Greens” got released. I heard some of the stuff he was working on, figured I’d check him out and pretty much fell in love with his previous album “Habits & Contradictions.” From there, I picked up stuff from the rest of TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment) and then branched off from there by going through the people featured on their songs. I found a lot of great artists that way.
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is essential to start this dialogue among our student body in order to expand our knowledge and live a healthy lifestyle that is eco-friendly,” she said. Tuesday will feature a talk on vegetarian and sustainable diets in Malone 100 at 7:15 p.m., in which ASLMU representatives will speak about creating and maintaining a sustainable diet that is both environmentally friendly and good for your body. On Wednesday, there will be a screening of the documentary “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret” by filmmakers
Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn in Sullivan Lounge at 8 p.m. The film takes an in-depth look into the harmful effects and consequences of the beef and cattle industries on the environment, which, according to the documentary, is largely responsible for contributing to global warming, climate change, water shortages, ocean dead zones, methane emissions and species extinction. On Thursday, which will mark the conclusion of Veg Week, the bi-monthly farmers market will return to Convo, featuring Dave’s Gourmet Korean Food, a favorite
among students; California Juicery; Aliki’s Greek Taverna; Alex’s Fruits and Nuts and more. During the farmers market, ASLMU will also be giving away free Veg Week T-shirts and samples of vegan food. Fields encourages students to take part in Veg Week, saying “it’s in students’ best interests to participate in Veg Week because people should be invested in protecting their planet, and it’s a really good way of creating an open dialogue about it while also receiving lots of helpful information about different kinds of healthy diets.”
welcomes several speakers who will mentor students, including a former Navy SEAL and current motivational coach, a TEDx speaker and TEDx speaking coach as well as a 25 year-old multi-millionaire who made his fortune shortly after high school. “My vision for LMUSW was to host an event that brought students and industry professionals together to create something incredible. I think that LMU is comprised of very incredible people, but [they] are afraid to take risks or simply don’t know how to mitigate that risk,” Viglietta said. Beginning on Friday, there will
be an open-mic night in which those in attendance can share their ideas with others and form teams. On both Saturday and Sunday, the teams will learn about things such as customer development, LEAN Startup technologies and building practical products. At the end of the day on Sunday, teams will present their prototypes and receive feedback from a group of experts. Viglietta hopes that those who attend LMUSW will leave the event with a wealth of knowledge and all of the qualities of an entrepreneur. Read the full story online at laloyolan.com.
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technical or design backgrounds while the other half have business backgrounds. Sophomore marketing major and vice president of the Entrepreneurship Society (LMUES) Lauren Mabuni shared the primary goals of LMUSW. “With our first ever Startup Weekend, we are looking forward to beginning a new annual entrepreneurship tradition here at LMU. However, more importantly, we hope to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurialism that spans disciplines and departments across campus,” said Mabuni. According to Viglietta, LMUSW
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If you could work with any artist, who would it be?
I’d love to work more with the guys on TDE; they’re some of my favorite artists. Other than that, YG is the man. I want to work more with him. That or Kid Cudi, if he ever decides to start making good music again.
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What is one of the craziest experiences you’ve had while working for Interscope?
Two words: Chief Keef. That dude was a menace. One day, he and Soulja Boy were working in the studio. They were all sorts of f*cked up; the studios were practically in a cloud of weed smoke, and lean was littered everywhere. I don’t remember most of the details, but someone in Soulja Boy’s camp accused someone in Keef’s camp of stealing his watch or something. They started arguing and yelling and flashing weapons to each other. Thankfully the dude got what he lost and then left, but we all thought we were going to get shot. Needless to say, we try to keep Chief Keef from coming back.
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e are already halfway through November, which means that bags are being packed for Thanksgiving break and finals are quickly approaching. Trees (that aren’t in L.A.) changing colors, sweater weather that may in fact be here to stay and the aroma of turkey and pumpkin pie are all traditional symbols of November we have come to know. But what about the non-traditional symbols? What about Movember? After its conception in Australia in 2003, Movember has become the new face of men worldwide in November (pun intended). As Movember rolled in and cheap Bic razors rolled out, I decided to do some more research on the 30-day phenomenon that I cannot personally participate in. I knew the basics, but wanted to know more. Just as men have done their part in supporting women during the month of October for breast cancer awareness, I wanted to know how to support men’s health awareness efforts. But first, I decided to ask other girls what Movember meant to them in order to gain female perspective on a malecentered month. I asked a few different girls what they think of when they hear “Movember” and if they approved of the tradition; I did not provide them with any background information. First came my conversation with Jenny Gonzalez, senior biology major: Q: “What do you think when you hear ‘Movember’?” Gonzalez: “Isn’t that the thing where guys grow out their facial hair for cancer?” Q: “Do you approve?” Gonzalez: “Well, yeah, if it’s for a good cause.” Next was my conversation with Nathalie Elyas, senior marketing major: Q: “What do you think when you hear
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ignored issues of men’s health. By flaunting what their daddies gave them, men everywhere have been raising money and awareness for the Movember Foundation’s campaign that help men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health problems. In fact, “Mo Bros” and “Mo Sistas” worldwide have raised $559 million since the start of the tradition and have funded over 800 programs in 21 countries. With any little donation, you can help become part of the solution. So men, with this beneficial opportunity right under your noses, I don’t really see a reason not to participate in Movember. Women, though you cannot physically participate, your support is still needed. Together as “Mo Bros” and “Mo Sistas” raising awareness, we can make the rest of this month of Movember spec-stache-ular. This is the opinion of Lindsay Ognoskie, a senior communication studies major from San Jose, California. Email comments to dfeldman@theloyolan.com.
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Productivity doesn’t exist without priorities What the Allie Heck
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am officially at the point in the semester when I cannot physically complete all of the items on my to-do list. If I’m being completely honest with myself, I can’t even complete the top priority items on my list to their full extent, which is a very difficult pill for me to swallow. The most frustrating part about all of this is that it isn’t even a case of early onset senioritis, and I don’t even want to take a break. I’m ready to hit the ground running, but there just aren’t enough hours in the day for me to do it all. The last time I felt like this was earlier this semester when I was waiting for my red-eye flight from Alaska to Ontario, California, whereupon landing I was going to have to take an hour-long taxi ride to LMU and walk straight into my first organic chemistry exam without much sleep or food. To put it lightly, I was feeling a bit stressed. As I was sitting in the Anchorage airport, surrounded mostly by people wearing camouflage, I came across a TIME Magazine article entitled “How To Stop Being Lazy and Get More Done: 5 Expert Tips” written by Eric Barker about his insanely productive friend, Cal Newport. I delved into the article when
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I probably should’ve been doing practice problems – a small sacrifice that paid off in the long run. When I began reading, a few thoughts ran through my head. Namely “Why is everyone wearing camouflage,” but also “Hey, TIME, who you callin’ lazy?” When it comes to most anything I do, I give either zero or 100 percent; cruising through the zone of mediocrity just ain’t my jive. But as I continue my college career and get closer and closer to becoming a “real” adult, I’ve realized that the all-or-nothing attitude doesn’t fly
in the real world; it sets me up for disappointment. My first hurdle to becoming more productive was realizing that I wasn’t going to get all As, work out every day, cut loose on the weekends, maintain a multitude of deep, meaningful relationships and still remember to send my mom a singing telegram on her birthday. In fact, I realized I’d be lucky to hit even one of those goals out of the park. Sadly for my mother, it wasn’t going to be the singing telegram (next year, Alexa). According to the article, in order
to hit that level of optimized productivity and fulfilling work, we need to do fewer things and make sure that they’re meaningful, which is hard for someone who wants to become really, really good at everything. Newport maintains that the key to fitting more into your work day is eliminating the shallow work – the emails, the phone calls, the general moving around of information. As Barker highlights, “Shallow work stops you from getting fired – but deep work is what gets you promoted.”
Another tactic that Newport suggests is assigning timeframes to your to-do list and planning backwards – something that has profoundly altered the way I look at my days. By doing this, at least I know ahead of time that there’s no way in hell I’m going to get everything done; it kind of eases the blow, you know? The thing for which I most applaud Newport, though, is his use of boundaries – he finishes his work day at 5:30 p.m. with few to no exceptions. Seeing as how I have classes that start after 5:30 p.m., that exact schedule is out of the question, but the idea that work should not take priority all the time – and inversely, that hanging out with your friends shouldn’t be at the top of the list every hour of every day – is an important one. So yes, I will continue to find time to go surfing and spend time with my friends. Otherwise, my brain will turn to mush, and I can’t concentrate when my roommates get the hookah out in the living room, anyway. I think what it all really boils down to is maintaining an odd sense of oscillating balance; prioritizing different things at different times. Oh, and finding time to take a deep, deep breath and let it all sink in. But don’t take my word for it. After all, I’m writing this article an hour before deadline. This is the opinion of Allie Heck, a junior environmental science major from Dallas, Texas. Tweet commaents to @LoyolanOpinion, or email dfeldman@theloyolan.com.
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Although he was in our 11 BQ a couple of weeks ago, we had to give him another shout out. He’s the hero the crosswalk deserves. Live your dreams, straw-hat man.
What can we say? He’s wearing a red suit, and practically carrying the weight of our school spirit on his shoulders. Go to athletic games, people.
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y brother Matthew first introduced me to Tame Impala after seeing their show at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg, a popular and intimate venue where up-andcoming bands often play at the start of their careers. He could not stop raving about the band. Their sound, their stage presence and their undeniable talent had him certain that Tame Impala would garner recognition with more experience. At the time, the Australian band was almost unheard of in the United States. “They have a bit of a psychedelic vibe,” my brother explained. “I feel like they’re a group of modern day hippies, bare feet and all.” The day I learned that Tame Impala was headed to the City of Angels, I jumped at the opportunity to see them. Along with my brother, my best friend from home also continually praised the band for their amazing live shows. I had to see them. The night of the show, the Shrine Auditorium in Downtown L.A. was packed with man buns, bearded men and tight jeans galore. If Tame Impala listeners have any sort of stereotype, it was definitely apparent that night.
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Tame Impala is an Australian band with a unique, psychedelic sound. They performed at the Shrine Auditorium in Downtown L.A. on Nov. 12 with songs such as “Mind Mischief,” “Be Above It” and “Sestri Levante.” The band’s opening number, “Be Above It” immediately had the audience up on their feet and swaying to the music. The song, which also opens the band’s critically acclaimed sophomore album “Lonerism,” progressively built up its tempo as lead vocalist
Kevin Parker harmonized over layered instrumentals. A brand new song – which went unnamed – was introduced as the second song of their set, reinforcing the fact that the band is no one-hit wonder. Their creativity and talent further shone through
while they jammed to their hearts’ content during “Sestri Levante” and “Endors Toi.” Tame Impala’s most popular song, “Mind Mischief,” had the audience roaring. Everyone was on their feet and grooving to the beat.
Throughout the concert, the video screen behind the band displayed visuals that seemed inspired by “Enter the Void.” Along with the heavy use of multi-colored strobe lights, the experience felt as if I was inside the conscious mind of someone during their peak on psychedelics. To say the least, it was nothing short of astounding. The most unforgettable part of the show was watching the boy and his dad sitting next to me. The dad had obviously been dragged along by his son and seemed unamused, uninterested and downright bored before the show began. However, by the third song, the dad had stood up to join his dancing son in wonderment. Tame Impala’s feel-good, dreamy tunes are contagious. The band’s music emanated such positive vibes throughout the auditorium that even when they were forced to stop playing due to technical difficulties, the audience cheered and applauded in honor of their performance. I’ve been to many concerts, but Tame Impala’s definitely deserves a spot somewhere at the top of my list. Despite the venue’s unfortunate technical problems towards the conclusion of the show, the performance remains a vivid memory. This is the opinion of Nicolle Periola, a junior humanities major from San Diego, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email nperiola@theloyolan.com.
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From the talented composer Hans Zimmer to legendary producer James L. Brooks, the “Hollywood Masters” series featured iconic Hollywood stars during its second season, which concluded on Nov. 12 with an interview with actress Hilary Swank. The interview with Swank, conducted by The Hollywood Reporter executive features editor Stephen Galloway, began with a discussion on Swank’s roots in Nebraska and her move to Los Angeles at the age of 15 to pursue an acting career. Swank landed her first major role on “Beverly Hills, 90210” in the series’ eighth season, but was fired after 17 episodes. It was an event that made Swank nervous about her future in acting, but two months later she secured the role that officially put her on the map. Swank took on the role of a transgender man in the critically- acclaimed indie film “Boys Don’t Cry,” for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She would go on to win a second Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in “Million Dollar Baby.” Her latest
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Hilary Swank talked to SFTV students about her career and its challenges, including the difficulties that come with portraying a real person in a film, as she did in both “Boys Don’t Cry” and “Million Dollar Baby.” film, “The Homesman,” has received early acclaim and Oscar buzz as well. Like other guests this season, Swank offered encouraging advice to students, urging them
to focus on the positive things in their careers. According to Swank, that perseverance pays off, but she also acknowledged the challenges that come with a career in the film industry.
“Our quest in life is to live and be seen as our true authentic self, and defining that self – it’s a real struggle,” Swank said. Swank’s interview concluded a season of the “Hollywood
Masters” that reflects the strides the School of Film and Television (SFTV) has made in recent years. Partnering with Galloway has enriched the school’s programming by attracting people in the industry to meet with students. The series began as a result of an inner-city mentorship program spearheaded by The Hollywood Reporter. Galloway reached out to SFTV Dean Stephen Ujlaki to give back to the LMU film community, and together they came up with the concept for the series. “We both felt the best way [to involve students] was through bringing in guests that the students might not otherwise have a chance to meet,” Galloway said. The opportunity to meet industry icons, especially someone like Swank who has been successful professionally as well as philanthropically, allows students to see tangible results of hard work, and listening to the experiences of these Hollywood guests encourages them to work harder. In addition to providing valuable insight on the industry, the series inspires students to achieve their dreams. Swank pointed out that she started out in a trailer in Nebraska and never went to college, and was now giving a speech to college students about her success. “And people wonder where I get my optimism,” she said.
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couple of shots,” Payne said. “I feel like it will come, and I know my teammates will get me the ball.” Though Payne was the stat leader for the Lions, the real stars of the game were Siame and freshman forward Petr Herman. Siame and Herman came off the bench to take over for starters Okonji and junior forward Marin Mornar, who got into foul trouble
early on in the first half. The workload for Siame and Herman greatly surpassed their expected playtime, but they were up to the challenge. “It was a long run because they had to cover about eight minutes with those guys in foul trouble,” Dunlap said. “I am confident in what they did and not surprised by their performance.” The momentum from the SEMO game was important against the more impressive Boise
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Mike Dunlap began his first season as the LMU men’s basketball coach with a win against SEMO and a loss against Boise State University.
State squad. The Broncos proved to be a tougher opponent than the Redhawks, and the Lions would have to bring their A-game if they wanted to win. “They are not a team with a lot of glaring weaknesses,” Dunlap said. “We have the game film and some scout film, so we will try and come up with a plan.” The Broncos’ main weapon is senior guard/forward Anthony Drmic. Drmic was the leading scorer against USD in the team’s first match of the LMU Classic, and he managed to outrebound everyone else. Most of the offense seemed to run through him. “He definitely will be [a target],” Dunlap said. “He will deserve supreme attention during the game.” The game started off rocky for the Lions as the Broncos quickly grabbed the lead. However, the Lions never let the score get out of hand, as the Broncos did not lead by more than six points in the first half. Boise State led for nearly 16 minutes of the 20-minute half, compared to LMU’s team, which only led for 2:20. However, the Lions made a serious run at the end of the half to go into the locker room with a 35-31 lead. However, this lead did not last long for the team. The scoring stalled for the Lions as the quarter started with a 7-2 run by the Broncos to gain the lead. With the advantage gone, the Lions continued to fight for the win against the Broncos up until the final minutes of the game. It
was at this point that the Lions entered desperation time. With the team trailing, the Lions’ best three point shooters (Payne and junior guard David Humphries) started shooting threes to close the gap, with little success. The Broncos used this time to extend their lead and further put the game out of reach. The game ended with a final missed three by Payne for the Lions to lose 77-69. Though not the perfect start to his coaching debut, a 1-1 record is not terrible for Dunlap. With
the loss to Boise State, the Lions have something to build on, and the win against SEMO shows that they know how to close out games. Though this season will not be an easy one for the Lions, with opponents such as Wichita State University, Arizona State University and Gonzaga University, it will be a great chance to test what the Lions are really made of. The Dunlap Era has started off with a few bumps and bruises, but it wil definiteyl be exciting to see how it finishes.
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surprising teams are scoring some upset wins. Both the Milwaukee Bucks (5-5) and Sacramento Kings (6-4) have taken advantage of this sitting at seventh and sixth place in their conferences, respectively. If the playoffs started today, both the Kings and Bucks would have a seat in conferences, which is something I never thought I would say. The Bucks have a young team full of great athletes with lots of potential, but no one could have predicted their defeat against the Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies and Thunder. Meanwhile, the Kings have won games against the Portland Trailblazers, Clippers, Phoenix Suns and Spurs. But these squads will come down to earth sooner rather than later. The traditional powerhouse teams will start winning again, the Kings won’t be able to maintain the top-10 offense they are currently sporting, and the Bucks won’t stay the third-best defensive team in the league. Both teams are too young and inexperienced to make any sort
of long-term noise. The best draft since… The 2014 NBA draft was supposed to bring young superstars to the game, but it sure doesn’t look like it so far. Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker and Dante Exum were expected to come in and set the world on fire. Wiggins is averaging just 10 points for the bottomfeeding Minnesota Timberwolves, Parker is scoring 10 points a game on a poor 41.8% shooting for the Bucks and Exum is scoring five points a game in under 20 minutes per contest. It’s too soon to judge their performances, since it’s still early in the season, but the rookie class that was hailed to be the best since ’03 (when Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh were drafted) has certainly been underwhelming to this point in the year.
injuries, and it has been for Rose, Bryant and Nerlens Noel, whose seasons were cut short last year for various reasons. Coming into the year, the only major injury was the gruesome broken leg suffered by the Pacers’ Paul George while playing for Team USA. But Durant and Westbrook, two of the game’s
best, have already suffered severe injuries. Young studs like Julius Randle, who is out for the year, Ricky Rubio, Marcus Smart, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Glichrist and Perry Jones III have all been robbed of several games by freak injuries. This part of the game is never fun, and the NBA is not the same when teams
aren’t playing at full strength. But hopefully, like many of these other early-season stories, these injuries will become a thing of the past. This is the opinion of Andew Rezk, a senior psychology major from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email arezk@theloyolan.com.
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Athlete SPOTLIGHT heather lowell
Q: Is it hard to balance school with the sport? A: We only practice three times a week, so it’s not too hard. Practice is usually a perfect break from school. Q: Who is your role model volleyball player/athlete? A: My oldest sister, Shannon, is my role model. We had a lot of the same coaches, so I was always known as “little Lowell,” and I loved it. Q: Where is the best study spot during finals? A: The beach.
Sport: Club Volleyball Class: Sophomore Major: Health and Human Sciences
Q: What is your go-to drink at the Lion’s Den?
Hometown: San Jose, California
A: Vanilla latte. Q: What is the best meal you’ve had at the Lair?
Q: When did you first start playing volleyball? A: I joined my first competitive team when I was 11, but I grew up watching my sisters play and learning from them.
A: Cocoa Puffs. Q: What has been your favorite memory at LMU? A: The Christmas Tree Lighting freshman year with my teammates.
Q: What is your favorite aspect of the sport? A: I think my favorite part is coming up with different plays – different combinations of sets to run against the other team. Q: What position do you play? A: I have played almost every position at one point, except setter. On the LMU club team I usually play outside or opposite. Q: Is club play very competitive? A: Yes, the teams in our league are very good, and a lot of them have players who used to be on their school’s D1 team.
Q: How would you say it compares with the school league? A: If we were to play the D1 team, we would definitely get killed. We have a lot of talented players but not nearly as much time set aside for practice and conditioning. Q: What has been the most rewarding part about playing on the club team here at LMU? A: I have loved getting close to the girls more than anything. It takes a lot of work from all of us to keep the club going, but being a part of the team makes it worth it.
Q: What is your guilty pleasure song? A: Any Taylor Swift song. Q: If you could be any movie star, who would you be and why? A: Blake Lively, because she is married to Ryan Reynolds. Q: If you could marry any celebrity, who would it be and why? A: Ryan Reynolds, because he is Ryan Reynolds. Q: If you only had one day to live, how would you spend it?
A: I would spend it with my family and my dog on the beach. Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Smoothies!
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sports LIONBITES MEN’S WATER POLO LMU’s men’s water polo team ended the 2014 season and entered the Western Water Polo Association Championships as the No. 4 seed in the tournament. The team’s placement within the tournament was dependent upon their final game of the regular season. The Lions finished 3-3 in conference play and 7-17 overall. The Lions will open the annual tournament and take on No. 5 seed Santa Clara University on Friday, Nov. 21. W. BASKETBALL While Oklahoma State defeated LMU’s women’s basketball team, the Lions proved fearless as they strove to knock OSU out of its No. LMU Athletics 20 spot. OSU opened the game with a 30-18 lead that created a huge disadvantage for LMU. The Lions pulled through during the second half of the game, bringing the match to a 37-37 tie. Junior Deanna Johnson led LMU’s team with 22 points, followed by senior Emily Ben-Jumbo with 17 points, and junior Sophie Taylor with 13 points. Ultimately, OSU defeated LMU with a 76-65 win, leaving the Lions with a 0-1 overall record. W. VOLLEYBALL LMU’s women’s volleyball team defeated University of San Francisco with a final overall score of 3-1. Senior middle blocker/ outside hitter Litara LMU Athletics Keil led the team with six block assists, and 15 kills on 27 attacks. During the first set, USF beat LMU with a final score of 25-23. The Lions opened the second match with a 13-4 lead, led by Keil and junior middle blocker/opposite Rachelle Suaava. Freshman outside hitter/setter Sarah Sponcil led the third set with six kills, resulting in a 25-15 win. LMU won the final match against USF with a 25-13 win. CROSS COUNTRY LMU’s women’s cross country’s team took home ninth place, while the men’s team took home 20th place at the 2014 NCAA Division LMU Athletics I West Regional Championship. Senior Grace Graham-Zamudio and sophomore Danielle Shanahan led the women’s team, while seniors Daniel Gibson and Michael Duncan led the men’s team. Overall, the men’s team ranked 6th out of 9th, while the women’s team ranked 3rd out of 10th in the West Coast Conference.
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SCORES UPDATE VOLLEYBALL
LION
3-1 W
W. BBALL
1-0 W
M. WPOLO
@ USF
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vs. San Diego
76-65 L
@ Oklahoma State
15-6 L
@ Long Beach State
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Lions host teams in LMU Classic The men’s basketball team competed in two games at home to start off the year. Jack Sullivan
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The men’s basketball team began its regular season this weekend by hosting the LMU Classic. These series of games are two of the first to begin the Mike Dunlap era. “I forgot what a great location the school was located in. But inside the area is the people,” Dunlap said. “The administration has been so kind and so helpful in terms of wanting excellence on all fronts. To me, it’s a renewal of why I took this job.” The team was able to have a warm-up game against UC San Diego on Nov. 6. The Lions’ play was sloppy, as is expected in the first game of the season, but they were able to come back and defeat the Lancers 68-67. It was a great way to prepare for the opening matches. “I think we still need to work on our defense,” said redshirt senior forward Godwin Okonji. “We gave them too many second chance opportunities, and they shot a lot of threes. That could hurt us down the road.” The game against UCSD gave the Lions a chance to see where they stack up. The Lions’ first true test of the season was on Friday, Nov. 14, against Southeastern Missouri State University (SEMO) in the opening match of the LMU Classic. The Redhawks were among three teams to travel to LMU to compete in the tournament, including Boise State University and the University of San
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The men’s basketball team played their second and third games of the season in the 2014 LMU Classic, beating SE Missouri State, 76-66, and losing to Boise State, 77-69. Diego. “[The Redhawks] are a bit more athletic, obviously, than UC San Diego,” Dunlap said. “They are a different type of team, a completely different style, so we had to adjust.” The game remained close throughout, except for a small run by the Lions to start off the second half. The game saw a dozen tied scores and eight lead changes. However, the Lions took off in the final minutes of the game once the Redhawks entered desperation mode. The Lions capped off their first win of the season
with a fast break slam dunk in the final second by sophomore forward Patson Siame. Dunlap started off his career as the LMU men’s basketball coach with a win, defeating SEMO 76-66. Sophomore guard Evan Payne came off of the bench and was the leading scorer for the Lions with 23 points. Payne’s performance was a surprise, considering he missed the tune-up game against UCSD. “I felt a little [rusty]. I passed up a See M. Basketball | Page 10
NBA’s best teams disappoint fans The Rezk Report Andrew Rezk
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here are always plenty of interesting stories to follow when heading into an NBA season, but often the expected order of events takes a backseat to a few surprising developments. This season is no exception; while the return of LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose has been exciting, there are quite a few other layers to this season that are worth paying attention to. However, it’s also worth mentioning that since most teams have played 10 or fewer games, many of these trends will likely die out by season’s end. How the mighty have fallen Many teams that were predicted to be the best of the league had a hard time coming out of the gate. Comparing this season’s standings with the previous season’s is pretty telling of these struggles: the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers had the top four records in the league last year, but this year they rank 15th, 10th, 24th, and 21st, respectively. And the highly touted Cleveland Cavaliers are currently sitting at just 5-3, mostly thanks to an atrocious defense. The Clippers have struggled to defend as well and can’t seem to find a lineup that works on both ends of the court. The Spurs, Clippers and Cavs will most likely recover, but the Pacers
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The Los Angeles Clippers have had a rough season so far after finishing the 2013-14 season 57-25. Conversely, the Sacramento Kings are having a much better year, starting 6-4. and Thunder will have to fight to make the playoffs with key injuries to starting players such as the Thunder’s Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, who are out for at least three more weeks. The Pacers are in an even more dire situation, with almost their entire starting lineup sitting out with injuries –
there’s room at the top for a few underrated teams to sneak in. Party crashers When the “good” teams are losing more often than they should, that means a few See The Rezk Report | Page 11