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Yik Yak Dance majors showcase talents prompts at “An Evening of Concert Dance” reporting concerns Yik Yak and other social media sites are undesirable outlets to report crimes and violence.

Julia Sacco News Editor

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Yik Yak has become a prevalent form of social media on campus to gossip, entertain and mingle anonymously, but what seems innocent and untraceable has caused issues when untrue reports of crimes and violence are taken seriously by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Last Friday, Nov. 14, a student reported anonymously on Yik Yak that another student allegedly assaulted a Sodexo worker. This was brought to DPS’s attention, initiating a thorough investigation to determine if the allegations were true and if further action was needed. However, DPS concluded that this was just a rumor and did not require additional investigation.

“It is concerning that someone would use Yik Yak for reporting that kind of incident, because a lot of people who see that are concerned. And to say that DPS was handcuffing people and LAPD was involved – we would hope that people [would be more] responsible,“ Cantrell said.

DPS must investigate these situations when they are brought to its attention because there is no way to contact the person who reported the crime or violence.

“It is the classic dilemma that we face with social media, because ultimately a good tip could happen over social media,”

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LMU’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance hosts its 38th annual faculty and guest dance concert from Wednesday, Nov. 19 to Saturday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. at Strub Theatre. Dance majors, including freshman Hayley Transue (left) and senior Josh Rivera (right), performed their pieces in various dance styles. [For more on the production read our article on Page 9.]

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Professors present Lions run for Miss 60 second lectures California U.S.A Ashley Reinke (’11) and LMU senior Jhoana Flores will compete in upcoming pageant.

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“Sixty second lectures” was held yesterday on Wednesday, Nov. 19 in Ahmanson Auditorium, where six professors from different fields had only sixty seconds to deliver lectures about the next big idea in their field. The event was co-sponored by the Loyolan and the Student Honors Advisory Council.

Numerous LMU students have represented the University by participating in beauty pageants in California. Among these women are alumna Ashley Reinke (’11) and current senior political science major Jhoana Flores, who recently met each other at orientation while preparing for Miss California U.S.A. Reinke started her pageant career with a local community service pageant.

This experience got her in touch with a regional Miss U.S.A pageant director, who eventually led her to the Miss North Hollywood U.S.A pageant. Reinke went on to win the Miss U.S.A regional title of Miss North Hollywood U.S.A, where her first place title gave her a paid entrance to the Miss California pageant that she

and Flores are set to compete in. Flores currently holds the titles of Miss Greater San Fernando Valley U.S.A, Miss Royal Dynasty International Teen and Senorita Poncitlan. This year will be her second year competing in the Miss California U.S.A pageant.

Flores has been involved in the Miss Universe organization since she was 14 years old, but to become Miss Universe, one must first compete at the state-level. The Miss California U.S.A pageant that both Flores and Reinke will compete in involves an interview, a swimsuit competition, an evening gown competition and an onstage question in which the contestants are judged based on “character, poise, confidence and personality,” Flores explained. Reinke distinguished the difference between Miss U.S.A and Miss America, explaining that Miss U.S.A does not involve talent from the contestants.

“Believe me – if you can take on the LMU speech and debate class, onstage is nothing to be afraid of; thanks Dean Schibel for making me take that class,” Reinke said.

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Flores explained that the winner of Miss California U.S.A. will advance to the national Miss U.S.A. pageant to represent California, and whoever wins Miss U.S.A. will participate in the Miss Universe pageant.

Reinke acknowledged that she feels “like someone cranked up the motor on [my] life.” She currently works in television production at Zoo Productions but hopes to one day work as a speaker for charity organizations.

Her involvement with pageants has helped her meet different

organizations and further her career in production.

Born with a recessive trait that prevented her from smiling, winning pageants as a child was difficult for Flores due to her lack of a smiling first impression.

However, she worked hard to overcome this and become a role model.

“As a child, I would look forward [to] seeing the Miss U.S.A. [and] Miss Universe competitions on TV and hope that someday I would be on that stage smiling and vying for such an amazing title and job,” Flores

said. “I would look at these women competing as role models as they would inspire me to not give up on my dreams and to have faith.”

Upon graduation, Flores plans to attend law school and eventually work as a family and immigration lawyer. She currently works as a California notary public and loan-signing agent. Both Flores and Reinke offered advice to LMU students that might be looking into entering pageants. Flores stated that her advice serves as more of a reminder that pushes her

toward success.

“Life has taught me that one can fall a million times, make mistakes, make incorrect decisions, but that will never change who we are and one’s worth,” she said. “I’ve learned that people come into your life to truly make an impact and some leave to demonstrate a life lesson. The interior part of one’s self is much more valuable than the exterior. What one reflects on the inside often radiates with one’s aura. What is important each morning upon waking up is recognizing how

blessed one truly is and never taking anything for granted.”

Reinke acknowledged the stereotypes that surround pageants and encouraged perseverance.

“My best advice for girls looking to get into pageants is [to] not let stereotypes or fears hold you back,” Reinke said.

“When I entered Miss North Hollywood U.S.A, I had no intention of winning it. But, I did want to get to know some girls who enjoyed volunteering and working at local non-profit and charity organizations.”

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LMU alumna Ashley Reinke ‘11 (right) will represent Miss North Hollywood U.S.A., while senior political science major Jhoana Flores (left) will represent the Greater San Fernando Valley at the Miss California U.S.A. pageant.

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BURNING QUESTIONS

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News Editor Amanda This issue, Managing Lopez sits down with Editor Dan Raffety junior finance major sits down with Head Coach Max Good, Madison Nethery head coach of the to talk about her LMU’s men’s basketball experience as a youth teamsoccer to talk about the coach. upcoming season.

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How long have you been playing soccer?

I’ve played since I was four and stopped playing when I came to college.

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When did you decide you wanted to coach an American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) team, and what is the team called?

Freshman and sophomore year I coached soccer camps for 4 and 5-year-olds on Saturdays and Sundays.

I stayed in L.A. this summer and decided I wanted to coach a real team and pass on the skills I had. I originally wanted to coach girls but was instead given a team of 10 and 11-year-old boys. The team is called the Ghosts.

How did you and/or the kids come up with the name?

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At the end of the first practice, each boy gave their idea of a name; we narrowed it down to two—between Team Germany and the Ghosts and the Ghosts was the winner.

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What do you normally do with the team at practices?

At practice we start with a warm-up to get the boys into “soccer mode,” then we do drills centered around what we struggled with in the game the previous week.

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How do you get the kids excited for games?

They’re 10 and 11 year-old boys; they’re excited about any kind of competition. They come to the game ready to play and excited about the possibility of scoring a goal.

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What is your favorite part about coaching?

Seeing the kids do what I taught them. When we go over things during practice and I see them use it in the game, it makes me excited and proud.

Who is you favorite soccer team?

The U.S.A Women’s Team.

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Do you have a favorite player?

Chicharito [Javier Hernández Balcázer].

What country were you rooting for during the World Cup? U.S.A and The Netherlands.

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Cantrell said.

Although DPS responds to crimes that are reported over social media, they do not regularly monitor and use the social media apps unless an emergency or crime is brought to their attention.

“Generally we have taken the posture when it comes to social media and public safety that we don’t go into our students’ social media accounts or monitor them unless we have good reason to do so,” Cantrell said.

An incident that would compel DPS to investigate and look into social media accounts could range from a potential threat to an ongoing investigation in which it is trying to identify a missing student.

This type of report can cause DPS to waste its time and energy.

If the allegations prove to be false, such as in the case of the alleged assault of Sodexo worker, it could cause a hindrance to DPS’s strategy and normal protocol of investigation, because now another step is added to determine if the information is credible.

“We would prefer that if somebody needed to report something that they reported it

directly to us either by telephone or sending it to the DPS website or email address we have posted on our website,” Cantrell said.

“That way we can get back to that person and verify the information.”

With regard to spreading rumors on social media sites such as Yik Yak, it is important for users to understand that they still must take responsibility for their postings.

“The authorities have the ability to go beyond what we [can] in getting to the source of the posting, and it is wise not to [post rumors] because if it comes back to you, you will have to respond to it,” Patricia Coffelt, assistant chief of DPS, explained.

Furthermore, when the report of a crime or violence is substantial enough, DPS will get outside law enforcement involved, allowing for the person who reported the crime to be traced and pursued, even if it is on a anonymous site.

“If it rises to the point of a threat or a crime where law enforcement will track the poster down, they can and they will,” Cantrell said. “At LMU, if [there is a] threat to our campus, we will call law enforcement

and work with the FBI as well … because we don’t have a choice.”

A similar situation occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach when the school was closed because of a possible threat posted on Yik Yak. According to the Nov. 19 Los Angeles Times article “Manhattan Beach high school closes for 2nd day after Yik Yak threats,” by Veronica Rocha, “Authorities said the high school in the 1400 block of Artesia Boulevard was locked down Monday after a student notified a teacher about a ‘vague and non-specific’” threat posted on Yik Yak. This displays the possible impact that even anonymous social media apps can have and the steps that are taken to ensure that every report is considered.

“One of the inherent problems with social media is that it is presumptively unreliable unless someone is willing to put their name to it. When they don’t, this is where it becomes problematic,” Cantrell said. “It is not something you should take lightly.”

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n the past, Americans used to gather around the radio, anxiously awaiting news of wars declared or edicts issued. Tonight at 8 p.m., people around the world, but especially those residing in the United States, will crowd around the television, scroll through Twitter and watch from their smartphones as President Barack Obama addresses the nation to present his executive orders regarding immigration.

While the information might be presented a little differently than in the past, the sentiment remains the same: We, along with the global community, are waiting to hear what the president has to say.

In its Nov. 19 article “Obama to announce immigration plan Thursday,” USA Today reported that “The president and his aides have been working on orders that would grant legal status or defer deportation for up to 5 million immigrants currently in the country illegally.”

Immigration reform remains one of the most contentious issues. No matter what side you fall on regarding this topic, it is undeniable that it is a vital issue that is not going to go away even if we ignore it. And, given the fact that the Republican-run House has refused to take up a Senate-approved immigration plan for over a year, it is a relief to see definitive action being taken at last.

Indeed, this delay in the legislature is what Obama has said motivated him to push through his executive orders. In his video posted to the White House Facebook page announcing today’s speech, the president said, “Everybody agrees that our immigration system is broken. Unfortunately, Washington has allowed the problem to fester for too long.”

Regardless of the specific content, the executive

orders announced today will undoubtedly impact our school and the larger, international Los Angeles community. It is easy to forget up on the Bluff, but we are a mere two and a half hours away from the U.S.-Mexico border. Moreover, advocating for the rights of undocumented immigrants connects strongly with our Jesuit mission and Catholic values as proven by the presence of programs such as De Colores on campus.

Indeed, as the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops made clear in its pastoral statement, “Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity,” immigration is an issue that cannot be ignored. “Immigration policy that allows people to live here and contribute to society for years but refuses to offer them the opportunity to achieve legal status does not serve the common good. The presence of millions of people living without easy access to basic human rights and necessities is a great injustice,” the statement said.

In the debate about undocumented immigrants, it is easy to lose sight of the people at the heart of the issue. Documented or not, non-citizens are humans and it is their dignity that is key to remember. As the U.S. bishops explained, Catholic social teaching says that it is our “duty to welcome the foreigner out of charity and respect for the dignity and rights of the human person.”

The president’s announcement today will undoubtedly mark a turning point in the stalemate surrounding the rights of undocumented immigrants. What is important for us as a campus is that we engage with these actions without losing sight of the people it will affect. We at the Loyolan hope that we can come together as a community and engage in a meaningful conversation that is respectful of all those involved.

It’s Casual

by Eddie Estrada

The Thanksgiving holiday break brings many great things: home cooked meals, time with family and a small vacay from classes. But heading back to your hometown also means running into people you’d rather avoid. Yes, you might dodge your way past the mean girls and mathletes, but no one is ever prepared to meet his or her high-school ex again.

Your first love (and heartbreak) always brings a whirlwind of emotion when revisited. Whether it has been six months or two years since you last saw your high school lover, there always seems to be something nasty or awkward. Just make sure you keep these few things in mind before drunkenly approaching him or her at the reunion football game:

Keep it friendly If you are on good(ish) terms with your ex, and seeing them is part of your holiday plans, remember one thing: He or she is your ex. Try your best to keep things platonic and in a public place. S’mores and a movie night might sound like a good idea when you’re miles away, but keep in mind what that used to mean when you were together. Just keep things in daylight and try not to be alone. Feelings are feelings, so be careful.

If needed, get closure It’s okay to say, “Hey” You aren’t in high school anymore, so please stop playing games. Things just get more awkward when you stare at someone from across the room and say nothing. Don’t be afraid to give a nice smile and wave, but only approach him or her if you know what you’re doing. You don’t want to get caught up rambling about all the “dates” you’ve been on once you hear about your ex’s current beau.

Sometimes breaks are the best time to get everything out in the open. It is OK to call your ex and ask to sit down for coffee. Sometimes it isn’t until you’ve closed one chapter of your life that you can finally move on to the next. This isn’t a time to get aggressive or accusatory, but rather a time to listen and understand. Who knows; this could also be the beginning of an amazing friendship. Key word: friendship.

So don’t be afraid next week if you happen to bump into your former high school flame at the local bar. Be prepared and take a deep breath, because he or she is probably just as nervous to see you.

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What should we be thankful for?

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very year on Thanksgiving, each person sitting at our food-laden table says a few things for which they are thankful. We always say we are thankful for one another, for our friends and for having another wonderful year together. We all smile and then move on to fighting over who gets the turkey legs, instantly forgetting our thankfulness.

This year, however, I want to break this pattern and really ask: “What am I thankful for?”

I’m obviously thankful for good food and friends, but there are so many other things for which I’m grateful that I never actually verbalize. I’m thankful for having a roof over my head, for my education, for having food every day and for having warm clothes and fresh water. I couldn’t be more thankful for all that I have. I also couldn’t be more forgetful of all that other people don’t have.

Sometimes it may seem as though we don’t have a lot, especially when we compare ourselves to others within the LMU community. But the fact that we attend a private university is proof that we are luckier than most.

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I should be thankful for having clothes to wear to class every day and for having the spare cash to buy a $5 cup of coffee that I think I so desperately need. Many LMU students have the freedom to go to Palm Springs for the weekend or drop money on the newest fashion trends without worrying about how they’re going to get dinner tomorrow night. To the millions of Americans living below the poverty line, all of what we take for granted and should be

thankful for is a constant worry for them.

Poverty rates in the United States are ever increasing. According to a National Public Radio (NPR) article titled “The Changing Picture of Poverty: Hard Work Is ‘Just Not Enough’”

by Pam Feisler, “there are 46 million poor people in the U.S., and millions more hover right above the poverty line.” Each year, the Census Bureau releases Poverty Thresholds. For example, in 2013,

a single individual under 65 years of age was considered to live in poverty if he or she was making less than $12,119 a year and a single parent with one child was considered to live in poverty if he or she made less than $16,057.

People in poverty, or those at risk of poverty, are expected to live off of minimal wages. Realistically, do you think you could live off of a little over $12,000 each year? What about your student loans, rent and groceries?

As I’m lucky enough to be getting my education here at LMU, I’ve learned that poverty has been quickly given a new face after the most recent recession. Child poverty in America is currently peaking, according to an article in the LA Times titled “Child Poverty in U.S. is at highest point in 20 Years, report finds,” by Gale Holland. Holland explains, “25% of children don’t have enough food to eat and 7 million kids still don’t have health insurance.”

Not only are children deprived of food and health insurance, but Holland also reports “five children die daily by firearms, and one dies every seven hours from abuse or neglect.” The cycle of poverty is leaving many children in harmful situations.

We should start to take notice of how much we have and what we can do to help others. We can be thankful for our family, friends and education and start to take the things we’re thankful for and put them to good use. And by using all that we’ve been taught by our parents and learned at LMU, we can take our thankfulness beyond Thanksgiving.

This is the opinion of Sarah Litz, a junior English major from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

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Sprouts get a bad rap. Kids hate them, they’re boring afterthoughts on Thanksgiving and, frankly, they look a little like small brains. But, add bacon’s more attractive brother – delicious pancetta – and these seasonal little guys really pop. If there is one thing that makes vegetables better, it is a bunch of salty meat.

• 1 lb. Brussels sprouts • 4 6 oz. containers of pancetta • 4 tbsp. olive oil • 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Prep the Brussels sprouts. Clean and remove the outer leaves. Cut in half.

3. Put the halved Brussels sprouts on a cookie=sheet and top them with pancetta and kosher salt.

4. Roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes. The Brussels will be tender and browned, and the pancetta will be cooked thoroughly.

5. Enjoy the most underappreciated vegetable in history!

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hanksgiving is almost here. In other words, the holiday that always starts too late and ends too early is nearly upon us, and this year, I’m had to be a bit more on top of my game when it comes to how I spend my five wild and precious days back at home in Dallas, Texas.

I decided to kick it in California over

the summer, which means I haven’t been home in about five months, and because I’m traveling over Christmas, I won’t be going home for quite some time. So out of sheer necessity, I am here to tell you how to get the most out of your time at home.

First off, you’ve got to start with the not-so-fun stuff. And I’m not talkin’ about having to explain to your distant relative why you’re still single and without child – oh no, that’s easy as pie compared to the objectively worst part of going home: appointments.

Since just about the first week of school my mom has been texting, calling and emailing me about all of the awesome appointments I have to make for Thanksgiving week. Making appointments seems easy enough, but in reality, trying to convince my dentist, doctor and hairstylist to fit me in right before or right after a holiday might be the hardest thing I’ve ever done.

Luckily, my hairstylist squeezed me in, which was really the most important appointment of all and will bring my mother much happiness, effectively killing two birds with one stone. But not all of my appointments worked out so well.

Just the other day I got an email from my dentist confirming an appointment for Wednesday at 7:30 in the morning. Yup, that’s right – 7:30 on a cold, Texas morning. Needless to say, that was all thanks to my mother. Hindsight’s 20/20 on ever letting her handle my appointments.

But Thanksgiving isn’t all about doctors and dentists, which brings me to the second most important part of going home for Thanksgiving: friends and food. I put these two together because eating good food is awesome, but eating good food with good people is out of this world.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve planned out every restaurant you’re going to hit up back at home and begun to send out mass snapchats of your butt with “miss me?” in white text overlay to the homies. If you

haven’t done either of those things, I’d get crackin’. Your precious preparation time is waning, people.

In all seriousness, though, all of my time not spent at doctors’ offices or with my family will undoubtedly be spent causing a ruckus with all of my favorite people. Or playing with my dogs. Jury’s still out on that one.

But nonetheless, I like to keep my options open, which is why I think it’s very important to reach out to your buddies (even if you haven’t talked to or seen them in a while) and let them know you want to rekindle that epic friendship.

The last, and most important, component of Thanksgiving break is spending time with the family.

For me, this means kickin’ it with my grandma and having her tell me good (and increasingly inappropriate) stories as well as attending my dad’s Thanksgiving celebration and seeing my niece whom I’ve never met. It also means snuggling with my mom and beating up my sister, but that’s just an average day in the Heck household and is not specific to Thanksgiving.

In short, Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday. Even though I don’t really like the food (sue me), I always manage to have a great time.

And despite having to carve a board game out of wood for my demanding roommates while I’m back at home – don’t even ask – I think I can manage to do it all. So get excited, everyone. You can talk to your doctor about your questionable health habits, drive around listening to Big Poppa on repeat with a handful of your favorite people and still make time to get belligerent with your family. Anything is possible – it’s Thanksgiving!

This is the opinion of Allie Heck, a junior environmental science major from Dallas, Texas. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinion, or email dfeldman@theloyolan.com.

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‘Crosswords’ helps support scholarship fund LMU alumni contributed to “Crosswords,” a night of original one-act plays.

Shannon Christner Staff Writer

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This weekend, on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16, the LMU theatre arts department hosted “Crosswords,” a showcase of one-act plays starring LMU alumni and professional actors, at Barnelle Theatre. The event raised money for the Sam Wasson Scholarship Fund, which is awarded to a theater student who excels both in performance and technical theater. The scholarship commemorates the life of Sam Wasson, an LMU theatre arts major who was tragically killed in a car accident in 2007.

The show was intimate, appropriately setting the mood for the nights’ performances.

Each act revolved around the theme of loving relationships, such as a “man-date” between two men who were set up by their wives, a longtime friend’s declaration of his love to a bride as she is getting ready for her wedding, a blind date at a coffee shop and a story of roommate problems. These one-act plays, which were original pieces written by the actors involved, proved to be clever and comedic to the engaged audience.

Gloria Kellett (’97), who wrote, produced and acted in the event,

said it’s her third year helping with “Crosswords” since its start in 2011. As an alumna, she wanted to become more involved with the LMU theatre arts department and was encouraged by other professors at the University to bring something new to campus. And since the Sam Wasson Scholarship needed help raising money every year, she thought it would be a great opportunity to start up a benefit show. Kellett said, “Three years ago we put up our first show and it was successful, so we’ve been doing it ever since.”

Kellett, a part-time lecturer for the School of Film and Television, has been a writer and producer for TV shows such as “How I Met Your Mother,” “Rules of Engagement” and “Devious Maids” and currently writes for and produces the CW series “iZombie.” From her seven years of working on shows in Hollywood, she has gathered a solid group of actors to participate in the event each year. “Most of them were just my friends,” said Kellett.

Additionally, Kellett recruited one of her former students, recent LMU alumna Caroline Levich (’14). In this year’s “Crosswords,” Levich performed and directed her original piece, “Love at First Fight,” and brought in two other 2014 graduates.

The show was followed by a Q&A session between the audience and actors. Questions were read off flash cards while the actors on stage chimed in,

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LMU alumna Gloria Kellett (‘97) wrote, produced and acted in the third annual production of “Crosswords.” The weekend of one-act plays supports the Sam Wasson Scholarship fund, with all proceeds going towards the scholarship. often prompting more laughter from the audience from their continuing banter.

The performers of the night gave advice and answered questions for aspiring actors and writers related to work in the professional field. The main topic, however, was the

encouragement of writing original pieces and workshopping them with other actors.

“My piece has at least 40 drafts,” said Lindsey Kraft, who has acted in TV shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Desperate Housewives” and the films “Epic Movie” and “The

Babymakers,” referring to her original one-act performance in “Crosswords.”

Kellett hopes to see “Crosswords” continue at LMU. “It all depends on the availability of space to perform,” she said.

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Passion in ‘An Evening of Concert Dance’ LMU dance majors perform eight pieces coreographed by faculty.

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“For dance in general, we don’t live for a certain piece; we live to be on stage, so regardless of the moment, we can be standing up there not even dancing and enjoying it way too much,” said sophomore dance major Anna Chorneyko.

LMU’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance is hosting the 38th annual faculty and guestchoreographed show, “An Evening of Concert Dance,” from Nov. 19-22 in Strub Theatre. The performance features a cast of more than 50 LMU dance majors.

The choreographers for the production include: Amy Campion, Keith Johnson, Laura Karlin, Bliss Kohlmyer, Rosalynde LeBlanc Loo, Jordan Marinov, Raiford Rogers and Andrew Wojtal.

“What’s new about it is that every year we bring in new choreographers,” said co-chair and professor of dance Patrick Damon Rago, “So even though the event has a sort of system that’s perpetual – audition, rehearsal, perform – what we do every year is try to find new voices and new approaches to art making for each concert.”

The show offers eight concert works in various dance styles, including ballet, modern dance, jazz and hip-hop. In addition, each performance has a different centralized theme, such as the act of catcalling during street harassment.

Although the students learn the dances directly from the cho-

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Dance majors including (front, left to right) junior Alex Faglie, sophomore Gigi Todisco, and senior Charissa Kroeger perform Bliss Kohlmyer’s “where the one resides (edition 3)” This is one of the eight faculty-coregraphed pieces featured in “An Evening of Concert Dance,” which runs Nov 19-22. reographers, some of the works are collaborative and allow each student to bring his or her own story to the choreography. According to sophomore dance

major Tina Dossa, this process allows the dancers to learn more about different choreographic processes and how they work.

Senior dance major Elisa-

beth Wolf felt similarly, saying, “Something I’ve realized is finding your voice within the choreographers’ since they’re such a wide group. Especially this semester, I think it’s interesting to be able to work with them for an extended period of time and learn how they go through a rehearsal process. But then, within that, you want to be able to bring your best self to them each week and never feel like you’re doing the choreography a disservice because you’re not dedicating yourself to it.”

In the first week of each school year, auditions for the concert begin with dance majors splitting into two groups. From there, each choreographer has students perform their skills in different styles. Soon after, students are told which piece they were se-

lected for and which choreographer they will be working with.

Rehearsals begin a week later and continue once a week for three hours, sometimes longer, until the performance in November.

“During the week of tech is when we get to see the whole show, so that’s when we are exposed to all the new pieces. It’s exciting to see all the work you know that everyone has been putting in all semester and you get to see the whole picture put together,” said sophomore dance major Kathleen Kenny.

Tickets for the production can be bought at the LMU Ticket Office at the Lion Athletic Center

by Sullivan Field, over the phone at (310) 338-5466 or on the dance department’s website. Each performance begins at 8p.m.

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Violence prevails in American sports Sully Speaks from Page 12

The fact that many of these cases have not resulted in any punishment for the players only fosters the culture of violence. It convinces many of these athletes that their actions will not have consequences, so they can do whatever they want.

Even athletes not involved with domestic violence are seemingly supportive of the abusers – the Indiana Pacers’ Paul George published some questionable tweets about the Ray Rice incident, stating that it was not abuse.

Clearly these leagues are fostering an environment in which violence is not seen as a big deal.

Maybe it has something to do with the fact that in sports, your job is to overpower your opponent.

In my experience, shoulder-toshoulder battles between me and the opposing players gave me a chance to show I was bigger, faster and stronger than my opponent; this is seen as the typical competitive drive of an athlete. However, this

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Minnesota Vikings’ runningback Adrian Peterson is just one of many athletes who have recently been arrested or investigated on domestic violence charges. Peterson was arrested for hitting his 4-year old with a switch.

attitude may be a contributing factor in all of these domestic violence cases. Some athletes may not be able to separate their on-thefield competitive drive from their off-the-field relationships.

No matter what is causing these issues, one thing that cannot be denied is that we have seen an increase in high-profile athletes getting into legal trouble due to violence against family members.

Whether it is intimate partner violence or child abuse, these athletes have decided that a physical response is the only way to handle a situation. Hopefully, the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL can change their culture in order to prevent these violent acts perpetrated by their players. Maybe then being a child, wife or significant other of a professional athlete will not be one of America’s most dangerous roles.

This is the opinion of Jack Sullivan, a junior communication studies major from Las Vegas, Nev. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com.

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LA’s best hiking trails to tackle this break Fun Story Tori from Page 12

4. Solstice Canyon Located in Malibu, this hiking trail is known for its ease and fantastic views. The numerous trees offer a good amount of shade, which is another plus. A cascading waterfall can be found behind the ruins of Tropical Terrace.

3. Rustic Canyon Located in the Pacific Palisades next to Will Rogers State Park, this trail begins on a paved path that eventually leads to a detour that is well worth the risk. At the end of the trail, you will find a waterfall, vast vegetation and the ruins of Murphy Ranch, a former compound of

Nazi sympathizers. The hike offers a panoramic view of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Pacific Ocean and the L.A. Basin.

2. Griffith Park Observatory View Located in Los Feliz, this hike offers a straight path to the Griffith Observatory and views of the

Hollywood Sign and the L.A. Basin.

The trail begins at the bottom of the creek and continues uphill toward the Observatory.

1. Escondido Falls This Malibu trail leads to a waterfall. To reach it, you must walk through a neighborhood for less than a mile before you actually

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find the trail. Once you reach the trail, hike downhill to reach the creek and, eventually, the beautiful cascade.

This is the opinion of Victoria Lucien, a freshman sociology major from Los Angeles, Calif. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email vlucien@theloyolan.com.

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Q: When and where are club soccer games?

A: Mostly on Saturday afternoons on Drollinger Field. We have a friendly match this coming Saturday at 3 p.m. There will be pizza. Just kidding, no pizza.

Sport: Club Soccer

Class: Senior

Q: Have you ever successfully completed a bicycle kick?

Major: Marketing

Hometown: Bend, Oregon

A: No, but I’ve successfully sprained my wrist trying.

Q: What’s something most people don’t know about you?

Q: When did you start playing soccer?

A: I started the earliest you could; Kindergarten, or 1st grade. Since I’ve been breathing I’ve been playing soccer.

Q: Favorite soccer player?

A: I played alto saxophone in high school.

Q: Could club soccer beat the Men’s Soccer team? What would the score be?

A: Can it be me? Kidding. Let’s go with Andrea Pirlo. They call him “The Architect.”

A: We would put up a good fight and it’d come down to the wire. But the actual team would probably beat us by a goal or two.

Q: How did club soccer do this season?

Q: If you could slap one celebrity, who would it be?

A: We did pretty well. One of our better seasons since we’ve been here. We went down to San Diego and finished 2nd in the tournament, which ties the best we’ve done there. We only lost two games in our league, one due to scheduling and the other due to a lack of players.

A: Just one? Justin Bieber. For the sake of humanity.

Q: Which position do you play?

A: We are human, but I am dancer.

Q: Are we human or are we dancer?

A: I play right back and left-mid depending on what is needed.

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sports LIONBITES MEN’S WATER POLO The Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) handed out its regular season awards. Junior Emanuel Di Stasio, the Lions’ leading scorer, was recognized for his outstanding play, earning First-Team All-Conference honors.

Di Stasio led the team with 35 goals and had 19 assists and 12 steals on the season. Junior Vuk Cvetkovic was also honored, receiving a SecondTeam All-Conference selection.

Cvetkovic had 17 goals and led the Lions with 43 kickouts drawn this year. The Lions will host the WWPA Championships and will play Santa Clara on Friday, Nov. 21, at 12:15 p.m. at Burns Aquatics Center.

W. BASKETBALL Women’s basketball traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada on Nov. 17 to play UNLV at Cox Pavilion. The Lions came out on fire, shooting an impressive 61.5 percent in the first half, but still trailed LMU Athletics the Rebels 46-41 at halftime. UNLV played a physical brand of basketball that resulted in a 57-36 rebound advantage and a 29-14 free throw attempt advantage.

In the end, the Lions fell by a score of 91-76. Junior guard Deanna Johnson finished with 21 points and five assists. The Lions next take the court on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. against Cal Poly in Gersten Pavilion.

GOLF The 2015-16 Lions’ golf team will be receiving a huge boost when it welcomes Oregon Player of the Year Riley Elmes. Elmes was one of the most accomplished golfers in the state, and his accolades include three selections to the All-State and All-League teams. Elmes, who was born in Manhattan Beach, was ranked 73rd best golfer by GolfWeek.

He brings a winning attitude to LMU, as Lake Oswego High School won the state championship each year he was present. He is familiar with LMU because his mother attended the university for graduate school.

MEN’S SOCCER As the West Coast Conference (WCC) regular season comes to a close, league honors are being handed out to standout performers.

The WCC gives All-Academic Team honors for student-athletes who perform well in both academics and athletics. Sophomore forward Mark Dotseth was selected to the WCC All-Academic team for his excellent play on the field and his 3.66 GPA as a biology major. Senior defender and captain Craig Nitti received a third straight honorable mention, with a 3.25 GPA as a business management major.

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15-6 L

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Child abuse cases emerge in sports Sully Speaks Jack Sullivan Sports Editor @JackSull2

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he subject of domestic abuse has been a hot topic in the world of sports so far this year. The most publicized case involved Ray Rice and then-fiancé Janay Palmer in which Rice knocked Palmer unconscious in a casino elevator. However, far more incidences have occurred across different sports, including those concerning Slava Voynov of the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL, Jeff Taylor of the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA and Greg Hardy of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. Domestic violence seems to be infiltrating the world of sports.

However, partner domestic violence is not the only issue that has plagued the major league sports of America.

Professional athletes have been arrested for child abuse throughout 2014 as well. Hope Solo of the U.S Women’s National Soccer Team was arrested in June for hitting both her sister and her nephew. Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings was recently suspended for at least the rest of the 2014 NFL season for beating his 4-year old son with a wooden switch. Peterson sat out the season, with pay, until the full extent of the investigation was resolved. Furthermore, Dwight Howard of the Houston Rockets has come under criminal investigation surrounding an incident reported on Oct. 1 involving his 7-year old son. Though the police initially did not find anything of importance, in the past week the case has been reopened as more information has come to light.

Violence is nothing new to major sports leagues in America. As discussed in both Erin Chiu’s Oct. 27 article on violence in

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Dwight Howard (left), a well-liked player in the NBA, has recently come under investigation for alleged child abuse after information surfaced that on Oct. 1, Howard beat his 7-year old son. the NHL and my Sept. 11 article about violence in the NFL, more than 10 percent of all arrests involving players in the NFL since 2000 have been linked with domestic violence. Major League Baseball has had several scandals involving violence, including Milton Bradley in 2005, Brett Myers in 2006 and Josh Lueke in 2008. The NBA’s record is no better, as former No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden started a domestic violence trial yesterday.

The NFL is the only one of the four leagues

with explicit disciplinary procedures against domestic violence – these were revised after the Ray Rice incident. Clearly, these leagues are behind the ball on the epidemic of violence that plagues American sports. Solo was even allowed to represent America on the Women’s National Team while facing the charges of abuse against her family. Myers was able to pitch the day after he beat his wife in front of witnesses.

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LA’s best hiking trails to blaze Funny Story Tori Victoria Lucien Sports Intern

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s a lover of all things related to exercise, I often find myself spending countless hours in the gym fighting the freshman 15. However, it becomes increasingly difficult to motivate myself to go to the gym when I know exactly who will be present and what machine they will be working on. I grow tired of working out the same areas of my body, on the same workout machines, surrounded by the same view.

Following this acknowledgment of the monotony of my usual routine, I have taken a strong liking to moving my workouts to different locations— Los Angeles is known for its historic landmarks, but many overlook the city’s gratifying views of natural landscapes and hiking trails. If you are stuck here over break, it might be nice to tackle of few of these hikes. Here are the top-five hiking trails in L.A. to take on this Thanksgiving break that offer spectacular views: 5. Hollywood Sign The famous Hollywood Sign trail is a hike that is a must for every Angeleno.

The trail is quite steep but offers a tremendous overview of Los Angeles, the Griffith Observatory and, of course, the Hollywood Sign. Horseback riders often gallop up and down the path, too.

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The Hollywood Sign hike is a must-do for L.A. residents, as it offers great views of the city and Griffith Observatory, as well as the chance of seeing horseback riders galloping about.