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DPS sent out a safety buletin detailing the occurance of an alleged off-campus rape. Zaneta Pereira Editor in Chief @zanyzaneta
An LMU student was the victim of an alleged rape that occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday, Nov. 1, at an off-campus Halloween house party in the 8700 block of Yorktown Avenue, about 2.5 miles away from LMU. The LMU student reported the alleged incident to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), which is currently in the midst of an ongoing investigation into the case. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is also involved in the investigation due to the presence of LMU students at the party, according to DPS Chief Hampton Cantrell. According to LAPD crime data, the incident is classified as forcible rape. In a 2005 report from the National Institute of Justice, stranger rape is relatively uncommon on college campuses and less than 10 percent of attempted and completed rapes involving college students are committed by someone the victim does not know. Currently, DPS is “working with LAPD to try to identify the person and […] are conducting interviews and LAPD are conducting interviews but, at this point, the person is considered at large,” said Cantrell. Cantrell also stressed that anyone with information about this incident should come forward. “We are certainly looking for information on this particular case. If anybody has any information whatsoever to share with us, particularly if they were at the party, it See DPS alert | Page 2
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On Tuesday, Nov. 4, LMU students and faculty excercised their rights as United States citizens by voting in the Midterm Election. The voting polls were set up in University Hall, and voters could cast their ballots in private booths. Congress woman Maxine Waters was reelected to represent the 43rd district, which includes Westchester, the area surrounding LMU.
Hunger Banquet Viral meningitis examines poverty cases on campus Multiple students contracted viral meningitis, which is not uncommon on college campuses. Julia Sacco News Editor
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The annual Hunger Banquet took place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in St. Robert’s Hall. It aimed to shed light on the reality of hunger worldwide by assigning attendees to random seats and meals by the luck of the draw. The event was sponsored by Oxfam LMU, the Center for Service and Action (CSA), Pi Beta Phi and Sursum Corda service organization.
At least three LMU students have contracted viral meningitis, according to multiple sources in the LMU community. The Mayo Clinic defines meningitis as “an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.” According to the National Meningitis Association website, there are key differences between bacterial meningitis and viral meningitis. Bacterial meningitis can be potentially fatal, with effects ranging from amputations to permanent kidney and hearing damage. Viral meningitis, on the other hand, is rarely fatal in people with normal immune systems. While viral meningitis may have some of the same symptoms as bacterial, it is not as debilitating and most individuals
recover fully. Most students who attend universities are required to receive the bacterial meningitis vaccination upon entering; however, there is no specific vaccination or treatment available for viral meningitis. The Loyolan contacted three students who had confirmed via Facebook posts that they had contracted the illness, but each declined to comment. While Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Lane Bove would only refer to the cases as “suspected but unconfirmed,” she added that “there have been three suspected but unconfirmed cases of viral meningitis. None of the cases was related; there was no cluster of infected students in a particular area, dorm or class.” Bove also added that Student Heath Services (SHS) is aware of the students’ illness and has been involved in their recovery process. “SHS has reached out to the three students and they have all recovered. SHS is also attempting to gather further information about these three cases from the treating doctors and facilities in the community,” Bove said. See Meningitis | Page 2
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While the report of multiple cases of viral meningitis heightens awareness of the infection on campus, the number of cases this year is not particularly unusual. “It is important to understand that this number of cases is not unusual in this population,” Bove said. “SHS estimated that there have been at least two cases of viral meningitis [at LMU] every year [...] Thankfully, there have been no cases of bacterial meningitis during the past 10 years.” LMU is not the only school that has experienced a breakout of viral meningitis recently. According to a NBC News article titled “FDA Approves New Meningitis B Vaccine,” published on Oct. 29,
“Meningitis B killed a Georgetown University student last September and a San Diego Sate University student earlier this month.” The article also mentioned that the symptoms of viral meningitis include “sudden onset of high fever, along with severe headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, rapid breathing, sensitivity to light, confusion and, possibly, rash.” NBC News reporter Maggie Fox also noted that “College students are especially vulnerable as they leave home towns and mix with new populations.” The best way to prevent viral meningitis on a college campus is similar to any virus prevention. Be cautious of cleanliness, touching public surfaces and sharing drinks with others.
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would be nice for them to give us a call,” he said. Cantrell explained that a safety bulletin regarding the incident was sent to the community due to the fact that the suspect remains at large. “We believe the suspect is still at large and we know that, this coming weekend, students could be attending parties. […] And so we wanted to provide some warning about what had occurred over the weekend,” he said. Student Affairs Associate and Director of LMU CARES Briana Maturi discussed the need for support for individuals in this kind of situation. “Any student in a situation like this is likely going to be seeking out very trusted support,” she said. “And that support system needs to be sure of a few things.” Specifically, Maturi stressed the importance of listening “unconditionally and openly,” of making sure never to blame the individual and of suggesting campus resources the person may want to utilize. According to Maturi, “We’re really trying to empower the
person to make decisions however they feel comfortable moving forward. As their support system, we’re there to talk through options but those choices, that empowerment, really needs to be theirs.” In terms of resources available for students, Maturi highlighted the Student Affairs Resource Administrator (SARA) that all students who experience sexual assault are assigned. This person is able to suggest and discuss available resources so students do not have to seek them out alone. The top resources a SARA will suggest, according to Maturi, are Student Psychological Services (SPS), the Office of the Dean of Students and the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center. These organizations are able to provide both immediate and ongoing support. Maturi also recognized that incidents like this could impact the entire LMU community and there may be many who are indirectly impacted. “They could be friends, they could be classmates, they could maybe not even know anyone involved but, as a student, they could be feeling impacted from this incident. I
want students to know that these resources are there for everyone, for the entire community, and to not be afraid to reach out,” she said. Additionally, as a community, Maturi believed “it’s really important to empower each other to continue to step up and step in to prevent these incidents from happening and to really continue to be there for each other.” In the Safety Bulletin sent to the LMU community, DPS provided several safety tips such as “Always remain alert and aware of your surroundings” and “If possible do not walk alone at night. Any time you feel unsafe while moving about campus, call DPS for an escort at 310-3382893 or 222.” Ultimately, Maturi recognized the importance of the student’s decision to report the incident. “It’s important and brave because we want to stop these things from happening in our community and by reporting it brings attention to it and of course, I hope, it empowers the whole community to continue to be aware and make efforts to actively prevent these things from happening on or around our campus,” she said.
LAPD and DPS forum address concerns of LMU students and off-campus life Forum focuses on offcampus safety, neighbor relations and roles of DPS. Madison Joseph News Intern
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Due to multiple complaints, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and LMU Department of Public Safety (DPS) came together with ASLMU and Greek Council Tuesday at Convo to clear up the confusion surrounding offcampus safety. Recent break-ins in the Westchester neighborhood have put many off-campus students on high alert, including sophomore engineering major Emily Bjerke, who attended the informational event. “I feel like so much has happened recently,” she said. “A lot of girls that I know personally have had their houses broken into. One of my friends was at her house when someone tried to break in, so that was really scary for everyone.” Officer John Richardson of the LAPD offered off-campus students helpful tips to prevent similar incidents from happening to them. He encouraged students to build good relationships with their neighbors and to “utilize the police as your friend.” Richardson also urged students to “Get to know the officers that work in your area.” During the event, both DPS and LAPD emphasized the importance of being aware of one’s surroundings and reporting suspicious
activity. “Westchester is a safe neighborhood. Most people you talk to would say that it is relatively safe. The problem that we have is that sometimes people think it is too safe and don’t realize that there are some dangers out there […] so they tend to not pay attention to their surroundings,” Richardson said. One major criticism that LMU students have of DPS is its ability to break up off-campus parties but inability to protect students from off-campus robberies. DPS Chief Hampton Cantrell explained that DPS does not have jurisdiction when it comes to incidents off-campus. They also do not have the resources to respond to a potentially dangerous situation. He urged students to call LAPD in the case of an emergency, such as a break-in. Cantrell also explained that DPS goes to parties as a courtesy to students in order to warn them that a complaint has been made before LAPD gets involved. Sophomore political science major and ASLMU’s Speaker of the Senate Emily Staker helped organize the event. “This event came from a lot of student concerns about off-campus breaks-ins and how to prevent them. A lot of students didn’t know the exact protocol and were confused about the role of Public Safety versus the role of LAPD. A lot of this came from Greek life, so we collaborated with Greek Council to open this up to not only Greek life but the whole LMU community and really educate them about how to prevent break-ins,” she said. Members of Greek Council
also played a valuable role in organizing the event. Junior recording arts and management double major, and President of Greek Council Peter Schrupp, said that he thinks DPS responds appropriately to off-campus incidents and believes that the LMU community is “well on our way to improving and figuring out a better way to address things.” LAPD and DPS both provided many helpful ideas on how to stay safe while living offcampus. They encouraged students to attend neighborhood watch meetings, obtain contact information from neighbors, catalogue serial numbers for all of their valuables and create group texts to warn friends and neighbors of any suspicious activity or incidents. Both LAPD and DPS stressed that students should not try to be heroes. Instead, students should immediately call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. DPS Assistant Chief Patricia Coffelt said, “Students should be very careful to say when they call that this is happening now. This didn’t happen two hours ago or yesterday. This is happening now. If you express it another way, it’s going to go into a queue and it may not be the top priority.” After contacting LAPD, Cantrell recommended that students call DPS. “Let Public Safety know. We could always do an alert or bulletin,” he said. And most importantly, students must keep an eye on their surroundings. “If you see something, say something,” he said.
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This issue, Editor in Chief Zaneta Pereira This issue, Managing sits down with chair Editor Dan Raffety of down the Presidential sits with Head SearchMax Committee, Coach Good, head coach of the David Zuercher LMU’s (‘68)men’s to talkbasketball about the team to talk about the progress thus far. upcoming season.
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Describe your ideal presidential candidate.
Well, he’s sitting in the president’s office right now. It would be somebody that very much understands the inner workings of a university. [It is important] that they understand the concept of shared governance, that faculty and the administration need to work in harmony with one another, need to work in a collaborative manner. It’s somebody that has a passion for education, has a passion for young people, has a passion for teaching and for learning, not just someone who wants to spend their time in research or something like that. Finally, [he or she] lives the Catholic mission and Marymount identity that we have, which I think is very unique and it’s such a big plus that we have in this greater L.A. community.
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Will the future president continue to focus on the issue of accessibility to an LMU education?
Yes. Accessibility is going to be an issue for many years to come, and I think that the next president is going to have to continue to focus on that; we will have to continue to engage the outside community in respect to fundraising. We will have to do more to raise more money so we can make an LMU education accessible for everybody.
What, to you, makes LMU special?
I think what makes LMU special is that we have such a strong community. I think that Jesuit tradition makes that community strong. I think that’s something [that you don’t find] at other universities. The community doesn’t just stay with you the four years that you’re here; it lives with you for your whole life if you want it to.
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What is the value of an LMU education?
The value of an LMU education [is that] it teaches you, if you apply yourself properly, to think and […] to communicate. I think you learn a lot of that here at LMU. You might learn a lot of things specifically about certain subjects, [and] you might become a whiz at a certain subject, but I think overall an LMU education […] teaches you how to think. It teaches you to communicate with other people and it teaches you how to be a better person; those are the important things in life.
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November marks LMU’s 15th annual World Fest, which is comprised of a variety of events that recognize the value of international education and worldwide exchange. This year, the Office for International Student Services (OISS) joins the U.S. Department of State and Education and various departments around campus to lead the celebration of diversity. Senior Administrative Coordinator for OISS Camile Jimenez shared that “exchanges are critical in developing mutual understanding and respect, building leadership
abroad and investing in the future relationship between Americans and citizens around the world. World Fest events are made possible through collaboration with a number of departments on campus.” The overarching themes of this year’s events are social justice and human rights, which embody LMU’s mission. World Fest 2014 offers 15 different cultural and social events throughout the month. The celebration began with “Good Vibrations from Indonesia-Balinese Gamelan Music Workshop” on Nov. 4, and concludes with “The Art of Sushi Making” on Nov. 20. In the past, World Fest was only a week long. However, due to an increase in the number of events offered by departments this year, World Fest now spans throughout the entire month of November. Administrative Coordinator of OISS and Christine Catt
expects the extension of World Fest to create a celebration that is bigger and better than ever. “This is the biggest World Fest yet, and we are very excited to present such an exciting and diverse repertoire of events to LMU. We wanted to give attendees not just great exposure to other cultures and traditions, but also raise awareness of certain issues affecting domestic and foreign societies,” said Catt. Several of the upcoming events exemplify the diversity of this year’s World Fest. The “International Business Studies: Exploring Asian Culture” event will take place on Nov. 6, 12, and 17 and will provide information about a course that teaches students about Asian cultural practices, culminating with a two-week study abroad trip. Another event, held on See OISS | Page 4
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Another event, held on Nov. 8 and 9, is the Tunnel of Oppression and Hope, which sheds light on different forms of oppression through skits and multimedia presentations organized by students. “Lion Pride Worldwide,” on Nov. 14 and 15, encourages the LMU community to support the LMU men’s basketball team at its games against SE Missouri State and Boise State.
The team is considerably diverse, it is comprised of players from Australia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Nigeria, Slovakia, Zambia and the United States. Other events offered this month include “Stories from Abroad” on Nov. 11, “Taste Around the World Competition” on Nov. 13, “Job Search Strategies for International Students” on Nov. 13 and “Building Community Weekend-Intercultural Retreat” from Nov. 14 to 16.
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Samantha Cárdenas, a senior communication studies major, intends to take part in World Fest again this year by attending the men’s basketball game. “Every year, I look forward to World Fest’s men’s basketball game, not only because I get to wear my ‘Lion Pride Worldwide’ t-shirt but because we get to honor our international student athletes,” she said. “Although there are many international students in our other sports teams, like
tennis and water polo, eight of our 17 men’s basketball players are from out of the country. The team doesn’t get enough support as it is, so I think it’s awesome that we international students get to show our love as a community.” Junior film production major Piergiorgio Gonni shared his excitement for “The Art of Sushi Making” event. “I really want to learn how to make sushi so I can eat it all day, every day.”
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f you’d asked LMU students in November takes off. 2010, they wouldn’t have hesitated to tell Recently, Southwestern College, a junior you there was an outbreak of the sexually college in Chula Vista, California, evacuated transmitted disease gonorrhea on LMU’s campus. its campus following one student’s comments One student in the Loyolan’s Nov. 18, 2010 article regarding their flu-like symptoms. While the “SHS says gonorrhea rumors ‘not true’” alleged student later recanted their statement, the that gonorrhea would be declared an epidemic if rampant dissemination of information via social a few more cases were confirmed, while another media resulted in both the evacuation and the student asserted that “70-something” students lockdown of a neighboring high school. While had gonorrhea. individuals posted about the “Ebola outbreak” Student Health Services maintained that there at Southwestern College, the rest of San Diego was no such outbreak. experienced a bout of hysteria. Currently, with Ebola causing This is precisely what we want unrest throughout the global to avoid. Our goal is not to community and flu season fast Our Page 1 article “Viral approaching, health concerns increase hysteria, but to meningitis cases on campus” have captivated many of us. It define the situation clearly about the recent reports of so that reality does not meningitis on campus aims to makes sense: Being conscious of healthy habits is paramount to present the facts of the situation become distorted. preventing the spread of illness. in order to cut through the However, stressing about speculation and rumor before things that are out of our control, and worse yet, it gets out of hand. Our goal is not to increase perpetuating rumors about illnesses, is not a good hysteria, but to define the situation clearly so tool of prevention. that reality does not become distorted. When At our meeting this past Monday night, reporting this story, we sought to confirm the multiple Loyolan staffers mentioned they had factual basis of the speculation we’d heard and the heard that meningitis, an inflammation of the published article contains only information that membranes around the spinal cord and brain, has been thoroughly verified. was going around the LMU student body. The Though we understand that journalistic discussion began, and before we knew it, everyone standards do not apply to everyone, we encourage was yelling out the number of people that they the entire LMU community to sift through the believed had the illness. hearsay and misinformation in pursuit of the The issue with situations like this is that even actual truth. If you cannot confirm information, those who had not heard about the alleged you probably should not be spreading it around. In meningitis cases surely went to their friends and other words, if you don’t have or know someone asked about it, and then those friends probably who has meningitis, you probably shouldn’t be went to some of their other friends and asked making any claims. The same goes for gonorrhea, them about it. And before you know it, a rumor for that matter.
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t’s that time of year again when babyfaced freshmen and grumpy seniors alike decide not to shave for 30 days. No Shave November, or Movember, promotes manliness, laziness and facial hair, which are all undeniably good things. This celebration of manhood often comes at a cost for those not used to having a thick beard or moustache, including, flealike itchiness, uncomfortably rough facial hair and the disdain of your girlfriend. Fortunately, these problems are avoidable. Here are the top five tips for maintaining your facial hair and your life as November wears on. 5. Wash your face. This is something you should probably do all the time, but becomes even more important with a hefty beard on your face. There’s really no reason too small; wash your face and beard after you eat, after the gym or even after you drink something other than water. The quickest way to ruin your facial hair and the skin underneath it is to let that cookie you ate at midnight fester on your chin. Be careful not to use face washes with micro scrubbing beads or anything like that, because the beads get caught in facial hair easily and don’t come out. 4. Clean it up. This tip depends on how much of a Movember purist you are. Some people believe that touching a razor in November is blasphemy, and I respect them for it. For the rest of us, it doesn’t hurt to shave off that patch on your upper-left cheek that doesn’t have a single other hair within a two-inch radius of it. Consider trimming all of your facial hair to the same length. This will prevent stray hairs from poking you or your loved ones, and will also help reduce the frequency of ingrown facial hair, which is just a nightmare. 3. Do not use regular shampoo or
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conditioner on your beard. There will come a time when your facial hair is so coarse and rough that you start using Head and Shoulders on your beard and moustache in an attempt to soften the hair. Don’t. Facial hair is a completely different kind of hair than the hair on your head, if you couldn’t tell just by looking at it. In fact, facial hair is more similar to eyebrow or pubic hair, and you don’t put conditioner in either of those places … hopefully. Doing so will actually make facial hair rougher and more uncomfortable than before. 2. Consider buying beard care products. Yes, they exist. For around the cost of a venti soy double espresso shot, extra caramel, no whipped cream macchiato, you can purchase a facial hair-specific shampoo or conditioner online. There are a few different kinds, of which Beardsley is the most popular. Products include shampoos and conditioners that can be used in the shower just like any other shower soap, leave-in beard oils and moustache wax for people who are into that. All of these things, except the wax, will soften facial hair, promote
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love watching people’s faces when I answer the infamous question, “Where are you from?” Not many would guess from a small town in Pennsylvania. Somehow, the conversation always wraps back around to the differences between the East Coast and West Coast lifestyles, especially between the various types of personalities that make up each population. I walk too fast, always want to go on a hike and never know what to wear to work – I am an East Coaster. Even though we may have invaded your West Coast, we East Coasters add a fresh perspective to the California way of life, especially to dating. Since I’ve moved out here, I’ve noticed many differences between West Coast and East Coast styles of dating. Both coasts have their own personalities in the dating world, but it’s up to you to decide which side you’re on. So look out West Coast. Here are some reasons why you should date an East Coaster.
1. Go get ‘em attitude Now, there are some true East Coast personalities that can really be inspiring to be around. East Coasters never fear chasing after the next big thing. Whether it is a career or a significant other, there’s something in the East Coast water that makes the natives never fear anything. East
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Coast chicks have been known to ask the guy out if he doesn’t make the first move fast enough. We just know what we want and when we want it – which is usually now. 2. Seasons? Bring it on. A little rain on Halloween never hurt anyone, right? Apparently West Coast kids are afraid of melting as soon as a little rain
falls from the sky. As I witnessed on Halloween, the masses all started screaming and running for the nearest shelter. On the other hand, I stood outside welcoming the storm along with the other brave couples and did the cliché dance in the rain thing. Cheesy? Yes. Adorable? Yes! That’s the thing with us East Coast guys and gals; rain, hail, snow, ice – we’ve seen it all. We’ve experienced it and we want to share the experience and introduce you to your adventurous side. 3. Outright honesty The East Coast natives won’t beat around the bush – we call it as we see it. Get into a tiff with an East Coaster and you are guaranteed to come out on the other side with some great insight. Our brutal honesty is sure to keep you in line. Fair warning: It may be startling to those who don’t have this quality, but you’ll learn quickly that honesty is in fact the best policy. 4. Dress to impress Why go out with someone who can’t dress themselves? East Coast chic is a combination of business-ready-to-go-to-aformal-mixed-with-a-dash-ofold-school-sexy. East Coast gals know how to keep it classy and bring a little something extra to the dating game while guys tug at
girls’ heartstrings with the rugged lumberjack look. Some may say we dress up too much, but isn’t it better to be over-dressed than under-dressed? 5. Natural Navigators From the forests of Upstate New York to the DC Metro, East Coasters have a natural navigation system and are always waiting to explore even more. If you ever get lucky enough to snag yourself an East Coast native, be prepared with a sense of adventure. There’s no fear in taking off on an untraveled path, getting a little lost on the subway (as long as time permits) or taking the scenic route home. I’m not saying that we East Coasters don’t have hard outer shells, aren’t constantly rushing to the next thing, aren’t blunt or aren’t a little bit uptight, but there is more to us than the icons you know from NYC or the Jersey Shore. If you get a chance, travel to the other side to see what it’s like to snag someone from the Dateable Coast. Or, you know, just find a transplant Easterner over here.
This is the opinion of Sarah Litz, a junior English major from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Email comments to dfeldman@theloyolan.com.
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hen you’re trying to figure out what kind of person you want to date, there’s one quality that stands above all else: geography. The West Coast is the best coast, which everyone knows is true because it rhymes. But if you’re still not sure which region of America you should scour when you take the plunge into the dating world, here are a few reasons why you should pick the West. 1. Destination Dates Coming up with destination dates is way easier with the West Coast’s variety of cool places to go. Whether you take your date on a trip to one of the many national forests or countless beaches, or just a simple lunch at In-N-Out, you’ll be sure to have a great time. Woah, I think I just became a travel agent. I guess that English degree isn’t what I needed after all. Life comes at you fast, kids. 2. Time works in our favor Pacific Standard Time is king of all standards and times. Want to watch Comedy Central’s “At Midnight” at a reasonable hour like 10 p.m.? With your boo on the East Coast, that show actually comes on at midnight; here it’s on at, like, 9 p.m. Make the most of your time by dating people in the best time zone, because honestly, what’s more important: making time for people, or having people naturally fit into your TV schedule? I think we all know the answer. “Mad Men” ain’t gonna watch itself, y’know? 3. Workout obsessives You know that stereotype that people on the West Coast are all into working out? Well, it’s not
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totally true. Just take a look at me. But it’s true enough that your chances of meeting someone in decent shape are much higher here than on the East Coast, where the need for multiple layers of sweaters to survive their Arctic tundra winters makes it hard to know if your date is a body-builder or just avoiding hypothermia. 4. Attitude You want a serious relationship? That’s cool. You want something less serious? That’s cool, too. That’s one of the best things about dating people from the West Coast: We’re chill about everything. Dating a naturally relaxed person will help you keep your relationship dramafree, as our excessive casualness often leads us to avoid arguments and fights as much as humanly possible.
5. Honestly, no one cares. Do what you want. If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume you’re somewhat of a grown-up with the ability to read. As such, you’ve earned the right to ignore pointless and divisive binary definitions of relationships in the U.S and to date whomever you’d like. Or you can take your advice from an inherently biased source who’s eating a chicken noodle soup dinner out of a tin can right now. Anyway, it’s no one’s business whom you date and you should feel good about whatever decision you make. Even if it’s the wrong one.
This is the opinion of Cruz Quinonez, a senior English and screenwriting double major from Bakersfield, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinion, or email dfeldman@theloyolan.com.
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Get “BirkenSTOKED” for Birkenstocks What the Heck Allie Heck
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have to admit something: When the Loyolan ran a couple of articles about Yik Yak, I had to check it out. I thought I would be the last person to succumb to this form of social media, but I have to be honest – I don’t mind scrolling through and reading it. But this article isn’t about Yik Yak. No, this article is about something much closer to my heart that happens to be a recurring topic in the LMU Yak sphere. That’s right; I’m talkin’ about Birkenstocks. Now, I’m not sure what Birkenstocks ever did to LMU Yik Yak users, but man have they managed to make some serious anonymous enemies. From being called “basic” to being rated a better form of birth control than abstinence, God’s gift to the shoe world has been hated on by Yik Yak users more than Sodexo has (but probably still not as much as Sig Ep). In all honesty, I’m not too concerned with Birkenstocks being considered “basic,” so that insult doesn’t really bother me. But the whole Birkenstocks being the best birth control bit is the ultimate untruth; these wonderful insoles have been around for nearly a century. If Birkenstocks were so good at preventing procreation, the small but smart sect of the population that identifies as lovers of Birkenstocks would most definitely be extinct by now.
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But here we are – still alive and kickin,’ and arguably stronger than ever. We Birkenstock-wearers are loud and proud. Even the most unlikely characters have become “Birkenstoked.” So it should really come as no surprise that those who are less enthused by the prospect of Birkenstocks taking over the shoe world are voicing their opinions. I’m definitely pro First Amendment, even if it results in my feet’s best friend being ripped apart by anonymous Yik Yak users. But by the same token, I feel as though I have failed as an American by not exercising my First Amendment right to explain why I’m such an avid supporter of such an ugly (and German) pair of shoes.
I grew up wearing Birkenstocks, but I didn’t begin wearing them in college until last winter. My roommate left me to study abroad in Argentina, and with her she took her weird sandals made out of rope that I would wear with socks to the library on cold nights. Wow, I cannot believe I actually just typed out that sentence. Anyway, her departure left more than a void in my heart; she left me high and dry, and without sandals to wear with socks. Logically, I called my mom and asked her what could possibly remedy this wicked problem. And over Christmas break, we found ourselves investing in a wondrous pair of Birkenstocks. What started as a solution to a ridiculous problem then turned
into a lifestyle. I admittedly wear Birkenstocks on the regular, and it has a lot to do with comfort – what their website describes as “firm, orthopedically correct support.” And most people, if given the opportunity to slip a pair on and take ‘em for a spin, will agree that they are out-of-this-world comfy. But aside from giving my feet all the good feels, Birkenstocks send a blatant message: I really don’t care. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Apathy is lame. But when it comes to what others think of you (or what Yik Yak ever has to say), it is definitely something I condone. It doesn’t really matter what any of those knuckleheads have to say anyway; it’s hard to hear the hate when every step is like walking on a
firm cloud, complete with arch support and posture correction. I like to think of it as my own personal litmus test because, let’s be honest, if people aren’t into my Birkenstocks, then I’m probably not into them. So just as the weather drops below 80 degrees and the less seasoned Birkenstock-wearers around us retire their sandals for a more hospitable season, I’m slippin’ on a pair of fuzzy socks and easing my feet into my perfectly molded shoes. Socks with ‘stocks has always been my preferred look. 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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Tsehai Publishers focus on Ethiopia’s untold stories Tsehai Publishers aims to facilitate publication of books on Ethiopia. Kaitlin Perata Copy Editor
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“When you think of Africa, what are the first three things that come to mind?” This is the first question I was asked when I began working at Tsehai Publishers at the beginning of the semester. Like I’m sure most of us would, I had trouble coming up with a sufficient answer to the question. It is for precisely this reason that Elias Wondimu, exiled Ethiopian journalist and current CEO of Tsehai Publishers, founded the company. Finding few books on Ethiopia in the United States, Wondimu sought to fill a hole in the American book market by venturing into previously uncharted waters and creating his own publishing company that would simultaneously print scarcely distributed books and raise the standard of integrity in the publishing industry. “The lack of positive narratives about my country led me to a path of discovery about the realities of all marginalized societies, including Africa, women and the poor among us. Institutions who control what stories get told controls our true information that we consume, our perceptions and by that our future society,” Wondimu said
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One of Tsehai Publishers’ books, “Temsalet: Phenomenal Ethiopian Women,” tells the story of 64 successful and accomplished women in a variety of occupations. The book was translated from Amharic into English. when discussing his motivation for launching Tsehai. Tsehai means “the sun” in Amharic, Ethiopia’s official language, but Wondimu also named the publishing company after his late mother. The company was founded in 1998 with the intention of sharing his passion for Ethiopian and African issues,
correcting media misinformation and bias about Africa, fostering intercultural dialogue and social justice and providing a platform for African creativity and knowledge to flourish. In 2007, Tsehai joined forces with LMU’s Marymount Institute for Faith, Culture and the Arts, and from that partnership
the Marymount Institute Press was born, embodying the Institute’s mission statement. “Unless it is serving a grander financial purpose, our collective stories never get to be presented for what they are,” Wondimu said. Tsehai attempts to rectify this problem by giving a voice to the voiceless and providing a
platform where the marginalized are able to share their stories. Since their inception, both Tsehai Publishers and the Marymount Institute Press have shown special care and concern for women’s issues, a commitment that is especially relevant in Tsehai’s upcoming book “Temsalet: Phenomenal Ethiopian Women.” The book was translated from Amharic into English and features the stories of 64 successful and accomplished Ethiopian women from across a wide range of occupations. The purpose of the book, which will be distributed to schools, libraries and girls’ clubs across Ethiopia, is to inspire, empower and celebrate young girls and women. “I think that the progress that women in Ethiopia and Africa have made towards furthering equal opportunity is widely unacknowledged. A book like this kind of lays out that progress in a simple form through personal narratives.,” said junior English major Rachel Miskei, who interns for Tsehai and helped copy edit “Temsalet.” “It’s really important for women everywhere, and especially in Ethiopia, to have their stories be heard and have their progress be seen,” she added. The book is set to be released in the United States in late December to early January and can be purchased online through the Tsehai website. Kaitlin Perata has been an intern for Tsehai Publishers since August 2014.
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Students may be reluctant to report or get involved for fear that they may be held responsible for policy violations, especially when immediate medical attention is necessary to address alcohol intoxication. The purpose of the University’s Good Samaritan and Self-Reporting Policy is to promote safety and encourage students and third parties to promptly notify the appropriate staff and local emergency services in the event of such a need. The policy is designed to minimize any hesitation a student may have to gain help for himself, herself, a fellow student, friend or anyone in need. Students who self-report a high level of intoxication and request medical assistance will be helped immediately and this will result in lessening the disciplinary action. Public Safety is a resource for all community members and can be called 24/7. And, in the spirit of LMU CARES, I hope that if you see something you will say something to help a peer in need.
Jeanne Ortiz Dean of Students/Vice President for Student Affairs P.S. Why don’t you take a moment to program 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety’s phone numbers into your cell phone now? You’ll have it if you ever need to use it.
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Celebrity books that you should be reading Howser, M.D.” Choose correctly and you will end up with fame, fortune and love. Choose incorrectly and experience Harris’ heartbreak and misery. This autobiography is truly among the most unique to sweep the shelves.
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When you reach a certain level of celebrity status, it’s almost expected that you publish a book. While some of these books are cringe-worthy and should forever remain on the bookshelf, there are some that are worth reading religiously. 1. “Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She’s ‘Learned’” by Lena Dunham If you’re not familiar with Lena Dunham’s work then you’re about to be enlightened by her witty charm and uplifting spirit. Dunham’s “wise, hilarious and fiercely candid collection of personal essays” will have you laughing and enjoying her voyage of self discovery as she uncovers the facets of womanhood. The book is composed of a series of essays that reveal what Dunham has learned during her coming of age through painfully relatable stories. Rated as one of Amazon’s Best Books of the Month, you won’t want to miss out on this one. 2. “Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography” by Neil Patrick Harris If you’re like me, you adore Neil Patrick Harris’s witty humor and impeccable style. The selling point of this interactive book is “putting the U in aUtobiography!” If that doesn’t catch your eye, read it simply for the hilarious account of Harris’ journey through acting school, awkward encounters outside nightclubs and, of course, auditioning for “Doogie
3. “Styles” by Lauren Conrad Fashion icon Lauren Conrad shares her best kept style secrets in this must-know style book. Conrad’s 2012 best seller guides the reader on a journey of adapting her classic style for yourself. Conrad offers up advice on creating your own unique look, as well as delving into her fashion musthaves, inspirations, fashion emergencies and, of course, her favorite tips and tricks on how to rock your own personal style. 4. “My Drunk Kitchen: A Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Going with Your Gut” by Hannah Hart Although you may not be familiar with this Internet star, Hannah Hart is about to sweep bookshelves with this entertaining cookbook. Hart’s account of her life lessons are accompanied by funny recipes, based on her YouTube hit “My Drunk Kitchen.” Hart incorporates her witty humor in teaching life lessons and presenting her own unique recipes. Recipes even include special guests like Jamie Oliver, each coming with a heavy helping of her truly full and humorous heart. 5. “The Ten, Make That Nine, Habits of Very Organized People. Make That Ten.: The Tweets of Steve Martin” by Steve Martin Steve Martin, a childhood icon to us all, who rocked out roles like Jacques Clouseau in “The Pink Panther,” brings his heart and his humor to modern day social media with this best seller. Composed of
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Actor Neil Patrick Harris is one of many celebrities who have written books. But his book contains an added twist in which readers can choose how to follow Harris’ adventures. Martin’s 140 character tweets, life lessons and jokes, this quick read will have you laughing and contemplating some of life’s biggest questions. 6. “Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year” by Demi Lovato A personal favorite of mine written by musician Demi Lovato, this book is intended to be an inspirational aid. With 365 entries, Lovato offers up her life
experience along with daily goals. Lovato’s words of wisdom encourage readers to keep a positive attitude and outlook on what’s to come. Her short excerpts are affirmations that with each obstacle comes hope that everything will be ok. This is the opinion of Kasey Sobey, a freshman communication studies major from Palm Springs, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanArts, or email ibabadjanian@theloyolan.com.
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Students look to artists they admire for inspiration in new art exhibition Art Referencing Art is the latest exhibit at the Thomas P. Kelley Jr. Student Art Gallery. On display until Nov. 14, it features artwork that has been directly influenced by artists students admire. “This exhibit is unique because not everyone who is displaying their work considers themselves an artist. When I first submitted my proposal to the student art gallery, my intentions were to extend the opportunity to everyone who has been influenced by the artist or genre, but mainly by an artist,” said senior art history major and exhibit curator
Ann Flores. This was the first exhibit Flores has curated, and she is extremely proud that a vast variety of styles are presented in the gallery. Senior art history major Elise Straaton, whose art is on display in the exhibit, assisted Flores in finding student work to display. “I love Ann’s collaborative creative process. She really wanted a space where student artists could have the freedom to display the art that they wanted to exhibit,” said Straaton. - Ivetta Babadjanian, Life+Arts Editor
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ip this, tuck that. Fix this, lose that. Time and time again, we hear about the latest procedure that will not only enhance our looks, but also our perspective on life. We are often told that if we alter our appearances, we alter our lives for the better – as if to say that our lives shall remain unfilled until we look the way society tells us to look. We are consistently bombarded with advertisements that insist it is not enough to be ourselves and to embrace our natural beauty in a society that relishes superficiality. In order to combat being ostracized, we are encouraged to abandon our personal values about beauty and adopt society’s standards. We have entered an age in which showing off a new nose or breast implants has become a norm. Many individuals, both male and female, have felt increasing pressure to alter their appearances to fit in and succeed within society. The media is infiltrated with propaganda that spreads this idealized image of perfection. Now, individuals are scoffed at for refusing the chance to look younger or more “beautiful.” Celebrities in particular continually turn to plastic surgery procedures to alter their appearances in order to fit this idea of perfection. Renée Zellweger’s recent and radical transformation from the actress with the noticeably adorable chubby cheeks to this unrecognizable woman is proof of Hollywood’s attraction to superficial modification. Until now, Zellweger’s appearance had remained mostly unchanged
throughout her acting career and further aided the acknowledgment of her talent beyond her appearance. While it is unclear whether Zellweger actually went under the knife, the question concerning what drives individuals toward plastic surgery remains. The mounting pressure to perfect one’s appearance is rapidly affecting the psyches of Americans. Not only are adults adhering to this tainted perception of beauty, but younger generations have also begun to contemplate altering their looks so that they too can be accepted in society. Celebrity plastic surgeries suggest the notion that we were created in such a way that requires consistent modification so as to maintain society’s idealized vision of beauty. These well-known individuals influence our actions and perspectives on life and, ultimately, further endorse the practice of modifying natural beauty. What does the increasingly common practice of plastic surgery mean for us? It implements a yearning for artificial beauty that is naturally unattainable, increases the severity of self-esteem issues regarding body image. In order to combat these issues, we must instill amongst ourselves the idea that our appearance is a gift that distinguishes our individual uniqueness. Yes, the media is very enrapturing, and it is difficult to eliminate the influence that it yields against us. However, through constant reminders and communal recognition, we can take the steps necessary to restore the appreciation of natural beauty. This is the opinion of Victoria Lucien, a freshman sociology major from Los Angeles, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanArts, or email ibabadjanian@ theloyolan.com.
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0-16, a record I am sure they would like to avoid. They have five divisional games left, including two against the Broncos. Besides that, their other three opponents (the St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills) combine to go 1212. These tough matchups make it very possible for the league to have its second winless team since 2008. The Philadelphia Eagles vs. the Dallas Cowboys The Eagles and the Cowboys have a storied history of animosity.
They are division rivals, and neither team wants to see the other succeed. In what many people predicted to be a close division before the start of the season, these two teams have separated themselves from the New York Giants (3-5) and the Washington Redskins (3-6). The Eagles lead the NFC East with a 6-2 record, but the Cowboys are just behind them at 6-3. The two teams have had very opposite seasons when it comes to their results at home versus on the road. The Eagles are perfect at home and have only won half of their games on the road, while the
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Tom Brady has been at the top of his game to start off the 2014 season. His numbers thus far have led some experts to name him the midseason MVP.
Cowboys have not yet lost on the road, but are 3-3 in Jerry’s World. These teams will play each other twice before the season is over. These matches will surely decide the division, and I am hopeful that my Eagles can pull through. Players behaving badly The NFL has experienced multiple issues with players this year. 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith has had a whirlwind of an offseason. After drug problems sidelined Smith last year, he used his time off to allegedly make a bomb threat at LAX. The NFL has also been dealing with domestic violence cases, including those of former Ravens running back Ray Rice, Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy and 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald. Furthermore, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson just took a plea deal for misdemeanor reckless assault after allegedly hitting his son with a switch. These controversial stories have been the frontline of most NFL reports this year and have taken away from some of the season’s great games. Commissioner Roger Goodell has yet to act on many of these cases, damaging the NFL Shield. With more and more players getting into legal trouble, the league has a lot on its hands trying to get its players under control. Tom Brady does it again Tom Brady is one of the best players to ever play in the National
Football League. Despite all of the flack that he gets, his talent is undeniable. Brady has been performing so well that some say that he is the midway MVP, and it would be hard to argue otherwise. He has led the New England Patriots to a 7-2 record and is currently in a five-game winning streak. He also recently won the Brady-Manning Bowl by blowing out Peyton Manning and the Broncos 43-21. He has thrown for nearly 2,400 yards, 22 touchdowns and has only 3 interceptions this season. Given his performance
so far this year, Brady could walk away with the MVP title and lead the Patriots to another Super Bowl appearance, maybe even a championship. The NFL season is only halfway through and plenty of excitement is still left. Who will win each division? Will Roger Goodell keep his job? Stay tuned to see what will happen next in the NFL. This is the opinion of Jack Sullivan, a junior communication studies major from Las Vegas, Nevada. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com.
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season. The Lions’ offensive firepower was stifled as junior midfielder Morgan Hilby, sophomore forward Sydney Zuccolotto and freshman forward Sarah Sanger all missed playing time due to injury this season. This adjustment to constant change has allowed other team members to step up and demonstrate their work ethic on the field. “Having not played that much last season compared to starting every single game during this current season, it has made such a huge impact not only on the quality of my performance, but also my mentality,” Leksan said. Head Coach Michelle Myers noted that the team has remained steadfast in its approach to each and every game. “This season, the team was very good about not giving up and understanding that they are capable of winning despite previous losses. The team’s overall chemistry is dynamic and they maintain positive sentiments about every new performance,” she said. As the Lions’ final game approaches, Leksan explained, “We hope to finish the season strong, especially for our senior players. Our senior players have contributed so much this past season and we want to provide them with one last win before they graduate.” “They have done so much for
us, and we would simply like to give all of our effort back to the seniors considering everything they have contributed to the team,” Nicks added. In preparation for the final game, the team has been focusing its practices on defensive techniques that include pressing the opponent and offensive plays such as flank attacks. This upcoming off-season, the players will adjust to a less rigorous training schedule, shifting from practicing 20 hours per week to eight hours per week. That does not mean, however, that the team will begin to slack on its performance. The Lions will maintain their strength levels, which means plenty of sleep. To prepare for the fall 2015 season, Myers stated that the team “will have to set universal standards in the beginning of the new season, and follow through during the remainder of time we are playing.” “We must maintain the team’s chemistry. Chemistry is a huge factor in how we started the season off so well and will aid in the team’s improvement in the future,” Blankenship added. “The team will also need to establish common goals that are cohesive and will aid in keeping up our current work ethic.” The Lions’ final match of the season will take place at Sullivan Field this Saturday. After celebrating the seniors on the team, the Lions will look to finish off the season with a 10 in the wins column.
Junior goalie Paul Blanchette, who was instrumental to the team’s shutout against Gonzaga, is particularly wary of USF’s offense on corners and free kicks. “They’re really good at set pieces. We have to bring our ‘A’ game there,” he said. USF will enter the game undefeated in conference. Behind a good defense and an even better offense, the Dons have played their way into second place in the WCC standings behind 4-0 San Diego, who the Lions will face in their last game of the season. While the defensive end has been a bright spot for LMU, the team needs some shots to find the back of the net soon if it has any hope of digging itself out of this hole. The Lions have been held scoreless in their past three games, a stark contrast to early season games that saw LMU scoring three or four goals fairly often. “It comes down to sharpness near the goal and making sure you take your chances,” said Mennell. “We were definitely creating chances. We’ve got to keep doing what we’re doing,” Paldino said. “We just have to put it in the back of the net. We’re just unlucky sometimes.” With only three games remaining, the Lions need to win out in order to have any chance of advancing into the postseason. That urgency is not lost on the players and coaching staff, who know what they must accomplish in the coming games.
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Redshirt junior goalkeeper Vince Paldino (above) and junior goalkeeper Paul Blanchette both played their part this last weekend. The Lions had two shutouts in which Paldino had four saves and Blanchette had nine.
“I think we’re more encouraged to win these last three games,” Blanchette said. “They’re mustwin games.” Despite the struggles and the pressure that have been placed on the Lions, the team’s confidence and mindset have not been shaken. While it may take a bit of good fortune, the Lions will do everything they can to put themselves in the best possible position to win games. LMU has had its fair share
of misfortune this year, in terms of both goal-scoring and injuries. In soccer, luck can mean the difference between a two-point victory or a 1-0 loss, but the Lions believe they can make their own luck. “We need a lot of help to accomplish our goals,” Mennell said. “But if ever there was a group of guys that deserve some good karma, it’s us. We have three very winnable and very difficult games ahead of us.”
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Hometown: Newhall, California
Q: How old were you when you started running competetively? A: I started running when I was 10.
Q: What’s the biggest obstacle you’ve faced in your running career? A: I don’t know. I’ve never had any impending injuries or anything. Knock on wood though! Q: Do you plan on running after college? A: I definitely want to be involved somehow... I definitely plan on running after college. Q: What were you for Halloween? A: I actually didn’t dress up. I did buy wigs from Sav-On when we got back. It was a witch wig I wore for like 10 seconds, and then I took it off. Q: Do you think it’s acceptable for kids our age to go trick-or-treating? A: I don’t know. I went trick-or-treating like my sophomore year of college and half of the people gave me candy and half of the people were like “You’re too old for this, go away!” I think it’s because the friend I was going with only had a jailor costume, but it was sort of a sexy jailer. So the parents were just like, “What are you doing...?”
Q: When did you realize you wanted to run in college? A: Probably my first semester of college. I wasn’t sure if I was going to continue when I graduated high school, but a junior started talking to me and influenced me to run in college. I transferred my junior year, so this is my second year here.
Q: What’s your favorite candy?
Q: What’s the longest distance you’ve ever run?
A: I saw someone dressed as a loofah, and I thought that was pretty cool.
A: I think my longest run was probably 17 miles, which I did like two months ago, and it was pretty awesome. It was just our Sunday long run and we do 2 hours, so I managed to get 17 in there.
Q: If you could run anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Q: Have you ever run a marathon?
A: Probably Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Q: What was the best costume you saw this year?
A: If I could run anywhere in the world... I think it would be pretty cool to do a run on the Great Wall of China. That’d be a cool run.
A: No, but that’s definitely something I want to do after I graduate.
Q: Who is your celebrity crush?
Q: About how many miles on average do you think you run a week?
A: I like Colin Kaepernick from the 49ers.
A: That’s a little bit difficult because we go by minutes. But I think my highest this season would be somewhere in the 70s.
Q: Have you seen the Hunger Games?
Q: What has been the highlight of your season so far? A: I think our last race was probably the highlight so far just because we had our top five under 21, and I ran a 6k P.R., and it was a really nice experience.
A: Yes! I watched the first two movies. Q: Team Gale or Team Peeta? A: Peeta. Information Compiled by Kassia Stephenson, Asst. Sports Editor; Graphic: Danielle King | Loyolan
sports LIONBITES MEN’S WATER POLO LMU men’s water polo traveled to UC Davis to take on the Aggies on Sunday, Nov. 2. The two teams were evenly matched for most of the game, as the Lions only trailed 9-7 heading into the fourth quarter. The Lions struggled in the final period and were outscored 3-0 in the fourth quarter to lose the game 12-7. Junior Emanuel Di Stasio led the team with two goals and freshman goalie Dominick Beaudine had 11 saves. The Lions will play Cal Baptist at Burns Aquatics Center on Saturday, Nov. 8 at noon. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Lions faced Cal State Dominguez Hills on Monday, Nov. 3, at Gersten Pavilion in a high-scoring affair. LMU played an exciting and up-tempo brand of basketball, scoring 88 points in the game to top Cal State’s 86. Senior forward Emily Ben-Jumbo posted 11 points and 14 rebounds and junior guard Deanna Johnson scored a game-high 20 points, including the game-winning layup with less than a second left. LMU next plays on Sunday, Nov. 9, in Gersten Pavilion.
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SCORES UPDATE VOLLEYBALL 3-0 W
LION
W. SOCCER
vs. Portland
SPORTS
W. BBALL
88-86 W
vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills
3-1 L
at Pepperdine
M. WPOLO
12-7 L
vs. UC Davis
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NFL gets a midseason review Sully Speaks Jack Sullivan Sports Editor @JackSull2
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he NFL has reached the midway point of its season, and division frontrunners are emerging. The season has already seen some surprising results; teams that were expected to do poorly, including the Arizona Cardinals, are playing well. Meanwhile, many teams that faced high expectations, like the Chicago Bears, are floundering. With most teams having played eight games, this is a good point to check up on the key storylines of the NFL. The awful NFC South The NFC South is an extremely competitive division and it’s anyone’s to win this year. However, the only reason for this is that all of the division’s teams are playing terribly. The New Orleans Saints (4-4), the preseason favorite for the division title, are leading the South with four wins. The Saints are followed by the Carolina Panthers (3-5-1), the Atlanta Falcons (2-6) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-7). Interestingly enough, all of the Saints, Panthers and Falcons’ wins are conference games. The Bucs have yet to win in the NFC, and are the only team to win a game against an AFC team. The Saints are undefeated in the division, which will help them tremendously in this tight race.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have ridden a high-powered offense to a 6-2 record, earning them first place in the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys are right on their tail with a 6-3 record.
records are the opposite of those of the NFC South. Every team in the AFC North is playing above .500 and are all within one game of each other in wins. The Cincinnati Bengals lead the division at 5-2-1, followed closely by the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3), the Cleveland Browns (5-3) and the Baltimore Ravens (5-4). The Ravens will have a tougher road ahead, considering that they only have one divisional game left. As divisional games are key swing games, the Ravens will have to work on their nondivisional games if they want to win the North.
I grew up watching the Raiders. I was never a fan of them, but my dad has loved them since he was a kid, so I got used to seeing them on television. I have witnessed many angry reactions to the Raiders for their pitiful performances this past decade, and this year is no exception. The Raiders are the only winless team in the NFL, sitting at 0-8. Their plays mar the rest of the AFC West teams who are playing impressively (Denver Broncos 6-2, Kansas City Chiefs 5-3 and the San Diego Chargers 5-4). The Raiders could likely join the Detroit Lions as the only team in NFL history to go
Lions prep for final WCC game Soccer pushes for postseason The great AFC North Similar to the NFC South, the AFC North is also competitive. However, the
The women’s soccer team will play its last game against the University of San Diego. Victoria Lucien Sports Intern
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LMU women’s soccer is nearing the end of its season with its final match this Saturday, Nov. 8, against the University of San Diego. The team began the season strong with a 7-2-1 record. However, since the team has entered conference play, its results have suffered and the Lions stand at 9-7-2. Even with the team’s poor performance, the Lions’ overall mentality regarding the season has remained constant. Junior defender Cassidy Nicks, junior midfielder Jo Blankenship and sophomore goalkeeper Sophia Leksan unanimously confirmed that despite the team’s losses, they have maintained a united front and have not allowed these setbacks to affect their final performance. Despite the poor form as of late, the Lions have learned the importance of versatility. “Not only myself, but the entire team has learned not to remain stagnant in one’s personal mindset,” Nicks said. “We’ve learned to adapt to new players, new team management and new positions on the field.” The team has certainly adjusted well, considering the number of injuries the players have endured throughout the See W. Soccer | Page 15
The terrible Oakland Raiders
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The men’s soccer team must perform well for a chance to play in the postseason. Andrew Rezk
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The Lions, reigning West Coast Conference (WCC) champions, have seen their hopes of defending their title diminish in the past few days. LMU men’s soccer is just 1-1-2 in conference play, a record far below their lofty expectations for the season. Their recent road trip to Portland and Gonzaga yielded two 0-0 ties, putting the team in a tough situation as the season winds down. “It would’ve been great to get two wins,” said junior goalie Vince Paldino. “But it could’ve been worse. We could’ve lost both games.” “Any time you go on the road in the WCC and you don’t concede a goal, it’s hard to be disappointed,” Associate Head Coach Mathes Mennell said. “We felt like three points [awarded for each victory] were available in both games.” As the Lions prepare to face the San Francisco Dons on Friday, Nov. 7, at Sullivan field, they hope that their excellent defense, which has only allowed 12 goals all season, will hold up against a team that is comprised of some unconventional and tricky players. See M. Soccer | Page 15
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The Lions dug themselves a sizable hole by tying their games against Gonzaga and Portland. They now need to win all three of their final games to be considered for postseason play this year, and they are confident that they can do so.