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Exploring Israel and its three religions Campus ministry led students and staff to Catholic, Muslim and Jewish sites. Austin Woods News Intern @LALoyolan
Over winter break, a group of students and faculty members from an array of religious and cultural backgrounds traveled to Israel on an interfaith pilgrimage. Father James Erps, S.J., the director of Campus Ministry, came up with the idea as part of an interfaith initiative. Dr. Amir Hussain, professor of theological studies, was one of the faculty members who Campus Ministry initially reached out to and then participated in recommending students, who were selected based on certain criteria. “It was a small group because this was the first time we did this, so [Campus Ministry] wanted to make it careful and thoughtful,” Hussain said. During the trip, the group visited various holy sites for the three Abrahamic religions. One of Hussain’s favorite moments from the pilgrimage was visiting the Church of St. Anne in Jerusalem. “A young African priest from Burkina Faso showed us around and talked about the issues of interfaith dialogue,” Hussain said. “Catholics and Muslims have to engage with each other, and interfaith dialogue in Africa isn’t a theoretical thing. It’s very real, so it was really powerful to hear him talk about his experiences and his thoughts on what we were doing.”
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Community torn over Shapiro Shapiro announcement sparks debate over who should be allowed to speak on campus. Kayan Tara
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The announcement that the student club Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) will host American conservative political commentator and writer Ben Shapiro to speak on campus on April 3 has caused controversial backlash from the LMU community.
In an initial statement released via LMU's EXP twitter page on Jan. 29, it was stated that Shapiro would be approved as the University has a longstanding tradition of hosting speakers of varied perspectives, reflecting the University’s commitment to the free exchange of ideas, diversity and inclusion. Nina Lozano, professor of communication studies, stated on twitter that she opposes Shapiro speaking on campus due to the fact that he “espouses hate speech, and is linked to numerous hate groups,” in response to the University's statement. Lozano said, since opposing Shapiro, she has received several
racist, sexist and homophobic emails and tweets, as well as two death threats. Adam Duarte, a senior economics major and chairman of LMU’s YAF chapter. said that YAF condemns harassment in any shape or form, stating, however, that expressing differences of opinion should not be seen as harassment. In a second statement from the University sent via email on Jan. 31, it was stated that the decision to approve Shapiro caused “at least one member of the LMU community [to be] harassed,” referring to threats Lozano claims to have received. See Shapiro | Page 4
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The Black Student Union hosted their 50th anniversary celebration on Feb. 9. Rodas Mulugeta (left), a freshman international relations major, claps as she watches a speaker on stage. Nathan Sessoms (right), director of the Office of Black Student Services, spoke at the event in Roski Dining Hall.
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Rachel Haik, a senior journalism and communication studies double major, is a student who had several powerful religious experiences during the trip. Haik said it also felt special to observe and immerse herself in the traditions of her peers that she hadn’t previously expereinced. “I finally learned more about how my God fits into religions other than mine,” she said. “I left feeling confident that the God that I pray to is the same God my Muslim and Jewish friends pray to. Who are we to fault someone for believing one thing over another when we’re all fundamentally preaching the same thing, which is to love your neighbor and love God?” Another valuable moment for Hussain was visiting the Dome of the Rock, a very important site for followers of Islam. “Last time I was there ... they were doing renovations and the interior was all construction and scaffolding,” he said. “This time they were done, and the inside was beautiful. The art and the colors were just stunning. It was a really powerful moment.” Hussain said that the small size of Israel provided some interesting moments. However, Hussain said that perhaps the most meaningful aspect of the trip to him was its interfaith component.
“As an interfaith group, it was really powerful,” Hussain said. “For a Muslim student to pray at the Dome of the Rock or a Catholic student to take communion at a church in Bethlehem on Orthodox Christmas, or to see the place where Jesus was crucified ... these were all really powerful experiences.” Ahmad Khalifeh, a senior mechanical engineering major, said that he also noticed some aspects of everyday life in the region that he found troubling, particularly the segregation between the Palestinians and the Israelis. “That’s something you can’t really ignore when you go to that region,”said Khalifeh. Khalifeh, who is a PalestinianAmerican, had visited the region before and seen the wall prior to this pilgrimage. One disappointment he had with the trip, he said, was less immersion in Palestinian culture than he would have liked. The lack of discussion with locals about the conflict and its impact on them was “a shame,” said Khalifeh. Despite this, Khalifeh said that the pilgrimage provided him with many extremely powerful experiences, for which he is grateful. Haik said that the lessons she took away from the pilgrimage have greatly impacted the way she perceives the world and interacts with people of other faiths.
The student group poses at Masada, an important historical site located near the Dead Sea. “Since I’ve been back, I’ve been to Shabbat and the Muslim student Friday prayers, and I’ve never in a million years thought I would go to those things,” Haik
said. “It’s really special to enter a space that belongs to a religion that is foreign to me. It makes the world feel smaller and I see that we really don’t have many
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differences. It makes no sense to harp on our differences when we have so much in common.”
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“These death threats and harassment are no surprise for those of us in higher education who speak out against white supremacy, in all of its forms,” said Lozano. “The First Amendment does not guarantee any speaker an invitation to speak at a private university,” said Lozano. “LMU has no obligation to give Mr. Shapiro a platform to spread incorrect and ignorant ideas, such as calling transgender individuals ‘mentally ill.’” LMU’s YAF chapter was selected by the Young America’s Foundation to host Shapiro, according to Duarte, Shapiro is one of the foremost conservative speakers in the nation, who speaks unapologetically and “uses reasoned debate tactics,” according to Duarte. As someone who was subjected to three years as a political prisoner in Argentina due to her ideas, Alicia Partnoy, professor of modern languages and literatures, is in support of free speech. However, when put into context, Partnoy believed someone with an opposite view from Shapiro should speak at the same time. Since that is not the case, Partnoy is in favor of protesting against Shapiro’s presence on campus. On Twitter, Lozano said that she plans to organize a protest against the event. She believes the protest would be “an example not of censoring free speech, but of answering ‘free speech’ with more free speech.” “Shapiro’s views are antithetical to what the LMU and the Jesuit and Marymount traditions embody,” Paige Edley, professor of
communication studies believes. Edley stated that she is not opposed to free speech; however, she draws the line at hate speech that incites violence, such as the kind she believes her colleague Professor Lozano has faced — though not from Shapiro himself. Members of the LMU community that the Loyolan has spoken to side with Lozano. They agree that Shapiro should not be allowed to speak on campus and have further stated that they will be protesting against him. There also remains several students, faculty and staff that the Loyolan has interviewed who disagree with Shapiro’s political leanings, but believe he should be allowed to speak on campus, even though they will not be attending the event themselves. “I think that it’s pointless to try to shut down a speaker whose audience only grows more passionate when you protest what he’s doing. So, the best way to show that LMU does not agree with Ben Shapiro’s values is to simply not show up,” said Rowan Connell, a senior theatre arts major. Saying that she believes in free speech, Briana Maturi, director of LMU CARES, left a comment on a Loyolan Facebook post stating that, she“...is happy to stand beside you [Shapiro]. Freedom of expression is real.” She added while her and Shapiro have political differences, she looks forward to the discourse. YAF Foundation announced a list of six universities that are to host Shapiro in an announcement on Dec. 18, 2018. These universities include George Washington University and the University of Michigan.
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Sister Chat: Self-care with Student Psychological Services' Dr. Tracy Shaw
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Sister Chat met on Feb. 11 and will meet again on Feb. 25 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the SPS Group room 227.
Tracy Shaw talks selfesteem and self-care for black women. Robyn De Leon
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Sister Chat is a Student Psychological Services (SPS) group on campus for black, African and African-American women led by Assistant Director of SPS and Coordinator for training postdoctoral fellows Dr. Tracy Shaw. The group meets twice a month and focuses on empowerment, encouragement and support on campus. Social Justice Editor Robyn De Leon sat down with Shaw to hear what Sister Chat is all about. How it started: Tracy Shaw (TS): Around November [2017], there was this hashtag [about] being black at LMU that came out, and a number of people were talking about their experiences and some of the challenges that they were having
in classrooms, [like] not feeling supported by administrators or professors. I know Dr. Nate has a group for male students, and so in hearing that, I met with a couple of black women [students] on campus and they wanted to move forward with a support group. With [alumna ‘18 Tiffani Williams], we had a group for [that] spring semester. About 29 black women attended that meeting. It was so cool, we were all thrilled and excited. What was so powerful from that one group is that one of the discussions that came out [of it] was that they [would] walk around campus and other [people] would see them, but wouldn’t speak to them. We all took an oath among ourselves that if we were to see someone on campus that we would just say hello. It was so exciting when we came back that second meeting [and] women were saying that they were following through with [it] and that [it] made them feel connected. How it works: TS: I have a general agenda but it’s mainly to meet the needs that come
up at the time. The whole purpose of the group is just to empower women, focus on self-esteem, selfcare and if there’s something that someone wants to talk about then we use that time in the group to have that conversation. I wanted to continue it this last fall and now it’s twice a month. I try to provide some kind of handout each time women come together as a way of continuing the group. Hope for Sister Chat: TS: The goal this season is building a stronger identity, a stronger sense of self, so that we as African-American or African or black women can know that we have the strength to succeed in spite of challenges and controversies. It really is about succeeding. The next meeting is on Feb. 25 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the SPS Group room 227.
Interview edited for length and clarity.
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Speech: Don’t censor, make more Ben Shapiro is coming to campus in April. The Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) club confirmed this event Jan.20. After the announcement, communication studies professor Nina Lozano took to Twitter to express her views on Shapiro coming to campus. Lozano said she believes that he uses hate speech and asserted that he is linked to hate groups. In her tweets, Lozano also said she would be organizing protests because she believes his views go against the University mission. In response, Lozano reported receiving threats, including some that were life-threatening. Last week, the Loyolan featured coverage of the announcement, along with some responses from the community. On the Loyolan’s Facebook posts, some members of the LMU community expressed support for the decision to host Shapiro even though they disagree with his politics, including Briana Maturi, the director of LMU CARES. Others disagreed with the decision of the University and said they believe he perpetuates oppression. As a community, we may not all agree with Shapiro’s ideas, but that can be true of any speaker. The Loyolan stands by the decision to host Shapiro and the rights of everyone who wants to attend the event. We also stand by every person’s right to oppose this event through their own speech, through boycotting the event, through protest and through offering opposing viewpoints. However, we never support threats of violence. After YAF’s announcement, stories in conservative outlets immediately popped up with headlines such as “Another University Is Trying To Block Shapiro From Speaking,” on the Daily Wire, and “Clueless Loyola Prof.
Declares War On Ben Shapiro Appearance” from Red State. LMU, through LMU EXP on Twitter, released a statement in support of the decision to allow YAF to host Shapiro. The statement reaffirmed the University’s support of differing viewpoints and denied trying to stop YAF from hosting Shapiro. The University does have the right to allow or deny any speakers they choose. However, it is not a government entity, so it cannot violate someone’s right to free speech. LMU shouldn’t stop a group from inviting a particular speaker to campus simply because the majority of people on campus disagree with what he has to say. Shapiro speaking on campus even aligns with parts of the University’s mission: the encouragement of learning and education of the whole person. Some of Shapiro’s views, such as his view on abortion, align with the Catholic church; he also has views that align with liberals, such as his opposition to Trump and his condemnation of Republican Representative Steve King after his comments on white supremacy. We encourage YAF and Shapiro to hold a Q&A at this event so that ideas can freely be expressed. It is important to understand the viewpoints and opinions of people with whom you disagree. Don’t simply shut them out, because their views will not cease to exist. Be willing to engage in civil discourse. You might even find something to agree on. We each were given a voice and should use it. If so inclined, go to the event and ask him questions, ask his followers questions and debate his views. You just may change a mind or two.
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Students need e-cigarette education Myers For Hire Alex Myers
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-cigarette use has surged among younger generations. One of the most popular brands, Juul led the way. Juuls have been proven to be just as addictive as cigarettes. New research done by Truth Initiative found that “one Juul pod contains 20 cigarettes worth of nicotine.” Nicotine withdrawal, which can be caused by the high concentration of nicotine in Juuls, can result in “nervousness, anxiety, loss of focus, nausea, irritability, shakiness or increased anger,” according to research conducted by Nebraska Medicine. While Juuls and other e-cigarettes have been shown to be harmful to students’ health, LMU has never given any proper education about them and no one has taken the initiative to speak out about this dangerous epidemic among college students. A Loyolan article titled “Vaping has a negative effect too, just like cigarettes” cited that LMU’s policies on smoking only allow it in outside spaces. Since students are allowed to smoke freely in open outdoor areas on campus, I believe there needs to be more education on why Juuls are harmful. Nonsmokers should be wary of picking up a Juul because of the possibility of nicotine addiction. Many college students do not know the damage nicotine can do
to their brains that are still developing. A Gallup poll found that 20 percent of people ages 18 to 29 regularly use e-cigarettes, including Juuls, while only 16 percent of people in the same age group regularly smoke cigarettes. E-cigarettes and Juuls were never intended to be a new
method of developing an addiction. In fact, they were supposed to help cigarette smokers ease out of their nicotine habit and completely stop smoking. See Juul education | Page 9
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Don’t pick up a Juul unless you are trying to get off cigarettes Juul education from Page 6
Walking around campus, it won’t take you long to find a college student sneaking a hit of a Juul right before their class. Inside classrooms, it is inevitable that you will find a student with a Juul charger hooked up to their laptop. Even in the library, students will have a Juul by their side as they rush to finish a paper. I started using a Juul because I had a naive perception of it being less harmful than cigarettes, which is not a good way to judge the health of a product. I was a regular Juul smoker a year ago, but the effects it had on me were not worth the nicotine head rush that I was trying to reach. I remember feeling extremely nauseous after a day of habitually using my Juul. I would also experience shortness of breath at an alarming rate to the point that even taking a short walk down to the C-Lion from Leavey 6 felt like I was running a marathon. Being less harmful than smoking cigarettes does not mean that it is not poisonous to your body. Addiction is no joke, especially when it comes to nicotine, but when products like Juuls have tobacco-free labels on it, it’s easy to overlook the harms if you’re uneducated about it. All these effects on my physical health eventually made me throw my Juul into a bush outside of my apartment and it was the best decision I could have made. Granted, I do not have the self-control to say no to someone who offers me a hit of a Juul when I’m at a party. However, since quitting, I have noticed a marked improvement in my health and I am continuing to work through my withdrawal. The surgeon general reported that Juuls and e-cigarettes have chemicals in them that can cause lung disease and contain heavy metals such as tin and lead that affect the brain development of people under 25. These are all important factors that I was
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Juuls should be used as a means of helping cigarette smokers stop their nicotine addiction and hopefully quit the substance altogether. unaware of at the time I started using a Juul. If I would have known more about Juuls before I started, I would have never bought one in the first place. I tried to reach out to other LMU students and none were willing to comment. I believe this just shows that there
needs to be more of an open conversation about Juul use and nicotine addiction on campus. LMU can help many of its students who are going to be put in the same position that I was by actively providing resources about the harm of e-cigarettes. LMU CARES does not give
its students any educational materials on the dangers of e-cigarettes, nor are there any posters around campus that say anything about the harms of Juuls. Just by making these educational resources readily available students will have more personal agency over their
health by being able to seriously question their Juul use.
This is the opinion of Alex Myers, a senior French and Philosophy double major from Edmond, Oklahoma. Tweet comments @ LALoyolan, or email jlee@theloyolan.com.
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The Bill of Rights
was ratified in 1791... It added the first 10 amendments to the constitution that were considered unnecessary when the constitution was ratified.
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of Americans are supportive of the First Amendment and the freedoms it guarantees.
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74% of Americans think that it is
important for the media to serve as a watchdog on the government.
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journalists to disclose conflicts of interest to be credible.
could not name a single freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment, and 36% of the respondents were only able to name one.
On controversial college speakers and the first amendment: 70% agreed that a college should be able to uninvite a speaker whose remarks would incite violence or threaten public safety.
51% believed that colleges should be able to uninvite speakers who may spark large protests.
57% of women agreed versus 45% of men
66% of people who identified as black agreed versus 46% of people who were white
On a speaker who would be likely to offend groups or individuals:
42% believed colleges should be able to uninvite those speakers 47% of Southerners 35% of Northeasterns 37% of Westerners Via Freedom Forum Institute's 2018 study.
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Once upon a time at Disneyland
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Julia Silvey (right in first picture) is an LMU student who met her girlfriend Ginny Mabrey (left in first picture) while working at Disneyland. Silvey shares their story and Valentine’s plans.
Julia Silvey fell in love at the “happiest place on Earth” — Disneyland. Julia Silvey
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Julia Silvey is a senior English major and an entertainer at Disneyland – which is also where she met her girlfriend of nearly a year, Ginny Mabrey. Over the months they’ve gone from theme park colleagues
to best friends and so much more. This is Ginny and Julia’s heartwarming story, as told to Ally Boulas — and just in time for Valentine’s Day. Ginny and I met at Disneyland. We both work in the entertainment department and one day she was assigned to come help me carry my things. Ginny is very spunky and sweet. I immediately thought she was adorable and felt shy around her. I could tell that she was a really special person. When I
went home, I looked at her social media until I got the courage to follow her. A few months later, she tweeted about a song that reminded me of her—“All This Beauty” by The Weepies—and I decided to ask for her phone number. We slowly became best friends and would spend hours talking on the phone and learning about each other. About six months after we had initially met, we went to dinner together after a shift. Ginny called me on the way home from dinner and told me that she had feelings for me. I was so surprised because
I had the same feelings for her and never imagined her liking me back. Last year I was having trouble sleeping because I had a lot of nightmares. I would get anxious about sleeping at night. One night I felt so nervous that Ginny drove up to L.A. at midnight to watch movies with me until I finally fell asleep. At that moment I knew that I was so incredibly lucky; she’s a keeper for sure! I was very nervous about how the people in my life would react— I’d never had a girlfriend before— so we didn’t end up officially together until a while later. Ginny
was really patient and waited until I felt ready to ask me to be her girlfriend. We’ve been together for almost a year now and everyone says that they’ve never seen me so happy. I have so many sweet memories from the past year, but one of the most special was seeing our favorite band in concert and dancing to the song she had recommended to me on Twitter all those months before. This year [on Valentine’s Day] we’re going to have a picnic, make valentines for everyone we love and go to dinner with our friends.
Off-beat da te nights Palentine’s Day ideas Totally Troy
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ll year ‘round, the city of Los Angeles hosts some of the best and most exciting events around the world. Holidays in Los Angeles deserve the hype. There are hundreds of restaurants and fun, scenic places to take your Valentine every year. But, you would be missing out if you didn’t try out some of the interesting offbeat things to do and ways to impress your date this year. The Getty’s Scandalous Scavenger Hunt This Saturday, Feb. 16, at both 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. the Getty is hosting a scandalous scavenger hunt. The riddles and questions are a trivia game scavenger hunt all mixed-in-one that is guaranteed to be an experience for you and your valentine. Union Station Ball Starting at 8 p.m. this Valentine’s Day, Union Station will officially close its doors and turn down its lights for a romantic night for dance-loving couples, with live bands and music playing the romantic night away. Fly to Havana for a Night Havana, ooh-la-la. Clifton’s Republic is transporting Angelenos to Cuba’s capital city, Havana, for this year’s Valentine’s Day. Enjoy salsa dancing, games and delicious Cuban cuisine all night. Upon entrance couples will receive 5,000 “Clifton Pesos” to use on casino games
with chances to win elaborate prizes, such as a romantic night stay in downtown’s Nomad Hotel. Chocolate Making in Eataly Everyone’s favorite Italian culinary masterpiece of a restaurant, Eataly in Century City is hosting chocolate -making workshops the Wednesday before Valentine’s Day. The choice tasting will lead to a Baci-making class and it is guaranteed to get you in the Valentine’s Day mood a whole day early. Murder Mystery Dinner Party at Maggiano’s If you and your Valentine’s Day date are looking for a romantic dinner with a twist, this annual event is perfect for you. Enjoy classic Italian fare while solving the murder mystery of the century. Located at the famous Maggiano’s in Farmers Market, Fairfax/Beverly/La Brea/Third St. For $100 a person enjoy a three-course meal, drinks and a mystery that will keep you solving the entire night. Find clues and solve puzzles because the murderer is somewhere in the restaurant and they could even be across from you. With many restaurants’ pre-fixed prices, there are tons of restaurants across the city offering all different types of cuisine this Valentine’s Day. Some of the highlighted romantic evenings are being hosted at BOA Steakhouse in Santa Monica, Cafe Pinot in downtown, Cassia in Santa Monica and Beauty & Essex in Hollywood.
This is the opinion of Troy Salmans, a freshman film production major from Boston, MA. Tweet comments to @salmansta12 or email comments to jcornblatt@ theloyolan.com.
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ith Valentine’s Day just around the corner, everyone and their mother has already started crafting romantic plans for that special someone. However, for those of us who haven’t found that special someone yet, or whose special someone “just doesn’t go to this school,” there is no need to fret. Valentine’s Day is a day about love, and that love doesn’t just have to be romantic love, it can be love for your friends and family as well. So without further ado, I now present to you four very easy Palentine’s Day activities. Get Something to Eat What’s better than food? That’s right: nothing. It’s tasty, it keeps you alive and it’s a great opportunity to bond with your friends. Bring everyone out to a nice place, talk a little bit about your lives and just get to know everyone better. The Crimson Lion is even having a special event that you could check out as well. No matter where you go, at the end of the night, you’ll all be closer for it. Watch a Vine Compilation on YouTube Nothing says platonic friend bonding like watching a vine compilation on YouTube. You’ll laugh, you’ll bond and the constant cutting from Vine to Vine will prevent you from thinking about your own personal loneliness. All you
need is a couple of friends, a computer and an HDMI cable to be set for the best Palentine’s Day of your life. Adopt a Fish If you don’t have any friends on the land who will spend Valentine’s Day with you, why not find a friend from the sea? Adopting a fish is a great way to make it a good Palentine’s Day for a multitude of reasons. They are great listeners, they can’t run away and you can purchase them with money. Instead of heading out to some fancy restaurant on Feb. 14, head over to a PetSmart for the best decision of your life. Call Your Parents At the end of the day, there is no one in the world who would like to hear from you more than your parents. Like I said earlier, Valentine’s Day is about love, so why not spread a little love to the people that love you the most. And hey, if even your own parents don’t want to hear from you, your professors are required by the University to have office hours and nothing screams “give me an A” more than showing up at your professor’s office with a couple of questions about the homework and an intimate dinner for two. Hopefully this list has given you a couple of ideas for what to do this upcoming Palentine’s Day. And remember, just because you don’t have a special someone doesn’t mean you’re not a special someone. Happy Palentine’s Day, everyone. This is the opinion of Cormac Dolezal, a sophomore film production major from Woodbury, MN. Tweet comments to @cormacdolezal or email comments to jcornblatt@theloyolan.com.
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alent and knowledge swarm LMU’s halls. Every student is currently undergoing the slow and diligent process of creating their masterpieces. Whether it be a future in psychology, business, political science or engineering, every student is slowly on their way to creating something splendid. Senior studio arts major with an emphasis in individualized study and illustration, Haley Fonfa, has dedicated her life to creating art with a social justice emphasis — in other words, she’s exactly what LMU students are taught to be. Fonfa is a remarkable student who has slowly but surely made her impact in the art world. The most riveting part of it all is that she had no idea at the beginning of these four years what her future would entail. “I came in my freshman year going for physical therapy,” Fonfa said. Art was always something she loved to do, but she only ever saw it as a hobby. However, Fonfa described how it wasn’t until her work started getting recognition from her roommates—and later even renowned artists—that art even occurred to her as a career possibility. “It made me think, ‘maybe I should try this art thing out,’” Fonfa said. As things began to get more serious, Fonfa found herself making her impact in the art world by showing her work at underground hip hop art shows. This is not only where her career
began, but it was where she found her calling. It was through her experience in selling her art at these underground hip hop shows that Fonfa’s idea of “making art for a cause” came to be. “I would go to shows and I would be the only woman there. [As a result,] they made me pay more for my booth to showcase my art,” Fonfa said. It was then that Fonfa came up with the idea for showcases to be safe spaces. Approximately one year ago, Fonfa’s life in the art industry changed forever. From experiencing this sort of dehumanization and sexism in the industry she loved, she realized that she wanted to help women and others who needed it. Before she knew it, she had recruited a group of different women’s organizations that are artoriented, such as the Debby Allen Dance Academy—a dance academy that allows underprivileged kids the opportunity to stay off the streets and pursue their passion of dance—to contribute to her art show, entittled “Creations and Libations.” From then on, she saw a big shift in her career. Fonfa had a total of six art exhibits in 2018, and her last show received over 2,500 RSVPs. She does all her art show management off of Eventbrite and from March of 2018, her first show, to May 2018, she gained more than 1,000 subscribers and followers to her page on Eventbrite. “I get people to come by opening the Eventbrite tickets and information to the public for as long as the first day of my exhibit,” Fonfa said. She also shared that what attracts the public is that her shows take place in unknown locations, “you need
to know the address prior to the show. People like that sense of intrigue,” Fonfa said. Fonfa’s masterpiece, “Dessart,” is her latest art show exhibition and according to Fonfa, it was spin-off of “Creations and Libations.” It was also greatly inspired by the infamous Museum of Ice Cream. Fonfa expressed that she loved the idea of people enjoying art through dessert, hence came “Dessart.” She thinks of it as “a taste of all kinds of art,” Fonfa said. The art show included all different forms of art and performances, such as
body art, dances by the Debby Allen Dance Academy, different vendors display of art and, of course, her own work. It was a big and exciting time for Fonfa because this was her first time working with large sponsors. It was an inspiring and reviving time, not only for Fonfa, but for other LMU artists who were exhibiting their art for the first time and received up to thirty transactions from the general public in one day. Fonfa is a perfect example of what it means to live a life with
purpose. This outstanding student has taken two of her passions— art and helping minorities—and combined them to make a career. It is students like Fonfa that we should all strive to be like. One with passion, purpose and, most of all, drive. A drive for a better tomorrow and a more humane existence in general.
This is the opinion of Caroline Iglesias, a junior communication studies and political science major from Riverside, CA. Tweet comments to @c_iglesias99 or email comments to jcornblatt@theloyolan. com.
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Haley Fonfa, a senior studio arts major, creates art with the intention of helping women and minorities. Her own experience in the art scene has encouraged her to turn showcases into safe spaces.
Nine last minute Valentine’s Day gifts Cormac ‘n Cheese
Cormac Dolezal Life+Arts Intern @cormacdolezal
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ith Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s important that everyone finds the perfect gift that will make their loved one smile. For those of you who have yet to find the elusive perfect gift, it is now time to find a tolerable gift that won’t make your loved one absolutely hate you. Therefore, I present to you nine different last minute Valentine’s Day gifts. 9) Lunch at the Lair Are you struggling to get rid of those extra lion-bucks? Are you looking to get something for that special someone? Well, why not kill two birds with one stone? The Lair is better than it’s ever been, so spend the day of love at a place you love. 8) A coupon book This one was a given. Nothing screams last minute more than a hastily-made coupon book that you threw together at work 30 minutes before you had to leave. Although the exterior may appear a little rough, the strength of a good coupon comes from the coupons themselves. My suggestion: make a coupon for a free liver transplant. Hopefully they won’t use it, and if they do at least you have two of them. 7) Breakfast-in-bed Has anyone actually ever eaten breakfastin-bed before? It’s impractical, it’s super uncomfortable and you will almost always be cleaning up crumbs from your bed for the next month. However, all that being said, breakfast-in-bed is probably the most loving thing you can do for a person. Don’t
be afraid to wake them up in the middle of the night too, that adds to the surprise. 6) A trip to the car wash It’s practical, it’s cost efficient and if you have a sunroof, it’s a visual experience unlike any other. A trip to the car wash is a really fantastic Valentine’s Day gift for any automobile-driving partner. Don’t be afraid to splurge a little on the package, too. Obviously, don’t do the top one because that would be ridiculous, but one of middle options should suffice. 5) A mixtape Whatever happened to giving mixtapes out to people? It’s basically free and it’s also extremely personal. If you don’t have a cassette player, you can always burn a CD. I’m all for fast and cost efficient gifts, but if you are going to make a playlist on Spotify it better be really, really good one. As for song suggestions, no Valentine’s Day playlist is complete without Mason Ramsey’s debut single, “Famous.” 4) A break Do you ever feel like your partner seems irritated when you are around? If that’s the case then a break might be the perfect gift for this Valentine’s Day. Just give them a little time to themselves where they don’t have to listen to your constant whining and you’ll be all set. Sometimes the greatest time spent together is time spent apart. 3.) Amazon Alexa Definitely the most expensive thing on this list, but I would be lying if I said these things weren’t the sickest thing in the world. They can talk to you, play music for you and even change the temperature. Be careful though, the Amazon Alexa is such a good listener that they might just fall in love with it.
2) “The Pirates of the Caribbean” movies on DVD There is nothing more romantic than sitting down with your loved one on Valentine’s Day and watching Jack Sparrow, the jester of the seas, commit various piratethemed shenanigans for five movies straight. Feel free to skip the fourth movie, but definitely tune in for the new one, it has ghost sharks in it. 1) Better time management skills The greatest last minute Valentine’s Day gift of all is just not giving your loved one
a last minute gift. A gift for Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive, but it should at least be thoughtful. Show that special someone you care by putting just a little bit more effort into it next time. Have a happy Valentine’s Day.
This is the opinion of Cormac Dolezal, a sophomore film and television production major from Woodbury, MN. Tweet comments to @cormacdolezal or email comments to jcornblatt@theloyolan.com.
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Coupon books are just one of many cheap, easy and quick Valentine’s Day gifts you can get for your signficant other (since we all know you didn’t plan ahead).
The Paul A. Grosch Lecture Series presents
California Taxes – The Advocate’s Perspective Susan Maples, CPA, the Franchise Tax Board’s Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate, will discuss the current state of California taxation and provide a brief glimpse into the past when Californians filed stand-alone tax returns. Since then, there have been many changes in California and federal tax laws for both individuals and business entities; and, now with the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, California income tax laws are once again considerably different from federal law. Ms. Maples will share her perspective on these changes and how they may affect you.
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Don’t you just love yourself some love? *trigger warning* Do not read this article if you are single — the amount of gushiness might cause you to become physically ill. Happy day of Valentines! I hope all of you lovers out there are planning something extra special for this romantic day. Perhaps you’re looking for a way of becoming more intimate with your partner? If so, here is a list of some passionate poses that you and your partner can practice this Valentine’s Day. Whatever floats your goat: This pose might just be the greatest of all time. Ever tried
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One of the awards came as a result of her performance in the Lions Cup. Abbott and senior distance freestyle swimmer Keara Reilly each won the award once this season. As with any sport, the season was defined not only by wins, losses and awards, but also by the smaller individual moments that the swimmers will remember for much longer than they will remember their win-loss record. Chopp recalled two particular swims by her teammates that stood out to her during the season. The first was Abbott’s performance in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Collegiate Winter Invitational, a tournament for Southern California schools held in the middle of the season. Abbott’s time of 1:06.05, the eighth-best 100-yard breaststroke time in program history, earned her second place in the event and was the highest individual finish for any LMU swimmer at the tournament. The second memorable moment was the performance of sophomore butterfly and distance freestyle swimmer Taylor Pajunen in a 110-94 win over AlaskaFairbanks toward the end of the regular season. Pajunen made
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The swim team hopes to use the lessons they learned during their season to prepare for the upcoming four-day Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Championships. the finals in the 1,650-yard freestyle and turned in a time of 19:44.85, which proved to be a key factor in the victory. Chopp praised Pajunen’s commitment to the Lions and her focus on winning. “Swims like those really get the team pumped up and show how much people like [Pajunen] care about the team,” Chopp said. The next step for the team
is preparing for the PCSC Championships, which will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 13, in La Mirada, Calif., lasting four days. Hixon expressed excitement about the opportunity to swim and the competitive drive that such a tournament creates. “I am really looking forward to the fast racing ... along with the high energy that everyone brings,” Hixon said. “Knowing that we are
at the finish line pushes everyone [to] go out and give it their all.” Abbott, who will be swimming at the collegiate level for the last time, had similar feelings as Hixon about the tournament and even used a similar turn of phrase. “I’m looking forward to giving it my all and really taking in the events and emotions that go along with the weekend,” Abbott said. Amid all of the preparation,
Abbott was able to take a moment to reflect on her time at LMU, her swim career and the ways in which the two have overlapped and impacted her. “This program has made more of an impact than I could have imagined,” Abbott said. “Not only have I met some amazing people, but I’ve learned skills that will hopefully carry me far in life.”
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Swimmers ref lect positively on season Team win over Pepperdine remains a highlight in losing season. Alex Hutton Sports Intern @LALoyolan
The LMU women’s swim team has concluded a season filled with ups and downs, but the swimmers preferred to discuss the positives of their team's journey. “This sport is very demanding, which can cause people to have somewhat of a negative attitude. But if we, as a team, all stand behind one another and push each other, then we come out stronger,” sophomore backstroke and distance freestyle swimmer Audrey Hixon said. “If I had one main takeaway from this season, it would be that your teammates will always have your back and will always be there to support you.” Though the Lions, led by 16year head coach Bonnie Adair, recorded a losing record for the sixth straight season, this year came with several high points for both the team as a whole and for several individual swimmers. One such team-wide highlight was winning against Pepperdine,
both in a standard meet and in the two-day Lions Cup event, the latter of which also included Alaska-Fairbanks as a competitor. Beating Pepperdine was a primary goal for the team coming into the season, so the
swimmers found satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment after doing so. “This season, I think we all wanted to improve, not only as individuals but as a team. And, for us, that starts with beating
Pepperdine, which we were successful at,” senior sprint freestyle swimmer Marley Abbott said. Several players also received individual accolades throughout the year. Three different players
received the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference (PCSC) Swimmer of the Week Award. Senior Abby Chopp, who swims backstroke, butterfly and individual medley, earned it twice. See Swim | Page 22
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The LMU women's swim team found satisfaction and accomplishment despite posting a losing record for the sixth straight season.