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Annual RecycleMania Competition aims to bring awareness to environment. Julia Campion News Intern @LALoyolan

No other higher-education institution in North America recycles more bottles, cans, paper or cardboard than LMU, according to Bill Stonecypher, manager of Solid Waste Management. RecycleMania is a North American recycling tournament for colleges and universities that promotes waste reduction activities on college campuses. Their goal is to inspire, empower and mobilize students and faculty to benchmark and improve waste reduction efforts. The official RecycleMania Competition, managed by Keep America Beautiful, runs from Feb. 7 to April 2, and the winners will be announced on April 15. On Friday, Feb. 19, participants from the first week will be posted online. LMU’s 2015 recycling rate was 81.9 percent and the University was rewarded as the first school to win four out of eight weight-based categories, according to Stonecypher. These achievements have inspired LMU’s Recycling and Department of Facilities Management to continue their success. “Our goals are to continue to source See Recycle | Page 2

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Delta Sigma Phi’s Delta Dunk event was held last Saturday to raise money for their philanthropy, the American Red Cross. While the primary competition consisted of a game combining elements of basketball and capture the flag, attendees also had the opportunity to engage in games like cornhole, disk smash and spikeball. The event also featured “Surfer Taco” and “Rice Balls of Fire” food trucks.

Dance night mixes Global imagination grows at LMU up moves The World Policy Institute at LMU brings University step closer to international aspirations. Karis Addo-Quaye

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Students worked on their dance moves with the Martes en Familia dance night on Tuesday, Feb. 16. This event was sponsored by Chicano Latino Student Services. It offered lessons in Bachata, Salsa and Ballet Folklorico. Each lesson lasted 30 minutes and brought together students through the art of dance.

The World Policy Institute’s Los Angeles establishment at LMU is the most recent, and perhaps most notable, step towards the now well-known notion of a globally imaginative LMU envisioned by President Timothy Law Snyder since his inauguration last semester. The launch of WPI@LMU, the name given to the partnership between LMU and the New York-based and internationallyfocused think tank, will open up a host of opportunities to students and faculty to engage in national and international policy-making and sociopolitical action. Internships will be offered at either the Los Angeles or the New York offices. Twice-monthly blogs for their New York website will open up LMU policy makers to an audience of 1.5 million fellow movers and shakers. Yearly publications from LMU faculty will appear in their journal.

The same publication was recognized by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service as the best reading material for Congress on America’s global role. This has led to high-quality and high-impact books, such as Ahmed Rashid’s “Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia,” Rajan Menon’s “End of Alliances,” and Brian Steidle’s “The Devil Came on Horseback,” among other published works by WPI fellows and editors, according to their website. The launch event itself garnered enough attention to usher the excess crowd into the MacIntosh Center where a screen displayed addresses from President Snyder; Joseph A. Cari, WPI’s advisory board chair; Robbin Crabtree, the dean of the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts; and Michael Genovese, the president of WPI@LMU. In addition to these esteemed members of the LMU community, Ahmanson Auditorium welcomed four former U.S. ambassadors to speak at a panel discussion about the role of democracy and this nation in the multitude of political conflicts, environmental phenomena and social issues experienced worldwide. See Global | Page 3

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From “Food for Freedom” to America Ferrera, LMU Speaks Out for FAW 2016

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The Loyolan’s and ASLMU’s First Amendment Week featured a variety of events to celebrate our First Amendment freedoms and rights. Actress and activist America Ferrera shared her perspective on the First Amendment in a question and answer session, and students shared their thoughts at Speaker’s Corner.

LMU hopes for second record-setting win in RecycleMania Competition

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environmentally friendly materials and to invest time in educating the LMU community about the tremendous recycling and composting efforts on campus. We are proud to partner with LMU and contribute to the ultimate goal of Zero Waste on campus,” said Laura Kissinger, marketing manager of LMU Hospitality. The University’s awards go further than just school accomplishments. According to Stonecypher, LMU’s dedication to recycling stands out among other participating universities nationwide. The community has been involved in this competition for 16 years and is continuing its tradition and participation. The recycling staff has been working overtime to collect recyclables from concerts and club meetings and in the past has put cardboard collecting boxes next to every dumpster on campus. On Tuesday, the Recycling Team met at 6:30 a.m. to execute an operations plan that they hope will promote the collection of more recyclable materials and set up goals to surpass

the previous year’s success. This will become a weekly routine for the team. Some students around campus were unaware of the Recycling Team’s success. “I wasn’t aware that our school is one of the top schools in the nation for recycling, but I think its awesome that we are. I’m a big advocate for recycling and keeping the earth clean, so any little way that we can help make that happen is great,” said Willow Wittliff, freshman communications studies major. In 2014, LMU came in second place for Paper Division, third in the Per Capita Classic and fourth in the bottle and can division. The following year, LMU came in first place for paper cardboard, bottles and cans per capita. “LMU’s chances for 2016 RecycleMania success are indeed high because of our great Campus Partners like Business Services, ASLMU, RHA and Facilities Management,” said Stonecypher. He also shared his hope in placing in at least the top five and maintaining past records in major weight-based categories.

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The LMU Recycling Management Team won the 2015 RecyleMania Competition. A lion sculpture was built entirely from reusable materials. Students and faculty involved this year are aiming to bring in more success and even better results than previous years. Results will be posted April 15 on their website.

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This issue, News Intern Gillian This issue, Boss satManaging down Editor Raffety with Dan freshman sitsmarketing down with Head major Coach Max Good, Ned Gresham, who head coach of the started the Special LMU’s men’s basketball Olympics club. team to talk about the upcoming season.

What made you want to start a Special Olympics club on campus?

When I got a tour here, they told me all about the Special Games ... and I was really excited and I thought that would be the same thing as Special Olympics back home or Unified Sports back home. But, when I came here and learned more about it, I found out that it was only once a year. I thought it was going to be more often. So I definitely want to be able to continue doing what I’ve always been doing and have more events on campus.

What kind of activities or events do you want to do with your club?

Right now, UCLA is the only other college in Southern California that has a Special Olympics club and I’ve been in contact with them... their goal is to ‘compete’ against each other, like I did, on a high school and middle school level where we would compete with other schools in the state. So now we’d be competing at a college level and keep it going with the students at all the universities. I’d also like to go to Special Olympics of Southern California events and participate in their events.

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issues experienced worldwide. Genovese, who also serves as the director for the Institue for Leadership Studies at LMU, expressed his enthusiasm over the evening’s success as well as his ambitions for LMU to “play in the big leagues along with USC and UCLA.” This vision, however, cannot be achieved without work and commitment, according to Genovese. “The only thing holding us back is the limits we place on our imagination and commitment. We are well positioned to make a leap ahead, and with strong leadership — which we have — there is no reason why we can’t become a model for the rest of the nation,” Genovese said. He lauded both President Snyder’s dedication to this task of implementing an international education at LMU and Robbin Crabtree’s intent and leadership in that aim. While WPI@LMU is a pivotal part of this move toward global engagement, other programs and departments at LMU are playing a significant role as well. A newly implemented international relations major and minor program headed by

Jennifer Ramos of the political science department will welcome interested freshmen and underclassmen come fall of 2016. Core requirement offerings overall, according to Genovese, will “reflect greater commitment to academic excellence and international education.” Both Genovese and Nicholas Denysenko, an associate professor of theological studies, also believes there is more to be done in the University’s study abroad programs. BCLA’s immersion programs, which complement in-class instruction with practical experience and interaction in communities overseas, are offering a variety of trips this spring break. Denyseko’s Eastern Traditions course will take students to Lviv, Ukraine to be hosted by the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU). The theology professor considers the relevance of the setting to current world events and news and the cultural immersion to be among the many exciting aspects of the trip. He provided an example of this immersive experience, describing UCU’s celebration of the rebirth of the Ukranian Greco-Catholic Church in 1989 and their participation in the

“revolution of dignity” from 2013 during which thousands of fellow Ukrainians protested corruption in the Euromaidan. “Our international immersion trip will bring us face to face with the fruits of their rebirth, including the amazing school of iconography flourishing in Lviv along with lectures on the history of Soviet persecution and visits to urban quarters to learn about the status of religious minorities, especially Armenian Christians and Muslim refugees from Crimea,” Denysenko said. He believes in the BCLA programs’ importance for the education of the whole person. “We often encourage students to leave the LMU campus to meet the multinational constituents of Los Angeles. The international immersion program takes internationalization to the next logical step by permitting us to be the guests of our foreign hosts and world travelers,” said Denysenko. Genovese mirrored this hope for greater horizons, saying, “Yes, this is a very exciting time to be at LMU. We have started the momentum; we need to have the entire community to sustain this effort. Why not us? Why not now?”

What are your hopes for the club?

Once we get established, my definite hopes are to help other colleges get established so we can have big tournaments. I like to put it like this: a lot of people say that things start in California and move east, but in this case, it’s the opposite. I’m from Connecticut, and I feel like the East Coast has a very established Special Olympics network that hasn’t reached California yet. I’ve had meetings with the director of Special Olympics of California and other members there, and my goal definitely is to get the infrastructure for the Games here up to the same level as it is on the East Coast.

What will you do in the club?

I want to have weekly practices on campus and bring athletes in to work with some of our students. The Special Games is coming up in March, and it would be really great to have students participate in the club during the fall and then move onto the Games held in the spring and work with the athletes leading up to the Games.

How has the process been for starting the club?

In the beginning of the year, I thought the hardest part about starting this club and the biggest challenge for starting it would be getting student involvement from the LMU community, and I’ve found that it’s been the complete opposite. So many students have shown interest and want to participate, so I’m really grateful for that. I was blown away by how many people want to join. Before Club Fest, I had a lot of people come up to me asking to join because they heard about it from other people. I also emailed the School of Education asking if anyone with a concentration in special education would want to join, so now there are graduate students and undergraduate students wanting to participate.

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Minority Association for Pre-Medical Students creates future leaders in medicine MAPS paves the way for hopeful healthcare profession applicants through mentorship, advising and personal development workshops. Gillian Boss News Intern @LALoyolan

LMU’s Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students gives members the necessary tools for applying to schools for healthcare professionals. This upcoming weekend, 15 students will be attending the Stanford University Minority Medical Alliance (SUMMA) Conference which focuses on mentoring underrepresented minority students, advising them on how to succeed in medicine and ultimately increasing the number of minority students going into the medical field. The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) represents the undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students of Student National Medical Association (SNMA). Members of MAPS are considered National Associate Members and make up nearly one-third of SNMA’s 5,000 members. Over 150 SNMA and MAPS chapters have been established at medical schools and undergraduate institutions across the nation. SNMA is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students by addressing the needs of underserved communities and increasing the number of cultur-

ally competent and socially conscious physicians. The University’s chapter was established in 2014 by senior biochemistry major Charnise Taylor and junior health and human sciences major Nia Archer. The chapter’s main objective is to provide members with the tools and skills necessary to make their LMU Pre-Health experience as valuable as possible. Taylor explained, “At the time [of establishment], there were not many other active pre-health clubs, so I wanted to create a community and resource for students who want to go into healthcare. A majority of our members are first generation college students and/ or the first in their family to pursue medicine, so the club was created as a way to mentor and help guide members in the right direction who would normally not have the resources to do so.” LMU’s MAPS chapter works in partnership with their affiliated parent chapter, the UCLA-Drew School of Medicine SNMA chapter. Through this partnership, members are provided comprehensive student support through academic advisement, mentorship, personal development workshops, community service and volunteer opportunities, paving the way for a successful future in the healthcare profession. Taylor stated, “My vision in creating MAPS was ultimately to create future leaders in medicine who have a passion of giving back to their communities. We have 32 members, and most are interested in pursuing medical school, dental school and public health.” The MAPS mentorship program allows upperclassman mem-

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Members of the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) prepare for an upcoming Stanford University Minority Medical Alliance Conference (SUMMA). The annual conference will focus on increasing diversity in the health professions in order to better care for underserved communities. SUMMA is one of the oldest conferences on the West Coast and typically draws 500 students from California. bers to mentor their underclassman counterparts, helping with growth and learning opportunities for both mentors and mentees. The seniors and a majority of juniors confer with Dr. Elizabeth Yzquierdo of the Seaver College of Science and Engineering for their advising. MAPS participates in service events including the Special Olympics while several members work as science teachers at Charles Drew University’s Saturday Science Academy teaching K-12 students from disadvan-

taged or low-income families. Students of the LMU community who are pursuing a premedical and pre-health profession are welcome to apply for MAPS membership. Benefits of being a member include access to academic support, mentorships, networking opportunities and workshops on becoming competitive applicants for health professional schools. There are also discounts for Kaplan Prep courses and potential scholarships for Kaplan MCAT courses, eligibility for scholarships, attendance

to regional and national SNMA conferences and other pre-health conferences as well as connections within the SNMA family at UCLA. “We receive sponsorship from Kaplan and Princeton Review test prep companies to provide scholarships for our members who cannot afford a preparatory course for MCAT and DAT,” Taylor said. “We are affiliated with the UCLA Medical students SNMA Chapter and had an event last semester that focused on practicing interviews for medical school,” she added.

Freshmen express political opinion for voting while trends match national survey First year students share their thoughts on politics and their plans for the upcoming election. Austin Gay Contributor @LALoyolan

College freshmen are more involved in activist movements and are more engaged politically than they have been in past decades, according to a study conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) — an interdisciplinary group for research, evaluation and other informative studies. The study found that the percentage of freshmen who say there’s “a very good chance” they would participate in an on-campus student protest rose from six to nine percent from 2014 to 2015. Researchers at HERI say that the increased interest in demonstrations is likely linked to the number of high-profile protests “in response to officer-involved shootings of black men in places like Ferguson, Mo.” At LMU, Carlyn Lackey, a freshman political science

major, plans on voting in her home state’s primary and in the upcoming presidential election. Like many of the freshman polled in the HERI study, Lackey said she would participate in a student protest on campus— particularly if they involved gender equality or wealth inequality. When it comes to choosing a candidate, Lackey said that higher education, health care and the economy sit at the top of her list. Lackey, who identifies as a Democrat, is currently split between Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Freshman Arjun Arora, a member of the LMU College Republicans Club and a double major in economics and finance, is unable to vote in the Nevada caucus due to the state’s requirement of physical voting. “I do plan to vote unless there is a certain candidate chosen, at which point I will abstain from voting,” Arora explained. He also said he would definitely take part in an on-campus student protest. Additionally, he pointed to better care for veterans as an issue that he would strongly support. Arora lists the economy, national

security and foreign relations as the most important issues when deciding on a candidate. Although a member of the LMU College Republicans Club, Arora does not identify himself as a Republican. “I’m an objectivist,” he said. “I have conservative views, libertarian views, but I don’t self-identify. I’m procapitalist.” Arora plans to vote for Texas Senator Ted Cruz should he receive the nomination in the primary season. Freshman Lana Miller, a double major in communications studies and psychology, just recently registered to vote and plans to vote in both her state’s upcoming primary and the presidential election. “If I stand with the issue, absolutely,” Miller said, when asked if she would participate in a student demonstration. Educational policies, attention to scientific fact and national security are some of the many issues Miller focuses on when choosing a presidential candidate. Miller considers herself to be a libertarian and plans to vote for Sanders in the upcoming primary as well as in the presidential election should he receive the nomination.

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Research shows that college freshman are becoming more politically engaged and are more likely to participate in an on-campus student protest compared to other decades. This is likely linked to high-profile protests.

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Do Something club hosts annual Teens for Jeans drive to support homeless youth

The Teens for Jeans drive will continue to collect jeans until this Friday. Sydney Majd News Intern @LALoyolan

The LMU Do Something club is at it again. Members are participating in the annual nationwide Teens for Jeans drive, which started on Monday, Feb. 1 and lasts through Friday, Feb. 19. There are an estimated 1.7 million teens who experience homelessness each year in the United States according to the deparment of justice. Many are in need of proper clothing and this drive gives teens experiencing homelessness the chance to get new jeans. “The Teens for Jeans drive not only gives members an opportunity to help those who need it, but the LMU community as well,” said senior English major Nazeli Ekimyan, president of LMU’s Do Something club. “People get really excited about donating their jeans because they know it’s going to go to someone who really needs it rather than gathering dust in the back of a closet,” she added. The LMU Do Something club, founded in 2012, holds events monthly and allows

members to deciwde on a different service-oriented campaign in which to participate. “Our club events are a great way to get the LMU community involved with the surrounding neighborhood,” said senior sociology major and service coodinator of Do Something Lauryn De La Torre. “It brings awareness to events and causes going on off-campus and gives people a chance to participate in projects they usually wouldn’t think to get involved in.” Do Something is a non-profit organization that has been globalized in 130 countries. While the club is always on the hunt for new campaigns in which to partake, they typically focus on issues ranging from poverty to animal rights to discrimination. “The Do Something club allows community service to be an invested interest in which the members decide the type of community service they want to plan and participate in. The Teens for Jeans drive allows us to be part of a campaign that is taking place nationwide in order to make a collective difference in our communities,” said senior psychology major Sarah Mercado. For those interested, donations can be made in front of the Lair on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1 and 3 p.m. as well as in a drop box on the first floor of University Hall.

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Senior English major Nazeli Ekimyan, president of LMU’s Do Something club, and senior sociology major, executive board member, Lauryn De La Torre drop off pairs of jeans in a designated donation box.

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Lenten sacrifices are a privilege Board week has passed since the LMU last fall. Editorial campus saw students and community Beyond our own city, other communities Karis Addo-Quaye

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members meandering beneath the experience deprivation of livable conditions. palm trees with crosses on their foreheads on In Flint, Michigan, residents have gone without Ash Wednesday. These ashes symbolize the reliable, drinkable water sources for the past mortality shared by all mankind and the need two years. Now, a whole generation is subject for contemplation and change, according to to the debilitating health problems that come Catholic tradition. Ash Wednesday also marks from widespread and consistent lead poisoning. the beginning of the Lenten season, a solemn In the megacity Sao Paulo, Brazil, the water season of preparation for Easter. As a Jesuit resource that services the city has been stretched institution, we can recognize the season of Lent so thin that more impoverished communities on as a time for reflection, prayer and sacrifice. the outskirts of the city have been threatened to Many of those who participate in Lent give be cut off entirely from the water network. something up for 40 days, In Madaya, Syria, starvation is such as coffee, sweets or rampant. In the midst of a tragic “...human rights are social media. civil war, the mountainous While this is an important area is under siege, and tens of at stake for millions practice in the Catholic thousands of civilians have been who are threatened by faith, it is also imperative to cut off from food. Desperation their governments, the keep in mind our privilege. has led to people eating grass in environment and even Many people go without far order to sustain themselves. more than we do, and not These are just a few examples others in their own because of a seasonal choice. of things we should think communities.” All around the world, many about when we are craving people lack resources and caffeine, sugar or whatever it essential human rights. They don’t live in is we gave up for Lent. Even for those who squalor intentionally. In a season when many do not participate in the season, we implore among us make the decision to relinquish sugar you to recognize that human rights are at or Instagram, those without luxuries to give up stake for millions who are threatened by their must be acknowledged. governments, the environment and even others Conditions like these are not relegated to in their own communities. The LMU mission distant lands. Just a few miles from campus, urges us to consider these circumstances with residents of South Los Angeles live in the midst open eyes, critical minds and empathetic hearts. of a food desert — an area designated by the Regardless of our faith backgrounds, Pope USDA as lacking access to healthy, affordable Francis’ Lenten promise can resonate with many meal options or even grocery stores to buy food. of the people and communities represented at In Downtown’s Skid Row, thousands of people LMU: “True love, in fact, is not an outward act, are experiencing homelessness, surviving is not in a paternalistic way to give something without safe and reliable shelter, oftentimes to quiet the conscience, but to accept those in subject to dehumanizing discrimination. The need of our time, of our friendship, our help.” sheer size of the population engulfed by the This Lenten season and beyond, that’s a local homelessness crisis led Los Angeles Mayor message that each of us can carry out here, Eric Garcetti to declare a state of emergency today, right now.

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Midterm season is upon us, Lions. Knowing this, I plopped myself down in one of LMUʼs hottest study and social spots, the Lion's Den, to see what people are talking about. Let's just say people weren't only talking about studying.

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Girl in a white t-shirt to barista: “Hi, can I have a whole milk latte?”

Boy in glasses says to a girl in a green v-neck: “Iʼm skeptical of 'Finding Dory.'”

Barista in black hat: “Nonfat?”

Girl in green t-shirt says back in disgust: “Oh, yeah. I mean, why make a sequel?”

Girl in white t-shirt responds angrily: “No, whole.” Boy in black hat, obviously not hearing her over the Florence and The Machine song playing: “Can I get one nonfat latte?”

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A girl in a flannel says sadly to her sympathetic friend: “I was crying at Disneylandʼs fireworks this year. Theyʼre just really emotional this year.”

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One barista in a black hat to another in a sweatshirt: “Youʼre right! I was trapped this weekend!”

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Boy with long blonde hair says to someone on the phone:

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“I have a 10 page paper due at 10 tonight that I havenʼt started.”

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"Wanna fight?” a girl says to the boy at her table. “Flagpoles, 3 p.m.,” he says back. They kiss, confusing everyone at their table.

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“What's up dude? How was your Valentineʼs day?” boy carrying a skateboard says to his friend by the window.

Girl in black tank top: “Have we met before?” Boy in green hoodie: “Yeah. … This weekend.”

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Boy in white graphic tee to a girl in a red tank top: “What are you doing in this fraternity?”

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Girl in white Converse excitedly: “I am a hardcore 'Cars the movie' fan.”

“So single, man. Maybe next year,” his friend says back, shaking his head.

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A tale of two Trumps: evolving the GOP Matt at Bat Matt Gaydos

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onald Trump is an enigma. Just when I think I have him figured out, he does something else to surprise me. During Saturday’s Republican debate, the controversial billionaire said something that, for the first time since he entered the political fray, I actually agree with. Jeb Bush argued that his brother, George W. Bush, kept the country safe during his eight years as president, citing his brother’s efforts to build a “security apparatus” against terrorists as an example. And Trump saw an opening to pounce on his favorite punching bag: He pointed out that the horrors of 9/11 happened on President Bush’s watch. Trump then went on to claim that Bush’s administration lied about there being weapons of mass of destruction in Iraq — whoa. This, as one might expect, caused a chorus of boos from the audience. I consider myself pretty liberal, but even I find it hard to believe that Bush and Cheney went out of their way to lie to America about Iraq’s capability for destruction. In contrast to Trump’s statement, Time magazine reported in “Donald Trump: Truth Teller”

that American intelligence wholeheartedly believed Iraq had at the very least biological and chemical weapons. Was it a massive blunder? Yes. Was it a conspiracy by President Bush and his cabinet? That’s a pretty bold claim that even most in the Democratic Party would not make. Then, in usual Trump fashion, he raised his argument to another level, ignoring any disagreement from the audience. He pointed out that intelligence members from Bill Clinton’s administration had even warned Bush of the threat to security that Al Qaeda posed. This goes directly against the usual Republican narrative that President Clinton was the one to be held responsible for the 9/11 attacks. But this isn’t the only thing Trump said during the debate that caught my attention. On the subject of Planned Parenthood, he said that he would keep what he thinks works in the program and eliminate what he doesn’t, instead of scrapping it all together — whoa again. This is one of the most moderate responses I’ve ever heard from a Republican on any divisive topic, especially one involving abortion. So, I decided to dig a little deeper into where Trump officially stands on the political spectrum on key political issues. The website Presidentialcandidates.com ranks candidates from 10 to -10, with 10 being extremely conservative and -10

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Despite his controversial remarks, Trump’s stance is actually more moderate than a lot of his Republican rivals. being extremely liberal, in the four main areas of political issues: individual rights, domestic issues, economic issues and defense and international issues. Trump scores a surprising four and one respectively on economic issues and defense and international affairs. This is the same man who called Mexicans criminals, booted Muslim protesters from a rally and said that he would send back Syrian refugees if he were to

become president. Even Trump’s stance on individual rights and domestic issues, where he scored a five and a six, don’t compare to the eights and nines that his political rival Ted Cruz scored. Many are predicting that Donald Trump will now fall after revealing his liberal streak during Saturday’s debate. However, if Trump defies his conservative critics and goes on to win the Republican nomination, it could

trigger a shift in the Republican Party’s future. Even if he doesn’t win the presidency, Donald Trump may end up redefining what it means to be a Republican and where the party’s priorities are for years to come. This is the opinion of Matt Gaydos, a fr eshman communication studies major from Palos Verdes, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to jjones@theloyolan.com.

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Cherish your parents this Parents’ Weekend O’Round the Clock Olivia Round Opinion Intern @LALoyolan

remember sitting in my room during my senior year of high school crying about some sort of drama when my mom sat on my bed and told me that I could always come to her if I need someone to talk to. I nodded my head, appreciative of the gesture, but sure that I would not take her up on this offer. I remember patiently waiting for her to go upstairs so I could call my friend who would surely be better at giving advice. One night about six months later, I sat in my college dorm room and fell victim to the infamous freshman-yearinduced mental breakdown. It was 2 a.m. and all my new friends had already gone to bed, so without thinking twice, I called my mom. After two rings, I realized it was 3 a.m. back home, and my mom was sure to be asleep. Nonetheless, I promptly heard noise coming through the phone and a muffled “Hello?” assuring me my call had been answered. That night, my mom sat on the phone with me for an hour and listened to my thoughts, giving me the space to feel my emotions in the most raw way I had ever experienced. It was that night that I realized my relationship with my parents was going to change now that I was an out-of-state college student. My relationship with my parents has been humbled by the distance between us. In these past few months we have come to realize that every visit goes faster than the blink of an eye and the days apart feel twice as long as the calendar says they are. Through situations like that night in my dorm room, I came to realize that my mom and dad are no longer just my supporters, my providers or my mentors — they are truly my best friends. They are now the only thing that makes me feel like home isn’t too

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College gives us the opportunity to develop a new relationship with our parents. Luckily, with parents weekendcoming up, we can enjoy time with them. far away. Audrey Colanero, a freshman studio arts major, also found that distance hasn’t hindered her relationship with her parents at all — rather, it made their bond even stronger. “I have always been really close to my parents, and by coming to college I think I appreciate them even more. I talk to them all the time,” said Colanero. With Parents’ Weekend coming up, I have been especially reflective about how my relationship with both my mom and dad has grown over the last year. I think about where I was a year ago, probably getting ready for family dinner, a near weekly event that had become routine and monotonous. However, now

that family dinners are so rare, I look back on them as anything but monotonous. They fall under the large category of things I took for granted last year that I now find myself missing. Like most of the international and out-of-state students, I don’t get to go home when I’m sick, tired of the dorms or just missing my bed, and I don’t get to go home when all I want is to spend the night with my parents. Colanero says that this is perhaps what she misses most about living at home. “I found myself missing home the most the few times that I’ve been sick this year,” she added. “Adjusting to taking care of myself and making CVS trips at midnight to get cold medicine really made

me realize I had been so blessed to have a mom who was always so ready to take care of me.” At times, it seems like it would have been so much easier to attend a college closer to home. With that said, being away from home has also helped me become more grateful for the things I do have. I realize all the small things my parents did for me when I was living at home that they didn’t have to do. I now see how often they went out of their way to make each one of my days better. In light of all of this, I am so thankful for events like Parents’ Weekend and I am even more thankful that both of my parents are going to be able to come visit me. I realize that even though others see their parents more

often than I do — there are also people who see their parents less than I do, or maybe not at all. Sure, growing up sounds fun, and, admittedly, I sometimes look forward to the days when I will be living alone in my own house. However, that day comes, I know I am going to treasure every day I get to spend under my parents’ roof. This is the opinion of Olivia Round, a freshman communication studies and Spanish double major major from Missoula, Montana. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to jjones@theloyolan.

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Politicians turned vultures after Scalia’s death Deeksies’ Dish Daralyn Kee Chong Opinion Intern @deeksies

y friend once told me the story of when her grandfather had passed, describing the days afterwards like scenes from a soap opera. Though he was not a particularly likable or pleasant man, she mused, relatives she had never met or heard of in her life had appeared out of the woodwork to claw tooth and nail over the things her grandfather had left behind — property, furniture, cars and stocks. Valuable things that he no longer owned were now suddenly the point of interest for all of these squabbling people. She talked about how the funeral reception was a chaotic mess of people fighting as if they were at a Wal-Mart on Black Friday, except this free-for-all was in the midst of mourning for a man’s death. How wrong? The aftermath of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s passing feels a lot like one of those crazy funerals. Republicans and Democrats have obstinately proven yet again that in the state of current American politics, partisanship is more important than pretty much anything else, even someone’s death. Not even 90 minutes after Scalia’s announced passing, the two parties began viciously fighting over Scalia’s replacement because of its political implications for each respective party. The death of Scalia, who served as a justice for 29 years, leaves the Supreme court in a balanced 4-4 conservative-to-liberal ratio during a time of extremely controversial cases involving issues such as reproductive rights and affirmative action. The stakes in tipping the temporary balance are high, yes, but the vulturous reactions of politicians from both the Republican and Democratic parties in the wake of a Chief Justice’s death, regardless of his political views, seem distasteful at best and repugnant at worst. Presdential candidate Ted Cruz fervently announced his aggressive preparedness to block any kind of liberal nomination by President Obama long before any decisions on how to choose a replacement were even remotely close to being solidified. Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton’s statement on the late Justice’s passing was not without its own glaring political agenda, with the second half of her statement dedicated to admonishing certain Republicans for being unconstitutional for wanting to block a nomination and leave the seat empty. It is true that Scalia’s unexpected passing has thrown yet another wildcard into the already-crazy election process, and that the new Cheif Justice will make a big impact in the next presidency, but where is the line drawn? Regardless of whether or not one would agree with Scalia’s staunch and controversial views, it seems shameful that we could allow someone’s politics to overshadow the significance of their entire life and their death. Has American politics become so predacious that politicians

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Though deaths are supposed to be mournful occasions, some politicians are treating Antonin Scalia’s death as if they’ve just hit the political jackpot.

view a man only by his political affiliations and his death as nothing more than a political opportunity to salivate over? Scalia’s unexpected death does have significant implications and consequences, yes, but not ones that require such charged and tactless political reactions that they couldn’t wait for even a day. In his comment on the late Justice’s passing, Obama’s words seemed what most decent people would expect, but also the least common among the largest political voices — and that was earnest mourning. Obama said in a press conference following the judge’s death that there would be “plenty of time” to nominate a replacement, and “at this moment, we most of all want to think about his family.” As many of us begin our journeys into our careers — becoming lawyers, doctors or even politicians — we are all motivated and fueled by our passions to reach our goals. While we must all keep those passions in our minds, it is just as imperative that we hold onto our humanity, something that is easy to lose sight of in our day and age. LMU equips us not only with the skills and tools to become whatever we want and to go as far and high up as we want, but it also equips us with the Jesuit values that teach us to remember ourselves within the context of society. Fight for what you believe in, but don’t let it cloud your own actions when it comes to living your life and behaving with dignity for yourself and for others.

This is the opinion of Daralyn Kee Chong, a senior english major from Honolulu, Hawaii. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to jjones@theloyolan.com.

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How a sparkly phone case betrayed me Keepin’ up with Jones Jackie Jones

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randy Melville is a store that profits from the unrealistic concept that all women can fit into the same shirt as if it were the “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and yet it still tempts me with those insanely soft materials that will soon be used as cleaning rags. One day over the summer, when temptation got the better of me, I decided to purchase a new and unreliable phone case. This was a piece of plastic encased in liquid and glitter and meant to entertain toddlers, as well as people — like myself — with the same maturity level. The sparkly magical phone case came with plenty of compliments from friends, acquaintances, colleagues and even strangers. Everyone had a fascination with the silver and pink stars moving from the top to the bottom of the case and back again. However, the phone case slowly began to betray me. First, I accidentally dropped my iPhone onto the tile floor of a coffee shop, and when I picked it up, the screen was shattered.

While I assumed having a phone case would prevent this from happening, I began to realize that this was not the case — no pun intended. As time went on, I continued to use it, until one day as I was browsing through social media while walking (as all of us do) I noticed there was a bizarre smell anytime I touched my phone. And that was the moment when I truly felt that the sparkles had stabbed me in the back. The case had leaked. However, I had it easy. This past November, the Daily Mail reported a woman receiving a chemical burn from a similar phone case. In January, a nine-year-old girl got an iPhone-shaped scar after her case leaked. Erin Nelson of Otago, New Zealand stated on her social media account, “On your packaging it doesn’t say anything about having chemicals in the case. So I would like someone to get in touch with me to let me know what chemicals have burnt me.” While my case was bought at a different store, I got it with nothing but a price tag on it and the woman at the register telling me their accessories were nonreturnable. We often buy things that are aesthetically pleasing without realizing the consequences that could occur from having them. I had no idea that this phone case would contain anything besides water in it, and had I known,

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Looks can be deceiving. Do not be fooled by the sparkles and glitter of these treacherous phone cases. I would not have paid $16 for something that would crack my screen and potentially give me chemical burns. Next time you go shopping, remember to not judge a book by its cover or

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judge a phone case by its floating sparkles. And to those making these cases: Wouldn’t it be easier and cheaper to manufacture these products with water instead of poison?

This is the opinion of Jackie Jones, a senior English major from La Habra, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email jjones@theloyolan.com.

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Are the Baha Men coming to LMU? Maybe. Britt Wit Elliot Britt

Asst. Life+Arts Editor @LoyolanArts

t’s been almost 16 years since the Baha Men released of one of the catchiest songs of the early 2000s — “Who Let the Dogs Out?” You’d be hard-pressed to find a single person from our generation who hasn’t heard this song, whether it was on one of the infamous “Now That’s What I Call Music!” CDs or at your local bowling alley. “Who Let the Dogs Out?” is still among the most recognizable tracks in the music world. The Baha Men are certainly most well-known for their Grammy-winning hit, but the group actually has 12 other studio albums. “Ride With Me” is the most recent album to be released by the Bahamian band and continues to promote the unique sound of the Baha Men by combining feelgood pop music with the native sounds of Bahamian Junkanoo music. I think it’s about time that LMU students give this worldinspired sound another chance. I spoke with Baha Men member Dyson Knight about the group’s new album, future plans and the potential of a Baha Men/Fetty Wap collaboration. Elliot Britt (EB): Tell me a little about Junkanoo music and what it means to the Baha Men’s unique sound. Dyson Knight (DK): [Junkanoo music] is our celebration music and it’s pretty much made out of goatskin drums, that’s the heart of Junkanoo. [...] Most of the instruments are loud, very noisy instruments. [...] But not every Bahamian loves Junkanoo, surprisingly. But the band members have grown up in it, especially the leader of the band, Isaiah Taylor. He’s been a part of Junkanoo for as long as he can remember. EB: Tell me about your new album, “Ride With Me.” Why should LMU students give it a listen? DK: The “Ride With Me” album is the band demonstrating exactly

how musical it is, how well-versed we are in real music. I wouldn’t say that the “Who Let the Dogs Out?” era wasn’t real music, but it was more gimmick-based and just that music of that time. I think in this album, we pretty much brought it up to 2016 and are doing some new, dynamic things that are taking music into the future. So it’s current and any fan of music, I would even say any fan of Baha Men, the old or the new, would want to give this album a listen. EB: How does it feel to be a part of a group that has a classic like “Who Let the Dogs Out?” in their history? DK: It does a bit of damage, you know. [...] We love the song. We don’t want to get rid of it, we want to continue to perform it. But we don’t want people to expect for us to recreate the “Who Let the Dogs Out?” song. [...] The label was excited about this idea to do this ode to “Who Let the Dogs Out?” in one of the songs off the album called “Off the Leash.” For me, I didn’t like the idea — I still don’t like the idea. But we did a remix to it and I love the remix because it is totally less of “Who Let the Dogs Out?” There’s only one mention of it in the remix and I think the vibe is just as strong and there are other elements in it that don’t pull directly from “Who Let the Dogs Out?” I think the band has grown, but I wouldn’t say bigger than the song because there aren’t many things that are bigger than that song. [...] And Baha Men is one of the renowned bands for being the first Bahamian band to receive a Grammy — well we actually are one of the first bands out of the Caribbean that isn’t doing reggae music to receive a Grammy, if I’m not mistaken.

“The focus, honestly, is to rebuild our audience. A lot of people don’t even know we’re still together.”

EB: What are some of the bigger things that the Baha Men are trying to do to modernize beyond “Who Let the Dogs Out?” and create a new image today?

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The Baha Men are internationally known for their Grammy-winning song, “Who Let the Dogs Out?” It’s been 15 years since the release of the song and the Baha Men are back with a new album, “Ride With Me.” DK: I don’t think we’re trying to do anything beyond make great music and have awesome performances, that’s the beauty of the band. [...] We dance, we have fun and we interact. We do some wild things and it’s a real big visual, explosive party. [...] We want people to lose themselves [in the music] and for the music to have a positive vibe, a positive energy and a positive message, that says there’s more to life than just being absorbed by everything you see on the news or the stresses you may encounter at work or even at school. We want people to take the pause and just think, “Let’s party and have a good time.” EB: I had reviewed the “Ride With Me” album back in November after it came out. In the article, I wrote that the Baha Men should consider some type of collaboration with Fetty Wap. Is that something you think the Baha Men would ever be interested in? DK: The majority of the band would totally be down for it. [...] Anything is possible. I would definitely do a Fetty Wap remix or something. EB side note: Dear Fetty Wap’s people: if you’re reading this, please consider the Baha Men for a possible collaboration down the line — they’re interested. EB: How did you come to be a part of the Baha Men? What’s your story?

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DK: I was a part of another band, a local band here in the Bahamas. [...] Members of Baha Men saw me in concert and they had a situation where one of their members fell ill and wasn’t able to make a big performance. They needed

help and they asked me. I ended up being kept forever. It was just supposed to be a part time thing but I ended up staying. EB: And you guys just signed with Sony Music, right? How’s that been? DK: We did a showcase for them about four years ago. Sony Latin America came down and stayed at one of the resorts here in the Bahamas and they always ask the local bands to come and perform for them. [...] We had not even been performing that regularly but some of the members thought it would be a great opportunity to get our feet wet again. And into the second song, the CEO of Sony Latin America asked if we were signed and said they wanted to sign us tonight. That sparked a whole lot of things. [...] Four years later, we have an album that grew from a three song EP. [...] The album being out now is a major accomplishment for us. EB: Do you guys perform a lot in the Bahamas? DK: Surprisingly, no. I’ve been trying to get the band, especially now that we have new material, to make more appearances at schools and national events and stuff like that. [...] And the market for that level of performance isn’t that strong locally, so we don’t do a lot of local performances and some of the members have other bands, like smaller contingencies. EB: Well, if you ever make your way out to Los Angeles, feel free to stop by LMU. DK: Heck yeah. Shout out to LMU. I think there’s a college tour in the making that may just happen.

EB: Do you guys have any other plans besides a possible college tour? DK: We do. We are actually in discussion with the Ministry of Tourism about creating some partnerships. They think it would be great to use as a part of promotions for getting more people into the [Bahamas]. But the focus right now is on the “Off the Leash” song. We have a dance for it and the Zumba community is showing a lot of interest. [...] We want to reintroduce the band on everything that is current. Our team is jumping on all of these different types of things. We don’t want to be left behind in the times; you’ve got to keep up with Beyonce. [...] The focus, honestly, is to rebuild our audience. A lot of people don’t even know we’re still together. EB: Do you have any crazy stories from your time as a Baha Man? DK: We were in Indiana and our management at the time booked us to stay at a very well-known location that was known as “the Mansion.” And we found out days after staying there that it’s actually where a lot of blue movies (a Jamaican phrase used to describe porn) were shot. Yeah, that was kind of bizarre. We kind of wondered why everything was so open. There weren’t any railings where there should be railings. And you could see straight into different rooms and stuff like that. Its really set up to be a shooting area and for video cameras to be all about the place.

This is the opinion of Elliot Britt, a sophomore finance major from Maple Grove, Minnesota. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email ebritt@theloyolan.com.

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Ice Cube to visit for “The Hollywood Masters” Dancing Lee-murs Eric Lee

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his Friday, a Los Angeles legend will be among us Lions. You might know him for his iconic hip-hop flow, or you might know him for his movies that only fools haven’t seen. A rare talent who has made his one-of-a-kind mark in both music and film, Ice Cube will be joining Hollywood Reporter host Stephen Galloway this Friday for the latest edition of Hollywood Masters. When it comes to stars who hail from the City of Angels, few have had their hand in shaping L.A.’s musical and cinematic identity like Ice Cube. From his humble beginnings in South Central, Ice Cube began his career during his early teens. Upon the culmination and development of his lyrical skills in the world of hip-hop, Ice Cube found himself a pioneer of one of L.A.’s quintessential music styles— gangsta rap. After forming the rap group known as N.W.A. with fellow artists including Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, Ice Cube became a central figure in defining the sound of West Coast hip-hop. His impeccable lyrics that often drew criticism for their explicit nature became a groundbreaking representation for life in South Central Los Angeles. Although criticism for the hardcore subject matter of N.W.A.’s music was fervent, Ice Cube’s lyrics in many of their hit songs — such as “Straight Outta Compton” — shone a light on a particular part of L.A.’s culture that no artists had expressed prior to his and NWA’s work. Even though much of the inspi-

ration for his work came from his personal experiences of hardship in South Central, Ice Cube still holds Los Angeles as a central part of his identity. “I been all around the world and I haven’t found a city that I’d rather be from or rather come back to than Los Angeles,” Ice Cube said in a CNN interview in 2006. Following his departure from N.W.A. in 1989, Ice Cube’s success skyrocketed as he debuted his first solo album, “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted,” and made his acting debut on the big screen in the 1991 hood drama “Boyz in the Hood”— nominated for two Academy Awards. Ice Cube’s presence in the cinematic world grew as he showcased his screenwriting talent in the acclaimed 1995 comedy “Friday” in which he co-starred with Chris Tucker. The range of Ice Cube’s cinematic ability has remained a prominent force in the entertainment industry to this day. In addition to continuing his hip-hop career, he has become a focal point in Hollywood. In recent years he has made his name known in comedies such as 2007’s “Are We There Yet?” and 2012’s “21 Jump Street.” In addition to his involvement in film, he has made appearances on television, such as his appearance in “Straight Outta L.A.,” an episode of ESPN’s “30 for 30” documentary series, in which he spoke about the history of L.A.’s sports culture. His career with N.W.A. came back into focus last year with the release of the 2015 film “Straight Outta Compton” in which his son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., played the role of a young Ice Cube. Sophomore film and television production major Elijah Cooper stressed Ice Cube’s breadth of knowledge in music and film: “Ice Cube is one of those celebrities who is talented in a lot of areas. He knows

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Ice Cube will be gracing LMU’s campus this Friday to talk about his experiences as an entertainer. He has had an immessely impressive career, doing everything from rapping to film acting. the music industry and he knows the film industry. There’s a lot to learn from him.” And it’s this range and ability that makes this Hollywood Masters a special one. While Hollywood Masters Series has brought in spectacular talent from the film industry including George Miller and Michael

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Caine in recent months, Ice Cube brings a distinct career and personality that will make this event one you won’t want to miss. With a reputation as big as Ice Cube’s, you can bet that anticipation will be high amongst ardent fans of the LA entertainer. And if you happen to be one of the early

birds lucky enough to sit down with Ice Cube in Mayer Theater, you’ll definitely be saying, “Today was a good day.” This is the opinion of Eric Lee, a sophomore film/television production major from Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.

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Four takeaways from New York Fashion Week The Maria Problem Maria Nelson

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he twice-yearly parade of fresh designs that is New York Fashion Week has just come to a close. This season, however, the Autumn/Winter 2016 presentations have some commentators asking: “Does fashion matter anymore?” In a world of fast fashion copycats, normcore anti-fashion trends and Yeezy Season Three, what can we as college-aged consumers hope to take away from these somewhat intangible collections? Here’s a short list of some important developments. 4. Trends do not matter. While Anna Wintour and her fashion set may disagree — the woman sells magazines based primarily on this premise, after all — nobody really cares about trends anymore. Sure, there are micro-trends like quirky pins and patches, and overarching themes like 70’s meets 90’s that expand out to define a frame in fashion history, but whether the hemline du jour is mini or maxi is no longer of consequence. This is partly the result of a totally supersaturated market: There are more designers than ever before, all with their own unique perspectives on style and getting dressed. It is also arguably the product of the millennial ‘you do you’ generation. We are done being told how to look. We’d rather just be comfortable in our own skin and say “yes to dressing in a way that makes [us feel] happy and feel good and feel bold and powerful,” according to “Man Repeller” writer Amelia Diamond. 3. Street-wear is not dead. Between Alexander Wang’s decision to “deliberately oppose [a] standard definition of beauty and taste,” according to the designer’s show notes, to the fervor and frenzy surrounding Kanye West’s presentation at Madison Square Garden, it is clear that the industry’s most influential names are still taking their inspiration directly from the streets. This is one of the coolest paradoxes of so-called high fashion: No matter what other highbrow references designers draw upon, their initial inspiration almost always comes from the unusual ways in which trends have trick-

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Autumn/Winter New York Fashion Week 2016 collections conclude tomorrow, and we’ve gathered together the four most important developments in fashion. Consumers have claimed the runway as their own, from the prominence of streetwear to the acceptance of kitschy pins and patches. led down and are reinterpreted by the masses. Now you can feel free to keep those Stan Smiths and athleisure track pants in steady rotation this fall. 2. Direct-to-Consumer: The future of fashion? Some industry experts are predicting the demise of the formal fashion week as we know it because designers like Diane von Furstenburg are jumping on the direct-to-consumer train. Now you can purchase that dress you saw Kendall Jenner wearing during von Furstenburg’s dancefueled presentation last Saturday from the comfort of your own dorm room, according to Steff Yotka, reporting on this innovative sales approach for “Vogue Runway.” This is just one of a number of ways some designers are trying to rework the current system which consists of fast fashion retailers reappropriating their designs and selling them for a fraction of the price. 1. Craft is key. Call it a bold response to the aforementioned battle between establishment fashion designers and fast fashion houses like Zara and Forever 21 if you choose, but the New York shows saw readyto-wear designs featuring em-

bellishments and techniques usually reserved for high-end couture. From Carolina Herrera’s diaphanous, floor-grazing gowns to the fur and feather details at Prabal Gurung, every waspect was carefully planned

and elegantly executed. Perhaps designers used this theme to remind us that the tenets of good design are not yet obsolete in a world of mass produced goods. Translate this sentiment into your own fall wardrobe by opting

for quality over quantity.

This is the opinion of Maria Nelson, a senior communication studies major from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email mnelson@theloyolan.com.

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Men’s basketball comeback attempt falls short The men’s basketball team will look to build off a strong finish in loss versus Saint Mary’s. Daniel Palladini Asst. Sports Editor @LoyolanSports

On Saturday night, LMU’s offense was stagnant and out of sync for the first 26 minutes. But then something clicked for them and their defense - as well as their offense - turned up a notch. “We put together a really good comeback in the second half because every time there was a timeout on the floor, Coach kept telling us, ‘Just keep fighting and playing hard and we will start cutting into their lead.’ We did feel like if there was more time in the game that we could’ve came back and won that game without a doubt,” said junior guard Brandon Brown, who, along with junior forward Shamar Johnson, led the way with 12 points in the Lions’ loss to Saint Mary’s College. Saint Mary’s, despite being ranked second in the WCC and having one of their best seasons in quite a while, was on the brink of losing on their home court to ninth-ranked LMU. A complete team effort by the Lions came too late in the game. The defense caused Saint Mary’s to commit 17 turnovers

total, nine of them coming in the second half. The Lions also stole the ball 10 times in the game. Calvin Hermanson led Saint Mary’s to victory with 16 points as the Gaels went 11-20 from three-point land and finished the game sh ooting 51.1 percent from the field. Saint Mary’s had built too big of a lead for the Lions to overtake them before time was out. The Lions were trailing at the half 43-23, and with 14 minutes and 33 seconds left to play in the game, the Lions’ defense finally picked up which led them to cut the deficit down to seven points, leaving the score at 65-58. Then, with 40 seconds left, redshirt sophomore Steven Haney Jr. was fouled and made a three-pointer. He would make the free throw to complete the four-point play. However, the surge came too late as the Lions ran out of time, losing 68-62. When asked how Saint Marys played, Brown commented, “I feel that on the offensive side Saint Mary’s were just on fire from behind the three-point line, and when a team catches fire from the three it’s hard to contain them. But, on the defensive side they did a pretty good job; but, we also hurt ourselves because we struggled to hit our shots, which made it a rough night for

us offensively.” This comeback says a lot about these Lions, especially without Adom Jacko who was out of the game with an injury. “Making a comeback like we did in that game says a lot about our team and how close we are, and when games are not going so well we come together as one and just make the best push we can to come out with the win,” Brown said. The Lions, who have had several heartbreaks this season, are showing a lot of perseverance, and even with tough losses, it will prepare them for the WCC conference and possibly making a big run. Going up against Santa Clara University this Thursday, the Lions are looking to take that late game effort and get off to a solid start. This is the first game of their three game homestead. “Going into the Thursday night game we are just going to get back into the gym and continue to work on the things that Coach [Mike] Dunlap thinks need work and just doing whatever it takes to keep getting better with the WCC tournament coming up,” Brown said. Santa Clara is 9-17 on the season, and 5-9 in the WCC. Last time they met, LMU was able to pick up the win 76-66 at Santa Clara. Saint Mary’s trails in second place at 7-2 in the WCC.

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Despite being down by 20 at halftime, the Lions nearly pulled off an incredible comeback. The team cut the deficit to single digits, but eventually fell 68-62.

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Softball starts strong under Strinz-Ward The Lions had a nearly perfect weekend in their first tournament with their new head coach. Tim De Vries Sports Intern

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Under new Head Coach Sami Strinz-Ward, an LMU softball alumnus, the Lions began a new era for the program when they took the field this past weekend in the Grand Canyon University (GCU) Kickoff Tournament. Strinz-Ward and her experienced company got off to an excellent start, winning the first four games of the tournament before falling to the hosts to finish the weekend 4-1, with a second-place finish. Last year’s team did not feature a single senior on the active roster. Seven seniors on this year’s active roster have filled the void of seniors from last year. Joining the upperclassmen is sophomore pitcher Rachael Farrington who won the opener in the circle for the Lions as they defeated University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) 10-6. The Lions’ bats were on fire, scoring five runs in the first inning of the season. The big opening frame for the Lions was punctuated by a three-run homer from sophomore third baseman Alicia

Brown. Designated hitter Shianne Ybarra drove in the first two runs of the inning and had a stellar first performance of the season, going 4-for-4 in the game. LMU was only held scoreless in the second inning, putting together a complete offensive performance in the opener. Farrington’s freshman pitching counterpart Hannah Bandimere pitched the second contest on Friday and picked up her first college win for the Lions against Idaho State. The Lions jumped out to another quick start in the second with another three-run first inning. However, the Bengals would respond, giving LMU just a 4-3 lead going into the sixth inning. A timely two-run blast from senior Megan von Behren in the top of the sixth gave the Lions a 6-3 lead, which would ultimately be the final of the game. Heading into the second day of the tournament, the Lions were 2-0, swinging it well and playing with confidence. Their momentum carried over to Saturday, where they picked up two more wins and completed both sweeps. Offense and big innings were key again as the team beat UMBC and Idaho State 16-3 combined. Against UMBC, the team managed a six-run bottom of the third inning to take a commanding lead they wouldn’t relinquish. In the second game, four-run first and fifth innings were

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Head Coach Sami Strinz-Ward (right) had a great start to her head coaching career at LMU. The Lions went 4-1 in their opening weekend. Their lone loss came from tournament host Grand Canyon University, losing 8-0.

enough to give the Lions their fourth consecutive victory to begin the season. However, the team would not be able to seal openingtournament perfection, falling 8-0 to the host, Lopes, in the championship game. Grand Canyon managed to build a 5-0

Hockey: not just a boys’ club NWHL from Page 20

“The best way to support us,” Jenny Scrivens, goaltender for the New York Riveters, says, “is to join the conversation.” Coming to a close on the NWHL’s first season, it seems to me that it is the representation the league affords to young women and girls all over the world that should truly take center ice. As for me? I’m not a young girl — I’m 22 and learning hockey a bit too late in life to be a part of it in the future. But somewhere, in some ice rink, in some town, a young girl is lacing up her skates for the first

time, and it isn’t an end — it’s a beginning. Somewhere, she’s just watched Megan Bozek of the Buffalo Beauts record an 88mph slap-shot in the NWHL’s first-ever All-Star Skills Competition. Somewhere, she’s watched Hilary Knight score the opening goal for the Boston Pride. Somewhere, she’s watched Kelley Steadman of the Beauts become Player of the Week not once, but twice — something that’s a rare occurence even in the NHL. “Janine Weber [forward, New York Riveters],” Wyshynski writes, “was recently speaking

with some 12-year-old girls, and had a question for them: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ “After a few expected answers, one of them told her, proudly: ‘I want to be a hockey player.’” Somewhere, she is joining the conversation by taking to the ice. And that is the NWHL’s greatest achievement. This is the opinion of Megan Brown, a senior English major from Mission Viejo, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com.

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Janine Weber (right) is one of the leaders of the New York Riveters and of the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) overall. She was the first woman to ever sign with the Riveters and with the NWHL.

lead in the first few innings with the Lions failing to find the same rhythm from the previous two days. Grand Canyon pitcher Taylor Nowlin struck out three through the five-inning game and didn’t allow a hit in the contest. Despite a disappointing

finish to an otherwise exciting and successful GCU Kickoff Tournament, the Lions look to continue their winning form as they head to Palm Springs to take on New Mexico and Army.

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Lions take on nationally ranked foes This week, women’s water polo faced off against many of the top teams in the country. Jackson Tave Sports Intern

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The Lions, who are currently ranked No. 16, traveled south over the weekend to San Diego for the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Triton Invitational and picked up a couple of impressive wins over No. 18 San Diego State University Aztecs and No. 11 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. On Saturday, LMU faced fellow Golden Coast Conference (GCC) team San Diego State University in their first game of the tournament and beat the Aztecs 7-4. The Lions had little time to celebrate, however, as later in the day they faced the No. 1 UCLA Bruins, only to fall 14-7. The Lions started Sunday off on the wrong foot, dropping a contest with No. 9 UC Irvine 8-5. LMU would then bounce back in a high-scoring affair against UCSB, defeating the Gauchos 15-11 to secure a seventh-place finish in the tournament and bringing their

overall record to 4-6. “We are pretty happy with our performance this weekend,” said senior utility player Bridgette Alvarez, who led the Lions with eight goals in the tournament. “We definitely improved from our last tournament as we came together and played as a team and brought way more intensity to our opponents.” Following Alvarez in scoring was freshman driver Hana Vilanova with six goals and senior two-meter Erin Byrne and senior utility player Ivana Castro with five each. “The UCSD tournament is always very challenging,” said Byrne. “But our team rose to that challenge and played really well in all four games.” LMU was one of three GCC teams participating in the 16team tournament, in addition to San Diego State and Santa Clara. Following their loss to LMU, San Diego State would trample Sonoma State 15-3. The Aztecs then lost to Indiana in a battle for ninth place, thus securing a 10th-place finish in the tournament. Santa Clara went without a win in the tournament, losing to USC 20-2, Indiana 7-4, Cal State East Bay 7-4 and then Sonoma State 5-3, finishing last overall. No. 2 USC would win the

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Freshman driver Hana Vilanova (left) was one of the standout performers for the women’s water polo team in the UCSD Triton Invitational. She scored six goals in the team’s four games, including four against UC Santa Barbara.

tournament after an 8-6 upset over the Bruins. The Lions’ 4-6 record currently has them placed third in the conference, ahead of San Diego State in fourth (35) and Santa Clara in sixth (24). California Baptist sits atop the conference at 7-5, followed by Fresno Pacific in second place at 2-2. The UCSD Triton

Invitational was the second straight weekend where the Lions had seen top-tier talent in the pool. As all four teams they faced in the Stanford Invitational the previous weekend were ranked among the top 12 teams in the nation. This Lions team consists of a mix between young players seeing new action and veterans who have done it before. As

Alvarez said, in order to keep improving, the Lions must continue to play as a team and play with a sense of tenacity. The Lions have around a two-week break before returning to game action in the UC Irvine Anteater Invitational the weekend of Feb. 27, where they will again face off against some of the nation’s top teams.

NWHL the first step in getting women on ice Megan Versus Megan Brown Staff Writer

emember that scene in “D2: The Mighty Ducks” when Charlie Conway — captain, moral compass, Gretzky-lite, etc., etc. — gets the crew back together? It involves a lot of rollerblading and sticking it to the man — both of which I did a few weekends ago when I laced up a pair of inline skates for the first time. See, I had signed up for the Anaheim-Ducks-sponsored Adult Learn-to-Play Program in order to figure out this little sport called hockey: Needless to say, before I even skated onto the rink, I felt a connection to those Ducks of ’94 that had a lot to do with the logo on my practice jersey. I also signed up with this idea I had firmly planted in my head: my friend and I would, without a doubt, be the only two women that signed up. (For anyone wondering, there were only two girls on the roster of those 1994 Emilio Estevez-led Ducks). Going in I even joked about it: “Ready to represent,” I said, prepared to drop my gloves. But, the number passed two, headed towards four, shot up to six and leveled off at seven — seven women out of 20 or so players — which meant we made up 35 percent of the team, which is exciting, because that’s a lot. For the first time in 20142015, there were more than 50,000 girls lacing up their skates, according to stats from

USA Hockey. “Combined with adult women’s membership,” Chris Peters of CBS Sports wrote, “there was nearly 70,000 women and girls playing hockey last season.” It seems like the days of those D2 rosters, with their token females, are coming to an end. Granted, only 13 percent of all hockey players are, by those numbers, women, but those numbers are also up almost 5,000 members from two seasons ago. “There used to be limits to those hockey dreams for young women,” said Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports. “They could play in college. They could play for the U.S. women’s national team. But, while the young men could envision a career in a few dozen pro leagues around the world, including the NHL, the next step for many women after college was rec leagues at best or, at worst, walking away from the game.” But now, for the first time, these female players can shoot to play in a professional league. The NWHL — the National Women’s Hockey League — is the first organization for women (practically by women) that pays its players, setting it apart from the CWHL, its Canadian counterpart. Currently, the league is almost four-fifths of the way through its inaugural season, with eight games left through the month of February amongst its four teams: the Boston Pride, the New York Riveters, the Connecticut Whale and the Buffalo Beauts — the Original Four instead of the Original Six. “Someone asked me,” Commissioner Dani Rylan said, “where do you see the

league 15 to 20 years from now? And I thought about it for a second, and I was like, ‘Oh, wow, in 15 or 20 years, some little girl may have started playing hockey because of the NWHL and she is going to be draft eligible.’” That’s not to say that the 15or 20-year ride is going to be easy. “But, let’s be real for a second,” Peters writes. “Under the best of circumstances, professional sports is an incredibly tough business.” And while the salaries, in and of themselves, are great, they aren’t enough to make a living playing hockey. The NWHL is working with limited capital from sponsors and the NWHL Foundation; the salary cap rests at $270,000 for the season. “For context,” Kat Hemming of SB Nation writes, “the minimum NHL player salary for 2015-2016 is $575,000.” So, a bottom-of-the-barrel NHL player is the numberfor-number equivalent of two NWHL teams, each with an 18-person roster. Hilary Knight, perhaps the most recognizable women’s hockey player in the U.S. thanks to her time on the Olympic team, is getting paid just $22,000 on the season. “I know the money is not a lot,” Kelly Babstock, forward for the Connecticut Whale, said, “but, it’s a start for women’s hockey, and I wanted to be a part of it. I wanted to inspire girls to play professionally.” And that’s what makes the NWHL so important. There are a lot of different ways you could take the story of the league and a lot of them fall along the lines of gender bias.

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Hilary Knight has quickly become one of the premier players of the NWHL after previously playing for the United States Olympic team.

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but the sheer disparity in pay difference between men and women is pretty eye-opening — not to mention we’re still struggling with the ingrained cultural idea that women’s sports are just inherently less valuable than men’s. This might have something to do with media coverage. In 2014, “televised news media devoted a paltry two to three percent of its broadcast time to covering women’s sports,” according to a study conducted by Cheryl Cooky and colleagues Mike Messner and Michela Musto from USC. This might also have to do with the mindset that has men and women alike saying, “Well, yeah, it’s true, women’s sports are just less exciting.” (If you’re one of those people, I’d like to direct your attention

to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which, by all accounts, pulled in over 20 million viewers — more than the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup finals combined — and kindly remind you that the last time the USMNT won the title was 2000 and never). And, while those are important ideas to take into consideration, the real problem is going to be keeping the NWHL from going quietly into that good night. Otherwise it’ll fall before the first bricks have even been laid. “Financial stability, and growth, depends entirely on how many fans they can captivate with their play and with their league,” Wyshynski said. “NWHL fandom is as much a social movement as it is being a spectator.”

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