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City looks to shelter homeless Officials are worried that new initiatives will still leave people without shelter. Sami Leung
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ESPN’s Jemele Hill speaks on the First Amendment
Jemele Hill, an EPSN sports journalist, spoke to a full Burns Back Court on what the First Amendment covers, the impact of the new Marvel movie “Black Panther,” her career as a female African-American journalist, deversity in media and her Trump tweets. The event, which took place on Feb. 20 at 6 p.m., was co-hosted by ASLMU and the Los Angeles Loyolan. Hill’s interview was led by Kellie Chudzinski, editor-in-chief of the Loyolan and a junior communication studies major, and Christopher Reynoso, ASLMU chair of university affairs and a senior psychology and Chicana/o and Latina/o studies double major. Hill also answered questions posed by the audience through Twitter. “The best way I can represent women of color ... [is to] edify and amplify women,” Hill said. “I had to stand on the shoulders of somebody, so I’ve been doing my curls so that some of you all can stand on my shoulders. My success, to me, is meaningless unless I can hold the door open. It’s important for me to serve, more so, than to take.” See page 2 for more pictures from First Amendment Week.
With billions of dollars being spent on initiatives such as Measure M and two new proposals passed by the L.A. City Council, L.A. has been putting in a clear effort towards supporting the homeless population that has been growing for the last several years. But according to an analysis released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), it’s not enough. The analysis, which was released this month, was designed to estimate how many people experience homelessness over the course of the year and provide an adequate estimate of how much money and help is needed to end homelessness in L.A. County. It used “key local homeless system usage information, inventory data and population statistics to estimate the number of people who used substantive homelessness system resources in Los Angeles County” for 2017. The total homeless population, sheltered and unsheltered, is currently almost 59,000. “The greater city of L.A. can do more to ... support those experiencing homelessness,” Matthew Carraher, a junior philosophy and English double major, said. “There are thousands of people on the streets, and not nearly enough temporary housing or shelter spaces for those people.” An L.A. Times analysis of the report summarized that the predicted need of $73 million annually for funding the county’s See Homelessness | Page 3
Students react to Cape Town’s approach to ‘Day Zero’ The city prepares to shut off water on “Day Zero” as reservoirs reach all time low. Kayla Brogan
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Cape Town, South Africa, is quickly running out of water. After years of drought and conservation initiative projects, the city is preparing its residents for “Day Zero,” the day that water will stop flowing from taps all over the city when their reservoir water levels drop below 13.5 percent. The city, home to 3.7 million people, is expected to have the water shut off on June 4. Water will stop flowing from all taps that are deemed of necessity such as hospitals, according to USA Today. When the taps are shut off, residents will be limited to 6.6 gallons a day per person. In order to gather this water, they will go to a municipal water point. Right now, The city has about 90 days of water left, with each individual allowed to use 13.2 gallons a day. Every year, LMU students have the opportunity to study abroad in Cape Town, South Africa through LMU’s partnership with Marquette University. This study abroad opportunity is offered in both the fall and spring semesters and is a South Africa Service Learning Program, according to LMU’s Study Abroad Office website. “At first they told us we must limit our showers to up to three minutes. So we all would play one of our favorite songs and once it ended we knew we had to get out of
the shower,” said Stephan Muccular Jr., a junior finance major who studied abroad in Cape Town during the fall 2017 semester. Muccular added that water was severely limited within households, and once the allotted amount was reached – the water would shut off. He said while there, it was important not to flush the toilet often, as that contributed to water use, and that they were not permitted to order water at restaurants if they were not going to finish it completely. Some people are leaving Cape Town until the drought subsides, according to CNN. Others who cannot afford to do so must wait in long lines at municipal water points, for their limited supply of water left in grocery stores and walking to springs. Additionally, many residents are reluctant to drink the tap water out of fear that it may not be completely safe. “People in poorer communities — they’re called townships — are gonna be affected the most,” said Jermaine Johnson II, a junior marketing major who also studied abroad in Cape Town. “Seeing they won’t be able to afford to consistently buy bottled water. And are going to have to walk far to get clean water.” Cape Town is hoping for a rainy spring, to help ease the severity of the situation. Those who can afford it are purchasing anything that can be used to capture water. However, low-income individuals have not altered their habits as much as the wealthier individuals. Many of the low-income households did not have access to water in their home before the crisis, meaning they relied on public pumps anyway, according See Day Zero | Page 3
Cape Town, which hosts an LMU’s Service Learning Program abroad, has allowed its residents 13.2 gallons a day in an effort to conserve water.
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The Loyolan — in coordination with ASLMU — hosted First Amendment Week, featuring events such as Open Mic Night and keynote speaker Jemele Hill (top left and bottom right) who was interviewed by ASLMU Chair of University Affairs Christopher Reynosso and Loyolan Editor-In-Chief Kellie Chudzinski (bottom left). Thomas Richmond, a freshman film production major (bottom middle), Joshua Hee, a freshman entrepreneurship major and Charlie Workmaster, a freshman theatre arts major (top right) performed in a skit relating to freedom of speech.
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BURNING QUESTIONS
This week, Asst. News Editor Kayan Tara sat down with senior psychology major Uakea Jose to discuss her work as President of the Creare Service Organization, for which she has recently been awarded the LMU Hidden Heroes Award for reconciliation and justice.
What was it like being one of the recipients of the annual Hidden Heroes Award?
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I am so incredibly honored that I was even in Tom King’s thoughts for it. My heart is seriously so full to know that I have been seen for the work that I do for the people that I love. Not all your work gets noticed, and to be thanked for it is unbelievable.
Can you tell me about Creare and what the service organization does?
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Creare is something else. We are an all-inclusive service organization comprised of 50 members who are dedicated to serving children through mentorship, tutoring and creative outlets. We meet once a week to reflect on our service and strengthen relationships. Our placement sites are Ascension Catholic School, 826LA and Mar Vista Family center, where we have the honor of serving bright and loving students who we believe to be the future.
Can you tell me about your work as president of the Creare Service Organization entails?
I am the out-going president, and this position requires not only representing your organization, but also going to many meetings ... As president, my work included coordinating and organizing our e-board to reflect the wants and needs of the overall org. So much goes into the position that no one even knows about, which can be difficult. But every day, I did what I could to make sure the recruitment, service or any other events ran as smoothly as possible. It’s not easy, but the org is definitely worth it.
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What has been your greatest accomplishment working in Ascension?
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At first, I thought my greatest accomplishment would be the recital we host every year for the students to show their families what they learned. Really, my greatest accomplishment was being able to establish a healthy, open and honest community with the kids through simply listening to the stories of their lives and giving them space to express themselves.
What inspires you to do the work that you do?
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My kiddos! Their enthusiasm to learn and progress blows me away. Did you know kids laugh 400 times a day, while adults laugh an average of 15 times a day? When I am with my kids they are helping me laugh, let go and live. They push me to be the best music teacher that I can be.
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L.A.’s homelessness Homelessness from Page 1
homelessness program could more than triple. A report released two years ago predicted 15,000 Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units would be needed to house the county’s chronically homeless population; this new report puts the number at over 28,000. There is also a shortage of temporary and emergency shelters, according to the L.A. Times. “Legitimate efforts [are needed] to break down the stigma surrounding homelessness and increase awareness of the issue so that the LMU students who are currently experiencing it feel more comfortable reaching out for help,” Zach Williams, a junior political science major, said. There have been some positive steps made in the effort to combat homelessness in L.A. For example, L.A. county recently voted to sponsor legislation to allow social workers and law enforcement to place a “gravely disabled” homeless person in medical care if necessary. The law defined“gravely disabled” as a person that cannot provide for his or her basic needs because of a mental disorder, according to the Daily News. Governor Jerry Brown also amended a previous law in October 2017 to allow cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles to ignore land use plans and convert public buildings into temporary housing until 2021. The recently passed Measure H is projected to raise $355 million annually and move 45,000 families and adults into permanent housing, and
according to Phil Ansell, director of the county’s homeless initiative, they are projected to reach that goal. “Getting opportunities for stable housing is key for [homeless people] to be able to thrive,” said Williams. LMU currently has several initiatives to support the homeless population. Feed the Hungry occurs every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in front of Sacred Heart Chapel in which members of the LMU community come together to pack lunches to serve to the homeless population nearby. The Loyolan previously reported on an initiative to employ the homeless to clean up litter around L.A.
“It has been shown that giving a homeless person a place to live can greatly impact their ability to get a job and repair their psyche,” said Carraher. Magis, an all-male service organization, hosts an annual Homelessness Awareness week that includes a “Sleep Out,” where students simulate homelessness by sleeping outside on cardboard boxes. “I’ve learned more about humanity and love from my interactions with the clients at our placements than I could ever learn in class,” said Williams, who is a member of Magis, along with Carraher. “My service experiences have put countless faces and stories to the statistics.”
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to USA Today. Johnson said he doesn’t believe that these individuals’ daily water needs will not be met with just the amount they can physically carry. Additionally, water was often shut off completely during certain hours of the day, and purchasing bottled water was heavily encouraged. “There is obviously conservation, which is relatively inexpensive. It could be free if you are willing to give up conveniences like dishwashers, washing machines and lawns. But improving water efficiency can cost some nominal amount of money,” said Joseph Reichenberger, professor of civil engineering and environmental science. Reichenberger added that next to conservation, another relatively
cheap source of water conservation is utilizing recycled water sources, such as treated wastewater from toilets and sinks. “Here in L.A., we as residents can do a better job of using water wisely. We should increase the amount of water recycling we do,” said Reichenberger. “The three-year drought caught them all off guard, and they’re needing to take drastic measures to cope until water supplies can be replenished. During this period, if they continue with the heavy rationing, they will be dealing with social disorder as people use all means possible to get fresh water,” said John Dorsey, professor of civil engineering and environmental science. He added that climate change is
here to stay, so extreme weather conditions such as these should be expected in many Mediterranean climates, including L.A. Water conservation projects started long ago, and they are only half done as of present day. These projects include, “desalination plants to convert seawater to fresh drinking water, drilling more deep wells and constructing a tertiary water treatment plant that will produce drinking water from treated wastewater,” said Dorsey. “Day Zero” is constantly updated and monitored by the government every week and the fluctuating predicted dates of when Day Zero will hit are based on daily water consumption and reservoir capacity, according to Time.
Why is service important to you?
My mom always told me to leave somewhere better than I found it, which I think means to do what I can or use my talents to make an impact. Participating in the service I do today, I’ve learned that my initial approach not only improves the students’ musical abilities, but also transformed me into someone better than when I started. Service is a common ground for empathy, love and learning in my own life with some amazing people.
Do you have any advice for students interested in service?
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You do not have to be in a service org to do service! Ask yourself, “What are you passionate about?” then go to CSA to find out onor off-campus groups that love what you love. And when you are serving in the community, have an open mind, heart and ears. Listen and be compassionate to those with whom you serve. Let it mold you and your experience.
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Black in film: from minstrelsy to monarchy Black History Month Spotlight: The Black Panther Party In light of Marvel's recently released Black Panther film, and in the context of Black History Month, we shine a light on the Black Panther Party (BPP) which also originated in Oakland, California in the 1960's. However, while both the film and the socialist party valued community and self-determination for black people, their shared name is purely coincidental. The BPP was founded by then-college students Huey Newton and Bobby Seale months after the comic book character made his debut as the king of Wakanda. The BPP's use of the panther was symbolic of the wildcat itself, which only fights when provoked, a tenet of the party's original ideology. Some BPP tactics and the government's treatment of its young members were controversial. Still, their demands for livable housing conditions, equal access to employment opportunities and an end to police brutality for black communities, among other priorities and social outreach programs, remain influential in American society to this day.
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Sport stars set example for us “Shut up and dribble.” overlaps across different communities. It is Last month, NBA stars Kevin Durant and important now more than ever that everyone Lebron James took part in an interview with afforded a voice use it for the good of others. If ESPN for UNINTERRUPTED, a video podcast James were to remain silent about relevant social hosted by Cari Champion. In that interview, justice issues of our time, he would be neglecting Lebron James, a player for the Cleveland to use his platform in a constructive way. Cavaliers, said Trump “really don’t give a f--Professional athletes are put on a pedestal in about the people.” In response, Laura Ingraham, our society. Many young girls and boys grow up a Fox News host, took to her show last Thursday watching these athletes on television. For James to tell James to “shut up and dribble,” according to use that spotlight to talk about important to The Washington Post. issues is to show the children watching him that On Friday, James posted a picture on Instagram they have a duty to their fellow humans, no matter showing a neon sign that read “I am more than an what talents they have or how much money they athlete.” His caption included the hashtag“#we make. Even with that being said, James puts willnotshutupanddribble.” On Saturday, during his money where his mouth is by supporting an interview after the NBA All causes like the W.K. Kellogg Star game, James said, “But Foundation’s Truth, Racial we will definitely not shut up “show the children Healing and Transformation and dribble. I will definitely national effort. For this watching ... that (TRHT) not do that. I mean too much movement, Lebron James joined to society, I mean too much to they have a duty to Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony the youth, I mean too much their fellow humans, and Dwayne Wade in support to so many kids that feel like of the TRHT Framework, which no matter what consists of narrative change, they don’t have a way out, and they need someone to help talents they have or racial healing, relationship lead them out of the situation building, separation, law and they’re in,” according to the how much money economy. Post. In response to Ingraham’s they make. ” Ingraham also wrongfully comments, Durant said, “I accused James of leaving high do play basketball, but I am a school to join the NBA. After calling James’s civilian and I am a citizen of the United States, so interview an “ungrammatical take on President my voice is just as loud as hers, I think — or even Trump,” Ingraham said, “This is what happens louder,” according to CNN. when you attempt to leave high school early to We all have a duty to engage in politics, to join the NBA,” according to CNN. During the remain informed, to remain vocal, to dedicate interview on Saturday, James said he did finish ourselves to important causes and to attempt to high school and defeated the odds by doing so. leave the world a better place than the one we “I think I’ve defeated the odds, and I want every inherited. James, by working to do those things, kid to know that, and I want everybody to know although he may do so imperfectly, is setting that the youth, they can do it as well,” James said, an example for all people, both those with and according to the Washington Post. without celebrity status. While some argue that this online spat will Additionally, in a time of rampant social media accomplish little in the grand scheme of things, power, our generation is given a unique platform Ingraham’s comments are concerning and to promote our voices and the voices around worth unpacking. For Ingraham to expect James us. We can and should continue to use these to refrain from discussing politics is to deny the platforms to spread a message or to promote reality of intersectionality, the reality that politics positive change in our communities, as James is interwoven into all aspects of our society and and other celebrities have been doing lately.
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he Department of Education has recently confirmed that it is “no longer investigating civil rights complaints from transgender students barred from school bathrooms that match their gender identity,” according to the Washington Post. This decision undermines the Obama administration’s policy in 2016 that allowed students to use bathrooms in public schools based on their gender identity, regardless of the sex on their birth certificate. According to the NCAA, Title IX, the Education Amendments Act of 1972, states that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” As an article by CNN shows, Title IX is now being interpreted differently than it was under the Obama administration. Under the Trump administration, department spokeswoman Elizabeth Hill comments that, “Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, not gender identity.” This development reverses progress made in the past, is a huge disappointment, and disgrace for civil rights and general acceptance towards diversity. Many angry activists have spoken out against this oppressive change, expressing their
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Trump’s reversal of transgender bathroom laws are making an issue out of nothing. concerns with student vulnerability in regards to the potential violence and bullying that this new arbitrary limitation will cause. An article by the Texas Observer highlights parent activists who lobbied against the new decree, joining together with dozens of other LGBT advocates. Michael Roth, an author and criminology professor at Sam Houston State University, summarizes their general engagement, “We’re like No. 50 in education and insurance and everything, and they’re worried about guns in holsters and someone going to the wrong bathroom. That’s what pisses me off. It’s hateful, non-necessary legislation.” LMU does an excellent job of spreading awareness, educating students about gender identity and speaking out in favor of inclusivity.
Resources such as Student Affairs actively support all students. Albus Wang, a senior theatre arts major and essential member president of Transcendence, a club that promotes inclusivity for the trans community, commented on the recent decree, stating that, “The latest decision by the Education Department is a betrayal of their promise to protect transgender students. Their action is jeopardizing the safety of transgender students. As the president of Transcendence, I will continue to fight for equality of our trans and non-binary community on campus.” The Loyolan previously reported on President Snyder’s announcement that See Trans Rights | Page 7
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President Synder’s announcement that all gender restrooms would be recognized and implemented by LMU. There does not appear to be any plans to change this policy in the future, regardless of the Department of Education’s new policy. With our heated political climate and rising culturally tendency to lean towards hatred, it is our responsibility as students to remain open-minded and inclusive. We are all humans and deserve to be treated equally. The fact that some students are prohibited from using the restroom with the
gender that they identify with is ridiculous and a complete violation of basic rights. It is unfortunate that in 2018, individuals are still concerned about trivial situations such as this; unwilling to accept others identities. It is our duty to fight against legislation that doesn’t support the LGBTQ+ community or diversity. against legislation that doesn’t support the LGBTQ+ community or diversity. This is the opinion of Jessie Brown, a freshman film production major from Houston, Texas. Tweet comments to @ LALoyolan or email editor@theloyolan.
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Phelps wins 2018 Winter USA Curling is good, but Unaffiliated Phelps is better. Here’s to gold! Casey Lee
Gold Medal in sleeping The Winter Olympics are in full swing in Pyeongchang and we’re seeing incredible displays of athleticism from the U.S.A. curling team as they beat team Canada. Shaun White had a gnarly performance on the pipe, beating out some other country that isn’t America for yet another gold medal. In traditional American Olympic attitude, we only see what NBC wants us to see, so none of those other countries get in the way of
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our winning. One of those other countries includes the unaffiliated athletes who are just there to have a good time. On this year’s unaffiliated athletes’ team is none other than the man, the myth, the legend, Michael Phelps. Michael Phelps is taking a shot at the Winter Olympics, hoping for more gold medals since his summer stardom will soon be fading away. Phelps has performed in sports like skeleton, alpine skiing and singles figure skating. Though none of these are as good as his butterfly swim in 2016, they still show great feats of athletic skill! His singles figure skating was phenomenal: He hit a triple axel spin while also doing a bit of free
style ice-swimming. Even more impressive was his signature move he calls “Swim like a Butterfly,” where he melted the rink and still managed a thirty second fifty meter time. People all across the world have been stunned by the sheer skill that Phelps has. He’s beating out most countries in medal count. Phelps has said that this will be his last try at medals and feels he’s succeeded more than anyone else ever will. Will this be the end of the Phelps dynasty? Or will Phelps continue to impress us in the 2018 FIFA World Cup? Follow the Bluff for more coverage on the legend of Michael Phelps.
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Siri takes over KXLU self-help talk show Everyone’s favorite personal assistant has been promoted to radio. Thomas Richmond Radio Horse Rockey
If you tune into KXLU’s late night call-in advice show and hear Siri, it’s not your ears playing a trick on you. The AI personal assistant is the latest radio personality for our campus station that prides itself on championing the students’ voice. Siri is set to host KXLU’s “Lay
it On Me,” replacing previous host and senior psychology major Fraiser Krane. Krane’s time as host earned the program the reputation of taking great pains to connect caller questions to Freudian psychoanalysis. Sophomore health and human sciences major Amanda Pfizer
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once asked whether she should paint her car red. “That spiraled into a conversation about my libido being stuck in postpubescent latency stage. I never did paint that car,” Pfizer said. The iOS mainstay was first introduced to the KXLU airwaves when Krane refused to answer a freshman’s interior design question. Finding ‘which microwave will turn my dorm into a kitchen’ beneath his valuable time, he put his phone in front of the microphone before taking a nap. The producers knew something had changed when there weren’t any complaint emails the next day. KXLU General Manager Doug Kattalus was at first reluctant to air a scheduled program with the same effect asking a smartphone at any time one pleases. He soon warmed to the idea once he saw how many callers Siri could process in an hour. “If customer service has taught me anything, it’s that people want to hear a machine on the other end of the line.”
Siri’s chances at fielding questions alone in the recording booth were almost sabotaged by Krane. Fearing his workstudy security, he adjusted the language settings on his phone to Japanese. Fortunately, the show broadcasts in Tokyo in the afternoon and the technological oddity drew the curiosity of locals who flooded the hotline. Kattalus was quick to dismiss suspicions that this would end KXLU’s history of being noncommercial. “Apple is in no way involved with our decision. We’re actually pretty sure they aren’t aware and if they ever found out, we’d be sued without mercy. Now why again are you holding a microphone?” Anyone phoning into “Siri’s Solutions” are warned against baiting Siri by complementing Alexa or other vocal recognition software. Instructions are to enunciate clearly and expect to unintentionally receive suggestions for nearby Chinese restaurants.
McCarthy rats are actually rogue students’ pets
McCarthy rats turn out to be the children of two sophomore residents. Jenny Lee Rat Breeder It has come to the attention of Student Housing that the rat infestation that was in the McCarthy building was actually the result of a cluster of pet rats gone wild. Sophomore engineering major, Justin Long, admitted to having kept rats in his unplugged fridge during the fall semester. “Their names were Derek, Cubo and Dawson,” said Long. “I hope you’re still out their kiddos. Your daddy and uncles love and miss you,” said Long. By the time the students realized the rats were gone, there was already an uproar in the building and they didn’t want to get in trouble. “It insane how they escaped. Those little bastards are ingenious,
I swear,” said Long’s roommate Terry Gonzales, a sophomore health and human sciences major. “They chewed a hole through the fridge under the newspapers we shred for them to burrow in.” They feel that enough time has passed now that they can’t get in trouble, so they decided to come forward to the proper authorities. They reported their rats missing to DPS last week, on Feb. 14. “I don’t know if you guys are out there, but please, please come back to us,” said Long. Long and his roommates hadn’t always wanted rats. There was a period where a dog was in the talks. “I can’t even think about a dog now. Dogs are filthy and slobbery, and their poop is huge,” said Gonzales. “I will never go back. As I live and breathe, I am a rat brother.” Steps to exterminate the rats in McCarthy are already underway, but the roommates remain hopeful. If anyone sees any sign of them around campus, please report it immediately to DPS.
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Pet refridgerator rats escaped to wreak havoc around the McCarthy residence hall for weeks.
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Students weigh benefits of marrying young Midnight in Paris Paris Shepherd Life+Arts Intern
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rowing up, I never really gave much thought to the very real possibility of growing up, falling in love and getting married. As a child, I wasn’t like Mary in the beginning of “The Wedding Planner,” who dreamt of her wedding day. But who is to say that isn’t the way to be? As I got older, I soon felt the pressure to have a significant other and can distinctly remember the moment that decided I should start dating. This decision may or may not have been the result of my extended family asking me, without fail, if I was seeing anyone. The truth is that before high school, I had never really given dating much thought. Sure, I had crushes on boys in my classes, but if anything, my feeling towards them was that they were nothing more than a hobby that made my life as a student more bearable. I don’t know what it is about the presence of attractiveness, but it is nice to stare at when you find yourself less than intrigued at whatever it is that you’re supposed to be paying attention to. Dating in high school was fun, but getting married was a thought that hardly crossed my mind. However, I am now pushing 21 and I’m seeing a few of my friends and acquaintances from high school starting to settle down. Whether they are getting engaged, married or starting families of their own, the people that I’ve grown up with are maturing at what feels like a faster rate than I am. This observation is what got me to start thinking about why couples are deciding to get married at ages that, to me, seem so young. According to the National Marriage Project
at the University of Virginia, people are getting married at a higher age than ever before, with the average being 27 for women and 29 for men. This study also shows that there are benefits to getting married at an older age, such as lower divorce rates and increased income for women. Senior Shannon Hayes is majoring in classical studies, archeology and modern languages and got engaged recently. Hayes said that being engaged in college has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. “Everyone who knows me and/or knows Paul was very supportive when they heard the news of our engagement,” Hayes said. “I think they could see how joyful we were and how eager we were to share our dreams for the future. The only thing we’ve seriously struggled with is something many couples face – a longdistance relationship.” While Hayes finishes her last year at LMU, her fiancé is teaching in Indiana. “I don’t say this often, but thank goodness for technology! We do ‘Skype dates’ every week or two, in addition to keeping snail mail alive. Although it’s not common to be engaged as an undergrad, I think it’s only added to my college experience,” Hayes said. She explained that regardless of her future, the thought of being married to someone she loves keeps things in perspective. Elisa Han, a sophomore applied information management systems major, discussed cultural effects of getting married as a young adult, but she is not engaged or married. Han transferred to LMU from Baylor University and said the predominantly conservative culture of the private Baptist university in Waco, Texas played a role in the students’ attitudes towards marriage. “Texans, or conservatives from the south, just have a whole different culture and perspective on life.” Han said. “I’ve known girls from conservative southern families who see their sole purpose in life as being a good wife and mom and want that dream of getting
married young, so it works for them. And it’s a thing to have a ‘ring by spring,’ which is a saying in Baylor tradition.” Han said that girls that aren’t engaged by the end of their college career are personally affected by this because they feel as though they have failed to make it happen. Although this was Han’s experience attending a southern university, the San Francisco native believes that more liberal college students are prioritizing other things over marriage. Han believes that women who are culturally less conservative want to find their own individuality first before committing themselves in marriage, because in her opinion, marriage could definitely hinder that. Many people that she has grown up with don’t believe in the concept of marriage because they don’t see it as necessary to raise healthy children. This goes against the Christian values regarding marriage and family — values which she believes are the grounds for southerners’ ways of thinking on this subject. Despite the drawbacks to getting married at a young age, studies including thve National Marriage Project have shown that there are benefits to getting married in your early to midtwenties. Some of the benefits that this study
found is an increase in satisfaction levels and a reduction of excessive alcohol consumption. It has also shown that men who are married in their 20s make more money. Huffington Post’s article, “5 Good Reasons To Get Married While You’re Young, According To Research” written by Kelsey Borrenson, lists a couple more benefits to getting married earlier on, one being that couples who get married earlier have more sex. Additionally, if you know you know, there’s no point in waiting. For me, hearing from students that both have had very different experiences with the concept of marriage has helped me better understand the reasons why young adults are or are not choosing to get married at this point in time. Like what both Han and Hayes said, the decision on whether or not to get married depends, for the most part, on the couple and how they foresee their future. I believe that there is never really a right time for anything and marriage shouldn’t be confined to a certain age if you know that you and your partner are ready for it. This is the opinion of Paris Shepherd, a junior communication studies major from Ventura, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to chutchinson@theloyolan.com.
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ilipino cuisine is not new to Los Angeles but there’s a newfound, growing spotlight for it in the mainstream. In as early as the 1920s, large immigration from the Philippines to California led to a block of downtown land receiving the moniker “Little Manila.” In 2002, the area divided by Silver Lake and Echo Park was officially recognized as Historic Filipinotown. That being said, Filipinos have spread from the “Little Manila” of the ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s to suburbs like Torrance, Carson, Cerritos, Glendale and Riverside. Notably, the greater L.A. area has the highest Filipino concentrated population outside of the Philippines. So, why is it that Filipino foods are just now achieving the sort of popularity of other trendy L.A. foods? Until the recent openings of key Filipino restaurants in popular locations, Pinoy dishes and flavors were widespread but stuck specifically to the aforementioned high-density Filipino communities. Lately, however, Filipino cuisine has become available in more wildly diverse areas, so the masses can get a taste of this incredibly flavorful food —sometimes for the first time, as is the case for this writer. Chef Don Dalao of Sari Sari Store in Downtown’s Grand Central Market has a hard time explaining the recent popularity, but realizes his store’s importance in popularizing Filipino comfort flavors. Dalao said he’s “only scratching the surface” with the dishes served in order to make a Filipino cuisine simultaneously for the Filipino and the newcomer alike. Rose, daughter of the owner of Dollar Hits in Historic Filipinotown, attributes the rise in popularity to social media. Both Rose and Chef Don explained to me that the uniqueness of Pinoy food comes from the compounding of cultural influences based on the history of the Philippines. The main influences are Chinese and Spanish. What is particularly interesting is that the influence of the Spanish brings with it both Moorish and Islamic characteristics. According to Chef Don, this influence is due to Spain’s history prior to colonizing the islands. The food is heavy in these flavors: black pepper, garlic, vinegar and onions, among others as well. L.A.’s Filipino dining scene is a mixture of traditional, longstanding staples and newer, fusion-style pop-ups. I don’t discriminate; I love both styles.
The Restaurants Dollar Hits You may have thought I was through talking about grilling and barbecue after my last article, but Dollar Hits in Historic Filipinotown had me coming back. Some habits are unshakable. This time, however, I was doing the cooking. But before you go on thinking this is about to be a review on my own cooking, let me explain. Dollar hits is a unique dining experience in a corner strip mall where customers buy meat
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skewers for $1 a pop and then grill them on charcoal grills out in the parking lot. Unlike Korean BBQ that many of you, most likely, are familiar with, the meat at Dollar Hits does not come raw. It comes cooked just enough, but it’s up to each diner how much char their meat gets. A factor that made this experience so unique and exciting was the clientele: all Filipino aside from my brother, Harrison, and myself and very excited to give advice. The first piece of advice I got was something I will never forget: the owner’s recommendation to try balut — or soft-boiled embryo. They all told me, “Don’t look at it before you eat it; you’ll see the duck and it will scare you.” I cracked the egg, didn’t look at the animal fetus within and took it back like a shot. I should note, balut is a very common food in the Philipines, but it wasn’t quite for me. Many of our fellow diners laughed when they learned I tried balut, and I’m glad I did. Daughter of the owners, Rose, spoke to us at the end of the meal, and much of the conversation had to be translated by her friend — and a regular of the store — Grace. They explained the transition from storefront table stand, to food truck, to brick and mortar establishment — all in the same parking lot. They explained that this is the street food one would eat in the Philippines. Beyond balut, a huge variety of skewered meat stared back at Harrison and me. We tried everything from normal pork to chicken feet — good flavor, but mainly cartilage and bone. We tried kwek-kwekee — breaded quail egg — fish balls, lobster balls, pork liver, bbq pork, bbq chicken, chicken feet and chicken butt. Our favorites, unsurprisingly, were the pork and chicken skewers. Surprisingly, other favorites were chicken butt and pork liver. We grilled, ate and laughed with two new friends that we met in the parking lot. Harrison said it was “the coolest eating experience I’ve had.” Silog With a similar attitude to that of Big Boi and Sari Sari, Silog is “focusing on comfort food and caters to the modern palate but still feels like home cooking” familiar to those who grew up with the cuisine and approachable for those who haven’t. Living up to this ideal, Silog exists in a part of Torrance/Carson that might as well steal the title of Historic Filipinotown. Like Sari Sari, Silog focuses on silog rice bowls, as its name might indicate. We made the trek on a Friday evening — myself, my girlfriend Emma and a couple of friends, Reed and Alyssa. Lucky for us, Alyssa grew up in a Pinoy household and was a hugely important and enthusiastic guide for us. She taught us the importance of vinegar to Filipino dishes, dousing everything she ate in the special white vinegar infused with peppers, onions and garlic. We aptly followed suit. I quickly ordered my new favorite: pork sisig silog. It didn’t disappoint. Charred, salty pork belly meat mixed perfectly with
Important Terms Silog: A rice bowl with egg either fried or mixed in.
Pandesal: Sweat bread loaf, usually served hot with butter or jams. Pork Sisig: A chopped pork hash made of pork belly or other
fatty pork parts mixed with peppers and onions. Fish Sauce: A salty liquid made by fermenting fish; used in cooking and pouring on foods.
the added vinegar and pickled onions. The sisig was the perfect heavenly balance of fat, meat and char. Entirely enjoyable, filling and criminally cheap. I also tried an order of lumpia — meat-filled Pinoy egg rolls — which I would highly recommend. I was kicking myself for not ordering lumpia at all my previous stops. Beyond the incredible meal, Alyssa showed us around a local Filipino supermarket, Seafood City. In a similar experience to the one I had at Dollar Hits, our group was the only non-Filipinos in the market. We entered the adjoining bakery and ordered some incredible and unique desserts, under the advice of Alyssa. Silog aside, the night ended full of Pinoy food, language and culture. For more Filipino restauarant reviews, check out the full article at laloyolan.com. This is the opinion of Niko Klein, a senior business management major from Los Angeles, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to chutchinson@theloyolan.com.
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Sex, exploitation and films of the ‘60s and ‘70s Just Jacob
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wo women sit at the front of a wildly clapping theater. A film has just finished playing. One woman towards the back of the theater has tears running down her face, while a man at the front is shrieking with excitement. It’s the climax of an insightful and inspirational event that took place at LMU. This past weekend, the School of Film and Television (SFTV) hosted a two night event called “Cinema on the Fringe” in Mayer Theatre. The event highlighted a recent publication by Dr. Elena Gorfinkel, a senior lecturer of film studies at King’s College London, that examines a littleknown piece of cinema history known as sexploitation. Sexploitation is a subset of films in the exploitation genre. Exploitation film is what it sounds like: a filmmaker or company finds a trend or niche in film and then creates content that highlights it, essentially exploiting audiences’ specific tastes. Sexploitation is more specific; during the production codes of the mid-twentieth century, films had to obey certain so-called ‘moral rules.’ This included serious attempts at blocking nudity. Filmmakers in the 1960s and 1970s found ways of getting around the production codes and releasing films that contained graphic scenes of sex and nudity. Little is known about the making of these films, and less is known about the films themselves. That’s where Dr. Gorfinkel comes in. “[Sexploitation] is something that has been with me for a while,” Gorfinkel said. She first discovered it when she was in graduate school, eventually writing her dissertation on it. “I’m interested in women,” she said. “Especially women’s
positions and roles within the films.” Over the course of 20 years, Gorfinkel’s dissertation became her book, “Lewd Looks.” Last Friday, Gorfinkel stood at the front of SFTV’s Mayer Theater and gave a 90-minute seminar on the history, importance and artistry of sexploitation films. The audience was captivated by Gorfinkel’s wide vocabulary and even wider knowledge on the topic at hand. Night two was met with a larger audience — the theater was almost full. The evening began with a screening of the 2007 film “Viva,” projected on 35mm film. The director, Anna Biller, who gained cult status with her 2016 film “The Love Witch,” then came out for a Q&A with Gorfinkel. Biller’s fans couldn’t have been more excited to see anyone in their entire life. One person claimed to have driven over two hours to see her. “Here is a woman who was interested in [sexploitation films] and the material culture of the ‘60s, and I thought, ‘I have to see this film,’” said Gorfinkel of “Viva.” Biller frames her feminist films with the look and feel of ‘60s and ‘70s cinema. She uses the mode of sexploitation to deconstruct the male fantasy in pop culture, hence her involvement in Gorfinkel’s studies and Cinema on the Fringe. The event as a whole was fascinating. The conversation around the male gaze as well as how the different genders interacted with both sexploitation and Biller’s films, resulted in a greater discussion of gender’s place in society — particularly now, when #MeToo is a primary topic of conversation. SFTV picked a niche of media studies and explored it in a spectacular two day event that I won’t forget any time soon. I was lucky enough to talk to Gorfinkel before her Q&A with Biller. What I discovered was that there was so much more to her work than meets the eye. Jacob Cornblatt (JC): In terms of Anna Biller, did you know her previous to this event?
Elena Gorfinkel (EG): I had contacted her when I was finishing research for my dissertation long ago. It was about 2006 or so. I had heard about her and I think I came upon her website for “Viva,” and I realized that it was my dream come true. Here is a woman who was interested in [sexploitation films] and the material culture of the ‘60s, and I thought, “I have to see this film.” She was really nice and sent me a screener. I ended up meeting with her when she brought the film to New York to screen. JC: Do you think “Viva” did a good job of capturing that era of sexploitation films? EG: I think it’s quite canny. It not only captures the ethos of sexploitation film, but also I think it speaks to the culture of the late ‘60s and ‘70s rather broadly. The visual culture and material culture. In that sense, I think it’s savvy. JC: What about “The Love Witch?” EG: “The Love Witch” has hit with a much wider audience. In the time we’re living in, it really resonated with women audiences, but I think it also draws on more familiar genres. JC: It’s very identifiable. EG: Yes. It has connections to Hitchcock and Mario Bava. It’s very clear. It taps into a wider audience.
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JC: Let’s talk about your book. You mentioned it started when you were in school.
EG: I have moved on to different subjects and different styles of filmmaking — more contemporary art cinema. I think I will always be doing research that fills in the gaps in the book. There will always be a part of my research in the ‘60s and ‘70s.
EG: It began as a dissertation when I was in my 20s. It’s really been about 20 years or so from when I started the project to when I finished. I had time to sit with it and accumulate material. I was waiting for somebody to produce work about it before me so that I could narrow my scope,
JC: Is it something you want to continue exploring?
This is the opinion of Jacob Cornblatt, a freshman film production major from Gaithersburg, Maryland. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to chutchinson@theloyolan.
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The “Cinema on the Fringe” festival, hosted by SFTV on Friday, Feb. 16, and Saturday, Feb. 17, featured exclusive interviews with writer and senior lecturer Dr. Elena Gorfinkel (top photo, left) as well as filmmaker Anna Biller (top photo, right). The Q&A topics were centered on the genre of exploitation in films that’s perpetuated through sexual acts. Gorfinkel and Biller both conduct extensive research on the matter and contribute greatly to the academic sphere of feminist themes in film studies.
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event, Hansen was never able to participate in the Olympic Games due to the fact it was not a woman’s event until 1984. It was Hansen and a team of other activists who pioneered getting a long distance run into the Olympics, something she said she’s “more proud of than any world record.” Hansen held the world record twice from 1974-1977 and was number one in the world, but an Olympic Games “came and went without [her] event.” Although frustrating, this was motivation to begin fighting for women’s opportunity to run a marathon in the Olympics. “The 1976 Montreal Olympics shoulda-couldawoulda been mine, not saying I would’ve won a medal, but I deserved the opportunity to try to chase one,” she said. In 1979, the women’s representative for track and field at Nike asked what could be done about the imbalance in track events for women. Hansen then helped to form the International Runners Committee (IRC), where she was president for a period and executive director for another. “There were 13 people on our committee from different countries, men and women, all movers and shakers in the running
community, and we pushed and lobbied and went to Olympic Committee meetings and both the international and domestic federation meetings,” Hansen explained. “We had satisfied everything in the Olympic
those were the two races men had that women did not, at the time. It was Hansen who spearheaded the movement by contacting the ACLU and mailing over 100 women runners in the world. “Eventually we were able to
last push the Olympics needed to let the marathon in,” Hansen said. Although Hansen fought for women’s ability to run an Olympic marathon, she was unable to make it to the first games with her event due to dramatic circumstances.
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Former marathoner and LMU’s business services coordinator, Jacqueline Hansen, preparing for a race. Hansen held the world record from 1974-1977, and won the Boston Marathon in 1973.
charter to add a new event, and we were still turned down.” Before the marathon was let into the Olympics, the IRC filed a class action lawsuit for the 5,000m race and the 10,000m because
push the marathon in through lobbying because it was so popular. And I can’t prove it, but I know it in my heart that the fact that TV [stations] were interested in [airing] the marathon — that was like the
In April of 1984, Hansen was given her “last chance to qualify for the Olympic trials.” This qualifying race required participants to run under 2 hours and 50 minutes in order to move onto the next
round. She remembered the weather distinctly: it was freezing and hailing. Hansen said she was “fine up until mile 25 when [she] began to blackout.” The last sign she remember seeing was a digital clock that told her she was on pace, with a projected finish of 2 hours and 44 minutes. The next thing she knew, Hansen woke up in a hospital bed with an IV bottle overhead, covered in blankets. “My watch is still running and I’m shivering uncontrollably. The doctor is telling me that my body temperature is under 93 degrees and they’re keeping me there for observation, and the first thing I said was ‘did I finish? and what was my time?’ I had to know,” Hansen said. “I had run 2:48, and I was in 14th place ... but I was ecstatic because I was in for the Olympic trials.” Three weeks after this incident, Hansen went to the trials but was unable to move on, as she wasn’t fully recovered. The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics were the first games to hold a marathon event for women. Joan Benoit Samuelson, a good friend of Hansen, took home the gold. During those games, Samuelson stayed with Hansen in her L.A. home, and although Hansen was unable to qualify for those Olympic games, she said with a laugh that “even if I didn’t get to chase that medal, at least I got to hold it and it stayed in my house.”
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Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Sacramento Kings was named most valuable player of the game after scoring 26 points , including seven three-pointers. On Saturday, in the Convention Center, both AllStar teams took their turn to practice for Sunday night’s game in front of gathering fans. Players took warm-up shots, practiced plays, performed drills, and provided entertainment for the fans in a sneak peak of what was to come the following night. Observing these players up close was fascinating. I noticed the players being a little more organized during Team LeBron’s practice session, while Team Stephen performed better during the shooting drills, and seemed more focused on entertaining the audience during the practice. Being there at the practice and being surrounded by people who love basketball and the NBA as much as I do was a comforting, experience that made the weekend so fun and engaging. At the start of All-Star Saturday night in Staples Center, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie defeated Chicago Bulls rookie forward Lauri Markkanen in the finals to win the Skills Challenge, besting his competitors in competitions that tested ball-handling, passing, and shooting ability.
Next up was the Three Point Contest, one of the most anticipated events of the entire weekend, where Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker broke the Three-Point Contest record with a final round score of 28. He defeated last year’s champion Eric Gordon and heavy favorite Klay Thompson in the finals. In the final event of Saturday night, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell rocked Staples Center as he captured the Slam Dunk Contest title, defeating Cleveland Cavaliers forward and former Los Angeles Laker Larry Nance Jr. in the final round. Mitchell paid tribute to all-time great dunker Vince Carter on his final dunk with a 360-degree spin and windmill dunk to capture the crown, fending off a strong performance from Nance Jr., who paid tribute to his father by replicating his signature cradle dunk. Larry Nance Sr. was the first ever winner of the Slam Dunk Contest back in 1984. Concluding All-Star Weekend was the main event: the AllStar Game. Music and movie celebrities and former NBA stars packed Staples Center for the star studded affair. Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, and Queen Latifah opened the event with a Los Angeles themed pregame introduction before the players took the floor. This year, Team LeBron and Team Stephen played for a charity prize, in hopes of increasing the
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competitiveness of the All-Star Game, because in years past it was criticized for having no defensive effort by the players. This proved to be true, as the game came down to the final seconds; after James sank a clutch basket to put his team up three points, his team put forth a strong defensive effort to prevent Team Stephen from getting a final shot, therefore securing a victory for Team LeBron with a final score of 148-145. The crowd at Staples Center was surrounded by fans of every player and team, however it was evident Lakers fans were the strong majority representing. Team LeBron chose the After School All Stars charity to receive the $350,000 awarded to them for
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being the winning team. Team Stephen’s charity of choice also came out winners, however, as the Brotherhood Crusade received $150,000 despite the loss by Team Stephen. With the new format being a success amongst the players and the fans, the NBA will keep the current team captain format for next season’s All-Star Game. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in an interview with Ramona Shelburne that “it sounds like we’re going to have a televised draft next year,” as it was not televised this year. Next year’s host city for All-Star Weekend will be Charlotte, North Carolina, home of the Charlotte Hornets, the team owned by NBA legend,
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Michael Jordan. Having All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles appears to be the perfect location to hold it, where tons of stars gather to take part in the festivities with the players and great weather, venues, and local talent. It will be interesting to see if Charlotte can provide the same fireworks and satisfaction that Los Angeles provided this year. With the 2018 All-Star Break now over, the players will be able to rest until Thursday when NBA regular season games kick off again as they enter the closing stretch. This is the opinion of Miles Thomas, a freshman commnication studies major from Los Angeles, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email mrodriguez@ theloyolan.com.
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Asst. Sports Editor @LALoyolan Born in Binghamton, New York, Jacqueline Hansen, LMU’s business services coordinator and program coordinator, and lecturer in the School of Education, moved across the country at age 8, where she has remained for the majority of her life. It was here in Southern California that she was introduced to track and field. Later in her career, Hansen also advocated for a women's long distance run in the Olympics. Hansen began her running career during her senior year at Granada Hills High School. She remembers failing at other sports and hating P.E., until one of the P.E. teachers and coaches at her school started the first girls’ track and field team – something she said was “a stroke of luck.” It wasn’t until a few years after high school that Hansen fell in love with the sport, upon meeting her “coach for life,” Laszlo Tabori, while racing for the San Fernando Valley Track Club. She said Tabori “was the nudge she needed to get going to take [track] seriously,” and she “completely credits him with making her the runner she became.”
In college, at California State University, Northridge, Hansen was working a full-time job, going to school and running. During college she began traveling for meets. Hansen ran and finished first in the 1973 Boston Marathon – a day she claims “launched her career” as a runner. Prior to this race, Hansen was attempting to be the best “miler” – someone who runs a mile in the shortest amount of time. She was introduced to long distance running by her teammate and best friend, Cheryl Bridges, who was the first woman in history to break 2:50 (two hours and 50 minutes) at the Culver City Marathon. And after watching Bridges break 2:50 that Hansen thought to herself, “If she can do that, I can do that.” And thus, Hansen discovered her passion for marathon running, and after the Boston Marathon she realized she was “not a miler, but a distance runner.” “That Boston Marathon totally changed my life," Hansen said. "After it, I started getting invitations, and nobody had ever invited me to run, all expenses paid, before." In 2013, on the 40th anniversary of her first place win at Boston, Hansen went back to shoot the starting gun. The 2013 Boston Marathon, as many know,
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LMU buisness services coordinator Jacqueline Hansen shoots the starting gun at the 2013 Boston Marathon on the 40th anniversary of her first place win. tragically ended with a bombing. close for comfort.” chore. In fact, it was almost “That was a joyous day until Despite being present for the always a time for her to find the bombs went off, and then disaster, Hansen still goes back to peace in the solitude. that was the worst day. I had a lot the Boston Marathon as often as “Running was always my of runners that I coached running possible and is going back this April. alone time, my meditation time; that year and they wanted to be “I go back as often as I can ... it just felt good. My late husband there to celebrate my anniversary They treat their past winners like a said, and I never forgot it, ‘It’s and my honor. I wanted to be king or queen for a day. I don’t even like she sings when she runs,’ and on the finish line to greet them go to my high school reunions, but if you look at a lot of my running coming in, and I was,” Hansen those are my reunions — we all say pictures, everybody said I’m said. “Only one of them did not that all of the former winners,” always smiling when I finish.” get to finish in time, all the others Hansen said. Hansen said. had been able to finish before the In Hansen’s eyes, running is Although accomplished in her bombs went off. I never felt in a sport “you really have to love danger but I was definitely too to do.” For her, it was never a See Hansen | Page 14
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he streets of downtown clogged with infamous Los Angeles traffic as well as the display of signs and posters featuring logos and faces of notable NBA players. All-Star Weekend had arrived and taken over the city. Fans from every NBA team wore jerseys of their favorite teams, and players gathered at L.A. Live in front of the Staples Center. For the sixth time in its history, and the first time since 2011, Los Angeles hosted the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend. Highlights included the Friday night NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge, the Saturday night Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest and Dunk Contest. It concluded last Sunday night with the NBA All-Star Game. It is a basketball fan’s dream come true to attend All-Star weekend, to witness a collective group of great players from young up-and-coming talent to future hall of fame players in the primes of their careers. Atending such a historic event, seeing multiple NBA stars and being surrounded by people who love the game, is something that can only be experienced in person. Festivities took place primarily at the Staples Center, with events like the Celebrity Game and All-Star practice happening in the nearby Los Angeles Convention Center. A lot of discussion and
hype surrounded the All-Star Game due to the new format of the game implemented this year. In the past, the All-Stars from the Eastern and Western conference were selected to play against each other. This time team captains were chosen and drafted their teams from a pool of All-Star players, voted in by media, fans and coaches. Team captains LeBron James and Stephen Curry selected rosters that blended East and West all stars to create a fresh and competitive feel between the teams . Friday, the All-Star Celebrity Game commenced in the Los Angeles Convention Center with Quavo, a rapper and member of the hip-hop trio Migos, taking home the game’s MVP award after he scored 19 points and five rebounds playing with other notable celebrities, including Justin Bieber, Nick Cannon, Jamie Foxx, Bubba Watson and Brandon Armstrong. Following the Celebrity Game, top first and second year players in the NBA squared off in the Rising Stars Challenge in a United States v.s. World format, where the World Team defeated the United States 155-124. The Los Angeles Lakers had two representatives — second year forward Brandon Ingram and rookie forward Kyle Kuzma who were loudly cheered for as they took part in the game. Rookie guard Lonzo Ball was also selected to participate in the game, but was unable to play due to injury. Second year guard See All-Star | Page 14