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LMU honors Philippine President

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[From left to right] Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, U.S. Rep Maxine Waters, President of the Philippines Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. and LMU President Tim Snyder participate in a ceremony to award Aquino an honorary degree in the presence of the LMU community.

LMU honors a current head of state for the first time. Ali Swenson Senior Editor @LALoyolan

President of the Philippines Benigno Aquino III received an honorary doctorate in humane letters degree from LMU in an invitation-only ceremony on Wednesday, Feb.17. Students, staff, faculty, Board of Trustees members, community members and elected officials, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, attended the event, which took place in the Life Sciences Building auditorium at noon. Aquino, who is the Philippines’ 15th president and the son of former President Corazon Aquino and Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr., came to LMU on the heels of a two-day summit with President Barack Obama and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Palm Springs. He was honored with a degree, according to University President Timothy Law Snyder, because he embodies the spirit of LMU “glowingly and successfully.” “He has spent his life protecting the integrity of the individual, pursuing the common good, he has produced meaningful social change in his country and he role models the values, character and purpose of what we life here at LMU as a Jesuit and Marymount Institution,” said Snyder. In Aquino’s keynote address, he spoke about his own Jesuit education — he graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in Manila, Philippines in 1981. “The be-all and end-all of our existence here is how does it lead to the bettering of the condition of the other?” he said. “The greatest commandment is to love one another.” Aquino also spoke about the morality of right and wrong.

“Perhaps I can use the words of a colleague of mine in Congress when he said our difficulty is always being able to say that we can, by default, choose the difficult right over the easy wrong,” he said. He highlighted his efforts toward educating people in the Philippines, assisting millions of families to keep their children in school. While listing his accomplishments, Aquino was grateful rather than boastful. “I can go on and on with the list of things that I keep saying we have done,” he said. “I have not done all of these things. It is the people who elected me to office. It is the people who write me … all of the vested interests … it is the people who continuously express their support.” In welcoming Aquino to Los Angeles, Garcetti discussed his own connection to the Philippines. His grandfather, an immigrant to the United States, earned his citizenship fighting in the Philippines during World War II. Waters emphasized the size and strength of the Filipino community in Los Angeles, and particularly in her congressional district, which is home to over 21,000 Filipino-Americans. “These Filipino-Americans are a significant part of the multicultural fabric that makes the Los Angeles area a great place to live,” she said. After words of welcome and a citation from Board of Trustees Chair Kathleen Hannon Aikenhead, Snyder bestowed the degree upon Aquino. Edward James Asuncion, a senior accounting major and president of Isang Bansa, presented Aquino with cords representing the colors of the Philippine flag. “It was a great honor to just be up there as a student,” Asuncion said. “I think a majority of what he said really relates to Filipino people.” The ceremony was co-sponsored by the School of Education’s Teach for the Philippines Program and the World Policy Institute at LMU. A video recording of the event can be viewed at www.lmu.edu/resources/livestream.

Family Weekend unites Lions A variety of activities greeted LMU families this week. Gillian Boss Staff Writer @LALoyolan

The LMU community grew this past weekend as hundreds of parents, siblings and grandparents came together for the annual Family Weekend. Whitney DeBruin, a Parent Programs and Parent Giving associate, discussed how the weekend provides families of all class years the opportunity to personally experience the academic, service and social aspects at LMU that their Lions experience every day. “Family Weekend is an opportunity for current students to invite their family members back to LMU’s campus, so everybody from parents, to aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings, etc. are able to see what it is like for an LMU student,” DeBruin said. “This year in particular what we decided to do was break up the weekend. ... So on Friday we focused the events around the encouragement of learning.” The weekend began with a Welcome Lunch at Lawton Plaza on Friday, Feb. 19 as well as campus tours of the Life Sciences building, Hannon Library, Sacred Heart Chapel and even the Ballona Discovery Park. Academic Deans’ Sessions took place for all colleges, giving parents an opportunity to learn more about their student’s college and their respective deans. Following the Academic Deans’ individual sessions, parents had the opportunity to join the deans and faculty

from all schools and colleges at an Academic Reception. In addition to meeting with the deans and hearing from President Snyder, one of the highlights for Family Weekend was the special Shabbat dinner where Jewish families gathered for a festive Kosher meal. This event allowed Jewish families and students to connect with each other and Jewish faculty and staff, as well as provide an opportunity to hear about Jewish life at LMU. Parents of graduating seniors were invited to join Brian Slaught (’09) for a tasting tour of “Beer in America” that gave seniors the opportunity to toast to their parents. Many other students attended the Delta Desserts for Family Weekend, as the women of LMU’s Delta Delta Delta sorority hosted a night of all-you-can-eat desserts for their bi-annual philanthropy event. “We’re trying to touch more groups and clubs and organizations on campus and invite them to be a part of family weekend, so Tri Delta reached out to us and wanted to be a part of Family Weekend, so we were able to work with them on that,” DeBruin explained. Another new event for Family Weekend included LMU’s Best Dance Crew. Kuumba Beatz, IB Modern and Radix performed while parents and students watched the student performers battle it out for the title of LMU’s Best Dance Crew. Freshman studio arts major with a multimedia emphasis Bridget Lewis attended the dance competition with her parents and younger brother. Lewis stated, “For me, personally, my See Family | Page 3

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Parents and students gather to make the most out of this year’s family weekend at LMU

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Over the course of the weekend, students led their families through the campus, which included sessions with their college’s Dean, concluding at the Friday community table. The weekend began on Friday with beer tastings for seniors and their families, followed by performances from LMU’s dance crews. There was a large focus on Little Siblings Day. ending the rest of the weekend, which consisted of families attending a basketball game against USF, tailgating, and an open mic night in the Living Room.

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This issue, Editorin-Chief Karis AddoThis issue, Managing Quaye sat down with Editor Dan Raffety sitsCarrie down Hesslerwith Head Coach Max Radelet, whoGood, is the head coach of the Director of the Peace LMU’s men’s basketball Corps. team to talk about the upcoming season.

How did you become involved with the Peace Corps in the first place, and what led to your current position as the director of this globally-focused volunteering agency? I come from a family of Peace Corps volunteers, so I’m unusual in that way. ... The first person in my family who served was my aunt Jennie who served in Turkey from 1964-66, and she worked in an orphanage. ... My grandmother who was really a Civil Rights activist and also a high school guidance counselor was a really remarkable woman. She had tremendous influence on all of my family. She and my grandfather served together as Peace Corps volunteers after they retired. ... I already knew a lot about the Peace Corps and I already knew I wanted to serve in the Peace Corps.

How might students, from your perspective, address these [Jesuit] values and actively participate both in their communities and around the world to achieve these ideals?

I think it’s critical in this world, which is increasingly interconnected and complex. We have a responsibility, and I believe all institutions, especially universities, have a responsibility to raise global citizens because that is the future. ... Principles of social justice and humility and love and action and a commitment to service are very much at the heart of what Peace Corps stands for.

What are the Peace Corps’ main priorities both domestically and internationally for this upcoming year and what future moves will the agency be making in 2016 to address these issues?

Although the core of the Peace Corps experience remains the same — immersion into another country, learning their language and culture, working on the communities’ priorities, not ours ... We have worked very hard to be more strategic, meaning that we can use our resources to be more effective and have a greater impact, [and] to make sure we are preparing and supporting our volunteers more effectively than ever before, and this is especially around health and safety and security and also around the more technical preparation we give our volunteers.

How do you find peace in your everyday life and how might you say a stressed out college student can find some for themselves?

My work is important and I have long hours, but I have three things that I really need to keep an eye on. First is exercise, and it’s harder when I’m on the road, but I try very hard to get exercise every day. ... Second of all is my faith. I need to make sure I have enough downtime that I can reflect on what I’m doing, reflect on my day, pray and just make sure I’m spiritually and emotionally ready for what I have to do. Third of all is my family. I absolutely could not do this job if I had kids at home. But my kids are grown up, they’ve graduated from college, they’re professionals, so that is a little easier. And [my husband and I] served together, and he cares deeply about the same things I care about. He’s incredibly supportive of me. He is just an amazing partner in this life. We build each other up.

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brother and I have always bonded through dance. So, for him to be on campus and see [the competition] was really special. It also gave my parents a chance to see a different side of LMU than they had prior, which was really enjoyable.” According to DeBruin, Saturday focused on LMU’s education of the whole person, highlighting the extracurricular activities offered beyond the classroom. Along with the tailgate and basketball game against University of San Francisco, Resident Housing Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) invited future LMU Lions to get a taste of college life for Little Sibs Day. New to LMU this year, students and their siblings experienced a fun-filled breakfast and other activities while bonding and creating memories. Freshman French major Lexi Rodriguez attended Little Sibs Day with her brother Alex. “I took my brother, who is 13, so I thought he wouldn’t be into it because it seemed like it would be more for younger kids, but he really enjoyed it. We painted

each other piggy banks and got a caricature drawing. We played outside with Jenga and lifesized operation, but our favorite game was the one where you throw hacky sacks at cans and try to knock them down,” said Rodriguez. LMU RHA attends three regional and national leadership conferences each year with other RHAs from different universities to share ideas like “Little Sibs Day,” which Cal State University Monterey Bay’s RHA implemented on their campus during their own Family Weekend. RHA partnered with NRHH to make the dream a reality at LMU’s Family Weekend 2016. RHA President Hayden Tanabe explained what Little Sibs Day meant for LMU. “Because Little Sibs Day is a brand new addition to LMU’s traditional Family Weekend, we knew that we would have to make a huge marketing push for it so that LMU students would be able to invite their siblings to attend with them. […] With the help of University Relations, as well, we were really excited to implement Little Sibs Day into our Family Weekend,” Tanabe stated. Little Sibs Day allowed students to bond with their

siblings and show them what campus life is like. “[My brother and I] bonded and I’m glad because I wasn’t expecting to as much as we did,” Rodriguez continued. The weekend concluded with events such as the Legacy Family Reception for LMU students with other family members who attended LMU, as well as the Family Weekend Mass led by Father Sean Dempsey.

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Documentary screening on white privilege aims to bring race conversation to LMU Students and faculty gather for screening and discussion of documentary examining race and white privilege. Austin Gay

Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan The conversation on race has proliferated in the media in countless ways, including electrically-charged protests, social media campaigns and celebrity statements. Now, the issue has been brought home to LMU with a screening of the documentary “White Like Me” that took place in the DejaView Movie Lounge on Monday. A collaborative effort between the School of Film and Television (SFTV) and Black Student Services (BSS), the screening was part of a month-long celebration of Black History Month titled “Hallowed Grounds: Sights of African American Memory.” Events from “Hallowed Grounds” that occurred earlier in the month included a black heritage poetry slam, a screening and discussion on the Academy Award-winning film “Selma” and many other events celebrating black history. “White Like Me” - created by anti-racism activist Tim Wise sets out to explore and expand upon concepts of race and racism in America through the lens of white privilege. Wise, who grew up in Tennessee, was en-

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Director of Black Student Services, Dr. Nathan Sessoms, engages the audience in discussion on how to propel the conversation on race in the LMU campus community and bring light to a controversial topic. rolled by his parents in an early education program at Tennessee State University, a historically black school, where he was put in classes consisting primarily of black students. His parents chose to enroll him in the program to help ensure that he was more understanding of other races, an understanding that his parents themselves felt they lacked. In the film, Wise explains that the program helped him to recognize the different treatment that his black peers received as they continued

their education. The film focused on how racism and anti-black legislature negatively affects whites as well — a talking point that scarcely surfaces when discussing race. Dr. Brad Elliot Stone, professor of philosophy and chair of African American studies at LMU, recognized this point. “Tim Wise does a very good job at pointing out how white people suffer through their own racial politics,” Stone said. “My only main concern about the docu-

mentary is that there is an appeal to the notion of good white people. The film exacerbates the distinction that we need good white people to fight bad white people in an effort to save black people.” Stone continued, “It comes down to a fundamental error in the education of history in America. We have to start doing African American history as American history. It is not a supplement of American history; it is American history — from 1619 to the present.”

The racial politics mentioned in the documentary included the attempted disbanding of welfare, a call to end affirmative action, the war on drugs and many more policies that either negatively affect people of color at a disproportionate rate or are perceived to be a disabling crutch for impoverished minorities. Lezlee Matthews, the director of Community-Based Learning, was surprised by the film’s content and message. “I initially expected more of a sociological study on race. However, it does an impressive job of interweaving politics and other sensitive subjects,” she said. “I admit, as a woman of color, there are things in this film that challenged me.” Following the screening of the film, the room was opened up to discussion. Both faculty members and students gave their reactions, critiques and opinions of the documentary. After the screening and discussion that followed, Dr. Nathan Sessoms, director of BSS, explained why he felt the event was so important. “Race is a topic that should be discussed by the entire LMU campus community —particularly in light of the recent events that have occurred on campuses across the country. The more we engage in conversation, the more people can become cognizant of who they are and where they stand in that conversation,” Sessoms said. “It’s important to understand that this conversation is everyone’s issue, not just the black community’s.”

Apple refuses FBI request and calls for public dialogue about data privacy A new battle emerges, forcing apple and FBI to face a public discussion about privacy. Kellie Chudzinski Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan

Apple and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) became engaged in a public battle this past week over Apple’s iPhone encryption. As part of the investigation of the San Bernardino terrorist attack, the FBI demanded that tech-giant Apple create a software that would allow them access into the password-protected iPhone of one of the shooters. It is Apple’s self-clearing feature that is barring the FBI from accessing the phone: if the passcode is wrongly entered 10 times all information on the phone is erased. Apple CEO, Tim Cook, addressed Apple’s refusal of the federal judge’s order in a public letter to Apple customers published on Feb. 17, 2016. “The government is asking Apple to hack our own users and undermine decades of security

advancements that protect our customers,” Cook wrote in his letter. Apple has publicly remained adamant that their denial to assist in this aspect of the case is to protect their users’ privacy. If Apple were to create the software, the technology could end up giving the power to access any iPhone. “I don’t see [Apple] as a company that takes issues of ethics terribly seriously; privacy seems to be an issue because of the fact that they do so much business in China. What they’re doing is an example of an overall corporate strategy and policy and practice, where by, generally speaking, issues of ethics, justice and fairness are not central to the company’s mission,” Professor Thomas White, Hilton Chair in Business Ethics, said. “This is one more example of a general pattern you see in Apple — that profit trumps ethics.” The New York Times (NYT) referenced Apple’s strong relationship with China and how that may be a factor in their standoff with the FBI. According to NYT, China is Apple’s second largest market after America and since cybercrime is so high in China, the Chinese appreciate the high encryption level of Apple products. If Apple

was to comply with the U.S. order to develop the technology, it is possible Apple would have to comply to equal requests in other markets. Apple is making the decision to put customers’ privacy first, which may or may not be threatened by this software. “Apple’s home state is California; [the San Bernardino shooting] happened in California; they shouldn’t be keeping it to save people’s rights.” said Jacqueline Wileman, junior communication studies major. “I think that Apple should still create the software, but I don’t think this should have been such a public matter because a hacker could get their hands on it.” In a blog post on The Lawfare, FBI Director James Comey wrote that the request is limited and would not seek to unleash a master key to iPhones. Cook expressed fear in his letter of the software technique, once created, being replicated and therefore compromising users’ privacy. But, according to a 2014 Neilson study, 42.7 percent of 1824 year olds own an iPhone and a recent Pew Research Study found that 47 percent of people aged 18-29 believe Apple should unlock the iPhone. “The government should be

able to have access to any information they need for a case. If you’re not doing anything wrong you should have nothing to hide,” senior management major Cosette Carleo said. “As long as the FBI has a warrant or approval to search technology, I don’t think anything is wrong with that.” Junior communication studies major Eric Kholobekian also shared his beliefs about the topic. “If there is a way for Apple to give the FBI access to just that phone, I’m totally for it - the FBI’s trying to protect people.

But, I think Apple should stand their ground and protect everyone who isn’t under suspicion,” he said. “If Apple can’t localize it to that phone, then it shouldn’t be allowed. We have a right to privacy and our rights shouldn’t be violated because the government thinks they have the right to do so.” Apple’s cooperation in the investigation could potentially have large international impacts as well as domestically with users’ future trust in the company’s protection of their personal data.

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Public Safety demonstrates active shooter awareness to students in light of campus safety

LAPD and LAFD come to LMU to share their tactics in case of an active shooter on campus. Julia Campion

Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan If a shooter were to come to campus tomorrow, would you be prepared? The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is partnering with the Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments to conduct a demonstration on active shooter responses for the LMU community on Thursday, February 25, 2016. DPS hosts annual preparedness campaigns every month, each with a different theme. February is LMU’s Active Shooter Preparedness Month and is meant to showcase how the

LAPD responds to active shooter calls and the tactics that are used when dealing with mass casualties on a college campus. Along with helping students become aware of what to do in an active shooter situation, the drill helps the LAPD exercise their procedures in an environment that enforces 24hour safety. The demonstration is available as invitation only — although observers passing through the two locations are permitted — and will begin in the Lair at 10 a.m. with a conclusion on the grass at Regents Terrace between St. Rob’s and Malone at 11 a.m. “We hope that the demonstration will add another angle and dimension to raise awareness about the importance of active shooter preparedness,” said Devra Schwartz, Assistant Chief, Emergency Management and administration at DPS. Students have volunteered to

act as victims while LAPD officers will present their skills for finding and neutralizing a suspect in an active shooter incident. They will also execute their practiced procedures when they encounter victims and display the different formations that they use. Stephen Showler, LAPD Pacific Division training sergeant, will be narrating this part of the demonstration. When the demonstration gets moved to Regents Terrace, the Los Angeles Fire Department will take over and demonstrate how they would coordinate moving victims to a safe zone meant for treatment and transportation to hospitals. The LAFD Assistant Chief Armando Hogan will head this portion. This event will also include a fire truck and ambulance for LMU students to observe. Simran Sandhu, DPS emergency management specialist, is new to the DPS team and looks forward

to the outcome and future of LMU awareness events. “I am truly excited to see such an active interest in emergency preparedness from the whole community. I look forward to working with the LMU family on any and all events related to emergency management and preparedness,” said Sandhu. Although campus currently doesn’t face any threat of an active shooter incident, DPS and LMU administrators decided it was appropriate to bring awareness to what is going on in the world around the Bluff. “I think our campus safety does a really good job in keeping us aware and prepared for any possible active shooter incidents. I always get e-mails, texts and calls for these alerts and drills,” said Amanda Ordaz, freshman psychology major. “They reach out in as many ways as possible and even provide helpful tips to

ensure our safety.” The DPS emergency management team hopes for a successful turnout on Thursday and that participants and students leave with a better awareness about how to deal with an active shooter situation. “We hope students, faculty and staff in attendance will leave knowing what to expect in an active shooter situation. The more we see, the more we talk and the more we practice, the more prepared we are for emergencies,” said Schwartz. Active shooter preparedness tips can be found at www.lmu. edu/emergency. Following the demonstration, the LAPD is hosting a personal safety training course. Those who are interested in attending can email DPS at emergencyinfo@lmu.edu for more information. Space is limited.

Scholars’ Weekend welcomes prospective students as applications turn into acceptances With spring semester in full swing, future freshmen visit campus with curiosity. Jackie Galvez

Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan Every year, thousands of high school seniors apply to LMU for undergraduate admission. Those who are qualified are offered acceptance into the University, inviting them to join its community of academic and social excellence. LMU’s Scholars’ Weekend is an annual weekend-long visitation program for prospective high school students honoring those who have risen to the top of the applicant pool. This year’s Scholars’ Weekend, formerly known as Presidential Preview Weekend, took place from Sunday, Feb. 21 to Monday, Feb. 22, with students arriving to campus early Sunday morning and departing Monday afternoon. There were 28 students who attended, each one of them a candidate for LMU’s prestigious Trustee Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to a select group of students in every incoming freshman class and consists of full tuition as well as room and board. All interviews took place over the course of the weekend and were administered by faculty members and admissions counselors to each individual student. During the weekend, prospective students had the opportunity to experience life on the bluff, staying overnight in current students’ dorm rooms and attending an ice cream

social event at an alumnus’s house on Sunday night. Each prospective student was paired with a host, many of whom participated in the same program when they were seniors in high school. The majority of the hosts were members of the University Honors Program and many were also freshman Honors students on academic scholarships. Speaking on her experience hosting a student for the weekend, Sam Burton, freshman representative for the Student Honors Advisory Council executive board and film and television production major, said, “It was really fun getting to impart my one semester’s worth of wisdom to [my prospective student]. […] And I think it was a really good time for me to reflect on what college has been like for me and why I chose LMU and how happy I [am] here and how much I’ve grown as a person since this time a year ago.” A large part of Scholars’ Weekend involves exposing prospective students to the University Honors Program at LMU, as scholarship recipients are offered admittance into the program upon receiving their award. For many of these students, LMU’s Honors Program is why they choose to come to this University, and Scholars’ Weekend is their first glimpse as to what the program is like. “These students are really great candidates for Honors because they’re interviewing for some of LMU’s most prestigious scholarships,” states Dr. Vandana Thadani, Director of the University Honors Program. “In a way there’s kind of a bidirectional relationship: Honors is really appealing to them

— these would be the kids that gravitate toward Honors — and then Honors ends up being a reason that some of these students come.” In order to expose these students to the academic environment they would encounter should they choose LMU, a Dean’s breakfast for each college within the University was hosted for Scholars’ Weekend attendees on Monday morning. The breakfast was complete with faculty members from several different departments within each college ready to answer questions about the Honors Program or academics in general at LMU. In addition, Dr. John Dionisio, associate director of the Honors Program, and Dr. Thadani hosted a mock Honors seminar-style class for all interviewees, allowing the prospective students to engage in intellectual conversation in a manner very similar to an LMU Honors classroom. The Scholars’ Program also ensured that parents of the prospective students were well informed of the Honors Program and life at LMU through a presentation hosted by Dr. Thadani and Dr. Dionisio on the academic programs and research opportunities available to LMU students in the Honors Program. Furthermore, parents had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion with current LMU Honors students and were able to ask questions pertaining to student social life and other aspects of the University. Students who participated in the weekend ultimately left with a better sense of the University and community that LMU students call home.

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hile it may not seem likely that an active shooter situation could arise on LMU’s campus, the harsh reality of the situation occurring at college campuses around the country is one that needs to be addressed. Last year, according to the New York Times, an FBI report revealed that the number of active shooters had more than doubled since the mid-2000s, with an average of 16.4 incidents annually from 2007 to 2013 compared to 6.4 annually from 2000 to 2006. The culmination of numerous incidents on college campuses across the country has resulted in universities taking more precautions to not only prevent these events, but to also teach individuals how to respond safely and effectively in the case of one. LMU is taking that precaution by conducting an active shooter demonstration on Thursday, Feb. 25. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be partnering with the Los Angeles Police and Fire Department to address tactics — such as Run. Hide. Fight. — through a personal safety practical training session following a demonstration, which will take place in the Lair. This will be following multiple in-class drills, during which professors were asked to facilitate a discussion about this serious subject and inform students about safety measures that could be taken if such a situation were to occur here on the Bluff. As hard as it is to imagine that anyone would purposefully pose a danger to our LMU community, it has become a necessary measure to address the possibility of and be prepared for this type of scenario. While these drills and scenarios may feel unrealistic and far out of

the realm of possibility, seemingly constant gun control debates and large numbers of mental health problems among college students make this scenario feel more possible now than ever before. According to the American Psychological Association, “Ninety-five percent of college counseling center directors surveyed said the number of students with significant psychological problems is a growing concern in their center or on campus, according to the latest Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors survey of counseling center directors.” With the knowledge that mental health often plays a role in violent situations that have the potential to erupt on college campuses, it is important to remember the source of these issues when considering how realistic a tragedy like this could be. Considering these new realities of our times, it is important to take these drills seriously and use them as opportunities to spark discussions regarding the broader issues surrounding active shooter situations. The issues of gun control and how we, as a society, address mental illness are impossible to separate from active shooter situations. Both of these complex and politically charged issues seem to be at the forefront of most conversations and news today, and deserve our attention and meaningful analysis as we search for tangible solutions for these abstract and widespread problems. Not only does taking these issues seriously make our campus safer and better prepared for the future, but it honors those who have suffered due to active shooters in the past.

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I do not think you fully grasp the significance of Lenten sacrifices. Lent is not a time to start a diet or to fulfill a New Year’s resolution. It is a time to abstain from a vice, whether that is Instagram or chocolate, in order to develop a deeper relationship with God and live simply and purposefully for 40 days. Lent is about fasting from something that gives you pleasure and indulges you in gluttony or sloth, or any of the other deadly sins. The three pillars of Lent are pray, fast, give; fasting is just one aspect. Thus far, my Lenten journey has led me to reexamine what I eat and be intentional about everything I put into my mouth. It has led me to a greater connection with my health and my faith. It has led me to insightful conversations with my peers about access to food and food waste. Rather than abstain, many opt to add something to their routine, whether that is daily prayer, adoration, reconciliation, reaching out to loved ones or mending broken relationships. Lent is a time to repent and renew ourselves, in preparation for Easter. As Mark 12:41-44 recounts, even an impoverished widow who has very little to offer still partakes in the temple’s collection, same as the wealthy elite. She puts God before self, trusting in His unending love and mercy. Lent is a time to separate ourselves from our earthly desires, to remove those temptations that inhibit us from connecting with God. To you, it is just refraining from chocolate, but to us, it is a critical selection. I do not expect everyone to understand Lent, but what I ask for is respect for the people, on this campus and beyond, who are experiencing this holiest of seasons. Thank you. Best, Kendra Glenn

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Want to get sick? Just surf after it rains I Think I Cam Cameron De Boer Asst. Opinion Editor @LALoyolan

urfers, let’s talk great surf spots around Los Angeles. From breaks like Rincon in Santa Barbara, The Wedge in Newport Beach or L.A.’s very own El Porto, the perfect wave is at your fingertips. Thanks to El Niño, the surf has been swell. Bad joke, I know. The point is, El Niño has been providing some pretty good swells, or big waves ideal for surfing, to Southern California these past few months. However, along with good surf, El Niño has been bringing some much needed rainfall as well. Surfline, a popular surfing website, refers to the first major storm of the season as “the big flush” because the rain does just that, flushes all the litter into the ocean. For the drought, rain is always good news, but for surfers, paddling out after the rain isn’t always the best for your health. Why? Well, as “Finding Nemo” reminds us, “All drains lead to the ocean.” When it rains, the ocean becomes flooded with trash, sewage and other toxic runoff from the local streets. The rain also causes oils embedded in the roads to rise and flow into the water. These hazardous water conditions are especially bad in

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Southern California because of our lack of rainfall. When places like Los Angeles see ample amounts of rainfall after a long dry summer, the streets are cleaned, but the ocean is left tarnished. Sophomore accounting major and active surfer Matthew Kishaba weighs in on the issue by saying, “There are toxins that get washed into the water than can be harmful. […] I don’t think I would go out.” To some surfers, waiting at least 72 hours is an appropriate amount of time before reentering the water. When the water is contaminated after the rain, there are no signs on the beaches to warn others. In December, a big storm hit Southern California, when the surf was firing (surf lingo for really, really good). The storm brought a few days worth of rain to Southern California, and I remember seeing a picture of someone surfing in Newport — what really caught my attention was the water. The picture showed him surfing a wave, not your average wave, but a disgusting brown wave. I could not understand how someone would risk their health to catch a few good waves. Sophomore marketing major Daniel Campoverde has a slightly different take on the matter. “I tend to wait a day after rain, but if the waves look fun, I’ll paddle out right after,” he said. It’s bad enough when I’m surfing and bits of trash start popping up

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Surfing the day after rainfall may be extremely risky. Contaminated water may make it worth waiting another day. around me until it’s all I can see. I understand that some surfers aren’t going to pass up a good swell, rain or shine — there are definitely people who will paddle out. For those of you who do choose to go out, however, understand that there are health risks. After rain, an extremely high amount of bacteria is present in

the ocean. This bacterium has the power to cause gastroenteritis. Symptoms of gastroenteritis include vomiting and nausea, and those are some of the nicer ones. Along with that, hepatitis, respiratory problems and skin rashes are all possible. To put the cherry on top of it all, heavy metals, pesticides and other various

pollutants are prominent in the ocean after rainfall. For me, one more day without surfing sounds better than a trip to the student health center. This is the opinion of Cameron De Boer a sophomore economics major from Irvine, California. Email comments to mgaydos@ theloyolan.com.

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You should vote and do it strategically I Think I Cam Cameron De Boer Asst. Opinion Editor @LALoyolan

n 1980, Ronald Reagan implored the nation to ask itself, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” That year, Ronald Reagan defeated incumbent Jimmy Carter in the

race for President of the United States. This election year, it’s important that we exercise our right to vote, and when we do vote, we should be informed citizens and choose the candidate that best represents our interests. Two major ways of analyzing a presidential candidate are through prospective and retrospective evaluations. The first evaluation up for

discussion is retrospective. While completely ignoring the opposing candidate, retrospective voters only really care about the incumbent. Why? Retrospective evaluations explicitly deal with the outcomes of policy implemented in the previous term. Some common outcomes people look at are whether inflation is high or low or whether unemployment has gone up or down. Since this is an indication of the success/failure

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Be sure to exercise your right to vote. Election day is fast approaching and looking for the right candidate is important.

of the incumbent. In 2008, President Obama was reelected to office because voters believed he had successful outcomes with his policies. “It is more important for a presidential candidate to have more past experience because that experience will prove to voters he is capable of the job,” said senior psychology major Taylor De Boer. However, because Obama isn’t up for reelection, evaluating retrospectively may be a little difficult, but not impossible. If you do plan on performing a retrospective evaluation, I would suggest comparing the current candidates with what President Obama has accomplished. Prospective evaluations, on the other hand, look at the policies a candidate plans to implement if elected and are linked with voters’ attitudes toward the candidate. Before a prospective evaluation can take place, voters must understand the differences between political parties, learn what the government is doing and, most importantly, have an opinion. Prospective voters take into heavy consideration plans to improve the economy and numerous other social issues such as the environment and health care. For this reason, prospective voter evaluations tend to favor the new candidate over the incumbent.

A tip for prospective voters: decide what policies and issues are important to you and use those to pick the right candidate. This election year is a tricky one; Obama isn’t up for reelection, which levels the playing field for other newcomers. Here are the major issues I’ve been considering this campaign season: With all of our new technology, we should build a more environmentally friendly nation. President Obama touched on this subject in his last State of the Union address. I also believe that economic stability is very important, especially since our country is drowning in debt. Bernie Sanders is a popular democratic candidate, but many of his proposed policies could come at a great financial cost. Under this evaluation, I would not vote for Sanders. As students and new voters, we should take the time and do evaluations of our own. With on campus organizations such as the LMU College Republicans and LMU College Democrats, the opportunities to become more informed are everywhere. In the end, you can decide which strategy works best for you. As for me, I’ll be looking at the candidates very carefully, or should I say, prospectively. This is the opinion of Cameron De Boer a sophomore economics major from Irvine, California. Email comments to mgaydos@ theloyolan.com.

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STEM and humanities should go hand-in-hand Matt at Bat Matt Gaydos

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’ve noticed a troubling push by politicians who want to pull the funding on humanities and liberal arts programs to instead promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in high schools and colleges across the U.S. Matt Bevin, the Republican governor of Kentucky, stated that college students with majors like French literature, which he used as an example, do not deserve taxpayer money as much as students who are electrical engineering majors, as reported in the New York Times article, “A Rising Call to Promote STEM Education and Cut Liberal Arts Funding.” Last year, Marco Rubio said that America needs “more welders, less philosophers.” This is only a small portion of the rhetoric coming from Republicans that denounce the importance of liberal arts education. Politicians who promote this push show a profound lack of understanding as to how education and science work. I have personally seen the benefits of pushing for more of a focus on STEM education, as both of the high schools I attended before LMU reaped the rewards of such changes. And I,

like many Americans, am tired of trying to catch up to the rest of the world when it comes to our world rankings in science, math and engineering. A country that acts like it is the best in the world should be leading the way in education. But STEM education should not be promoted at the expense of the arts and humanities. These should instead both work-hand-in hand. One look at some of the greatest scientists and this becomes obvious. Albert Einstein’s theories and visions of the universe had certain poetic qualities. Imagine if Leonardo da Vinci didn’t have the artistic vision to be able to draw his inventions before making them in the real world. Notable scientists are also frequently talented at writing. Stephen Hawking’s “A Brief History of Time,” though filled with complex mathematics and scientific concepts, is still well written in a literary sense. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have sold more than 10 million copies. The partnership between the humanities and the sciences is even more relevant now. Take the late Steve Jobs as an example. The iconic Apple co-founder drew largely from the arts. Where did Jobs get the idea for different fonts? In a calligraphy class. This is the type of class that would suffer if politicians like Governor Bevin successfully implement their ideas on education reform. Apple’s early success is,

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History proves that liberal arts are still a vital aspect of education, despite the focus on STEM-based learning. admittedly, largely due to Steve Wozniak’s computer wizardry, but without Jobs’ creativity, who knows if Apple would have become the tech giant it is today? Wozniak would probably still be a hobbyist working in a garage. With the way technology

is developing, the connection between art and science is stronger than ever. It would be incredibly narrow-minded to prioritize STEM over the arts and humanities. If we want to build a brighter future for America, we need well-rounded individuals on

all fronts. Why can’t a welder be a philosopher, too? This is the opinion of Matt Gaydos, a freshman communication studies major from Palos Verdes, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to mgaydos@theloyolan.com.

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The FBI wants to transform 2016 into 1984 Matt at Bat Matt Gaydos Opinion Editor @mattagaydos

f the FBI gets its way, George Orwell’s fictional Big Brother is one step away from becoming reality. The federal agency, created to protect U.S. citizens, is putting immense pressure on Apple to create a new software to bypass security and privacy features so that it has a backdoor into data and the products produced by the Silicon Valley company. This began when the FBI requested Apple help unlock an iPhone 5c owned by Syed Farook, one of the shooters in the San Bernardino attack last December. Howeverm Apple has refused to “turn off the feature that erases an iPhone’s data after 10 failed attempts to unlock the device so that investigators can run all possible combinations to break the four-digit passcode on Farook’s phone,” according to an ABC News article published on Feb. 21 titled “San Bernardino Shooter’s iCloud Password Reset with FBI Consent, Agency Says,” by Jack Date. Apple fought against the FBI’s order to create a new version of iOS because it would jeopardize the privacy and security of its users. In a public statement released on Feb. 16, Apple CEO Tim Cook said, “The FBI wants us to make a new version of the iPhone operating system, circumventing several important security features, and install it on [Farook’s iPhone]. In the wrong hands, this software — which does not exist today — would have the potential to unlock any iPhone in someone’s physical possession.” But the FBI doesn’t seem to understand the gravity or severity of what it’s asking Apple to do. FBI Director James Comey showed his ignorance of how technology works when he lashed out against the tech industry in October 2014. In his furious speech, he made

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The pressure from the FBI to make change the way Apple’s software will only cause more harm to Americans by leaving them exposed to hackers. serious accusations by saying, “Have we become so mistrustful of government and law enforcement in particular that we are willing to let bad guys walk away, willing to leave victims in search of justice?”

“Apple fought against the FBI’s order to create a new version of iOS ...” If Apple were to reverse its stance on privacy and give in to the FBI, it would leave Americans vulnerable in two major ways. First, creating less secure software leaves open the possibility of an abuse of power from not only the government, but Apple itself. Second, weaker software leaves us extremely vulnerable to foreign hackers and criminals. These people could have a better chance

to access American bank accounts, phones and even health records, among other sensitive data, the Guardian reported in an article by Sam Thielman titled “Apple v the FBI: what’s the beef, how did we get here and what’s at stake?” There’s also the possibility that ISIS and other terrorist groups could use vulnerabilities in American technology against us. So what is the FBI willing to sacrifice to gain access to the phones of terrorists and potential terrorists? Accessing iPhones certainly won’t bring a victory favoring U.S. in the war on terrorism. But what is even more disheartening is the response from this year’s presidential candidates on the subject. Both Donald Trump and Ted Cruz have come out against Apple and in support of the FBI, with Trump even suggesting to boycott the tech giant’s products until they give in to the FBI’s demands.

The irony of this is that these are Republicans — they are supposed to be conservatives who believe in less government involvement, yet they are lambasting a company for putting the privacy of its customers first and not succumbing to pressure from a government agency. It’s hard to believe that somebody like Ted Cruz, who claims to preserve the protections and rights of the Constitution, doesn’t see that the monitoring of Americans is something that the Founding Fathers would probably be vehemently against if they were here today. Even the reactions from candidates like Marco Rubio, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are disappointing, despite the fact that they have shown sympathy towards Apple. Rubio, Clinton and Sanders have decided to stay neutral on the issue, and that just isn’t enough. This war between Apple and the FBI is extremely important as the

security and privacy of Americans become jeopardized. This is a topic that both conservatives and liberals should be able to ignore party lines for. We the people need to make it clear to politicians that this is an

“There was no way that out of six sororities, only one wanted the chance to get to know me more.” important issue that could affect all of us in an overwhelmingly negative way. If we don’t, the years to come may seem a lot more like 1984 than anything else. This is the opinion of Matt Gaydos, a freshman communication studies from Palos Verdes, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email mgaydos@theloyolan.com.

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Kesha’s trial shows double standard for women Keepin’ up with Jones Jackie Jones

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esha, a strong woman known for bright colors, glitter and being the life of the party, was in tears when she lost her bid to be freed from her contract with her record producer and abuser, Dr. Luke. Kesha came forward about the verbal and sexual abuse last August. According to WKRN Nashville News, the singer claimed that Dr. Luke gave her a pill that knocked her out, then raped her. His constant criticism about Kesha’s weight became so bad that she developed an eating disorder. While I want to believe that we as a society have come a long way in terms of gender equality, the outcome of this legal case seems to prove that men are still calling the shots. Nothing is more disgusting than a man getting away with treating a woman so poorly and making money off of it. Under Kesha’s contract, Dr. Luke will still be making money off of her music, while he continues to treat Kesha like an object. As her producer, the one who is supposed to be helping enhance

her career, Dr. Luke believed that he had the right to be rewarded with sex and he would use cruel language to instruct her to change her appearance. To him, this was a part of his job. Luckily, Kesha has millions of supporters behind her. Not only have her die-hard fans supported her through the “Free Kesha” campaign, but even feminists who do not claim to be fans of her music have recognized that Kesha deserves justice.

“Take something to Capitol Hill or actually speak out about something and then I’ll be impressed.”

Fellow artists have also been backing her up. Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to any financial needs she has. Lady Gaga tweeted, “There are people all over the world who love you [Kesha]. And I can say truly I am in awe of your bravery.” Demi Lovato tweeted several supportive tweets about women empowerment including, “Take something to Capitol Hill or actually speak out about something and then I’ll be impressed.”

While these types of situations are terrible, they do bring awareness to issues that don’t lways get our attention. Whether you are a famous pop star in the music industry or an everyday woman, you should be treated with the same level of respect as anyone else. Zayn Malik left his band’s contract because he was unsatisfied with the music they were making. Chris Brown, who was charged with domestic violence against his thengirlfriend, Rihanna, continues to make music successfully. Kesha does not deserve to put her hard work and love for making music on hold just so her abuser can make more money. Many public legal cases have caused controversy, but this one is unique. This case could make victims afraid to turn in their perpetrator due to fear of rejection. This case contributes to the belief that a rapist can get away without any punishments for such a serious crime. This case could make people believe that the offensive words used to attack Kesha were innocent. This case represents more than justice for Kesha, it represents all of the 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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‘Best Dance Crew’ heats up Sunken Garden

Doon It Right Nicole Muldoon Life+Arts. Editor @nmuldoon

he chilly weather, excessive moisture in the air and the consequently slippery stage couldn’t stop LMU’s incredible dance crews from putting on yet another amazing performance at LMU’s Best Dance Crew competition last Friday. Kuumba Beatz, Radix and IB Modern competed against one another, performing on an illuminated stage constructed above the stairs in Regents Terrace. The large crowd of audience members, which included plenty of excited parents here for Parent’s Weekend, cheered from below in Sunken Garden. Performances were broken up into four rounds: Drake, Throwback, Freestyle and Show Your Style. The three dance crews performed to song medleys for each theme, donning different outfits for each performance. There was no clear winner in any of the rounds: The dance crews consistently put on enthralling shows, making it difficult to decide the winner for each round. The competition was judged by a number of accomplished and professional dancers including Kelly Mar, who helped lead her dance team at Boston University to their first national championship, and Amy “Catfox” Campion, a dancer and choreographer who founded the hip-hop dance theater company Antics Performance. The other two judges were LMU alumni (‘15): Kimberly “McCall” Richards, a dancer for Disneyland parades and a former Kuumba Beatz member, and Sean Chong-Umeda, an accomplished actor, choreographer and dancer who used to dance for IB Modern and Radix. Following the performances, judges deliberated on the winner and audience members were invited to vote using a link on their phones. While waiting, dance crews gathered onstage for an impromptu dance-off as various dancers freestyled to the songs playing over the loudspeaker. After the votes were tallied, the winner of LMU’s Best Dance Crew 2016 was announced: IB Modern. The sense of family amongst all the dance crews was immensely clear, as all three crews celebrated the victory. It was clear that every single dancer had fun doing what they loved that night. Mane Entertainment manager Uakea Jose, a sophomore psychology and communication studies double major, had a significant role in running the event. She was proud of everyone’s ability to put on an amazing show despite the wet weather, as well as the dance crews’ passionate performances. “What I’ve learned from last night is that an event isn’t successful when everything runs smoothly,” said Jose. “It is successful when you tackle each and every drawback that comes your way with positivity and tenacity. Last night was a success because the crews absolutely killed each performance despite the slippery stage, and because I had an amazing team backing me up throughout the whole process.” This is the opinion of Nicole Muldoon, a sophomore English major from Highland, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email nmuldoon@laloyolan.com

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‘Lord of the Flies’ buzzes with high intensity Taykin’ It Easy Taylor Gage

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he Del Rey Players have an impressive reputation to uphold, and with their first performance of 2016, they did not disappoint. “Lord of the Flies,” written by Nigel Williams, was a brilliant choice of script for director Parisa Loftis, a junior theatre arts major. Its history as an American classic and commentary on humanity is unquestionably intriguing, and with an all-female cast, it has people talking. I was sitting in the Lair on Thursday when I mentioned that I might see the production. Friends immediately chimed about howexcited they were to check it out. I was taken aback that such a small production could have produced such waves, but it only increased my desire to see the show for myself. Having read the novel as a child and remembering the striking representations of the beast in all of humankind, I could only imagine that the theatrical interpretation would be just as memorable. Neyah Barbee, a freshman animation major explains, “The story is unique, but universal at the same time. It can make you really question everything. I remember looking around at my peers [thinking] what would I do if I was stuck with them on an island? I remember thinking that I would just die. It’s more unsettling of a scenario than you think.”

Immediately upon entering the theatre, I was stuck by the scene: fuzzy, old-timey tunes with familiar melodies, sand on the floor and dim lighting focused on center stage. The performance started in the realm of the everyday — school children playing and laughing — letting the audience ease into the story. As the show went on, however, it became clear that the plot was transitioning to a much wilder scene: not just with the increased frenzy of the characters, but with the successful subtlety of the wardrobe and hair changes. Scene to scene, a new hole would appear in their shirts, a new smudge of dirt, another hair out of place, a bit of shaved scalp peeking out from beneath a hive of hair. Blink, and you might miss the changes. The attention to detail did not end there. Actors remained fully immersed in character at all times during the performance—from the little grunts of distress, to the dead space while other actions took place. Through the use of minimal props, simple lighting and subtle changes, this show was truly about showcasing the undeniable talent of the 11 cast members. Alexandria Anderson, a freshman English major, was blown away by the show. “I assumed it would be pretty good, but I was actually shocked at how amazingly the cast performed,” said Anderson. “They never broke character once, and were able to carry themselves with such an intensity that I think really helped carry the play.” These actors fully immersed themselves into the savage world

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The all-female cast of the Del Rey Players’ production “Lord of the Flies” huddle around in a heated scene. The raw and believable performances by the entire cast captivated the audience. that Williams created. Director Paris Loftis applauded how the all-female cast took on the “meaty roles” that women are not always afforded. Their depictions of violence, fear and power are ones that were frighteningly believable and by no means limited by their gender. There was

no questioning the anguish and strength that the characters felt — the cast fully embraced the primal nature within their characters and themselves to transform into what felt like true monsters onstage. Finally, at the end of the eventful night, the audience was left with one final question:

“Who is the real beast?” Needless to say, I left feeling a bit uneasy. Which, I suppose, was the whole point. This is the opinion of Taylor Gage, a freshman studio arts major from Napa Valley, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email nmuldoon@ theloyolan.com.

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Leo may get the Oscar, but does he deserve it? The Maria Problem Maria Nelson Senior Editor

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hat do Romeo Montague, Jack Dawson, Howard Hughes, J. Edgar Hoover and Jay Gatsby all have in common? These men are all characters that Leonardo DiCaprio has played and not won an Oscar for. Some critics are calling for an end to Leo’s Oscar-free career run based on the actor’s performance as Hugh Glass in the 2015 fur trade-era American epic “The Revenant.” While anyone can appreciate DiCaprio’s mastery of the diverse range of complex roles he has taken on to critical acclaim throughout his lengthy career, his performance in “The Revenant” is simply not Oscarworthy. Read on for a full analysis, but if you haven’t had the thoroughly enjoyable pleasure of being forced to sit through the two-and-a-half hour long saga, some plot details may be spoiled. Or you can just read this and avoid the film altogether. In “The Revenant,” DiCaprio’s character spends the majority of the film incapacitated by a gruesome grizzly attack. His fellow fur traders strap him to a makeshift stretcher and eventually leave him to die after botching his live burial. There is certainly something to be said about the

Hannah Kim | Loyolan Does getting attacked by a computer-generated grizzly bear and playing dead on multiple occasions count as an Oscar-worthy performance? power of acting within extreme confinement, but DiCaprio’s grunts, pained frowns and desperate crawls through snow covered sets, while harrowing, are not the performance of a lifetime. In his article “Here’s why Oscar favorite Leonardo DiCaprio shouldn’t win for ‘The Revenant’, Metro writer Cassam Looch

agreed, “[Leo] shouldn’t get an Oscar via attrition”— no matter how arduous the filming process was, and especially not because he has been overlooked for past performances. There are a number of other Oscar categories for which “The Revenant” is a worthy contender: Emmanuel Lubezki’s skillful cinematography, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s direction, and even the subtle soundtrack composed in collaboration among Ryuichi Sakamoto, Carsten Nicolai and Aaron Dessner all warrant an Oscar nod. Tom Hardy’s riveting performance as the despicable antagonist John Fitzgerald against DiCaprio’s Hugh Glass also does little to further Leo’s chances at finally nabbing the golden statue. If we are stacking up the best actor nominees and judging them against each other for pure acting skill exhibited in the films

in which they are nominated for, Michael Fassbender’s nuanced depiction of Steve Jobs should surely take the win. “I think [DiCaprio’s] best movie was ‘The Revenant’ because he speaks the least,” said junior communication studies major Cory Kaaukai. Kaaukai cited the fact that DiCaprio never truly dissolves into his roles in the same way that other, lesser-known actors do, ultimately damaging his prospects at Oscar acclaim. Some moviegoers think the Academy would have been better off awarding DiCaprio for one of his previous roles. Senior communication studies and entrepreneurship double major Abigail Goh, for example, thinks that DiCaprio’s performance in “The Wolf of Wall Street” was interesting enough to warrant an Oscar, but she also expressed a lukewarm sentiment

toward the awards show in general. “I feel like, at this point, are the Oscars even that meaningful?” Goh said. Goh makes a valid point. With this awards season steeped in controversy — from the #OscarsSoWhite conundrum to the problematic issue of cisgender male Eddie Redmayne portraying a transgender woman in “The Danish Girl” — do the nominations really depict public perceptions of Hollywood? Popular culture and opinions of Hollywood are shifting in a big way, especially among college students, and whether or not Leo wins for “The Revenant,” the Academy is clearly not changing with the times.

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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Five tips for parking in dreaded Drollinger Big Mac Gracie McManus Executive Editor

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f you have had the misfortune of being assigned to Drollinger Parking Plaza, then you understand my pain. The tightlypacked spaces allow little room for error; turning the wheel slightly too much in one direction won’t just be a hit on somebody’s car, but also a hit on your parent’s insurance premiums. And to make matters worse, just about everyone parks in Drollinger. All of those that live in the Leavey apartments, O’Malley apartments and Rains and McCarthy residence halls have the pleasure of parking their vehicles there — and don’t forget about commuter students. Good luck finding a spot. To top it off, fulltime students get access to this awesome garage for the bargain price of just $335 per semester. If you have trouble parking in Drollinger, read these tips that will hopefully make your time finding a space a little less hellish. 5. Park with the size of your car in mind. If you own a giant SUV, think carefully about when you decide to leave campus. When you come back, half of your options are going to be compact spots, and I’d be cautious to park in one of those. Once, I was following a big car through Drollinger when one of the last spots in the garage opened up, and you guessed it — it was a compact space. The driv-

er of the oversized vehicle tried to maneuver their way in, but quickly gave up and turned around. I swung my Toyota Corolla into the space while laughing maniacally and the other car continued circling in the parking deathtrap. I understand that some of you have big cars and like them that way, but time your excursions so there’s a chance of finding a spot when you get back. In my experience, the worst times to park are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and after 7 p.m. on Sundays.

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4. Park in U-Hall if you live in the Leavey apartments. All students who have access to Drollinger parking also have access to U-Hall parking on levels P2 and P3, but Drollinger is by far the most convenient for just about everybody — except perhaps for the people who live in the Leavey apartments. All it takes is a quick elevator ride and a walk across the pedestrian bridge and they’re home sweet home. Even better, U-Hall has so much parking with so few cars parked in it. Usually at least half of the spaces are available, which makes for an easy, relaxing experience. If everyone in the Leavey apartments moved over to U-Hall, there would be enough parking in Drollinger for all. 3. Ask people if they’re leaving. So you still want to park in Drollinger — fine, have it your way. One of the best ways to nab a spot during the day is rolling down your window and shouting at people who look like they’re

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In LMU’s own Drollinger parking lot, parking your car isn’t an easy task. To save yourself from an awful fender bender, check out our tips for surviving the dreaded Drollinger. walking back to their car — bonus points if they’re listening to music. Instead of stalking that person to their car, just ask them if they’re leaving so you don’t end up following someone all the way to the end of the garage just to find them walking back out to the street or up the stairs. It’s awkward and inconvenient for everybody. 2. Look for cars turning towards the exit of the garage.

you’re blessed by the parking gods and can find a spot near the front — or even in the front row — but we aren’t all so lucky. Look for cars that are turning left toward the garage exit and follow where they came from. That car is most likely leaving, since people looking for a space tend to turn right into a lane and circle around by turning right again into the next one. If that doesn’t work, then I wish you good parking karma and lots of luck.

This one might be lesser-known to the veterans of Drollinger, but I’ve found most of my success parking this way. Sometimes

1. Relax and take a deep breath. I’m not going to lie to you, most of these tips aren’t going to help much — Drollinger is just

that bad. So at the very least, try to find your inner calm and not stress out too much when you have to park with approximately three inches of clearance on either side. May the force of the parking gods be with you, and hopefully you’ll be able to find a spot within 20 minutes next time.

This is the opinion of Gracie McManus, a junior marketing major from Portland, Oregon. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email nmuldoon@theloyolan.com.

Events in L.A. to round out Black History Month Dancing Lee-murs Eric Lee

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lack History Month — the time of the year that commemorates important events and people from African American history — is heading into its final week. Luckily for you, Los Angeles is one of the most well-known cultural mixing pots in the world, and it’s a great place to explore the legacy of black men and women throughout history. Here are some ways you can celebrate Black History Month in the greater Los Angeles area. 5. Film Screening: “The Tuskegee Airmen.” When: Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. One way to become more educated about black history is through a powerful documentary. The County of Los Angeles Public Library is offering a free screening of “The Tuskegee Airmen,” a documentary about 450 brave African American military pilots who fought through the battlefields of WWII and the racist backlash on the American homefront. 4. Lecture: Carter G. Woodson African American History Series, Four Black Governors.

When: Sunday, Feb. 28 from 2 - 4 p.m. The California African American Museum is offering an opportunity to listen to a presentation about the four black men elected to serve as governors since the 19th century. More than 80 years after the end of the Reconstruction Era, Lawrence Douglas Wilder became the first African American to be elected as a U.S. governor. Such a monumental event in our nation’s history could certainly provide some interesting discourse and insight at this presentation. 3. Forgotten Founders: The Hidden African Ancestry of L.A. When: Feb. 21-29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In 1781, Los Angeles was founded by 44 diverse individuals. Not known to many, 26 of these individuals could trace their heritage back to Africa. The Pico House Historical Monument in Downtown Los Angeles will be hosting a free exhibit that explores this historical event, as well as the history of African descent in Mexico and the American West. This a great opportunity to check out the beautiful area of El Pueblo in Downtown L.A. 2. African American Festival When: Feb. 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Feb. 28 from 10 a.m.4:15 p.m.

The 14th Annual African American Festival is being held at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. This two-day event offers celebrations of Black History Month including live entertainment, arts and crafts and multicultural food. Participate in a drum circle and see a room full of glowing jellyfish in the same day. This event is $29.95 for general admission, and free for Aquarium members. 1. Celebrating the American Spirit – Battleship Iowa Salutes Black History Month When: On display until Monday, Feb. 29 The Battleship USS IOWA Museum in the L.A. Waterfront has been the host of many historical exhibitions in previous years. Until Feb. 29, an exhibition will be held commemorating five pioneering black servicemen of the Battleship IOWA. The exhibit will feature artifacts, news clippings and photography depicting their lives and contributions. Step on board the massive battleship and check out a fun way to explore the many contributions made by African American people.

This is the opinion of Eric Lee, a sophomore film/television production major from Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email nmuldoon@theloyolan.com

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The Pico House in El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument will be hosting one of many exhibits in Los Angeles that are celebrating Black History Month.

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The biggest Oscar snubs of the year: nominations Doon It Right Nicole Muldoon Life+Arts Editor

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he flashiest night in film is right around the corner: the Academy Awards. This Sunday, Feb. 28, we’ll finally get to discover which films, actors and directors the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted as the most laudable from the past year. This year’s batch of nominees hasn’t been received without controversy, however. While many are upset over several snubs of seemingly sure-to-be nominees, the primary controversy this year has been the resurgence of the infamous #OscarsSoWhite dispute. As a result, the Academy recently revamped their voting rules, which will hopefully lead to film nominations that are more reflective of the general population’s consensus next year. Regardless, this year’s nominees are in, as well as the film world’s opinions on which films were utterly snubbed this year. 4. Best Director Snub: Ridley Scott Despite “The Martian” receiving several Academy Award nominations — including Best Picture and Best Actor for Matt Damon’s performance — director Ridley Scott was perplexingly left out of the Best Director race. Scott masterfully directed a film that could have easily come off as just an-

other lost-in-space movie. Scott, who many anticipated would have a great chance at taking home the Academy Award, was left without a nomination. 3. Best Supporting Actor Snub: Jacob Tremblay Pint-sized, nine-year-old actor Jacob Tremblay was widely celebrated last year for his powerful performance in “Room.” In the film, he plays a young boy who has recently escaped the captivity of a kidnapper who kept him and his mother within the confines of a small room throughout the duration of his short life. Audiences praised Tremblay’s depth in the role despite his young age; yet, to the dismay of many, the Academy overlooked his enthralling performance. 2. Best Actor Snubs: Idris Elba, Will Smith, Michael B. Jordan Many cited the Best Actor snubs of Idris Elba, Will Smith, and Michael B. Jordan as evidence of the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. Audiences predicted that Elba would have a great shot at taking home the Academy Award this year for his performance in Netflix’s “Beasts of No Nation.” According to a Variety article titled “Oscar Snubs: Idris Elba, ‘Beasts of No Nation’ Top Digital Discussion of Missed Nominations,” the Internet’s most talked-about Best Actor snubs were in regards to Elba’s performance, as well as those given by Will Smith for “Concussion” and Michael B. Jordan for “Creed.” Of the actors, Idris Elba was by far the most buzzed-about.

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“Beasts of No Nation” is widely-regarded as one of the biggest Oscar snubs this year. Many cite its lack of nominations as evidence that the #OscarsSoWhite issue has arisen once again this year. “Idris Elba [in ‘Beasts of No Nation’] was truly horrifying as the commander of [child soldiers], and his performance sticks out to me as one of the best of 2015,” said Austin Bruns, a sophomore film and television production major. 1. Best Picture Snubs: “Beasts of No Nation,” “Ex Machina” “Ex Machina,” a science fictionpsychological thriller hybrid, was hailed as one of the best films of the year by many critics. Yet, because of its status as a smaller, uncon-

ventional film, it was unsurprising that the Academy overlooked it for the Best Picture category. “It was the best film I saw last year, and could definitely have been a contender for Best Picture if it had garnered a bigger audience,” said Bruns. “It’s a shame that small films like these don’t have the same opportunities to gain the same merit.” The lack of a Best Picture nomination for “Beasts of No Nation” also added fuel to the #OscarsSoWhite fire. While Idris Elba was the most talked-about

Best Actor snub, the film “Beasts of No Nation” was also the most frequently cited best Best Picture snub across the Internet. “’Beasts of No Nation was an incredibly well-done film that detailed the lives of child soldiers without being too exploitative,” said Bruns. “The movie and Elba both deserve more recognition.”

This is the opinion of Nicole Muldoon, a sophomore English major from Highland, California. Tweet comments to @ LALoyolan or email nmuldoon@laloyolan.

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Women’s basketball unprepared for WCC tourny The Hart Beat Ryan Hartnett Sports Editor

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he women’s basketball team may not be ready for the fast approaching West Coast Conference (WCC) tournament after they put on their lowest-scoring performance of the season on Thursday against the University of Santa Clara. A quick trip to the Bay Area against the Broncos and the University of San Francisco (USF) over the weekend resulted in two losses in which the Lions did not hold the lead for more than four minutes in both games combined. In fact, LMU did not hold the lead against USF for a single second. Any display of competitiveness against top teams is nowhere to be found this season as showtime approaches. LMU is competing in the WCC tournament for a chance to make it to the NCAA tournament over spring break next week in Las Vegas, Nevada. This team has been plagued by a horrendous amount of turnovers, inconsistent performances and slow starts that have put them at a disadvantage in almost every game that has come down to the wire. It is tough to imagine that a team that only scored 41 points last Thursday will even be able to compete in the WCC tournament. This team has proven they can compete; they lost to the no. 1 team in the WCC

Brigham Young University (BYU) by seven points just three weeks ago. Two weeks before that game, they lost to Santa Clara by one point and USF by two points in overtime. So how did the Lions manage to lose to the Broncos by 27 points and the Dons by nine points over this past weekend? Was this due to the absence of a top scorer? Yes. That contributed to the problem, but there’s so much more that has proven to bring the Lions down time and time again throughout this season, and nothing has been done to change these bad habits. Junior guard Leslie-Lopez Wood was absent from both games up north. She just recently broke the career threepoint record for the program. There is no report or update as to why she was absent. Unless the Lions stop letting history repeat itself, they are going to have as much fun in Vegas as a tenyear-old does when he gets dragged along and has to sit in the hotel while his parents gamble all weekend. The narrative that has dictated the Lions’ season consists of a slow start on offense for the first quarter — and sometimes even the first half — followed by a large number of turnovers that the other team always capitalizes on and finally tops off with inconsistent performances from the team as a whole. Just this past weekend, the Lions had a solid performance in the first quarter against Santa Clara as they only trailed the Broncos 14-11 at the end of the first. The slow start hit

the Lions in the second quarter as the Broncos outscored them 21-6. Then, on Saturday, USF dominated LMU 24-8 in the first period. The Lions made a valiant effort to come back against the Dons, but as the story has played out every time this year, it is just never enough to win. The case was the same one month ago when LMU took on USF at home. The Lions trailed 18-3 after the first quarter. They came back; they tied the game up, and it went to overtime. They fell to USF 75-73 in overtime. Opponents have outshot the Lions in the first half 992-868. Whereas, the Lions have outscored their opponents 1,014-997 in the second half. Turnovers also stifled the Lions over the weekend, as they have done multiple times this season. The Lions turned the ball over five times more than Santa Clara on Thursday. Turnovers were not as big of a factor in Saturday’s game against USF, but the slow start put the Lions in too big of a hole for them to recover. The Lions have turned the ball over fewer times than their opponents this year with 473 turnovers compared to their opponents’ 482. That small of a margin does not make that big of a difference as their opponents capitalize on turnovers and put the Lions down early in the game, usually making it tough for them to come back. Inconsistent performances are the nail in the coffin for this team as it struggles to prepare for the WCC tournament. Senior guard/forward

together, he can make the LMUTA list before the end of the season.

tent play has once again led her to appear on this list. Let’s see if she can make the list next week after the Lions play their final regular season game against rival Pepperdine University.

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Women’s basketball lost both of their games on the road during their Bay Area trip and will compete in the WCC tournament over spring break.

Sophie Taylor, senior guard Deanna Johnson and freshman forward Cheyanne Wallace lead the team in scoring this season. All three players were essentially nowhere to be found in the game against Santa Clara, as Taylor and Wallace scored under six points. Johnson had a solid performance with ten points, but did not play as well Saturday against USF as she scored just six points. In contrast, Taylor and Wallace came to play against USF as they scored 23 and 11 points, respectively.

The Lions could make a run in the WCC tournament by keeping turnovers low in the first half, capitalizing on early scoring chances and making sure every member brings out their best effort. I would not be surprised if LMU upsets any of the top-seeded teams because this Lions team is full of talent. This is the opinion of Ryan Hartnett, a freshman recording arts major from Fullerton, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com.

Brown shines in Jacko’s absence to earn top athlete Sully Speaks Jack Sullivan Senior Editor

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ith spring break just around the corner, all of the LMU spring sports teams have officially started their seasons. This past week featured athletes from seven different LMU teams competing against various foes. While some had tremendous success — such as the men’s tennis team picking up their first two wins of the season — others were not as fortunate — such as the women’s basketball team losing its two conference games. Through it all, there were plenty of excellent performances from the Lions. We will have our first ever honorable mention on the list this week because of stacked competition. Here are your LMU top athletes (LMUTA). Honorable mention: Petr Herman, sophomore forward, men’s basketball: If I could evaluate only one game per athlete in a week, then Herman would easily be a top contender. Herman picked up his first double-double as a Lion in the thrilling overtime win over the University of San Francisco (USF). He scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in only 23 minutes of action. He also padded his stats by picking up four assists and making three blocks. Unfortunately, Herman did not have as good of a game against Santa Clara University, putting up zeros in the five main statistical categories. If Herman can string two quality games

5. Blake Redman, junior righthanded pitcher, baseball: Redman, a transfer student from Oxnard Community College, began to immediately make an impact on the baseball team this season. The Lions opened their season against No. 11 Texas Christian University on the road, a tough game to start. Redman stepped onto the mound when the Lions were tied at 3-3 in the sixth inning. He was able to hold off the talented Horned Frogs, only allowing two hits out of the 12 batters he faced. In only 51 pitches, he was able to pick up five strikeouts and allowed no runs to help the Lions win 5-3. However, Redman cannot make it any higher on this list as he did not play in the next two games of the series, in which LMU lost 1-0 and 5-0. It will be interesting to see if the Lions will turn back to Redman down the stretch in close games in the future. 4. Sophie Taylor, senior guard/ forward, women’s basketball: A regular for LMUTA, Taylor once again had an incredible performance this week. In a game against Santa Clara University that completely stunted most of the Lions, Taylor had decent stats across the board, finishing with five points, five rebounds, an assist, a block and two steals in the 68-41 loss. However, Taylor exploded in the team’s game against USF to pick up her team-leading ninth double-double. She had 23 points against the Dons, more than any Lion had all week, and also grabbed 14 boards and three assists and steals. Taylor’s consis-

3. Steven Haney, redshirt sophomore guard/forward, men’s basketball: Since junior forward Adom Jacko has begun missing games due to injury, many players on the men’s basketball team have been forced to step up; Haney is one of them. The third leading scorer on the team, Haney went off this weekend against two West Coast Conference (WCC) opponents. First, he put up 17 points against Santa Clara in a close 76-72 loss. He even hit a three-pointer late in the game while he appeared to be fouled when the Lions were down by four. Had the foul been called, that would have been one of the most clutch plays by any Lion this season. He also had four rebounds, three assists and a steal against the Broncos. Haney improved upon his performance against Santa Clara when he went up against the Dons. He was the team’s leading scorer with 25 points and had seven rebounds in the 100-87 overtime win. He also shot 5-10 from the three-point line to bring his weekend total to 40 percent from long distance. Three-point shooting will be crucial for the Lions once they enter the WCC Basketball Championships, so Haney and other sharpshooters like senior guard David Humphries and sophomore guard/forward Joshua Spiers will need to keep it up for the final stretch. 2. Cristobal Rivera, senior, men’s tennis:

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The men’s basketball team will be competing in the WCC tournament over spring break in Las Vegas, Nevada. Adom Jacko’s return is still uncertain.

The men’s tennis team had been struggling so far this season. They lost their first four matches by a combined 21-7. However, things seemed to click for them this past week as they had two impressive wins, including a blowout against the University of Hawaii at 7-0 and a narrow win against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) at 4-3. The win against UNLV is especially impressive since they were 5-2 on the season before the match. One standout from these matches was Rivera, who was the only Lion to win both of his singles matches and his doubles matches this week. He defeated Igor Kolaric of Hawaii 6-1, 6-1 and beat UNLV’s Adam Gage-Brown 7-5, 6-2. With his doubles partner, junior Charles Boyce, also won their two doubles matches 6-1 and 6-4. The Lions will hope to continue their momentum when they face off against Northern Arizona University on March 1.

1. Brandon Brown, junior guard, men’s basketball: With Jacko out, the other half of the one-two-punch had to step up his game and so he did. Brown had two excellent performances against WCC opponents last week, picking up two doubledoubles in the process. He was the team’s leading scorer in the loss to Santa Clara, picking up 20 points while also earning 10 assists. He was not only focused on offense, however, as he also had five rebounds and a steal against the Broncos. Brown followed up that performance with a 17-point, 10-assist game against USF. He also had four rebounds and one steal against the Dons. Brown will go for his third straight doubledouble in the team’s regular-season finale against Pepperdine on Saturday.

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

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2016 season underway for LMU baseball

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The Lions took on USC last night at Page Stadium. The Lions were not able to complete the comeback as they ended up falling to USC 4-3. The Lions currently stand with a record of (1-4).

The Lions drop opening series against TCU; Lions Head Coach Jason Gill picks up 200th win. Jackson Tave and Tim DeVries Assistant Sports Editors @LoyolanSports

LMU Baseball opened its 2016 season this past weekend, taking one out of three games from the No. 19 Texas Christian University (TCU) Horned Frogs in Fort Worth, Texas. In the first game of the series, they secured a 5-3 victory before getting shutout in the second and third game. The victory in the opener was the 200th career win for LMU Head Coach Jason Gill as a Lion. Despite an initial 1-2 record, this Lions team has a lot to be excited about, including an opening night win over a top-20 team. In the win, junior pitcher JD Busfield threw the first 5.2 innings, allowing just three runs and striking out seven. Clutching to a 3-2 lead in the sixth, Busfield delivered the pitch to TCU freshman outfielder Josh Watson, who knocked a triple and scored on the same play after a throwing

error. Oxnard Community College transfer, junior Blake Redman, picked up a win in his LMU debut, as he struck out five in the final 3.1 innings, not allowing a run, and helping the Lions retake the lead 4-3 in the eighth before closing it out. The Lions failed to get the bats going in the final two games of the series as they were shutout 1-0 and 5-0 in those games. “We just put too much pressure on ourselves when we had runners in scoring position,” said sophomore outfielder Billy Wilson. “We tried to land a big knock-out blow with bases clearing double instead of just taking what the defense gave us.” Wilson, like the rest of the Lions, played well in the first game, going 1-3 with a run scored, then went a combined 0-5 with a strikeout in the last two games. “There is no other feeling like opening day and the fact that we had the opportunity to play a top program in the nation made it much more exciting,” said Wilson. “Although we only took one from TCU, I think we still showed we can play with anyone in the nation. Our team is definitely upset that we couldn’t pull out one more win

because we know that we easily could have.” The Lions enter the 2016 season predicted to finish where they ended up in the standings at the end of the 2015 last season — ranked third in the West Coast Conference (WCC.) The 10 head coaches of the WCC were the voters in the poll that predicts the Lions will finish in third place. “If you ask anyone associated with our team, we will tell you that we are the number one team in the conference,” said Wilson. “The thing about baseball is if you don’t show up on a given day, you’re going to lose. Our defense and pitching have been top-class, and if we stay consistent offensively, we have a good shot at making a run this year.” The Lions boast two All-WCC players entering this season, as junior outfielder Austin Miller and sophomore right-handed pitcher Sean Watkins were both recognized for the 2016 AllWCC preseason team. Miller was selected as AllWCC second-team at the end of last season. In 2015, Miller started all 55 games for the Lions where he recorded a batting average of .316 and scored 43 runs. Watkins made 17 appearances

last year as a freshman and recorded the best earned run average (ERA) on the team with a 1.89 ERA. In conference play, he appeared nine times posting a fourth-best 2.08 ERA. Watkins also displayed some power from the batter’s box, matching a team lead last season with six home runs. Watkins was also named the 2015 LMU Male Freshman Athlete of the Year. Lion players were not the only ones receiving preseason accolades and opportunities. Gill will serve on the coaching staff of the 2016 US Collegiate National Team. This is Gill’s second selection to the national squad, after coaching alongside University of Oregon Head Coach George Horton in 2012. Horton was an assistant back in 2012, but now he will lead the 2016 National Team, bringing back Gill as an assistant. Former LMU coach Dave Snow will also serve as a bench coach for the national team. “I think Coach Gill’s 200th win shows how he has turned around the program and where this program is headed,” said Wilson. “The past two years we have been in the Conference Championship and the quality of recruits we bring in each year will definitely continue that winning culture.”

As far as scheduling goes for the upcoming season, no one can say that the Lions took it easy on themselves, especially opening against the alwaystalented TCU Horned Frogs. In March, the team will set out on a grueling nine-game road trip featuring two double-headers. After a week at home, the Lions will begin conference play with another eight straight road games. Twenty-three of the team’s first 28 games are away from home. The schedule also features non-conference games against UC Irvine and Long Beach State University. After facing USC Tuesday, the team will look ahead to Friday as they play San Jose State in a three-game series. “I’m most excited to get to travel across the country and compete against some of the best teams in the nation,” said Wilson. “After the way we ended last year, I can’t wait to get back into the Conference Tournament.” After consecutive seasons ending with losses in the Conference Championship, the Lions are determined and talented enough to make the third time a charm and make a run at their first Conference Championship since 2000.

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The sports world converges on Spring 2016 Tim Time

top spot in the ever-tough Western conference.

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March Madness:

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As we enter the final week of February, the college basketball landscape begins to settle from its constantly shifting form as talk of conference rankings, RPIs and the beloved March Madness brackets picks up. With the regular season coming to a close this weekend, Villanova will presumably be the number one overall team with a 24-5 record. The Wildcats have been number one in the polls for the last three weeks. Last season they were a one-seed, but were upset early in the first round of the tournament. While a lot can change in rivalry week, if today was selection day, the next three teams in the polls would be Kansas, Oklahoma and Virginia. However, in the airtight ACC, Miami, North Carolina or Duke could find their way into the No. 1 mix, as well as teams like Michigan State, Xavier and Iowa. On the other end of the spectrum, you could name a handful of teams in any of the major conferences that are vying for last-minute spots. With every gap between teams being hairthin, who’s in and who’s out could literally come down to the final seconds of the season.

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s seasons change, so too does the landscape of sports. Spring of 2016 is chock-full of compelling — and, in some cases, historic — story lines. The NBA playoff race, the beginning of MLB and MLS seasons, the Champions League and the NCAA basketball tournaments all coincide in late February, leaving some sports fans’ heads spinning. Here’s a quick look at some of what’s going on around the world of sports today: Warriors Chasing History: Many are citing an All-Star weekend hangover for the Golden State Warriors as the reason for last week’s 32-point loss to the Trail Blazers. Regardless, Golden State now sits at 50-5, and is still on pace to reach the historic 73-win mark. When the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls finished 72-10, they were actually one game behind where the Warriors currently stand at 486. A couple of shaky performances from Golden State over the last few games have people wondering if they’ll maintain less than 10 losses, but 17 of the team’s final 28 games are at home. In Oracle Arena, the team holds a perfect 240. Incredibly enough, San Antonio has just three fewer wins than the Warriors, so a bad loss here or there could knock the Warriors out of the

Baseball is Back: Spring training is underway once again, meaning the start of another baseball season. The Chicago Cubs are Vegas’ favorite to win

the World Series this year, and by a considerable margin. The sports books have the odds set at 4-1 for the Cubs, who finished as the National League runner-up a year ago, and no other team has odds in the single digits. The Dodgers and Astros are at 10-1, followed by the Mets and the Red Sox at 12-1. Last year’s reigning champion, the Kansas City Royals, are favored at 18-1. At the MGM, the Cubs have attracted more bets than the last six teams combined. Opening day is April 3, and the four-game slate features match-ups between the Cubs and the Angels, as well as a World Series rematch, as the Mets take on Kansas City. Stars Shine League:

Champions

The knockout stage of soccer’s largest club championship is underway. The weekend’s games saw Wolfsburg, Real Madrid, Benfica and Paris-Saint Germain get victories in the first leg. Tuesday features two world class fixtures as Arsenal took on the ever dangerous FC Barcelona. To nobody’s surprise, FC Barcelona won easily behind superstar striker Lionel Messi, who scored both goals in the 2-0 win. Elsewhere in Europe, Juventus and Bayern Munich played to a 2-2 draw. Munich had a multitude of chances in the first half and forward/midfielder Thomas Muller drew first blood in the 45th-minute. Winger Arjen Robben added a second goal for Bayern in the 55th-minute, but Juve came storming back, scoring

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The Golden State Warriors, led by MVP guard Steph Curry, are 50-5 this season, and are ahead of the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls’ record pace. two in quick succession to equalize. Wednesday, Dynamo Kiev faces Manchester City and PSV squares off against Atlètico Madrid. What should come as no surprise to anyone is the name atop the scoring list. Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s 12 Champions League Goals are five more than the next person on the list: Robert

Lewandowski of Bayern Munich, who has seven goals thus far. Real Madrid will rely on Ronaldo to continue to produce goals as the tournament progresses. This is the opinion of Tim De Vries a freshman undeclared engineering major from Lake Oswego, Oregon. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com.

Athlete ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Trevor Tracy Sport: Club Ice Hockey

Class: Senior

Major: Entrepreneurship

Hometown: Burbank, Calif.

Q: Q: What's your favorite goal you've scored this season? A: I scored with about five seconds left to beat USC the very first game of the season. We bussed a bunch of students in, so it was a pretty fun environment. Q: Whatʼs one thing the LMU community doesnʼt know about you? A: I guess that I’m really funny; but, I’m usually really shy when I first meet people, so I’m sure that they would know that I was shy, but not that I, you know, crack jokes. I’m sure some of my teammates know though. Q: Where is your favorite place to watch a hockey game? A: At home. I like going to the arenas, but I like being at home and watching it on TV with some friends and in the comforts of your own house. You can go get a snack whenever you want or whatever, and watch all the replays in slow motion and everything. Q: “Miracle” or the “Mighty Ducks”? A: “Miracle”. Hands down. Q: Best off-campus spot to grab food? A: Man, there’s so many. Probably Señor G’s.

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? A: New Zealand. I’ve heard a lot of really cool things about New Zealand, and I’ve always wanted to check it out. I’ve seen some cool documentaries and stuff. Q: Are there any hockey players who inspire you? A: It’s hard to nail it down to one. There’s always a long list, but I would say one guy, he’s local — Anze Kopitar for the Kings. He’s an awesome player. We kind of play a similar style; we’re both big guys, so he’s just a good guy to try and emulate on the ice. Q: Whatʼs your favorite movie? A: I hate this question. There’s so many movies. … I always say this one for whatever reason: — “Lords of Dogtown.” Q: Would you rather go out for a beach day or a hike? A: Beach day, for sure. Q: Would you rather score the winning goal in overtime or in shootouts? A: Overtime. It’s an actual goal then. Q: Coachella or Stagecoach? A: Stagecoach. I’ve been to Stagecoach; I haven’t been to Coachella yet. Q: Whatʼs your favorite class youʼve taken at LMU? A: Basically any of my entrepreneurship classes. I love all of my professors, and I feel like I’m learning a lot in all of those classes. I also have a class this semester that’s really awesome. It’s an elective; it’s called Surfin’ Science, and I really like that class too.

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SPORTS

SCORES UPDATE BASEBALL

LION

4-3 L

vs. USC

SPORTS

M. BBALL

100-87 W

6-5 W

SOFTBALL

vs. BETHUNE COOKMAN

81-72 L

W. BBALL

vs. USF

at. USF

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Loyola Rugby takes Doherty Cup 32-0 Doherty Cup goes to Loyola in Rugby match against Occidental College Daniel Palladini

Assistant Sports Editor @LoyolanSports

Loyola Rugby of LMU defeated longtime rival Occidental College in the Doherty Cup 32-0 this past weekend. Loyola entered the game sitting in second place in Division III of the Gold Coast Conference and left Saturday’s game sitting in first place as the champions of the annual game dating back to 1965. “This was a big win for us. We still have to go out and beat Whittier in some fashion. I don’t know if we have to beat them, but we have to at least pick up one bonus point, which would probably give us the title, but you know you don’t back into the championship game,” said Loyola Head Coach Ray Thompson. “We have to go out and beat Whittier to wrap this thing up.” Although Loyola boasted a shutout, the game was not as easy as the final box score may suggest. Occidental sat at the top of the GCC before Saturday’s game. They also bolstered four wins this season, with their highest scoring performance a 47-7 victory over Cal Poly Pomona on Jan 30. Every player battled for 80 minutes, and Loyola had a couple of big runs that resulted in scores. “Big win for us. Occidental has been our rival for 50 years and this game every year is just a donnybrook. You could see it in the way our players were hitting up and down, back and

forth,” said Thompson. “I saw the ball go from one five-yard line to the other five-yard line and back again. [Occidental] is a massively competitive team, they are a fit team, and a skilled team and we beat them.” Occidental was unable to get any substantial or consistent offense going until the end of the game when they came close to a score, but Loyola’s defense was not about to let them, preserving the shutout. A strong offense supported by a rock-solid defensive performance carried Loyola to the shutout victory. “Our backs ran straight, and we counter-attacked very well,” said Thompson. “Our deep three played well—by deep three I mean the two wings and the fullback. For the most part, we kept the ball on their part of the field, which allowed us, for the most part, to keep the ball on the offensive side of the field for us. So that allowed us to take a lot of kicks to touch, keep them a long way from the goal-line — that was really useful.” The Doherty Cup honors Darren Doherty (‘02), who passed away in 2003. Doherty played on the rugby team during his time at LMU under Thompson’s guidance. “The Doherty Cup is on the line in this game every year. The Cup goes to the player with the most competitive spirit, which represents Darren Doherty,” said Thompson. “He was a wonderful young man, so there is a lot on the line in this game.” Occidental’s Anthony “AC” Zepponi won this year’s Doherty Cup. The next game for the Loyola is against Whittier. If the they win, they will continue into the playoffs.

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Loyola improves to a 3-0 in conference play after another blowout win. The Doherty Cup has been played every year since 1965, making it the longest consecutively played college rugby game on the West Coast.

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