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“Belief is contagious,” said Common, recent Oscar and Golden Globe-winning hip-hop artist, who delivered the keynote speech to more than 700 LMU students and community members for First Amendment Week last night, Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Burns Back Court. Common spoke about embracing his First Amendment rights, finding your path and embracing your greatness. He opened the speech with a freestyle rap about LMU and stayed to answer questions and take selfies with audience members.
Three fraternities at LMU have now been suspended by their national offices in response to three separate allegations of hazing and a complaint has been filed against a fourth, according to the University. The Phi Delta Theta colony on campus was notified of suspension on Feb. 7, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Development Dan Faill confirmed. In the following week, LMU chapters Lambda Chi Alpha and Beta Theta Pi received notice of their suspensions on Feb. 11 and Feb. 13, respectively. Faill and Alexandra Froehlich, who are both assistant directors of Student Leadership and Development, acknowledge that so many fraternity sanctions in such a short amount of time is unusual at LMU – three national suspensions in such quick succession has never happened before in Faill’s seven-anda-half year tenure here. While the news seems abnormal for LMU, the broader media demonstrates that it corresponds with a trend at universities nationwide. Greek organizations across the country have filled the press with reports and investigations of hazing, sexual assault and other various incidents, to the point where some universities are taking direct and deliberate action to restrict Greek life. Clemson University temporarily suspended all its fraternities in September after the death See Fraternity | Page 4
LMU receives record Student attempts number of applicants suicide in Leavey 6 This year, there were 13,240 freshman applicants for fall 2015, the most in LMU history. Amanda Lopez Asst. News Editor @amandalo
Midterm season is here, but LMU students are not the only ones working hard. This year, the University received 13,240 freshman applications, a recordbreaking number that represents a 10 perent increase from 12,082 applications in 2014 and a 17 percent increase from 11,474 applications in 2013. The LMU Office of Undergraduate Admission is currently in the process of reviewing applications for the Class of 2019, and it plans to continue this process throughout March in order to keep its promise of sending out final decisions before April 1. According to Michael Keane, the senior research associate at Enrollment Management, LMU plans to enroll 1,325 incoming freshmen this fall. Keane
analyzed how this year’s applicant pool compared to last year’s in regards to geographic region. “About 7 percent of the fall 2015 freshman applicants are international students, compared to 6 percent in fall 2014. About 63 percent of the applicants are domestic (U.S. citizens) students from California, compared to 65 percent in fall 2014. So, the number and proportion of international applicants and applicants from outside California both increased this year,” Keane said. Director of Undergraduate Admission Matthew Fissinger expanded on the statistics behind this year’s applications. He is confident that this year’s applicants will result in a diverse freshman class that aligns with LMU’s values. “All of our schools and colleges have seen increases, and the number of applications is up from both men and women and across all ethnicities. So, we feel pretty good that we’ll be able to maintain a healthy balance and mix of students in the entering class,” he said. Fissinger also noted that applicants’ See Freshmen | Page 4
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A junior student in the Leavey 6 apartments attempted suicide yesterday afternoon. 5 L.A.P.D. cars, two L.A.F.D. fire trucks and an ambulance responded to the scene. If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call 911 or contact Student Psychological Services at (310) 338-2868. For more on this story, see laloyolan.com.
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Students sign away First Amendment rights at annual Food for Freedom
At the Loyolan’s Food for Freedom event, 144 LMU students signed away their First Amendment rights and received a free slice of pizza and a t-shirt. The primary goal of the event was to show how much we rely on our First Amendment rights. The event also featured LMU’s improv team, Laser Squad Bravo, who sang, danced and interacted with participants to enforce the loss of their rights. [First Amendment Week continues tonight with Eboo Patel’s keynote speech in St. Robert’s Auditorium at 6 p.m.]
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This issue, Outgoing This issue, Managing Editor in Chief Zaneta Editor Dan Raffety Pereira sits down sits down with Heada Eboo Patel, with Coach Max Good, First Amendment Week head coach of the 2015 keynote speaker. LMU’s men’s basketball team to talk about the upcoming season.
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Can you summarize your goal or mission as it relates to fostering interfaith dialogue in one sentence?
At Interfaith Youth Core, our long-term mission is to help make interfaith cooperation a social norm. That’d be my one sentence.
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How did you decide to dedicate your life to this work?
It was a combination of the role that religion was increasingly playing in my life during my latter years of college and my first years out of college that kind of inspired me to meet the role it had begun to play, my friendship and admiration for individuals and heroes from a range of religious traditions and therefore my recognitions of the commonalities amongst those traditions. And third, the ugly role religion was playing in politics and public discourse and my belief that faith ought to be a bridge of cooperation rather than a bludgeon of domination and that we could make it so.
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As a Catholic University, what specific benefits and challenges might we at LMU face in doing this interfaith work?
I think it’s almost all benefits. My first faith hero when I was in college was a Catholic – it was Dorothy Day, who founded the Catholic Worker movement. Catholic universities in the United States, but also abroad, have long been homes to religiously diverse students and faculty. In fact, I’m in this country because my dad came to an MBA program at Notre Dame University in the 1970s and my parents were both educated in Catholic schools and universities in India. Catholic intellectuals have articulated both theologies and public philosophies of pluralism that have greatly benefited the American civil society; probably the most famous figure in that whole group is John Courtney Murray. So I think Catholicism has a clear, articulate and inspiring theology of interfaith cooperation.
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You’ve written two books; is there a phrase or idea in your writing you’re particularly proud of? People talk about the importance of bridges all the time. But bridges don’t fall from the sky or rise from the ground. People have to build them.
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You were a Rhodes Scholar and have traveled to many places around the world. What do you believe are the benefits of living abroad?
One is that you realize you’re part of the human condition and you see all different corners of it – that is a beautiful thing. You realize that other countries and communities have their own narratives that give great meaning to the lives of those people. You have new eyes on your own country and, at least for me, every time you have a new experience you learn new things about who you are and who you want to be and I think there are few more radical new experiences that you can have than spending a meaningful amount of time abroad.
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If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you try?
I would go on tour with Buddy Guy and play guitar with him. Actually, I would beatbox for Common; that’s what I would do if I couldn’t fail.
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In Memoriam
ASLMU elections are right around the corner for those students who are interested in getting involved with LMU’s student government. Students interested in running who have not yet attended an informational meeting must attend tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 5 p.m. in Malone 112 AB. The Declaration of Candidacy Meeting for final candidates will take place Friday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m. in Malone 112 AB.
Loyola Law School alumnus Liam E. McGee (’84) passed away on Feb. 13 after battling cancer for two years. He served on the LMU Board of Trustees from 2003 to 2010 as well as the Loyola Law School Board of Overseers. He served in other roles such as chairman, president and CEO of The Hartford and president of the Consumer and Small Business Bank for Bank of America as well. He also spent more than 30 years as a financial services business leader. Family and friends celebrated his life with a funeral mass on Feb. 24 in Huntington Beach. The family asks that any donations be made to the Liam E. McGee Memorial Fund supporting the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital or Junior Achievement of Southwest New England.
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The First Amendment is the bedrock for our rights and freedoms in this country. I think it is a remarkable set of words, particularly about, of course, freedom of speech, assembly and religion. And it creates the condition for a free and diverse citizenry and society.
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of a fraternity pledge marked the 15th serious incident related to fraternities over the course of a month. Dartmouth University recently announced its plan to forbid the pledging process, institute a new sexual violence prevention program and prohibit hard liquor on campus in response to alleged misconduct by Greek organizations. Just this month, Cal State Northridge (CSUN) suspended its third fraternity after a hazing incident. CSUN also made headlines last summer when it banned all pledging activity in response to the death of a student during a hiking-related hazing incident. When asked why there has been so much recent reportage of incidents in Greek life both at LMU and nationally, Faill suggested “a heightened sense of awareness of potential incidents.” He highlighted the new member education program as a potential reason for increased awareness within organizations at LMU. “We’ve been doing a new member education series,” said Faill. “What we’ve really started doing now is refine that and what it means and healthy relationships and accountability.” He added that various community members outside of Greek life have also started to report any suspicious activity they see to him. “If someone sees something out of the ordinary, they’ll just let us know, either in an email or a phone call or various reports from community members,” said Faill. Froehlich suggested that nationwide, higher education is moving toward greater accountability
when it comes to incidents in Greek life. “It’s very much about bringing things, when we hear them, to the forefront,” said Froehlich. “I think that that really shows we’re moving forward.” Whether LMU would ever take larger-scale action like Dartmouth, Clemson or CSUN in response to issues in Greek organizations depends on the severity of the incident, according to Faill. “I think if there was something egregious enough, the University would definitely take some sort of action,” said Faill. “But it’s our hope, it’s our goal, it’s our job to make sure that we never get to that point.” For Faill, part of ensuring that incidents in Greek organizations do not reach that level of severity is following a specific protocol to report any and all concerns brought forward to Greek Life. “When a complaint or an allegation or any issue … is brought to our attention, we move that forward to [the Department of Public Safety (DPS)] for investigation,” said Faill. “Subsequently to that, we notify the national organization. What each national organization decides to do from there is completely up to them.” This process resulted in the suspension of Phi Delta Theta, Lambda Chi Alpha and Beta Theta Pi by their respective national offices. A separate policy violation complaint that Greek Life received recently about Sigma Phi Epsilon has not yet evoked any action from the fraternity’s national headquarters. All four fraternities are currently pending investigation by DPS. Once each DPS investigation is complete, the cases will be passed on to Judicial Affairs. According to Froehlich, the final
step is an assessment in Judicial Affairs. “Judicial Affairs decides if it’s … actionable or not, and if they are going to hold students accountable, hold an organization accountable or whatnot. But really, that comes out of the content that is found in the report with Public Safety,” said Froehlich. During the investigation, DPS and Judicial affairs look into allegations while Greek Life focuses its efforts on dispelling rumors, having ongoing discussions with chapter leaders and ensuring that suspended organizations remain a part of the Greek community in any way possible. “It’s our job to not only squash the rumors but to empower the students to squash them as well,” said Faill. “[The suspended organizations] may not be able to meet or do events on campus, but that doesn’t mean that they are not still a part of our community … our job is to figure out how we can still engage so that they don’t feel completely left out.” Sophomore English major Lindsay Adams, vice president of public relations and marketing for Greek Council, echoed Faill, explaining that the Greek Council’s executive board has been discouraging rumors and ensuring that all organizations are respected at this time. “We only have so much authority. Basically our job is to empower and respect all organizations, so we’re just trying to help and collaborate as best we can,” said Adams. For now, the suspended organizations are collaborating with Greek Life and their national offices to follow procedures and work toward lifting their suspensions. While Beta Theta Pi President
on sharing students’ background stories and successes through student profiles and blog posts, which have helped define LMU for prospective students. She believes that the positivity emulated by LMU students and faculty is infectious to prospective students. Above all, Weatherall believes that all of these attributes combined has made the application process more competitive this year. Nevertheless, she ensures that the
Admissions team will continue to spend time carefully looking over each application. “Having over 1,000 more applicants does make some of the decisions more difficult. It certainly takes more reading time to give each one the attention they deserve. But in the end, what it truly means is that we have a wonderful opportunity to bring in a very strong class that reflects the mission and tradition of excellence at LMU,” Weatherall said.
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) recently released a Community Safety Alert for LMU and its surrounding area regarding the reported rape that occurred at an off-campus Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Halloween party on Nov. 1. The report, sent on Feb. 13, included the above sketch of the suspect. Casey Sweeney and Lambda Chi Alpha President Chris Abele did not respond to requests for comment, Phi Delta Theta President Victor Heinen expressed his eagerness to move forward. “[M]yself and our entire colony have been cooperating with our
General Headquarters, local alumni officials and LMU officials in an investigation,” said Heinen. “[W]e are excited to resume operation and are ready to resume our goal to help our men become greater versions of themselves and to better the LMU community.”
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GPAs and SAT scores have gone up this year, resulting in an increase in both the quantity and academic achievement of applicants. Maureen Weatherall, the vice provost for enrollment management, believes that the continuous rise in applicants stems from a variety of factors; the wide array of opportunities offered at LMU along with the proximity to Los Angeles’ popular destinations encouraged more students to apply. The admissions team has widened the domestic and international geographic regions in which they recruit, which has successfully introduced more students to LMU. Weatherall shared a few other characteristics that she believes have influenced students’ decisions to apply to LMU, including LMU’s ranking as third in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Regional Universities (West).” “Our prestige, very strong rankings and our position as the Jesuit/Marymount University in the southwest United States, combined with our reputation as an institution that is focused on the development of the whole person, is very attractive to students and their families,” Weatherall said. Furthermore, Weatherall expressed that the admissions team has put a larger emphasis
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Students speak out at ‘Selma’ screening On Monday, Feb. 23, students and community members filled Mayer Theater to watch a screening of “Selma.” The event kicked off The Los Angeles Loyolan’s First Amendment Week 2015 and was co-sponsored by ASLMU and the School of Film and Television. Following the screening, a student panel offered their thoughts on the film and facilitated an audience discussion. Read some of the panelists’ key points below.
“While a lot has changed, the race differential has not.” “There was this visceral system of oppression that was upheld in order to silence black voices. And so with that right to vote we have people who were able to register, who were able to vote and who were able to elect black officials, which allowed the system of oppression to be broken down from the inside and from its root, which is the government.”
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“All of the work that had been done by Dr. King has changed the world we live in immensely, but a lot of what you saw in the movie is playing out every day in American culture. Police brutality is the same. One of the first scenes in the film is the Birmingham church bombing, and we shouldn’t look at that as an injustice separate or different or any more systematic than the killings of Tamir Rice or Trayvon Martin or Jessie Hernandez because they’re the same.” Mekleit Dix
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“Another important piece of Selma as a historical moment is that it really was a strong illustration of American racial politics at the time, and it really exposed the hypocrisy of American identity because you have our pledge of allegiance, which ends with ‘with liberty and justice for all,’ but for black people there was no liberty and there was no justice without the right to vote.”
“One of ‘Selma’s’ greatest stylistic accomplishments is its use of visual metaphors, and that it does this treading a fine line between using these visual metaphors to accent the themes of the film without undermining its realism. I think it accomplishes this most obviously through the slow-motion technique – every time there is a scene of mayhem, a scene of carnage of some type, they are portrayed in slow-motion. … I think that the point of that was to really force the audience to focus in on the tragedy of these casualties. These people who were victims of this kind of violence, they weren’t just additions to a body count. They were somebody’s child, somebody’s friend, and I think through the slow-motion, we’re forced to be re-sensitized to the gravity of those tragedies. “ Brennan Gilpatrick
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n the next year, a lot of things are changing at LMU. Twelve months from now, the University will have a new president, a Convo-less class schedule and move towards a four-credit course system. Many more, perhaps larger, changes are still unforeseen as we head towards mid-term of our spring semester. We at the Loyolan are transitioning as well. We are pleased to welcome a new staff, comprised of new and returning members, who will be taking the helm as of next Monday. This new staff is uniquely positioned to lead the Loyolan, as a completely student-run media organization, into what will be the final year of our threeyear process toward becoming a digital-first publication. We are proud of how the Loyolan has developed in the first two years of this process, making changes like printing once a week, adopting a new logo and overall design and becoming a genuine online presence with new digital content published every day of the week. Our activity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram has ensured that wherever you are, we are too. With fresh faces, of course, comes a new set of goals and a renewed sense of purpose. While our goal is always to deliver quality, responsible news and opinions, passing the reins to a new staff with a new editor in chief ensures that the Loyolan is constantly changing and adapting to the needs and wants of the students it hopes to serve. Throughout the changes of the coming year, the Loyolan will strive to meet the informational needs of the LMU community in new, and innovative ways. Students, staff, faculty and community members can expect content that is more accessible, relevant and responsible. First, we aim to be accessible. Don’t be surprised if you see the Loyolan popping up in more places. This week, we celebrate our annual
First Amendment Week event, which promotes a dialogue between the community and the Loyolan via multiple events. Going forward, we hope to maintain this public visibility yearround through more community engagement. We will continue to print once a week with digital content daily. But more importantly, we will do our best to include more voices. This is your paper as much as ours, and we need you to help us make it great. Second, we aim to always be relevant to our readers. We want to bring you the stories you want to read and all the breaking news that is pertinent to LMU. The Loyolan should be a platform for informative and inspirational stories that showcase our campus – the good, the bad and the ugly. Third, we aim to be responsible. Being a journalist in the digital age can often lead to unethical choices in exchange for click bait. As we find our place within the sea of online news resources, we hope to maintain the University’s ethical, Jesuit moral compass. We are accountable for what we publish both in print and online and on both fronts we hope to be models of ethical college journalism. Growing pains are to be expected with any transition. But change is good. Undergoing a major change mid-semester may seem crazy. Usually at this point, we have become accustomed to our schedule and already have a clear idea of how we are faring in each one of our classes. But maybe this time of transition at the Loyolan will inspire you to change your routine at an unorthodox time. Perhaps you’ll find more time for working out, or exploring the wonderful city. Maybe it’s a wake up call to buckle down and put more effort towards that challenging class. Whatever it is, change and transition are always good – even when they happen at unexpected times.
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Dear Editor: Last week, ASLMU launched our Check Your Privilege campaign as a way to engage the LMU community in reflection and dialogue around a topic rarely discussed – privilege. Throughout the week, students were encouraged to think critically about their own privileges and the ways to become an advocate for others who may not share the same privileges. In response to Audrey Liviakis’ opinion piece [”Don’t just check your privelege, change it” published Feb 11], I fully agree with her statement that “there needs to be some form of follow-through, some action that leads to concrete reformation.” This campaign emphasized that we cannot stop at becoming aware of and thankful for the privileges we have. Rather, we must recognize them as ways to become allies for each other in our everyday lives. The closing “How to be an Ally Workshop” focused on the ways privilege has existed in our everyday lives here at LMU. Students were broken up into groups and given a specific privilege to act it out in a scenario. Then, students were asked to reenact the scene with how an ally would respond, giving students the opportunity to take everyday LMU occurrences and construct concrete actions to use their privileges to advocate for others. On large posters, individual privileges were named and students were invited to write one way they can be an ally for those who don’t have those privileges. This workshop aimed to provide students with a greater awareness of the everyday effects of privilege, as well as concrete actions to become allies for each other, especially on the LMU campus. ASLMU thanks everyone who took part in this campaign and we hope to continue this important dialogue to ensure that we, as the LMU community, continue to be men and women for and with others. Best wishes, Rochelle Kwan ASLMU Chair of University Affairs
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Exercise your First Amendment rights Litz Blitz Sarah Litz
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he First Amendment is a law that we take for granted in the United States. It gives us the right to form and practice religion; along with the freedoms of speech, press, assembly and petition. We may not be conscious of them, but every day we use these rights. LMU is a community that shares many of the same beliefs in order to spark change, challenge injustices and create a better campus. Considering this week is First Amendment Week, everyone should realize and practice their rights to the fullest extent. Here are a few ways you can exercise your First Amendment rights on campus: 1. Protest: History has always included protests – the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam, the March on Washington for Civil Rights, even the Boston Tea Party – but it doesn’t stop there. Protesting can be seen from the streets of Los Angeles to Founders Pavilion. There aren’t huge political rallies on campus, but protests do not need to be loud to be heard. Last semester, students participated in a silent protest for Domestic Violence Awareness month to raise awareness of the issue. Powerful actions speak louder than any words. If you don’t like something, if you don’t agree with the way things are being done, you have the ability to get the word out
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The First Amendment allows us to express these freedoms, but how can we show them at LMU? about it effectively and peacefully. 2. Practice (or don’t) whatever religion you want: Around the world and throughout history, people have fought and died in the name of religion. The First Amendment gives us the freedom to express and practice each of our unique religions, while also protecting our right to abstain from religious affiliation entirely. By making the choice to go to Sunday mass, participate in a campus-wide Shabbat dinner every semester or partake in no specific rituals at all, we all express
our own personal views on religion. We are a community of people all practicing different religions openly on campus. From Catholicism to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, we set an example on campus for people expressing their right to religion. 3. Find others with your beliefs: LMU has a wide variety of student organizations where you can find people who think the same way that you do. Band together to speak out against injustices or meet to expand each other’s knowledge.
However you want to do it, just go out and meet each other. Students have already come together to create organizations such as Students Supporting Israel at LMU and the Womens’ Rights Organization of LMU, but if you think there’s another viewpoint that’s not being shared, get your idea out there. It’s your right to assemble and to find other people out there who think the same way you do. 4. Talk it out: If you have something to share, get it out there. It’s your right to speak about or pub-
lish your ideas. You could submit an article to the Loyolan, post on your Facebook page or talk to other students at Convo. Voicing your ideas is the first step to solving the problem that you see. By starting the conversation either out loud or in print, you are exercising your right to freedom of speech. Your voice is just as important as anyone else’s, and it’s your right to speak it. 5. Challenge authority: We can already petition to change our grades, but don’t forget that challenging authority doesn’t stop there. It’s our right to petition, to speak and to assemble against the injustices we see. As students, professors and administrators we check whoever is above us and balance each other’s powers to create a democratic community of honest individuals. Don’t be afraid to challenge the normal way of thought and to recognize that there’s a different viewpoint to every situation. You could even challenge every word in this article. If something needs to be changed, don’t be afraid to be the one to start it. There’s no better time to start expressing your freedoms than during First Amendment Week here at LMU. Your rights don’t end after this week is over, so continue expressing those rights in order to build a better community and be a model for the rest of the world.
This is the opinion of Sarah Litz, a junior English major from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinon, or email slitz@theloyolan.com.
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10 things I learned freshman year Way Too Aashna
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efore coming to college, I spent days on end reading articles that dealt with anything remotely close to the term “freshman” – an activity I’m sure a lot of you did too. What to do, what not to do, what to expect. It’s funny how prepared I thought I was for the collegiate experience. Turns out I didn’t even come close to knowing what being a freshman actually feels like. Here are ten things I learned my freshman year. 1. Do. NOT. Skip. Classes: You won’t realize when, or even how, that A turned into a C-. 2. Study Buddies: While we’re on that note, never ever have a study group with that one friend who’s an extrovert. They will talk. The entire time. 3. Hook-Ups: Don’t expect your one-night stand/hookup to turn into something. Anything. You guys had a great conversation? Yeah, that’s the vodka. The special connection? Probably the weed. While you’re lost conjuring up a fairy tale, your “bae” probably forgot your name. And that’s perfectly fine. On the bright side, they found you attractive for 15 minutes to an hour. 4. You Do You: Everyone has a preferred body type. You’re not “too fat” or “too skinny” or “too ugly.” He or she just has a
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Do you know this girl? We don’t, she’s just a stock image, but she could be a freshman, right? No sign of a lanyard anywhere, though. different preference. Don’t try to change what you are in order to fit someone else’s image of perfection; it’s not worth it. This isn’t high school anymore; there are no labels. I mean, come on – Dwight Schrute found someone. Don’t tell me his game is stronger than yours. 5. The Real MVPs: The people who took care of you while you were drunk and prevented you from making stupid decisions? You know, the nights when you’re throwing up everywhere and can barely walk? Yeah, those people. They’re the real MVPs. Don’t let go of them.
6. The Bluff: The Bluff might be pretty at night, with all those stars, raccoons and couples. But – and trust me on this – your sleep’s much prettier. (And so is that ‘A’ I mentioned earlier.) 7. You need sleep: Nope, don’t stay up late, especially when you have an 8 a.m. Just go to bed at 11. No one wants to deal with a sleep-deprived-overcaffeinated you. 8. Digestion: Do not eat that -nth slice of pizza. Just don’t. Not because of the Freshman 15 (you’re already there by now), but because the single-ply-airplanefood-of-toilet-tissue supplied
by LMU housing certainly isn’t sufficient. 9. Yik Yak: Don’t vent it out on Yik Yak. There isn’t a single person out there who actually cares about an anonymous poster. And that girl/guy you just posted about? Neither do they. Instead, just gather up the courage and say whatever you need to. It’s never as bad as you imagine it to be. 10. XOXO: Lastly, you don’t need a guy or a girl to give meaning to your weekends. Celebrate it with your friends. They’ve stood by you through it all: failing a class, fights
with your parents, breakups, heartbreaks and diarrhea (not pointing any fingers). Go give those Hershey’s Hugs away. Even though I sound like a Ms. Know-It-All, I know, for sure, that these things are accurate. You could either take my word for it or you could just make these same mistakes, down that bottle of cheap vodka and cry— just like I did.
This is the opinion of Aashna Malpani, a freshman English major and psychology double major from Kolkata, India. Email comments to dfeldman@theloyolan.com.
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Comedy Central says goodbye to a satire icon J.K. Ramblings Julia Marzovilla Life+Arts Intern @juliakaterina
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he departure of Jon Stewart from “The Daily Show” brings with it the end of an entire era of television. “The Daily Show” has been a staple on TV screens since I was a kid. The first episode aired in 1999, and since I was born in the ‘90s, Jon Stewart was constantly on my television. His program became an easy way to access breaking news — his wit and humor broke the barrier between the news and its younger, less aware audiences. Clips from Stewart’s late-night show were shared all over Facebook and would often go viral on Twitter. Stewart was lauded for his direct and poignant manner of presenting the news. As someone who has never been an avid news watcher, Jon Stewart’s show allowed me to become more aware of the world around me without being completely bored or feeling inadequate for not understanding more serious forms of news media. However, Stewart’s effect on journalism is not solely due to his humor. Jon Stewart shaped modern news distribution even before the idea of web journalism had fully taken form; he was an opinion blogger before most blogs even existed. Stewart worked to decode news stories in order to make them more widely understandable, thereby claiming the television viewership of the younger generation before many mass news sources could catch up. Stewart and his peers (such as comedy news genius Stephen Colbert, who is also stepping down from his Comedy Central perch) were innovators of modern news media. Now that the rest of the world has LMUcomparisonchar.pdf
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Comedian Jon Stewart announced that he would be stepping down from Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” a TV resource for a satirical twist to politics. Whether good or bad, Stewart played a distinct role in our critique of politics. caught up, both Stewart and Colbert have decided to step down. “There’s a lot of garbage on TV, but this show — as one of the first of it’s kind, has paved the way for the industry, has been consistently unique and adaptive and has always trusted that we were capable and desperate to love something smart, funny and special,” said freshman English major Hudson Luthringshausen. Assistant Professor of Journalism Jessica Langlois takes a slightly different view. “I think he was a great source of comedic liberal news and reached a lot of people
with his show, but I feel there are a lot of other comics who are doing newsworthy things, and this will hopefully focus attention on other news anchors,” said Langlois. With the press buzzing about who will replace Stewart — British comedian John Oliver of “Last Week Tonight” is said to be a top contender — many are wondering if
replacing the media giant is even possible. We will have to wait until the end of the year when “The Daily Show” is set to air its final episode to find out. This is the opinion of Julia Marzovilla, a freshman English major from New York City, New York. Tweet comments to @juliakaterina or email ibabadjanian@ theloyolan.com.
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Discovering your roots in a far away place Candid Caroline Caroline Burt
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ec. 25, 2014. To most people, this date is significant because it’s Christmas Day. For me, this date has a different meaning. On this day, sometime around midnight, I landed in Israel with 37 other American college students, unaware that I was about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. The weeks leading up to my departure were a blur and were filled with school, work, sorority commitments and my jobs, so my application for the Taglit Birthright trip did not occupy much of my attention. I only knew that I had the opportunity to travel to Israel because I was of Jewish heritage. Once I was accepted into a program with University of Arizona’s Hillel, a Jewish campus organization, I was excited, but I hadn’t really sat down to think about it. In fact, I remember talking with my mom a few days before leaving and realizing that I hadn’t even thought about how long the flight was going to be. I was so caught up in last-minute packing (What the hell is a money belt? Do I really need rain boots?) that I hadn’t even considered that I would be spending 15 hours sitting on a plane — something that I had never done before. Another issue that I was faced with was that I felt like a fake Jew. Although I grew up in a spiritual household, I never went to synagogue, I never went to Hebrew school and I never had a bat mitzvah. In fact, even calling myself a Jew felt like a lie. I’m attending a Catholic school. I’m actually the
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Sophomore communication studies major Caroline Burt (left) and Occidental student Elise Sugarman traveled to Israel during their winter break for the Taglit Birthright trip. worst Jew ever. So when I first got off the plane in Israel, there were many reasons why I felt anxious. I was further away from home than I had ever been before, and I was in a country whose conflicts have made headlines for decades. Also, I was surprisingly jet lagged. I’m not going to go through every detail of my experience. If I did, I would end up writing pages and pages explaining how beautiful the Golan Heights is and how unbelievably excited I was to ride a camel. However, what I am going to say is the girl who boarded the plane at LAX on Dec. 24, 2014 is completely different than the girl
who returned to L.A. on Jan. 5, 2015. During my 10 days in Israel, I realized that Israel was more similar to the United States than I ever thought. Israel is a melting pot; there were people of every color and every background. I met soldiers with origins in Eastern Europe. I met others with backgrounds in Russia and the Middle East. Despite their different origins, the Israelis were united by a common religion, a common language and a common culture. I was amazed by the interesting stories of Israel’s history. They ranged from the ancient Jewish narrative of my ancestors to the much more modern account of the
creation of the Jewish state. Not only was I able to stand in the Negev desert, where my ancestors once stood thousands of years ago, but I was also able to explore the inspiring stories of Jews in a post-Holocaust world. This history, combined with other experiences — the most notable being my bat mitzvah in the heart of Jerusalem, braving the falafel ‘line’ in every market (Israelis don’t wait in line, they crowd) and celebrating the New Year with 200 other birthright travelers and Israeli soldiers — have all impacted my identity. In just 10 days, I found a part of myself that, subconsciously, I knew was missing. A whole community of Jews opened its arms and took me in. In addition, simply being with other American Jews and comparing stories made me feel at home. I hadn’t previously realized that for a large part of my life I had been an outcast, but being a Jew in a largely Christian society had a profound impact on me. In Israel, I finally found people who had the same identity struggles as me. I didn’t return from Israel filled with wisdom. However, I do have some advice: Go back to your roots. No matter your religion, race or ethnicity, go back to that place where your ancestors started the long journey that eventually resulted in you. And to those of you who have any trace of Jewish heritage (I know there are a few out there) sign up for Birthright before its too late. Registration for this summer’s trips opened this month. Check out Taglit Birthright Israel’s website and sign up. Birthright is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give yourself. This is the opinion of Caroline Burt, a sophomore communication studies major from Santa Barbara, California. Tweet comments to @caroline_isfine or email ibabadjanian@theloyolan.com.
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the Standout moments of the oscars Breaking with Bianca Bianca Andrea Contributor
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his year’s Oscars were full of surprises, disappointments and straight up baffling moments. From Patricia Arquette’s empowering speech, to John Travolta creeping on Idina Menzel, here are the eight best and worst moments of The Oscars 2015.
Best: Patricia Arquette’s Speech On Equal Rights Arquette’s Best Supporting Actress win for Boyhood didn’t just come with a thank you speech, she decided to use her 30 seconds as a platform for women’s rights in the workplace. “To every woman who gave birth, to every taxpayer and citizen of this nation, we have fought for everybody else’s equal rights, it’s our time to have wage equality once and for all and equal rights for women in the United Stated of America,” Arquette said. The camera cut to an enthusiastic Meryl Streep standing up and cheering for her fellow actress, which was followed by a standing
Best: Neil Patrick Harris’s Opening Sequence Thank you, Neil Patrick Harris, for giving one of the most visually enticing opening monologues the Oscars has ever seen. Harris delivered with a mini Broadway-style extravaganza. He broke out into song within the first few minutes, hitting on key elements in movie history, including many famous film figures such as Charlie Chaplin, Marlon Brando, Marty McFly, “The Avengers” and more. “Into the Woods” star Anna Kendrick then joined Harris onstage for a duet, only to be interrupted by Jack Black in a hilarious jab at the industry and modern technology. Worst: “Don’t Lose Sight of the Prediction Box” In a poor attempt to be as cool as Ellen was last year, Harris decided to play a running joke throughout the awards show, which really wasn’t funny at all. Harris put Octavia Spencer in charge of watching a briefcase containing his Oscar predictions, which was placed on stage in a clear, locked box throughout the entire night. The joke dragged on until Harris finally opened the briefcase, with a weak climax that made me wish he followed in Ellen’s footsteps and ordered pizza for everyone instead.
making red carpet fashion an event in its own right, and was notably absent in the memoriam. Twitter fans were outraged. The Academy has since made statements that they added her to a list on their website. Best: Lady Gaga’s Sound of Music “The Hills Are Alive” was revived as Gaga paid homage to Academy Award winning actress Julie Andrews in a stunning medley of songs like “Edelweiss” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” from “The Sound of Music,” as the film celebrated its 50th anniversary. Her soulful renditions of the famous songs made Carrie Underwood’s performance as Maria in last year’s NBC remake of the classic film seem like a weak attempt in comparison. Worst: John Travolta Tries to Redeem Himself and Fails Attempting to redeem himself from calling “Let It Go” singer Idina Menzel “Adel Dazeem” at last year’s Oscars, Travolta and Menzel appeared onstage together to present. After walking on stage, Travolta gripped Menzel’s face for a good 10 seconds too long and refused to let it go. Yes, it was funny for a brief moment, but things quickly turned awkward. John, stay home next year.
Worst: #OscarsSoWhite “Tonight, we honor Hollywood’s best and whitest. Sorry, via Flickr Creative Commons the brightest,” said Harris. Yes, it was a clear jab to this year’s list ovation. Playing a single mother of two in “Boy- of nominees, who were nearly all white after Ava hood,” Arquette was undoubtedly the best per- DuVerna was snubbed for a best director nomison to make such a statement. nation.Though the joke was “safe” in itself, its truth still made the audience uncomfortable to Worst: Joan Rivers Snubbed in Memoriam say the least. First The Grammy Awards, now The Oscars. Joan Rivers was snubbed yet again during the This is the opinion of Bianca Andrea, a senior English major from memoriam segment. Rivers was an actress, di- San Luis Obispo, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or rector and frankly, the woman responsible for email ibabadjanian@theloyolan.com.
The Best and Worst Red Carpet Couture Sunday Thoughts Heather Domingo Contributor
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n the red carpet, gowns and suits are supposed to reflect and inspire future styles. As with all things in life, couture fashion cannot impress everyone, but it can show us how elaborate black tie attire can be. This year at the Oscars, there were outfits that seemed effortlessly glamorous and some that were not up to par. Best Dressed Rosamund Pike The “Gone Girl” actress looked stunning in a bright red dress from Givenchy Haute Couture. Pike received positive responses because her dress flaunted her body shape, while the minimal jewelry kept the look classy.
Eddie Redmayne Redmayne’s shiny navy blue suit was well-fitted and stood out from the usual classic black tuxedo seen on the red carpet. Paired with a watch and bowtie, I thought he kept it clean and looked like a gentleman. Meryl Streep The impeccable Meryl Streep rarely fails when it comes to fashion, or much else for that matter. She looked ageless in her chic blouse and tuxedo jacket. She showed the industry that you can look beautiful regardless of your age. Jennifer Lopez The beige sequined Elie Saab dress made her look like a princess, with a gorgeous flowing skirt. And to make her look even more beautiful, the color of the dress matched her skin tone.
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Scarlett Johansson I personally loved her emerald, deep v-neck dress, but the overpowering necklace ruined the look. It was a shame because the outfit could have
been amazing if it had been paired with better jewelry. Marion Cotillard Viewed from the front, the dress is not bad; the polka dot pattern makes it seem fun and flirty. However the appeal is lost in the back of the dress, especially with a black-shaded belt that seemed misplaced. Jared Leto I don’t really mind Leto’s long hair. Yet, with Easter coming up, the powder blue suit and his long wavy locks reminded me way too much of the holiday. Naomi Watts Naomi Watts’ makeup and hair was stunning, but the black bandeau under her brick-patterned dress looked too casual for the red carpet. The Oscars is the biggest award ceremony of the season, Check out this article online at laloyolan.com to see each of the outfits mentioned. This is the opinion of Heather Marie Domingo, a sophomore political science major from Bakersfield, California. Tweet comments to @ LoyolanArts or email ibabadjanian@theloyolan.com.
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Kei Akagi Trio to bring jazz music to LMU The Vanguard Collin Vogt Staff Writer
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ei Akagi is a well-respected jazz pianist who has performed all over the world and toured with the legendary Miles Davis during the late 1980s and ‘90s. Akagi will be playing at LMU this Friday at the Murphy Recital Hall at 8 p.m. with the Kei Akagi Trio, which includes bassist Shunya Wakai and drummer Tamaya Honda. The group will perform music from their newest album, “Circlepoint.” Akagi has music in his blood; his sister is a concert pianist and both of his parents are musicans as well. He began playing the piano at age 4 in Cleveland, Ohio, then moved to Japan at age 12 and came back to the U.S. at age 22. “[Music] ... from my family,” said Agaki. “My education was both something that I naturally sought out and something I was pushed towards from my family. My education was very strict, but I had wonderful teachers. I’m very blessed to say that I never had a bad teacher.” In addition to his reputation as an incredibly skilled performer, Akagi is also an educator of the highest caliber. He is currently the Chancellor Professor of Music at UC Irvine. “There is a constant dialogue between [your expectations] and what you hope to see about creativity and musicality. A teacher has to allow that to come out of a student, said Agaki. “As an educator, I want to instill the feeling, the conviction,
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Jazz pianist and Chancellor Professor of Music at UC Irvine Kei Akagi will be performing as part of the Kei Akagi Trio at LMU in the Murphy Recital Hall on Friday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. that music matters. For some people, it’s a matter of life and death.” Akagi’s music and performances re-
flect this balance between a high technical standard and an enduring creativity. His compositions shine with polished re-
finement. They flow smoothly, and are juxtaposed against rhythmically jagged chord phrases. Akagi manages to balance creativity and technicality, dedication and inquisitiveness, instincts and perfected conventions. With regard to the decline of jazz in pop culture, the continuing evolution of music and the enduring essence of the genre, Akagi said: “Jazz is going through some hard times. I hope there is a new generation of people being exposed to jazz. Art is always going to fluctuate … the questions of the times change and the music reflects that. Music has a different relevance in time, and it still informs us now.” Agaki continued, “[The new generation] is answering questions in very different ways from previous generations. It sounds very fresh and new, and that’s great. I listen to [my students] music and think ‘Wow, this is so multi-textural.’ There’s so much music that has so many layers and technique … jazz is a great way to get access to that kind of playing.” Akagi is a wonderful performer and a respectful teacher. His music is refreshing, calm and accessible and yet still reflects the jazz hallmarks of refined technicality and improvisation. If you’re interested in expanding your musical horizons, seeing a master perform at the peak of his craft and spending your Friday night doing something a little more stimulating than you might otherwise have planned, I recommend attending the performance. This is the opinion of Collin Vogt, a junior entrepreneurship major from Phoenix, Arizona. Tweet comments to @LoyolanArts, or email ibabadjanian@ theloyolan.com.
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‘The DUFF’ brings a new take on a teen comedy Poison Ivy Ivetta Babadjanian Life+Arts Editor
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e’ve all seen variations of the teenage comedies portraying the ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan with the guidance of a popular and always attractive mentor. The film “The DUFF” takes that predictable storyline and makes it realistic, funny and relatable with its modern twist. High school senior Bianca (Mae Whitman) discovers that she is categorized as a DUFF — Designated Ugly Fat Friend — as she is the less attractive and less impressive friend of the beautiful and popular Jess (Skyler Samuels) and Casey (Bianca A. Santos). Explained to her by high school football star and childhood friend Wesley (Robbie Amell), a DUFF does not necessarily have to be ugly or fat, rather it describes the more approachable friend of a group. While the idea behind the term DUFF is awful, it is a realistic depiction of how the younger generation talks about and labels people. There were many elements to this film that were incredibly relatable despite the fact that I am no longer in high school. It addresses topics of cy-
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Robbie Amell (left) and Mae Whitman star in the recent teenage comedy “The DUFF,” which encompasses the teenage experience in today’s digital age. For every cheesy moment, there’s a number of funny scenes to make up for it. berbullying, the spreading of rumors through technology and the power of social media sites. As Bianca gets mad at her friends for never telling her that
she was the DUFF of the group, they have a social media war that is hilariously accurate. As shown in this scene, if you unfriend someone on Facebook, that can
lead to the unfollowing of that person on Twitter as retribution, in addition to unfollowing them on Instagram and Pinterest. It made me reflect on how much
these sites mean to our generation, as the click of a button has actually ended friendships. What I loved most about the way that the film handled the transformation of Bianca is the fact that she did not change drastically. It was more of her going through an identity crisis and trying to understand her place in society. As Wesley guides her on how to be more noticeable, he doesn’t go through the stereotypical route of telling her to dress more provocatively or wear more makeup. But simply to “start dressing more like you and less like ‘Wreck-It Ralph.’” The film did feature the typical montage of the outfit changes at the mall that so many cheesy films do, but Whitman is hilarious with her portrayal of Bianca. I couldn’t stop cringing and laughing at how awkward her dance moves and behaviors were as Whitman’s physical humor is on point. I’m used to seeing her cry on NBC’s “Parenthood,” so it was both shocking and pleasing to see her take on a different kind of role. All in all, it was a funny and heartfelt film that encompassed what it feels like to find yourself and fall in love in the digital age. This is the opinion of Ivetta Babadjanian, a senior communication studies major from Glendale, California. Tweet comments to @ivetta19 or email ibabadjanian@ theloyolan.com.
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them also; you can buy two packages for $4 at Ralphs. So if you think about it, you’d really be getting twice the amount of nutrients for half of the price. 2. Fat The fear of fat is certainly a real one. Well, I’m here to tell you to get over it. A healthy diet needs fat. Your body requires a group of essential nutrients that it cannot sufficiently produce on its own. This means you must consume them. Some of these, such as vitamins A, E, K, and D, are fat soluble. This means that an intake of fat is required in order to effectively absorb and digest these nutrients. Consuming healthy oils and essential fatty acids also contributes to the balance necessary in a diet, as well as a large portion of our energy. Fat actually provides more energy than protein or carbohydrates. In fact, for a person who consumes 2000 calories per day (the designated average), the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends an intake of 20-30 percent of a day’s total calories be designated to fats. So bring back the avocado, the olive oil and maybe even the 2 percent milk. 3. Pre- and post-workout meals Pre-workout: Plain and simple, your body needs to get fuel from somewhere. This fuel should ideally be constituted by protein and carbohydrates. If you don’t provide your body with this fuel that it desires before a workout, it will take from the source it already has — your muscles. The same goes
for a post-workout meal. It is almost impossible for your body to gain any fat from the meal you consume after you work out. After training your muscles for this extended period of time, your body wants to supply them with the nutrients (i.e. protein and carbohydrates again) they need in order to grow. This “eat whatever you want” grace period is confined to about an hour, so make sure you refuel after every weightlifting routine. 4. Juicing More than likely, those reading this who “juice” are going to pass right over this section of the article. But I’m going to say what I have to say regardless, and I highly recommend you read at least some of it. Overall, juicing is not great. Basically, when you order pressed juice, your order all of the calories from these ingredients made into liquid form. By drinking your food instead of eating it in its solid form, a good amount of the digestion process is already taken care of. This juice will, more than likely, not be enough for your body to process and feel full from consuming. Regardless of the fact that an apple, celery sticks, spinach, kale, beets, ginger and turmeric would typically be enough to constitute a meal, you may still feel inclined to eat more after having all of this in juice form. 5. Fortified vs. Enriched Foods that state they are fortified with certain nutrients are saying something much different than products stating that they are enriched. Knowing the difference between the two reveals something
else about the way the food you’re eating is processed. When a label lists nutrients as being fortified, that means that they were added in during the processing. Something fortified with fiber, for example, would not have had it before the processing occurred. Enriching a product
happens for a much different reason than trying to add in additional nutrients. When something is enriched, nutrients are added back. In other words, nutrients present in certain products are sometimes lost along the way during processing. To ensure the product ends up containing their natural nutrients,
they must be added in an unnatural way.
This is the opinion of Linday Ognoskie, a senior communication studies major from San Jose, Calif. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email editor@theloyolan.com.
This is the opinion of Lauren Eagan, a freshman economics major from Seattle, Washington. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email editor@theloyolan.com.
Athlete SPOTLIGHT JAKE VITTA Sport: Men’s Ice Hockey Class: Freshman
Q: What is your favorite thing to eat before and after a game?
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A: Chicken pasta before and something unhealthy like a burger after the game.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Q: What is your favorite memory from this past season? Q: How did you get into hockey? When was the first time you ever played? A: I started playing roller hockey when I was 4 years old. My parents are from the East Coast, so my dad played hockey growing up and he passed it down to me. I started ice hockey when I was six and have played ever since. Q: What was your hockey experience prior to coming to LMU? A: I grew up playing for Junior Kings in Los Angeles. After high school, I moved to New Jersey for a year to play junior hockey. Then I moved to Vancouver, British Columbia the following year to play hockey in Canada. Now this year is my first season with the LMU hockey team.
A: My favorite part from this year was the senior night game we won against San Jose State. Hanging out with all the boys on the road trips was also a highlight of the season.
Q: Who is your all-time favorite hockey player? A: Anze Kopitar from the Los Angeles Kings. Q: Who is your celebrity crush and why? A: Emma Watson, because I love her.
Q: What made you choose to come to LMU instead of other schools?
Q: What is your go-to song to get you pumped up before a big game?
A: I knew I wanted to stay in the Los Angeles area and I had several old hockey friends I had played with in the past that chose to come to this school. LMU is a comfortable environment that offers exceptional academics and a progressive hockey program.
A: That’s hard. I like electronic and EDM music because it gets me going. I’m actually listening to EDM right now. I would have to say Dillon Francis or Kaskade are the best go-to artists.
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conference championship in 2002. “If you were writing a sports story … I would say it would be an overachievement story,” Sanchez said. “We were in and out of the rankings that whole year. We were ranked 40-something the entire year, but we beat Pepperdine, who was ranked in the 20s, in the finals.” Sanchez said that women’s tennis, has had its ups and downs. The Lions have had a doubles pair ranked as high as third in the nation, and they’ve had teams finish near the bottom of the conference standings. “But we’ve always had support [from the University],” Sanchez said. Looking out onto the tennis courts, he reminisced about the times when only two of the six courts were there. The lights are new as well, allowing students to enjoy the courts late at night. And soon, the University will be installing cameras so LMU tennis matches can be broadcast live, worldwide. All of this is a far cry from the days of division six. “It mirrors the University. They’re always about creating a greater experience for every student.” Coach Sanchez has been a champion of women’s sports at LMU. He was heavily involved in bringing the first Title IX scholarship for a female athlete, Lynn Scott (‘78), to the University and has helped grow women’s sports from the very beginning. “When you’re a male, sometimes, you don’t appreciate what you have,” Sanchez said. “Title IX, that was just a moment where I was in the right place at the right time. Anyone could have done it.”
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The coach’s accomplishments and place in LMU history are not lost on his current team members. “He’s been here a while,” senior accounting major Lisa Piller remarked. “So I think that that is what the 40th anniversary is about. It’s about loyalty, like he’s had.” “It’s more than tennis with Coach,” senior communication studies major Logan Finnell said. “He still keeps in touch with everyone who leaves the program. He goes to their weddings.” “I’m invited to one this summer, in Bulgaria,” said Sanchez. Piller and Finnell both agreed that Sanchez is more than a coach to them; he’s a leader and a father figure. They feel, like most of his players, that Sanchez truly cares about them and their life outside of tennis. And that is why he’s been a great coach at LMU for more than 40 years. Sanchez looks forward to every season, and takes great pride in watching each individual and team progress through every year and over the course of their career. “There’s times you get mad, times you push their buttons. But sometimes you have to catch them doing something good,” Sanchez said. “The results will come together only if they connect, individually, into a team. We’re still in the process of that.” This season has had its ups and downs for the Lions’ team. They have a mix of newbies and veterans alike, and much of Sanchez’s role this season has been to try to raise the younger players into more refined and experienced athletes.
festival that included a live band, giveaways and contests, hours before the game began. Representatives shoved energy drinks in your face and people on stilts pumped up the crowd while a band played mediocre covers of modern rock songs. Backed by a more than two decade-long rivalry, the best part of the atmosphere was the friendly (for the most part) heckling between fans of the opposing teams. Waves of “BEAT L.A.!” opposed aggressive chants of “GO, KINGS, GO!” long before the game began, and continued throughout the night. As faceoff time approached, fans settled into their seats around the oval of ice, which was surrounded by makeshift mountains and fake pools with shark fins to represent the many facets of California topography. But the true scene setter for this rare event? The genuine passion of the fans who have been a part of California’s journey to becoming a major hockey state. At a crucial time in the season, every point matters. The Sharks and the Kings went into this game with only two points separating them, and despite the excitement of having two rivaling teams play outdoors, the score remained close throughout the entire game, keeping fans on the edge of our seats. The Kings scored only three minutes into the game, but the Sharks tied it up at the end of the
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The San Jose Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings met in a hotly contested NHL game that was played in an outdoor stadium instead of a covered arena. The Kings took home the 2-1 victory in hostile territory, making it seven in a row for the Los Angeles team. first period. The Kings did not pull ahead again until the beginning of the third period and San Jose would never respond, giving the Kings their seventh straight win. The disappointment of my home team’s loss carried over to the next day when I arrived at the gate for my flight back to LMU and saw that many of the passengers had on Los Angeles Kings paraphernalia.
Despite the loss, the Sharks team and fans alike need to look toward the future, as there are only 21 games left in the season. This is the opinion of Erin Chiu, a senior screenwriting major from San Jose, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email editor@theloyolan.com.
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sports LIONBITES BASEBALL LMU’s baseball team took home two wins against Saint Joseph’s University during this past weekend’s series. The Hawks defeated LMU with a final score of 2-1 during Friday’s game, but the Lions came back to win the final two games of the series. Saint Joseph’s opened the first game of the doubleheader on Saturday with a two-run lead, but LMU pulled through in the seventh inning and ended the first game with seven runs, 10 hits and one error. The team defeated SJU with 10-0 in the second game. The Lions will play against Nebraska this Friday at Page Stadium at 6 p.m.
MEN’S BASKETBALL The men’s basketball team lost in a game against Santa Clara University during the final home game of the season. Santa Clara ended the first half of the game with a 14-point lead and a score of 35-21. Junior Matt Hayes led the team with 20 total points and 36 minutes of playing time, followed by junior David Humphries with 16 points. Jared Brownridge led Santa Clara with 28 points.The Lions shot 35.4 percent from the field, while Santa Clara finished with 48.9 percent. LMU will end the season with the Wells Fargo Cup this Saturday.
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Women’s tennis celebrates 40 years Coach Sanchez has had a hand in everything women’s tennis has done for the past 40 years. Andrew Rezk Sports Editor
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This season marks the 40th anniversary of women’s tennis at LMU, but it also marks the 44th year that Coach Jamie Sanchez (‘75) has been a Lion. Sanchez graduated from Loyola University before it merged into Loyola Marymount, and he even played football and tennis for the school during his time as an undergrad. He’s also held multiple positions in LMU Athletics and has seen it all when it comes to this University. “When I was in charge of tickets, we used to have a line all the way up Loyola Boulevard, just to see Hank [Gathers] play,” said Sanchez. But tennis has always been Sanchez’s first love. He started coaching women’s tennis while he was the men’s tennis coach in 1975, before the NCAA was in place. He went on to coach both programs for an astounding 15 seasons before committing to coaching only women. “We actually started in division six, and then we moved into division two when the NCAA began,” Sanchez said. In his first three seasons as women’s tennis coach, Sanchez led the team to three straight conference championships, albeit in division six. The team remained competitive during its move to division two, ranking as high as 20th in the nation and third in some preseason polls. Sanchez has still been finding success with women’s tennis in this era, guiding the team to a division one
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Women’s tennis is celebrating its 40th birthday at LMU, all under the watchful eye of Coach Sanchez. The team went from division six to becoming three time D-I conference champions during his tenure.
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On a brisk Saturday evening in Northern California, 70,205 people, myself included, gathered at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara to witness what very well may be the unlikeliest of outdoor events in California: A hockey game. As the venue where the San Francisco 49ers won only four home games last season, it is difficult to imagine that football fans are rushing to fill its seats. However, one of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) best rivalries drew fans, hockey legends and media from across the country to watch the 2015 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series. While only a few miles away from the San Jose Sharks’ usual home game setting in Downtown San Jose, the home field advantage was as helpful to the Sharks as it was to the Niners, as they fell to the Los Angeles Kings 2-1. This was the third-largest crowd in NHL history, and it was evident. No matter which team fans were rooting for, the excitement of witnessing an outdoor hockey game in California could be felt from the parking lot, all the way to the stadium. Fans entering the stadium were met with a pregame festival that included a live band, giveaways and contests, hours before See Chiu on This | Page 18
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Today, everything is marketable. Even the food that we eat is packaged to draw in the consumer and entice them to buy more. With the health trend hype, companies are tailoring their claims to make you feel as though what you’re buying is the most nutritious thing on the market. These misconceptions are joined by many others
that people typically have about food and why it’s so important. The following are just a few food facts to remember when choosing what–and–when to eat. 1. Superfoods “Superfood” is simply a “superfalse”-ly applied title to certain “ancient and exotic” foods. Unfortunately for all the acai lovers out there, the term is mainly a marketing strategy developed by companies to get consumers to buy an overpriced item. Claims of increased amounts of various nutrients, especially antioxidants (they love to throw that one around) are pasted
on labels to convince people that this magical product is worth every penny of their ten dollars. To an extent, these companies are not lying. “Superfoods” are definitely healthy foods, and are a great source of nutrients. However, so are your everyday items that aren’t brought to you all the way from the Amazonian rainforest. For example, goji berries are marketed to have an extremely high amount of phytochemicals,
which you can purchase at Whole Foods for about $8. Blueberries and strawberries are jam-packed with
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