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CSE selects female dean Tina Choe will be the first female dean of Seaver College of Science and Engineering. Madison Joseph News Intern

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Payne (above), a sophomore on the men’s basketball team, will leave LMU in the off season. Payne is LMU’s current top scorer and set the LMU record for most points in a freshman season with 497 points last year and was also on the WCC all-freshman team. The men’s basketball team’s season ended on Friday, March 6 with a loss in the first round of the WCC tournament against Santa Clara, 54:85. Check out Page 17 for more.

The Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering (CSE) announced Dr. Tina Choe as the new dean on March 6. Choe will be the 11th dean of the college and the first woman to hold the position. She succeeds Richard Plumb, who is moving to St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota, to become executive vice president and provost. Choe, who has been working at LMU since 1995, served as CSE’s interim dean since July of last year. While working at LMU, Choe received numerous awards for her teaching, including the Outstanding Professor Award from Order of Omega, the Teacher Eddy Award and in 2008, LMU’s highest teaching award, the Fritz B. Burns Distinguished Professor Award. Choe looks forward to serving as dean, and plans to build “a stronger Seaver community that fosters innovation and collaboration.” She said, “We have dedicated and talented faculty and staff in the college who are devoted to student success. I will support our faculty and staff to further strengthen our programs.” Prior to serving as interim dean, Choe worked as a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Previously, she served the college as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies See New Dean | Page 4

Greek life gives back SFTV screens Oscar nominated film to various charities Sigma Chi, Alphi Phi and Pi Beta Phi held their annual philanthropy events last week. Amanda Lopez Asst. News Editor @Amandalo_

As a Jesuit institution, philanthropy and service are a few of the values important to the LMU community. Carrying out this tradition, Greek life spent this last week giving back through philanthropic efforts. Sigma Chi’s Derby Days, Alpha Phi’s Aphiasco and Pi Beta Phi’s Arrowspike were all held to raise money and awareness for their respective philanthropies. Derby Days, Sigma Chi’s week-long philanthropy event, began on Monday, March 2 and concluded on Friday, March 6. During the week, each of the seven sororities competed in a variety of events, including Derby Ball (volleyball), Derby Dash (capture the flag), a scavenger hunt and more. The week’s biggest event, Take Back the Night, featured guest speakers

and focused on rape awareness and prevention. Another primary event that occurred during Derby Days was “Snap-a-Sig,” where sorority members took pictures with their corresponding Sigma Chi coaches, while holding facts or statistics about rape. Statistics such as “68 percent of sexual assaults are not reported to the police” and “One in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime” were among the facts featured. The event aimed to spread awareness about rape among the LMU student body. During Derby Days, Sigma Chi raised money for three organizations, which include the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center, The Herbert E. Darling III Scholarship Foundation and the Build a Miracle foundation, which provides several full-tuition scholarships for students attending school in Tijuana. Sigma Chi chose to donate Derby Days’ proceeds to these specific organizations as they correspond with the fraternity’s three great aims of friendship, justice and learning. See Greek life | Page 4

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LMU’s School of Film and Television held a screening of Gina PrinceBythewood’s film, “Beyond The Lights,” on Monday, March 9, in Mayer Theater. The film was followed by a Q&A with the director (above). The movie was nominated for Best Original Song, “Grateful,” in the 2015 Academy Awards.

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Pi Beta Phi’s Arrowspike volleyball tournament raises money for literacy

The 11th annual Pi Beta Phi philanthropy event was held on Sunday, March 8, to raise money for First Book, an organization that provides books to children who come from low-income families. Over 300 LMU students gathered in Sunken Garden from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., where they formed teams of six and participated in a volleyball tournament. Teams competed in one of three divisions: men, women and coed. For $10, attendees played volleyball, and also received a T-shirt and pizza.

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ASLMU Elections

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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES David Tassone and Andriana Ricchiuti (President: Tassone, VP: Ricchiuti)

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What is the timeline of this year’s ASLMU elections?

The presidential debate will be held Thursday, March 12, at Lawton Plaza during Convo. All students are welcome to come and learn more about the candidates. Voting polls open on Tuesday, March 17, at 9 a.m. and close Thursday, March 19 at 5 p.m. The voting ballot will be sent to every student’s Lion Mail. Voters will automatically be entered into a raffle to win one of two $100 gift cards to the vendor of their choice.

What ASLMU positions are available for students to run for?

There are three positions. Students can run for senator, vice president or president. There will be a total of nine senators, one vice president and one president elected. Currently, we have 17 senate candidates, as well as three president-vice president tickets in the running.

What does ASLMU look for in candidates?

The beauty of student government is these representatives are chosen by our own student body. LMU students have the power to vote for the candidate of their choice. I personally believe the answer is enthusiasm, involvement and representing their peers rather than a popularity contest.

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Presidential debate: at Lawton Plaza on Thursday, March 12 at Convo

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Emily Baker and Jordan Kelley Yi (Jerry Hu) and Mahrad Saeedi (President: Hu, VP: Saeedi)

VOTING PERIOD Polls are open from Tuesday, March 17 at 9 a.m. to Thursday, March 19 at 5 p.m. Students will receive an email via Lion Mail on Tuesday morning, which will contain a ballot to vote on.

HOW TO VOTE Fill out the voting ballot sent to your Lion Mail account. All voters will be entered in a raffle to win one of two $100 gift cards to either the LMU Bookstore or Amazon.

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Reema Mamar

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Why do you think students should run for ASLMU positions?

Students on ASLMU have the power to voice their opinion, make an impact and make connections to better Loyola Marymount. This also looks great on a résumé.

Do you have any advice for students who want to run/are running?

Listen to your peers and really consider the voice you want to be heard.

Are there any common misconceptions students have about ASLMU positions or running for ASLMU?

ASLMU is more than just an organization that puts on SpringFest and various events. Many candidates running hope to better advertise ASLMU’s purpose and motives in the future to keep students more informed about student government.

Is there anything else you want students to know about ASLMU elections? We want all LMU students to take part in elections this year and vote. Last year we had a record turnout of 51 percent and we hope to break that record this year. The student body is given the power to vote for the candidates they feel will serve as a positive influence on campus. Your voice and your vote count.

Regional Accreditation LMU has earned reaffirmation of its regional accreditation by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). In an email from University President David W. Burcham, he explained that the Commission’s decision follows the submission of a self-study report by LMU, an off-site review of that report by a WSCUC evaluation team and a three-day visit of the campus that took place last year. The action letter accredited LMU for effective strategic planning process, a widespread commitment to student success and sound fiscal management. Burcham also noted in the email that the result is very positive and that the accreditation will last for a period of 10 years, with no interaction with the Commission during that time.

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"Southland" by Nina Revoyr has been selected as the 2015 LMU Common Book by the Common Book comittee. The LMU Common Book program is designed to unite the LMU community in learning that goes beyond the classroom. "Southland" is a story of race, love, murder and history against the backdrop of Los Angeles. It moves in and out of the past, from World War II, to the 1930s, the 1960s and finally to the 1990s. There is a growing list of potential programs to go along with the reading of this Common Book, including a trip to Manzanar, California, and programs related to the 50th anniversar y of the Wat ts Riots.

After Sunset Performance ASLMU announced on March 5 that the annual After Sunset concert performer will be Matthew Koma. Koma is a singer-songwriter who was featured in Tiesto’s song “Wasted.” The event will be on Friday, March 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lawton Plaza. It is free admission and only for LMU students with a valid OneCard.

Are there any changes you hope to see in candidates this year?

From what I have seen this week, campaigning is very competitive. We truly have a strong set of candidates in the race. Many candidates’ platform statements have really unique ideas that I haven’t seen in the past and want to incorporate your voice if elected. These candidates are really dedicated and passionate in hopes to receive your votes next week.

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On Campus Fusion is a collaborative dance designed by a cultural coalition of leaders from the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC), the

Black Student Union (BSU), and the Latino Student Union (LSU). The event will take place in the UHALL Atrium by Roskis on Saturday March 14th from 8pm to midnight. It is a semi formal event and pre-sale tickets are $10, which can be bought at convo. All of the money will be donated to the American Red Cross.

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Junior accounting major Brian Deline, one of the chairmen who helped plan and organize Derby Days, shared the overall goal for the week. “Essentially, Derby Days is utilized to raise money that we can donate [to] the organizations we support. We attempt to raise as much as possible through fun and engaging events that build a sense of friendship and community on our campus,” he said. In the past, Sigma Chi has raised as much as $10,000 during Derby Days, and hopes that it raised just as much this year. While each of the sororities was busy participating in Derby Days last week, Alpha Phi and Pi Beta Phi prepared for their philanthropy events that occurred this past weekend. Alpha Phi’s 19th annual philanthropy event, Aphiasco, was held this past Saturday, March 7. Aphiasco, which is a silent auction held in Roski Dining Room, seeks to raise awareness about heart health, the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Alpha Phi Foundation. The proceeds from Aphiasco are split between CHLA and the Alpha Phi Foundation. In 2014, Aphiasco raised over $45,000 for the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and this year had a

goal of raising $50,000, which they surpassed with $53,000. Sophomore dance major Emilee Theno, who is also the Vice President of Campus Affairs for Alpha Phi, is confident that this year’s Aphiasco event surpassed last year’s in terms of fundraising. According to Theno, the event raised $20,000 alone from the portion of the night known as Bid the Heart. This part of the event is a live auction that is entirely made up of donations. A few of the items auctioned off this year included a trip to Las Vegas, a Colorado cabin and a puppy. Aside from the auction, attendees also enjoyed a three-course dinner while listening to speeches from CHLA patients and Alpha Phi Foundation representatives. The morning after Aphiasco, on Sunday, March 8, Pi Beta Phi hosted Arrowspike, a philanthropic volleyball tournament. For $10, participants received a T-shirt, pizza and the opportunity to play volleyball. All of the proceeds from Arrowspike went to First Book, a non-profit organization that provides children of low-income families with books. At this year’s Arrowspike, participants had the opportunity to create mini volleyball teams and play against opponents. The event was held in a tournament style,

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LMU Sigma Chi hosted its annual philanthropy “Derby Days” last week. All proceeds went to the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center, the Herbert Darling III Memorial Fund and the Build a Miracle Foundation. The events included “Snap-a-Sig,” “Derby Dash,” a scavenger hunt, “Take Back the Night,” and a volleyball tournament, in which women from the Greek community competed to raise funds and awareness. so teams played until they were eliminated from the competition. According to Vice President of Philanthropy and Assistant Photo Editor at the Loyolan, Emilia Shelton, Arrowspike raised

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approximately $1,700 in 2014. This year, Pi Phi set a goal of raising $5,000, and based on early estimates, came very close to this goal. Shelton, who helped plan and

coordinate Arrowspike, said her favorite part of the event is, “the level of participation we had from the LMU community. I was so happy and overwhelmed with the amount of support we received,” she said.

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from May 2012 to July 2014 and served as Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry from May 2008 to May 2012. For the past seven years, Dr. Choe held the position of chair of the Life Sciences Building project, with the building scheduled to open in Summer 2015. According to Joseph B. Hellige, executive vice president and provost of LMU, “She worked with her colleagues and with the former dean on all aspects of the project, from setting the vision to working with architects and builders, to fundraising.” “Dr. Choe brings both vision and a clear sense of how to move vision to reality,” Hellige added. “As interim dean during the last eight months, she has already worked with her colleagues to create and support the kind of innovative opportunities for studentfaculty research that will place the college at the forefront of STEM education.” When discussing future plans for the school, Choe stated, “The college worked collaboratively to develop a strategic plan that will be used as a roadmap for the next five years. The areas we will focus on are: one, strengthening our undergraduate programs; two, developing and strengthening our graduate programs; three, recruiting and retaining excellent faculty; four, strengthening the infrastructure of the college

to realize the college’s vision and plans. In particular, the college will work on developing stronger partnerships with our local industries and expanding opportunities for the college to engage the greater global community.” President David W. Burcham said, “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Tina Choe’s skill and dedication as our new dean of the Seaver College of Science and Engineering. She understands our university and is committed to serving students and faculty while furthering our Jesuit and Marymount traditions and our standards of academic excellence.”

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LMU’s MBA program makes changes to curriculum for first time in its history MBA program modified their 30- year standing curriculum for fall 2015. Anna Sugiura

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For the first time in LMU history, the Master of Business Administration program will be introducing a significantly revised curriculum. To be enacted fall of 2015, the change will allow students to complete the program in just 24 months rather than giving students a maximum 5-year deadline to complete their degree. Students currently in the MBA Program will continue with the old curriculum, but all incoming students will be enrolled in the new curriculum. The two-calendar-year program will be split into two sections. The first year will be structured as a cohort, or core classes, and the second year will let students choose from a variety of courses so they can take electives and choose an emphasis. The change also calls for adding an introductory orientation that will take place over two weekends, as well as skill workshops that will take place on select Saturdays. An international component will

also be required, allowing students to travel to places like Bonn, Germany, and countries in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. The tuition in total will cost $86,500. According to Bill Semos, interim associate dean of the MBA Program and director of the European Union Study Program, the new plan was initiated as a result of the lack of positive publicity about the LMU MBA degree and steady decline in enrollment. Semos said, “It has been over 30 years since the last change to the program.” David Stewart, co-chair of the committee and the president’s professor of marketing, then added that LMU’s program “needed to incorporate elements that were present in some of the competitors’ programs. Competitors were active in modifying and modernizing their programs, but LMU was not responsive to those things for a long time.” To resolve this issue, Stewart headed an extensive research project by talking to prospective students and asking how LMU could improve the program. Utilizing the information gathered, they created the new program. However, the changes made will not completely replace the current program. The program will be keeping many of the benefits that set LMU apart from competitors, such as keeping small class sizes that give students access to indi-

vidual attention from faculty and staff. The program will also embody the Jesuit philosophy of the education of the whole person. “We’re not just trying to train a manager,” said Stewart. “The idea here is to not only get management skills and knowledge but also a perspective of contributing to the larger society of understanding the need for personal growth and strong grounding in ethical decision-making.” The restructuring of classes in time and content will allow for the creation of a better sense of community. The cohort will be organized so that students will take the same classes with the same people for their first academic year. The Saturday workshops “will focus in developing what they call in business, soft skills, which are things like written communication, verbal communication, ethical reasoning and various leadership skills,” said Stewart. “More time will be focused on career development and planning, which many competing schools do not provide.” The new study abroad requirement will also give students a better perspective on what it means to work in a globalized industry. “It’s not just enough to require that students to take a course in international business,” said Stewart. “Students need to get on the ground in another country to see how busi-

ness is done. These are not tourist types of trips. We’ll take students, and they’ll talk to business people, we’ll bring government officials in, we’ll tour plants, there will be a project of some kind that will have a global dimension to it.” Semos also said the new program will “increase the marketability and value proposition of the program.” According to LMU’s MBA its website, the program was ranked number six in the country, number three in the west and number two in Los Angeles by the 2013 Bloomberg Businessweek — and the rankings will only rise as the program changes.

Natalie Drdek, communications manager of the College of Business Administration, said, “The new program will offer a more well-rounded MBA experience by incorporating skills that are most in-demand in the workforce such as team building, leadership, communications and international proficiency.” The MBA program is not exclusive to business undergraduates. “They don’t have to come from an undergraduate business major; in fact, we almost prefer you not be. Be broad. Get some breadth. Learn something about the world,” said Stewart.

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t’s often taken for granted that voting In fact, 2014’s election for ASLMU president, for elected officials is an important part vice president and senate saw a recordof being a responsible citizen. But how breaking 51 percent turnout. Among faculty, many of us actually go out and cast our ballots on the other hand, University-wide voting in every election? If last week’s election results shows a different picture. “Fifty percent are any indication, not many of us do. turnout puts the faculty to shame,” Guerra Although many were perhaps unaware, last noted, “because their turnout for faculty Tuesday, March 3, was election day in Los senate elections is much lower than that.” Angeles. Fewer than 10 percent of Angelenos Although having over half of students made their way to the polls to vote, although participate in ASLMU elections is phenomenal, many important local government seats were it is crucial that even more members of the to be decided, including several city council LMU community – both students and faculty and board of education positions. Despite – participate in elections at the university, the power these politicians have over the city, state and federal levels. Decisions made day-to-day lives of millions of Los Angeles by elected officials at various levels affect residents, their victories us in ways we may not were sometimes decided by even think about, from the just a few thousand votes. delivery of public services “You can’t be a man or However, the problem may woman for others if you like transportation and lie more with the system education, to programming aren’t there participating around the University. than with the voters. After and being engaged.” all, an early March election “You can’t be a man or in an odd year likely came as woman for others if you a surprise to many potential aren’t there participating voters. “Consistently, Angelenos come out to and being engaged,” explained Guerra. “You vote at a presidential election. It’s not that can’t on one hand say, ‘I want to be part of they don’t want to come out and vote,” said LMU. I want to be part of this Jesuit tradition,’ Fernando Guerra, director of LMU’s Center for and then not participate in that tradition, the Study of Los Angeles. “They do come out which is about engagement – civic, education and vote – 70 percent of them [in presidential and otherwise.” elections] – but they have to be informed.” Even if you skipped last week’s Los Angeles To address this problem, Guerra election, we at the Loyolan encourage all co-authored Charter Amendments 1 and 2, members of the LMU community to take which will move municipal and L.A. unified part in every election possible. For students, school board elections to even-numbered the next opportunity to engage is coming years, when voter engagement is much higher. next Tuesday to Thursday, when the polls for Both Amendments passed overwhelmingly. ASLMU elections are open. If you want your Here at LMU, students voters are not voice to be heard – and you should – this is experiencing the same disengagement as Los your chance. Angeles at large, at least in ASLMU elections.

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Sodexo’s food on campus is not cutting it J.K. Ramblings Julia Marzovilla

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t’s no secret that campus food isn’t always gourmet. It’s unrealistic to assume it would be, since a few dozen chefs would have to produce enough food to feed more than 6,000 hungry kids three times per day. It’s a lot of food, but with that being said, there has to be a certain standard to which massproduced food should be held. A standard that Sodexo — LMU’s food provider — is questioned of meeting. In the past several weeks there has been a buzz around campus regarding the renewal of Sodexo’s contract. A petition on the website Change.org surfaced on Facebook in the middle of February with the title “Do Not Renew Contract with Sodexo,” pleading with the school to find a new dining provider. The petition states, “Jesuit schools strive to promote the care of the whole person (cura personalis). It is clear to us that Sodexo doesn’t share this same vision.” The petition has garnered 682 out of the needed 1,000 online signatures since its creation four weeks ago. Unfortunately, this is not enough to change the administration’s mind. According to a 2007 Princeton Review on LMU’s website, LMU is rated as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation. In my opinion, such a gorgeous school needs to have just as beautiful food options. As a freshman living on campus, I’m required to have a meal plan. I’m not too different from most

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This panini from the Lair doesn’t look appetizing to me, but does it to you? This is just one example of the food that Sodexo is serving to students. other freshmen — I have no car and a limited bank account, so this leaves me with few options beyond the food offered at the Lair or Roski’s. About seven weeks into school, I came down with an odd fever coupled with an unpleasant stomachache, the cause of which I can only trace to the food. Seven weeks of eating grey chicken and oily pasta sauce left me bedridden. Freshman screenwriting major Katelyn Afshar had a similar experience. “Earlier this year, upon eating a salad, I noticed many of the leaves were wilted and brown. This left me with a stomachache for days after,” Afshar said. This is not something any student should have to deal

with. I grew up eating healthy organic food and pasta made by hand. I’m not expecting organic food and homemade pasta from Sodexo, but I wish the quality of our food on campus was held to a higher standard. As a student who’s already paying a high tuition — one that’s about to get higher in the next year – I think it is appropriate to ask that LMU offers higher-quality food options. I understand the pressures of serving to food to large groups of hungry college students, but students deserve to be fed without the fear of getting sick. Colleges nationwide are changing the way their students eat – schools like Bowdoin

College in Maine and Oberlin College and Conservatory in Ohio are ranked in the top five schools with the healthiest dining hall options. LMU should be taking lessons from these colleges in order to provide us with healthier food options. For example, Bowdoin’s menu consists of “freshly prepared foods featuring local, organic, and vegetarian cuisine,” as stated on the college’s website. Providing local, organic foods at LMU would be easy to do considering the year-round Playa Vista Farmer’s Market is right down the hill. At Oberlin College and Conservatory, the food service provider, Bon Appétit, “purchases 27 percent of the ingredients that it

uses on campus from local vendors,” according to a 2013 article written by student Veronika Edwards. If other colleges are choosing organic choices and healthy food service providers, why can’t we? Even though it is clear Sodexo tries to use fresh produce as much as possible, according to LMU’s Hospitality website, it is not enough for students. LMU has the resources to put a better dining hall experience in place, and it’s about time that we require LMU to do so. This is the opinion of Julia Marzovilla, a freshman English major from New York, New York. Tweet comments to @ LoyolanOpinion, or email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.

Five types of friends you have in college Keepin’ up with Jones Jackie Jones

Asst. Opinion Editor @jackieeejonesss

aking friends in college is like dating in middle school. Most of the friends that you make within the first week of your college career end up as nothing but distant memories as the years go by. Whether you are a freshman, a senior or somewhere

in between, you have most likely gained and lost many friends in your college experience. Here are some of the people you may have considered “friends” at one point: 1. The ones you used to live with: One of the quintessential college experiences is living with a complete stranger for a year. If you were lucky, you got along with your random freshman roommate. However, for some people, college would not have been the same experience without your crazy ex-roommate. Fortunately, as the

school year goes on and you’ve found people who you are more compatible with, you can finally leave your living situation and never see that roommate ever again (or every day on the way to class; this is LMU, after all). Either way, it is crazy to think that you hardly ever see the person who you heard snoring at 3 a.m. for a whole school year. 2. The ones you met at parties: Since LMU is a medium-sized school, there are people who you awkwardly know through Facebook stalking or parties. When you

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go out, you sometimes drunkenly make a pact with someone you just met to be best friends for the rest of night. Then, the next day of school comes, and you pass by your “new party friend” on the way to U-Hall, making you constantly debate whether it is appropriate to wave and say hi or to check your phone and walk by without looking them in the eye. These are usually just acquaintances that you will run into again at some point at LMU, add on Facebook and never talk to again after graduation. 3. The ones who transferred: Whether you enjoyed their company or you were glad they left, it is always interesting to reflect on those friends who transferred. They were the people who didn’t see LMU’s magic, finally got into their “dream school” or just dropped off the face of the earth. Life at LMU could have been totally different for you if they had not left, and sometimes, you wonder what it would be like if they were still here. With some, you keep in touch, but with others, all you know about their whereabouts is from what they rarely post on social media. As long as all is well for them, you honestly don’t really care. 4. The ones who found new friends: These friends are the hardest to say goodbye to. As we grow up, we realize that people change, including ourselves, and that some people are not who you thought they were when you first met. These are the best friends

who you don’t talk to anymore. Many people start college with a group that got close within the first couple of weeks. But as time goes on, many people stray away as they begin to meet new people. When people start joining on campus organizations, people become busy with new responsibilities and new people, and it is hard to make time for the friends you had at day one. Losing friends is hard, but college is the time where it happens the most, making it all part of the learning experience. 5. The ones who lasted ‘til the end: Lastly, there are your real friends. These are the people that haven’t left your side, text you about the most important thing as well as the most irrelevant, eat ice cream and watch Netflix with youwhen you want a night in, hold your hair by the toilet if you’ve made any bad decisions that night and make you laugh ‘til you cry. They are the ones who will potentially be in your wedding telling inappropriate jokes at the toast and who will have dinner parties or barbecues when you all have families. Not all friendships in college end when they move out, when the night is over, when they leave LMU or when they completely ditch you. Eventually, you find the good ones who will always be there for you and back up the definition of “best friend forever.” This is the opinion of Jackie Jones, a junior English major from La Habra, California. Email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.

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Why Title IX is still important for women Emma Spiekerman Contributor @LALoyolan

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t’s not our fault that we were born girls. We just want to play too,” said Lisa Leslie, former professional women’s basketball star. On March 3, Leslie presented a keynote speech in Hilton 100 on pioneering women’s athletics in honor of Title IX Week which was sponsered by ASLMU. A selfdescribed “Title IX baby,” Leslie was born in 1972, the year that Title IX was passed, and enjoyed its benefits during her career in basketball. Title IX states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving financial assistance.” It not only applies to sports, but also to the workplace, school and anywhere where discrimination can occur. Title IX continues to carry great importance because women today still face barriers from pursuing male-dominated fields, including sports, business and entertainment — all of which Leslie has been active in. Competitive but personable, confident but humble, tough but feminine — these words can only begin to describe Lisa Leslie. A pioneer of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), Leslie played for 13 seasons and scored a historical first slamdunk in the league. She led the Los Angeles Sparks to the WNBA Championship and was a threetime MVP for the team. Even though her legacy proves her incredible athletic ability, many of us are unaware of women like her because of how underrepresented women’s sports are in the media. “Why can’t we get one highlight in? Women are doing great things in sports and should be highlighted as well,” Leslie said. Her phenomenal career reverses the stereotypes and misconceptions that women do not compete the same way that men do. “I’m tough when times get tough, and I’m a winner,” she said. As a basketball player, mother, entrepreneur, sports analyst,

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Lisa Leslie (above) talked to LMU students about Title IX and how she used her rights to start her career as a professional basketball player on March 3 in Hilton 100.

model and motivational speaker, Leslie appreciates the words and effects of Title IX. She attributes her ability to pursue so many opportunities to the ruling. However, the hard work and dedication to her dreams led her to success. A firm believer in the power of education, Leslie earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Southern California. Leslie lives by setting goals for herself and striving to achieve them. She put in the time; she woke up at 6 a.m. to go to the gym, practiced both with her team and with her coach individually and watched videos to improve her skills. She never let the societal expectations of her gender hold her back from going after her dreams. Leslie considers her mom to be her greatest inspiration. “My mom was probably the prettiest truck driver you’d ever seen,” she said. Leslie firmly believes in owning one’s

beauty, while also owning one’s athleticism — she does not see a need to hide her love of sports in order to fit the traditional standards of beauty portrayed by the media. “You have a jersey on and mascara,” she exclaimed about a student waiting to get her autograph, “just like what I do.” Leslie believes the discussion of Title IX and women’s issues needs to be inclusive of men. Due to social and cultural norms, men

have the power to make decisions that can improve the status of women. Leslie emphasized this in her speech, saying, “We have to make a social change together.” Even though Title IX was passed over 40 years ago, there is still progress to be made in sports, corporations and the media. Recently, Always started the #LikeAGirl campaign, which argues that this common insult should actually be considered a compliment, as women have

the ability to do amazing things, especially in the athletic realm. The #LikeAGirl movement is a promising start, but this attitude needs to continue into adulthood. “Hopefully one day we will see change,” Leslie said. And with everything that she’s done for women, I have no doubt that we will. This is the opinion of Emma Spiekerman, a sophomore psychology major from Santa Rosa, California. Email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.

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Bigs and littles as described by hashtags D = mc2 Devin Feldman Senior Editor

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isterhood isn’t for four years, it’s for life. Everybody knows that. The bond between a big and her little is sacred and unbreakable. Pretty much just like marriage, only you don’t get another shot if the first one doesn’t work out. To be fair, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of new member season. I would know; after all, I did kind of date a girl in a sorority once (yeah, she had a big and a little – no big deal). Combine that with the scores of Facebook friends and real-life friends I’ve watched embrace new Greek family members, and I’m pretty sure I have this whole big-little relationship thing down to a science. Well, I at least have the hashtags down to a science. #lovelovelove: You’re not original, but that’s OK. You love long walks on the beach with your sorority sisters, but not on Venice Beach – too seedy. When asked if you’d like a tequila shot or a vodka shot, you say, “Yeah! Where’s the mixer?” and then proceed to take a sip of orange juice both before and after your shot of clear spirits from a SmartWater bottle. Your family letters are a solid color.

#obsessed: One time, you met a guy at a party and, after exchanging numbers, texted him first but then didn’t reply at all after he replied too quickly. You enjoy your little’s company, yes, but you have a far more spirited bond with your big, who is either named Stephanie or Jessica. Your name is also either Stephanie or Jessica. While the bonds of sisterhood are profound and undeniable, it’s clear you didn’t get your first choice of little and are now forced to overcompensate. #loveher: In eighth grade, you told your then-boyfriend of three weeks (who was on the baseball team and, for some reason, played the saxophone) that you loved him. You split one month later. Much of your time spent away from studying, work and sorority bonding is consumed with pedaling backwards on an elliptical machine to “tone” your “hamstrings” even though we all know that the best way to add definition to the back of your legs is by committing to regular deadlifts and leg curls. You pretend to not like karaoke, but you totally do. #shemymainbeezy: You grew up in the Bay Area. One time, you wall twerked but instead of a wall it was your formal date holding up your legs. When asked if you’d like a shot of vodka, you ask if there’s Fireball ... you know, for chaser. The sorority cheers irritate you, but only ‘cause all of those idiots can’t remember the second verse. Both you

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Bigs and littles and grandlittles are inseperable through the bonds of #sororitysisterhood. and your little went to high school in the same city, but you never met until college, where you happened upon each other at a party early second semester. She told you in confidence that she really hoped she’d get into your sorority so she could be your little. While you respect Iggy Azalea’s mission, you believe she’s a bit of a try-hard, as your al-

legiance has always and will always lie with Beyoncé, Nicky Minaj and Too $hort. #littleone: No one is fooling anyone. You’re graduating in a semester and decided to put your name down for taking a little even though you’ve avoided the entire process since sophomore year. To make things worse, your little is planning on go-

ing abroad next semester, so we all know how this is going to end. No photos exist of you two together unless you count this year’s composite. This is the opinion of Devin Feldman, a senior communication studies major from Aurora, Oregon. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinon, or email dfeldman@theloyolan.com.

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Evaluating the ASLMU election platforms Litz Blitz Sarah Litz

Opinion Editor @SarahLitz93

t’s that time of the year again – elections. On Sunday, ASLMU released each of the presidential and vice presidential

candidates’ platforms online, and wow, do we have some good candidates running for office. The three president-vice president tickets outline their values, what they would like to do while in office and take bold stances on many subjects. My job here is not to tell you who to vote for; rather, I am tak-

ing a neutral stance and will be evaluating each of the candidate’s platforms. To do this, I’ll be looking at a few basic categories: qualifications, goals, reason for running and the attentiongrabbing style of their ticket. This is not a ranking of the candidates, nor is it an official endorsement of who to vote for

by the Loyolan or myself. It’s a fun way for us to learn about the candidates and take a look at their positive and negative qualities. So, join me and turn a critical eye to each of these candidates. This is just my opinion, but make sure to form one of your own. Head on out to the Presi-

dential Debate at Lawton Plaza on Thursday, March 12 at Convo to hear what the candidates have to say for themselves. Best of luck to all of the candidates. This is the opinion of Sarah Litz, a junior English major from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.

David Tassone Andriana Ricchiuti Qualifications: Previously serving as senators, this ticket’s candidates are definitely qualified for the positions. However, what bothers me is that I don’t know who these people are – at all. There is no mention of the majors of either candidate, which leaves me questioning what kind of academic qualifications these candidates have. Goals: Every goal is nicely laid out – great job. Longevity, intentionality, openness, the next steps and spirit each have a viable goal to go along with them. Andriana Ricchiuti (left) is running for vice president and David Tassone is running for president.

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Reasons for running: These candidates’ reasons are literally the first thing the reader sees, so points for planning that out. They made sure to assert their opinion and let you know what they stand for. Style: Of course there has to be a platform that uses a cute acronym, and this is that platform. The candidates’ goals adorably spell out LIONS. It’s an eye-catcher for sure, although it is a bit corny. For more information on these candidates please visit ASLMU’s website.

Emily Baker Jordan Kelley Qualifications: What have these ladies not been involved in? Both have served on student governments for two years and are involved in a plethora of activities and executive board positions ranging from Greek life to service trips. Awesome job, ladies. Goals: These women have a well-laid out plan of what they will do while in office, but I wonder how many of these plans are feasible. They have some truly fresh ideas, but give no indication as to how these ideas will become part of the LMU community.

Reasons for running: Baker and Kelley are promoting more transparency from government to student body.A great ideas, but this voter is still questioning how this idea will actually be executed. Style: They have a plannedout platform, but there are one too many cheesy quotes for me. We get it – LMU should be at its best and nothing less, but did that need to repeated, bolded and italicized? For more information on these candidates please visit ASLMU’s website. Emily Baker (left) is running for president and Jordan Kelley is running for vice president.

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Mahrad Saeedi (left) is running for vice president and Jerry Hu is running for president.

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Qualifications: Jerry and Mahrad want to make “REAL IMPACTS” on the LMU campus, but besides having an extensive list of internships and involvements, this platform leaves me wondering what actual experience these two candidates have had. Goals: Their unclear qualifications are definitely made up for by the goals they have in mind for LMU. They want to create a community think tank of all the clubs (brilliant), install digital parking signs to let students know if there’s parking available (huge time saver) and create stress-reducing events on campus (I’d definitely attend).

Reasons for running: It really just seems to me that these guys are in it to win it because they genuinely want to bring some positive changes to campus. Style: So. Much. Background. Information. Clearly the candidates are overcompensating for their lack of government experience, but do I need to know that Jerry was a marketing associate for Tioneer Jewelers or that Mahrad is a personal fitness trainer at Burns Recreation Center? For more information on these candidates please visit ASLMU’s website.

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Healthy relationships are happy ones it’s casual. Eddie Estrada Staff Writer

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hen people remind you to be healthy, they don’t just mean you should add more veggies to your diet or maybe hit the gym harder — you need to remember to be healthy in your relationship as well. A healthy relationship is a happy relationship, and will relieve much of the stress couples usually feel. As social media has taken control of much of our dating lives, we must remember that these outlets can sometimes hurt more than help. Here are some tips to make sure you and your partner stay healthy, both online and off: 1. Don’t Investigate Instagram: One of the biggest problems in millennial re-

lationships is seeing who your significant other (S.O.) is following on social platforms. On Instagram, you might see that your beau is following someone new and that they liked a photo from 27 weeks ago. This does not mean that your partner is cheating, it just means that they liked a photo from 27 weeks ago. Trying to catch your partner in a lie on Instagram is extremely unhealthy and can cause a lot of harm. If you suspect your partner is looking for a new lover on Instagram, think again. We all follow models, actors and celebrities who we have never met. Trust your partner and call it a day. (Side note: Stay away from the following section. You’re basically stalking your S.O. without physically stalking them. Stop.) 2. Speak About Snapchat: Yes, you can no longer see who your S.O. has as his or her top friends, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t still freaking out over Snapchat! One of the hardest things is when

Making the most out of no sodium Open Mike Michael Peters Digital Intern

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am not a vegetarian. For the last few months, however, I have endured a diet outlawing meats of all kinds – beef, fish, chicken, pork, turkey. But these habits extend beyond that of mere vegetarianism. Due to my declining kidney function, for the better part of 20 weeks I have been on a low-sodium diet. I have polycystic kidney disease, which means that my endocrine system is littered with perpetually-filling sacs of fluid. Due to this genetic disorder, my kidneys roll through a never-ending state of deterioration. In order to slow this process, I must refrain from eating most foods with substantial amounts of both sodium and potassium. Like plenty of health diets, this one limits obvious salt monsters such as soda, french fries, potato chips as well as meat. However, when tackling one’s sodium levels, one quickly learns how many other seeminglyinnocent food items can be equally guilty of housing a plethora of these not-so-helpful ingredients. Violators come in all forms and from every food group. Fruits to stay away from include the Vitamin K-riddled bananas and their favorite comedic partner, oranges. Dark greens, such as kale, count among the

your boo says one thing, and their Snapchat Story says another. If you happen to catch your partner in a lie because of this, don’t freak out — keep your cool. The worst thing you can do is send them 500 angry texts when you don’t even know the full story. Jealousy can destroy a relationship in an instant. So if you see something fishy on Snapchat, wait until you can have a real conversation. Who knows? That random chick could actually be his cousin. 3. Texting Trust: When speaking with your lover via text message, it can get tricky. “He has class from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and it’s 4:10 … why hasn’t he answered my text?” Does this sound like you? If so, calm down. Seriously. Our generation is obsessed with getting information instantly, and that includes up-to-theminute details about our significant other. When your boyfriend or girlfriend doesn’t respond right away, it doesn’t mean they are ignoring you. As someone who is pret-

ty busy myself, it’s hard to get around to texting people back in timely manner. Our parents would sometimes have to wait for hours just to get a phone call from each other and you can’t wait 15 minutes for a text? Put things into perspective and give your boy or girl some space. You’ll thank me later. For a relationship to remain healthy, you have to remember to be honest. Trust is the biggest part of having a stable relationship, so make sure that all the cards are on the table, especially on social media. We all have insecurities and these come out in their worst forms in our romantic relationships. If you can remember to keep calm and learn to trust your partner, your love will survive. This is the opinion of Eddie Estrada, a senior communication studies major from Walnut Creek, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email cbarnhill@theloyolan.com.

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vegetable offenders, much to my disappointment. Most nuts are held in a weary gaze, and almost all dairy is off-limits. So what does this leave for me to enjoy? Essentially, all that is left is white bread, apples and a few veggies such as carrots. However, all hope is not lost. Balance is essential. For instance, since I no longer eat meat, perhaps a couple days per week I may be allowed a portion of peanuts or eggs to maintain protein. I cut soda and orange juice from my meals, so I can occasionally appreciate milk in my cereal. Instead of an ironclad resolution against taste, redistribution is necessary. Still, many kidney patients find the transition to this diet off-putting and near-Herculean; I absolutely agree. For someone who has enjoyed burgers his entire life, the sudden absence of meat was a startling transition, and the inability to enjoy other delicacies such as most desserts, pasta sauce or even cheese can extensively bear down on one’s resolve. The task can be daunting, but it is not insurmountable. I recognize that my health is crucial, and even though I can be sorely tempted to return to the Quarter Pounder’s embrace, I know my kidneys would never forgive me for it. Therefore, I shall continue to remain not-quite-vegetarian as long as is required. This is the opinion of Michael Peters, a freshman undeclared major from Omaha, Nebraska. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email cbarnhill@ theloyolan.com.

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All hands on deck for ‘Pirates of Penzance’ Main Mang Kelsey Mangan Life+Arts Editor @kmaaaan_

irates dash across the stage and make last-minute adjustments to their costumes, girls in gauzy dresses twirl lace umbrellas and directors fine tune the set as they prepare for this weekend’s epic opera. After nine weeks of preparation, LMU’s Sinatra Opera Workshop will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera “The Pirates of Penzance: or, the Slave of Duty” this weekend. The production is shaping up to be the biggest that the Workshop has ever seen. The Sinatra Opera Workshop is a class that was endowed by LMU benefactor Frank Sinatra in 1999. The famous crooner had a high regard for the arts and hoped the endowment would encourage a more enriching musical experience for LMU students. “Pirates” tells the story of Frederic, a boy who is accidentally apprenticed to be a pirate as he attempts to leave the not-sofierce “Pirates of Penzance” in his past – until love complicates everything. Hopefully this semester’s opera would make Sinatra proud, as the cast and crew have worked hard to make it an innovative production for the Workshop. The role of Assistant Director/ Stage Manager/Costume Designer for this production is held by junior theatre arts major Mike Rose. Having a student in a leadership role helped to push the production forward.

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T he “ Pi ra tes o f Pe nzanc e ” pl aye rs , s ophom ore m u s i c m aj ors G reg Gorenc (far lef t) and Evan Bornemann (center), junior m us i c m a j o rs Mar l ai na Owe ns (c e nte r b ac k ), and S e an B ab a (far l e f t), pictured ab ove, open their production this Friday. “It’s become bigger than we ever imagined,” said Rose. “Pirates” was originally intended to be a small workshop production, but the passion of the cast and crew led to unexpected results.

Rose brought in theatrical costumes from Universal Studios, and the cast and crew spent hours digging through moviequality costumes and pieces. Kevin Wetmore, professor and chair of theatre arts at LMU, also

joined the project and used his experience in stage combat to train the actors in sword fighting. Preparing for this weekend’s production was a nine week process, but Rose spoke to the great challenge of creating a production of this caliber in such a short amount of time. Many of the actors had never been on stage or sang opera before they took on the show. “It’s something groundbreaking for Frank Sinatra Opera Workshop, because we have usually not brought in this many elements,” said Rose. “With the incredible talent here, it’s been amazing that we’ve been able to accomplish so much so fast.” It is obvious, even from rehearsals, that this semester’s cast is incredibly talented. They have developed an easy, dynamic chemistry that is bound to bring the hilarious and famed “Pirates”

story to life. “It’s a gigantic operatical comedy that’s so close to musical theater … it’s almost like ‘Book of Mormon’ status of its day,” said Rose. The actors seem entirely absorbed in the magic of the production. Junior English major Sean Baba described what made the show so special for him. “Just being surrounded by a lot of talented people,” Baba said. “We put it together in such a short amount of time, so to see it come together so quickly is incredible.” “Pirates of Penzance” will take place Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Murphy Recital Hall. Admission is free. This is the opinion of Kelsey Mangan, a junior English major from San Jose, California. Tweet comments to @kmaaaan_ or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.

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‘Artist Proof Studio’ gives insight into South African social and political issues The exhibition “Ar tist Proof Studio: Journey of Reconciliation” at the Laband Ar t Gallery follows the story of a print shop in Johannesburg, South Africa. Both the print studio and this gallery parallel the growth and social transformation of South Africa itself. The exhibition will be on display until March 22.

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very artist knows the struggle of getting their art in front of new crowds. LMU students are currently in a better position than most to make a career out of their artistic talents, and will soon be able to take advantage of a massive opportunity. Media company Virgin Produced, the Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship and the LMU Entrepreneurship Society are collectively hosting a “student video contest call” exclusively for LMU students. To enter the contest, all you need to do is post your original music video to the Entrepreneurship Society’s Facebook page. The three videos that receive the most likes by the deadline at 5 p.m. on March 17 will be shown to the CEO of Virgin Produced, Jason Felts. Felts will then select the winner, who will be able to perform on campus and whose music video will be featured on all of Virgin Produced’s various media channels. The music videos must be created by LMU students, but

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The winner of the student video contest for Virgin Produced will have the oppor tunity to have their video featured in t h e i n - f l i g h t e n t e r t a i n m e n t s y s t e m o n a l l V i r g i n f l i g h t s . T h e d e a d l i n e t o a p p l y t o t h i s c o n t e s t i s M a r c h 1 7. the performers do not have to be enrolled in the university. Virgin Produced is a media company focused on the development of film, television and music. At the helm of the company is Felts – a self-made man who is well aware of the challenges of the artistic entrepreneur. Felts and his business partner Justin Berfield, who played Reese on the sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle,” joined the venture capital conglomerate Virgin Group and launched

Virgin Produced in 2010. Since 2011, Virgin Produced has produced eight films, including “Limitless,” “Jobs” and “That Awkward Moment,” which together have grossed roughly $730 million worldwide. In other words, Felts is the kind of person you want to see your work. Dr. Jason D’Mello is an entrepreneurship professor at LMU and the founder of the Academy of Music Production Education and Development (AMPED)

program in Louisville, Kentucky. AMPED is a charitable organization that teaches atrisk youths the importance of creativity and self-expression through music. D’Mello said, “[Felts] personally embodies the values of [Virgin Produced] and is a creative and passionate young leader who I think our students could learn a lot from... This event will be a fun event and I am excited to see the videos out students submit for the contest.

I may even submit one myself.” On March 19, two days after the submission deadline of March 17, Felts will be speaking at “Networking, Drinks, and Q&A With Jason Felts,” the latest in the Hilton Distinguished Entrepreneur lecture series, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Roski’s Dining Room. This is the opinion of Collin Vogt, a junior marketing major from Phoenix, Arizona. Tweet comments to @laloyolan or email editor@theloyolan.com.

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Woodie Awards: a show for our generation Main Mang Kelsey Mangan Life+Arts Editor @kmaaaan_

he mtvU Woodie Awards, set to take place on March 20 in Austin, Texas, may not be a household name among college students quite yet, but it should be. The college-targeted music channel created the semi-annual awards show to feature artists that are popular within the college music scene. Executive Producer Ryan Kroft emphasized that this show is about “music discovery” and that it is a show “for college students, by college students.” The show takes place during the South by Southwest festival and is far different from your typical music award show. Unlike the Grammys, whose voting committee severely lacks diversity in interests and demographics, this show is thoroughly connected to both the college generation’s interests and musical tastes. Kroft described how the idea of a “Woodie” award was based on an old tradition from indie label Sub Pop Records. They would give wooden plaques to the artists they respected, knowing they would most likely never go gold or platinum. This independent spirit re-

mains strong in mtvU’s award. The awards show’s internal committee carefully selects artists that they know are up-andcoming in the minds of our generation. Some of this year’s nominated artists include Misterwives, Hoodie Allen, Raury and Rae Sremmurd, and they all spoke to the importance of this type of generational award. What makes this show so unique is that so many of these nominees are of college age. Rapper Hoodie Allen is nominated for a “Co-Sign Woodie Award” for his song “All About It” featuring Ed Sheeran. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a marketing and finance degree. He spoke to the benefits and dangers of making music in this age. “The way I look at the world and the way I look at myself is as a business. It’s very easy to make [music] but it’s also easy to share it. But you only get so many first impressions” said Allen. The eighteen-year-old singersongwriter Raury also spoke of the challenges of being an artist today. He calls himself “Indigo Child” as a reference to the power and influence millennials have for the future. Raury just graduated from high school this past year, and by the end of the summer he was signed with Columbia Records. He has been praised by Kanye West and opened for Outkast at the oneday Outkast: ATLast festival last

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Jac k A ntonoff pe r for m s w i th hi s b and Bleachers at the 20 1 4 Woodie Awards. He is the host of thi s ye ar ’s u pc om i ng s how on Marc h 20 in Austin, Texas at the SXSW music festival. year. He attributes a lot of his success to the support of the millennial generation. “Young kids … that is the most vital and important fanbase,” Raury said. “They determine what’s cool, what’s going to be cool.” The band Misterwives has sold out their new upcoming tour. Bassist Will Heir spoke about the ubiquity of MTV, of “watching MTV before going to school.”

The band boasts a unique blend of pop and folk, but Heir spoke about a common theme among the young artists: not wanting to be defined as any one genre. “We don’t want to be pigeonholed,” Heir said. The Woodie Awards are, if anything, the ideal venue for this kind of artist. It seeks to promote artists that might not otherwise be recognized for their talent. In a time when so many are tired

of the stale voting processes of award shows like the Grammys, the “Woodie” is a welcome change of pace. The mtvU Woodie Awards will take place at the SXSW festival on March 20th and will air live on mtvU and online at 6 p.m. This is the opinion of Kelsey Mangan, a junior English major from San Jose, California. Tweet comments to @kmaaaan_ or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.

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Staff Picks: Five songs you need to hear now The Maria Problem Maria Nelson

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ith March in full swing, it’s time to update your playlist with some new tunes. I’ve put together a short list of spring’s newest indie singles, South by Southwest-bound bands and other must-hear tracks.

1. Sufjan Stevens - “No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross” There are two kinds of people in this world: those whose devotion to musical mastermind Sufjan Stevens would withstand a thousand experimental, art-house noise albums, and those who just don’t get it. Luckily for both groups, Stevens’ hotly anticipated new album “Carrie and Lowell” pares down the artist’s recent foray into electronic sounds to just the haunting combination of Stevens’ melancholic voice and acoustic guitar. Champions of artists such as Elliott Smith and Nick Drake rejoice. Though the sound is accessible, the subject matter is not as much so. As the singer/songwriter divulged in a recent Pitchfork feature, writing “Carrie and Lowell” was Stevens’ way of coming to terms with the traumatic death of his estranged mother and the difficult memories and resentment that came with it. “[I needed] to pursue a sense of peace and serenity in spite of suffering. [This album] is not really trying to say anything new, or prove anything, or innovate,” Stevens said. “It feels artless, which is a good thing. This is not my art project; this is my

life.” To get a taste of “Carrie and Lowell,” out March 31, check out the newly released single from the album, “No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross.”

2. Alvvays - “Archie, Marry Me” Toronto-based band Alvvays (pronounced “always”) just released their self-titled debut album in the middle of last year, but are already slated to perform at the popular Austin, Texas music festival South by Southwest (SxSW) later this month. “Archie, Marry Me” is a perfect introduction to the group’s low-fi sound and vocals reminiscent of ‘90s power group The Cranberries. Play it on full blast in your car with the windows down, belting out the chorus. 3. Future Islands - “Seasons (Waiting On You) BADBADNOTGOOD Reinterpretation” The best part about Future Islands’ newfound popularity is that, because the band has been around for such a long time without much commercial success, frontman Samuel T. Herring has had over a decade to fully flesh out the band’s sound. When that sound is reimagined by musical trio BADBADNOTGOOD, an entirely new track is born, a version that is arguably even better than the original. 4. Tennis - “I’m Callin’” When you need a fresh song to groove to, look no further than lead singer Alaina Moore’s ultra-feminine crooning on Tennis’ 2014 track “I’m Callin’.” With influences of music legends Whitney Houston and Madonna that are unabashedly obvious, the song is one part pop anthem, another part disco jam, and absolutely demands a dance party.

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5. Hot Chip - “Huarache Lights” If you are already getting excited for the release of electro-pop group Hot Chip’s first full-length album since 2012, you are not alone. Drown yourself in the searing synths of the British duo’s teaser single, “Huarache Lights,” released earlier this

year, while you await the full record, out May 19. This is the opinion of Maria Nelson, a junior communication studies major from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email mnelson@ theloyolan.com.

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collapsed while running back down the court on defense. The ball had barely come out of the net after his slam dunk. “There has never been anything so Shakespearean, so tragic,” Dunlap said. “I remember coming back into the gym after [Gathers] went to the hospital,” Sanchez, who helped carry Gathers off the court, remembered. “It was eerie. All the lights were on; it was as if the game was about to be played. The whole world just froze.” Gathers’ death was all over television news. The team was awarded a bid to the NCAA Tournament by default, and no one argued the decision. Lifelong friend and fellow Philadelphia native Bo Kimble shot the first free throw of every remaining game left-handed in honor of Hank, in a tear-jerking homage to his teammate and best friend. The Lions advanced to the Elite Eight, became national news but eventually lost to UNLV, ending their tragic season and an era of greatness. LMU would never be the same. “Everyone was sad and stunned,” Bove said of the campus atmosphere after Hank’s passing. “And then there was the aftermath of dealing with the void and the reality to come: the lawsuit, the graduation of the team, Coach Westhead going to the pros.” Almost every member of those fantastic teams had disappeared. The dramatic nature of Hank’s death, his on-court talent and the heart-wrenching free throw tribute Kimble did every game are what stick in most people’s minds. To the world, Hank is remembered for his death. But to those at LMU who had the pleasure of knowing the young man, Hank is remem-

bered most for his life. Dr. Bove fondly recalled Hank’s pleasant demeanor and friendly disposition: “I knew Hank very well. He was a charming and engaging young man with a great sense of humor. Everyone—students, faculty, staff, alums—enjoyed being in his company.” It only takes a second; just looking at a picture of Hank Gathers smiling has a profound effect. There are those people, like Magic Johnson in his youth, who have thousand-watt smiles. The kind of smile that has so much energy, life and joy behind it that anyone who sees it can’t help but smile back. Hank was one of those people. “He loved everyone, especially his teammates,” Sanchez recalled. “My fondest memory of Hank was when one of my tennis players, who was a communication studies major, asked Hank and my daughter to be in a fake commercial. My girl was 4 or 5 years old back then. And she could not stop smiling or laughing with this giant guy. Nonstop. She loved him. He just had that effect on people.” Gathers’ death was a tragedy, and the sadness that enveloped both the campus and the nation speak to his importance. But even more telling was the joy that he left in his wake during his few years at LMU. Many mourn for the LMU success or the NBA career that could have been, but the real tragedy was that more people didn’t get to experience Hank Gathers, the man. Here’s hoping that, at least on this campus, the memory of Hank’s life is never buried beneath the tragedy of his death.

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only means of being relevant today. It is time for the present-day Lions to find an identity of their own.But that is easier said than done. You look at historic franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers or the New York Yankees as examples of teams that are brilliant at honoring past success without feeling like they are harping on the past. The key, though? Those teams kept winning, at least for the most part. Historic seasons were backed by continued significant achievements. If you hear someone talk about Magic Johnson during a Lakers broadcast, it does not feel like they’re pining for the glory days of the past (well, recently maybe, but we all know this is a small blip for a franchise that historically lives at the top). It is more likely they are comparing Kobe Bryant to Johnson, debating when all is said and done which of the two hall of famers will end their career with the most rings. When Gathers and Kimble are brought up during an LMU broadcast, there is no comparison happening, just reminiscing. And that cannot be fun or easy for the current players. Watching back the game tape and realizing that the ESPN broadcasters had to revert to talking about your team from 25 years ago because the blowout loss got so bad that they were barely talking about the game? Yep, it happens. Too often.

The bottom line? The Lions need to win. And now is a great time to do it. With a new coach, a slew of new players and nowhere to go but up in the West Coast Conference, there’s never been a better time for the program to reinvent itself. The run-and-gun style Paul Westhead brought to LMU and successfully executed with Gathers and Kimble is lightyears away from the style of play we see from the current Lions squad. (The ’89’90 team averaged more than 110 PPG, while this year’s squad managed just over 62). So it’s up to Head Coach Mike Dunlap and the Lions to define themselves. Starting now. And let’s hope they do. Bringing a winning tradition back to LMU would be incredible, and not just for the obvious reasons of having a winning team to root for. It would mean we as members of the Lion family could celebrate the team from the incredible Elite Eight run without feeling like it will never get better than that. Without feeling like we are stuck in the past. Without feeling connected to the current team.

This is the opinion of Julia Pine (‘10), former sports editor at the Loyolan. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email editor@theloyolan.com

Men’s basketball suffers a Payne-ful loss Sophomore guard Evan Payne will be leaving LMU in the summer of 2015. Andrew Rezk Sports Editor

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The LMU basketball team released leading scorer and sophomore guard Evan Payne from his scholarship, a move that will allow Payne to transfer this offseason, according to CBS Sports’ Sam Vecenie. Payne announced the release on his Instagram account Monday afternoon, thanking the LMU community while also stating, “I have come to my decision to end my time here at LMU” due to his “intense mission to achieve goals some would believe to be impossible.” Payne was undoubtedly the team’s star this season, despite coming off of the bench. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 16 points per game on 45.4 percent shooting over 59 career games in his two seasons as a Lion. Payne was selected to the WCC All-Freshman team in his first year at LMU and has since increased his scoring average to 18 points per game as he took on a larger role in the offense. He also set the LMU freshman record with 497 total points. Payne will be highly sought after by other colleges as a bench scorer because he still has two years of NCAA eligibility remaining. Look for more in-depth coverage both online and in print in the coming week.

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The life and legend of LMU’s Hank Gathers History of Hank | Page 20

and Eric Gathers on Feb. 11, 1967 in North Philadelphia. In a neighborhood plagued with drugs and violence, Gathers was no stranger to tough times. When Gathers was just nine, his parents split up; Lucille didn’t want Eric’s alcoholism and other negative behaviors to impact her children. Gathers, like many kids in the neighborhood, used basketball as an escape from a life of addiction and gangs. Gathers first started playing organized basketball in eighth grade, when local priest Fr. Dave Hagan allowed him to join a team at St. Elizabeth’s school. Hagan took a special interest in Gathers, and after asking good friend and principal of local high school Murrell Dobbins Technical High School for a favor, Gathers was accepted. It was at Murrell Dobbins that Gathers and Kimble first became teammates. Having previously met on the playground, their relationship was, and always continued to be, one of a competitive nature. Despite having Gathers and Kimble on its roster, the Murrell Dobbins team didn’t see much success in Gathers’ first two years there. Gathers and Kimble, tired of losing, decided to put some of their differences to rest, knowing that they would need to work

together to produce a positive outcome on the court. While they would remain competitive throughout the rest of Gathers’ life, both knew it was something that made each of them better. Working as teammates instead of rivals, Gathers and Kimble began to become the players LMU fans would remember them as. The two quickly became two of the most dynamic duos in high school basketball. Off the court, however, things weren’t as easy for Hank. In the middle of his junior year, Gathers fathered a child with Marva Crump, a girl he met at a hangout in Philadelphia. For Gathers, this experience made him more serious about his basketball career, as he knew a future in the NBA would provide more for his son, Aaron, than he had ever received in his life. In their senior year of high school, Gathers and Kimble led Murrell Dobbins to a national Top 10 ranking and a spot in the Philadelphia championships. Both began being heavily recruited; Kimble more so, as he had been a more reliable player throughout his four years. While many local schools were going after Kimble, and Gathers too was getting his share of recruitment letters, USC recruiter David Spencer had his bar set

high for the Trojans; he wanted both parts of the ‘Hank and Bo Show’ to travel west. Gathers committed to USC Head Coach Stan Morrison first, and then pressured Kimble to do the same. Much to the dismay of his family and friends who wanted him to stay east, Kimble obliged to his teammate’s wishes and signed his letter of intent to join Gathers at USC.

Gathers and Kimble led LMU to its best record in program history during the 1987-88 season. Though USC had had a rough slide, it had a rebuilding basketball program, which had just won the PAC-10 title for the first time in 24 years. But the team had graduated important seniors, and upon Gathers and Kimble’s arrival, the young team struggled. The team finished with a losing record, but the future looked promising and Kimble was named to the All-PAC-10 Freshman Team. But then news came that shocked both Gathers and Kimble. Spencer, who had recruited them, and Morrison were fired from their positions at USC, and

Kimble had little trust in the new athletics director who had done the firing. Kimble decided to transfer out of USC, and after some confusion with the coach about whether or not he wanted to remain a Trojan, Gathers was also let out of his college contract. Sure that they wanted to stay out west, Gathers and Kimble began looking for a place to transfer to. The duo became interested in Pepperdine, and had productive talks with the Waves’ Head Coach Jim Harrick. But Fr. Dave, who had remained an important part of Gathers’ life, intervened and sent Gathers and Kimble to Paul Westhead, then-Head Coach of Loyola Marymount’s team. Fr. Dave knew Westhead, who had previously coached at La Salle in Philadelphia. Both Gathers and Kimble were quoted as saying Fr. Dave made the biggest impact in their decision to choose LMU. So after sitting one year due to NCAA regulations, Gathers and Kimble led LMU to its best record in program history during the 1987-88 season. The team went 28-4, and Gathers and Kimble each averaged over 22 PPG. The Lions had at one point put together a 25-game winning streak, and earned the school its first ever conference title. The team upset Wyoming in the first

round of the NCAA Tournament before falling to North Carolina to close out the season. The 1988-89 season was much of the same for the Lions, as they finished the season 26-11, again earning the conference’s bid to the NCAA Tournament. Kimble, however, sat out most of the year due to a knee injury, and with his sidekick out of commission, Gathers stepped up his play and produced spectacular numbers. He ended the season averaging 32.7 points and 13.7 rebounds per game, leading the nation in both categories. Gathers became only the second player in the history of college basketball to accomplish that feat. The Lions, however, lost their only NCAA Tournament game, falling to Arkansas. But it is the 1989-90 team that will forever be remembered, as they went through ups and downs that even Hollywood couldn’t have dreamed up. The Lions, as a team, made the front pages that season for their incredible offense, a run-andfun style of play that resulted in them averaging 122.4 points per game, a statistic that is still an NCAA Division I record.

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SPORTS LIONBITES BASEBALL LMU’s baseball team suffered a defeat against the University of Arkansas during this weekend’s series. The Lions lost 2-1, bringing home a win following Sunday’s game. LMU began the series with a lead, earning the first run of the night at the top of the fourth inning. Arkansas responded at the bottom of the sixth inning, scoring two runs and one hit. Arkansas returned to the field Saturday taking the game with a score of 13-7. Despite previous losses, LMU struck back with a 9-0 victory in the series finale on Sunday. Sophomore shortstop David Fletcher led the Lions with three runs, followed by senior infielder David Edwards with two runs.

MEN’S TENNIS The LMU’s men’s tennis team earned its second consecutive victory over Utah State University with a 7-0 sweep. Senior Othar Kordaschia led the Lions with a 4-0 victory in doubles and earned No. 6 singles. Kordaschia and senior Felix Van Kann defeated Jack Swindells and Sebastian Schneider in doubles. Sophomore Charles Boyce took home No. 1 in singles and No. 2 with junior Cristobal Rivera in doubles.

MEN’S BASKETBALL The men’s basketball team ended the season with a setback during the WCC Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. Santa Clara defeated the Lions with a final score of 85-54. Sophomore guard Evan Payne led all scorers, ending the game with 29 points. The Lions fell back shooting 35.3 percent from the field and made only four of 14 attempted three-pointer shots. Santa Clara finished the game shooting 55 percent from the field, and averaged 52.9 percent of three-pointers.

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This article was originally published in a 2010 Loyolan issue commemorating the 20th anniversary of Gathers’ death. Julia Pine

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In the past 60 years, there have been no two names more synonymous with LMU sports history than Hank Gathers and Bo Kimble. The two basketball greats led the 1989-90 men’s basketball team to its highest finish in program history and first-ever national ranking. In addition to garnering numerous team and individual records, the 1989-90 team will forever be remembered as one of the initial college basketball Cinderella stories. The team’s story, however, lost out on its happy ending on March 4, 1990, when star Gathers collapsed and died tragically on the court of Gersten Pavilion mid-game. Eric “Hank” Gathers was born to Lucille See History of Hank | Page 18

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Honoring Hank’s life and successes On March 4, LMU remembered the life of Hank Gathers and his contribution to the LMU community. Andrew Rezk Sports Editor

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“Literally, the magic bubble had burst and the campus began to grieve.” Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Lane Bove’s words encapsulate the most tragic and perhaps the most defining moment in LMU’s history. The most talented basketball player the University has ever seen and its most iconic player, Eric “Hank” Gathers, had collapsed on the basketball court in a home game against the University of Portland Pilots on March 4, 1990. Gathers would die shortly afterwards, at just 23 years of age. “I was sitting in the stands, watching the game,” Bove said. “I was stunned.” The Lions were in the semifinals of what most predicted would be a West Coast Conference (WCC) Tournament championship and eventually a deep NCAA tournament run. The team and the community were elated. Those who were around for those magical seasons tell tales of people lining up all the way to Manchester Boulevard just to catch a glimpse of Hank and the run-and-gun Lions. “He was a phenomenon,” Jamie Sanchez, coach of the women’s tennis team, said. “It was unequivocal,” current men’s basketball Head Coach Mike Dunlap said of those Lions’ teams. “They sped everybody up. They were pressing [on defense] off of makes and off of misses.” “It was a treat to watch him play basketball. He worked both ends of the court, leading the nation in both scoring and rebounding. He got such joy from doing basketball at an

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Coaches, students, family and friends honor Hank Gathers (above), LMU men’s basketball’s lead scorer up to his death, for his NBA-worthy talent and heartwarming personality.

excellent level; he never settled for playing just OK,” Bove said of Gathers. “He exemplified continuous improvement. He worked very hard to be the best.” Bove also described Gathers as the “embodiment of physicality,” and recalled how he used to call himself “the strongest man in the world.” It’s hard to argue with him when looking at old clips or pictures of Hank, who had an NBA-level physique to go along with an NBA-caliber game. In fact, Gathers had just registered 48 points and 13 rebounds a month prior to his death, in a 148-141 loss to Louisiana State University while being guarded by future NBA first round draft pick Stanley Roberts

and future NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. The latter stood at an imposing 7 foot 1 while Gathers was only listed at 6 foot 7. “Shaq blocked [Hank’s] first eight shots under the basket,” Coach Sanchez recalled. “But he never gave up. He was calling for the ball. He wouldn’t back down from anybody.” But Hank was cut down in his prime. In that ill-fated game against Portland, Hank had just thrown down a vicious alley-oop dunk to bring the whole stadium to its feet. Seconds later, after an unbelievable display of athleticism and strength, Gathers See Hank Gathers | Page 17

‘Hank’s House,’ 25 years later The LMU Lions have yet to overcome the sudden death of basketball all-star Hank Gathers in 1990. Julia Pine

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“This is Hank’s House.” Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap. “This is Hank’s House.” Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap. The cheer has been heard in Gersten Pavilion for 25 years, albeit less frequently these days. That’s no disrespect to Hank Gathers—in fact, it is quite the opposite. With the LMU men’s basketball team winning just five home games this season, there was not a lot to cheer about. Stating that Gersten Pavilion is in fact “Hank’s House” while LMU is losing the game seems something like taking the basketball God’s name in vain. So instead, it remained out of Lions fans’ mouths for the most part. Winning has been hard to come by for the Lions since the inspirational storybook season of 1989-90. With nothing more than minor successes here and there since, LMU basketball has become synonymous with Hank Gathers, Bo Kimble and the

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Hank’s era marks the peak of the success for the LMU men’s basketball team. Wins have been hard to come by since Gathers’ collapse in 1990.

magical Elite Eight run. Tune into a television broadcast of the Lions taking on any foe these days and you would be hard pressed to find announcers that can go more than 10 minutes without referencing the dynamic duo of Gathers and Kimble. But is that beneficial to the current program? Do not get me wrong, tradition and history are incredible aspects of a sports team, as is honoring that history. I was in

Gersten Pavilion five years ago for the 20th anniversary celebration of the ‘89-90 team and it was an incredible thing to witness. But sometimes it feels like LMU is stuck in the past. With just one winning season in the past five years, it is hard not to be. You do not want to dwell on tough times, but you also do not want your success from 25 years ago to be the See Hank’s House | Page 17