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Event to showcase an LGBT lineup Organizers say performances, food and speakers will make the event distinct from the past. Kelsey Mangan News Intern @kmaaaan
Caroline Burt | Loyolan
Senior biochemistry major James Sekab was one of many Greek and non-Greek affiliated students at Sigma Chi’s ‘Take Back the Night’ event Monday night. The event raised awareness about rape and sexual assault and honored Herbert E. Darling II, a late member of Sigma Chi at LMU.
Pope Francis Club aims to reach out A new club on campus discusses Pope Francis’ leadership and controversy. Wendolyn Sims-Rucker News Intern @laloyolan
The election of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, marked a significant point in the history of the Catholic Church. Known for speaking out on controversial issues such as women’s equality and for realigning the Catholic Church towards common issues such as helping the poor, Pope Francis is gaining a reputation for redefining the ideals of Catholicism. LMU students are taking note of his work by creating a club to talk about it: the Pope Francis Club. Started by professor of theology Allan F. Deck, S.J., earlier this month, the club meets every other Convo in the Theology
Village of U-Hall. The first meeting was held on Tuesday, March 11. The next meeting will occur on Tuesday, April 8. Deck was inspired to bring the Pope Francis Club to LMU while visiting other campuses. “I first heard about a Pope Francis club … when I gave a lecture at DePaul University in Chicago,” Deck said in an email to the Loyolan. “When I came back I mentioned this to my colleague Matthew Petrusek. He agreed to co-facilitate the gathering with me. I spoke to several other people as well and received support from the theological studies department, the Jesuit Community and Campus Ministry.” From there, the club reached out to theology staff and students. “The purpose of the club is to provide an outlet for sharing ideas, concerns and stories among people at LMU who are really impressed with Pope Francis’ leadership in the Catholic Church, but even more broadly, on the world scene,” Deck said. See Club | Page 3
The Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) plans to “go big or go home” with their seventh annual ‘Out With a Bang’ event, according to freshman business management major and GSA president Daniel Perez. The event is this Friday from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in Burns Back Court, and it will offer a full Mexican buffet, “mocktails,” speakers and live performances. Organizers are predicting that it will be the biggest one yet. Perez’s plan to make the event bigger than ever is embodied by the large lineup he has planned, including D’Lo, Blu Noise and Weekend Celebrity LA. The first guest of the night will be the speaker D’Lo. D’Lo’s personal website describes the artist as a “queer transgender Tamil Sri L.A.nkan-American, political theatre artist/writer, director, comedian and music producer.” Next, electro/ pop band Blu Noise and pop cover band Weekend Celebrity will perform. Finally, the night will conclude with a dance party featuring DJ Pat Allen. Anthony Garrison-Engbrecht, director of LGBT Student Services, says that it is essential that the event promotes LGBT performers. “We’re hiring artists and performers that are from our own community. [Students can] see good role See GSA | Page 4
Millionaire Matchmaker offers her two cents
Caroline Burt | Loyolan
“Millionaire Matchmaker” Patti Stanger held a question and answer session in the Living Room Tuesday night at 9 p.m. Stanger offered relationship advice, discussed what it’s like to be a female business owner and explained the L.A. dating scene.