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In a released affidavit, a parent admitted to asking to get his son into LMU. Isabella Murillo News Editor @LALoyolan
Among the many parents accused of taking part in a nationwide college admissions scam, Douglas Hodge, former CEO of Pimco, was wire-tapped and found to have paid to get two of his kids into USC and one into Georgetown University, as well as trying to get his fourth child into LMU. In the affidavit released by the Boston Herald, Hodge paid more than $500,000 in bribes to secure his kids' admissions into top universities, framing them as athletic recruits for sports they never played. Rick Singer, who worked for two college
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counseling firms, was at the head of the college admissions scandal. Eventually, he agreed to talk to clients while the FBI listened through wiretap, in order to get a reduced sentence. "People who mainly rely on merit cannot compete with people who are able to bribe up to 500k," Abby Koehler, a junior marketing major said. The OC Weekly published the conversations Singer had with clients recorded. In one conversation, Hodge talked with Singer about getting his fourth child into LMU. "So LMU, when we went down the last time—and this is where, you know, this is the [Singer] magic at work—I remember you saying, 'Well, listen, if you want LMU and you want to commit to LMU, let me know. Because, you know, this is one of the schools where you have
developed relationships,'" said Hodge in the recording. "And we can get it done," Singer said. "Like, LMU is my first choice. Because once you go to bat for him ... that’s pretty much a done deal, right?" said Hodge. "Correct, yeah," Singer said. Singer gave verbal confirmation that he had developed relationships at LMU and could get Hodge's son admitted. In a viral YouTube video called "I went to school with Olivia Jade...the real problem," YouTuber Harlow Brooks talked about her experiences at Marymount High School in Brentwood, without mentioning the name of the high school, and how it was wellknown that students could get in through fraudulent acts. "You hear a lot of stuff about, you know, 'Oh, my dad just bought a building at LMU so I don't have to worry about getting in,'"
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said Brooks. "That's not something that's uncommon, and I feel like we've all known that there's a lot of schools that are 'pay to play.'" In an email, President Snyder said that while LMU was referenced "incidentally" in court documents, "neither the university, nor its employees, have been accused of any wrongdoing." Snyder further stated that the University has no knowledge of any "fraudulent or unlawful behaviors" concerning admissions. Despite this, LMU has enlisted Holland & Knight, a national law firm, to review its admissions policies. Snyder ended the message by claiming that the University will take appropriate measures if the firm uncovers any misconduct or areas for improvement. Faculty and students received this message via email on March 22.
University registrar Kathy Reed announces retirement A valuable member of the community, Reed has worked for the University for 43 years. Austin Woods
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Kathy Reed, the University registrar, recently announced her retirement after a long commitment of working at LMU, as she wants to spend more time living her life outside of the University. “As I approached retirement age, I started considering my options,” Reed said. “Friends and family are retiring and are off doing amazing things. I want to do the same while I am in good health and
have the energy to do what I want to do.” Reed has been connected to LMU for a number of years, as she is an alumna of the University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a teaching credential. “When I was preparing to take the SAT ... I selected Loyola University of Los Angeles—[this was prior to the merger between Loyola University and Marymount college]—as the testing site,” she said. “I walked up the stairs to Seaver 200 and paused and looked out over campus. I decided this was where I needed to be … My time as a student was phenomenal.” After graduating, Reed decided that she wanted to begin her master’s program. Upon learning that there was an opening
in what was then known as computing services, she applied and was hired. Now, after working at the University for so many years, Reed is immensely grateful for everything she has learned and experienced through her time as the registrar. “Forty-three years carry too many individual memories to be able to decipher favorites,” she said. “I will say it has always been about the people, [including the] students, faculty and staff, who have made this time so awesome.” According to Reed, the most valuable lesson she’s taken away from her time at LMU, including her time as a student, is that the “people matter.” “Each person matters,” she said. “Each
interaction with each person matters and you need to bring your best game to every encounter. Meet people where they are and figure out how to collaborate. The best answers are rarely the easiest answers.” While she is looking forward to her retirement, Reed said she will miss the LMU community. “I will miss the people and the place,” she said. “I will not miss the traffic on the 105.” Jeffrey Seeger, associate registrar for academic records, has worked with Reed for 35 years. Seeger said he is sad to see her go, as he thinks of her more as a friend than a boss. See Reed | Page 3
Campus celebrates Holi festival
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ASLMU, Ethnic and Intercultural Services, the Residence Hall Association, South Asian Students Association and Office for International Student Services hosted Holi celebration, the festival of colors and love, on March 22.
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Kathy Reed has not only worked for LMU for 43 years but also completed her undergraduate degree here. "I will miss the people and the place," said Reed.