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Clinton to give final address LGBTQ+ President Bill Clinton will be giving the undergraduate commencement address. Michael Busse, Gracie McManus Senior Editor and Executive Editor @LALoyolan

President Bill Clinton will speak at LMU’s undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7. “His commitment to improving the lives of other people, during and beyond his career in U.S. politics, embodies the ethos of becoming women and men with and for others,” said LMU President Timothy Law Snyder in a press release. “President Clinton will inspire our graduates as they seek to lead lives of meaning, purpose, and global impact.” Clinton served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001 as a member of the Democratic Party. During his two terms, he presided over the United States’ longest peacetime economic expansion. Before that, he served twice as governor in his home state of Arkansas. After his tenure as president, he founded the Clinton Foundation, a non-profit with the mission to “strengthen the capacity of people throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence,” according to the Foundation’s website. In particular, the Foundation’s work has focused on global health, education and economic development initiatives. Despite Clinton’s philanthropic efforts,

some members of the LMU community have expressed dissent for the choice of speaker. RenewLMU, “an alliance to strengthen LMU’s catholic identity,” has made a petition to disinvite Clinton, according to the group’s website. They listed several reasons that detail why they believe Clinton should not speak at this years commencement ceremony, including his involvement in a sex scandal with 22-year-old intern Monica Lewinsky in 1998, his prochoice views expressed in the past and his marriage to Hillary Clinton, one of the Democratic candidates for the presidency, which they argue will politicize Commencement. The Rev. Allan Figueroa Deck,

S.J., rector of the LMU Jesuit community, responded to the dissatisfaction expressed by RenewLMU and others. “In conferring this honor LMU does not endorse all of Mr. Clinton’s past or current policies nor condone all his actions,” Deck told the Loyolan via email. “Rather, the University recognizes the extraordinary service he has given to civil society and his lifetime connection to Catholic and Jesuit higher education as a Georgetown University alumnus.” According to an email sent to graduating students by University Registrar Kathy Reed on Friday, each student participating in the ceremony will receive 10 tickets to distribute to friends and family. Tickets will be required for entry to Sunken Garden, and the festivities will take place on Saturday, May 7, at 9:30 a.m. Clinton’s nephew, Tyler Clinton, will be one of 1,400 undergraduate students participating in the comm e n ce m e n t ceremony.

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Swenson named valedictorian Former Editor-in-Chief of the LA Loyolan, Ali Swenson named valedictorian Michael Busse Senior Editor @LALoyolan

li Swenson has spent the last four years at LMU harnessing the power of other people’s stories. Now Swenson, the valedictorian of the class of 2016, is ready to start writing the next chapter of her own. Though her passion for storytelling developed in her work as a journalist, Swenson has been shaped by a variety of interests. “I’ve never been someone who has just one interest,” said Swenson, a senior psychology major and business administration and journalism double minor. “That scared me when I was coming into college, I kept thinking, ‘How am I going to choose one? I guess the answer at LMU is that you don’t have to.” Indeed, Swenson has found success in a wide variety of pursuits at LMU academically, professionally and socially. She was recently named the top scholar in the psychology department while maintaining a near-perfect GPA. She has thrived as a member of several honors societies, in Greek life as a member of Pi Beta Phi and as a volunteer at Richstone Family Center. She was part of a team that represented LMU – and won – at the 2015 International Business Ethics Case Competition, and her work as editor-in-chief of the Loyolan has bestowed many awards to the publication. Those who know Swenson best are unsurprised by her success. Izzie Gibson

Penrose, a senior at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, grew up with Swenson in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard and attended school with her from kindergarten through high school. According to Gibson Penrose, Swenson’s achievements are nothing new. “She would read to all the other kindergartners, because we couldn’t read yet,” said Gibson Penrose. The two were among just a few students to test into an accelerated academic track called Spectrum, which lasted from first grade to middle school. “She’s always been one of the smartest girls I’ve known.” Swenson’s mother, JoAnn Marsden, also noted that Swenson has had a focused

curiosity from a young age. She learned to speak with a wide vocabulary early in life and was at ease conversing with adults. While her older sister, Jenna, was more physically active as a child, “Ali would sit and observe and focus and read,” Marsden said. “One day, [Ali and Jenna] were playing school, and Ali comes crying to me because she has a big F on her paper, and I take it and look at it, and of course, everything was right,” said Marsden. “Jenna laughingly says that she should take credit for Ali’s success because she made her play school so much.” See Valedictorian| Page 2

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Ali Swenson was named valedictorian on April 14 at the Academic Awards Convocation.

students allegedly confronted Students were allegedly discriminated against by an Alumni Relations employee. Kellie Chudzinski Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan

Three student workers from the LGBT Student Services office were engaged in a verbal altercation with an LMU employee from the Alumni Relations office between 9 a.m and 12 p.m. on Palm Walk near the Von der Ahe building on Thursday, April 14, according to a Gender-Sexuality Alliance press release. Senior biology major Catalina Ibarra and senior business majors Kaii Blanton and Cosette Carleo noticed that signs put up for Rainbow Week, or LGBTQ+ Awareness Week, by LGBT Student Services (LGBTSS) had been removed and placed behind a garbage can, according to Carleo. As Blaton, Carleo and Ibarra attempted to replace the signs, an employee from the Alumni Relations office, whose name has not yet been made available to the public, allegedly approached the students about LGBTQ+ issues and voiced opinions on differing sexualities, expressing that antiLGBTQ+ signs should be put up in place of the students’ signs. The employee also referred to one of the students as a man, even though that student had informed the employee that they identify as gender neutral, according to Carleo. As of Tuesday April 19, multiple attempts were made to contact the employee in question, through the Alumni Relations office, email, phone and a social media account appearing to belong to the employee. At the time of print production on Tuesday, no responses were received. The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) met and released a statement on April 15, notifying the LMU community that BIRT, along with Public Safety and the Los Angeles Police Department, is looking into the events of April 14 as reported by the three students. BIRT also clarified that the investigation will continue as two separate incidents, the first being the removal of the LGBT signs and the second being the employee and students’ confrontation. “The University stands behind its statement of non-discrimination, which prohibits unwelcome, harassing conduct on the basis of several classifications, including gender identity and sexual orientation.” said John Kiralla, the executive director of marketing and communications and BIRT member, on April 14, before BIRT had met. ASLMU responded to the incident through social media, encouraging the LMU community to treat each other with respect. ASLMU is still looking into the events that took place last Thursday. “I’ve really only experienced love and acceptance upon coming out to new people, but this lady told me that I was wrong and unnatural. That shook me to my core,” Carleo said. Anthony Garrison-Engbrecht, director of leadership programs and LGBTSS, responded to the alleged events on April 14 via phone call. See LGBT| Page 3

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Swenson recognized for diverse LMU achievements “The Loyolan experience really, I think, allowed her to become a Because of her diverse intergreat leader and expand her conests, Swenson came to LMU withfidence,” said Tom Nelson, the out declaring a major, but evendirector of student media at LMU. tually settled on psychology after As adviser to the Loyolan, Nelson being captured intellectually by an has worked with Swenson for the introductory course. The careers last four years. of her parents may also have been “One thing that stands out an influence: Her mother is a about Ali is her ability to make mental health therapist and her everyone around her better father was a licensed social worker. through her guidance and some“I could never go to ‘Take Your times merely just her presence,” Kid to Work Day’ because both of said Nelson. “That ability to create my parents worked in crisis situa rising tide that lifts all boats ations. There couldn’t just be an was evident in the students who 11-year-old in the room,” Swenson worked with Ali during her time at said. “But their work, even though the Loyolan, and it was true for me I wasn’t able to see it directly, defas the Loyolan’s adviser as well.” initely rubbed off on me. … The Swenson’s ability to inspire impact that one person can have in others is not limited to the staff of a moment is something I’ve carthe Loyolan. Someone who knows ried with me. That is, I think, one this well is Kelsey Crispeno, a of the reasons that I’m drawn to junior health and human sciences psychology.” major and Swenson’s little in her As a freshman, Swenson joined sorority, Pi Beta Phi. the Loyolan as a news intern. In “From day one of knowing her, her second semester, she earned a Ali has encouraged me and suppromotion to assistant editor and ported me,” said Crispeno. “Ali eventually made the leap to editor has taught me to celebrate both big of the news section as a sophoCaroline Burt | Loyolan and small moments, to always be more. During this time, she tackcurious and to never stop learning, During her time at LMU, Swenson has been a member of Pi Beta Phi and multiple honor societies, led her first big stories, including a to continue to push myself and worked at the Loyolan all four years, volunteered at Richstone Family Center and more. profile of a pregnant LMU student grow constantly, but to also take who had kicked cancer and was care of myself and enjoy and savor and always being down for a sub- to say the valedictorian is all about the mentorship experiences I’ve about to become the first person life as it comes.” stantive conversation or an adven- internal success, like she’s got gotten and the opportunities that in her family to graduate from When Crispture,” Woolston something in her that made her have come my way. I am really college. eno first consaid. so successful. I just don’t think thankful for all of that, and I hope With her interest in journalsidered running “It’s the people I’ve W h i l e that’s true,” Swenson said. “I that what I do helps others in the ism solidified, Swenson studied for president of abroad for a semester in London, been surrounded Woolston, Crisp- think it’s the circumstances I’ve same way I was helped.” her sorority, she eno and many of been in since a young age. It’s the interning at Exposure, a youth by, the mentorship Swenson’s close people I’ve been surrounded by, turned to Swenmedia charity. She also worked for son for advice, experiences I’ve gotten friends cite her as a summer at TakePart, the digicalling from a and the opportunities a major influence, tal journalism arm of Participant train station in Media, the company behind films that have come my way. Swenson herself Germany during a is quick to give such as “An Inconvenient Truth” semester abroad. I am really thankful for others credit for and “Food, Inc.” “She walked me all of that, and I hope her success. At TakePart, Swenson was through the clas“If I hadn’t met that what I do helps moved by the subjects on which sic ‘pros’ and others in the same way the friends that she was reporting, including a ‘cons’ ... but gave I met freshman man in India who improves his I was helped. ” me the confidence year — the kinds community by filling potholes in and the assurof friends who his free time. ance that I was challenge me and “That was when I realized that equipped to do what I needed to have amazing, inspiring pursuits I like telling stories and shardo,” said Crispeno. “She is a big of their own — I don’t think I would ing them,” said Swenson. “I think reason why I am in the position be where I am today at all,” Swenwhen people hear an inspirthat I am today.” son said. “Being around people ing story, it inspires them to be Swenson’s friends describe who are doing great things makes greater. That’s what I took away her as funny, kind and adventur- you want to do great things.” from TakePart: the power of a ous. Senior political science major She is acutely aware that her story.” Savannah Woolston made some of upbringing, particularly her strong While in London, Swenson her favorite LMU memories along- education, put her in a position to decided to pursue more of a leadside Swenson, who is her best be successful. The educational ership role at the Loyolan, applyfriend and roommate. Woolston privilege she received at a young ing and being hired to the position describes Swenson age is something with which she of Editor-inas the “let’s-do-it” still grapples. After testing into Chief. During friend, an attitude the accelerated Spectrum program her year in the “Ali has taught me to that has led them in kindergarten, she was placed in position, she celebrate both big on trips together what she calls “an isolated comspearheaded destinations munity where a lot of the students and small moments, to ambitious jourincluding the Grand are similar,” which was better to always be curious nalistic projCanyon, Cabo and resourced and more academically ects, including and to never stop New Orleans. Last stimulating. First Amendlearning, to continue to summer, Swen“I know that without the Specment Week push myself and grow son flew to Wash- trum program, I would not be 2016 with keyconstantly, but to also ington, D.C., where here doing the things I am doing note speaker Woolston had an America Fertake care of myself and internship, to sur- now,” Swenson said. “I just wish that everyone could have had that rera and an in- enjoy and savor life as prise her for on her experience.” depth spe21st birthday. it comes.” After graduation, Swenson will cial report on “Countless nights begin her career furthering the sexual assault staying up until 4 education of others at StudySync, at LMU. That a.m. in the common a company that produces Engissue, which won awards both for room of our freshman dorm lish and language arts curricuits reporting and visuals, included and two years of sleeping in the lum. She will lead a team of freea candid interview Swenson consame room have shown me that lance writers creating lessons ducted with a perpetrator of sexual she is literally the perfect friend based on current events. Accordassault. and roommate,” said Woolston, ing to Swenson, the news blasts Swenson counts her work at the “except for the fact that neither of will “encourage students to think Loyolan as the most influential us can kill bugs, and I’m the only critically about what’s going on in aspect of her time at LMU. Outside one who feeds our fish.” the world.” of the office, the Loyolan enabled For Woolston, Swenson has In reflection, Swenson her to visit the headquarters of the played a big role in shaping her approaches her accomplishments New York Times and connected time in college. with what is either unflinchher to a job in the Opinion section “She has helped me get the most ing modesty or unapologetic of the Los Angeles Times, where out of my LMU experience by rationality. she began working at the begininspiring me to do and be better, “I think people have a tendency ning of her senior year.

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LGBTSS responds to incident

BURNING QUESTIONS

This issue, Asst. News Editor Austin This Managing Gay issue, sat down with Editor Raffety seniorDan computer sitsscience down with Head major Coach Max Good, Jordan McRae, head of the whocoach produces LMU’s men’s basketball music. team to talk about the upcoming season.

How would you describe yourself in three words?

I’m The Man.

If forced to choose, would you rather have a successful career in producing or computer science?

I would choose computer science. Music is awesome and I love making it, but there is more to life than a pair of speakers and every artist has their timespan. Computer science is here to stay, so I’ll take that computer money.

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“We are going to do everything we can to investigate and respond appropriately to the actions. I feel whenever there is a trust broken by our community we have to try to restore that. Some of that is by dialogue and some of that is by healing.” In the original statement given by the Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA), they claimed that LGBTSS was not funded by the University. The GSA press release asserted that LMU has created an unsafe environment for LGBTQ+ and minority students. LGBTSS and Carleo hosted a community discussion on Friday in the Bird’s Nest. The focus of the community gathering was on the issues LGBTQ+ students face in schools and how students felt about the reported incident the day before. They also began the early stages of planning for solidarity events in conjunction with other departments. LGBTSS held an academic dialogue on Monday with a workshop on harmful language. Two upcoming events were

planned in response to the incident. Students will be holding a silent protest on the UHall bridge Wednesday, April 20, at 11:45 a.m. LGBTSS and the Theology Department will also be hosting an interfaith panel discussion on the different

religious views of the LGBTQ+ community and diversity on Friday. The time for the panel is to be determined. For more information on the developing story and LGBTSS funding, visit laloyolan.com.

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LGBT Student Services held a talk last Friday at the Bird’s Nest to discuss the issues that had come up as a result of the incident.

What is your ideal job as a computer scientist?

My ideal job as a computer scientist is being the CEO and founder of my own technology firm. This is something that is on my mind every day and it is something that I am going to pursue as long as I can.

If you could be remembered for one thing, what would it be?

I would like to be remembered for being a leader and somebody that never cowered away from a challenge, no matter how difficult or low the odds were and just somebody to show people that they can do whatever they want to, because nothing is stopping them except for themselves.

What artist or group, dead or alive, would you want to work with the most?

I would love to work with Kanye West or Dom Kennedy the most, as they are my favorite rappers. Nobody puts that raw energy into their music like Kanye and Dom Kennedy has a versatile set of lines and flow that nobody can match. He’s underrated in my opinion.

What is your creative process when it comes to making a new beat?

I use samples in a lot of my songs, much like hip-hop tracks of yesteryear, so if I hear a song on the radio, in a store or wherever I am and I like it, I’m going to listen to it a few times and see what pieces I can use to create my own spin to it. I also like to see how I can turn a song around and exploit its vibe or tone to create a new song with the same feel. In totally original songs without samples, I just make a track based off of experiences or what I’m feeling in that moment. Some of my best tracks have come from me getting back to my room late at night and just being able to finally relax and wind down.

What is your most rewarding experience as a producer?

Just being able to create jams. Being able to express myself in an abstract form that people can actually hear and use. I love it when people say they listened to my track and liked it, or when they say that they want to use a track for something. It’s just cool when I see and hear my work being used by people that want to express themselves as well.

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Awards ceremonies celebrate student achievement Students of all years were recognized at the Academic Awards Convocation, Student Service and Leadership Awards and LMU EXP Awards this past week.

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Grayson the Beagle dies of lymphoma after long battle

After fighting cancer for 11 months, Grayson passed away last Tuesday. Sami Leung News Intern @LALoyolan

LMU will miss one furry, floppy-eared friend. On April 12, Grayson the Beagle, the beloved emotional support animal of senior psychology and communications double major Evan Jost, finally gave into his long fought battle against lymphoma. “I’ve always said ‘I will keep him alive and I will keep fighting with him until he stops fighting, but once he’s in pain, I will end it.’ I didn’t want him to suffer,” Jost said. Jost came back from his second deployment in Iraq in early 2009 knowing he wanted a beagle, and being a fan of Batman, he decided to name his dog after Robin’s secret identity, Dick Grayson. After finding a breeder in San Diego, he brought Grayson home in June of 2009. Jost and Grayson spent all of their time together and easily bonded. Grayson became Jost’s number one in dealing with the PTSD Jost experienced after returning to the states in Iraq. However, when Jost lost his house in 2014 and began living in the back of his truck in the University Hall parking structure, he moved

Grayson to his parents’ home in Modesto, not wanting that life for Grayson. A little over 300 miles from LMU, Jost would often make the drive to visit with his best buddy. “I was extremely impressed with Evan. [He] literally dedicated and gave everything to keep Grayson healthy and well for as long as he could — always at the side of his best friend,” said ASLMU Speaker of the Senate and junior English major Anthony Sasso. Soon after Jost was able to get a dorm room on campus, Grayson was diagnosed with lymphoma. The doctor told Jost that if left untreated, Grayson had less than 50 days to live. However, Grayson’s condition qualified him for a narrow trial of a new drug at UC Davis, so his treatment was free for the first 14 weeks. “I would get out of class on Thursday evenings and drive all the way up to Modesto, pick up my dog and then drive the next morning to UC Davis. It was 323 miles from campus to LMU, then another 100 miles to the hospital, and I would do that every weekend,” Jost said. Grayson came out of remission soon after the trial ended. Jost, with the help of Student Affairs Resource Coordinator Lorrianne Harrison Reyes, registered Grayson as his emotional support animal and the two became roommates once again. “It made my life a whole lot

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easier. My attitude changed just having him around. I [was] better able to focus,” Jost said. After Grayson died, Jost got a tattoo in Grayson’s memory; a drawing of Charlie Brown and Snoopy with Snoopy leaning his head onto Charlie’s shoulder and the quote “What would I do without a friend like you,” at the base. Jost said he identifies with Charlie Brown’s defeatist but morally straight character. “When the [most recent] Snoopy movie was coming out, I was so excited. I actually ended up crying four times in the theater [because] it hit me that I was losing my best friend,” Jost explained. Grayson, the only dog seen consistently around campus, became a sort of celebrity to all the campus’ dog lovers. He was frequently featured on social media sites such as Snapchat, Facebook and Yik Yak. “Whenever I saw Grayson, he was always bringing joy to those around him,” said freshman communications major Monica De Jesu. Sasso is currently working on creating a memorial on campus dedicated to Grayson before graduation. “I was lucky enough to have visited him in Leavey 5 and see him around campus. As we all miss our pets at home, it was nice seeing Grayson around LMU,” said Sasso. Jost is still recovering from the loss, but he says he never wants

LMU students know what to expect from life on the Bluff, but what happens after Commencement Day when post-undergraduate life becomes a reality? LMU Outcomes is a detailed report of the demographics and accomplishments of the class of 2015, giving all who visit the University’s website a glimpse into what last year’s Lions have accomplished. The site’s main page, which went live the week of April 13, states, “One of the best measures of our success as a university is what our students are able to do after graduation and who they become.” Also on the site is a detailed report complete with graphics and figures that illustrate various features of the class of 2015. It explains the career choices, graduate schools and other opportunities these LMU alums have found since graduating last May. Data collected for the LMU Outcomes page was gathered from 736 former students, about 67 percent of last year’s graduating class. On the page, users can select to view demographics from all students or choose one

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of LMU’s five colleges. According to the section, “Where do LMU graduates go?”, 60 percent of the class of 2015 is employed, 26 percent is enrolled or has plans to enroll in graduate school, nine percent is completing service projects and five percent is seeking employment. Also according to the website, 78 percent of working Lions are employed at private or for-profit companies, 10 percent work for non-profit organizations, eight percent work on behalf of service groups and three percent work for the government. The website lists corporations that have employed last year’s graduating class, including CNN, the Walt Disney Company, SpaceX and Teach for America, among others. Purdue University, Boston University, Loyola Law School, UCLA and USC are Among the various graduate and professional schools in which members of last year’s graduating are enrolled. The site also has various sections relating to economic demographics and financial investment returns on the education the class of 2015 received during their time at LMU. Under the “Educational returns on investments” subheading, website visitors may click on a link which leads to the Student Profiles page on the LMU website, a portal which offers visitors short descriptions

about LMU students and their professional accomplishments during and after their time on the Bluff. Also located on the LMU Outcomes page are sections relating to internships and career development as well as service both on and off the Bluff. Each section has links to various pages of the LMU website for visitors to get a sense of what post-graduate plans are available to students. Above all else, LMU Outcomes showcases the accomplishments of the University’s former students and offers all visitors insight as to what post-graduate life means for an LMU Lion. “The LMU Outcomes page is very useful for getting students to think about life after LMU, both realistically and positively,” said senior history major Joseph Berg. “Being informed about what other students before you have done both gives you an idea about what you can do after LMU and helps you figure out the steps you need to take to make your own game plan for life in the workforce.” With LMU Outcomes, the greater LMU community can be better informed about the achievements of the class of 2015 and what current and future Lions can accomplish in their post-grad lives.

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Board Editorial Doing our journalistic due diligence Karis Addo-Quaye Editor-in-Chief

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A typical LMU student is involved in offended and uncomfortable about a number of different organizations and Clinton’s past actions and beliefs, and commitments at once, making it hard to some have even created a petition to balance each obligation with the most disinvite Clinton. The University’s attention and appreciation possible. This identity as a Jesuit Catholic institution has type of balancing-act mirrors the work been called into question and controversy of journalists who are tasked with the has swirled through social media posts responsibility of representing all angles of and comments online. a story both swiftly and accurately. The role of a journalist is to seek a This past week, as well as this past year, balance of all sides and to report with as has seen a significant shift in the way in much integrity as possible. For the sake which our community of remaining true to the embraces controversy. Loyolan’s motto of “Your At times it is with Voice, Your Home, Your confusion, frustration or “...[E]very time we News,” and because we dismissiveness. At other write an article, respect the power afforded times, it has been with to us as a media platform of grace, compassion and we attempt to do this University, we always understanding. it in an accurate, seek the truth. But the truth On April 14, three always multifaceted, responsbile and isgrowing members of the LGBTQ+ increasingly community were allegedly complex over time as reliable way.” verbally confronted by more perspectives become an Alumni Relations attached to whatever faculty member. As we issue is at the forefront covered this incident, we worked with the of discussion. Above all else, we hope information available in a timely manner. to inspire a respectful dialogue among We have been continuously updating the readers and remain unbiased as emotions article as more information surfaces in run high between different groups. the hopes of representing all sides of the As the academic year draws to a close, we story. However, it is difficult to do so hope that our efforts to remain balanced while the University’s investigation is still yet representative of the multitude of underway. opinions at LMU have succeeded. We take The same day that the discriminatory accountability for the times we may not incident occurred, we reported on this have done justice by the issues we have year’s undergraduate commencement covered; however, every time we write an keynote speaker, President Bill Clinton. article, we attempt to do it in an accurate, While many were thrilled, others were responsible and reliable way.

CONVOS ON C AMPUS LISTENING TO THE BEAT OF THE STREET Do you ever realize that we are almost one-third of the way done with 2016? Do you ever just listen to people's conversations instead of doing the things you were supposed to have done two months ago? Same. Here's what I heard today:

3:30 P.M. A girl with long brown hair walking in a floral dress says, “Those hanging cameras make Hilton look 200 percent more like a prison.” “As if it needed any more help,” replies her friend in a striped shirt.

3:40 P.M. A boy in a gray shirt says with a smile to the girl walking next to him, “You only send me snaps of the top of your head.”

3:45 P.M. A girl in a light-colored romper greets a friend from a few yards away, “Hey! Oh my gosh, how was Coachella?” “Oh my gosh, so good!” replies her blonde friend. Oh my gosh, I hope you posted a really cute picture on Instagram so we can all see just how good “so good” is.

3:50 P.M. A group of girls is sitting outside listening to a song from “The Lizzie McGuire Movie.” What a good movie. What a good song. Thank you, group of girls sitting at that table.

3:55 P.M. “Oh... I haven't even started that,” admits a girl in a red dress with a slight laugh. You and everyone else, my friend.

The girl laughs flirtatiously in reply. The boy stops smiling. I think he's actually mad about this.

3:57 P.M. Update: the group of girls is now listening to Hollaback Girl. Information compiled by Olivia Round, Graphic by Madeline Mary | Loyolan

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Rape victims do not deserve to be punished Keepin’ up with Jones Jackie Jones

Asst. Opinion Editor @jackieeejonesss

ometimes, opening up your Facebook newsfeed can be like opening up Pandora’s Box — good or bad, the people from your diverse friend list can post some surprising information. Last week, I stumbled upon a post from a Brigham Young University (BYU) student who posted an Inquisitir article titled “BYU Rape Culture? Associate Dean of Students Does Not Apologize for Honor Code that Treats Victims as Suspects.” The post prompted long, descriptive opinions and numerous comments that ultimately led to heated debates. Essentially, BYU has a strictly implemented honor code, so much so that if a student comes forward about being a victim of sexual assault, they could be at risk of violating the honor code if the rape involved alcohol, being in someone of the opposite sex’s room or homosexual behavior, according to the BYU Honor Code’s website. At midnight on a Tuesday, I found myself internally yelling at my bright computer screen. My roommate was asleep, but I was dying to wake her up to express all my rage and vent to someone. To me, on the scale of terrible crimes, drinking alcohol, swearing or hanging out with guys — all of which are legal — are nowhere near the level of rape and murder. All of the people commenting on the post could not put this simple matter into perspective. As a woman, I was furious that women, who are often the victims of sexual assault, could not only be emotionally scarred but made to feel some sort of guilt because of it. The Mormon site “By Common Consent” commented on the statements BYU Associate Dean

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of Students and Title IX director Sarah Westerberg made about the policy, stating, “If this recounting is accurate, when victims of sexual violence at BYU report their attack, they potentially put their academic future at risk … A woman who has been sexually assaulted may find herself penalized, suspended, even expelled for the circumstances of her attack.” This rule reverts us back to sexist, old-school practices that prevent women from receiving an education. One could easily argue that with the implementation of the honor code, it would lessen the chances of rape happening. However, despite the religious beliefs some might hold, creating essentially another era of Prohibition is not a perfect solution. Drinking alcohol is legal once a person turns 21,

and anyone of age has the right to choose whether or not to consume alcohol. The strict implementation of the honor code even in the case of rape is a way of saying that the crime of underage drinking is on the same level as sexual assault. At the end of the day, drunk or sober, rape is wrong. The BYU honor code makes it seem as if all things wrong are equally wrong. Many of those who support the honor code policy believe that rape victims promised to abstain from drinking alcohol or being alone with the opposite gender, and because they broke their promise, they should take responsibility for their actions. With this flawed reasoning, even without breaking the honor code, sexual assault victims will certainly question whether or not to come

forward about their abuse. With more victims hesitating to report sexual assault, more perpetrators get away with their crimes and continue harming more people.

“I was furious that women who are often the victims of sexual assault could not only be emotionally scarred but feel some sort of guilt because of it. ”

While this story makes me extremely sad for the women at BYU, I am also extremely grateful to be at a campus where I feel safe

and supported. Even though LMU is a religiously affiliated university, they acknowledge the presence of alcohol on a college campus and have implemented rules like the Good Samaritan policy and an official sexual and interpersonal misconduct policy, as stated by LMU CARES and the Lion’s Code. While some of the students at BYU believed that the rape culture article was biased and did not tell the full story, the Inquisitr told the hard facts about why people believe this policy is dangerous. Hopefully, the discussion will make their community rethink the policy and fight for the justice the victims deserve. This is the opinion of Jackie Jones, a senior English major from La Habra, California. Email comments to mgaydos@ theloyolan.com.

Students speak on President Bill Clinton coming to LMU In addition to the fact that I respect and admire President Bill Clinton as a politician and longtime public servant, having a former president speak at LMU's graduation is undoubtedly fantastic publicity and such an honor for LMU and my senior class. Even if someone is not personally a Bill Clinton fan like I am, I think it’s so cool that my class gets to hear from someone so important, relevant and accomplished. I really don’t think people need to worry about the fact that he’s a politician that they may or may not agree with — he’s an incredibly inspirational public speaker, he has so much life experience, and he will have so many beautiful things to say about the power of education and the opportunities that await us upon graduation. As a graduating senior, I can't think of very many people I'd be more excited to have speak as I walk across the stage celebrating the work I've done here these past four years. - Savannah Woolston, senior political science major

Bill Clinton to speak at commencement 2016? I thought it was a joke at first, but many people confirmed. I didn’t think it was a joke because I have anything against him… Oh who am I kidding… yes I do; he is a Democrat! He was a not a terrible president, ironically, but to have him speak at the LMU commencement is quite ironic to say the least. LMU is quite bent on the goal of social justice. Hell, it’s even in their mission statement. So to have a man that pretty much took advantage of a woman is quite hypocritical. Not only that, he is married to the woman who essentially ruined the life of Bill’s “close” intern Monica Lewinsky for what happened in the White House after that scandal. Not a very social justice-y thing to do, but LMU likes the man and hey, who could blame them… He plays a mean tenor sax. But in all seriousness, Bill Clinton speaking at commencement is just a way for LMU to show their tilt towards one side of the spectrum especially in this year where a new president will be elected. We can see where the school leans. They are open to doing so, but I believe a better person on that side of the spectrum could have been selected just to hold some integrity toward our mission. - Adam Duarte, freshman political science major Info compiled by Matt Goydos, Graphic by Madeline Mary | Loyolan

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Are quarter-life crises the new normal? Ngo Problem Isabel Ngo

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n the past two weeks, I’ve met with three academic advisers (two on the same day), cried on the phone with my sister and mother on two occasions and fitfully slept through crazy stress dreams for nights on end — all in the scramble of registering for classes and worrying about the future. I’m a theatre arts major, and to say it’s competitive is an understatement. Throw in variables like past training experience, how many famous or established pros you know in the industry, lack of diversity in media and the starving artist stereotype, and you’ve got yourself an existential crisis starter kit. The truth is, I’m not the only student experiencing this. The pressure is real for all college students. Whether the anxiety comes from the trying process of switching majors or hearing about summer plans, internships or life post-graduation, it’s scary for each of us. But it hasn’t always been this way. “There were a lot of people in my generation who felt like … if you worked hard, if you went to school, even if you didn’t go to school, you could probably have an average middle class life,” said Michael Doyle, psychologist at Student Psychological Services (SPS). “That’s getting harder and harder to do today without getting a degree. And even with a degree, it’s getting harder and harder.” Other economic factors such as quickly rising debt levels, growing middle-class and workforce competition also contribute to the pressures college students feel today. But the same life questions have been asked through every generation: What am I going to do? Is this what I want to do? How am I going to make a living? Worrying about the future — if we should pursue what they really want or if we are in the right field of study at all — is very common among students. One of the first steps in addressing these concerns is finding and understanding the specific problems of each student, according to Doyle. Pressure from family, failing a test or class and comparison with peers are some causes, but situations vary individually. “It really depends on the student,” Doyle said. Senior music and English double major Tilly Rudolph originally planned to apply to graduate school in piano performance, but experienced a crisis of decisions last fall. After finding out that she had carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome, which affected her hands and elbows, Rudolph was unable to play piano for the entire fall semester. “Being able to take that time off was at first super stressful,” Rudolph said. “[But] I was able to step back and reflect on what was making my college career and what I was walking away from LMU with, and that was really rooted in the people.”

Rudolph recounted her memories and experiences with her friends, professors and mentors as highlights of her time at LMU, and started looking beyond her initial plan of performance. After considering a way of combining her love for people with her music, and with the support of her family and friends, Rudolph looked into starting a career in music therapy. Her immediate postgrad plans include a year serving as a writing tutor with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and deferring her master’s degree in music therapy. She is currently choosing between her acceptances at Colorado State University and Temple University. “For me, I wasn’t planning on doing a year of service but having this little bit of a challenge this fall semester made me really think about that, and I’m so excited that I’m doing that and I think it’s what I’m supposed to be doing,” Rudolph said. Though I still have two more years at LMU, my crisis is similar. I wasn’t cast in the last two productions I auditioned for. What followed after those fateful, standstill moments of double, triple-checking to see if my name really wasn’t on the callback lists was a sopping mess: disappointment in myself, holding back tears over the phone with my family again, reconsidering my abilities almost to the point of disavowing acting forever — okay,

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Being an adult is difficult for all of us, and there’s nothing wrong with an existential crisis to snap us back into reality.

maybe I’m being dramatic. But it was during these times of failure and challenge that I forgot the satisfaction of making people laugh onstage, how rehearsals make me feel alive and how being part of a whole team of artists made me happy. What I needed then were little reminders and words of support from my family and friends who saw me at my best. And though the recovery period varies from time to time, I can say it is always their belief and hope in me that snap me out of these existential funks. Self-confidence and an open outlook is key for students. Even though we experience roadblocks

throughout college, everyone is still finding their way as it happens. What was comforting for Rudolph was “trusting in the way that the things are working around you and knowing that everything happens for a reason and everything is leading you in the right direction,” she said. Doyle said, “People need to really do things in life that are consistent with their values, with their strengths, with their abilities, their interests. And trying to push yourself too much in some other direction — simply because you think it will make money or it will be socially prestigious or your parents want it — is really going to put you in a bind.”

We have all felt some form of pressure at some point in college — whether as a freshman or graduating senior. These moments of existential crises can also be ways for us to find what we’re really searching for and what matters the most to us. LMU is preparing us through all of these challenges. “If you’re going to graduate from here, you’re bright, you’re able to work, you’re able to manage your time, to interact with others, be on teams,” Doyle said. “You can do this.” This is the opinion of Isabel Ngo, a sophomore theatre arts major from Monrovia, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email mgaydos@theloyolan.

Q: Is it a bad idea to live with a best friend? I came to college with two very good friends from high school and during our freshman year, we made a super-duper-best-friend pact to promise to live together during our senior year. We were warned to not live with friends but we have indeed survived the ups and downs of housemate-ship. Know that friendship, unfortunately, is not immune to roommate struggles. You will bicker about dirty dishes, hogging the washer and forgetting to take out the trash. Getting into ﬁghts requires careful thought because making breakfast in an awkward silence is not very fun. Believe that your relationships are strong and supportive enough where openly calling each other out won’t result in personally hurt feelings .But it's also always nice to know your BFFs are just a knock away if you want to talk. Battling the hilarity of overﬂowing garbage disposals together and screaming for help from spiders will be some of your favorite memories.

Column by Daralyn Kee Chong, Graphic: Ashley Ma | Loyolan

TECHNOLOGY

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UNNECESSARY JAPES

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Five ways to tech out your room Case by Case Casey Lee

Digital Editor @LALoyolan

ecorating your dorm room is one of the biggest struggles for any college student. You can’t bring everything with you to college, but you need enough to make your room feel like home. Some people use pictures and tapestries, others use technology. Here’s five ways to tech out any dorm room: 5. Game Consoles College can be stressful and consoles are a great way for students to relieve some of that stress. Whether you want to live the life of a Sim or live the high life in Los Santos, there’s a game out there for everyone. Maybe your skills in class are pretty lackluster, but your skills on the virtual field are as good as Messi. A game console is a great way to relax in a world of your own and prove to your friends who really is the best at FIFA or Super Smash Bros, one broken controller at a time. Besides, there’s nothing better than spamming “Down + B” as Pikachu in Super Smash Bros.

4. Portable Bluetooth Speaker

2. Tablet Mounting Stand

Music is key to surviving college, and if you’re an audiophile like myself, you need something more than an iPhone speaker to satisfy your music needs. This can be difficult when those pesky RAs are trying to quiet you down if your music is too loud. Small portable bluetooth speakers like the Bose Soundlink or the UE BOOM are great for filling your room with music but not your neighbor’s down the hallway.

Holding your tablet can be a pain, especially when you’re on a newly released season of your favorite series. To combat this inconvenience, a tablet mounting stand is the perfect helper for Netflix binges. Mine holds my iPad at eye level above my bed, so I can lay down on my back and not have to hold my iPad above my face, thereby avoiding the risk of being

painfully smacked in the face when it inevitably slips out of my hands. 1. LED Lights You failed a midterm and want to show your mood to everyone walking by your window — just turn on the LED lights. You can easily have a rage-inducing red light to match that soul-crushing feeling of failure. Or maybe it’s 2 a.m. and you need to stay awake

to study for your next midterm, just turn on a blue light to facilitate relaxation and focus. Maybe you just recycled three drafts of your 10 page paper, so you turn on the green lights to show your environmentally friendly side. There’s always the right light to reflect your mood and impress the people walking by outside your room. This is the opinion of Casey Lee, a freshman computer science major from Arvada, Colorado. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email ebritt@theloyolan.com.

3. Secondary Monitor Have you ever procrastinated so hard that you had Reddit, Facebook, iTunes, iMessage and Pages (so you can say you’re actually doing work) all open at the same time? I have, thanks to a second monitor. A second monitor also makes research — for when you’re actually trying to do work — quicker because there’s less movement from window to window. Netflix also becomes easier to watch with friends. Plus, a second monitor makes playing video games easier because of the larger screen. Essentially, it’s a pretty good deal to invest in a second monitor. Cameron Woodard | Loyolan

There are a number of different ways to add some new technology to your otherwise dull dorm room.

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Tech is necessary for the classroom I Think I Cam Cameron De Boer Asst. Opinion Editor @LALoyolan

ur generation has grown up with some pretty amazing pieces of technology. I’ll always remember being a little kid and playing my super cool green Game Boy color or my Nintendo 64, which I still use to this day. While technology allows us to play some pretty amazing games, it also allows us to learn in a very different way. My senior year of high school was the first year that my school began implementing tablets into the curriculum — specifically iPads. While there were many times I found myself tapping away on Flappy Bird or some other app trending at the time, I now realize just how useful those iPads were in the classroom. Freshman political science major Samuel Birchfield also agrees with the usefulness of technology in the classroom. “All of our materials were [on iPads], making it easier for us to do our work anywhere,” said Birchfield. Considering how standard tablets seem to be in classrooms nowadays, I was very disappointed when I got to college, iPad in hand, only to realize that most professors don’t tap into the potential of the technology available to them. Also, not only do most professors not utilize technology in their classrooms, but a lot don’t even allow stu-

dents to bring computers. According to a study released by the Learning Education by Advancing Digital (LEAD) Commission, 96 percent of teachers believe that technology is a vital part of how students learn today. However, most teachers’ technological understanding only allows them to use things like classroom projectors or basic PowerPoint presentations. But some teachers are going above and beyond. A study completed by the Computing Technology Industry Association evaluated the teaching methods of 500 k-12 teachers and college professors to see if technology had a positive impact in their respective classrooms. One successful example highlighted in an article titled “Study: Emerging Technology Has Positive Impact in Classroom” by Ryan Lylte was that of calculus teacher Stacey Roshan, who began uploading her lecture videos to iTunes and assigning them for homework. Students then had discussions in class instead of being lectured. As a result, the average score on the AP calculus test was 4.11, up from 3.59 the year before, when Roshan hadn’t implemented the digital lecture assignments. As these findings might suggest, through the use of technology, students are more engaged in the material. If you’re like me, you probably aren’t a fan of math. When I had my iPad, however, math wasn’t so bad; I was actually very engaged in the material and didn’t mind doing any of my work. Yet, in college, there will always be professors who

like to keep it old school. Another way technology is especially useful in the classroom is when professors assign extensive amounts of readings. Claudia Sandoval, an assistant professor of political science at LMU, is not a fan of tech in the classroom. When asked why she opts against it, she said, “Using a computer in the classroom creates many distractions that professors have to compete with. ... When that happens, I usually ignore it, but it does create a sense of disrespect.” Sandoval also believes that students should not hide behind their screens and instead “learn to articulate their opinions out loud.” Tablets are only one way tech can be used in the classroom; there is also a vast array of apps catered to the lives of students. A personal favorite of mine is Notability — and if anyone has a tablet of some sort, I highly recommend this app. Notability, for one thing, allows you to take handwritten notes with the help of a stylus. This app also allows you to download PDF files and annotate them as needed. You can even upload a professor’s slideshow if it is on Blackboard and make your own notes. Additionally, the file hosting service Dropbox offers apps to students and professors that allow them to upload and share assignments. I’m not saying that LMU should implement an iPad program, but I do believe that teachers should be more open and accepting of students who use technology in the classrooms. Yes, there will be students that goof off and just

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Technology is changing the classroom as more teachers are beginning to utilize tools like tablets and interactive whiteboards. sit on their computer or tablet reading Reddit — you all know who you are. At this point in life, those students are missing out on an education. With or without an iPad, some students will find ways to not pay attention in class — a tablet just allows for a more creative outlet. But in the end, our world is evolving into a

much more technological state. And there are numerous forms of technology that can be useful in classrooms. How much longer will teachers be able to hold out? This is the opinion of Cameron De Boer a sophomore economics major from Irvine, California. Tweet coments to @LALoyolan, or email mgaydos@theloyolan.com.

Moore’s Law leaves us wanting more Matt at Bat Matt Gaydos

Opinion Editor @mattagaydos

ordon Moore, a co-founder of Intel, made an observation in 1965 that is still relevant to this day. He was observing computer circuits when he realized that the amount of transistors that could fit per square inch had doubled every two years. He hypothesized that this would become a trend for how technological development would continue into the future. So, the concept of Moore’s Law was born — and we can continue to see its truth with our technology today, which is growing at an astounding rate. One could just look at Apple’s iPhone to see the breakneck pace at which everyday devices are becoming increasingly advanced. The 2015 iPhone 6s is, in accordance to Moore’s Law, twice as fast as the 2013 iPhone 5s and 39 times as fast as the 2009 iPhone 3Gs. So, in this ever-developing technological world in which we live, using technology should become increasingly pleasant as processors get faster every year. But is that the reality? iPhones are not only a great example of how quickly our technology is developing but also how

many problems come with that exponential growth. Not everyone has the money or coverage plan to be updating his or her iPhone every year. And what happens to previous iPhones? They become obsolete. Not only are they slower than the newer version but they also become bogged down by operating system updates which are optimized for the faster processors. This is why an iPhone seems like it dips in quality after only a year of use. “Getting a new iPhone is novel at first, but then it gets frustrating,” said freshman film and television

production major Sean Pontikos. “I get a new iPhone and it’s old again as soon as Apple announces the new version.” The frustrations associated with the rapid growth in technology don’t just end at iPhones. The endless improvements also extend themselves to other areas of technology, such as Internet speeds. Personally, I lose my patience when a web page doesn’t load up almost immediately — and I’m not the only one. Last month, viewers of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show were

asked an interesting question: would you rather have slow WiFi or no WiFi at all? Approximately 70 percent of the viewers responded to the survey saying that they’d prefer no WiFi at all. This is especially relatable to LMU students who have to endure our university’s sometimes painstakingly slow Internet. But remember what surfing the Internet was like even 10 years ago? “Sometimes I joke around with my roommate that LMU’s WiFi is like dial-up from when I was a kid. But even the worst WiFi now

is faster than I could ever imagine 10 years ago,” said Javed Rahman, a freshman political science and philosophy double major. There’s no doubt that our constantly changing technological landscape is making us spoiled. So maybe think about how difficult it was to text on your flip phone next time your iPhone crashes.

This is the opinion of Matt Gaydos, a freshman communication studies major from Palos Verdes, California Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email mgaydos@ theloyolan.

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With cell phone technology constantly evolving, the styles of our phones have also had to change to reflect the advancements.

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Your guide to the best vintage fashion spots in L.A. The Maria Problem Maria Nelson Senior Editor @mnnelson_

eed some new threads on a budget? Los Angeles boasts an incredible array of shops, flea markets and deadstock sellers that can help you add some vintage flair to your look without breaking the bank. Enhancing your outfits with vintage clothing and accessories is a way to stand out from the sea of fast fashionclad college students while giving the environment a break: it’s a total win-win. Thanks to Los Angeles’ rich and diverse filmmaking history, the city is full of opportunities to snatch up a cool ‘60s era wiggle dress or rad ‘90s style Levis. Below are a few local hot spots that have been known to yield unique vintage finds. 4. Studio City Because so many studios film in the greater Los Angeles area, basically the entire areas of Burbank and Studio City are speckled with every type of vintage store you could imagine. These shops are often filled with set seconds and discarded items from wardrobe departments. Some are upscale boutiques, others are hole-inthe-wall types where you’ll have to dig for your loot. According to blogger Gala Darling, the only vintage shop you need to visit in the Valley is Playclothes. A couple other standbys for those in the know are It’s a Wrap and Hubba Hubba.

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Looking for a new place for those vintage fashion finds? Look no further than these L.A. locations, including Studio City and Rosebowl Flea Market. 3. Long Beach Flea Market

Beach area. According to L.A. Racked, a few to note are Inretrospect, Sneaky Tiki and the historic Pine Avenue corridor.

For those looking to really work for their style, head to a flea market like the one held in Long Beach every third Sunday of the month. This particular market is best known for its reasonable prices, varied selection and celebrity customers. Yes, as you’re flipping through racks of deadstock overalls, you may just run into Diane Keaton or Dita Von Teese, who frequent the market. Once you’re through with the market, see what else you can find at the more traditional vintage shops in the Long

2. Pasadena City College Market The PCC Flea Market is not as clean or well-organized as some markets in the Los Angeles area, but it makes up for its disarray by representing a wide variety of decades and keeping prices low. This market is held on the first Sunday of every month but is definitely worth the trek. Spotting beautiful Betty Draper style shirt dresses

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Abigail Goh,

Cory Kaaukai, A: I think it’s a cross section between skater culture and then kind of more preppy put together. But I think it’s a healthy mixture of the two, because I want to be street but then I also want to be put together.

Paige Verdun, A: That’s hard because I don’t know if I have a distinct style. I feel like one day I can be sporty, and the next day I can be kind of like stylish and cute. So it just kind of depends on the day and the weather and how I’m feeling.

Christoph Neumann, A: A couple labels that might fit are entropic chic, gender neutral and nu-punk. Many of my favorite pieces are torn up, falling apart or cut up beyond what many people would see as wearable. Losing my focus on men’s clothing opened up so many options and ways to wear what I wear. It also made me realize that purses are incredibly convenient and dresses are the most comfortable thing to wear. While some people would definitely describe some of my style as extreme, I rarely wear what I wear to shock people, or prove something about the "system."

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Lily O'Brien, A: My personal style is really erratic and pulls from a lot of different places; it's like if Priscilla Presley was an '80s mall goth on a budget. My old roommate described it as "corpse realness,” whatever that implies.

1. Rosebowl Flea Market This is arguably the best spot for vintage shopping in Los Angeles but it is not for the faint of heart. The Rosebowl Flea Market — held every second Sunday of the month — is massive. Hundreds of vendors

sell all types of goods throughout the entire stadium. This option is also known for its more expensive price tags, so be certain to bring your haggling game and a no nonsense attitude. Another tip for navigating a sea of vintage clothes and antique furniture: never go searching for a specific item. Leaving your options open allows you to happen upon the perfect piece that completes your wardrobe. This is the opinion of Maria Nelson, a senior communication studies major from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email mnelson@theloyolan.com.

who or what influences your personalstyle

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A: When I’m not dressed like a total scrub for college, my personal style just kind of reflects how I feel. So if I feel preppy or completely monochrome, it’s just how I feel at a certain moment or a certain style blogger that I just have been looking at in that current moment. So that’s kind of how the cookie crumbles for me.

A: Outgoing and eccentric. A worker, functional. Everyday when I dress to leave, [I think], “Am I in work clothes?” I changed what I wore today. I identify with being a worker, with being someone who is doing her job. I don’t wear tight clothes, I wear shoes I can walk around in, I don’t wear much jewelry and yet I’m keenly aware of how I look. I know what I’m doing more than I give off [and] I’m conscious of how my look plays into that. I don’t mean my style to be eccentric, I don’t think, it just turns out that way.

or mint condition ‘70s era Coach bags is not unusual. Pro tip: Head out early in the morning to hit the outdoor portion of the market, then head into the parking structure as the day heats up to explore three more levels of vintage clothes, records and home goods.

A: Instagram definitely influences my style. There’s a lot of fashion bloggers all over that. And some of the people I really look at are kind of androgynous styles [like] Feral Creature or like Olivia Laura. Like, the Asian American fashion community I follow more because it’s easier to look at someone similar to me and be like, “Okay, if it works for them, it should be able to work for me.”

junior communication studies major A: I don’t think there’s anybody in particular, but I definitely find my style through Tumblr and the different blogs that I follow. I look for anybody that has the same aesthetic, the same mixture of a skater, yet more put together type of look.

junior communication studies major A: No one really. I’m not a big shopper, not a fan of shopping at all. Still to this day, which is kind of crazy, my mom finds cute stuff and will be like, “Oh, why don’t you try this,” so it’s kind of just trying different things. I wouldn’t say it’s one particular style, just trying new things and seeing if it fits my body type and fits my personality and my image.

junior economics major A: Myself. Inspiration for what I wear is usually of my own design. Often I decide to do something because I'm bored, or am hit with inspiration at 4 a.m. while delirious and working on a paper. Though if I had to pick out one person who influences me it would be my father, not because of what he wears but because of how unapologetic he is about it.

communication studies associate professor I’ve thought a lot about it, I think it’s the work. That I identify myself so much with being effective, efficient and competent. I have a real masculine sense of a job. I’m a lot like Robert Kennedy, I have his style. Whenever he was out talking he always had his sleeves rolled up. So it’s an identification with my level of work competency and responsibilities. I’m going back to some of my roots by wearing my jewelry ... like Thelma and Louise. I see a lot of myself in both of them.

junior entrepreneurship major A: Femme fatales from a lot of weird movies like Tura Satana in “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” drag queens, Rose McGowan in the '90s, hair metal groupie culture and my mom. Basically anything that's ridiculous. Graphic by Kevin Chan | Loyolan

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Peek into student invention PeekooBox Doon It Right Nicole Muldoon Life+Arts. Editor @nmuldoon

hildhood was such an easy time, wasn’t it? No work, no responsibilities and of course, no puberty. Regardless of who you are, puberty was probably a lessthan-fun experience. Speaking from a female perspective, I can vouch that for women, those first few months can be pretty rough. As I’m sure many women can relate, I personally felt extremely confused, a bit ashamed and much too embarrassed to ask questions. Yet, there were few resources to ease my anxiety. One woman here on campus, junior political science and economics double major Gabrielle Wilson knows that women around the world feel the same way. So, bravely, Wilson decided to enroll into her first entrepreneurship class here at LMU, to then use her newfound knowledge to invent and market a product to make women’s lives easier: PeekooBox. PeekooBox is an educational subscription service about female hygiene. The service provides women with a monthly supply of pads, tampons, pantyliners and other feminine products, along with an educational component. “The current box is for premonarchal women, which is the clinical term for women who are just starting their periods,” said Wilson. “It’s meant to educate women about [basic information about their bodies] ... college women can purchase this box as well.” Emma Spiekerman, a junior psychology major, has been coordinating with Wilson to lead a discussion panel about

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Gabrielle Wilson, a junior political science and economics double major, enrolled in an entrepreneurship class at LMU to make her idea for an invention — an educational monthly subscription box of feminine products for women — a reality. women’s health, self-care and other topics during an upcoming launch event for PeekooBox this Thursday. She’s incredibly passionate about the product and its influence on young women. “Pre-teen, generally, is the target audience, since they’re first getting their periods, and what’s really cool about it is

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Gabrielle Wilson was recently awarded the Social Entrepreneur of the Year award by LMU for all of her work on PeekooBox.

that it’s not just tampons and pads, but it also has chocolate in it, aspirin, Midol — basically things that’ll make you not dread your period so much,” said Spiekerman. “It’s a very positive way to teach young women this isn’t the end of the world. You really just need to focus on taking care of yourself. And there’s also an educational component, teaching girls about their bodies, and it’s a lot of things that a lot of girls are missing in their education.” Wilson’s product was inspired by personal experience, along with conversations she’s had with her friends on campus. “The idea came about because during my time here at LMU, I would get my period, but then realize that I didn’t have everything that I needed,” said Wilson. “I just thought, it’d be so nice to just have everything nicely delivered to me. [The educational aspect] came from all the women I’ve met at LMU. I lived in Desmond [an all-female freshman residence hall] as a freshman, and from having girltalks with my floor mates, I saw that women weren’t properly educated about themselves, which was so disheartening to hear. We’re women in [college], and a lot of us still don’t know about our bodies.” Wilson decided to invent and market the product on her own after enrolling in her first entrepreneurship class at LMU. “Gabby is amazing — she’s not even an entrepreneurship major; she took a class and pitched this idea and got a ton of interest from investors because this is such a great idea and so needed,” said Spiekerman. “This is her passion, and you can tell. She really wants to help young women; she’s not doing this for the money. She’s

doing this for the cause: teaching young women about their bodies and making them feel powerful.” “I didn’t know anything about business and felt like I was completely out of my head,” said Wilson. “I was so intimidated by the business school, and there were times that I struggled and doubted myself, but then I thought about the young women that might need help. [Also], over 90 percent of feminine hygiene products are by men, and I would love to create other products that are designed by a woman for women, coming from a woman that understands.”

”... from having girl-talks with my floor mates, I saw that women weren’t properly educated about themselves, which was so disheartening to hear. We’re women in [college], and a lot of us still don’t know about our bodies.” Both Wilson and Spiekerman stress the importance of the educational component of PeekooBox. “It’s super important for young women because it’s making them aware that there’s a purpose behind periods, and that you’re growing up, ” said Spiekerman. “We all get the talk from our parents, which isn’t a comfortable experience, and now [with the Internet] people do some hunting for this information on their own, looking for things online which may not be the most accurate information. But the information

[from Peekoobox] is educational, accurate and meant to teach girls about themselves.” “I went to [a] Cedar Sinai … summit and heard the doctors talk about the different problems that they were having with their patients, and it all stemmed from women just not knowing things about their bodies,” said Wilson. “These problems can progress and leave a woman sterile. [But] something as small as giving a woman a care package [can prevent this].” Wilson has arranged a PeekooBox Launch event happening this Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building. The launch will begin with a panel discussion led by Spiekerman, followed by an investor pitch by Wilson and the unveiling of the PeekooBox Daisy collection. The event will feature discussions, food and giveaways. “There are going to be a ton of print and digital media outlets there, so that’s going to be fun,” said Wilson. “I also have a big announcement that I’ve been holding on to, I’m so excited — I’m bursting inside. All LMU students are more than welcome.” Hearing women tell her that they would have loved to have had a PeekooBox subscription when they were first beginning their periods makes it especially worthwhile for Wilson. “Hearing [women] say that they could’ve used something like this just validates all the hard work I’ve put into this; it’s what keeps me going,” said Wilson. This is the opinion of Nicole Muldoon, a sophomore psychology major from Highland, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email nmuldoon@ theloyolan.com.

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Alumni spotlight: Kyle Novak moving ‘onward and upward’ in music industry Sharin’ Arun Arun Gulati

Asst. Life+Arts Editor @LALoyolan

rom working at the Lion’s Den to working with big name groups like A Great Big World in just a few short years, alumnus Kyle Novak (’07) is the epitome of a post-college success story. After making the most of his time at LMU, Novak went on to work for WORKS Entertainment, which manages talents such as Alex and Sierra, Straight No Chaser and Rob Cantor. The Loyolan recently had the chance to talk to Novak and learn more about his life at LMU and how he built a successful career in the entertainment industry. Arun Gulati (AG): Tell us a little bit about your job at WORKS Entertainment: Kyle Novak (KN): I’m the Tour Marketing & Merchandising Manager for WORKS Entertainment; a music management and live-event production company based out of Beverly Hills, CA. Daily, I work with concert promoters and marketing professionals from around the globe to create comprehensive marketing plans. The goal is to best sell our artists to the public, maximize ticket sales and create the best possible live show for both our clients and their fans. Our dynamic portfolio of 10 clients allows me to get creative in our marketing initiatives that include targeted TV, radio, print, social media/digital campaigns, while also working with surrounding communities, colleges, choir groups and street teams. WORKS Entertainment also produces Brian Culbertson’s Napa Valley Jazz Getaway; a 5-day R&B, jazz, wine and food festival in the Napa Valley. We’re headed into our fifth year this June and are happy to see steady growth from a couple hundred people in year one

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Alumnus Kyle Novak has made it big in the entertainment industry as the Tour Marketing & Merchandising Manager for WORKS Entertainment. Novak works with concert promoters and marketing professionals from around the world to sell artists and maximize ticket sales, among other things.

to over 10,000 people filtering into the Bay Area this year. In addition, I work as the merchandise manager for all of our clients and collaborate with graphic designers to develop product lineups that appeal to the masses for both venue sales and our artist online stores. AG: What was life like for you at LMU? What kind of a student were you?

KN: Life was—and still — is great. I found a great group of friends early on and got involved. My freshman year I joined Sigma Phi Epsilon (Sig Ep) and started working at the Lion’s Den and remained extremely active in my four years. Getting involved with both of those organizations helped me stay busy and experience some of the best times of my life. Through Sig Ep, at a fraternity-sorority exchange I (little did I know at the time) met my beautiful wife, Kelsey. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do professionally when I entered college, but made the decision to major in communications and minor in business. I don’t want to say school came easy to me (because it certainly didn’t), but I always excelled at it. I had plenty of fun but always tried to remain disciplined, organized and give maximum effort in my schoolwork. It didn’t hurt that I truly feel like I surrounded myself with some of the best, most intelligent and inspiring friends I could ever imagine. Ultimately, I was humbled to have the opportunity to be a valedictorian finalist, which is one of my greatest collegiate accomplishments. AG: How did attending LMU prepare you for a future in music marketing and management?

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Being challenged by classes at LMU taught Kyle Novak the importance of persistence and discipline in the entertainment field.

KN: LMU and the core curriculum gave me a well-rounded education both in business and communication. The classes I enjoyed the most were the ones that challenged me the greatest (even if it took a few years to realize that). A lot of what I learned by being academically tested was about my own individual selfdiscipline, organization and pride.

I cannot stress enough how much these three factors translate daily to the professional level.

AG: Do you have any special plans for the future in general or in terms of your career?

AG: Is there a special talent in particular that you enjoyed working with/for?

KN: Onward and upward! In just a few short years, our company has grown from a couple of clients to 10 plus and dabbled in several different music genres including a cappella, pop, R&B, jazz, soul and instrumental. I want to help continue to grow our clients’ fan bases, sell hundreds of thousands of tickets and discover new inspiring artists. Looking forward, I’m thrilled to be getting into the events/festival side of the industry and continue growing that side of our business.

“A lot of what I learned by being academically tested was about my own individual selfdiscipline, organization and pride ... There’s not much room for laziness or apathy in this line of work ...”

KN: While there are no particular favorites, one thing I enjoy about all of the musicians is that they consistently strive to become more successful and talented. There’s not much room for laziness or apathy in this line of work both on the performing and management side. The artists are always committed to furthering themselves and their brand, and it’s our job to work creatively and efficiently to support and help them grow. The best perk of the job is a live show. There is nothing like seeing a well-performed, 90-minute concert come to life after knowing the countless hours that went into making it all happen. Every show, I take a bit of time to look into the crowd and see the genuine smiles and joy on the fans’ faces.

AG: What advice would you give to LMU students aspiring to get hired at companies like WORKS? KN: Get an internship, stay in touch and follow up. There are plenty of opportunities out there that you can take advantage of while you’re getting your degree. You won’t necessarily like everything you come into, but the more you learn about your passions and what you excel at, the better you will be suited for life after LMU. I got into the music industry after a yearlong internship doing data-entry, packing/shipping and organizing/ filing, but ended up building great relationships and connecting with industry professionals. Staying in touch and following up ultimately led me to where I’m at now at WORKS Entertainment.

This is the opinion of Arun Gulati, a sophomore film and television production major from Seattle, Washington. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email agulati@theloyolan.com.

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The decision has turned out nearly perfectly for LMU. Since making the switch, Vilanova has been a deadly shooter from outside. She currently sits tied for the team lead in goals with senior utility Ivana Castro at 41. She is also second in assists with 22, making her the Lions’ overall leading scorer. Witt, however, believes that her biggest impact on the team doesn’t show up on the stats sheet. “She does things that anyone who knows sports can see. It’s the things you don’t see … switching, helping her teammates. She does a good job of making things look effortless that really help our team,” said Witt. According to Vilanova, one of the biggest factors in her success this year can be put very simply: she’s just having more fun. “[In Spain], it was nonstop, all the time, and it was like a job. I was actually very tired, and I was stressed and I wasn’t very happy,” said Vilanova. “When I came here, even though I didn’t like the system at first, now I can enjoy playing water polo again. I don’t want to do it because it’s a job. I don’t know, it’s different.” The weekend after next, LMU will play in the Golden Coast Conference (GCC) Championship tournament. The team currently sits in fourth place in the regular season standings and will try to build momentum towards the tournament over the final two games of the regular season. While Vilanova and Witt remain adamant that their overall goal is to win the GCC tournament, something the entire program has united around this season, both know that she has a chance to play

on much bigger stages in the water polo world. Although Vilanova is thriving in her new environment here at LMU, she said that the move abroad may have hurt her chances of playing with the Spanish national team in the 2020 Olympics. In Barcelona, Vilanova had practiced and competed with the national program as a defender, giving her the inside track to a spot in the final 13-woman Olympic roster. “It’s really hard, because they don’t like the idea of players from Spain going to the United States,” said Vilanova. “If, before, I was 100 percent, now my chance is maybe 50 percent or less.” Vilanova went on to say that she doesn’t know if she’s going to play for Spain during the offseason, because she would be moving back to her old center defense position. Vilanova may be happier scoring goals as a Lion. Luckily for her, Spain isn’t the only country for the 2020 games to reach out to Vilanova. Because of

her dual-citizenship, the Japanese National Team has tried hard to bring her into their program. They arranged scholarships at Japanese universities, but Vilanova was more content here in Los Angeles. She will still have a chance to play with Japan, who will be the host country for the 2020 games, over the coming summers. If she plays well enough in that time, then there’s a chance. As a 9-year-old swimmer, Vilanova never could have seen any of this coming. Many would say that potentially turning down a shot at the Olympics is ridiculous. I would have said the same until I spoke with Vilanova. While she will continue to practice with national programs and work towards her eventual goal of being an Olympian, it is clear that for now, Vilanova is right where she’s supposed to be: going to school at LMU and playing for the Lions. The fact that she wants to stay shows that sometimes, you can’t put a price on peace of mind.

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inning to extend the lead to 9-3. LMU would then start to chip away at Pepperdine’s lead, picking up two runs in the sixth and three in the seventh. Suddenly, it was a one-run ballgame. “They could have easily rolled over, and they didn’t, so I was proud of that,” said Gill. “But, it was a sloppy game and we had our opportunities all the way to the last pitch.” Junior catcher Cassidy Brown and freshman third baseman Niko Decolati each added home runs to help spark their offense. Gill was also thrown out at the top of the ninth for arguing balls and strikes with home plate umpire Carl Coles. At the time, junior right-hander Tyler Cohen was trying to keep the lead at one to give his team the best chance in the bottom of the ninth. “I didn’t want

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Although Hana Vilanova (pictured) still hopes to play in the 2020 Summer Olympics, she will continue to thrive as a Lion both in and out of the pool while playing overseas during the summer to continue to develop her game.

to get kicked out of that game. A one-run game, I want to be there for that,” said Gill. Alongside the Lions’ fans, Gill was complaining about Coles’ tight strike zone throughout the series. However, the Pepperdine bullpen would hold strong over the final two innings, securing a 9-8 victory for the Waves. Redman (5-4) was handed the loss for the Lions in an uncharacteristically poor start, allowing six runs and six hits in just 2.2 innings. While he entered the game leading all LMU starters with a 2.54 ERA, Redman left with an ERA of 3.51. Both losses in the series featured early innings in which Pepperdine scored five or more runs. Those can be deflating to a team. “I don’t know if you can sure that up. Sometimes you’ve got to tip your cap,” said Gill. “In the past, we’ve had problems with those big innings, and I think we’ve done a better job with our defense in the last three weeks. It doesn’t seem like we can put it all together consistently day in and day out.” The Lions will return to WCC action Friday in Stockton against Pacific to start a three-game series.

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‘Friends come and go, but banners hang forever’ Back at it Again Daniel Palladini

Asst. Sports Editor @LoyolanSports

obe Bryant. Two words, one improbable, unbelievable legend. Last Wednesday night Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his final professional NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz. After a career that spanned 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, he collected five championships, won league MVP, was selected to the All-Star team 18 times and finished third alltime on the NBA scoring list. There is more to Bryant than meets the eye, however. He had a work ethic and mindset of being the best, whether that meant staying in the gym for 30 more minutes after a game to shoot around, or having longer strength and conditioning workouts than normal players would. Bryant’s work ethic for much of his early and middle career went unnoticed. Even from a young age, he always demanded a lot from his teammates and never backed down from any challenge, whether it was in a game or in practice. As he has gotten older, Bryant has become even more of a mentor to young players on his team and throughout the NBA. He has found ways not only to motivate himself for success, but his teammates as well. One instance that exemplifies this occured when Bryant and the rest of the USA men’s national basketball team took gold in the 2008 Summer Olympics. The team beat Spain for the gold medal, and one of Bryant’s favorite Lakers teammates of all time, Pau Gasol — someone he actually calls his brother — was on that Spanish team.

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Kobe Bryant, who was hated by many opponents and rival fans, used that anger to fuel his own drive to be among some of the best basketball players ever. Whether you loved him or hated him, you had to respect him and his work ethic. Fresh off a loss to the Boston Celtics in the 2008 NBA Finals, Bryant hung up the gold medal in Gasol’s locker when training camp began for the 20082009 season with a note that said, “Are you tired of being second?” This stunt by Kobe was not out of arrogance but rather to motivate Gasol for the upcoming season and to push the team to finally win a championship, which they did against the Orlando Magic in the 2009 NBA Finals. Every die-hard Laker fan looked up to Bryant as he or she grew up. He was the one you wanted to play like. Yes, there was Shaq, but Bryant was the young kid on the block who would

wow a fan with his dribbling, amaze someone with his shooting and make one cringe when he was defending. Everyone wanted to emulate him. “Kobe Bryant has always been my inspiration growing up as a basketball player, and I’ve learned the significance of having a strong work ethic from him,” said sophomore guard Tyler Batiste of the LMU men’s basketball team. “He’s the reason I wear No. 33.” Bryant wore 33 in high school. Through thick and thin, true Lakers fans have stood by Bryant’s side. Even during the years when the Lakers seemed like a lost team with nowhere to go, they still had Bryant, and

4. Jessica Perez, junior, women’s tennis: The women’s tennis team had a successful weekend as they went 2-1 in match play to improve their record to 9-11. Every match was a close one as the Lions defeated the University of San Diego 4-3 and the University of Oregon 4-2 and lost to Brigham Young University 4-3. One of the standout performances of the weekend came from Perez. Perez, who also works as a sports intern at the Loyolan, started off the week strong with a doubles win with partner Elvira Juravliova over USD’s Drew Spinosa and Dana Oppinger 6-2. She also defeated Marta Stojanovic 6-2, 6-1 in singles play. After a slight speedbump against BYU, where she lost a close singles match to Mayci Jones 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-5) and her doubles match 6-2, Perez picked it up against the Ducks. She was on her way to another doubles win with partner Juravliova before the match went unfinished. She then went on to defeat Nia Rose in three sets to help secure the victory for the Lions. What makes this week more impressive for Perez is that she was playing in the No. 1 slot for the Lions, meaning she was defeating the top players from opposing schools.

2. Niko Decolati, freshman third baseman, baseball: While the team struggled throughout the week, Decolati got better and better as the week went on. Despite a slow start in which Decolati went 0-3 from the plate, he finally got on base with a hit in the opening match against the Waves. Then, in the win against Pepperdine, he went 3-3 from the plate. In the final game of the series, Decolati went 3-4, scored a run and had three RBIs in the game. He went 7-13 for the weekend and was the only Lion to bat over .500 in the four games. It truly was an amazing turnaround for Decolati over the week.

that felt like enough. You still watched games because of Kobe, and every night, no matter who the opponent was, you knew he was going to put on a show and make it memorable. Last Wednesday, Nike named April 13 “Mamba Day” after Kobe, nicknamed the Black Mamba, to honor Bryant’s last game of his career. Nike sent all of their affiliates pairs of Bryant’s shoes with the date 4.13.16 stitched into the shoe. Before the game, the Lakers honored Bryant with a video of former teammates and players around the league telling him what he meant to them. When it came down to game-time, he was

ready to go. Known for not always passing the ball to teammates and playing a lot of one-on-one, Bryant was finally allowed to do what he wanted to do. This was his game and he treated it like an NBA Finals game. You could see it in his defense when he blocked shots and kept on top of his opponents, as well as in his offense as he hit shots from all over the court. The record for the most points scored in a player’s final game was 43, and — as only Bryant could do — he broke it. “Kobe Bryant was the basketball icon of our generation. Our fathers had Jordan. We had Kobe,” said sophomore entrepreneurship major Joseph Robinson. One of the greatest competitors of all time would not go down without a fight, and he did what he had always done: willed his team to win. As the Black Mamba rides off into the sunset to retirement, all we can do as basketball fans is sit back and reflect on what he has done for the game. Bryant has given so much; maybe that is why he feels so great leaving the game. The tireless work ethic, drive and competitive nature that Bryant possessed will never be matched; however, they can be admired and serve as a goal for not only basketball players to set for themselves but for everyone in their daily lives to strive to be the greatest in whatever they do. Even though Bryant has retired, one thing will stay true throughout the rest of my life — every time I shoot something into a trash can, right before whatever it is that I am shooting leaves my hand, I will say one word: “Kobe!”

This is the opinion of Daniel Palladini, a sophomore marketing major from Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email rhartnett@theloyolan.com.

LMUTA: Running duo on track for strong finish Sully Speaks

Jack Sullivan

Senior Editor @LoyolanSports

any of the spring sports teams are entering the final stretches of their seasons, and some are beginning to hit their strides. This past week showcased successful events from the track and rowing teams, as well as several impressive wins for baseball, softball and women’s tennis. However, there were also some bumps and bruises along the way as baseball, softball, men’s tennis, women’s tennis and women’s water polo combined to go 4-8 over the weekend. Despite the rough patches for some teams, some individual players still managed to have excellent weeks. Here are the top athletes from last week. 5. Sky Flores, freshman goalkeeper, women’s water polo: The women’s water polo team had a close, low-scoring match against Golden Coast Conference (GCC) opponent No. 14 San Diego State University. The No. 19 Lions were able to put a couple of points on the board but could not catch up to the Aztecs and lost 6-4. Flores played excellently in this game despite the loss. Holding SDSU to six goals is the second fewest total of the season, and she made 12 saves in the match. Her .667 save percentage in the game raised her season total to just over .500. She did her part in giving her team a chance to win a game against a ranked opponent, but the Lions could not find the net on Saturday. The Lions fall to 10-18 for the year and now have a 3-3 GCC record.

3. Cory Abbott, sophomore pitcher, baseball: The baseball team had a rough week, going 1-3 in their four games. The one win came off the back of a great performance from the mound by Abbott. Abbott was the starting pitcher in the Lions’ win against rival Pepperdine University last Saturday. He pitched for eight innings, only allowing four hits. He gave up no runs, walked only two batters and struck out six on 108 pitches. His performance was a big reason that the Lions were able to pick up their eighth WCC win.

1. Danielle Shanahan, junior, and Brandon Vientos, senior, track: The track team has been running tremendously the last couple of months. The men’s and women’s sides competed at the Mt. SAC Invitational and the Beach Invitational with great success. Fourteen Lions were able to set personal bests in a multitude of events this past week, but none were more impressive than Shanahan and Vientos. Shanahan set a personal best in the 5,000 meter by running a 15:58.79. She is now ranked No. 11 in the country for the race. Not only is this her fastest time in this event, but it also made her the third female runner in school history to complete the 5K in under 16 minutes. Vientos earned his personal best time in the 10K this weekend as well. He ran the event in 29:55.37 and became the second Lion in school history to finish the 10K in under 30 minutes. While many of LMU’s runners are improving tremendously, it is these two that earn the top spot for etching their names into LMU history.

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

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LIONBITES GOLF Today marked the final day of the West Coast Conference Championship tournament for men’s golf. Five Lions will be making the trip to Blackhawk Country Club in Danville, CA. Senior Connor Campbell finished third in the WCC tournament last year, and advanced to the NCAA regionals. This year, Campbell leads the Lions with a 73.53 stroke average. Second is senior Braden Baer, with an average of 75.17, followed closely by sophomore Billy Pollock, with an average of 75.22. Rounding out the Lion contingent are freshman Riley Elmes and sophomore Nick Jan. After a first-round 75, Campbell shot a 71 yesterday, jumping to 12th in the standings heading into the final day. SOFTBALL After dropping a three-game WCC series to the University of San Diego last weekend, softball returns home to Smith Field to take on Santa Clara. Big first innings for the Toreros hurt the Lions in both of the losses, and the Lions they were unable to recover. Senior pitcher/first-baseman Stephanie Crist hit the lone home run for the Lions, who were held to four hits twice over the weekend. The Lions enter the Santa Clara series 25-19, with a 3-2 record in the WCC. Santa Clara currently sits at 1625. TRACK Junior Danielle Shanahan and senior Brandon Vientos led both the men’s and women’s track teams at the Mt. SAC Relay and Beach Invitational over the weekend. Shanahan became just the third LMU runner to finish the 5,000m race in under 16 minutes. Shanahan finished with a time of 15:58.79, good enough for a 13th-place finish. It was also 10 seconds faster than her previous personal record in the event. Vientos made LMU history of his own, when he finished the 10,000m race in 29:55.37, becoming the third Lion to finish the race in less than 30 minutes. The Lions will return to the track this weekend as they head to San Diego for the Triton Invitational. WOMEN’S WATER POLO Freshman goalkeeper Sky Flores’ 12 saves were not enough to lift No. 19 LMU women’s water polo (10-18, 3-3 WCC) over the No. 14 San Diego State Aztecs last Saturday. It was a rather low-scoring game, with the Aztecs winning by a score of just 6-4. In a physical battle of defenses, offense was at a premium. With the win, San Diego State clinches the Golden Coast Conference regular season title and the top seed in the upcoming GCC tournament after going undefeated in conference play. LMU currently sits in fourth. LMU will wrap up the regular season this weekend, with games against Concordia and CSU Northridge on Thursday and Saturday respectively.

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New home, new peace of mind Olympic hopeful Hana Vilanova has rediscovered her love for water polo at LMU. Tim De Vries

Asst. Sports Editor @LoyolanSports

Getting the chance to make one Olympic team is more than most athletes ever get. Getting the opportunity to compete for two different nations? Only a select few athletes get this chance, one of whom plays driver for the LMU women’s water polo team, and is more than happy to stay right where she is. Raised in Barcelona, Spain, freshman driver Hana Vilanova was born to a Spanish father and a Japanese mother, giving her dual citizenship. As a child, she first jumped in a pool (competitively) when she joined local sporting club CE Mediterrani in Barcelona. At first, Vilanova was a part of the swim team, however, Mediterrani — with its rich history in women’s water polo — required Vilanova to play water polo as well. Fortunately enough for LMU’s Head Coach Kyle Witt and the Lions’ women’s water polo program, she decided to stick with water polo. During her teen years, Vilanova rose through the youth system of top-flight club Mediterrani, competing in the highest tier of Spanish water polo, División de Honor. In the 90s, Mediterrani won the title every year except for 1991. They added two more titles in 2003 and 2010. Needless to say, Vilanova was training and playing amongst some of the best athletes in the world. Even more to her advantage, the major Spanish clubs serve as a pipeline to the Spanish national team, sharing talent and coaches. Despite her talent in the pool and club accolades as a Mediterrani defender, Vilanova planned on going to college. To gain exposure to schools around the world, specifically in the United States, Vilanova and her father took to the Internet. They created a

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Vilanova‘s father is Spanish, and her mother is Japanese, giving her dual citizenship. This is an advantage in international play, with an opportunity to practice with both teams. web page for Hana with highlights, information and statistics. Essentially, they put together a virtual water polo resume and sent it to coaches. They didn’t have to wait long. The next day, Vilanova received a phone call from Witt, the first coach to respond. “He answered and said, ‘I’m interested in you. I want you,’” said Vilanova, recalling the incident. “I was so happy, you know, I was not expecting that, so I just fell in love with this college from the beginning.” Upon searching more information online and visiting the school in person, Vilanova made her decision quickly. Witt was thrilled to have her, saying that he was impressed by Vilanova’s genuine interest in the school and that she was not only concerned with what LMU could do for her. “When you talk to her, you can just tell that she’s just a good person,” said Witt.

“She’s modest, but she’s a hell of a player.” Attending LMU presented an entirely new environment and a whole new challenge for Vilanova, who has made a habit of excelling under those circumstances. Not only was Vilanova playing water polo in a new country and speaking a new language, but she was also switching positions from center defender to driver, an offensiveminded position. After losing a handful of seniors from last year’s team, Vilanova and her fellow underclassmen needed to grow up fast early on, as 80 percent of the team’s games this regular season have been against ranked competition. Because of her diverse skill set and the needs of the team, she changed positions. “She’s a glue,” said Witt. “She doesn’t care about her stats or her teammate’s stats; she just wants to win.” See Olympics | Page 18

Lions struggle with big innings Baseball lost two out of three at home to rival Pepperdine over the weekend. Jackson Tave

Asst. Sports Editor @LoyolanSports

For the first time this season, the Lions lost a series at home. West Coast Conference (WCC) rival Pepperdine University (18-16, 8-7 WCC) took two out of three from LMU (17-19, 8-7) last weekend to tie the Lions for fourth in the WCC standings. Both teams sit at 8-7 in the conference and are two games behind

three teams tied for first: Brigham Young University, Gonzaga University and Saint Mary’s College. Pepperdine got off to a fast start in game one of the series on Friday night, scoring five runs in the first, on their way to a 6-0 victory. A six-run cushion was more than enough for Waves’ ace A.J. Puckett, who would pick up the win after throwing seven shutout innings, allowing four hits, four walks and striking out six. Puckett lowered his WCC-leading earned run average (ERA) to 1.16. Junior right-hander J.D. Busfield was on the losing side for LMU, as he allowed six runs (four earned), eight hits and four walks in 3.2 innings of work. Busfield this

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Big innings for Pepperdine on Friday night and Sunday afternoon gave the Lions deficits they could not come back from. On Saturday, LMU earned the 7-0 shutout victory behind pitcher Cory Abbott.

season is 3-3 with an ERA of 3.72. The Lions would flip the script the following evening, shutting out the Waves 7-0. Sophomore right-hander Cory Abbott lasted eight innings, allowing just four hits on his way to a win for the Lions. Abbott is now 4-3 on the season with a 3.07 ERA. Offensively, sophomore first baseman Jamey Smart led the team with three hits and two runs batted in (RBIs). Smart also picked up his third home run of the season with a solo shot in the fourth that put the Lions up 2-0. Junior second baseman Phil Caulfield also added a pair of RBIs for the Lions. The rubber match on Sunday afternoon was a less one-sided matchup. After jumping out to a 1-0 lead in the first, the Lions quickly found themselves in a five-run hole after allowing yet another big inning. One start after he threw eight shutout innings against the University of San Francisco, junior right-hander Blake Redman could not get out of the third, where the Waves would plate six. Redman was getting behind in counts, pointed out Lions’ head coach Jason Gill. “He typically doesn’t do that, he’s not that type of pitcher,” said Gill. Since Redman is not a power pitcher, effectively locating pitches is especially vital to his success on the mound. He struggled with his location, and the Waves hit him hard. Pepperdine added another run in the fourth before the Lions would score two in the bottom-half to answer, making it 7-3. Pepperdine answered right back with two runs of their own the following See Baseball | Page 18