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The undergraduate tuition rate for the 2018-19 academic year has been finalized as $47,470, a 4.42 percent increase from the 2017-18 academic year. The majority of the University’s graduate programs will also have a 4.42 percent increase in their tuition rates, according to Patrick Hogan, the associate vice president for financial planning and budget. “The annual budget prioritizes activities that improve faculty and staff compensation, commence the lease and operations at our

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new Playa Vista campus, increase our brand identity and marketing efforts and expand our investments in financial aid to ensure access to qualified students,” said Hogan in an email to the Loyolan. This year’s tuition increase is .02 percent less of an increase than the previous year, which was 4.44 percent. “I understand. It’s a great school. I feel like you get what you pay for, but I’m not going to lie—it makes you feel a little jilted,” Cormac Dolezal, a freshman film and television production major said. “This sort of raise is frustrating because a lot of people are working their way through school, and you don’t want someone who wants to be a Lion to not be able to be a Lion because of tuition increases.” LMU’s financial aid website estimates the total cost for undergraduates to

be $67,999, which includes books and supplies, average room and board and parking and transportation. “I really hope that tuition isn’t raised because I can barely afford it as is,” said junior psychology major Savannah Swan. “My education is really important to me and I would like to stay at LMU because I love it and really wanted to come here, but that may not be an option for me if the cost goes up.” Housing for students in the regular freshman halls will be $5,045 for each semester, which is total about $10,090 per year. McKay will be $5,232 per semester, with McCarthy and Rains Halls coming out to be $5,392 per semester. “I think more transparency [is] needed to show students what the rise of cost of tuition is about,” said Matthew Ma, a sophomore economics major.

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LMU Gates Scholar creates a company from the ground up Chelsea Dixon’s passion for child development prompted the creation of her company. Kayan Tara

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Most of us have had babysitters while growing up – or have babysat – at some point or another. Chelsea Dixon, a Los Angeles native, had a full time nanny growing up. Dixon, a senior psychology major, also began periodically babysitting children through the daycare her aunt owns in Los Angeles. Passionate about childcare from a young age, Dixon’s long term goal has been to dedicate herself to working in a field geared towards helping children. Once she got to college, Dixon decided she could capitalize off of a concept seemingly as simple as babysitting and started her own babysitting company. As a sophomore, Dixon came together with her business partner, De’Ja Leslie, to collaborate on the idea. Dixon and Leslie, a third-year student at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), have known each other since they were children, according to Leslie. Through the resources and connections, Dixon and Leslie had with the families of those they babysat and Dixon’s aunt’s daycare, the two women began to build on their vision for a babysitting company. Dixon and Leslie created a task list for the company, from which they had to cross something off of each week. Dixon was saving and putting away as much money as she could See Dixon | Page 3

Student research displayed at the 10th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium

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Kesterlyn Wilson (upper left), a sophomore biology major, and Lauren M. Kelly (right), junior biology major, present their findings in the University’s yearly Undergraduate Research Symposium, which took place on Saturday, March 24 in University Hall. The symposium also featured an Arts Showcase on Friday, March 23.

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BURNING QUESTIONS

This week, Assistant News Editor Kayan Tara sat down with Leah Sullivan, a sophomore entrepreneurship major and studio arts minor who is organizing an Ethical Fashion Show.

Tell me about the show that is happening next week.

Consciously Clothed: An Ethical Fashion Show will take place on Thursday, April 12 at 7 p.m. on Regents Terrace. The goal of the show is to encourage LMU students to celebrate themselves through fashion in ways that are environmentally sustainable and socially responsible, and inspire students to become more conscious consumers.

Where are the clothes coming from?

The clothes are coming from local Fair Trade and environmentally friendly brands, as well as from sustainable clothing that are students own. For example, Kelly Slater’s brand Outerknown will be displayed, as well as Divert Denim, a backpack company started by LMU Student, Jay Coffee. His line features backpacks made from recycled denim.

How did you come up with the idea to hold this fashion show?

Fashion and art have been passions of mine for as long as I can remember, and I’ve found myself drawing them into any projects and initiatives that I can. The first time I fully immersed myself into the impacts of the fashion industry was for a research project I did in my first year seminar class, Creating a New World. As I educated myself on the ways that many fast fashion companies exploit workers and the environment, I found many local brands that are working to fight against this standard. When I was elected to the RHA Executive board, my charge as the director of service and justice enabled me to create service and justice based events. I had contacts from my research project in the ethical fashion field, and the idea of creating an ethical fashion show seemed to fit perfectly!

What do you hope to bring to LMU with this show?

I hope that LMU students are left feeling empowered and educated after this show. I would love to see students feel inspired to support ethical and Fair Trade fashion, and know that they deserve to feel celebrated by wearing whatever makes them happy!

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Dixon’s company aims to be ‘A Part of the Family’ Dixon from Page 1

to initially fund the company. Dixon and Leslie did not want any investors taking any percentage of their equity or their company. Through doing weekly tasks for about a year, Dixon and Leslie were able to build the foundation of their company, which allowed them the ability to start bringing in employees, along with new clients. “I don’t want to say that this part was the hardest thing to do in terms of time management,” Dixon said, reflecting on the early period of building the company. “But it was difficult to say the least. It’s not school [related] and we were working other jobs too, so it was kind of a lot. But it happened so I’m thankful for that.” In January of 2016, their New Year’s resolution was to start bringing in clients, Dixon and Leslie were able to get their company licensed and the name of their company, A Part of the Family, trademarked. By November of 2016, the women set up their website, contracts and payments. They had to consider how they would bring in employees, how much they would pay them and how they would still be able to pay themselves. From paying their staff out of pocket at first, by January of 2017, the company was able to actually see profit. “This year [2018], our profits have tripled in January and February from last year so we are getting the hang of it,” said Dixon. “We are learning how everything works, how to strategically place people with certain families. We want to make our clients happy and keep them with us.” Though a company invested in dealing with children, Dixon hopes to give back to the community that has given her the opportunity to succeed. A Gates scholar, Dixon has her education from an undergraduate level through to her PhD entirely funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

“I’m always inspired to take the next step or to go to the next level. I have people who have invested in me, that are watching me and that want me to succeed,” said Dixon, when asked how being a Gates scholar has affected her decision to start the company. “I feel like it is the return on the investment made in me. On my end, I do everything I can do to make the people who have invested in me proud and happy to say that they’ve done this for me, because it is such a big blessing.” Dixon hopes to go on to get her masters in public health to work “with traumatically distressed children with psychological issues, hopefully opening up counselling centers.” “I’ve always been drawn

to children, especially those coming from situations that may have affected them psychologically,” said Dixon. “This is why I decided to get my bachelors in psychology so I could use that knowledge in my work.” Dixon continued, “I feel like this was the first step to my long-term goals starting something where I can have these connections with these families and kids.” Dixon sees a bright future for her company, considering how “child care is always in such high demand.” She hopes for potential expansion to regions other than Los Angeles, eventually hiring managers and assistants who oversee everything.

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Once she got to college, Dixon decided to capitalize off of a concept as simple as babysitting and started her own company.

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OPINION We stand with immigrants

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To millions in this country, and many on We continue to stand by and with immigrants, this campus, immigration is much more than their families and supporters. The perspectives, just theoretical policy that will affect others — culture and innovation immigrants have rather, it is a real and pressing reality. contributed to America can’t be denied. This week, RESILIENCE hosts Immigration We recognize that immigration is not a Awareness Week on campus, providing a space new issue, nor is it one that only concerns to further the conversation and reflect on the DACA recipients. Rather, we must address the status of immigrants in the United States. problems facing our immigration system head In California this week, we celebrated Cesar on. It is not a conversation we all may have a Chavez day, a holiday dedicated to the civil rights voice in — in fact, many of us may best be served achievements of the Chicano farmworkers’ by listening to those who are active in this— but rights advocate and the son of immigrants we can find ways to help and support these who spent much of his childhood communities. working in harsh conditions as a The majority of students on migrant farm worker in California. campus may not feel directly “This is our affected by undocumented On Easter, Trump used his issue too.” Twitter platform to claim that immigration and it may be there will not be a Deferred Action easy to feel disconnected or for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) deal removed from the conversation, placing blame on Democrats and advocating for but it’s likely you may know someone who a border wall. The DACA program remains in is undocumented or has a loved one who is. place for those already enrolled in the program Undocumented students share and are entitled as federal judges in New York and California to the same spaces we are. have temporarily blocked termination of the In recent years, this campus has seen program. controversy that, at the heart, shows discomfort There are more than two million from those we do not understand. From the undocumented immigrants who live in defacement of MEChA’s wall installation during California, according to the Public Policy Immigration Awareness Week two years ago, to Institute of California. That’s a quarter of the the strong student reaction to U.S. Customs and undocumented immigrant population in the Border Patrol’s presence on campus last year entire country. Los Angeles alone is home and even to the snapchat controversy of last to about one million immigrants — half of semester, this is our issue too. California’s total undocumented population. During this Immigration Awareness Week, Surveys from Quinnipiac University and CBS attend events hosted by RESILIENCE that will found that over 80 percent of Americans favored shine a light on the lives that are too often kept in Dreamers staying in America. A CBS study also the dark. We hope that as men and women with found that 60 percent of the public oppose and for others, you walk alongside those you Trump’s border wall with Republicans primarily meet and engage with the stories you encounter being in favor (77 percent), and Democrats and here and elsewhere. We hope you see humanity independents opposing at over 85 percent. in their faces and hear sincerity in their words.

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lass registration is right around the corner, and it’s no secret that each of us has a different registration date. Students can be approved for priority registration for any number of reasons, from irritable bowel syndrome to mental health issues. Through Disability Support Services (DSS) students receive accommodations such as priority registration, note taking services, the use of four-function calculators and extended time on tests, after a long verification process with DSS for each condition. This process raises the question of whether or not these accommodations are fair, or if they are unjust advantages doled out only to a select few. Are students who should be receiving accommodations being deprived for unwarranted reasons? I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) at a young age, and the diagnosis was no surprise to anyone. My teachers had been urging my parents to have me tested. I was hyperactive, impulsive and had a tendency to act out and space out. I’d often walk into a room and stand there for several minutes just trying to remember why I came in there in the first place, and then forget what I was even trying to remember before I started wondering what it’s like to pick blueberries for a living. After I received my diagnosis, I was prescribed Adderall. My parents didn’t want to put me on medication, but they were worried that I was going to become roadkill because of the lack of attention I paid to my surroundings. My grades were poor, and there was concern that I wouldn’t be accepted into a private high school if I continued to do poorly in school. At this point in the story, most people ask the question: Couldn’t you have just tried harder, Jayne? Well, I can’t just will myself to focus harder. You see, I’ve tried that. I’m focusing my thoughts, focusing, focus, focus ... and then suddenly I’m lost in deep space. Next

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AD/HD isn’t something that can be fixed by simply trying harder to focus, but DSS can help. thing I know, everybody is packing up to leave class and a younger, more ashamed me can feel the hot tears of frustration start to roll. I’m constantly struggling just to keep the most important details in the forefront of my mind before they fly out the window. This struggle is something that people find hard to understand. Once I started to take Adderall, my grades soared practically overnight. This came at a steep cost. I developed severe anxiety and paranoia from the stimulant and lost my appetite altogether. I was taunted by both classmates and teachers for not eating at lunchtimes. I felt a painful and heavy weight sitting on top of my personality, preventing me from being myself. I would go days without smiling, laughing or eating. I couldn’t even express my feelings because I was too anxious to speak. Every time the phone rang at home, I was so paranoid that it was a teacher calling to get me in trouble. Each time I saw my

mom sitting at the computer, I was nervous that she might be getting emails from teachers about me. I couldn’t express the immense anxiety I was going through or even feel comfortable sitting with my family anymore. I started to lose my sense of self. On days that I didn’t take my Adderall, my teachers would be able to tell because of my hyperactivity and lack of focus. They would tell me to call my mom so that she could drop it off for me to take, and I felt like I had no choice in the matter. Fast forward to high school, when I took Adderall on and off. On days that I took it, I couldn’t speak because of anxiousness and depression. Read the rest of this article on www. laloyolan.com This is the opinion of Jayne Philbin, a sophomore English and theology double major from Altadena, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email jlee@theloyolan.com

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The struggles of being transgender at LMU

Athena Beleauxn shares what she undergoes on a daily basis as openly trans Athena Beleauxn, as told to Alex Myers Asst. Opinion Editor @LALoyolan

he struggles of being transgender T are great. There are an estimated 700,000 people who identify

as transgender in the United States, according to the Williams Institution National Transgender Discrimination Survey. According to this survey, 41 percent of 6,450 trans people interviewed had attempted suicide in the past predominately due to sexual assault. The survey also found that 26 percent of these individuals lost a job due to their identity. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, only 18 states in the U.S. have clear laws protecting transgender individuals. In this interview, Loyolan Assistant Opinion Editor Alex Myers sat down with junior communication studies and international relations double major Athena Beleauxn, an openly trans student at LMU. Athena leads a life of integrity as she aspires to be the first openly trans woman to become the editor of Vogue. Beleauxn did not come out as transgender until summer 2017 while she was conducting an undergraduate research project on trans homelessness. During her research, she found the courage to come out because she was inspired by homeless trans women staying true to themselves regardless of their circumstances. Her story is inspiring to many and highlights important points on how society has much more room to progress before it can proudly boast about equality for trans people. The following is the account of her lifelong journey to discovering her womanhood and the daily struggles she faced: Growing up I always felt more feminine than masculine and I felt more comfortable and accepted by women. I found a community within femininity, and it was always there for me.

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Junior Athena Beleauxn discusses how it is especially hard to fit in a cisgenderd culture at LMU being trans. LMU is a great school in some disrespect comes from people’s that the community here is based on regards and I feel that if I was worldview, where they think you the shared experience in whiteness, anywhere else, then the struggles should look and act a certain way whether we like to believe it or not. would be greater. However, one of and they’ll subconsciously impose Even with hair, most white trans the daily challenges I go through their beliefs on you. women don’t have to wear hair as a trans woman that can happen The social struggles for trans extensions because they can grow anywhere is people staring at me women are just as daunting. The out their hair. I think that a lot of in public. When you’re being put arm’s length prejudice makes it times ... it is easier for white trans into the box of Eurocentric beauty, harder for me to make friends women to find commonalities it’s kind of hard to embrace the here at LMU. I think it comes from within their own white-dominated femininity in the appearance that I not being able to relate to a lot of community. It has made a space already have. students here, just because I can not where white beauty standards and I also struggle with being complain about how there was no cultural norms are at the forefront misgendered. I feel like there’s no bottomless mimosa service going to of the campus. education on being trans at LMU, Cabo last weekend. I think that LMU has a great and I know that no one here is For those of you who don’t know, system in terms of helping any trying to be ignorant towards trans arm’s length prejudice is where minority student body in trouble, people, but sometimes it comes you’ll be like, ‘oh we’ll hang out and but I don’t think that they have across that way. we’ll do this,’ but in reality, you have been supportive in my transition. I don’t understand why it is no intention of hanging with that In terms of housing, it can be difficult to address someone as the person and just want to look good or expounded upon, as I was roomed pronoun ‘she’ if the person tells you progressive in public. with all biological males. so. It’s just a respect thing that you I think it’d be easier for me to be Objectively if you look at LMU, have to note in your head, just like white and trans because LMU is it’s a great school because it is so memorizing someone’s name. The majority white. You can’t help it small and isolated from everything

else and that gives small groups a voice. And I know that when I try to accomplish something at LMU and I don’t succeed, it is not because I am trans. For trans people in the closet, my advice would be to take pride in who you are and how you choose to express your gender. We live in an age where gender is extremely fluid and it’s regarded as an action rather than an assignment at birth, and people are truly beginning to realize this. If your transphobic family is the only thing supporting you, then wait till you are in a safe space where you can fully come into what you truly are. Though, if you do have the opportunity to educate your family, do so, and don’t write them off if they don’t understand you off the bat. Just work with them, because coming out is a process. If your family is not accepting, just know that you have a family in other people, because family is made, not given. I want to also give advice to people who encounter trans people: in private conversations, use the right pronouns and don’t write yourself off when you do misgender because it will eventually bleed over into a conversation that you will have in public that could make you look ignorant. Also, don’t judge a person just off them being transgender. Because we are so much more than that. As we can see with this interview, we as Lions have light years to come in terms of an all-inclusive campus that values each student’s experience regardless of gender identity. What I’d like everyone to take from this interview is to look at those who fall between the cracks in society and ask yourself if you’re truly being a progressive Lion by helping them. Chances are, most of us are not aware of the daily struggles of trans people, but after reading this article, you can take this information and use it to better your own community. This is the opinion of Alex Myers , a junior French and philosophy major from Edmond, Oklahoma. Tweet comments @LALoyolan, or email jlee@theloyolan.com.

LMU Housing leaves students homeless The Real McCoy Elizabeth McCoy Opinion Intern @LALoyolan

ousing has never been guaranteed for juniors or seniors, but there has never been a wide-spread issue of juniors and seniors who want to live on campus being unable to secure housing. This year, however, that has changed. The dorms that are usually reserved for juniors and seniors are Leavey 4, 5 and 6 and O’Malley Apartments. However, after a record number of students accepted their admission to LMU for the class of 2021, the Leaveys will no longer be only for upperclassmen. A large portion of that space will instead be offered to 2018-2019 sophomores. Leavey 6, for example, will be sophomores only, and Leavey 4 is open to sophomores as well as juniors and seniors, according to the Student Housing website. Since freshmen and sophomores are guaranteed housing and juniors and seniors are not, they take priority. The time spent filling out the application and assembling groups,

along with the $400 housing deposit, was time and money wasted for a majority of current sophomores and juniors. If you are late to the game and searching for off-campus housing, see tips on page 13. Picking priority numbers occurred on March 12 and 13. Current sophomore and junior housing applicants were notified on March 16 that all numbers after 100 were going to be waitlisted. The numbers ranged from one to 800. It was not until March 16 that many students realized they will most likely not be living on campus. If they do, it will not be in the group they originally picked, but random. Trevor Wiseman, the associate director for resident services, said, “During the summer, we projected we would have higher demand based on a variety of data points, but we [did] not actually know the true numbers until the application [closed].” It was after this the space was reallocated. Read the rest of this article on www.laloyolan.com

This is the opinion of Elizabeth McCoy, a sophomore English major from Sammamish, Washington. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email jlee@theloyolan.com

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2018 World Series already decided by MLB Frankly, I’m happy the baseball season is already over. It’s hockey time! Casey Lee Bored Already Baseball fans have been rejoicing as this year’s MLB season has begun! With some teams winning and some teams losing, fans are already sitting on the edge of their seats for hours on end trying to decide whether to bandwagon or just stop watching already. Even though most teams have only played three or four games, many fans have already made their playoff brackets. These brackets mainly consist of the

same teams as always, since baseball never seems to have a change up in powerhouse teams. To speed things up a bit, the heads of MLB have decided to just go ahead and begin playoffs. Unbeknownst to anyone, playoffs began during spring training and the World Series has already been decided. As always, the World Series consisted of only American teams, keeping the U.S.A. as the world’s best baseball country since 1903. The 2018 World Series was played by last year’s World Series contenders, the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers. This was decided by the MLB heads after realizing the World Series wasn’t rigged enough last year and that more money could be made on bets

if they rigged this year’s games even harder. “Dodgers won, right?” said baseball fanatic and economics major Dustin Brown when asked about his opinion on the World Series already being decided and played. Jokes on you Dustin, the MLB executives won. They just rigged the whole season so they could make money. Twenty year Diamondbacks season ticket holder Olivia Johnson said, “Wait, what about my season tickets? Did I really pay thousands of dollars for three games?” Luckily, for season ticket holders like Johnson, the rest of the season will be played, but only as friendly matches between the teams. Think of it as a year of preseason.

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Fireworks shoot off as the World Series finishes almost 200 days early.

Students plagued by chapped lips Snap, Crackle, Pop! That’s the sound of lips all across campus. Amanda Nahin @thebalm.com

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Chapstick may have been the savior we needed this Easter Break.

Dry, crusty, stingy lips. That’s something nobody wants to feel, let alone read. Yet, here we are, at a moment of desperation with this flaky sensation plaguing LMU students. Yes, it is true, the chapped lips epidemic has hit our campus. Whip out your Burt’s Bees, because this is going to sting. Chapped lips may have just been considered an annoyance

before, but now it’s a serious ailment. Due to life on the windy Bluff, students can never seem to rid themselves of the chap. “I didn’t choose Chapman for a reason. I didn’t wanna be chapped, man! I never thought the beautiful bluff view would betray me so,” said Charlie Chapline, a junior communications major. “When those palm trees start swaying, I start running. Gotta keep this kisser kissable.” Chapline is not the only student feeling the dry disease. All C-stores have been out of their overpriced ChapStick for months. With no nearby cure, there is fear this dry spell will be a long running chapter in LMU’s history. “I’ve been carrying ChapStick in my fanny pack. I even put it in

my sports bra at the gym. It’s so important to keep it close to you. People have been pickpocketing — I went abroad so, like, I know how to keep my stick stashed from snatchers,” said Makenna Moistler, a sophomore sociology major. The Student Health Center has been swamped with the influx of chapped students. They can no longer accommodate the high numbers, and with little to no Vaseline samplers left, it’s a rough situation. Due to the overwhelming number of afflicted students, we are suffering from a chapedemic. In a time of crisis, we turn to Katy Perry, wishing to get a taste of that cherry ChapStick. So, remember, keep your lips balmed as we try to crack this chap.

Ravenous squirrels almost ruin Easter egg hunt When animals are hungry enough, they’ll chase the scent of food anywhere. Thomas Richmond

Bandaged Bird Watcher The year’s on-campus children’s Easter egg hunt was almost overrun by packs of feral squirrels. Peter Hainns, LMU’s longtime groundskeeper who dresses up like the Easter Bunny each year for the festivities, stepped before the charging beasts, which immediately prevented what could have been a bloodbath. Veterinary behaviorists determined the animals became crazed after their steady food source of thrown-away junk food dried up as most students left for the extended weekend break. Just like the average college student skipping lunch, the normally easygoing squirrels succumbed to their primal instincts without constant sugar and processed corn. Undergrads who hung around over the weekend remember being terrorized by the wild fur-balls. Freshman biology major Zhi Ruo Kim walked past a trash can near Seaver when she heard something threatening. “It was horrible. A really

deep, guttural chitter that shook me to my core, so of course I investigated,” she said. When she peeked her head over the opening, it sprang. “Those teeth and claws … I still see it when I close my eyes.” Kim’s attack wasn’t an isolated incident. On Saturday night, public safety received dozens of reports of out-of-control rodent activity, so many that they were unable to handle the amount of incoming calls. At that

point, they decided to contact better equipped authorities. Public safety settled on animal control after neither the LAPD S.W.A.T. team nor the California National Guard took the squirrel emergency seriously. Animal control agent Chester Grove was first called in. He suffered multiple severe scratches before calling in backup to assist capturing the deranged animals. Only two were rounded up after an hour

long chase. Both escaped from custody while the transport van was being let through the back gates. The agents reported a hole was chewed through the side of the van and the holding cage is now a tangled mess of torn wires. Nothing is known for certain what calmed the squirrels, but it’s widely speculated that the squirrels thought Hainns’ bunny costume was their new leader and they stopped to await instructions. For the rest of the

day, the squirrels wouldn’t leave Hainns’ side, even following his car when he drove home. Students are advised to not leave food lying out in the open and to throw all of their food waste into incinerators. The University athletic department announced concession stands will stop carrying acorns, despite the snack’s popularity among fans.

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LMU’s squirrels turn ravenous and hangry when underfed for a couple days. Colored eggs may not be the best diet, but neither is Sodexo.

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‘Cassius and Hamlet’ hits the Del Rey Theater Always Ally Ally Boulas

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Pictured (top-to-bottom): Scarlett Moberly, Madeline Quinn and Jessie Lucero perform in scenes from “Cassius and Hamlet.”

ast weekend, “Cassius and Hamlet,” written and directed by senior theatre arts major Melissa Green, was performed at the Del Rey Theatre. The play, which reframed some of Shakespeare’s most famous tragic characters into a modern perspective, was a shocking, seamless blend of old and new. The titular characters — Cassius, the revolutionary from “Julius Caesar” who masterminds the plot to assassinate the emperor and save Rome, and Hamlet, the brooding Danish prince who contemplates everything from murder to suicide — were somehow perfectly able to comment on issues that seem entirely modern. Ally Boulas (AB): First things first — what sparked the idea of merging Shakespeare with contemporary issues? And why did you choose Cassius and Hamlet in particular? Melissa Green (MG): Honestly, the concept originally came from a joke on “The Daily Show.” Trevor Noah made the point that watching the peaceful transition of power from Obama to Trump was like watching your mom start dating a guy she met at your dad’s funeral. And I thought to myself, “That’s

the plot of Hamlet.” I was taking a Shakespeare class at the time and we had read through and discussed Hamlet. I started making these connections between the apathy and the frustration that Hamlet was feeling and my own need to make a difference and finding myself coming up short. Somewhere along the way, I read through Julius Caesar. In that play, the character of Cassius is this fantastic counter to Hamlet. Here is this guy who is so passionate and so fired up about assassinating Caesar versus this Danish prince who has to do a five minute soliloquy before he can decide what he wants for breakfast. So I thought, “What if these two people met each other?” and that’s really where the concept of the piece came from. AB: The play did focus primarily on violence, and many of the contemporary monologues were about gun violence in particular. “Cassius and Hamlet” was already in rehearsal when the shooting at Parkland happened. What was it like incorporating that very recent event into the play? MG: Gun violence is a particularly important issue for me. I think it’s ridiculous that we will soon be coming up on the anniversary of the Columbine shooting and almost nothing has been done to stop gun violence in America. The play was arranged in such a way that we could talk about any subject just by rewriting a couple of monologues, but gun control is the issue that I

feel most passionate about. When we had a stage reading of the play back in October, we performed about a week after the Las Vegas shooting and it was a very powerful moment. I hate to say that we were fortunate, but both times I have presented this work, I’ve happened to present it in a time where people were still interested in talking about the issue of gun violence. It really is only by chance, and a very unfortunate reality that gun violence is so common, that this play turned out to be as relevant to the Parkland shooting as it was. AB: One of the final scenes between the characters Cassius and Hamlet was written by you, but sounded like it could have come straight from Shakespeare himself. What was it like, writing a whole scene in verse? MG: When I listen to it, there’s a pretty clear divide where the Shakespeare ends and my imitation begins. In reality, I paid very little attention to writing it in iambic pentameter or following any rules that Shakespeare held himself to. I used quotations where I could, and where I couldn’t I did my best to imitate the poetry of language that Shakespeare is known for. View the full interview at theloyolan.com/life_and_arts This is the opinion of Ally Boulas a junior theater arts major from Sacramento, CA. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to kchudzinski@theloyolan.com.

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hen I think about festival fashion, my mind automatically defaults to the iconicism of the images taken at Woodstock. I picture muddy bare feet and hoards of people coming together for one purpose: to enjoy the music. This is also the era when affordable thrift store finds and some of the very first DIY tiedyed garments could be spotted for miles. Interestingly enough, many of the festival fashion trends that we’re familiar with today originated during this time of musically fueled selfexpression. Fast forward to the present, where much of what festivalgoers now are wearing debuted in the ‘60s. It’s almost as if the trends that were popular in the late ‘60s never left the festival

scene. Trends like fringe, flower crowns and dark wash denim have all been assimilated into what is now being called “bohochic.” This style in particular draws on various bohemian and hippie influences, which can be seen at music festivals like Coachella, Stagecoach and Burning Man. With Coachella starting up on April 13, LMU students have already been preparing to attend the music festival. For most students, a lot of thought goes into what they’re going to be wearing. Here’s what they had to say: Kasey Sobierajski, senior communications major: “This is my seventh year at Coachella. I always go for cute and comfy — [I’m] not the type to dress up and end up uncomfortable two hours into the day. It’s tricky to keep up with the girls in booties and cute dresses, but I’d so much rather be able to dance and hit the crowds in whatever I wear. I’m a converse girl; I have a pair I wear to every festival I go to. And on

top of that, probably shorts and a cute bralette or crop top.” I was struck by the amount of years that Sobierajski has been in attendance, so I asked her about trends that she expected to see, as well as what it is about Coachella that keeps her coming back. “This year, I only have one outfit picked out so far,” Sobierajski said. “It’s a long, sheer jumper that I’ll wear some cute shorts under. Always important to keep in mind the heat too. The flower crown is a trend I wish would go away, but will always be there. I’m expecting a lot of bodysuits, two pieces and those tinted sunglasses that, ironically, don’t actually block the sun at all. I love festivals, work in live music and grew up in Palm Springs, so it’s the perfect combination. It’s always a magical experience.” Molly Learner, junior sociology major: “I’ve never been to Coachella before but I’ve done some camping in the desert, so I know that comfort and temperature control are key. It’s obviously gonna be hot and dusty during

the day, so I’m making sure I’m wearing loose clothing like overalls, shorts and cotton tops, because they are breathable. I also plan on bringing a backpack so I can keep things I need with me without worrying about possibly losing them. At night, it’s definitely going to get a lot cooler, so my friends and I are getting lockers so that we can store warmer layers to wear once it gets dark out. I’m also going for low maintenance clothing. The last thing I want to be worried about is whether or not I’m comfortable in what I’m wearing, so nothing with straps that could fall down or anything too tight, stuff like that. I just want to have fun and not worry about wardrobe malfunctions.” Alex Gassner, Senior marketing major: “This year, the outfits I picked to wear have been based on comfort as well as cuteness. I would say, because you’re there all day, it’s important to be able to be in something that isn’t going to bother you. This is my third year going and I feel like I

have gone every route, whether it be boho, edgy [or] ravey, and I have found that the days I have the most fun are when I’m not worried about my outfit. It’s OK if it’s simple. Simple can still be cute. I’m going to be wearing a lot of vintage t-shirts, chokers, earrings with crosses, bandanas and then just boyfriend-fitting shorts with some fishnets to add a little bit of trendy style.” As you can see, many of the clothing components and styles that are considered a staple of festival fashion have been around for quite some time and worn by countless generations. Whether or not you like the fashion that’s being worn at music festivals all over the world, you have to admire its ability to stick around. For better or worse, these trends have been immortalized.

This is the opinion of Paris Shepherd, a junior communication studies major from Ventura, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to kchudzinski@theloyolan.com.

Donald Glover’s ‘Deadpool’ cancelled by FX Just Jacob Jacob Cornblatt

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t was a surprise to studio executives everywhere when, in 2014, Ryan Reynolds’ leaked “Deadpool” test footage impressed superhero fans. It was a surprise to fans everywhere that their response to the test footage paved the way for the film to be made. Then, it was a surprise in 2017 when FX announced that the Internet’s favorite rapper/ comedian/writer/actor Donald Glover was creating his own animated “Deadpool” show. And finally, it was a surprise when FX suddenly cancelled it last week. Donald Glover is easily one of the most talented people working today. He has written for television comedies (like “30 Rock”) and is now a showrunner for FX’s “Atlanta.” Glover is also an actor, performing in film (“The Martian” and “Solo: A Star Wars Story”) and TV (“Community” and “Girls”). Along with creating the aforementioned “Atlanta,” he stars in it. He’s also made a name for himself as a comedian with his stand-up special, “Donald Glover: Weirdo.” Finally, he’s a rapper — also known as Childish Gambino. Needless to

say, all kinds of people love him. When it was announced that Glover would be helming the newly-beloved character Deadpool in an animated show, fans were ecstatic. He and his brother Stephen (who also works on “Atlanta”) would be running the program — that is, until last week, when FX announced that the show was no longer in development due to “creative differences.” The term “creative differences” led to a journalistic frenzy. Seemingly every entertainment publication was attempting to figure out what truly went down between Glover and FX. Glover, of course, added flames to the fire on Twitter, writing cryptic tweets about why he thinks “Deadpool” was cancelled. “For the record: I wasn’t too busy to work on Deadpool,” Glover tweeted, before releasing pages of a script online. The script contained references to Sudan (the last male White Rhino), school shootings, arming teachers and industry racism, leading many to believe that Glover wrote it just the night before, despite the claim that this was the script for the finale. Twitter user @Jonnysun found Glover’s actions to be a source of comedy, tweeting, “Donald Glover writing a whole mock deadpool screenplay to [bother] FX is both the level of petty and the level of productive I aspire to be. Like Donald when did

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Leaked test footage shows the prospective designs for Glover’s highly-anticipated, yet prematurely cancelled “Deadpool” animated series. The series had been in development for over a year. you find time to do this. even your petty is wildly productive.” The script impressed readers, but left others skeptic. Freshman screenwriting major Charles Cleveland said that even though the script was enjoyable and he’s a huge fan of Glover’s work, “FX’s complaint that Glover is busy seems completely valid.” Many journalists hung to Glover’s speculation that FX cancelled the show due to racism. In the script, Deadpool — who is attempting to figure out why FX wouldn’t renew his show for a second season — said, “Do you think they canceled the show because of racism?! Yeah, all the writers were black. The references were pretty black, too. I heard they

went over lunch budget ordering Jamaican food at least once a week.” Other media outlets focused on the line in the script where Deadpool wonders if an episode about popstar Taylor Swift led to the show’s demise. Headlines such as “Was Taylor Swift the Reason that FX’s ‘Deadpool’ Animated Series was Cancelled?” and “Donald Glover’s Deadpool Might Have Been Killed Because of Taylor Swift Joke” appeared on multiple websites. No amount of speculation will do any good, however. FX — who, it should be noted, already gives Donald Glover a platform for “Atlanta” — cancelled the series for whatever reason. Glover has since deleted all but

one tweet on his timeline and hasn’t commented on it since. Fans of Donald Glover will still be overwhelmed by his magnitude of content coming this year, and fans of “Deadpool” will still get a sequel to the original film next month. Whether or not “Deadpool” was cancelled because of race, because of content or because of timing will never be answered — all we can do is joke about it on Twitter.

This is the opinion of Jacob Cornblatt, a freshman film production major from Gaithersburg, MD. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to kchudzinski@theloyolan.com.

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ith the 2017-2018 school year quickly coming to a close and summer just around the corner, students are already thinking about their next move regarding fall 2018 housing options. Only freshmen and sophomores are guaranteed housing on-campus, leaving juniors and seniors to either hope for an open spot after the priority drawing or consider finding an apartment off-campus. Sophomore African-American studies and psychology double major Devon Elmore discussed the housing selection process. “I have a friend who drew a high number and is now in a sticky situation being on the waitlist,” Elmore said. “For me, I’ll be transitioning from on-campus life to living off -campus next year and although expensive, I can count on my family to help with transportation.” Moving off-campus can be a huge transition for the more dependent student, especially for one who has never experienced life completely on their own before. Several students are also graduating early and must look out for their schedule, budget and roommate situation. Junior sociology major Ashley Dargert explains how she plans to transition if she is not offered a spot off of the waitlist. “I was

planning on living on campus, but I got a really low number and I was unpleasantly surprised when I found out I was on the waitlist,” Dargert said. “I feel that more information could’ve been given to us earlier on. Now, I have to look for off-campus housing that accommodates my schedule (not to mention, budget), because I’m graduating soon.” From an underclassmen perspective, freshman biochemistry

that on-campus living offers. Luckily, within student affairs, LMU offers Off Campus Student Life (OCSL) as a resource to help address the needs of its students living in and around the Los Angeles neighborhoods surrounding the campus. According to their website on Student Affairs, OCSL seeks to educate students “through programs, resources and support services.” Similarly, OCSL provides

University and our neighbors, encouraging dialogue about issues of mutual concern.” Additionally, there are several factors to consider when deciding to get your own place, including location, cost, landlord reputation and roommate selection. When considering off-campus life, be sure that you’re getting the best deal for the price by addressing the needs of the situation at hand.

to location, living in a safe location should be the priority. To increase the chances of selecting a safe neighborhood, visit the property at different times of the day and analyze the environment. Seek out contacts of the current tenants, consult the advice of friends and check the crime rates for the area. Ask yourself: Is this community something that I’m comfortable with long-term? 2. Cost When factoring in the cost of a place, consider what you’ll have to pay in rent,renter’s insurance,parking,living expenses and utilities (electricity, water, trash, gas, landscaping services and internet). Utilities aren’t always included with rent and tend to vary each month. Air conditioning can also greatly impact utility costs. 1. Roommate Selection

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The Playa Del Oro apartments are one of many off-campus housing options available to LMU students. major Havana Campo said, “I’m definitely thinking about it, but for the first two years. My family and I just thought the convenience of living on campus was worth it.” Clearly, the move off the Bluff is a less favored option for those who prefer the closer proximity and cheaper price tag

“opportunities for off-campus students to integrate into the local neighborhood. The staff promotes good relationships with neighbors by increasing students’ awareness of their responsibilities as members of the residential community. OCSL serves as a liaison between the

3. Location It is no doubt that rental prices spike in areas with prime locations Although it may be a dream to live by the beach or in the heart of a bustling urban area, being realistic with your budget is vital. With regard

Finding a compatible roommate could be a potential challenge if you don’t already have one lined up. Luckily, LMU offers an Off-Campus RoomSync portal. This online app uses Facebook to connect students looking for off-campus roommates. OCSL encourages students to move off-campus when they feel they are best prepared to engage with the communities surrounding LMU. Best of luck on your search — hopefully you will find solace in the fact that the LMU community is just a phone call away and always ready to help. This is the opinion of Ciara Freeman, a sophomore communication studies major from Virginia Beach, VA. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to kchudzinski@theloyolan.com.

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Following slow start, Lions at top of WCC Miles Per Hour Miles Thomas

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fter starting the season slowly with a 1-6 record in February, the LMU baseball team has improved to a 13-14 overall record and 6-3 in conference play. The Lions currently stand in first place in the WCC, where they were picked to finish fifth in the 2018 WCC Preseason Baseball Coaches Poll. The improvements for LMU have come from both hitting and pitching. The offense is averaging 3.75 runs per game, an improvement from their early season start where they were averaging 2.53 runs per game in February. The team as a whole is batting at a .255 average, led by the bats of sophomore infielder Nick Sogard, senior outfielder/ first baseman Jamey Smart, junior infielder Niko Decolati and senior outfielder Billy Wilson. Sogard leads the main rotation in batting average at .363 as well as in stolen bases with seven, while Smart leads the offense in hits with 37 and RBIs with 27. Sogard, Decolati and Wilson each have two home runs hit on the season, where sophomore infielder Trevin Esquerra, despite his .200 batting average, leads the team with four homeruns. The team’s offense, while

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“I usually eat a bagel-egg sandwich in the morning, with some Gatorade,” said LMU track team member and junior Koby Pederson. “Lunch is usually two PB&Js and a fruit and veggie smoothie, and then I’ll bring another two PB&Js, one [for] before the race and one [for] after the race.” To run as fast and as hard as these athletes do, nutrition on race day is no joke. In a recent invitational meet hosted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Pederson and many of his teammates put up impressive times, smashing personal records and LMU school records. In the men’s 5k, Pederson put up a time of 14:37.84, easily placing him in the top 10 for the event. Fellow Lion Brian Joerger — also a junior — joined Pederson in the top 10 for the event with a time of 14:27.27. Senior Maddi Vorgitch and redshirt sophomore Kyla Danforth led the entire field for the women’s 5k, placing first and

Of those three, Paiva currently sports the best ERA with 3.51. While the pitching rotation is not as strong as last year, the rapid improvement of the young pitchers is encouraging for the

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Leading the team in hits and RBIs, senior outfielder/first baseman Jamey Smart and the Lion’s offense have turned their season around, placing first in the West Coast Conference. concern for the Lions coming into the season, due to the departures of standout pitchers Cory Abbott and Brenton Arriaga. This season, much of the current pitching rotation consists of younger players. In the beginning of the season, going down 1-6, the pitching rotation held a total 5.83 ERA. During their recent stretch, the pitching has improved to reducing their ERA down to 4.42. Despite this improvement, the bullpen for the course of the

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season have pitched more hits to their opponents than the offense has hit. Also, the pitching has allowed 238 hits and the Lions’ offense has produced 235 hits, a statistic that correlates to

their losing record. Freshman right hand pitcher Nick Frasso leads the pitching rotation in strikeouts with 32, a statistic that head coach Jason Gill emphasized was necessary during their 1-6 start because the team needed to “throw more strikes.” Frasso, junior right hand pitcher Codie Paiva and sophomore right hand pitcher Josh Agnew are the leaders in innings pitched with 34, 41 and 44 innings pitched respectively.

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second in that event, respectively. While half the team was putting up stellar performances in Westwood, some LMU runners traveled instead to Stanford for an invitational meet, which featured talented runners from all across the country, several Lions shined. Senior Jack Polerecky ran a new school record of 29:18.14 in the men’s 10k. The amount of training required to be able to put up such impressive times is surprising. “The seniors are probably [running] 550 minutes to 600 minutes [each week],” said Danforth. “A lot of us are ranging like, 70 [miles].” In order to build that speed, faster workouts must be mixed in with the longer workouts. “A workout might be: four by one mile with three minutes rest,” said Polerecky. “And the one mile will be a 4:40 mile pace.” In addition to long runs and speed workouts, the entire team also takes to the weight room to lift every week. With all this training, it is inevitable that the team grows close, despite the seemingly individual nature of the sport. That closeness, Polerecky said, is critical. “The team is an absolute necessity,” he said. “Running is a very arduous thing, even for people who are good at it.” “We’re there to push each

Lions as they look to finish in first place in the conference for the second straight season. In the field, the Lions have performed well defensively in comparison to their opponents, collecting a .967 fielding percentage, compared to the .958 fielding percentage of their opponents on the season. The team has committed 33 errors on the season while their opponents have committed 43 errors. The Lions have seen most

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of their success come at home, where they sport a 7-4 record when playing at Paige Stadium. Notable wins have included a sweep of Valparaiso, a series sweep against BYU, a victory against rival Pepperdine, and a victory against the University of Oregon. On the road, they have seen less success, going 6-8 in games away from Paige Stadium, including a current two game losing streak against University of the Pacific. Their upcoming schedule starts with a home matchup against ranked UCLA at Paige Stadium, who they played earlier in the season in a 12-1 loss, before heading on the road to play a series against University of San Diego. Currently sitting at the top of the conference at 6-3, LMU has defeated conference opponents BYU three times, Pepperdine twice and Pacific once while suffering a defeat to Pepperdine and two losses to Pacific. The Lions will look to remain in first place as they continue conference play in the upcoming series against San Diego, San Francisco and Portland.

This is the opinion of Miles Thomas, a freshman commnication studies major from Los Angeles, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email mrodriguez@ theloyolan.com.

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Senior Maddi Vorgitch (above), along with junior Kyla Danforth placed first and second in the womens’ five meter race over the weekend at the Bob Larsen Distance Carnival, at UCLA. other and get each other to be accountable for doing our runs every day,” said Danforth. “In the weight room we’re all together … The workouts are nice to have people because if not, then it’s a bit more difficult to hold on.” The strength of the team doesn’t end with the track. Many of the runners room together and spend plenty of time together when they’re not running. “Everyone really hangs out with each other,” said Pederson. “It’s just a really inclusive group.” Apart from athletic talent

and stoic resilience in the face of difficult challenges, one must admire the humility of the track team. Perhaps it follows from a strong team culture, but the runners seem to care at least as much about the success of their teammates as their own success. “I’m proud of everyone,” said Danforth. “Its inspiring to watch everyone get up every day and do the work and still try to get as fast as they possibly can.” That inspiration plays a role in driving these 32 motivated students to train harder than

imaginable to shave seconds off their time. If this seems crazy, maybe it is. Polerecky offered up one last thought that sums up how most students think about track: “It’s hard to really get running from a non-runners view,” he said. For students interested in running, talking to a member of the track team may be a good place to start. Just don’t try to start with 70 miles in the first week. The track team’s next meet will be in San Diego over the weekend of April 13.

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Beach volleyball team hopes for postseason push No. 16 beach volleyball improve in ahead of WCC tournament. Jeramaine Johnson II Sports Intern @LALoyolan

The LMU beach volleyball team is having a season to remember. They are currently ranked No. 16 in the nation. Despite having a tough schedule in the month of March, including matchups against seven opponents ranked in the top 10, they finished with an 11-9 record. Head coach John Mayer credited some of the team’s success to the addition of several graduate transfers as previously reported by the Loyolan. Since beach volleyball is considered a different collegiate sport than indoor volleyball, an indoor player can receive an additional year of eligibility to play beach after their indoor career is over. This was the case for graduate transfer Cierra Simpson, who played four years of indoor volleyball at Colorado University (CU) before transferring to LMU as a graduate student. Simpson is CU’s all-time leader in career digs with 1,840, shattering the previous record by 300 digs. She also set CU’s record for sets played with 493. This year, she has appeared in 13 matches, boasting

a 9-4 record. She has partnered with senior Kristen Castellanos for every match except for one, where she paired with sophomore Paige Panter. While she was a dominant indoor player, beach volleyball was indeed an adjustment for the Colorado Springs native. “The strategy of the game is a lot different than indoor,” said Simpson. “Moving on sand rather than an indoor court is a big difference, and it’s been fun to learn since I have played indoor my entire life.” Due to the team’s tough schedule, they have had to make many adjustments throughout the season, including partner switches. Nonetheless, the focus has remained the same: continuing to get better. “With a lot of programs, they get to a certain level and tend to stay stagnant,” said Simpson. “With this group, we all have been improving every day which is really encouraging.” The team had a busy last week of March. Due to a few postponed matches, they were required to play seven in four days, including matches against No. 1 Pepperdine and No. 4 USC. Those two matches were the only losses of the stretch, as the team finished 5-2, but Simpson says those two losses were motivating. “All of our teams played really tough which is encouraging. We are right there with them,” she said.

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Boasting an 11-9 record and No. 16 national ranking, beach volleyball has enjoyed success this seaosn due to the addition of graduate transfer players paired up with players such as junior Veronica Nederend.

While the coaches point to the strong play of the graduate transfers as a big contributor to the success, Simpson returns the praise by crediting the coaches. The coaches are really big on the growth mindset. They focus more on the process rather than the outcome, regardless of the team winning or losing according to Simpson. This has been huge for her as that has not been the case for other teams she has been a part of. “Programs I have been at before

[LMU], that was not really the focus,” she said. “I think that has been a big reason why we continue to get better and we are lucky to have a coach with that philosophy.” With the post season coming soon, the team is making sure they stay consistent with that mindset. “We want to qualify for NCAA Championships, but we don’t want to put the cart before the horse,” said Simpson. “We still have to put in the work in the upcoming weeks, and stay on

that upward trend as we get into conference championships.” The team has several more matchups in April, beginning with a tournament in Hawaii. The month concludes with the West Coast Conference Championships on April 20 and April 21 in Santa Monica. Following that is the NCAA Championships beginning on May 4 in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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SPORTS

SCORES UPDATE

Women's Tennis 4-0 W

LION

vs Pacific

SPORTS

7-5 L

Baseball

vs. Pacific

4-1 W

Men's Tennis

vs. Pacific

3-2 W

Beach Volleyball

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Black and Gold Lions host youth on campus The club held their first soccer clinic with the men's soccer team. Matt Rodriguez Sports Editor @LALoyolan

Even though they are on their offseason, the men’s soccer team laces up their shoes to get ready for another day of training and practice. They make their way to Drollinger Field ready for a scrimmage against their rival, St. Michael’s Catholic School. On Saturday, March 24, the men’s soccer team helped the Black and Gold Lions run a soccer camp for underprivileged youth. The Black and Gold Lions are a student supporter group of the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). In addition to supporting their favorite soccer team, the organization wants to help underprivileged youth by hosting soccer camps at LMU. For their first event, they brought kindergartener through eighth graders from St. Michael’s. “It gives them something to look forward to,” said Eduardo Pablin, the president of the Black and Gold Lions. “I was talking to the St. Michael’s principal, [the

school has] not been on a college campus in about 10 years … they haven’t had an event like this where the kids actually step foot onto a college campus.” Even with its proximity to USC (five miles) and LMU (12 miles), St. Michael’s still struggled to offer their students a college tour. Pablin, an alumnus of St. Michael’s, said that this tour allows the children to visualize going to college and what an actual college looks like. He compared this experience to Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. He believes that with this soccer camp, it helps the children visualize going to college, and showing them that it really is a feasible goal if they work hard enough. Pablin said that he received this treatment when he was a member of the LAFC Youth Leadership Program and wanted to pay it forward for other children. Before the soccer clinic began, members of the Black and Gold Lions took the children and their parents on a campus tour. They covered everywhere from the dormitories to the numerous memorials scattered around campus, with the kids moving along in awe. After they returned from the tours and ate lunch, they held the actual soccer clinic. The men’s

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Freshman forward Kris Fourcand, with the rest of the soccer team, helped with drills and participated in the scrimmage.

soccer team joined in to help with the drills and ended with a scrimmage with the children. The kids ran around having fun with the players and even got some shots past the goalkeeper. “I was never exposed to this, [even though] I lived in the area [and] I worked in the area,” said Hector Ruiz, a parent whose children were invited. He said he never received the luxury his daughters, who

are nine and 14 years old, were offered when he was their age. Ruiz said that when he was younger, he always knew about college, but never thought that it would be possible for him to go. He believed that if he had the same experience his daughters were having, he would have gone to college. He continued to say that he was grateful that his daughters were able to participate in this event and that

he hopes this helps them realize that going to college is possible. Pablin plans to bring one school per semester for tours and other events around campus. “I want them to experience something they otherwise couldn’t have,” Pablin said. “I want to expose them and provide them this extra outlet. If at the end of the day they are happy [saying] ‘I want to go to LMU’, then I’ve reached my goal.”

Izzy Berrent (IB): When did you start playing? What drew you to start playing softball? Daniel Wisz (DW): I started playing softball around the age of five. My mom played her whole life so when I was old enough, she signed me up. I've loved it since the very first moment I stepped on the field; plus, all of my friends were on my team, so I think that is a big reason I liked it so much at a young age. IB: How would you describe the team dynamic of LMU’s softball team? DW: If there was one word to describe the LMU softball team, it would be “grind." We may not be the most talented team on the field, but we will grind in order to get the job done.

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IB: What do you think is the strongest part of your game? And what areas do you feel you need to improve? DW: I think the strongest part of my game is my hitting. I have always loved hitting. I love how one swing can change a whole game. I think my communication on the field can improve. Communication is key in softball, so I think that is one area I can improve. IB: You’re only a freshman and you've accomplished a lot as an athlete already. What are your ultimate goals in softball? How far do you think you can go? What about the Olympics? DW: I think my ultimate goal in softball is to make an impact in the program here at LMU. I would absolutely love to play for the Olympic team, and trust me, I am going to try. But if I don’t make it, knowing that I have put everything I can into this program here would satisfy me. IB: In high school you were a scholar athlete. How have you found that balance between the rigors of school work and all the time required to practice, travel and play softball? Do you find that balance harder now that you are in college? DW: I have found that balance through the love I have of the sport. If you don’t love it, you won’t find time to do both. Simple as that. IB: Tell me something about yourself that has nothing to do with softball that people would be surprised to know. DW: One of my hobbies besides softball is makeup. I first got into makeup in high school, and I really enjoy doing it. I would love to get my license and do it professionally in the future.