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University introduces its 16th president Snyder’s experience and leadership style will aid him and LMU as he plans to tackle ambitious goals in his presidency.

Will the return of a Catholic to LMU’s top position steer the University in a different direction?

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“When you graduate and somebody asks where you went to school and you say LMU, I want them to say one word: wow.” These were Dr. Timothy Law Snyder’s words during his first interview with the Loyolan, on the afternoon of Friday, March 27. Earlier that day, it was announced that Snyder would succeed President David W. Burcham to become LMU’s 16th president, effective June 1, 2015. In a special, off-schedule meeting held Friday, the Board of Trustees deliberated and selected Snyder, according to Kathleen Aikenhead, chair of the board. Snyder is an ambitious leader, judging from the bold visions he has articulated for his time at LMU. With goals to share LMU’s successes “more broadly and more deeply,” to further globalize LMU and to foster creativity and the arts on campus, his dreams for LMU are not small. They are challenging and far-reaching. But in conversation with Snyder, it becomes clear that his academic background and his professional experience substantiate his ability to make these visions a reality. What’s more, his demonstrated knack for setting lofty goals and actually achieving them testifies to his qualification for the position. For example, as an undergraduate at the University of Toledo, Snyder realized he could have two different degrees if he enrolled in nine courses in his final quarter instead of the typical four or five. He took on the challenge, graduating with both a B.S. in mathematics and a B.A. in psychology. That quarter, Snyder got all A’s. Beyond his undergraduate career, Snyder’s academic

Less than two years after the New York Times reported a “battle for the university’s soul” underway at LMU, the University has appointed its first lay Catholic president in Dr. Timothy Law Snyder. The debate over covering faculty members’ elective abortion under LMU’s healthcare coverage – the subject of the New York Times article – has been the centerpiece in a variety of controversies surrounding the school’s religious identity during the five-year tenure of current president David W. Burcham. Burcham is notably the first non-Catholic president of the University, which has been led by Jesuit priests since its founding. Does the return of a Catholic to LMU’s helm mean a new direction for the school? The Decision Although the University’s official announcement did not state that Snyder is Catholic – that was later reported by the Los Angeles Times – it made clear that his selection is in part intended to bolster LMU’s role as a participant in and promoter of the Church. Board of Trustees Chair Kathleen Aikenhead, in her announcement to the LMU community, emphasized that Snyder had the full support of local Catholic leaders. Father Michael Weiler, leader of California’s Jesuits, and Sister Joan Treacy, leader of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary for Western America, were specifically named. Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, who oversees the largest Roman Catholic Archdiocese in the country, lent his voice to the message as well. Snyder has worked at three Jesuit universities and is

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Wattson memorial service to be held next Tuesday A memorial service will be held on campus to celebrate the life of late LMU student Brent Wattson. Amanda Lopez Asst. News Editor @Amandalo_

The LMU community will have the chance to come together next week to honor Brent Wattson, a student who passed away on March 15. The memorial service will be held

on April 14 at 12:15 p.m. in Huesman Chapel. Wattson was a 26-year-old transfer student who began his time at LMU in 2013. He was a computer science major and also worked as a field technician for Information Technology Services on campus. Wattson’s family has expressed how grateful they are for all of the support they have received from the LMU community during this time. All are encouraged to attend Wattson’s memorial service to show their continued support and care for the family.

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Law Snyder, Editor Dan Raffety incoming LMU sitsthe down with Head president, who sat Coach Max Good, down with Editor-inhead coach of the Chiefmen’s Ali Swenson for LMU’s basketball team tothis talkissue. about the upcoming season. What would you say is your vision for the University?

It’s hard to encapsulate that in one phrase. The vision is always very general, but it is to use our Jesuit and Marymount traditions as a foundation for further success in our learning, in our discovery and in our ways of helping others.

What is something that you want the LMU student body to know?

I am here for the students; I am all about the students. I love students. I particularly love the way our mission meets students where they are and seeks to make them nimble, caring, intellectual actors in ways that help those here, those to come and the earth itself.

Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of work that you think might be interesting to the student body?

I like music a lot. And if everybody could text me what they’re listening to on a regular basis I could learn a lot from that. I also like exercise, I like coffee, I like wine, I like people. I like to eat.

What kinds of music do you like the best?

I’m all over the map. … I tend to like pop and rock and avant-garde stuff. I like some EDM.

Do you make any music yourself?

I do. I have one track on iTunes you all can get. If anyone can’t afford it I’ll buy it for them. It’s just an EDM track I did a few years ago and it kind of took off. I had a lot on iTunes at one time; I took it off to remix it. So I’ll be putting it on in the coming weeks if I get a chance. But it’s all over the map. It’s only okay. It’s not that good so don’t get excited. It’s a repeating riff. When you mix, sometimes you have to get lucky, and this one mixed, I think, pretty well. It’s got a really good slamming snare drum and it’s a little retro sounding. But it is what it is.

What made you interested in being the president of LMU?

What I love about LMU are, first, its missions. Its Jesuit and Marymount missions are very appealing to me. I’ve worked in Jesuit higher education for, I think, 28 years. So I find the mission compelling. LMU has made great strides in its faculty, its faculty strength, student strength, student diversity and I just love the way LMU and its various bodies have collaborated to do new things. I see great collaborations between academic affairs and student affairs. Great collaborations within the faculty to sculpt a resonant and lively core curriculum from which I think all students will benefit going forward. That’s great to see and that’s not common in the academe.

What is the last book that you read?

It was “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman. He’s a psychologist but he writes a lot about economics and some of the pitfalls of econ, but it’s all based in psych. You will find out at the end of that book – you can dump your brain out and reinstall it – because it basically shows you that you can know almost nothing in life with assurance. Check it out … you won’t be able to put it down.

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Voices of Justice play sheds Gryphon Circle light on the issue of sexism promotes education

Students address the issue of gendered violence in the upcoming VOJ play “#KnowFilter.” Anna Sugiura

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Sexism is never just one narrative. It is a multilayered chronicle created through various angles and perspectives. As a Jesuit institution, LMU has committed itself to the promotion of social justice—of giving a face and voice to the forgotten and to restoring the dignity of all human beings. “Voices of Justice,” an interdisciplinary project-based class that combines theatre and women’s studies, aims to do just that. It allows students to learn about current issues by performing skits based on real-life accounts submitted anonymously from LMU students. With the theme of the course changing every semester, this semester’s course is titled “VOJ: Using Theatre to Combat Sexism.” The course and performance aim to question the normativity of sexual misconduct and the pervasive pressures to comply to gender norms in LMU’s community. The students of “Voices of Justice” will be showcasing their performance, “#KnowFilter,” on Sunday, April 19, in St. Robert’s Auditorium at 5:30 p.m. The performance will address gendered violence. The play will include both humorous and serious scenes tackling sexism, gendered violence and the culture of sexual misconduct. “I hope the students who are working together to create and perform ‘#KnowFilter’ will gain a deep appreciation

for the transformative power of deep, rigorous, passionate and playful collaboration,” said Norma Bowles, professor of this semester’s course and founder of a social justice theatre company, Fringe Benefits Theatre. “I hope the audience will find this show engaging, fun and thought-provoking. I hope they might start to notice and question some of the more subtle forms of sexism that so many of us often accept as normal. And I hope they’ll feel more inspired than they already are to help create a safer and more inclusive campus and the world,” said Bowles. Developed by theatre arts professor Judith Royer and theatre arts adjunct professor Doris Baizley, this course gives students an opportunity to create dramatized theatre projects based off of interviews with staff and clients from off-campus social service agencies. However, Bowles wanted to shift the focus by allowing her students to collaborate with other LMU students to challenge discrimination issues rather than contacting outside facilities. When establishing this semester’s course, Bowles worked with Tom King, the assistant director of student engagement at the Center for Service and Action, during the 2014 spring semester. In partnership with the nine LMU service organization presidents, they unanimously decided to focus on addressing sexism and gendered violence

while emphasizing the need to create a gender resource center at LMU for students, faculty and staff. “Our play brings to attention the gendered language, expectations, stereotypes and other issues that are prevalent in college and especially around a party environment”, said Taylor Litonjua, a senior studio arts major and current student of the class. “We want the audience to become more aware and be able to recognize when a situation or conversation is being harmful to another person.” Nneka Navarro, a junior political science and English double major and former Voices of Justice student said, “The class was definitely not something I expected, but in the best possible way. There is only so much that you can look up online, but to have the opportunity to talk about issues such as these that impact another person at such a personal level is entirely different. It pushes us past the boundaries of classroom walls. The people I have met through this program have definitely changed and enhanced my outlook on the world.” This semester’s performance will shed light on the multiple aspects of gendered violence, including rape, sexual assault, relationship violence in both heterosexual and same-sex partnerships, sexual harassment, stalking, prostitution and sex trafficking.

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Gryphon Circle service organization is hosting events this April in honor of its second annual Education Awareness Month, with the support of ASLMU, Peace4Kids, Creare service organization, Ignatians service organization and the LMU psychology department. The events will lead up to the service organization’s annual event, Gryphon Games. These events include Arts in Education Open Mic Night, Immigration Focused Coffee and Conversation with ASLMU and panels on foster care and autism. Junior psychology and spanish double major and Gryphon Circle President Sara TiscarenoKennedy said, “Education Awareness Month is really important to Gryphon Circle because education was adopted in the spring of 2013 [as our social justice focus], so we have this month to demonstrate certain aspects of life that can affect education. Some current and previous events have been immigration, bullying, the arts, autism and foster care. We have an education committee that is made up of some of the members, so all of their hard work is what helps execute this month.” “This year we have stars along Palm Walk that have the dreams/ hopes of the students from our service placements written on them,” said Tiscareno-Kennedy. “At Convo we are having a book drive to collect books for Gryphon Games, which is our annual event where kids from our placements come to Sunken Garden and we host games/bounce houses for them.” Visiting professor of psychology Sabine Huemer’s Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) class will host the panel on ASD learning at 7 p.m. on April 14 in Malone 112. The panelists include LMU alumni who live with ASD and professionals in the field of autism research. The focus of the panel will be autism awareness and education, and will include what it looks like to be in the education system as a person with autism. For this event, Gryphon Circle chose to pair with Ignatians, whose service project this year involves Nassan’s Place, a non-profit organization that provides affordable and accessible educational and recreational

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programs for children with ASD in the urban communities of Essex County, New Jersey. Junior psychology major and director of service for Gryphon Circle, Kimmy Smith, said the event “will include two current LMU students who are on the autism spectrum, one of whom, Christine, wrote and published a book about her life with autism. I think this will be really eyeopening and change a lot of people’s misconceptions about autism.” At the Arts in Education Open Mic Night at 8 p.m. on April 13 in the Living Room , Gryphon Circle and Mane Entertainment will bring the LMU community together for a night of artistic expression in order to celebrate the importance of incorporating the arts into education. The foster care panel at 7 p.m. tonight in Malone 112 will feature foster care alumni, Peace4Kids staff, service organization members and foster youth policy experts. It will also introduce a new app that allows students to go on interactive journeys around LMU’s campus and learn about the specific hurdles foster youth face in higher education. “The LMU service organizations provide a lot of service in terms of working on-campus events, but their awareness weeks [or] months, such as Education Awareness Month, give them the opportunity to bring their off-campus service issue onto campus,” said Assistant Director of Student Engagement at the Center for Service and Action, Tom King. “Organizing Education Month is a concrete way for Gryphon Circle to expose the LMU community to an issue they are passionate about and by doing so, draw more people into understanding and advocating for educational reform.”

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Third annual TEDx conference to offer new perspectives and provoke conversation LMU’s third TEDx conference will feature between 10 and 12 speakers. Amanda Lopez Asst. News Editor @AmandaLo_

At college campuses like LMU, ideas are everywhere. The LMU community will have the opportunity to discuss ideas and experiences at the third annual TEDx conference in Murphy Hall on May 2. While many people are familiar with TED talks, a TEDx conference is slightly different. TED is a nonprofit organization committed to “ideas worth spreading,” which cover a wide range of topics. While the TEDx conference utilizes the TED brand for licensing purposes, the conferences are independently organized, selffunded and specifically geared to the local community. LMU hosted its first TEDx conference in 2013. A group of LMU graduate students, who were also members of Teach for America, approached the School of Education with the idea to hold the conference. The School of Education supported it and since then, the conference has been a collaborative effort between the School of Education, students and the TEDxLMU team.

The theme of this year’s conference is 360. Because 360 degrees makes up a whole circle and LMU’s mission seeks to educate the whole person, the TEDxLMU team felt 360 was an appropriate idea around which to center this year’s conference. “360 degrees is truly 100 percent. It is all-encompassing,” said Kimberlee Kelley, marketing director on the TEDxLMU team. “Therefore, when TEDxLMU thinks 360 degrees, we think of educating the whole person: incorporating every part of our society, innovating from every perspective, life-long learning in every space of life and community. We have purposefully and meaningfully sought out speakers from all corners of life; from medicine, to education, to sports and many more to bring a wellrounded diversity to our event.” This year’s TEDx conference at LMU will feature between 10 and 12 speakers. A panel of organizers chose and reviewed the speakers. “All organizers meet to discuss the speakers who have either been recruited by other team members or have independently submitted a Speaker Interest form,” she said. “We have been delighted to have a mix of people interested in speaking. We have had our work cut out for us, [and] we’ve had to decide between some pretty amazing talks.” Organizers will announce speakers every few days until

the conference. The speakers announced so far include Nolan Bushnell, Jesse Chen, Chiqeeta Jameson, Margaret Martin, Carol A. Wells and Bodo Hoenen. Nolan Bushnell is the founder of Atari, who introduced the world to the first blockbuster video game known as “Pong.” Bushnell is also known for founding more than 20 companies and being the first person to hire Steve Jobs. Jesse Chen is the co-founder and CEO at Powerline, a platform that provides tools for leadership and organization in communities. Chen is also on a committee at Movement Circle for the Global Citizens Movement. Chiqeeta Jameson is the director of marketing and women’s health advocacy for SonoCine, Inc., which has created an ultrasound technology that is designed to locate breast cancer that isn’t found in regular mammograms. Margaret Martin is the founder and director of advocacy and research at the Harmony Project, which provides instruments and music lessons for underprivileged children in L.A. Carol A. Wells is the founder and executive director at the Center for the Study of Political Graphics and is known for being an activist, art historian, curator, lecturer and writer. Bodo Hoenen is the founder of Dev4X, which seeks to

provide digital educational opportunities for kids who live in poverty, disaster areas, conflict zones and areas that do not allow open education. Chris Corragio was one of the curators of this year’s TEDx conference. As a co-curator, Corragio was specifically responsible for recruiting speakers and searching for organizations to partner with for the event. “While there will be amazing talks and entertainment, the real magic of the conference is in the conversation and connections,” Corragio explained. “Expect to

talk with people you don’t know, expect to learn from each other, [expect to] see something from a new perspective, expect to discuss your ideas for education and learning. Who knows, maybe a future partnership or startup or non-profit will come out of a conversation at TEDxLMU.” Tickets for the conference are available at TEDxLMU.com. For any students interested in volunteering at the event, contact TEDxLMU Curator Chris Corragio at chris. corragio@gmail.com.

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n Friday, March 27, the Presidential while Burcham brought experience in Search Committee’s nationwide search constitutional law, Snyder’s degrees in concluded with the announcement applied and computational mathematics, that Timothy Law Snyder, Ph.D. will mathematics and psychology will likely become LMU’s 16th president and second bring a fresh perspective to the University’s lay president, effective June 1. administration. Almost five years ago, on Oct. 4, 2010, Following Burcham, who has been current president David W. Burcham was called “down-to-earth” by members of named LMU’s 15th president, setting the the community, including former Loyolan precedent as the first non-Jesuit, non- Editor-in-Chief José Martinez, Snyder is Catholic president after a unanimous vote likely to bring a similar disposition to LMU. by the Board of Trustees. In this week’s Burning Questions, Snyder President Burcham’s previous experience told the Loyolan, “I am here for the students; at LMU uniquely qualified him to lead the I am all about the students. I love students.” University. He headed Loyola Law School In this issue’s front page news article, as dean before moving Burcham, former president to LMU as provost and Fr. Robert B. Lawton, We at the Loyolan are vice president, then S.J., Chair of the Board confident that Snyder interim president upon of Trustees Kathleen has the experience and Aikenhead, the resignation of his Provost predecessor, Fr. Robert personality to effectively Joseph Hellige and Chair build upon Burcham’s B. Lawton, S.J. In 2011, of the presidential search legacy of commitment to committee David Zuercher Burcham’s efforts as interim president were the wider LMU community, all expressed optimism for recognized nationally when academic excellence and Snyder’s upcoming term. the U.S. News & World They consistently cited his the Jesuit tradition. Report ranked LMU No. leadership style and focus 3 in the “Best Regional on students as some of his Universities (West).” As interim president, strongest personal qualities. he also impressed the University with his Though Burcham’s departure after commitment to the Jesuit tradition and the nearly seven years at LMU is a loss for LMU community. our community, we at the Loyolan are Snyder similarly shows promise for confident that Snyder has the experience continuing LMU’s Jesuit identity, as and personality to effectively build upon noted in our front page news analysis Burcham’s legacy of commitment to the article. He has held leadership positions wider LMU community, academic excellence at three Jesuit institutions prior to LMU: and the Jesuit tradition. We look forward to Georgetown University, Fairfield University seeing the direction in which he takes the and Loyola University Maryland. And University.

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Embrace the unit change in Bellarmine J.K. Ramblings

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e all know there has been a lot of change at LMU recently — from the modification of the curriculum two years ago to the announcement of the tuition increase a few weeks ago. Next up is the change in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA). Effective fall 2015, liberal arts classes will move to a four-credit system, leaving many students concerned, confused and unsure about scheduling and expected graduation dates. Currently, BCLA classes are three credits, requiring a fulltime student to take four or five classes per semester, while a third of undergraduates take six classes, according to Richard Fox, BCLA’s associate dean for undergraduate education. However, the new credit change will overrule the previous requirements and implement a completely new system. Starting in fall 2015, BCLA will only offer four-credit classes. While each class’ meeting time will be increased by half an hour, students will take fewer classes per semester to reach the desired full-time student 12-credit mark. BCLA is the first college at LMU to enact the change, with hopes of the College of Communications and Fine Arts and the College of Business Administration to follow suit in coming years. As positive as the administration thinks this change is, many students are still skeptical. Francesca Karkoski, a junior liberal studies major, said, “I have specific courses that I am required to take and now I don’t have enough room to take them.” However, I’m here to tell you not to worry — you’ll still graduate on time. Students in transition will not be affected by this change. As an English major set to graduate in spring of 2018, I will still graduate in spring of 2018. When I entered LMU this fall, my English major required a total of 39 credit courses to graduate, and the new program increases 44 credits,

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All current students enrolled in a major in BCLA will not have to worry about credit changes – it’s only the incoming classes starting in 2015 that will be affected.

but it still won’t affect me at all. I, along with every other current BCLA student at LMU, who are considered students in transition, will still need to take 39 credits within my major to graduate. The credit change will not affect any current BCLA student regardless of current class standing. Even though this change will not affect anyone until 2019, panic has spread through upperclassmen who are worried about graduating in time. Erin Hayes, a junior English major, said, “I came into LMU with 18 credits and was on track to graduate a semester early. ...Now I’m concerned I won’t even graduate on time.” Don’t fear, juniors — BCLA has it all planned out. Students who need to waive classes will have opportunities to do so, according to Fox. “We’ll do whatever it takes to make sure that no one graduates late,” he said. The 44 credit requirement is going to be first implemented with the incoming BCLA class of 2019

next fall. “The change makes choosing classes more flexible,” Fox said. Now the English major no longer requires taking a class on Shakespeare; instead it will be replaced with the far more general “authors” category. As someone who has never enjoyed decoding middle English, I find this to be a major plus. Those in BCLA who aren’t English majors will have more class options to choose from as well. For example, liberal studies majors have the option of taking a geography or political science class instead of an extra history class. To ease your troubles even more, this change has happened at other local liberal arts colleges and universities, including Pomona College and the University of Southern California. Both institutions have successfully shifted to four-credit classes over the past several years. The change was successful in these previous colleges, according to Fox, and LMU hopes to have similar results. Before class registration for

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fall 2015 begins on April 10, make sure to get all the information you need to make the best decisions with your schedule. There are advising guides complete with class schedules and class options available in each departments village in U-Hall. They can also be found online at LMU’s Academic Resource Center website. If you need further assistance, check with your major adviser or BCLA student ambassadors

to answer any questions and attend the information sessions in the Dean’s office, U-Hall 4600. The sessions take place today, Wednesday, April 8, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and tomorrow, Thursday, April 9, at Convo. This is the opinion of Julia Marzovilla, a freshman English major from New York City, New York. Tweet comments to @ LoyolanOpinion, or email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.

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The ‘fear of missing out’ isn’t a fear at all Keepin’ up with Jones Jackie Jones

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f you say you’re going to be even remotely free during April, you are lying. Maybe it’s the weather or the fact that summer is approaching, but April is a month jam-packed with so many events that it’s hard to keep up with all of them. From spring break trips to formals to Stagecoach and Coachella, everyone is under pressure to attend every big event of the month. In reality, there is no way to commit to everything. And that’s when the horrible feeling of FOMO begins. FOMO is an annoying acronym most likely created by some idiot on the Internet, and means “fear of missing out.” With the wonderful world of social media, all of your friends have the joy of reminding you that they experienced something fun that you didn’t. But here’s the sad truth: You are always guaranteed to miss out on something. One reason is money. If you are one of the lucky ones who hardly misses out on the fun in April, then you are most likely living off of your parents’ money. It is completely impossible for a student at a private university to have enough money to attend two mu-

sic festivals, take a a week-long vacation and pay dues for their organization with the income from a work study job and an unpaid internship. Attending all of these is both impractical and irresponsible when you have other financial and academic priorities in mind. If you begin to feel sad that you are missing out on something, remember that you still have to eat and drive to work, and you can’t afford to pay for all the fun. Becoming more financially independent and understanding what you can and can’t spend your money on is also part of that process. Being financially independent is way more important than sharing an Instagram photo in front of a giant ferris wheel in the desert. So the next time you notice someone attending all of the April social events, remind yourself that they are probably nowhere near financially independent. Another way to avoid wasting time with FOMO is to remind yourself that you’re not really missing out on anything. You have your own life, and you can spend it your own way. As great as someone’s pictures on social media may seem, the underlying purpose of posting them is to make their followers believe that their lives are amazing. I am sure that person was truly having a great time, but social media posts exaggerate the truth of any situation. People usually only post positive things, and they may have

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April is a busy month, and FOMO is likely to kick in due to the fact that there is so much going on around us. gone through a lot to attend those fun events. For example, one of your sorority sisters may seem like she had a blast at formal, but you have no idea how worried she was about finding a dress and a date. If you were upset you couldn’t go to a music festival, there were many people who couldn’t find a place to stay for the weekend and their last resort was camping — and enduring a terrible sandstorm. Obviously, many of these trials can be worth the cool memories, but for those with FOMO, just

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remember that even though you are missing out on the cool things, those things can often go wrong. College is a time where social events seem like a huge priority. With school and work, it is important to allow yourself time to have fun. However, it is not the end of the world if you miss out on a social event. Your organization will have plenty of formals, so don’t stress if your brother’s wedding lands on the same day. If you can’t afford a trip to Mexico for spring break, save your money and go to

another tropical place next year. These places and events are not once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. There might be a reason you missed out on something, and it is better to think this way than to stress out over something you cannot control. Be happy with how you spend your time and don’t envy the way someone else spends theirs. This is the opinion of Jackie Jones, a junior English major from La Habra, California. Email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.

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Abbot Kinney: home of the food trucks Keepin’ up with Jones Jackie Jones

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he only time it is socially acceptable to take food from a stranger in a funny-looking van is if you’re buying from a food truck. This trend is very popular with the LMU community, given that we live down the street from Abbot Kinney in Venice and ASLMU events often cater food trucks. With one more First Friday left this school year, make sure you hit up some of the best food trucks on Abbot Kinney: 5. Tornado Potato: Everyone loves a good potato, whether it is fried, baked, chipped or mashed. But one of the best forms of potato is the Tornado Potato. This food truck side dish is a potato cut in a perfect spiral and fried to taste like a giant french fry. The menu consists of various tornado options, ranging from a classic sour cream and onion to a sweet cinnamon and sugar to a grubby chili cheese. 4. Coolhaus: Nothing completes a good First Friday adventure like a nice dessert truck treat. This truck provides a variety of cookies and ice cream for you to build your own cookie ice cream sandwich. Whether you are adventurous or prefer the classics, there are options ranging from a potato chip and butter-

scotch cookie with brown butter candied bacon ice cream to a double chocolate chip cookie with cookies and sweet cream ice cream. If you are really craving a Coolhaus sandwich and it’s not the first Friday of the month, head to the Munch Marketplace by the Lair. They sell several prepackaged options. 3. Baby’s Badass Burgers: This food truck may seem like an ordinary burger place, but what makes this truck “badass” are the King’s Hawaiian buns. Baby’s has seven different burger options that are all a half pound of delicious Angus Beef served on fluffy, sweet Hawaiian rolls. Some burgers also have the option to be made into “Baby Burgers” on mini Hawaiian dinner rolls. These burgers are so satisfying that you can easily save money by sharing with a friend. Just as legendary as the burgers, Baby’s also serves amazing “Pig Tails,” their famous curly fries. This truck succeeds at everything on its menu. 2. Kogi BBQ: You know a food truck is amazing when it can perfectly combine two types of food into one amazing dish. Kogi does just this by cooking Korean barbecue meat and placing it in a classic Mexican-style taco, burrito or quesadilla. If you are not feeling like having your KBBQ on a tortilla, Kogi offers sliders and a hot dog as well. This truck offers a perfect balance between creative and simple that all food lovers can enjoy. 1. The Grilled Cheese Truck: Do you like grilled cheese? Do you like mac ‘n’

cheese? How about mac ‘n’ cheese in a grilled cheese? Yes, it is true. This food truck has one of the longest lines on Abbot Kinney because it’s every cheese lover’s dream come true. Not only do they serve the simple Cheesy Mac Melt, but there are other options as well such

as the Fully Loaded, which contains BBQ pork, the Goat Cheese Melt if you feel like being healthy and the S’more Melt if you have a sweet tooth. This is the opinion of Jackie Jones, a junior English major from La Habra, California. Email comments to cbarnhill@theloyolan.com.

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LMU community members are likely to be found on Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice on the first Friday of every month, when a variety of different food trucks park there.

Best eats in Los Angeles according to Loyolan staffers Popcorn

–Michael Peters, digital intern There are numerous factors to consider when choosing the perfect popped corn, and the Landmark on West Pico nails them all. To begin, the individual batches are prepared swiftly so that each one is fresh and toasty. Next, the kernel-to-salt ratio is just even enough so that neither feels overwhelming, yet each supplies their proper flavors. Personally, I never go for butter on my popcorn, but if dairy goods are your preference, you will not be disappointed by the Landmark’s zest. The Landmark Theatre truly is the cream of the popped-crop.

Manhattan Beach Post –Leslie Irwin, senior editor Nothing beats my love of brunch and mimosas, except maybe bacon. My favorite Sunday mornings are spent at Manhattan Beach Post, reveling in a bacon cheddar buttermilk biscuit accented with maple butter. I dream about those golden, brown sugar-glazed strips dusted with rosemary and chili. The casual coastal space, reminiscent of the original 1960s post office, often draws a crowd of Sunday brunch-goers, so try to make a reservation before getting your bacon on. Beware: the bacon of the gods comes at a high price. But if you're up for breakfast priced as dinner, order the french toast stuffed with ricotta, pears and candied almonds. Your stomach will thank you.

Atticus Creamery and Pies

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Need a sweet escape? L.A. has some incredible options for frozen treats. Skip the Häagen-Dazs for artisanal ice cream eight miles from campus at Atticus Creamery & Pies, where flavors like potato chip chocolate bacon aren’t out of the ordinary. One of the servers hands out tasters like nobody’s business, but I highly recommend the coffee and peppermint chocolate flavors. Don’t be afraid to have a cookie or pie while you’re there.

Sage

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For all you vegans out there, Culver City’s Sage Vegan Bistro has you covered. I’ve always loved going out to eat, but finding a place that uses no animal products in their dishes is tough even in a big city like Los Angeles. Fortunately, Sage is a one-stop shop no matter what you’re craving. If you want falafel, Sage has it. If you want tacos, Sage has it. If you want a chili cheeseburger, Sage definitely has it, and it’s totally vegan. Oh, and they have an awesome beer menu—we vegans need a cold one too sometimes.

Chick-fil-A

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I’m not typically a fast-food consumer; however, when I do indulge, Chick-fil-A is always my first choice. I usually order the chicken nuggets, waffle fries and a cookies and cream milkshake to top it all off. Chick-fil-A provides quality chicken, compared to other fast food joints in which you can taste the processing French Fries the food has gone through. Now, Chick-fil-A isn’t known –Mo Haley, design director simply for its scrumptious food, but it’s also notorious for French Fries, frites, finger chips, wedges, pommes frites- whatever you call the long wait to the drive-thru window. What makes this them, I think we can all agree that these slices of potato heaven are the best wait so bearable is the customer service. The staff type of vegetable on the planet. If you go to The Strand House in Manhattan Beach, assists in the decision-making process, while urging you enjoy their hand-cut frites by the Manhattan Beach waterfront, and be sure to add a to take your time, all with a smile on their face. 2 touch of the garlic aioli. At Wurstkuche in Venice, order the Belgian fries. What's Chick-fil-A has delicious food, friendly employees and is special about them? The large array of yummy and unique dipping sauces -- my definitely worth a taste if you haven’t tried it yet! favorites are the curry ketchup and the pesto mayo. 405

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–Christie Calucchia, News intern If there’s one thing people who live in Los Angeles take seriously, it’s Sunday brunch. Of the many quirky brunch spots found in the hip area of Venice, 26 Beach Restaurant is certain to have a line out the door on a Sunday morning. Well worth the wait, the menu includes brunch regulars like eggs, bacon, and potatoes, but because this is L.A. you can expect to be impressed by their signature dishes like Caramel Macchiato French toast, Green Eggs & Ham, or The #19, which turns your breakfast favorites into a French toast sandwich complete with sausage, eggs, cheese, and maple syrup. The fun atmosphere of the restaurant is split into two sections: the garden, which looks like it is fit for a tea party, and the dining room, which has a more sophisticated feel.

Good Pizza

–Thomas May, News intern The Good Pizza, located about 1.5 miles from LMU, has a friendly atmosphere and delicious pizza. The pizza is served New York style, with thin crusts and lots of toppings. I highly recommend getting the sausage and pepperoni combo -- it's delicious and the Italian sausage is crazy good. The pizza is more expensive than Dominos or Little Caesars, but the quality of The Good Pizza is incomparable to anywhere else in Westchester. In addition to dine-in, they also offer delivery and pizza by the slice. The Good Pizza lives up to its name and should consider changing its name to “The Great Pizza.”

The Kettle

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Want late night dining but don’t want fast food? Look no further than Manhattan Beach’s 24-hour diner, The Kettle. Having breakfast for dinner is my favorite thing, but if that’s not your jam, they serve anything from chicken strips to fettuccine alfredo to French onion soup (and alcohol). Although the menu is a little more expensive than, say, IHOP, the food is easily a step up. You could take a date here and not seem cheap. Did I mention that it’s 24-hours? Strategically located a mere 3-minute walk from the beach, this popular diner is definitely worth your time. Graphic: Xian Wong | Loyolan

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ROAR Network debuts new YouTube web series, “My Imaginary Fred,” produced by and starring freshman students.

Kelsey Mangan Life + Arts Editor @kmaaaan_

ROAR Network is branching out by introducing an exciting new web series titled “My Imaginary Fred” (MIF). According to the synopsis on ROAR Network’s website, “When the picturesque life of aspiring novelist Gabriel Danamer is rocked by infidelity, his spirited imaginary friend from childhood, Fred, crashes back into his reality. In Fred, Gabe soon finds a friend he can confide in — albeit, one that brings out his best and worst traits.” Freshman film production major Keyshawn Garraway created, wrote and directed the entire series. Freshman screenwriting ma-

jor Austin Bruns takes on the role of Gabe, while freshman theatre arts major Ruben Settergren plays Gabe’s imaginary friend, Fred. It’s a show about coping with college stress and setbacks, all with a little help from an imaginary “Fred.” ROAR Network isn’t new to creating original content for its YouTube channel. However, the crew of MIF has gone to great lengths to make this web series distinctive from the network’s other programming. Producer of the series, freshman film production major Anna Mattia, described how much work goes into “Fred” to produce it seamlessly. “Our cinematographer [freshman film production major] Alexander Dulak carefully sets up each shot, using different techniques to make the visual component of the show distinctive from other ROAR content. We also have an animator, [freshman computer science major] Anson Adams, who created the title sequence and works on all the visual effects, from the happiness meter to the timer countdown on the microwave,” Mattia said. “His

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talent in visual effects greatly contributes to the overall professional look of the web series.” The series takes place all throughout LMU’s campus and goes to great lengths to reinvent familiar LMU landmarks into parts of the show. The crew also works to create a show about college that doesn’t stick to the same conventions as most shows of the same genre. “It’s a comedy, first and foremost. But there’s a lot of stuff we cover that not a lot of collegethemed content does,” Bruns said. “Gabe struggles with a lot in his transition to college, and I think it’s important to see how he comes to term with his challenges.” It is clear that both the cast and crew worked hard to make a show that is unlike anything LMU student media has ever seen. The show films almost every weekend, and it has already seen success with over 1,300 views on its pilot episode. Mattia said, “All the members of the cast and crew have put their heart and soul into the show, and it’s definitely paid off since so many

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Corden and Noah redefine late night television James Corden has taken over “The Late Late Show,” and Trevor Noah will assume Jon Stewart’s gig on “The Daily Show.” KiMi Robinson Managing Editor

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These past several months, Comedy Central viewers were hit hard with the news of Stephen Colbert’s departure, which was followed up by the announcement that Jon Stewart would take his leave as well, along with David Letterman on CBS. Offsetting such departures, new faces are taking over late night television shows, replacing some of America’s most beloved personalities such as Craig Ferguson and Stewart. However, these newcomers are not only new to late-night TV; coming from abroad, they’re also largely unfamiliar to American audiences. James Corden, Ferguson’s replacement on “The Late Late Show,” hails from High Wycombe, England. Though the 36-year-old comedian and former Broadway star has both a BAFTA and Tony Award under his belt, he was an unconventional choice for CBS; during an introductory segment, Corden admitted, “As shocked as you are that I’m doing this job, you’ll never be as shocked as I

am.” Stewart’s successor, 31-yearold South African Trevor Noah, may be recognized by Stewart’s audience, with his three appearances as a contributor on “The Daily Show” since 2014. While the biracial satirist brings some diversity to the late night television scene, the media has scrutinized him for several old tweets containing offensive jokes. Since these two late-night hosts don’t carry much name recognition in the U.S., here’s a rundown of their credentials for taking the reins on established late-night shows. James Corden Though relatively unknown in the U.S., Corden’s Twitter following of nearly 5 million shows that he’s already made a name for himself over in the U.K. This past year, he entered the American mainstream by starring in the blockbuster “Into the Woods” alongside A-listers Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp. Since taking over “The Late Late Show,” he has interviewed the likes of Tom Hanks and filmed a fake underwear commercial with David Beckham. As for the direction he’s taking the show, he has continued Ferguson’s legacy of including audience interaction with both himself and his guests. While most talk show hosts interview guests separately,

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31-year-old South African Trevor Noah will replace the beloved Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show” later this year. Corden takes on both of his guests or Noah: The Racist.” As he takes simultaneously — a nightmare to over the seat that Stewart will Associated Press, Noah placated some publicists, according to the vacate after 16 years, he is sure those who are worried that he will show’s producers. to bring a new perspective to the be too different from his predewhite male-dominated late night cessor. He said, “I’ll bring someTrevor Noah scene — Noah’s background as a thing different because I am difhalf-black, half-Caucasian male ferent, but because it’s a team, it’ll Coming in at more than 2 mil- who lived during South Africa’s be the same as well.” lion followers on Twitter, Noah apartheid makes him stand out It’ll be a while before we can tell has a good amount of comedic from other hosts. whether CBS and Comedy Cenexperience under his belt, having A progressive like Stewart, tral’s risky choices for late-night done various comedy tours and Noah will similarly be unlikely hosts will pay off, but one thing festivals in South Africa, includ- to shy away from controversial is for certain: Corden and Noah ing a one-man show titled “Trev- issues. In an interview with the have some big shoes to fill.

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5 Must See Acts at Life + Arts Intern Nicolle Periola gives you the low-down on must-see acts for this year's Coachella Music & Arts Festival. With Coachella quickly approaching, it’s slowly boiling down to the moment when you and your friends must decide which shows to attend. With a lineup bursting with talented acts, it’s a difficult decision to make — considering that you only have time to see four or five complete sets each day. To help you with your decision, I’ve compiled a list of five must-see acts to add to your list.

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Los Angeles-bred Steven Ellison, most commonly known by his stage name Flying Lotus, is renowned for his unforgettable audio/visual performance during his live shows. Along with his distinctive electronic music production, FlyLo brings an incredible psychedelic visionary experience to life. His latest album, You’re Dead!, features groundbreaking rappers Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg—I’m crossing my fingers that one of them turns up for his live show. FlyLo’s Coachella performance is sure to leave both fans and first-time listeners in awe.

Alt-J is one of those bands that sounds 10 times better live than in their studio recordings—and they sound pretty freakin’ great on their records. The first time I witnessed the undeniable talent of this English band was back in 2013 at Governors Ball. I was with my friend, who had never heard of the band, and she could not stop raving about their performance for the next week. Now that the band has released its critically-acclaimed sophomore album and has an extensive repertoire of sold-out live shows under its belt, it is guaranteed that they will put on an equally amazing show—I’m hoping for a night show on this one, considering the spectacular light shows they’ve brought to their recent concerts.

FKA Twigs is one of those artists that is pushing the boundaries of recorded music with her distinctively unique sound. Her music is an inventive take on electronic R&B, and she creates beautifully ethereal sounds. A former back-up dancer (see Jessie J’s “Do It Like a Dude” and “Price Tag”), Tahliah Barnett brings her ethereal music to life on stage with equally astounding dance moves and an exquisite voice.

This year, ODESZA’s name is featured on the lineups of multiple large-scale festivals, including Sasquatch, Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Outside Lands—and for good reason. Comprised of Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight, the duo is often praised for their feel-good electronic productions and remixes. I recently witnessed the duo for a second time at their performance at the first annual CRSSD Festival in San Diego. The way the duo was able to entrance the audience and get people to dance to their heart’s content was an indescribable experience. I’ll never forget how my friend kept thanking me mid-set for bringing him to see them. If you’re looking for a good vibin’ set to dance to with your friends, go see ODESZA.

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Saturday April 11 & 18 Chet Faker first made a mark on the music scene with his rendition of “No Diggity,” a single that quickly went viral in 2011. Nicholas Murphy recently received even more praise due to his collaboration EP with fellow Australian Harley Streten, most commonly recognized as Flume. Murphy has a clear appreciation for his craft, reflecting that love during his live shows. Not only does Murphy produce beautiful electronica-meets-soul music, he is also an ultra-talented singer. Watch out for his live version of “Drop the Game.”

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Seventh ‘Furious’ film offers more than action Sunday Thoughts Heather Domingo Life+Arts Intern

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eleased a year and five months after Paul Walker’s death, “Furious 7” is more than just the seventh sequel to the series; it is a tribute to Paul Walker that incorporates classic elements of fast cars, fierce fighting scenes and, most importantly, family. “Furious 7” brought in $143.6 million dollars, making it on the top 10 biggest opening weekends of all time. Paul Walker, who plays the character of Brian O’Connor, an undercover detective with the LAPD, passed away at 40 years old during late November of 2013 in a tragic car crash, when the film was only halfway completed. It was unclear whether director James Wan would continue or suspend the movie, but eventually the cast and crew decided to finish it for Walker. As an action film, it exceeded my expectations. Deckard Shaw, the main antagonist who was seen in the ending of “Fast and Furious 6,” is seeking revenge on Toretto and his team because his younger brother was left crippled. Just when you thought Hollywood had gone far enough, “Furious 7” pushes more boundaries and complements the first

six movies. The movie is full of pretty women, gorgeous city views, fist-fight scenes with Vin Diesel and, of course, the stunning cars that literally soar through buildings. This movie calls attention to the aspects of life we often take for granted—most notably, family and the friends who care for us. The movie opens with, “If you want a glimpse of the future, look behind you.” The film emphasizes relationships between the characters and how they have grown and changed together. A great tenderness is evident throughout the film, and it imitates scenes from the first few movies, which adds to its sentimental value. One of the final scenes includes Toretto (Vin Diesel) and O’Connor looking across at each other in their cars for “one last race,” recalling a scene from the very first “Fast & Furious” film. The bittersweet ending will allow fans of the series to leave the theater satisfied. Using old footage, photos and CGI, animators were able to recreate Paul Walker for the final scene. As a fan of the series, when the time came for Brian to bid adieu, it was hard to choke back tears in the crowded theater. Towards the end of the movie, in a poignant moment, Toretto says, “No matter where you are, whether it is a quarter of the mile away or halfway across the world, you will always be with me. You

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The seventh installment of the Fast & Furious franchise debuted last weekend. Though the movie stayed true to its action-packed format, the film ended with a touching tribute to actor Paul Walker, who passed away last year. will always be my brother.” This movie and the death of Paul Walker should remind us to reach out to those who are in our lives now. “Furious 7” makes it clear that there’s no way to move

on with your life without being influenced by the past. That’s not to say, however, that we should live in the past or through other people, but rather that we should forge our own path based upon

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The top 5 healthy food eateries near LMU Breaking with Bianca Bianca Andrea Staff Writer

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ll right, folks. It’s time to get serious. We only have a few more weeks until summer starts, and it’s time to get crackin’. There are so many options in terms of healthy eating in L.A., including a variety of restaurants near campus that will have you saying yes to kale and no to your daily intake of In-N-Out. 5. Picnik, Playa Vista Located just below the Bluff, Picnik is a short walk from campus and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. With healthy options for every meal, there’s something for everyone on this diverse menu. Recommendation: Blackened Salmon Dinner might be my favorite meal at Piknic, and their blackened salmon takes the number one spot when it comes to seafood. This salmon melts in your mouth and is accompanied by fresh spinach, shiitake mushrooms and tomatoes tossed on the side with balsamic vinaigrette. 4. Lemonade, Abbott Kinney If you dine at Lemonade and don’t order lemonade, you’re doing everything wrong. This is not your neighbor’s lemonade stand. With a slew of lemonade flavors to choose from, be prepared to order

more than just one. Lemonade offers a quick, healthy and gourmet meal that is unlike any other on the West Side. Recommendation: Pineapple Chicken Go for the roasted pineapple chicken with a portion of green beans, spaghetti squash with faro and pomegranate. The red quinoa with arugula also includes Fuji apples, sunflowers and pistachios. It won’t disappoint. Oh, and don’t forget a glass of lemonade. 3. Mendocino Farms, Marina del Rey An LMU favorite, Mendocino Farms is the most delicious and cost-friendly option when it comes to food off-campus. You can always count on the food here being fresh, healthy, and delicious. Recommendation: The Sophisticated Chicken & Prosciutto Salad The name says it all. This salad is for the anti-salad eaters out there. With this dish’s abundance of Creminelli prosciutto and roasted free-range chicken breast, you’ll forget about the butter and romaine lettuce that’s underneath. Roasted vegetables, mozzarella and honey roasted almonds are just a few of the ingredients that make this salad a masterpiece. 2. True Food Kitchen, Santa Monica Located next to Bloomingdale’s in Santa Monica, True Food is the perfect stop for lunch or dinner after a shopping excursion on 3rd

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Tender Greens in Marina del Rey is the number one spot to grab some healthy grub near campus. Next time you’re craving some serious greens, give their delish salami and kale salad a spin. Street Promenade. They promise “honest food that tastes really good,” so don’t expect anything less from this healthy spot. Recommendation: Hangover Rx and the Seared Spicy Wild Caught Tuna Wrap As True Food is known for its natural juices, I would recommend a glass of “Hangover Rx” to begin your meal. This concoction is a blend of coconut water, pineapple, vanilla and orange, and is a nice refresher before your meal. It pairs perfectly with my all-time favorite dish on the menu, the seared spicy,

wild-caught tuna wrap. 1. Tender Greens, Marina del Rey Tender Greens is located inside the Marina Shopping Center and offers a wide variety of healthy and organic food options. Similar to the setup of Chipotle, you first choose your main food item, which ranges from roasted vegetables to fried chicken, and then decide whether you want it on a salad, sandwich, or a hot plate. Plain, simple and delicious. What more could you want? Recommendation: Salami &

Kale Salad This is the salad that will turn any kale-hater into a kale-lover. Topped with balistreri salami, roasted fennel, fingerling potatoes and crispy garbanzo beans, it’s an unusual but delightfully crunchy salad. Parmesan cheese and roasted garlic vinaigrette are drizzled on top to add the little kick that this salad deserves. This is the opinion of Bianca Andrea, a senior English major from San Luis Obispo, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email kmangan@ theloyolan.com.

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An honest account on a ‘Younger’ generation Britt Wit Elliot Britt

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V Land’s new comedydrama, “Younger,” centers around the life of a recently divorced mother as she attempts to re-enter the workforce. The basis of the series is modeled on Pamela Redmond Satran’s novel of the same name. “Younger” can be characterized as a contemporary satire produced to contrast generational differences in the workforce. The show brilliantly distinguishes between experienced professionals and their younger counterparts, emphasizing how our generation must bridge a gap between tradition and innovation in the context of workplace environments and procedures. “Bunheads” actress Sutton Foster stars as Liza Miller, a 40-year-old mother who, after a dramatic makeover, is finally able secure a job. She ends up working for a publishing house to support her teenage daughter. The series also stars Disney Channel’s Hilary Duff and Debi Mazar, from HBO’s acclaimed “Entourage.” The show begins with Liza being repeatedly denied employment at numerous publishing companies due to her age and lack of recent experience. With the encouragement of her friend, Maggie (Mazar), Liza recreates her look from her

twenties with the help of some highlights, a little style coaching and a new license confirming her younger age. Liza also adopts certain aspects of her teenage daughter’s life in an attempt to reestablish herself as a newer, younger professional. The comedic nature of the show stems from the irony Liza faces as her boss, Diana Trout, constantly rips on the new generation of workers filling the labor force of which Liza has now become a part. Diana often insinuates, through an abundance of passive-aggressive comments, that the younger generation in the workforce is impatient and annoying. Towards the beginning of the pilot episode, Diana asks Liza if she can go eight hours without checking social media and messaging her friends. Her statements towards Liza reveal the negative opinions regarding work ethic that older generations typically have about younger people. Audience members who represent this traditional labor force often find comic relief in the series’ aggressive statements and criticism of the younger generations. “[You] just expected a gold star for doing your job — that’s the problem with your generation, Leslie,” Diana comments, while incorrectly stating her employee’s name. The show certainly attempts to cater to both sides of the spectrum, adding charm and humor for the younger viewers along with wit and sarcasm for older

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S u tton Foste r stars as Li za Mi l l e r i n T V Land ’s new series, “ Younger ” as a mother ree nte r i ng a wor k forc e fi l l e d w i th m i l l e ni als. Foster also starred in ABC Family ’s “ Bunheads.” audiences. Despite its range, however, the show hasn’t been a hit for all viewers. “I watched the season premiere and was pretty underwhelmed. Both the script and the acting seemed fairly amateur. It’s cute though. They dress well,” chuckled Mindy McCoy, a freshman accounting major. “Younger” certainly isn’t on track to win an Emmy this year; however, the creators deserve credit for the program’s undeniable wit and contradictory as-

sertions regarding generational differences. The script allows for younger audiences, such as LMU students, to develop an understanding of how the current work force is reacting to the involvement of social media and other changes to the professional world. It’s rare that a show like this has the ability to address certain controversies in the professional world. Although the storyline itself is far from realistic, the problems addressed in the show

are. The new series is certainly not for everyone, however those who enjoy heartfelt comedies with a twist, despite questionable acting, could most definitely be entertained. The fourth episode of “Younger” airs on TV Land on Tuesday, April 14. This is the opinion of Elliot Britt, a freshman management major from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tweet comments to @leobritain or email ebritt@theloyolan.com.

Fashion club hosts runway show for charity A portion of the proceeds from the runway show Wednesday night will go to the Peace4kids charity. Kelsey Mangan Life + Arts Editor @kmaaaan_

Leading up to LMU’s UNItiques: Fashion Club on-campus fashion show this week, we asked senior screenwriting major Alex Kaye, public relations committee chair of the club, a few questions about the event. Kelsey Mangan (KM): How did this event come about? Alex Kaye (AK): As LMU’s very first fashion club, us club members really wanted to host an event that would not only gain the club some recognition, but also showcase the immense amounts

of talent on LMU’s campus. Our first fashion show was a great success. ... We plan to make an even bigger impact this time. KM: How did the fashion show hand-pick the designers for the show? AK: The designers were picked through various connections of current UNItiques: Fashion Club members. Currently, we have four designers, all local L.A. designers from USC, FIDM and LMU. KM: What is most special about this fashion show? AK: It is completely studentrun. The organization itself [UNItiques: Fashion Club), the models, the hosts, the photographers, the DJ and designers are all students. We strive to keep our events student-oriented in order to give them the hands on experience to create and run a fashion show and

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all of the obstacles that come with it. KM: What would you like the LMU student body to know about the UNItiques website and the fashion show itself? AK: UNItiques.com is a totally free marketplace for college students. The site allows students to

sell or purchase discounted items other college students no longer need. Our mission is to better and simplify college life by providing a safe and convenient way to save or earn money. Also, we are so happy to be able to give away free Sprinkles cupcakes, Diddy Riese cookies, pizza, as well as an opportunity to dress to impress and take photos with our cus-

tom club backdrop. A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Peace4Kids charity, which is super exciting. The fashion show will take place on Wednesday, April 8, from 7-10 p.m. at the Student Art Gallery in the Burns Fine Arts Center. Admission is free after registering through UNItiques.com.

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Duke steals championship from Wisconsin The Rezk Report

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f the basketball gods had filled out a bracket, Wisconsin would have been their pick to win it all. They played unselfish, team basketball all season. They played the game the right way. Their first big test, the first villain in their path, was Kentucky, who had bested the Badgers earlier in the year. 38-1 is a pretty impressive record. In fact, it’s a historic record. And yet somehow, the Kentucky Wildcats’ season ended in disappointment. John Calipari’s team, loaded with AllAmerican, NBA-caliber talent fell to Bo Ryan’s Wisconsin Badgers in the final four. Looking at the box score, you would say Kentucky lost because Wisconsin outplayed them in almost every area. The Badgers made seven threes to the Wildcats’ three, won the boards 30-22 and made 18 free throws to the Wildcats’ nine. But that’s not really why they lost. Kentucky lost because they did not play basketball the right way. But at the same time, this team was lauded for their selflessness all season long. And both are true in their own ways. All of the Wildcats’ freshman and returning players had the talent to be stars of their own teams, to take 20 shots a game and dominate on the

court if they went their separate ways. But they all chose to go to Kentucky in the hopes of winning a national title. They accepted Calipari’s platoonstyle substitutions, allowing their coach to play most of them less than 20 minutes a game when they could be playing 30 or more elsewhere. The best example is center Karl-Anthony Towns: a kid who just might be the number one overall pick in this year’s NBA draft. He only got to play 21 minutes per game and take six shots per game this season. But there is more to being a team than letting everyone play. Kentucky played your-turn-my-turn offense. Sure, they ran a few nice plays here and there. But mostly, the offense was simply one or two passes until the ball got to a star, then letting that player go one-on-five. These players would frequently make something happen. They would get to the rim and finish impossibly difficult layups or hit tough jumpers. Meanwhile, despite having three very talented stars in Player of the Year Frank Kaminsky, Sam Dekker and Nigel Hayes, Wisconsin was whipping passes across the court, moving the ball and waiting patiently for the right shot. On defense, the Wildcats were running around, out of position, gambling for steals and blocks while Wisconsin played on a string defensively. To use an NBA analogy, Wisconsin was playing like the San Antonio Spurs while Kentucky was

playing like an All-Star team. The basketball gods rewarded the Badgers with a win. The next villain on the docket: the Duke Blue Devils, who had also handed Wisconsin a loss earlier in the season. They too boasted a potential number one overall pick in center Jahlil Okafor. Right from the jump, it was easy to see that Coach Krzyzewski had a master plan to thwart the Badgers offense. The Blue Devils switched on every screen, negating all of the picks and ball movement that were the foundation of the Badgers’ offense. Wisconsin looked flustered, and spent all of the first half looking lost. But somehow, the game was tied going into the first half and the basketball gods’ heroes were still alive. But then, the game changed in the second half. I’m not talking about Amile Jefferson’s astounding defense on Kaminsky, Grayson Allen’s rim attacks from the bench or even Tyus Jones’ onslaught. I’m talking about fouls. I’m not usually one to blame the referees, especially when the teams were separated by only two fouls at the end of the game, 15-13. There’s more to the story than that. The Badgers averaged just 12 fouls per game over the course of the season. They were whistled for 13 in the second half alone. Just as Dekker and Kaminsky started to get going, the team was on the wrong end of some bad calls. One pivotal such call was

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Badgers’ Coach Ryan (above) felt his team wasn’t getting the calls they deserved. on a Jones drive, where he jumped K winning his fifth championship as into his defender, flailed backward an apparent result of Jones’ heroics and then made the shot. It was a flop, is a better story for the NCAA than and apparently, a foul. That play was for a team full of unexciting players huge for the momentum of the game. taking home the glory. I don’t know It resulted in one of the 20 free throws if the foul disparity was due to the Duke shot, compared to Wisconsin’s referees’ personal biases, the NCAA’s tampering or, more likely, just an 10. And the refs missed a key out-of- increase in aggressive play from bounds call with under two minutes Duke. But I do know the basketball left as well, giving the ball to Duke gods aren’t too happy about this one. when the replay clearly showed it was the Badgers’ ball. They claimed to This is the opinion of Andrew Rezk, a senior psychology major from Rancho have not seen all of the angles during Cucamonga, California. Tweet comments the game. I’m not sure I believe to @LoyolanSports, or email them. What I do know is that Coach editor@theloyolan.com.

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Paul George makes storybook return work with the players they have left and have done surprisingly well. Regardless of its success, it is evident that the team needed George back. “[The team] is a lot better with him … what he’s able to do on the defensive end is almost unparalleled in the NBA,” commented Vogel on George’s strong performance. While his defensive skills were

not evident during Sunday’s game, George revealed his developmental progress from last season through his shot-making abilities. With only five games left to play in the NBA season, George ought to spend his time ensuring the stability of his right leg. In all honesty, George should consider the remainder of the season as a warm-up for next

year. There’s not much more he can do without jeopardizing the progress of his leg. George, as well as fans and coaches, shouldn’t have any expectations except being back on the floor to begin the process of relearning his basketball movements and becoming as healthy as he can.

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explained that he felt like a rookie, having spent so much time out this season. Other than a few trivial hang-ups such as a failed layup attempt, he proved to be no rookie, scoring 13 points during his 15 minutes of play. In doing so, he assisted the Pacers in furthering the lead by 12 points, ending the game with a 112-89 victory over the Heat. George has not seen the court since the late summer of 2014, hindering him from living up to his ninth place ranking in the NBA overall. Earning a field goal percentage of .424 last season, George is gearing up to make his

return that much greater by ending his first game of the season with a .417 percentage. “[Personally, success] was being able to move, [play confidently] and not overcompensating on my left leg,” commented George on his personal triumph during Sunday’s game. George definitely believes he has more to prove. “I think now I just have to have consistency.” The team needs consistency as well. With Pacers Coach Frank Vogel switching the lineups all season, the team has struggled to find continuity. Nonetheless, despite losing George and other players to injury, the Pacers have learned to

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ceiling.” Similarly in 2014, Thomas told NFL Network, “I set out to do this and get involved in officiating not having any idea that there were not any females officiating football.” Thomas played college basketball at the University of Mobile and began refereeing at the

“...they are trying to monopolize every aspect of the world. The same thing with a female ref. For the league, it’s great publicity.” high school level shortly after. After attending the NFL’s Officiating Development Program in 2007, she was hired by Conference USA. In 2009, she became the first woman to work a bowl game in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl between Marshall and Ohio. Finally, in 2013, she earned a place alongside 20 other finalists competing for a spot refereeing at the highest level in the NFL. Although Thomas won’t be the first woman to ever officiate a NFL game, she will be the first full-time female ref in the NFL. In 2012, Shannon Eastin was the first female to officiate at the St. Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions game,

but was cut from the NFL program shortly after due to a dispute between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association. The hiring of Thomas has gained praise from most, but Jaguars defensive lineman Sen’Derrick Marks claims her signing was purely a publicity stunt by the NFL. Marks told TMZ, “For women, it’s great. Ain’t nothing wrong with it, especially as long as she knows what she’s doing. It’s just like the Michael Sam situation — if he wasn’t gay, he would have gone undrafted. Instead, the league drafts him because I think they are trying to monopolize every aspect of the world. The same thing with a female ref. For the league, it’s great publicity. The NFL is all about monopolizing every opportunity…I hope it works out for her.” Whether Marks’ theory is true or not, Thomas’ past experience and NFL training confirm she is ready to take on the job. As the new female ref, Thomas is the result of an increasing push for gender equality and equal opportunity for employment, even in professional sports. If I ever have the chance to go to the Super Bowl again, I bet Katy Perry won’t be the only woman taking the field. This is the opinion of Lauren Eagan, a freshman economics major from Seattle, Washington. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email leagan@theloyolan.com.

Three members of Illinois State’s athletics department died on their way back from the NCAA Championships. Presley Quon Sports Intern

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A small plane returning from the NCAA championship game crashed near Illinois Regional Airport shortly after midnight on Tuesday. Seven passengers were found

dead in their seats, including Illinois State University’s Associate Head Basketball Coach, Torrey Ward and deputy athletics director, Aaron Leetch. The pilot, Scott Bittner, was also one of the seven killed in the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board has not yet released a statement regarding the cause of the crash, but weather may have been a factor; dense fog covered the runway as the plane was approaching its final destination. Brian Walker, a junior at

ISU said, “It’s a sad day at ISU especially because of how important the people were, not only to ISU but to the community as well. One of the guys that died was the coowner of Pub II. It’s the biggest bar for students and always a fun place to go.” Another ISU junior, Ryan Rasmussen added, “The basketball coach really seemed to be a good guy, very wellliked by all the players. But I think the students and the community are going to rally around each other and come out stronger.”

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If you were an athlete, wouldn’t you feel more motivated to wake up for that 6 a.m. practice or put in that extra mile if you knew the bleachers were going to be packed with people rooting for and counting on you? They don’t call it a home-field advantage for nothing—the energy that fans bring to a sporting event can have a huge impact on the outcome of a game. And not only would support for LMU teams benefit our athletes, it would also build a better sense of community and camaraderie amongst our student body. What better way to foster some Lion pride

than pregaming a Thursday night baseball game and packing Page Stadium with a sea of crimson and navy blue? I can see it now: herds of students walking through the back gates to an off-campus BBQ, all decked out in LMU swag. They arrive at the house, down a few beers (or orange sodas), grill up some hot dogs and head back to campus for the start of the game. Everyone is chanting in unison and at least one parent causes a scene by getting overly upset at the umpire. I don’t know about you, but I would much rather spend my Thursday night that way instead

of fending off creepy old men at Sharkeez. You don’t need to understand box scores or even be a sports enthusiast to have fun at a home game, and our athletes deserve some recognition from the rest of the student body. So this is my call to action for all you sport apathetics at LMU: rally your friends, roommates, sorority sisters, fraternity brothers and get rowdy at a sporting event this April. Go Lions. This is the opinion of Presley Quon, a sophomore political science major from Bend, Oregon. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email pquon@theloyolan.com.

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Q: What triggered your interest in water polo, and how old were you when you started playing? A: I was seven or eight when I started playing. I actually broke a lot of bones when I was little, and then I started swimming, and that was the only sport where I didn’t break bones. My friend was into water polo so I tried practice and I liked it a lot better than just swimming. It is more competitive.

A: I’m actually not superstitious but our team will play certain songs before games to get us pumped up. “[Salt Shaker]” is one that plays every day. Q: What has been your most memorable moment of this season? A:Our team traveled to Vancouver, Canada, this year which was really awesome. It was supposed to be our hell week but it really wasn’t that bad. We got to see the city, which was really pretty. Also, our senior day when we played USC was really memorable. We decorated the locker room, chalked the whole pool and had a huge party after the game. Q: If you had a spirit animal, what would it be? A: A lion, of course. Q: What is the best part of being an athlete at LMU? A: Besides the team being your family, I think the athlete community is super special here. Coming in as a freshman I couldn’t have been luckier. When I came in I was surrounded by people who respected me for what I did and were in the same boat as me.

Q: So far, LMU is 17-10 overall and 2-1 in conference play. How do you feel about the season so far, and what are you goals for the remainder of it? Q: Who is your celebrity crush? A: We just joined a new conference so we can’t go to NCAAs, which sucks. Usually when you win your conference you get to play for the NCAA finals, but we’re not eligible until next year. Right now our A: Dave Franco. He’s fire. goal is to win our conference. The team we lost to, who is ranked first, we beat last year and we only lost to them by one, and we’ve already beaten them this year so we are definitely competitors for the title. Q: Where do you see yourself after graduating from LMU? Q: What has been the toughest obstacle you have had to overcome in your athletic career at LMU?

A: I’m a marketing major, so maybe sports marketing or entertainment marketing. I’ll definitely join a masters team, but whether I’ll play professionally abroad… probably not. But I’m still thinking about it. One of our seniors is hoping to play professionally abroad so I’ll talk to her A: Hell week was pretty tough my freshman year, just because you’re not ready for the jump. Starting weight and see how that goes before making any decisions. room was also tough as a freshman because high school training was not nearly as strenuous or competitive as what we do here at LMU. Information compiled by Presley Quon, Sports Intern; Graphic: Xian Wong | Loyolan

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SPORTS LIONBITES BASEBALL The LMU baseball team earned its fourth consecutive series win defeating St. Mary’s University on Saturday, April 4. The Lions opened the series Thursday with a 3-1 loss. Returning to the field on Friday, LMU scored 12 runs on 16 hits. St. Mary’s, on the other hand, only earned 6 runs on 6 hits. Senior first baseman Tanner Donnels led the Lions with three total runs, followed by sophomore center fielder Austin Miller and freshman right fielder Sean Watkins with two runs each. LMU closed the series with a final victory of 4-2. Senior second baseman David Edwards earned his fourth home run of the season, while sophomore third baseman Ted Boeke assisted the Lions by breaking a 2-2 tie. The Lions are 19-13 overall and 8-4 in the WCC. LMU plays against BYU tomorrow night at 6 p.m. at Page Stadium.

WOMEN’S TENNIS The women’s tennis team fell to No. 69-ranked University of San Francisco in a home match on Saturday, April 4. Junior Kristine Kouyoumjian earned fourth against USF’s Milica Hadzi-Tanovic, followed by junior Ellie Grossman who earned fifth for the Lions. Freshman Anna Romeka and sophomore Jessica Perez earned the lone spot in the doubles competition for the Lions, ranking in third place. The Lions are 3-16 overall and 0-5 in the WCC. The team plays tomorrow against Pepperdine at 1:30 p.m. at the LMU Tennis Center.

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LMU’s sports apathy needs to end Hot from the Pres Presley Quon Sports Intern

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o whoever is not well versed in sports, listening to ESPN is like trying to decode a foreign language; the lingo, the stats, the rankings and the rules trigger information overload which results in a condition that is best described as “sports apathy:” an indifference to sports that plagues many Americans each year. These “apathetics” hastily flip past the Sports section in newspapers and run errands during the Super Bowl. They might tune in for the halftime show, but they don’t care which teams are playing, and they definitely don’t pay attention to the score. If you fit this description, know that you are not alone; there are countless other “sport apathetics” at LMU. Although we have many successful and competitive Division 1 teams, our school culture does not revolve around athletic events. It’s evident that the student fan base at LMU is minimal at best. The men’s basketball team definitely draws a crowd in Gersten Pavilion, but they don’t have the same following as basketball teams at schools like Gonzaga or St. Mary’s, which are both comparable in size to LMU. Some might argue that the general lack of support and attendance at our teams’ home games is unimportant, but they could not be more wrong. Our athletes dedicate so much of their time and energy to compete at the collegiate level. They represent LMU in states all across the country and work hard during summers, off-seasons and breaks while everyone else is on vacation. LMU is a relatively small university. It is almost inevitable that you run into at least

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LMU student athletes deserve some recognition from the rest of the student body because these athletes are our friends and classmates that we pass by on campus each day. one person you know (if not many more) on our athletes. When I asked several students the short walk from St. Rob’s to U-Hall. Our why they don’t attend home games, I got the athletes are not strangers to us like they are response “because we never win” over and over again. at most large state schools. However, that statement is flat out false; We see them in passing on a daily basis, we sit next to them in class and we eat our volleyball, baseball, men’s tennis, with them in our cafeterias. That is pretty women’s water polo and men and women’s cool, to say the least. Why not offer them soccer teams have all won more games than they lost this year. And who knows—maybe our support and encouragement? We are if we had more school spirit and pride, our their roommates, classmates and most teams with losing records would step up importantly, their fellow Lions. It has been a while since LMU has had an their game. exceptional winning team, but we cannot See Hot from the Pres | Page 22 use lack of success as an excuse for deserting

NBA’s Paul NFL’s new referee is a big deal George Number of female officials in major sports returns After an eight-month hiatus for a leg injury, Paul George of the Indiana Pacers returns to the court. Victoria Lucien Sports Intern

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After snapping the lower half of his right leg while chasing James Harden on a fast break during a Team USA BlueWhite scrimmage in August 2014, Paul George of the Indiana Pacers returned to the court on Easter Sunday. After much speculation last month that he’d soon return to the court, Pacers fans welcomed George with a standing ovation in Bankers Life Fieldhouse. George was presented with honorary dog tags by a four-star general before the game against the Miami Heat. Prior to returning to the court, George commented on the recovery of his leg. “[I feel good], but it’s not just me that has to feel good. That’s what we’re waiting on.” Despite having practiced for weeks on end and feeling more confident in the rehabilitation of his leg, George returned at the right point in his recovery. Upon returning to the court, George See Paul George | Page 21

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Sarah Thomas, married mother of three from Mississippi, was just hired as the first ever full-time female official for the NFL. sitting in the stands at the University football games. She has just become Learn from of Phoenix stadium, I noticed that the first ever full-time official in NFL all of the coaches, officials, general history since its establishment in 1920. Lauren For Thomas, becoming an NFL line managers and staff were men. In fact, judge is a career accomplishment. But Lauren Eagan the only women in the entire stadium Asst. Sports Editor were fans like me, plus Katy Perry. for the NFL, Thomas’ new position breaks down a gender stereotype @LoyolanSports This is all about to change. This past week, the National Football and changes the history of football. In an interview with CBS, Thomas his past February, I had the League (NFL) selected seven men and opportunity to attend the Super one woman as new official hires for commented, “I know a lot of females are maybe inspired that there’s a Bowl in Arizona and cheer on my the 2015 season. The woman, Sarah favorite team, the Seattle Seahawks. Thomas, is a 41-year-old married gender-barrier about to be broken. But I never set out to shatter the glass Professional American football is mother of three from Mississippi with See NFL Ref | Page 22 obviously a male sport, but while an unusual passion for officiating