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In remembrance of Samuel Piibe The senior was found dead in his off-campus home on Thursday evening.

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Samuel Piibe, a senior psychology major, was found dead on Thursday evening.

His girlfriend, Emma Keneipp, sophomore biology major, discovered him at his off-campus residence.

Keneipp went to Piibe’s off campus residence after she had not heard back from him. She found him in his bed on Thursday night.

According to an email from University President Timothy Law Snyder addressing the LMU community, law enforcement is currently investigating the cause and time of death.

Many friends have described Piibe as unique, kind and loving.

“He didn’t have to display himself in a certain way for people. He was just Sam, and he was okay with that,” Keneipp said.

Piibe was from Claremont, California and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and was active in the Student

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Students, staff and faculty gathered outside the Sacred Heart chapel for a memorial and candlelight vigil in honor of Sam Piibe. The memorial was followed by a reception in the Cave. encountered and was so generous and loving,” Keneipp said.

Piibe was planning to take a year off to travel and gain medical experience

published a special Valentine’s Day issue in print. Several stories in the issue centered on the topic of sex — the names of these articles included “Pornography and its Existence in Intimate Relationships,” “Foods that Make you Frisky” and “I Should Be Allowed to Like Sex,” among several others.

Saint Peter’s University is a Jesuit university located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Founded in 1872, Saint Peter’s shares LMU’s emphasis on Ignatian spirituality and the education of the whole person among its students.

CMA First Amendment Advocacy Committee Chair Chris Evans told the Loyolan via email that university officials demanded a formal letter of apology from Demillo and The Pauw Wow student editorial staff. According to Provost Gerard O’Sullivan, the sexual content of

the issue was considered to be “degrading of human intimacy” and “nothing but offensive” for the Jesuit institution.

This was not the first time the administration at Saint Peter’s University had concerns over sex-related content being published in the school newspaper.

An article titled “How Sex is Healthy For You” published in the Pauw Wow in Nov. 2015 evoked similar negative responses from university officials.

Despite this, it still came as a shock to Demillo and the editorial staff of the Pauw Wow when they discovered on Feb. 18 that O’Sullivan and other university administrators were questioning the validity of the newspaper’s place on St. Peter’s campus. The provost criticized the publication’s governing documents and bylaws, which were outdated in the eyes of university officials.

However, shortly after the editorial staff took initial action to make changes in light of these concerns, Demillo and her student team were informed that their printing press was under direct orders from the university administration to halt all print production of The Pauw Wow. “The Valentine’s issue was the last paper published,” Demillo said. “There was one more issue sent to the printer, but the students and I learned from the printing company that they were not to print any orders from the Pauw Wow — this, after the students spent two weeks putting the issue together. They were never told their funding was cut off.”

The Pauw Wow is completely funded by the university, therefore there was little to nothing that the editorial staff of the

LMU fraternities Beta Theta Pi, Lambda Chi Alpha and Sigma Chi are on probation following events that occurred during the last school year, the Loyolan has learned.

The University prohibited Beta Theta Pi and Lambda Chi Alpha from participating in fall recruitment this semester due to overnight parties with alcohol, according to Greek Life. Sigma Chi is on social probation for the year following allegations of hazing that came out last year, but will still be allowed to recruit.

Beta Theta Pi is on social probation because a formal in April did not adhere to the responsibilities in the Sorority and Fraternity Policy set forth in the University’s Community Standards booklet.

President of Beta Theta Pi, Justin Pasquale, who was president at the time of the offense, took responsibility for the infraction and chose to focus on the positive steps his organization is taking in the aftermath.

“We recognize our mistake and we are working with LMU intensely, which includes Student Psychological Services and LMU CARES.” Pasquale said.

In 2015-2016, Judicial Affairs investigated Sigma Chi for charges of hazing pledges, according to Alexandra Froehlich, assistant director of Greek Life.

Judicial Affairs’ investigation into alleged hazing from Sigma Chi resulted in that

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Saint Peter’s production of Saint Peter’s University shut down their student newspaper and removed their adviser.

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The College Media Association (CMA) has censured Saint Peter’s University for their violation of the spirit of the First Amendment in regards to the college’s removal of the student-run newspaper adviser Ernabel Demillo and subsequent withholding the paper’s publication following a print issue which university officials deemed inappropriate for the Catholic institution.

On Feb. 11, 2016, The Pauw Wow, Saint Peter’s student-run newspaper,

by shadowing doctors and continue following his dream of becoming a doctor.

Both his father and brother were in the

Brewing Company and Surf Club, where he first met Keneipp.

“He was the kindest person I knew.

He was so sweet to every person he

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University halts Fraternities student newspaper on probation

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Saint Peter’s University’s student newspaper, The Pauw Wow, was shut down after a Valentine’s Day issue that discussed sex.

Beta Theta Pi, Lambda Chi Alpha and Sigma Chi are on probation Kellie Chudzinski News Editor @LALoyolan

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BURNING QUESTIONS

This issue, Asst. News Editor JuliaManaging Campion This issue, sat down with Editor Dan Raffety Fallapalooza opener sits down with Head Ulualo Coleman, a Coach Max Good, sophomore Asian and head coach of the Pacific studies major.

LMU’s men’s basketball team to talk about the upcoming season.

How did you get started with music?

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I play guitar, the ukulele and the bassoon, but mainly guitar ... I was all over the place as a kid and I annoyed my parents.

In second grade, one of my neighbors was throwing away his son’s old guitar and left it by his trash bin. My dad asked if I could have it, and that’s how I started with guitar. Right when I started playing, I automatically fell in love with it and started to get out of people’s hair and was more calm. It became my go-to.

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What was the music you first started playing on the guitar?

The Beatles and the Mamas & the Papas because my parents love listening to the oldies, so I grew up listening to the music from the ‘50s. From that, I started listening to genres that were close to it — still from the oldies time period. Eventually, in middle school, I finally started getting into pop music. Everyone around me knew who all the pop artists were and I had no idea. I had to learn about Soulja Boy, TPain and Lady Gaga. While everyone was listening to modern music, I was stuck in the ‘50s.

Have you ever opened up for any other bands?

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No, this was a [you-only-live-once] type of thing. I signed up without even being completely sure what I was doing or what it entailed. I waited until the last day to tell my friends to come out and support because I wasn’t sure if I was going to do it. You needed two original songs, and I have never really written before. That day, I had four hours after my last class before the competition, and in those four hours I sat down in my friend’s room, borrowed his guitar and wrote two songs.

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Who is your current favorite artist?

That’s tricky. My taste in music depends on my mood at the moment. But an artist I look up to because of the way they present themselves and portray their public image in a positive light is Beyoncé. She’s done a really good job of creating an untouchable image of herself.

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Do you have any nerves going into your performance at Fallapalooza?

Tons of nerves. I get nervous every single time that I get on stage.

I don’t think many people can see it, but I’m shaking. I pray to God that my voice won’t crack and that all the notes have good air. This is one of the biggest performances I’ll ever put on. I don’t do this often. This is something that fell into my lap; I’m just going with the flow and hoping for the best, but still completely nervous at the same time.

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Has there ever been a day where you haven’t listened to music?

I don’t think I’ve ever done that. I think that’s almost impossible.

If not listening, I’m either singing to myself, humming or tapping a beat. It’s literally something that’s a part of me.

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If you could play one other instrument, what would it be?

Piano. I want to learn piano so bad. I had lessons when I was little; my mom signed me up when I was four so I never practiced. I never got past page one, and now, looking back I wish I had learned something because [the] piano is such an amazing instrument to know and it’s so versatile.

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publication could have done to prevent their newspaper from being halted. Shortly after this, Demillo was asked to step down as adviser of the paper and was reassigned as coordinator of the college’s new multimedia lab.

According to Evans, in May 2016, the editor-in-chief and managing editor of the Pauw Wow met with several members of the university administration and representatives from Saint Peter’s student government. During this meeting, university officials informed these students that the newspaper’s editorial board must be replaced and these new members must be approved by the university before they can accept their positions.

Furthermore, administrative officials informed the staff of the Pauw Wow that they would be adding two non-student positions — a professional layout editor and a copy editor — on editorial staff for the publication for fact checking and layout editing purposes.

Despite the university’s comments otherwise, many student staff members of the Pauw Wow, including the editorial board, managing editor and editor-

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in-chief, saw this movement as the college’s attempt to control the content published in the newspaper and a direct violation of their First Amendment rights.

Demillo told the Loyolan via email that the Pauw Wow — like the Loyolan — did not previously practice prior review by a university faculty member or adviser before being published.

“I am an adviser, not an editor,” Demillo, due01 to being a tenured faculty member, said. “What many people don’t understand – from administrators to professors – is that a student newspaper is just that – a student-run newspaper. It belongs to the students – the good and the bad – their successes and failures.”

At LMU, Student Media places a great emphasis on the importance and celebration of First Amendment rights as they apply to college students. Every year during the spring semester, the Loyolan and ASLMU co-sponsor First Amendment Week, a series of events dedicated to the recognition of the freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion and petition.

“The concept of the University as a marketplace of ideas can only truly work when the First Amendment is respected and promoted,” said

Lane Bove, LMU vice president of Student Affairs. “[LMU] has a long and proud history of supporting free expression among all students, including those who work for the Los Angeles Loyolan.”

The right to freedom of the press in particular is what many students involved with the Pauw Wow felt was violated by the actions Saint Peter’s University took in preventing publication of the newspaper.

“When college officials, government officials or anyone with significant power can operate in secrecy, power can be abused. Regular people pay the price for that,” Evans said. “In addition to being a cornerstone of our society, the First Amendment helps journalists to bring the powerful into the sunshine. In this way, journalists can serve the greater good.

They’re super-heroes like that.”

CMA will hold their censure over Saint Peter’s University until the college makes amends to remedy its student media program in a way that is conducive to a healthy journalism environment and has guaranteed First Amendment rights for both student creators and audience members.

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medical field, and he had similar passions. He enjoyed learning about the sciences and spent much of his time volunteering at different hospitals including the Venice Family Clinic and the UCLA Santa Monica Clinic. “It was so endearing that Sam was interested in learning more about science and how humans work,” said Keneipp.

Piibe had a great appreciation for the outdoors and for being one with nature. He was constantly surfing and hiking.

He had hiked Mount Baldy and was planning on hiking Mount Rainier in the near future.

In addition to his appreciation for nature, Piibe loved art and drew endless designs on his sketchpad whenever he got the chance.

Piibe touched the lives of many during his time at LMU. “He was a fantastic guy who had an extremely kind heart,” Shakeel Ahmad, senior biology major, said. “He always had a smile on his face and whenever

I would see him, he would stop what he was doing to ask how I was. It will be strange not running into him on campus.”

Piibe had many close relationships and was known to have a quiet confidence about him.

“Piibe was very genuine, a trait I think made him speak as little as he did. Just through his presence, he was an inspiration to be more assertive and comfortable in the world around,” said senior English major Max Alvarado, Piibe’s old roommate.

In President Snyder’s email to LMU, he recognized Sam’s loved ones.

“Please keep Samuel, his mother, Julie, his brothers Quinn and Brian, and their family and friends in your thoughts and prayers,” Snyder said.

Piibe’s older brother, Quinn, is currently attending medical school and his younger brother, Brian, is a freshman at UC Ssnta Barbara.

The student memorial, Ad Astra per Aspera, will contain a

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Dozens of students lined the steps of Sacred Heart Chapel to pay their respects to Sam Piibe who was found dead Thursday evening. plaque with Piibe’s name on it.

A memorial was held on the steps of Sacred Heart Chapel on Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. to honor Piibe.

Students and staff gathered for a candlelight vigil.

Piibe’s family will be holding his funeral at Good Shepherd

Lutheran Church in Claremont, California on Sept. 15 at 2 p.m.

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One of the three fraternities on probation, Lambda Chi Alpha, is not able to recruit during the fall 2016 semester due to an incident that occurred in April 2016 that broke one of LMU’s policies.

fraternity’s social probation for the entire 2016-2017 school year.

Froehlich told the Loyolan that Lambda Chi Alpha’s probation resulted from incidents that occurred in April involving unsanctioned parties with alcohol.

The probations also affected last weekend’s Lip Sync and Stroll Off. Sigma Chi was not allowed to participate in Lip Sync. Lambda Chi Alpha was allowed to participate, but chose to opt out of the event.

The president of Sigma Chi, Miles Guerrero, did not respond to repeated requests from the Loyolan to comment. Lambda Chi Alpha President Mike Hoefler told the Loyolan that despite the fact the fraternity is unable to recruit this semester, the chapter is still active and holding on-campus

philanthropic and brotherhood events.

Social probation dictates that an organization is not permitted to host, plan, sponsor or participate as an organization in any social events.

Emily Pualwan, executive director of national organization HazingPrevention.org, told the Loyolan that she believes hazing can be eradicated through a systemwide, coordinated approach, starting with raising awareness and having consistent, enforceable policies and laws. “[Hazing] is an abuse of power by those who belong against those who wish to belong, and the psychological and physical damage can remain years after it happens,” Pualwan said.

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LMU College Republicans set up a display that memorializes the 2,997 victims of 9/11 attacks

The f lag display lined the walkways of Lawton Plaza.

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On a foggy Friday morning, the LMU College Republicans began the arduous process of planting 2,997 small — but proud — American flags on Lawton Plaza to commemorate the lives lost 15 years ago. The memorial was part of the 9/11: Never Forget Project, which aims to unite college campuses in remembering the victims of the tragedy.

The memorial was meant to offer a sense of peace and unity to combat some of the dividing events that occurred on campus last semester.

“I know that we’ve had similar divisive events along this same walkway right here, and it’s important to have something that says, ‘Hey, this is something we can all rally around — a common cause,’” sophomore economics major Arjun Arora, president of the LMU College Republicans said.

There were 2,997 people who died in the 9/11 attack, including those who died in the Pentagon attack and the passengers of the four airplanes that were hijacked that day.

“This is something we had to

learn for ourselves, that every single flag represents a life lost that day,” Jessica Perez, a junior entrepreneurship major, said.

“Putting in 2,997 flags, it doesn’t hit you until you actually have to manually count out how many people died. This isn’t just a flag, this represents someone who left someone behind.”

LMU is one of over 200 schools nationwide to join in on the 9/11: Never Forget Project. The Bruin Republicans of UCLA loaned the LMU College Republicans their chapter flags to use for this event as a result of a partnership between the two organizations. Earlier this semester, the Bruin Republicans’ Vice President Haley Nieves came out to help the LMU College Republicans table at LMU EXP Festival.

The event was held on Friday, with the goal of reaching as many members of the student body as possible. Instead of being held on the actual day of remembrance — a Sunday during which the walk between Von der Ahe and the William H. Hannon Library would likely be sparsely populated — the College Republicans decided to have the memorial on a weekday morning to reach all the students walking by that area to get to class.

While other on-campus groups have held similar tributes to victims of 9/11, this is the first time that College Republicans have brought

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For the 15th anniversary of 9/11, the LMU College Republicans placed 2,997 flags in Lawton Plaza to represent every person that died in the events the 9/11: Never Forget Project to campus.

“I think it’s important to remember this event, especially since it changed how America functions. It’s important to remember the people who died and not just use it as a political statement. We just want to memorialize them,” Ash Murphy, a

sophomore screenwriting and film production major said.

Although most LMU students were just three to seven years old when the attacks took place, the goal for the College Republicans was for the LMU community to take a moment, when confronted with the mass of flags, to remember those who were lost.

“[It’s important] just to remember that it was a lot of people who died that day. A lot of family members who lost a significant other,” Delano Perera, a junior philosophy and theology doublemajor said. “These flags represent this hope that we can grow from this, and we can recover.”

Birth of L.A. means more to LMU than just age Los Angeles celebrated over 200 years of rich history.

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Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan

On Sept. 4, the city that holds LMU together turned 235 years old.

Hundreds of people were reported to have walked the route of San Gabriel Mission to downtown Los Angeles in a celebration of L.A. heritage and its birth.

In light of recognizing the hometown of LMU, the Center for the Study of Los Angeles has assisted the greater L.A. area in many research polls and studies that have helped improve the area.

The research center was the first center chartered by the University and was founded in 1996. Its mission is to help students develop the skills to live in and contribute as active citizens in Los Angeles and produce proactive Angelenos. The center conducts research through L.A. voter polls, exit projects, anniversary studies and public opinion surveys while emphasizing field research.

“Coming from Napa, a small town in NorCal with not a lot to do, the experiences I’ve had in L.A. vastly differ from my previous small town life — ranging from exploring Venice, to eating lunch in a park under the Hollywood sign, meeting very interesting people whose first language isn’t English, and always having an adventure to go on, with new places to explore around every corner.” said sophomore music major Meghan

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Every day, LMU students look out from the Bluff to see the city of Los Angeles sprawled in front of them. The Center for the Study of Los Angeles seeks to improve and analyze the city that many LMU students call home.

Long. “I felt it important to celebrate the birthday of L.A. and all it has to offer,” The Center for the Study of Los Angeles gives insight into the social science perspective and helps students understand the community in a more engaging way. Students can join internship programs, conduct research, embark on trips to different areas around L.A. (and comparable cities) and engage in many other hands-on experiences.

The center is funded by the city, supported by the Civic Center and expands its opportunities through grants, sponsorships and donations.

“There are so many great

opportunities and programs at LMU and you can’t take advantage of everything. It’s up to students to learn what’s going on in L.A.,” said Fernando Guerra, professor and director of the Center for the Study of Los Angeles, said.

Although this may not be a major or minor, the resource center is willing to assist students with any questions or curiosities of the greater Los Angeles area, and can guide students in the right direction of certain classes that place an emphasis on Los Angeles.

Working at the center can also be a way of expanding your resume, conducting personal research and understanding a city with so many opportunities.

“It’s definitely the job that I’ve learned the most from.” said Candace Yamanishi, a senior political science major, said. “At first I didn’t know what I was doing, but you learn a lot of skills that you would learn in any other political science class. It’s really good if you’re thinking about going to grad school because you get to produce research, and especially your own.”

The center did not host any events for the anniversary of the birth of Los Angeles, but it is working on a study that will analyze the comparison between the era when the Los Angeles riots occurred and modern day, since it is the 25th anniversary of the riots.

The surveys that the center provides are used by non-profits, businesses and the Los Angeles government and it is the largest urban studies survey in the country.

“We study contemporary L.A. to make it better for the future,” said Guerra.

Students can get involved by signing up online or walking into the research center. Many opportunities are coming up for students to get involved in Los Angeles, and more specifically, the upcoming election. For more information about the Center for the Study of Los Angeles, go online to academics.lmu.edu/studyla.

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In memoriam of the 2,997 Americans who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 2,997 flags were placed around the Occidental College campus this past weekend. However, early on Sept. 11, many of the flags were found broken or in the garbage.

The incident sparked a debate among students at Occidental, a college just 16 miles from LMU. For some, it was a blatant show of disrespect to the victims of the attacks, as well as to the students who set up the display. Others believed the flags were an inappropriate symbol for the occasion, as they did not reflect the diversity of all the victims, including the Iraqi civilians who died in the war following the attacks.

The vandalization at Occidental reminds us of an incident that occurred right here at LMU last April, in which a wall set up in Lawton Plaza during No Human Being is Illegal Week — advocating for the rights of undocumented immigrants — was defaced. In response, students across numerous organizations held a rally to stand in solidarity with undocumented immigrants and tore down the wall in a ceremonial fashion.

As a news organization, we at the Loyolan are proud proponents of the First Amendment, under which falls the freedom of speech that was infringed upon through the destruction of the memorial at Occidental College, as well as the defacement of the wall at LMU. From our perspective, the 9/11 memorial was the Occidental College Republican Club’s way of expressing their remembrance of the victims and it should not have been destroyed. While we support the expression of different opinions — popular or otherwise — we believe there is a distinction between expressing a disagreement and blatant vandalism, no matter the issue.

At the Loyolan, we encourage civil discussion and discourse in our efforts to shine a light on

voices of our community, especially those that are often ignored or marginalized. We hope to provide a platform where our community can respectfully and productively engage in dialogue that will not be impeded by those who disagree.

This vandalization of the American flag also comes after recent controversy regarding what the flag really represents. In a Loyolan article titled “The land of the free because of the brave,” Asst. Opinion Editor Cameron De Boer argued that NFL player Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem was disrespectful to the soldiers who have died fighting for our freedom. The Loyolan Facebook post for the article inspired a heated debate amongst students and alumni. Many argued that Kaepernick’s choice to sit is an appropriate form of protest — some, including Kaepernick, find it difficult to respect the symbol because the traumas of oppressed peoples, such as Native and African Americans, are not recognized by the flag.

As the year progresses, we hope to encourage this kind of dialogue in the community as we attempt to cover complex, multifaceted issues. You can express your thoughts and opinions by contributing to the Loyolan and emailing editor@theloyolan.com.

You can also attend events around campus to engage in productive discourse with your peers and community on important topics. Ethnic and Intercultural Services (EIS), ASLMU and several other campus departments and organizations will be hosting a Day of Dialogue on Sept. 22, which will include two panels covering race, immigration, justice and relations between the Los Angeles Police Department and the LMU community.

Your voice is just as important as anyone else’s — it’s just a matter of making it heard.

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CONVOS ON C AMPUS LISTENING TO THE BEAT OF THE STREET This summer, I told myself that having an 8 a.m. class on Mondays would be a good, healthy way to start my week. I was wrong. Anyway, I hope everyone’s time back at LMU has been fabulous. Here's some random stuff I heard walking around campus half awake:

12:30 P.M. A tall boy with a well-executed man bun says to his friend, “It's cloudy but still sunny.

Woah.” His less tall friend replies, “Woah.

Yeah.”

You know, at first I was going to mock this conversation, but it really is confusing when the weather plays games like this.

12:38 P.M. There's a girl speed walking to class, stuffing her face with a chicken sandwich. It doesn't look like she's brushed her hair in weeks.

Just kidding, that’s me.

12:40 P.M. As the girl next to him laughs, a boy in workout clothes raises both arms above his head and exclaims, “I smell so good, everyone!”

I mean, I wouldn't know unless I gave it a sniff but I think I'll pass on this one. Congrats though!

12:45 P.M.

A girl in a large denim jacket says, “Instead of spending the last 30 minutes doing my homework, I posted a series of photos of my friend for her birthday on my Finsta.”

Finstas (fake Instagram accounts) are such a funny thing. I hope they die out soon. But they're funny.

12:48 P.M. “No, like, I was thinking 6:30,” says a girl in a very serious tone.

“You're … camping out?” asks her friend.

“Yes! I freaking love Kaitlyn!”

The lack of commentary on this one is me trying so hard not to judge. Enjoy “The Bachelorette,” if you must.

12:52 P.M. A girl in a flannel and her hair in a ponytail says, “And he's all like, ‘What are you doing tonight?’ And I'm like, ‘Not hanging out with you.’”

I doubt this girl actually said that to the poor guy, but hopefully he got whatever subtle hints she was giving out. She doesn't seem like the type to show too much mercy.

12:58 P.M. A small girl walking out of the Lair Marketplace: “I'm going to explode.”

Accurate.

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thnic studies was the most important class that I took in high school. I learned about the history of my country from the perspective of my people. The truth was not hidden and the subject matter was directly relevant to my life, allowing me to connect my experience to the historic themes of oppression and self-liberation that people of color have experienced in this country. I was fortunate enough to attend a school and study under teachers who were instrumental in making the course available in every high school in Oakland, California.

Christina Villarreal — director of history and social studies at Brown University and advocate for ethnic studies programs in Oakland — explained to me that ethnic studies allows one to see how systems of oppression have dehumanized those it targets and those who benefit from it. The course is designed to “confront the realities of our true history” in order for people of color to collectively heal from the intergenerational trauma it has caused, according to Villarreal.

The course covers the history of outstanding contributions that people of color have made to build this country, which are often overlooked. This serves as an alternative to the Eurocentric U.S. history courses that are primarily offered around the nation.

It is an unfortunate reality that courses dealing with the history of people of color, who have built and contributed to this country, are just elective subjects, while history courses that focus on the white contribution are a requirement.

When racial minorities are mentioned in mainstream U.S. history textbooks, they are often portrayed as oppressed, disadvantaged victims. These books tend to minimize, or even overlook, the horrors of the colonization period — the history of genocide and assimilation of Native Americans, of slavery and of people of color who have

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Students gathered together outside the Sacred Heart Chapel last year in response to a lack of acceptance on LMU’s campus when a wall built to promote immigrants rights was defaced. Ethnic studies could help limit intolerance by teaching students about other cultures. entered this nation only to face intolerance and ignorance.

Last year, the school districts in Texas received criticism when a parent discovered that their child’s McGraw-Hill Education geography textbook referred to slaves as “workers from Africa” who were brought to the United States and describing the slave trade in terms of immigration, as if it was voluntary.

“It is an unfortunate reality that courses dealing with the history of people of color, who have built and contributed to this country, are just elective subjects...”

I believe that misinformation such as this is dangerous to those who do not have any other source to learn the true history of our nation. Eurocentric narratives do not tell the whole truth, and when

they are the preeminent form of history telling, they perpetuate prejudice, stereotypes and overall misunderstanding.

Though it is a good first step, in my experience, the American diversity course requirement alone does not allow one to delve into the histories of more than one ethnic group or to connect similarities across ethnic experiences.

Ethnic studies courses should be implemented and made a core requirement at LMU. Furthermore, a semester is not enough time to cover the true history and complexity of America that is essential for everyone to increase their understanding of why our society’s race relations currently exist as they do. Making ethnic studies a prerequisite to American diversity courses would allow students to make a more informed decision about which ethnic or marginalized group they may want to learn more about. Students would also be able to draw more connections across several ethnic backgrounds and within themselves in their

American diversity class, given the knowledge they would obtain from the ethnic studies course. This would make it more likely for students to engage in dialogue, cross cultural relations and action against systems of power and privilege.

“A semester is not enough time to cover the true history and complexity of America that is essential for everyone to increase their understanding of why our society’s race relations currently exist as they do.”

Although a change in the core curriculum is currently not in the works, LMU is taking a step in the right direction with the introduction of a new chapter to LMU CARES. Courageous Conversations has been added to the required education series for all incoming students along with LMU Pregame and Code Certified.

According to Briana Maturi, director of LMU CARES, “Courageous Conversations is a 90-minute interactive workshop that guides participants through the importance of learning to dialogue across differences, with a focus on respect and becoming more comfortable with the uncomfortable.”

Due to student feedback ‌ and a desire to build dialogue surrounding cultures, Courageous Conversations has been added in order to address the concept of interculturalism while emphasizing the importance of discussing it on LMU’s campus.

The more we learn about each other, the more we recognize diversity as a strength and begin to value different perspectives.

Two classes worth of examining alternative narratives and challenging what we’ve been taught our whole lives puts LMU one step closer to educating the whole person and becoming men and women with and for others.

This is the opinion of Vinkya Hunter a sophomore communication studies major from Oakland, California. Tweet comments @LALoyolan, or email mgaydos@ theloyolan.com.

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Women are not bitches for getting stuff done O’Round the Clock Olivia Round

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itch. It is a fairly common word, but it has a certain sting to it. It is loaded, double-edged, overused and under-defined. I have heard it said with a laugh from one friend to another, I have seen it written in a text about myself, I have heard it thrown into rap songs in what seems like every other line and now I have seen it in the headline of a New York Times article.

That article, published on Sept.

10, is titled, “The Bitch America Needs,” by Andi Zeisler. “The Bitch” in question? Hillary Clinton.

Zeisler goes on to applaud Clinton for her so-called bitchiness. “It’s not just that ‘Bitches get stuff done,’ as Tina Fey and Amy Poehler pointed out in a hilarious defense of Mrs. Clinton back in 2008.” Zeisler wrote, “It’s that they reject the expectations, assumptions and double standards that have always dogged women in the American political system.”

Whether or not I agree with Clinton’s policies and platforms, I could not help but nod to myself when I first read this article about her. Upon reflection, it makes me think of all the times I have smiled and nodded when I have been pushed to the side or silenced simply because I am a woman.

On Saturday, when my manager made his fifth sexist joke of the night, calling women “the inferior sex,” I smiled and nodded. When a male friend told me I had more of a reader’s mind while he had more of a scientist’s mind — despite my scoring higher than him in any science class we took together — I smiled and nodded. When I was working on a farm and a man would come and grab anything heavy out of my arms, I smiled and I nodded.

But where has that gotten me?

Where would it have gotten Hillary Clinton? Nowhere.

It is far beyond time that women stop being silenced, overshadowed and made to feel like lesser beings.

But in order for this to happen, we must first change the rhetoric around this discussion.

Nobody should have to be called a “bitch” for their voice to be heard.

Nobody should have to scream, yell, point fingers or slam on tables.

Instead of empowering those traditionally “male” behaviors, we should dismantle the idea that these behaviors inherently convey power, strength and intelligence.

We should also dismantle the idea that if a woman does any of those things, she should automatically be labeled as a bitch.

Early feminist Simone de Beauvoir once said, “One is not born, but rather, becomes a woman.” If this is true, and I am on my way to becoming a woman, what am I going to become? It

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People in our society needs to stop incorrectly labeling women who are strong and powerful as bitches. seems to me that I have two options.

The first is to become a woman who obeys; one who falls into the massproduced line of robotic women who cook, clean and smile when a man tells her to do so. The second option is to become a bitch.

From my perspective, as I am attending college and trying to mold myself into someone who is ready to go out into the world, the sexism in those constraints feels immobilizing. I want to make an impact on this world, but I do not want to be taunted, mocked or disgraced for trying to do so. With

that being said, however, I will not let the fear of being a bitch stop me. Nor will I ever tell someone — particularly another woman — who is blazing their own trail that he or she is being a bitch.

All in all, we need to change the way we talk about powerful women in this country. We need to give them the space to share their minds. By dismissing this demographic, we are not tapping into so much of the creativity and intelligence that women have to offer. Who knows what ideas have died alongside the women of our

past who were locked out of offices, studios and businesses simply because of their sex.

So for those who think Hillary Clinton is a bitch because she is running for president and wears a bra on a daily basis, it is time for you to widen your mind. America does not need a bitch, she needs a woman — which she has. So now she needs people who are not afraid of what women can and will do.

This is the opinion of Olivia Round, a sophomore communication studies major from Missoula, Montana. Email comments to mgaydos@theloyolan.com.

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Tenderich 24/7 quiet hours are absurd Clay By Clay Clay Sontag Opinion Intern @LALoyolan

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was a normal night in Tenderich, when all through the dorm, not a student was stirring — unless he or she wanted to get written up.

There is a certain excitement that comes with your first apartment. You gain a new array of amenities that you never had before — a kitchen, a living room, a personal bathroom. But most importantly, you gain more freedom. I have learned all of this because I am experiencing this exciting transition, living in my first apartment with three of my friends in Tenderich Apartments. I could not wait to move in after we locked in our housing at the end of last year.

Underlying the excitement, however, was talk of a policy that I kept vaguely hearing about: Tenderich has 24-hour quiet hours.

I never spent too long thinking about it, though. Word-of-mouth had me convinced that this policy was only loosely enforced, if at all.

Well, let me be the first to tell you: That word-of-mouth is mistaken.

Last weekend was the Labor Day holiday, and our community experienced firsthand just how seriously Tenderich is taking this absurd policy. To say the least, I

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have a serious problem with it.

Tenderich is the only on-campus residence hall that implements this rule, and that is one too many. To promise that any form of college housing can maintain 24-hour quiet hours is simply far-fetched — the hall is just asking for students to get in trouble. The University loves reminding students that we are all adults, but a constant hush from the residential staff seriously undercuts that. It all just seems illogical.

In hopes of gaining an explanation, I reached out to junior accounting and economics major Hayden Tanabe, the two-time president of the Residence Hall Association (RHA) here at LMU. “[Tenderich enforces this policy] in order to foster a space for students to advance their academic studies,” Tanabe explained. “For example, students that prioritize studying in their living space can easily do so in the Tenderich Apartments and would therefore choose Tenderich because of this specific attribute of the space.”

Theoretically, the added attribute of 24-hour quiet hours makes sense. The problem is that the housing selection process does not permit students to choose their housing freely. When the process begins, each student picks a random number, and that number gives you a space in line to choose housing. No one is promised their first choice, and most people do not get it.

In consequence of this flawed

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Tenderich’s 24-hour quiet poicy is an inconvenience to the majority of residents rather than being a benefit.

system, someone who actually wants the 24-hour quiet hours could had the last number in line.

Students — like my friends and I — who are not actively seeking the benefits of this policy end up filling that student’s position for other reasons. One of those reasons being that most people in Tenderich are students who were initially hoping for a Hannon apartment.

After that space was filled, however, many settled for the other sophomore apartment building.

Among the considerable amount of Tenderich residents that I know — former and current — not a single one of them has expressed that he or she came here for the quiet hours.

Sophomore recording arts major Sabrina Hill is an example of one of

these students. “I’m sure if you did a poll of everyone living in Tenderich, just about everyone would agree with you,” Hill said. Evidently, it is not just me who feels this way.

It is also worth mentioning that housing residents in both Tenderich and Hannon are paying substantially more for housing amenities, yet the halls are run as differently as night and day. If we are similarly committing to and paying for apartment housing, we ought to be treated as equals. Living in the quiet shadows of Hannon is nothing short of a punishment.

Listen, I love the apartment my friends and I now share. The furniture is great and the space is well-kept. Furthermore, I recognize that there are students who would

have loved to live in Tenderich, but were not lucky enough to have that opportunity. Still, this quiet hour policy is unnecessary, and I aim to spark a discussion.

“If the students in Tenderich disagree with this policy, I would advise residents to advocate for the change,” Tanabe stated. By writing this article, I hope to be the vessel of truth through which Tenderich residents can be heard. But until the much-needed change comes: Happy living in Tenderich to all, and to all — stay quiet!

This is the opinion of Clay Sontag, a sophomore screenwriting major from Smithton, New York. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email mgaydos@ theloyolan.

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‘Welcome To Inglewood,’ the NFL and gentrification Asma Attack Garrison Asma

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he long-missed L.A. Rams begin their first season back in Los Angeles since their departure in 1994, and it has been quite a whirlwind making it to this point. Rumors, unofficial announcements and misinformation spread throughout the community. It was not until last January that the Rams officially announced their intention to move back to the City of Angels.

Yet, what can we really make of all this news? As sports fans, should we rejoice in the fact that L.A. is finally getting its only NFL football team back? As members of the community, should we be concerned about the astronomical amounts of development and construction? And as members of the LMU community neighboring Inglewood, should we worry about the impact of widespread gentrification that usually takes place in large-scale development situations such as this?

LMU alumna Diona Okunbo (‘16) tackled these questions and more in her recent documentary, “Welcome to Inglewood.” Produced by LMU’s own ROAR Studios last spring, Okunbo’s senior documentary project took us into the heart of the city — all while dispelling any common misconceptions floating around that may come to mind with the name “Inglewood.”

By using the arrival of the Rams as a framing tool, Okunbo was actually able to go much deeper than simply reporting reactions to the return of the NFL team by delivering incredibly honest looks into the importance of Inglewood and the thriving black community that many in Los Angeles are quick to discount.

Major influences appeared in the documentary to voice their opinions on the matter including the mayor of Inglewood James T. Butts, legendary sportscaster Fred Roggin, author and journalist Erin Aubrey Kaplan and senior research associate at LMU Deanna Cooke, among others.

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“Welcome to Inglewood” gives perspective to the impact of the Rams’ return to L.A., particularly for the neighborhood of Inglewood. the issue — each person had a passionate reaction with regards to the new development plans. “This project, like the Forum before it, means better quality of life for the residents of Inglewood. Period,” Butts said with a sense of optimism and energy that is difficult not to get swept up in.

However, the critics were vocal too, with Kaplan providing many of the film’s most well-developed counterpoints: “This whole project was approved with no public input, bypassed a vote that really should have gone to [the] people, and they fast-tracked it for a reason,” Kaplan said. “There’s no environmental review, and in a city that is right in the flight path. … You can bet this would never happen in a city like Beverly Hills or Pasadena.”

While the documentary may begin with the overarching arrival of the Rams and all of the subsequent development, the film really found its footing by exploring the growing issues of gentrification in larger metropolitan areas.

We know that the typical gentrification process brings in new businesses and a wider base of consumers, and then often “cleans up” the surrounding area — but at what cost? Take for example Venice’s Abott Kinney Boulevard or even Midcity’s Fairfax Avenue. Both are now largely accessible shopping and entertainment centers, but what happened to those who were suddenly priced out of their own homes due to inflated property values?

Junior film and television production major Harley Astorga provided the visuals and the original song for the film. “Going into the documentary, I never thought of Inglewood as how it’s typically portrayed in media — movies, music videos, etc.,” Astorga said. “I never really thought of it as the dangerous place that people like to talk about. It’s nothing close to as exaggerated as people make it seem. But now after doing the documentary, I could see both sides.”

Astorga’s work on the documentary gave perspective on views that perhaps not all of us have given much consideration. “I don’t know how much a football stadium can really change a city [but] … through the interviews, since there’s so many polarizing viewpoints, I could see it going either way — with the gentrification or the improvements to the city,” Astorga said.

Due to its subject matter, “Welcome to Inglewood” is an incredibly relevant piece of work.

Not only does the documentary focus on the present moment — the return of the Rams — it also strikes a deeper nerve, and reminds us of the wider implications of such an event.

Having an NFL team here in L.A. is going to be wildly exciting and will bring in a lot of money.

However, dropping said team into an already hyper-populated area is nowhere near a simple task.

Decisions like this have real, human impact on communities and

sometimes we fail to take that into account.

“It might just be a quick economic peak for the city,” Astorga said. “I don’t know if the area will necessarily benefit [long term] from the stadium. Just because the stadium is going to make a lot of money, doesn’t mean the people living there are all going to benefit too.”

“Welcome to Inglewood” provides a mature, even-handed look at the situation by allowing us a look inside the city that would probably have never been seen firsthand.

“Welcome to Inglewood” is now available to stream on YouTube and ROAR Studios’ website. The film was produced by ROAR and its crew was comprised entirely of LMU students.

This is the opinion of Garrison Asma, a junior film and television production major from Salem, Wisconsin. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email tmarom@theloyolan.com.

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Arlington and others rock Alumni Mall Taykin’ It Easy Taylor Gage

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he chatter of soundcheck died down as guitars roared to life and drums beat back the sleepy Friday afternoon vibes.

The band Arlington took the stage to test their first song.

Loud and energetic, the first in this year’s recording arts concert series at Alumni Mall quickly came to life. It halted people on their usual Friday afternoon walks, including Earl Nelson, an

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Arlington bassist Channing Peake formed the band with Tyler Benko and Grant Whitson, both his friends since they were 15.

undeclared freshman who was “just passing by.” When he heard the music, Nelson stopped to listen and ended up staying for the whole show.

The stage was hard to miss, set in the middle of the walk and flanked by LMU’s iconic palms.

After a short test and then a break, the band began again, apologizing at having performed half of their first song already.

“Thankfully, it’s probably the best song you’ve ever heard,” frontman Grant Whitson said.

The barefooted three man band is based in Santa Barbara, and relatively new to the scene. While all members have had previous gigs, they are in their fourth month as Arlington. That being said, the band members, senior English major and guitarist Tyler Benko, bassist Channing Peake and Whitson had a visible level of comfort with each other — a jive that some groups take years to acquire. “From day one, there was a very obvious and natural chemistry between us. The very first day we met up to play, we ended up writing three or four songs from scratch,” Whitson said.

These songs are difficult to describe. At one point I thought maybe there was a slight Rob Thomas-like influence, another time I felt like they were bordering on punk and one song even featured some serious cowbell. With their unique sound they seemed to transcend genres.

Whitson explained, “We all individually have pretty eclectic tastes and musical influences and I think that’s pretty apparent once you hear our songs.”

As a welcome surprise a few songs in, Arms Akimbo members and senior recording arts majors Peter Schrupp and Colin Boppell, who are friends of Arlington, joined the band on stage to

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Arlington band member and LMU senior English major Tyler Benko sings out a line from their song titled, “Song Two.” Due to the group’s short time of working together the songs have no official titles. perform their 2016 single, “Little Insensitive.” After one last solo song, Arlington left the stage.

Next up was San Bernardino’s Royaljag, a synthy, electronicheavy band with ethereal vocals. Twins Jay and Roland Garcia were on guitar and bass, respectively, as well as vocals.

David Ajoku was on keys and Luke Johnson on drums in this local four-man band. With titles like “Daydream,” they delivered laid back grooves with soft vocal harmonies and funky bass lines.

Their sound perfectly fit the late afternoon dusty light with the birds flying overhead, as students relaxed from their week

of classes and prepared for the weekend ahead.

Their dramatic songs built up and ebbed with a clean sound.

The music was experimental and loungy, giving serious summer 2016 — or even 2017 — vibes.

Described as, “chameleon pop,” on their Facebook page, Royaljag was definitely different. Lyrics invited the audience to “slow down,” and were soulful and fresh.

When urged to pick a favorite, Nelson could not, claiming that the two bands were both incredible, but different and incomparable. “I can’t chose a favorite,” he said.

As the show came to a close, it was clear that this was merely the first of many incredible bands and performances the recording arts department intends to bring to LMU, but it was surely a memorable one — and a treat to those who attended. Stay tuned for the announcements of their next few shows, for other opportunities to relax and experience L.A.’s freshest up and coming talent.

This is the opinion of Taylor Gage, a sophomore studio arts major from Napa Valley, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to tmarom@theloyolan.com.

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old air, a hot fire, good people and a common story. It’s the perfect bonding opportunity, and I got to take part in it this past Friday, Sept. 9. The transfer program’s second annual Bondfire took off at Dockweiler State Beach with about 20 students from a wide range of majors, as well as different class years. Organized for the sake of bringing together transfer students who may have not found their way at LMU, as well as transfers who simply wanted to meet some new people, the event was a blast — many a phone number was exchanged that night.

The evening started out exactly as you would expect it — college students absolutely failing at building a fire. Luckily, by the time the majority of the group had arrived, the fire was raging and marshmallows were roasting. We started out playing a classic ice breaker: Two Truths and a Lie. For some people, myself included, this ended with pauses long enough to give away the answer (surprise, I don’t speak fluent German), but others were tough and we all definitely learned a lot more about one another.

Once we had all sufficiently introduced ourselves and huddled together around the fire, a game was suggested.

Imagine a very enthusiastic call for a wheelbarrow race, followed by a very unenthusiastic no.

However, a brave few stepped up to the plate. Two teams stood side by side, the wheelbarrow players getting into position while I traced a line in the sand. A sixth participant stood between the two teams, hands raised and ready to give the signal. They were off — but not for long. The losing team went about three feet and then fell into the sand, a disappointment to all of those who had believed in them. Luckily, the other team had managed to go the distance, bringing pride to their hometowns, I’m sure.

Senior screenwriting major Emily Smith, the holder of the winning team’s wheelbarrow, was clearly excited about her team’s success. “I’m really proud of us for winning,” she said. We should all be proud of Smith, as she was the one who carried the team to victory.

All jokes about the marvelous display of athleticism aside, it was a great night. Smith also mentioned her satisfaction with the way that the night had gone.

“I anticipated just talking to my friends that I went with … but I was able to meet some new, really cool people. It was a lot of fun,” she said.

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Transfer students gathered around a fire pit at Dockweiler State Beach on Friday, Sept. 9 for Transfer Programs’ annual Transfer Bondfire.

I also got to hear from a new transfer, junior screenwriting major Nick Kubeck. “I am glad I went because we got to talk to people we wouldn’t normally,” Kubeck said. The night was a perfect opportunity for new transfers to get to meet transfers who had been around for a year or two, and be able to exchange

tips and advice on how to make the most of their time at LMU. While many events at LMU manage to reach out to different groups of people, few do as good a job of helping these groups interact with one another rather than stick to themselves. This year’s Transfer Bondfire was a great success, and I wish I could

be around next year to see how it improves.

This is the opinion of Tor Marom, a senior English major from Calabasas, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to tmarom@theloyolan. com.

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If you’re anything like me, your go-to method of procrastination is to rename, reorganize and revamp your favorite playlists. While Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlist and online music sources like Pitchfork are a popular way to find the best new music, turning to friends on campus for musical direction can be an oft-overlooked way to find the best new songs out there. So, we asked, and here’s what some of your fellow Lions recommended:

"Home Alone"

by Ansel Elgort

“This song’s by the guy from ‘Divergent’ and ‘The Fault in Our Stars.’ It puts me in a mood of nostalgia; it just feels great. I like the use of vocals in addition to the electronic music to make cool beats. It just tickles my ears.”

"Worlds On Fire"

by Zerbin

“I listen to this song, and instantly I’m in a great mood. It begins with just a guitar and slowly builds towards the chorus when the whole band chimes in to sing. I love songs that have that ability to just transport you somewhere else. It’s one of those songs that you imagine playing in the background when you’re driving on a highway in the middle of the night with no other car in sight, and you’re just jamming out without the presence or pressure of anybody.”

Junior psychology and communications double major Uakea Jose

“This song has quickly become my squad’s anthem for the year. At present, it seems impossible to go for a drive without blasting the song. It’s gotten to the point where we can all sing the song in its entirety a cappella.

While we can admit the performance of it at the VMA’s disappointed, Halsey was still bangin.’”

- Junior health and human sciences major Justin Tran

"Entertain Us"

by Benny Casset

“Not only does this song have a feel-good and catchy tune – I’m also just madly in love with its message. We are taught to be ‘allergic to our flaws’ and to present only our best selves to others. Social media allows us to paint our life in the best light for others, and because of this no one really knows each other. This song will not only make your head bop to the beat but also think about how silly it is to care so much about your image. I also highly recommend ‘Broad Shoulders’ by Taylor Bennett feat. Chance the Rapper and ‘Gaims’ by Kamau.”

- Sophomore management Scott Raine-King

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“I feel like [the singers’] voices go really well together, and it’s a great song to get everyone going. The beat of the song also makes you want to rock out wherever you are when you hear it.”

- Sophomore psychology major Joey Rovetto

- Junior psychology major Lizzy Grosvenor

"False Alarm"

by Matoma & Becky Hill “The female singer’s voice is super raspy, which sounds so pretty. The song starts off mellow and then shifts to an EDM vibe which is a cool combination. The lyrics are cute too because it’s about this girl who feels a spark when she meets this guy and then as they get closer, the spark turns into a fire. This catchy line is corny but also cute: ‘Now I’m burning in your arms, endless fire in my heart. No, it’s not a false alarm.’”

"California Dreaming"

by Arman Cekin feat. Paul Rey

“I don’t think a lot of people know that song.

It’s not my [all-time] favorite but it’s new and it’s got a pretty catchy beat. ‘Invitation’ by Yellow Claw feat. Yade Lauren is [another] personal fave of mine right now. ... It’s mostly because of the beats.”

- Junior accounting major Joel Kramer

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Women’s XC hopes to exceed expectations WCC predicts Lions will finish fifth in conference play, according to poll.

Jackson Tave

Asst. Sports Editor @LoyolanSports

The West Coast Conference (WCC) Cross Country Preseason Poll was revealed last week, and LMU’s women’s cross country team was picked to finish fifth in the conference. The University of San Francisco is expected to finish first in the WCC, followed

by Brigham Young University, Portland University and Gonzaga University.

Last year, the Lions finished fourth, led by then-junior NCAA Championship individual qualifier Danielle Shanahan.

Despite a third consecutive AllWCC Preseason Team selection, Shanahan has decided to redshirt for her senior year. Improving every year so far, Shanahan is adding an extra year of development to inch closer to her goal of running professionally.

“We’ve talked about the idea of a redshirt off and on for the last few years,” said Head Coach Scott Guerrero. “There’s no good time to do that and now, entering the fourth year of her NCAA clock — this is the last opportunity to do so.” While redshirting a year will help Shanahan move towards her personal goal of running professionally, “we’d sure like to keep her around as long as we

can,” said Guerrero.

Even without Shanahan, Guerrero thinks his women’s team is better than what is being anticipated. “I definitely think we’re better than fifth,” said Guerrero. “If we can finish third or better on a fairly consistent basis in this conference then I’d be happy.”

Guerrero is not the only one who has high expectations for the Lions. “As a team, I really expect us to do well at both the conference and regional meet,” said sophomore Madelyn Vorgitch. “I really think that we can place in the top three at the conference meet.”

“I know everyone on the team is capable of improving and helping us finish as a top three team in the WCC,” said redshirt freshman Kyla Danforth.

Danforth is in her first season of collegiate cross country after transferring from Seattle University.

“We have a big group of girls that can definitely make a run in a strong pack in the big races,” said Vorgitch. “I am so excited to see the team’s hard work be put to the test.”

The team has these expectations even without Shanahan, as Guerrero points to many runners who will make up for her absence. “[Senior] Kayla de Bondt is a two-time regional qualifier and school record holder on the track and was a consistent top-three finisher for us last season until she got hurt near the end,” said Guerrero. “I expect that she’ll be

our leader this year, but we have some talented women backing her up.”

Guerrero also mentioned Vorgitch and Danforth’s strong performances in the season opener, the Mark Covert Classic at CSU Fullerton. Vorgitch and Danforth finished fifth and sixth respectively, leading the Lions to a third place finish as a team.

Guerrero said Vorgitch is “much improved” compared to her freshman season last year. “It feels good to have one season under my belt,” said Vorgitch.

“I’m feeling strong both mentally and physically and I can’t wait to see what this season brings.”

Additionally, Guerrero mentioned freshman Hannah Wohlenberg, sophomore Emily Hubert and senior Lorena Garcia.

Wohlenberg placed in the team’s scoring five at the Covert Classic, an impressive feat for a freshman.

Last year, Hubert placed in the top 20 at the WCC Championships as a freshman. Garcia, on the other hand, is one of just two seniors on the team. “[Garcia] will give us some much-needed leadership and will certainly want to make sure her last cross country season is a good one,” said Guerrero.

The next test for the Lions comes this Saturday, when they will participate in the WCC Preview (University of San Diego Invite). They will also be competing at the Mustang Challenge at the Master’s University the morning of Sept.

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Danielle Shanahan (pictured above) finished 87th in the NCAA Championships last year, but will not run this year, as she will be redshirting.

SPORTS Water Polo: six game report Underclassmen show promising start as Lions face top-ranked teams.

Michael Mariscal Sports Intern

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The LMU men’s water polo team has opened the 2016 season with a 2-4 record after competing against top 10-ranked opponents, including No. 1 UCLA. On Sept. 3, the Lions kicked off their season at the UC San Diego Triton Invitational against the University of Redlands, beating the Bulldogs 12-11. It was an intense introduction to the season; the Lions recorded their first victory off a game-winning goal by sophomore center Dayne Jagga. Jagga’s sixth and final goal of the game put the Lions ahead with about three minutes remaining in the contest.

However, junior goalkeeper Dominick Beaudine truly guaranteed the Lions’ first victory with a clutch save in the last minute of play.

Later that day, the Lions took on No. 7 California State University Long Beach (CSULB) and were winning at halftime, 5-3. CSULB battled back in the second half to hand the Lions their first loss of the season, 11-7.

Though men’s water polo is a young team, the underclassmen are stepping up to the plate and performing well. Jagga led the team with eight goals that day and Eric Reitmeir, sophomore utility player, finished the day with four.

Davis Waugh, redshirt sophomore utility player, sees the younger guys as a crucial part of the team.

“On this team ... freshman,

sophomore, junior, senior — it doesn’t matter. Everyone’s one unit [and] one team,” said Waugh. “We rely on those younger guys to carry us, especially guys like Dayne. He’s our set; he’s the biggest player in the pool for us.”

Head Coach John Loughran said the young guys push [the] older guys and their practices are very competitive.

“They’re out pushing each other,” said Loughran. “This year, our chemistry is the best it’s been in a number of years. I think that’s the most important thing for us right now.”

After going 1-1 in San Diego, the Lions dropped their next two games against No. 1 UCLA and No. 6 UC Santa Barbara (UCSB). The UCLA Bruins took a large lead early on, leading 6-0 with 5:04 remaining in the first half. The Lions ended up losing 15-6.

The Lions held their own against UCSB early on in their contest, leading 2-1 going into the second quarter. After keeping it close up until halftime with a score of 6-4, UCSB broke away in the second half of the game, winning 13-7.

Both Waugh and Loughran see facing tough opponents early on in the season as a good thing. Waugh looks at it as a good chance to see where the team is at.

“We get to test out new things and see where the team is at early on,” said Waugh. “Teams like UCLA, I mean they’re the defending champions, so we kind of go in with no reserve,” said Waugh.

Loughran thinks the challenging schedule is going to help the team tremendously. “We’re working through some youth and getting guys experience that need it as we get ready for conference play,” said Loughran.

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SCORES UPDATE M. SOCCER

LION

2-0 W

vs. UC Davis

SPORTS

VOLLEYBALL 3-0 W vs. Duke

W. SOCCER

7-0 W

at Saint Francis

M. WPOLO

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LIONBITES

Lions unfazed by Red Flash

University Blue Devils at home on

The Lions took care of the Red Flash in dominating fashion, as six different players scored.

Saturday 25-21, 26-24 and 25-18.

Jessica Perez

They have improved to 6-3 overall this

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VOLLEYBALL The No. 25 Lions swept the Duke

season.

Junior outside hitter/setter Sarah Sponcil and freshman outside hitter Savannah Slattery each had 12 kills to lead the team. Behind Sponcil’s hitting average of .385 and Slattery’s .500, the team averaged .343. LMU will travel to Ohio to take on the University of Dayton Flyers

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conference play next weekend.

MEN’S SOCCER On Sunday, the Lions defeated the UC Davis Aggies 2-0, improving their overall record to 3-3. Freshman midfielder Sahid Conteh and freshman forward Lucky Peungrod each netted first-half goals. Conteh and Peungrod are the fifth and sixth Lions to score so far this season. Junior goalkeeper Collin Partee picked up his second shutout of the season with four saves.

After winning three out of their last four games, the Lions will look to stay hot as they head to Orange County to take on UC Irvine today.

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LMU women’s soccer shined Sunday afternoon at Sullivan Field as they defeated Saint Francis University 7-0. It was the highest scoring game for the women’s team since September 14, 2007, when the Lions won 9-0.

“We had a tough game last Friday against USC; we just couldn’t score. It was really important for us to score on Sunday,” said head coach Michelle Meyers. “We enjoy playing at home, and we focused on putting in as many goals as we could. It’s definitely a confidence-booster moving forward.”

Sophomore forward/midfielder Sarina Bolden started the scoring downpour by scoring within the first five minutes.

The Lions continued to dominate in the first half when junior forward Sarah Sanger scored the second goal and junior midfielder Maddie Medved scored the third. Redshirt junior forward/midfielder Sydney Zuccolotto whipped out another goal at the 30-minute mark, which brought the score to 4-0 going into half time.

“Not many of us knew we broke a high scoring record since 2007 in yesterday’s game,” said Zuccolotto. “I think the most important thing was that not only did we get more than just a few goals in the back of the net, but we also kept a shut-out as well. Very rarely do you ever hear two Division I teams playing one other and have an ending with that kind of score.”

In the second half, the Lions’ offensive game was on point once again. Redshirt freshman midfielder/defender Emily Carman set the play up by driving the ball down the left side and passing it to Bolden, who kicked it into the back left post for her second goal of the game — bringing the

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Sarina Bolden (3) was the only Lion with multiple goals in LMU’s 7-0 win over Saint Francis. She scored two, while five other Lions each scored one in LMU’s highest scoring game since 2007. overall score to 5-0. Freshman midfielder Chloe Colbert snapped another goal 68 minutes into the match, bringing the score to 6-0 and recording her first career goal as a Lion.

“It was exciting to see the team score that many goals in one game, and I’m happy I could help the team out with the two goals I scored,” said Bolden. “For one of the goals, I can’t take all the credit; my coach noticed I wasn’t heading the ball correctly during warmups right before the game, and he recommended I head the ball down so I could have a better chance at scoring. It was just ironic how my coach and I had just gone over that same situation less than 20 minutes before the game.”

Towards the end of the game, it seemed like the final score was going to be a shutout of 6-0. With only 27 seconds remaining, the Lions earned a penalty kick, and freshman midfielder/forward

Jackie Fiacco nailed one past the Red Flash keeper, bringing the final score to 7-0.

The Lions never let Saint Francis creep back into the game. Along with anchoring the Lions’ defense, senior goalkeeper Sophia Leksan also played a leadership role.

“Sophia is one of our senior captains and that was her start of the season,” said Meyers. “They got a few more corner kicks than we would have liked, but she was able to stay solid — it really helps with our confidence moving forward.”

In addition to the impressive shutout score, this is also the Lions’ 13th win in a row at home. Their winning streak will be tested when they return to Sullivan Field to face Texas Tech this Friday at 7 p.m.

“We really enjoy playing at home in front of our crowd,” said Meyers. “The more support we get, the better; we need our fans out there.”

2. Sophomore midfielder/forward Sarina Bolden, women’s soccer Bolden scored two of the seven goals for the Lions against Saint Francis. She put the team on the board in the first half when she headed the ball into the back of the net off a corner kick. Then, in the second half, she got another chance to put the ball away, bumping the Lions up 5-0.

the year, sophomore Riley Elmes earned his first college win after posting a careerbest 66 in the second round of the USF Olympic Intercollegiate. He finished with a three-round total of 210 and tied for the individual title with Texas Christian University’s Stefano Mazzoli.

LMUTA: Elmes gets top spot with career-best The Hart Beat

Lions have their highest scoring game since 2007.

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3. Senior goalkeeper Sophia Leksan, women’s soccer Scoring seven goals in a Division I soccer game is impressive — holding the other team to zero goals, while also scoring seven goals, is even more impressive. In her first start of the year, Leksan saved five goals to get her first shutout of the year.

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wild scoring week for women’s soccer helps four players land their way into this week’s LMUTA. We also saw a career-best performance from a sophomore on the golf team, and a familiar face makes her way back to the list.

1. Sophomore Riley Elmes, golf In the golf team’s first tournament of

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5. Junior outside hitter/setter Sarah Sponcil, volleyball Is it really LMUTA if Sarah Sponcil doesn’t make the list? The junior volleyball star continues to have outstanding performances on the court each week.

This week she had double-digit kills in all three games over the weekend.

Despite Long Beach State sweeping the Lions, Sponcil recorded 11 kills. The team responded to their loss by sweeping Harvard University and Duke University back-to-back. Sponcil had 13 and 12 kills in those games, respectively.

4. Redshirt freshman midfielder/ defender Emily Carman and junior midfielder Melissa Lewis, women’s soccer The women’s soccer team went into a scoring frenzy on Sunday as they defeated Saint Francis University 7-0. Those seven goals would not have been possible without assists. Both Carman and Lewis delivered two assists each to help the

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Riley Elmes scored a 66 in the second round of the Universiy of San Francisco Olympic Intercollegiate, leading the Lions to a fourth place finish. Elmes’ 66 was not only the best of his career, but also earned him a tied spot for best individual score in the tournament.