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Talk of the summer

On the legalization of gay marriage:

“Our nation is better for moving towards enfranchising another minority, another step towards maintaining the name, ‘Land of the Free.’”

– Seamus McMorrow, freshman accounting major

On the Charleston church shooting: “You want to think that racism like that doesn’t exist anymore, and that we’re moving forward, but when something big like that happens you have to realize how much more progress we need to make.”

– Kimmy Smith, senior psychology major

On Elections in 2016:

“Everyone deserves their chance at love.”

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“While progress occurred, it’s still held back by the past.”

– Cameron Gray, sophomore finance major

“It’s so inspiring to see our country slowly becoming more accepting, with the SCOTUS ruling for gay marriage and the media coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement.”

– Austin Bruns, sophomore film production major

– Abby Miller, sophomore dance major

On music of the summer:

“I was really surprised by the variety of reactions to the Supreme Court decision. … I hope that people who currently can’t understand the decision are able to open their hearts and open their minds.”

“Taylor Swift blew the world to smithereens with her 1989 world tour.”

“I believe the rise in popularity for – Joe Gietzen, junior political science major politicians like Trump and Sanders is – Tilly Rudolph, senior music and English double major a reflection of the average American’s On Caitlyn Jenner: frustration with a political system that places a higher value on rhetoric than it On the Josh Duggar scandal: “It was remarkable to see the support does on progress.”

“It was shocking because of their religious Jenner received from her respective – Raymond Chavez, senior political science major and conservative views, but then it made me community. Courage can be quite “Donald Trump is making the election of the think if their whole show was actually an act to make money, or if this is just a horrible leader of our country, the person who will ambiguous and different people situation that a family has to deal with represent us around the world, into a selfdemonstrate it in different ways.” promoting joke.” publicly.”

– Hayden Tanabe, sophomore economics and – Zach Williams, sophomore psychology major

– Jenna Mendoza, senior psychology major

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How well do you really know LMU’s campus? Here are some terms that the Loyolan recommends that you familiarize yourself with as you dive into fall semester.

The Cave: Contrary to what you might think, the Cave is not a bomb shelter or vampire den (as far as we know). Rather, the recesses of Sacred Heart Chapel are reserved for campus organizations like The Well and Campus Ministry. You might meet down here for Christian Life Community or a service organization... or you may never once step inside the Cave during your LMU career.

Playa Del Rosecrans: The beach volleyball court that unexpectedly developed outside Rosecrans Residence Hall this past school year now has a (completely official) name: Playa Del Rosecrans, a combination of the neighboring Playa Vista and Playa Del Rey, Del Rey North and South and, of course, Rosecrans Hall. Who wants to take a bus ride to the beach when you have the sand delivered right to your dorm?

Convo: Mention this to any LMU upperclassman and you will most likely get an impassioned reaction. Though students made a valiant effort to #SaveConvo last year, the administration went ahead and eliminated the hour of no classes (which took place on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 12:15 and

1:35 p.m.) in favor of implementing four-unit classes in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts and more streamlined academic planning for students. Now the LMU community is left wondering when to schedule meetings, since we no longer have common free time.

Fratio: During the semi-weekly Convo hour, the patio outside the Lair turned into a watering hole for Greek Life members — just imagine a modern-day “Grease” taking place at the tables, and you’ll get the picture. Now with the elimination of Convo, perhaps this congregation will take place in the Greek Life Suite in the first floor of Malone — at least until they stake out a new area.

The Bird Nest: Behind Del Rey North, you’ll find a homey two-story building overlooking the north-facing Bluff. You won’t find a recreational pool there anymore, but there are barbecue grills overlooking West L.A. and a cozy fireplace inside the Bird Nest. We recommend taking a walk all along the Bluff while you’re there.

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New Life Sciences Building ‘like walking into Disneyland for the first time’ The newest building on campus opened its doors to students and faculty for the first time Monday.

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The first day back on campus was a little more magical than usual for senior biology major Katie Orban.

That’s because the microbiology lab on her Monday class schedule led her into LMU’s new Life Sciences Building.

For the “life sciences nerd,” walking into the 100,000 square-foot, threestory building was “like walking into Disneyland for the first time,” she said.

Located between Seaver Hall and Pereira Hall on the east side of campus, the building opened its doors to classes on Monday after a two year period of construction. State of the art labs, ample space and proper ventilation in the building make replicable experiments possible and “will better allow for the communication of research,” according to Orban.

The new building is stocked with lab equipment and research spaces — all designed specifically to encourage collaboration between faculty members and students. Nine thousand square feet of research laboratories sit adjacent to faculty offices and were assigned strategically by common interests rather by discipline, which, according to Dean of the Seaver College of Science and Engineering Tina Choe, is an intentional effort to boost learning and interaction.

From Orban’s perspective, this collaborative focus is a refreshing change compared to Seaver Hall, where many of her classes have been the past few years.

“There is a blending of departments across floors … as opposed to Seaver, See Life Sciences | Page 4

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The 100,000-square-foot building boasts state-of-the-art-facilities and equipment for faculty and staff in the sciences.

Laboratories and faculty offices will be close together to invite a more collaborative learning environment. In addition, the building will have several environmentally-friendly features and is expected to be LEED Gold Certified.

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Bove makes LMU history at JASPA Dr. Bove, LMU CARES and Marshall Sauceda were honored with JASPA awards in July.

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This past weekend on Saturday, August 29, Family Fest welcomed the Class of 2019 and their families to LMU. The event featured live music and offered an abundance of activities for students and families to enjoy. There were several departments from across campus and vendors from around the area offering free food.

At the 2015 Jesuit Association of Student Personnel Administrators (JASPA) 5-Year Institute, Loyola Marymount University’s professors and organizations were awarded some of the association’s most reputable awards.

The conference was held at the University of San Francisco from Sunday, July 12, to Wednesday, July 15. This conference features the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) and the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities across the United States.

Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Lane Bove was honored with the Rev. Victor R. Yanitellii S. J. Award, JASPA’s most prestigious accolade. Bove is the first person from LMU to receive this honor. According to JASPA’s website, this award is given to individuals who complete “outstanding service to student affairs work…distinguished by a long-term commitment and support of

Jesuit values to the campus, the profession and the Association.”

The five matrixes to the Yanitelli Award are these: that student personnel work is educational, intellectual, moral, social and personal. Bove joined LMU in 1987 and has continually spearheaded student affairs work.

Associate Dean of Student Affairs Francesca Piumetti said “The LMU Division of Student Affairs is amongst the best within the 28 Jesuit Universities because of [Bove’s] unrelenting care of our students and commitment to the education of the whole person.”

Piumetti added that working for Bove is “like being in a classroom or the laboratory — you are consistently challenged to learn more and be better. [Bove] has shaped the undergraduate experience at LMU. She has worked tirelessly behind the scenes assuring that all students find a ‘home’ on campus, feel welcomed here and are in co-curricular environments where they will be challenged and invited to become the best version of themselves.”

LMU Campus Awareness Resource Education Services (CARES) was another organization recognized at the conference. It received the Outstanding Campus Program or Initiative Award in Jesuit Student Affairs.

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LMU bids farewell to former professor, chair Dr. Ronald Barrett, a former chair of the psychology department, passed away in May. Amanda Lopez News Editor

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On May 31, 2015, the LMU community lost Dr. Ronald Keith Barrett, an LMU professor for 36 years and former chair of the psychology and African American studies departments. Barrett, who was 66 years old, had been battling cancer.

Barrett began his journey at LMU in 1978. Aside from teaching and conducting research, he served as chair of the African American studies department from 2004 to 2008, and was the chair of the psychology department from 2009 to 2014.

Dr. David Hardy, associate professor and current chair of the psychology department, reflected on the impact Barrett left on others.

“Intensely private, Dr. Barrett was a complex individual. Formal and imposing at times – as he was with me during my job interview 11 years ago – he could also be kind, sympathetic and supportive. Underneath that commanding powerful figure, Ron was big-hearted [and] intensely dedicated to his colleagues, personally valuing them all with the highest regard,” Hardy said.

While Barrett may have intimidated some, Dr. Larry Bernard, a psychology professor and long-time colleague of Barrett, gave insight into what Barrett was really like personally and what his interests were.

“He was very dedicated to his students and the university. He was somewhat of a private person but very concerned about and supportive to his colleagues.

He would always be the one to initiate cards and flowers when somebody was ill,” he said. “He started as a social psychologist, but later became very interested in death and dying issues cross-culturally. This took him into more applied areas, which

he dove into wholeheartedly.”

While Barrett taught a number of different courses during his time at LMU, his interests were particularly focused on “death, dying and bereavement; African American funeral rites; bereavement burnout prevention; stress management; and urban youth homicidal violence,” according to an email sent by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost on June 2, 2015.

Dr. Jennifer Abe, an associate professor of psychology who knew Barrett for more than 20 years, explained how Barrett helped create an open dialogue around the subject of death.

“He helped us see how our culture in the United States is so allergic to the fact of our mortality, and showed us how different cultures respond in other ways – sometimes beautifully and movingly – to the reality of death and dying,” she said.

Barrett was so intrigued by the subject of death that in 2003, he became certified in thanatology, the scientific study of death, by the Association of

Death Education and Counseling. Several years later, he became a Fellow in Thanatology, which is the highest form of certification in that field of study.

When he wasn’t doing research, teaching or running a department, Barrett was known for being an advocate against youth violence and urban gangs.

He was the founder of a program known as The United Methodist Junior Basketball League & Youth Employment & Development Project. This program was primarily focused in the area of South Central Los Angeles, and sought to prevent gangs, violence and drug abuse among young people in urban areas.

Dr. Hardy expressed his disbelief in the fact that Barrett is no longer part of the LMU community.

“Although we knew Ron was confronting several health challenges, his sudden death shocked us all. Several weeks after he died, his office, stuffed to the brim with African artifacts, personal and professional possessions, appeared as if he never left.

There is a certain sense of dis-

belief and the unreal about this,” Hardy said. “We, his colleagues and friends in the psychology department and in the larger Loyola Marymount University family, are grateful for his time with us, and we will miss him.”

There will be a memorial service and reception to honor Barrett on Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel.

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Dr. Ronald Barrett served LMU as a professor and chair of the psychology and African American studies departments.

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which was segregated by subject area,” said Orban.

“The overlap of disciplines is very representative of how life sciences are overlapped in

the real world…The overlap is also representative of LMU’s mission: education of the whole person, not just in one area.”

The integration of the building with LMU’s mission is no coincidence. According to

James Simeo, principal of CO Architects, which managed the project, the building’s design was carefully planned to blend seamlessly with LMU’s 20year Master Plan. Specifically, the building runs with the

Master Plan’s proposed idea of courtyards throughout campus that facilitate interdisciplinary communication.

“It’s really about informal and formal spaces to bring together the community of our students and faculty…to bring them together in conversation,” said Choe.

A three-story “green roof” and a first floor William H. Hannon Courtyard are just two examples of spaces that serve to facilitate communication.

According to Choe, the building is interspersed with glass panels as a way to encourage conversations surrounding science even amongst those who are not studying it. With transparent walls abundant, Choe hopes LMU will celebrate science on display.

“Openness … That’s really to de-mystify science in many ways,” Choe said. “When young students see that it’s not so mystical what’s going on in science labs, there will be a lot more interest in science and really pursuing that not just as

a career but just for interest as well.”

The building’s design is progressive when it comes to sustainability and is expected to receive LEED Gold Certification.

The design also allows flexibility of workstations. According to Choe, there’s not a single traditional classroom in the entire building. Lecture rooms double as movable workstations and “student collaboration pods” allow wireless screen sharing in a technologyenhanced classroom—and in corners of otherwise unused space throughout the building.

As students traverse the halls of the Life Sciences Building in new territory, they can look forward to a building lifespan of 50 years, according to LMU’s press release about the building’s opening. To many, the expansive building is a promising first step toward LMU’s reach for success in new and diverse areas in the years ahead.

“We haven’t even fathomed all the possibilities,” said Choe.

The Life Sciences Building (left) has over 8,200 square feet of solar panels on its roof, producing about ten percent of the energy needed to keep the building running. (Photo: Emilia Shelton | Loyolan)

Thirty-five research and teaching laboratories (below) were filled with equipment over the past several weeks in preparation for the first day of classes Monday.

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This issue, Asst. News Editor Anna Sugiura Thisdown issue,with Managing sat junior Editor Danengineer Raffety electrical sits down with Head major Ocean Zhang, Coach Max Good, who biked across the head coach of the country with OnePulse LMU’s men’s basketball this summer. team to talk about the upcoming season.

What was it like biking across the country in two months?

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Where did you go during your trip?

It goes from California to Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia, [Washington] D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. I probably forgot some.

What was your favorite memory?

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You can’t summarize the months of amazing memories into one moment, but if I had to do so, we were fortunate to meet an FBI agent in D.C. and he gave us a private tour of the FBI building. It was important to see the people who live a different life, and he has to put his life on the line every day, similar to what we do. We respect him for what he does like he respected us.

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LMU received several rankings in the Princeton Review’s latest “Best 380 Colleges” list.

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It was pretty life changing. It’s really hard to put into words, but it is something that you find a way to lose yourself in nature.

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Princeton Review ranks LMU 17th happiest college

There is a new reason to smile on campus: LMU is one of the happiest schools in the nation, according to The Princeton Review.

Every year, the Princeton Review releases “The Best 380 Colleges,” which ranks universities throughout the U.S. In the 2016 edition of the report, LMU was voted the 17th Happiest School, the 11th Most Beautiful Campus and the seventh campus with Students Most Engaged in Community Service.

When the rankings were released in August, students seemed particularly pleased that LMU was named one of the happiest schools.

Senior accounting major Joseph Meregillano believes that the ranking is well-deserved, and that the strong sense of community on campus fosters a happy environment.

“I agree with LMU being one of the happier schools. I just feel like the people here are really awesome, and everything

here is positive and there’s no negativity around here,” said Meregillano. “It’s not cutthroat and competitive like other schools are. I feel like everyone’s here to help each other out.”

Although new to campus, freshman biochemistry major Jessica Torres expressed how fortunate she feels to be studying at a university with a reputation for having happy students.

“I think it’s great we have such a great sense of community here at LMU, and I’m excited to be a part of that,” Torres said.

Students are not the only ones proud of the recognition.

Stephen Ujlaki, Dean of the School of Film and Television, shared how thrilled he and other staff members were upon learning the news. He also provided some suggestions on how students could be even happier.

“At the time that it came out, all the deans and the Provost [Joseph Hellige] were very happy.

They were in fact wondering what was the reason for it … but I think that if you look around and if you’re at the school for awhile, you realize that people do seem to be generally happy,” Ujlaki said. “My only personal wish is that [students] would also be happy, but work harder – because I think they could be even happier if they got more done academically – but that’s just my personal opinion. But

I’m very happy that they’re happy.”

This year, the Princeton Review surveyed approximately 358 students per school, resulting in a grand total of about 136,000 students in the U.S. Students answered 80 questions about topics such as their campus, student life, academics and more. The surveys allowed The Princeton Review to compile lists of the top 20 colleges in 62 categories ranging from Best Career Services to Best College Dorms to Best Campus Food Spots in the past four years.

What would you say was the most difficult part?

Honestly, probably the bugs. When you get into the Midwest, like in Kansas, the bugs there — they are the dominant group.

They don’t give a crap about human beings.

What made you want to do this?

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It started when my friend–she works for the organization [One Pulse]–referred me to do something crazy like that. What made me confirm the decision was they gave me so much tips and so much advice. I think they are the real MVPs.

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Do you have any inspirations that kept you going?

I think what inspired me the most was the team sport. What inspired me were my [OnePulse] teammates. It’s not just me. I couldn’t do this just by myself. Like when the bike broke down or if someone got hurt, like when we’d blow a flat tire, you got the team to support you both morally and physically. We had a really organized team. I [would] say all of my teammates. They were there for me. They are incredible.

Would you ever do it again?

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Probably not. I saw the moments and close calls that I’ve been through and I figured that those moments can go the other way if they weren’t handled correctly. So if you really enjoy adventure, if you want to put your life out there to experience the amazing journey, it’s definitely worth it. It’s definitely more of a mental challenge than physical.

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Is there anything else you want to tell LMU?

I read this quote beforehand, and I think it is really important to me. It is, “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” So I think if that’s the lifestyle you are going by, definitely go out there to be adventurous. You only live once.

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JASPA honors Bove, LMU CARES and Sauceda for their work in student affairs JASPA from Page 3

LMU CARES was recognized for its programs, workshops and services that give students effective tools to meet their needs and to resolve conflicts that may hinder the educational process.

“I think it’s really humbling and amazing for us to have been recognized with such an award, especially given that it grew out of both student interest and student feedback.

I also think it really increased

dialogue and conversations on campus,” said Director of LMU CARES Briana Maturi.

Maturi has two main goals that she hopes to accomplish this upcoming school year. First, she wants to invite incoming students to her workshops, and she calls for students to attend one of her sessions if they have not already done so. Second, she plans to focus on bystander intervention and bring students into that ongoing conversation.

ASLMU President David

Tassone sees LMU CARES as a vital aspect of campus life.

“LMU CARES creates an environment where students can safely report sexual and interpersonal misconduct to administration and staff. Many individuals have been affected by sexual assault whether it may be personal or through a close friend or family member,” he said. “Be comfortable being uncomfortable, have the difficult conversation and stand up for what you believe is right.

It can happen to anyone, male

or female, you or me; no one is exempt from sexual assault.”

Maturi invites students and organizations that are passsionate about topics such as healthy relationships, sexual assault prevention or consent to work with her in the future. “Everything that we do at LMU CARES has grown out of what you all, as students, have said that you needed and wanted and I think that’s huge,” said Maturi.

Finally, JASPA posthumously honored Marshall Sauceda

for the Outstanding Commitment to Diversity and Social Justice award. He served as LMU’s associate vice president for student affairs until he retired in fall 2014.

He was also responsible for creating LMU’s Student Development Services, now known as the Department of Ethinic and Intercultural Services (EIS).

On Dec. 4, 2014, Sauceda passed away from cancer at 60 years old. He worked with LMU since 1997 as the assistant dean for student development.

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LMU School of Film and Television ranked 8th in the country by Hollywood Reporter For the second year in a row, LMU SFTV was highly ranked by THR. Thomas May News Intern @laloyolan

The Hollywood Reporter ranked the LMU School of Film and Television (SFTV) 8th best in the country in August.

This is the second year in a row that SFTV has ranked 8th in the Top 25 American Film Schools, rivaling neighbors USC (1st), UCLA (4th) and Chapman University (7th).

The rankings were released in the August issue of The Hollywood Reporter, and were compiled by interviewing deans, students, industry experts and alumni, and the campus location and access to new film technologies were also contributing factors.

The competition continues to grow each year as LMU climbs the list. With prospective SFTV students paying close attention to film school rankings, SFTV’s position plays a huge role in the

admission process.

Christopher Perpich, a sophomore screenwriting major, discussed what these rankings mean to SFTV. “I don’t think it will affect the film school itself except for in terms of admissions. These ratings are important to students because they open up avenues to get internships and jobs in the future,” he said.

The Hollywood Reporter contacted LMU alumnus and director of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and 2, Francis Lawrence (’91).

Lawrence explained how the LMU campus won him over.

“I applied to a couple of schools,” he said, “but after I toured Loyola, I actually canceled my applications to the others.”

However, the beautiful campus is not the only reason SFTV stands in the top 10.

The Hollywood Reporter acknowledged the 400 companies who are partnered with SFTV to provide internships to students.

With 100 students interning at companies like Disney and Paramount each year, SFTV

provides students with an opportunity to get valuable experience.

LMU’s unique relationship with these companies is something The Hollywood Reporter considered when assembling their rankings.

The article also mentions the three-year partnership between SFTV and the independent film organization Ghetto Film School (GFS) that was announced in June. Through this collaboration, SFTV is organizing a course in visual storytelling and production for high school students. The course will be taught on LMU’s campus during the summer and will provide SFTV students the opportunity to mentor fellow GFS students.

The President and Founder of the GFS Joe Hall expressed his excitement at working with SFTV in a press release from PR Newswire.

“LMU SFTV is nationallyrecognized for its outstanding program which shares our approach to nurturing the next generation of great American storytellers,” he said.

Garrett Backstrom, a sophomore

film major, explains how the ranking position will impact the future of SFTV. “It’s great for the film school because it will continue to expand and acquire more equipment to offer students. We have access to the same cameras as the professionals, such as the RED Dragon,” he said.

The Hollywood Reporter article cites USC’s access to new film technologies as one of the critical reasons USC has lead the rankings for three consecutive years. SFTV provides students the opportunity to participate hands on with professional grade equipment for assignments and student projects.

The RED Dragon, a camera used by professionals to film blockbuster movies, is available for SFTV students to use.

Natasha Benham, a sophomore film production major, expressed her own hopes.

“A strong ranking will only push our school to improve and be its best,” she said.

LMU is located in the most competitive region for film schools, with seven out of the top 10 schools located in Southern

California. SFTV has been competing against the likes of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, located only 12 miles away, since it was established in 2001. The SFTV has worked hard to climb 11 spots in the past four years and hopes to continue the success.

“It proves how hard our students and faculty are working,” Benham said.

Dean of SFTV Stephen Ujlaki explained how rankings increase awareness of LMU. “Rankings are very important because they raise the visibility not only of the School of Film and Television, but LMU as a whole,” he said.

When Ujlaki joined LMU in 2010, the SFTV was struggling to make it into the top 20. Only five years later, LMU has cemented its position as an elite film school, thanks to the hard work from students and faculty.

“It’s validation from the industry that we are doing our job, which is to provide our students with the best chance to succeed by offering an academic experience that combines critical thinking and film craft,” Ujlaki said.

Transportation problems force Special Olympics athletes to spend night at LMU LMU hosted Special Olympics athletes in Gersten Pavilion and Burns Back Court.

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A series of logistical problems led to an overnight stay of about 1,500 Special Olympic athletes and their coaches in Gersten Pavilion and Burns Back Court this past summer. The 2015 Summer Special Olympics’ teams hailed from everywhere from China to Kenya, among the 165 total nationalities represented.

On July 21, after long flights for many of the visitors, LMU was meant to serve as a welcome center, a registration facility for the organization and a rest stop before participants traveled to their respective host towns.

However, problems with the athletes’ transportation soon arose after many participants’ already delayed flight arrived at LAX. The overnight arrangement was led by the Director of LMU Conference Services Trish Carlson and various campus departments, including LMU Hospitality, Public Safety, Student Housing, University Relations, Athletics and Facilities Management. The Los Angeles police and fire departments, as well as the Red Cross, also helped procure the best possible provisions and accommodations amid the unprecedented circumstances.

Unreliable transportation methods had created several scheduling conflicts.

“The arrangements fell apart because of the delayed flights.

Buses were leaving earlier than they were expected to go. We ended up with 1,500 people with nowhere to go ... Even the police and fire departments were transporting [athletes] from LAX who were sleeping on the curb to come over here and spend the night,” LMU Athletic Director Dr. William Husak said. “It was a perfect storm of what could have gone wrong.”

Rich Perelman, Special Olympics spokesman, described the situation as “a confluence of factors. If there had been one thing that went wrong,” he added, “we could’ve attacked that.”

Associate Vice President for Administration Services Michael Wong said, “Some guests spent up to 12 hours in Gersten and Burns [following arrival]. The Red Cross also assisted by providing blankets for the guests.

By midday, Special Olympics was able to transport all of the delegates from LMU to their host towns.”

Ray Dennis, assistant vice president of Auxiliary Management Business Services, who facilitated support once the hold ups surfaced, added, “LMU Hospitality by Sodexo provided emergency meals, such as breakfast/lunch, and we had bottled water ready from our emergency supply.”

“Most of the athletes weren’t worried about it, considering it ‘a big adventure’ since they knew they were going to their host towns first and not directly to the games, so it wouldn’t affect their performance,” said Perelman.

“Most of those unhappy with the situation were coaches and delegation leaders.”

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This past summer, thousands of Special Olympics athletes slept in Gersten Pavilion (above) after issues concerning transportation arose. Several LMU programs collaborated to provide food and water for the athletes.

Medical complications did arise such as seizures and a few hospital visits, but these are not uncommon occurrences among Special Olympics athletes.

According to Perelman, one athlete found a box to sleep in which offered sound protection and blocked out the gym lights.

Although the news media and others present made fun of him, “he thought it was great,” as did Perelman himself. “Our primary interest was the safety and security of the athletes, and that was preserved,” he said.

Despite the unfortunate situation, “nobody was left behind, no one was stranded, no one was hurt … the games overall were a tremendous success … the host towns were fantastic … it worked out beautifully,” said Perelman. All

the athletes returned from their host towns that Friday, July 24, to their housing on the UCLA and USC campuses, and the games themselves received over 13 hours of coverage along with around 20.16 million viewers tuning in on ESPN. Not only were the games a success, but the athletes and their audiences, both live and at home, participated in an important 47-year-old tradition.

The Special Olympics has played an important role in the recognition and appreciation of those with intellectual disabilities.

“The games give people the opportunity to see these men and women in action ... see these folks perform just like you would see Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and other Olympic athletes.

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is to showcase that people with intellectual disabilities can compete and contribute to society [just like anyone else],” he said.

“We are extremely proud of LMU’s support of the Special Olympics and quick thinking on the part of the LMU team to provide hospitality for the international athletes and delegates,” said Wong.

“As a 1981 Loyola Law School graduate ... I was very proud to be a lion and to be back on the campus. I couldn’t be prouder of what work happened at the university, especially from Trish [Carlson],” said Perelman.

“We want to thank Loyola.

We couldn’t have had a better partner, especially when things got challenging.”

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Rather than being the “best kept secret on LMU is in a period of flux and growth. As the hill,” as Snyder called the campus in a new developments make the campus feel conversation with Loyolan staff, he believes unrecognizable at times, we encourage you to that LMU deserves to be recognized outside think about the mainstays of LMU’s identity.

Los Angeles and throughout the world. With a Welcome change, growth and a strengthened branding initiative and other plans that he will connection between LMU and the rest of the unveil at his Oct. 6 inauguration, Snyder will world, but never forget the foundations that begin setting these goals in motion this year. make our university what it is.

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1. Getting together with friends, both old and new: Get ready for a week filled with statements like “How was your summer?” or “Where did you intern?”

As trivial as these comments may be, the details of everyone’s summers are pretty interesting. Whether you’re a freshman catching up with your friends from orientation or an involved senior, it’s exciting to see familiar faces and discover new ones.

2. Back to school outfits: So what if you’re in college? Back to school outfits are just as important as when we were in high school. It’s been a good three months since you’ve seen everyone, and they have yet to see your summer wardrobe.

Here’s your chance to make new friends by complimenting everyone’s outfits.

Plus, you’re guaranteed to receive some compliments yourself.

3. The weather: Odds are that the sunshine will continue for the first few months of school, which will be spent going to the beach or sunbathing in Sunken Garden. Catching up with friends doesn’t have to be spent in the Lair or the Lion’s Den when you can soak up the sun by going on a hike or driving down the Pacific Coast Highway.

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Admit it – you’re secretly excited to start or be back for another school year. at LMU. 4. New classes: With a new schedule, you can’t help but be a little excited to read your syllabus on the first day of class and see what’s in store for the semester. Maybe you’re finally able to take an interesting elective or upper division class, or perhaps it’s a core class that might be surprisingly fun. And if you’re one of the few people who’s not that enthusiastic about learning? Some professors have already listed the days classes are canceled.

5. Campus changes: Jazzman’s is now a Starbucks? Pizza Hut and Mein Bowl instead of WOW? A giant new life sciences building? LMU has finally implemented a variety of changes to campus culture that will soon be improving our lives.

New changes don’t stop at just food

and building revamps. Students are now adjusting to new schedules with four-unit classes and are figuring out what to do without Convo. While some students may be disappointed, change has the possibility to be exciting – just think about our new musically-inclined university president, Dr. Timothy Law Snyder.

With all of these changes, new adventures and opportunities will arise for anyone from freshmen to seniors. So get pumped, get ready and get excited for LMU’s best year yet.

This is the opinion of Jackie Jones, a senior English major from La Habra, California. Email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.

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Orienting yourself as a transfer at LMU Litz Blitz Sarah Litz

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ost students are lucky: They come to their new university and the thought of leaving never crosses their minds. But many students aren’t so fortunate, and that may even be you. You may not love your first school, you may have made mistakes or maybe you just needed a change of pace.

Whatever the reason you decided to transfer, what matters is you decided to transfer to LMU. According to LMU’s Undergraduate Admission website, there are more than 500 transfer students every year.

This means 500 students decide to leave their first institution and start fresh. Five hundred new students came to LMU for an education and to live by the mission statement, to make our community even more diverse.

As a transfer myself, I know the process wasn’t an easy one. After immersing yourself in one culture at one institution, it’s hard to make the decision to leave. But for whatever reason, you just knew that it had to be done. You trusted your instinct, and now you’re here starting a brave, new experience along with many other past and present transfers.

Jenna Peterson, a junior communication studies major and transfer orientation leader, transferred to LMU her sophomore year. Peterson said she was determined to make the

most of her LMU experience even though she knew it would be shorter than most students’.

“LMU does an incredible job making transfer students feel supported and embraced— not just during the first week of school, but during his or her whole LMU experience,” Peterson said. “When I got my acceptance to transfer to LMU last fall, it was so much more than a letter. It was the fresh start I needed to not only get college right the second time around, but to finally feel at home.”

Being a transfer student means starting over not just once — which may have been hard enough — but starting over two or three times in the span of a few short years. While that’s not easy, people are always around campus to offer a helping hand.

Kaitlin Quigley, junior English major and orientation coordinator, organizes orientation activities to help incoming students become acquainted with the campus and each other.

“I hope that by attending orientation, incoming students don’t feel as nervous about starting a new chapter here at LMU,” Quigley said. “What’s great about the orientation program is that the orientation leaders are able to act as mentors to the new students and offer them guidance and advice. They start to get to know their peers and create friends, but also have another person they can turn to that has been at LMU if they have any questions or just need to talk.”

It may not happen all at once, but once you let it happen, you will become a Lion. Through

orientation, clubs, organizations, classes, sports or simply making that one great friend in that one class that one time, you’ll find a place here.

Katie Lewis, junior theatre arts major, said she transferred from University of Arizona to LMU because she wanted a small school with a hands-on approach to her education. After going through the transfer process herself, she decided to become a transfer orientation leader to help students successfully come to LMU. “It’s cliché, but get involved.

Try anything and everything until you find a community,” Lewis said.

“Say ‘yes’ to any opportunity even if it’s out of your comfort zone.”

But some things are easier said than done. It’ll take time to adjust, especially because we’ve been through the first round of the college experience already.

“While it may seem overwhelming at first, I believe that jumping headfirst into the chaos of it all is the best way to find your place at LMU,” Peterson said.

“So allow yourself to be embraced by this incredible community of unique and inspiring individuals and all that they have to offer because when you do, you won’t feel like a transfer student anymore, but an LMU Lion.”

Step out of your past and step into your future. Your past with another university only led you one step closer to becoming a Lion. So, transfers, jump on in, and welcome to LMU.

This is the opinion of Sarah Litz, a senior English major from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinion, or email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.

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Undeclared but still prepared: It’s possible For Christie’s Sake

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hat’s your major?” It’s one of the most asked questions on a college campus, especially at the beginning of the school year, when there are so many people to meet and only so many icebreakers to use.

This important decision that students are all asked to make at the wide-eyed age of 18 defines what we want to do for the rest of our lives. But what about the people who are unsure about what they want to do — which, let’s be honest, is probably the majority of people under the age of 25?

According to University Advisor Shelby Schaefer Erickson, there are approximately 200 undeclared students at LMU, including Julia Palmer, an undeclared sophomore. She said, “I couldn’t decide on one major, so I decided to take some different classes before deciding. People always tell me there’s no rush and I don’t have to decide right away.”

Undeclared majors are in a rare position of power that allows them the freedom to explore and be honest with themselves while they search for their passion. It is not a position of hopeless wandering, but rather one of reflection and selfdiscovery.

Maria Ullmann, sophomore health and human sciences major, entered LMU undeclared.

“It was really tough going into freshman year not knowing what I was going to do with my life,” Ullmann said, “By second semester I realized I needed to find something that I wanted to do for the rest of my life, something that was me.”

Deciding to enter college as an undeclared student is a unique opportunity to explore what the university has to offer before committing to one specific area of study — an option that is oftentimes overlooked. It’s OK to not know exactly what those passions are when you first start college; all you need is curiosity.

Being undeclared allows students to be curious and follow their interests, wherever those may take them.

Many students feel pressured to make a decision and commit to a specific major before even stepping foot on campus. While

this works for some, many are left feeling unsure about their major without having the ability to step out of their comfort zone and see if they might thrive in a new environment.

“LMU has many fields of study to which students have never been exposed. It’s hard to commit to something you’ve never experienced,” Erickson said.

Committing to one major hinders a student’s ability to explore his or her diverse interests. While there are opportunities to take elective classes, many classes in various fields of study are exclusive to those in the specific major.

These constrictions are necessary to allow students to take the classes needed to graduate in a timely manner.

However, they also restrict many from exploring their different passions.

“I just don’t know what I want to do yet, and I don’t think it’s bad to be indecisive at this point. I just tell people I’m going to figure it out as I go,” added Palmer.

This perspective is shared by many other students who are still finding their way and don’t want to be judged for needing more time to make such an important decision.

“Last year, a student told us: ‘Being undeclared means being honest’,” Erickson said. “While many college students are, understandably, unsure of their long-term goals, undeclared students state directly, ‘I’m trying to figure it all out and keep myself open.’ When undeclared students share their stories, questions and concerns

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Don’t fret if you haven’t picked your major; take the opportunity to explore various fields of study. about the future, they invite rich conversations with peers, family, staff and faculty about their passions.”

While the majority of students at LMU have declared a major, it is safe to say very few actually know exactly what they want to do with their lives.

There is nothing wrong with not knowing and embracing the

unknown with excitement for the potential greatness we all have within ourselves.

This is the opinion of Christie Calucchia, a junior humanities major from Las Vegas, NV. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinon, or email slitz@theloyolan.com.

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SLMU released the official lineup for this year’s Fallapalooza music festival on the first day of classes, and it certainly started the year on a positive note.

ASLMU announced through its Facebook page that Walk the Moon will headline the Sept. 20 event, with DJ duo The Jane Doze as their opener. In addition, the festival will kick off at 4 p.m. with a performance by the winner of the upcoming school-wide Battle of the Bands competition.

Walk the Moon has blazed through the Billboard charts with their latest album, “Talking is Hard.” The band reinvented their sound for this album to create a particularly ‘80s and early ‘90s feel. The members employ less conventional instruments like synthesizers and rain sticks to convey an unexpected, happy-go-lucky sound. They love to have fun with music, which

is clear from both their onstage presence and their online personas. They are known for doing ambitious music covers, especially through their Instagram series, “TALKINGcovers,” where they do short covers of everything from Creed to Ozzy Osbourne.

Senior music major Nicole Lee, director of performance events for ASLMU, said, “We felt that by bringing a full live band who has had huge recent radio exposure, it would create a different environment and experience for the LMU community.”

Choosing the lineup for Fallapalooza is no easy task. The decision is up to ASLMU’s programming committee ­that is devoted to facilitating and executing various entertainment events on campus. Members and leaders of the committee are trusted with contacting agents and artists and ultimately making sure the event goes on without any problems.

The Jane Doze, made up of Jen Mozenter and Claire Schlissel, left their day jobs in the backend of the music business to pursue music careers of their own.

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ASLMU recently announced that the band Walk the Moon will headline Fallapalooza on Sept. 20 with DJ duo The Jane Doze as their opener. cause they shared a passion for remixing songs, and that passion hasn’t slowed. Their high energy and high quality sound will set the mood for the event.

ASLMU President David Tassone said many factors went into the decision.

“We wanted to bring a female artist onto campus, because Ni-

cole felt that we haven’t had as many female artists recognized through these types of concerts, so we wanted to highlight that,” Tassone said. “And so that’s one of the reasons why we love The Jane Doze; we know that they’re an up-and-coming female duo that have been doing some great things in the music industry.”

“I’m expecting high energy and dancing. I’ve heard so many people who have gone to Walk the Moon concerts before, and every single person I have talked to has had a phenomenal time and came back loving the band even more,” said Tassone.

What’s more, ASLMU members that were in charge of choosing the lineup for Fallapalooza have had to keep the process a secret s­ince May. Schlissel said keeping it under wraps is “extremely hard,” but “it’s always hard to keep exciting news that you’re really proud of a secret.”

Students throughout campus are excited, even the freshman students experiencing their first week of school. Freshman undeclared major Maddie Densmore said, “I think it’s so nice that we have such fun and exciting events here that we can enjoy right on campus. I think it will be really fun to see them with my new classmates on this beautiful campus.”

This is the opinion of Kelsey Mangan, a senior English major from San Jose, California. Tweet comments to @kmaaaan_ or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.

Service trips offer more than just philanthropy Sunday Thoughts Heather Domingo Life+Arts Intern

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esides having a breathtaking campus and a friendly community that will guide you through your college career, LMU is also renowned for having students who spend their time analyzing social justice issues and engaging in a wide range of communities to learn about the issues that go way beyond the Bluff. In fact, as an institution, we are ranked seventh among 380 colleges nationwide for having “Students Most Engaged in Community Service,” according to the Princeton Review.

While all colleges stress the importance of “academic excellence,” at LMU what is equally important is “the service of faith and promotion of justice.” LMU emphasizes that students grow and develop morally, socially and culturally to be wellrounded and engaged citizens. This foundation of Jesuit values is what makes us stand out from most universities, and it’s why LMU students keep working towards service.

The first step to getting the complete college experience is to maximize the opportunities LMU has to offer. Sign up for a trip through Ignacio Companions (IC) or Alternative Break (AB), which many students have found to be an invaluable addition to their educations.

Lauren De La Torre, a senior sociology major, went on an IC trip to Tanzania. “I am grateful for the long-lasting friendships which developed and the opportunity to deepen my faith and see the world through new lenses,” De La Torre said.

This past July, six students, a faculty and a staff member went on a two week AB trip to the Philippines to study women, labor and land rights. I was one of the fortunate participants who had the chance to

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LMU students learn to enrich their academic experience by including service trips in place of other breaks usually reserved for vacations. Philanthropic travel through programs like Ignacio Companions and Alternative Breaks further emphasize LMU’s mission of supporting social justice issues. learn about the social injustices that run rampant in the island nation.

Not only were we immersed in a completely different country, language and culture, but we also had the opportunity to meet female political prisoners who were incarcerated for the simple act of campaigning for basic human rights. We heard the stories of experienced farmers who have worked their entire lives farming for subsistence, only to have their lands taken from them because of unclear borders. Our group also connected with families whose lives are endangered everyday by forceful military threats due to homelessness and poverty.

Going on an AB or IC trip offers new perspectives on how to approach problems, think critically

and how to treat others. Senior civil engineering major Meghan Murphy said, “I returned from the Philippines over a month ago, but I still think about it every day. I think about the way my decisions and my purchases affect people around the world and in the U.S. This experience encouraged me to be a better active and global citizen.”

Nia Archer, a senior health and human science major, commented on her experience. “Our AB trip to the Philippines has definitely encouraged me to think differently in terms of just how I view America’s involvement in other countries,” Archer said. “I would motivate others to go on an AB trip because, though they may know about a specific topic, such as land rights or

human trafficking, it is a totally different experience to actually see it first-hand.”

Angie Ipong, one of the speakers during the AB Philippines trip, is a leader of an agricultural union. She encouraged the formation of international connections to fight social justice issues. “We need to be connected because the problem we have here in the Philippines is not just our problem, it’s a problem of the world.

[Students] coming here is one way of getting connected; not just in words, not just in email, but something that is real,” she said.

Our two-week-long trip may not have permanently changed the world, but it is one step towards change. The people we met are looking for others who are willing

to listen to their stories and understand where they are coming from and we, as LMU students, have the power to do it through these programs.

If you want to have your own service trip experience, there are many AB and IC programs similar to the Philippines trip that are offered through offices like the Center for Service and Action and Campus Ministry. The Center for Service and Action can be reached at (310) 3382959 and Campus Ministry can be reached at (310) 338-2860 for additional information.

This is the opinion of Heather Domingo, sophomore political science major from Bakersfield, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanArts or email kmangan@ theloyolan.com.

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Students use summer to break into industry Britt Wit Elliot Britt

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ummer vacation has come to an end and Lions are now back on the Bluff.

There are two types of college students: those who spend their summer vacations working or interning, and those who spend their breaks worshipping Netflix and catching up on hours upon hours of lost sleep. We interviewed three LMU students who certainly made the most out of their summers and excelled in their craft as entertainers.

A few months ago, it seemed like backto-school ads were nearly flooding TV channels. One of the recent Best Buy commercials featured one of LMU’s own: Tyler Peterson, a senior English major from Los Angeles. If you missed him in the commercial, you might’ve seen him as Young Marshall in “How I Met Your Mother.”

Elliot Britt (EB): Was this your first commercial? If so, how did it compare to expectations? If not, how did it compare to other experiences you’ve had working in the industry?

Tyler isn’t the only actor on campus; Natalie Sharp, a sophomore theatre arts major from Vancouver, Canada, filmed an episode of “Untold Stories of the ER” this summer. She also worked on the show last summer, in addition to a role on “Supernatural.”

Elliot Britt (EB): When did you first get involved in acting? Why did you decide to pursue it?

Natalie Sharp (NS): I first got involved in acting when I watched “The Lizzie McGuire Movie.” I pointed to the screen and said, “I want to do what she is doing.” Once I started, I could not stop. I pursue acting because it’s the best job in the world; you remind people what it means to be human every day. If my job is to make people laugh, how could it not get any better?

EB: So you worked on “Untold Stories of the ER” this summer. What was that like?

Tyler Peterson (TP): I did a lot of commercials as a kid, but I hadn’t done one for a few years, so it was really fun to do one again! This particular one was shot really quickly, so I was only on set for about two hours, which is fun, but there’s not a lot of time to look around and take it in. Since I hadn’t done a commercial in a while, I think I was expecting it to be a little more relaxed, but it was still great.

EB: How’d you manage to land the part in the commercial?

TP: I basically just auditioned for it and got a callback. A few days later, they told me I had to show up and shoot it the next day. It was great!

EB: What was it like to play Young Marshall on “How I Met Your Mother?”

TP: It was really unique. I shot my first episode when I was 12, so I couldn’t really grasp the concept of the show, or what I was doing. I came back for another episode, I think in Season 5, and by then the show had really gained traction and popularity so walking onto the stage even for the very brief amount of time I was there was intimidating. But I was able to spend time with the regulars, and they were really cool and smart and you kind of forget that these NS: I was on this show last summer as well, and that was my first TV appearance.

It was great to be back. Funny story — this was the one audition I thought I blew. I got [the script] at 11 p.m. the night before and my audition was at 9 a.m. the next morning. [My lines] were not memorized, but somehow that did me justice. I played the role of Kelly, the emotional, high-maintenance, disheveled Barbie doll girlfriend EB: How’d you like working on “Supernatural?”

NS: I was a part of the fan fiction episode of season 10. It was an episode that was dedicated to the fans of the show. I played the character Maggie, who plays one of the brothers, Sam, in the “Supernatural” musical. Watching the episode will make it make sense! Long story short, I quit the musical, get kidnapped by a scarecrow, trapped in a boiler room with Sam and attack a beautiful, elegant demon. Thumbs up.

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EB: Do you plan on pursuing acting in your future? Is it something you’d like to see yourself doing full time?

TP: I would love to. But there’s a ton of other stuff I would love to do in the film industry. So if acting works out, great, but if not I’d be really happy writing, directing or editing.

EB: What’s been your favorite experience of your career as an actress thus far?

NS: To be honest, my favorite role was Juror 8 in “Twelve Angry Men,” put on by St. Thomas Aquinas High School when I was in 12th grade. I was the lead character, and a man. It was a huge growth experience, and it was the only role I really fought for. This show had an important message, and I was glad I got to be the one to lead it.

EB: Do you see yourself continuing to act for a long time?

NS: It is my dream and I will not stop pursuing it. The people who don’t make it are the ones who give up. Persistence is key, and if you love it, like I do, then it makes it that much easier!

Sophomore theatre arts major Natalie Sharp (right), can be seen on both “Untold Stories of the ER” and the hit sci-fi/drama series, “Supernatural.” via Kevin Clark

Similar to Sharp, Kit Johnston has been involved in the entertainment industry for a while now. You can find Kit, a sophomore marketing major from Dallas, walking around campus, but you can also see her in the catalogs of JCPenney and Earthbound Trading Company.

KJ: Going to New York Fashion Week and meeting the shoe designer Steve Madden. I sat next to him at a show where everyone was dressed in long designer gowns and tuxedos while he was wearing jeans and a baseball cap.

I talked to him for quite a bit. Honestly, one of the coolest guys I’ve ever met.

Elliot Britt (EB): When did you start modeling, and why did you decide to pursue it?

EB: What other brands have you worked for in the past?

Kit Johnston (KJ): I started modeling when I was 13. In middle school, I realized I was absolutely terrible at sports and needed to find a hobby I was good at, so I tried out acting and modeling. Turns out I wasn’t too great at acting, but luckily my awkwardly long limbs made for a great modeling career.

EB: What have you been up to this summer with regard to your modeling career?

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Kit Johnston may look familiar; she has appeared in catalogs for both JCPenney and Earthbound Trading Company. She was also featured on Vogue Italia online.

KJ: This summer, I shot a good bit of catalog work with JCPenney and Earthbound Trading Company. I also did a test shoot with one of my favorite photographers and a photo from that shoot ended up being accepted by Vogue Italia online. I never thought I would see myself on the Vogue Italia website, so that was pretty cool.

EB: What’s been your coolest experience in the modeling industry thus far?

KJ: I’ve been working for so long that the list goes on and on. JCPenney has always been my biggest client. I used to do a lot of runway shows for Oscar de la Renta and those were a blast.

EB: Do you have a favorite brand you enjoy modeling for? If so, what is it and why?

KJ: I couldn’t say I have a particular favorite, I really enjoy all the shoots I go to. If I had to pick one, I’d say JCPenney; I’ve shot for them so many times that the studio’s crew is basically family now.

From acting to modeling, students are already working hard at building their careers in the entertainment industry. LMU is known for having driven students, and these three certainly emphasize that reputation.

This is the opinion of Elliot Britt, a sophomore finance major from Maple Grove, Minnesota. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.

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Back to school fashion: fall trends and style The Maria Problem Maria Nelson

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he start of a new term means that it is once again time to update your style for the season ahead. Below we have rounded up five of the most important runway trends for fall and the best ways to incorporate them into your current wardrobe. Keep in mind that trends come and go; the true challenge is feeling awesome and having fun incorporating new elements into your look.

‘70s Mainstays The ‘70s trend has carried over from the spring runways straight into fall. From Marc Jacobs to Chloe, flared denim, turtle neck knits and pussy bow blouses are the name of the game. Channel your inner Joni Mitchell or Art Garfunkel and stick to earth tones like copper brown, burnt orange and cream. If you didn’t get the memo last season, denim is a neutral: jean skirts, jumpsuits, flares, and jackets are mainstays of this look. Ladies, try switching out your go-to pumps for a pair of platform clogs. Guys, complete your look with a skinny scarf à la Mick Jagger during the early days of the Rolling Stones.

Androgynous “Gender is a context and context is often gendered,” read the manifesto at the Fall 2015 Prada men’s runway show, which featured both male and female models in utilitarian garb. Over the years the androgynous trend has often manifested itself as menswear reinterpreted for women, but as these last few

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Looking for a way to freshen up your back-to-school style this fall semester? Try piling on layers of varying patterns and textures for an artsy and eclectic vibe. A headscarf is another great option for adding a flair of the eccentric to your look.

seasons have seen designers questioning their own assumptions about gender, more truly gender neutral collections have arisen. The best way to incorporate this trend into your back-to-school wardrobe is to dress to express your truest self, be that in pleated trousers paired with a lace top–like those seen at Gucci–or in minimalist tunics in the style of those shown at Prada.

Funeral-core The Valentino, Thom Browne and Altuzarra runways showed 19th century-inspired ensembles that look plucked out of an episode of “Penny Dreadful.” Skip the dowdy hemlines and maintain a little edge in a sheer ruffled high-neck blouse. Throw on a pair of black skinnies and block-heeled Chelsea boots and you’re set. While the Victorian vibes were

strong this season, Funeral-core, as coined by writer Esther Levy, also encompases all-black styles with a more modern feel. Look for layering inspiration from experts in minimalism like Alexander Wang and Dion Lee. Eclectic Eccentric Iris Apfel and Margot Tenenbaum are the patron saints of this trend. You can thank Gucci and Creatures of Comfort for breathing new life into your old stash of thrift store finds and hand-me-downs from your wacky aunt.

To capture this trend for everyday, the key is layering. Disparate patterns in cohesive colorways, silk neck scarves and opulent accessories, think brooches and mismatched statement earrings, are all encouraged. This trend is a great excuse to dig out any vintage threads you’ve been hanging on to. Top everything off

with a cozy camel duster and a strong spritz of perfume and you’re good to go.

Collegiate Chic This trend, as seen at Max Mara, Hermès and Louis Vuitton, is less about proudly sporting your LMU gear all day every day (although that’s okay, too!), and more about looking polished in that East Coast Ivy League kind of way. Knee socks, loafers and suit sets all make the grade. For guys, pull your references from films like “Dead Poets Society” and “The Social Network”—we’re talking the Winklevosses here, not Zuckerberg. Gals, think the oversized knits, longline blazers, and midi length skirts like those seen in “Mona Lisa Smile.”

This is the opinion of Maria Nelson, a senior communication studies major from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email mnelson@theloyolan.com.

Staff picks: first week of school soundtrack The Lowdoon Nicole Muldoon

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ooking for something to help you readjust to life on the Bluff? These songs may do the trick.

San Cisco – “Too Much Time Together” Hey, summer — nothing personal, but you were a bit overbearing after a month or so.

The newest, catchiest track by indie pop band San Cisco perfectly depicts my personal feelings about summer break. It’s nice in small doses, but three months is definitely too much time to be under that summer spell.

Too Much time together by san cisco

circles (feat. vanic) by machineheart

Julia Holter – “Sea Calls Me Home” There’s nothing quite like the gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean from campus. During summer break, it was difficult not to miss the beautiful sight of the beach in the distance. Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Julia Holter clearly understands: In her newly released baroque pop ballad, she crafts an enchanting ode to the sea that evokes the Beach Boys’ more sentimental songs. It brings to mind the comforting experience of coming back to LMU with the sea nearby, welcoming us all home.

Tove Styrke - “Number One” Swedish Idol contestant Tove Styrke has released some of the catchiest pop tracks that I’ve heard in a while. One of her latest songs, “Number One,” is the perfect mood booster for any lulls you may be experiencing while readjusting to student life this week. Actually, most of the songs off her newest album, “Kiddo,” are perfect for that. Just do yourself a favor and check it out.

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Do you feel like you need some extra motivation to get back into your new fall semester routine? Life+Arts intern Nicole Muldoon can help with the perfect soundtrack for your week, ranging from relaxing jams to mood-boosting party music. machineheart – “Circles (feat. Vanic)”

sleepiness.

Those 8 a.m. classes can take their toll.

While a good night’s sleep and a dose of caffeine are unquestionably the best defenses against early morning classes, a catchy song definitely can’t hurt. Indie pop artist machineheart’s upbeat track is my personal recommendation for anyone searching for a fun song to help shake off any lingering

Long Beard – “Porch” Oh, Bluff sunsets. There’s nothing more serene than watching the sky transform above the L.A. skyline at the end of the day.

If you’re really looking to create the perfect atmosphere, listen to dream pop artist Long Beard’s newest song as the sun slowly sets.

The delicate guitar and piano form a dreamy melody that perfectly recreates the sensation of a day drawing to a close. Her mellow, sleepy track is ideal for enjoying the LMU sunset as the soft breeze rolls in off the ocean.

This is the opinion of Nicole Muldoon, a sophomore psychology major from Highland, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email kmangan@ theloyolan.com.

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Gersten loses a Lions take down Bison pep in its step

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Though the Pep Band was best known for entertaining crowds in Gersten Pavilion, they did far more than simply play music in the gym. The band often broke out of the gym to play around campus and was even involved in community outreach.

“I think the Pep Band really exemplified what was best about our students,” Smith said. “What people at the games didn’t see is that in one year, there were 65 practices. There were live outdoor shows. There were service shows, where we went out and walked around the middle schools of Westchester and did performances that were linked to literacy projects and behavior choices. We had a social justice outreach. The students that were involved in [the Pep Band] were extraordinary in their passion and their commitment.”

Even though the Pep Band will be on hiatus this year, this is not the end of entertainment during LMU sports games. There will no longer be a live band playing during time-outs and halftimes, but Gersten Pavilion is being updated in other ways.

“We will be having a new scoreboard in Gersten Pavilion,” Husak said. “It gives us different kinds of capabilities, such as playing music during time outs.

The role of the band looked like it was going to be diminished somewhat during the year, which also helped lead to the difficult

decision to put the band on hiatus for at least the year.”

With the Pep Band no longer performing, many former members and LMU community members have spoken out in appreciation of the Pep Band’s significance to both themselves and the LMU community as a whole.

“The Pep Band, for me, started as a way to continue the skills I learned before LMU and apply them in a meaningful way,” Delgado said. “The Pep Band [became] more than that; we were a family, and we truly cared about each other and the teams we played for. The LMU spirit of the band was just as important as the musical aspect of it. Pep Band will always be one of my fondest memories of LMU, and I am disappointed that I can no longer be a part of it, to say the absolute least.”

With the future of the group unclear, the only option for former members is to sit in Gersten Pavilion as fans, which is what they were doing all along.

“I really don’t know how it will feel [returning to Gersten], I can’t imagine it,” Delgado said. “I can picture it as a sort of empty feeling, as if the passion that was previously there is no longer accessible. It is hard to imagine.”

Only time will tell if the students of LMU wish to bring back the Pep Band after the 2015-16 school year. If not, then LMU will have to rely on the new scoreboard to energize the crowd in Gersten Pavilion.

goal scorer, are big names for the team, a few of the new additions have shown promising skill and high energy in these first three games.

Freshman forward Sarina Bolden applied pressure for the entirety of her 61 minutes of playing time against Bucknell. She attempted three shots and though she did not score, she created several opportunities for the Lions and carried the ball down the side of the field repeatedly.

“In the beginning we had a lot of chances and weren’t able to finish them,” Bolden commented. In the Lion’s previous match against Penn State, Bolden netted her first collegiate goal off of a pass from Kent.

Her hustle on the field in the first three games alone make her a player to watch for the rest of the season.

Before summer practices began on Aug. 1 at LMU, Bolden trained daily to prepare for a set of mandatory running tests that all players must pass before playing, like the 300-yard shuttle.

Initially Bolden struggled to motivate herself to get up every day and train on her own. “That was a challenge for me at first but I also knew some of the girls already on the team who previously played on my club team and they pushed me over the summer which really, really helped.

Leading up to the weeks before, I just had to keep pushing and pass the tests.”

With new additions to the team like Bolden, returners try to connect the team together with bonding activities outside of training and practice times. The players claim that they perform best on the field when they feel most connected and comfortable with their teammates.

Via LMU Athletics

Senior midfielder Jocelyn Blankenship got the Lions on the scoreboard this past weekend against Bucknell. It was her second goal of the year.

They plan to close the gap between freshmen and seniors by going to off-campus houses of upperclassmen players, making bonfires, going to the beach, making s’mores and getting to know each other.

“I really like our team chemistry and it’s only going to get stronger …

I’ve only felt good things being here,” said Bolden.

The adjustment for new players is difficult, as they have to juggle their first week of college classes in addition to games and practices. Myers hopes Bolden, as well as all the new players, will be able to transition quickly and succeed both on the field and in the classroom.

Myers claims that the new players

on the team have already increased the team’s level of intensity.

“The new players, what they’ve really brought in and what our returners have noticed, is they’ve brought a new level of competitiveness. In the past, sometimes it took a group of new players more time to get adjusted to raise their level to this next level. Overall, in this new class these players have come in and their level is good so they right off the bat made it competitive. So now returners are like, ‘Oh crap, I have to step up my game because this freshman is really good.’ It’s brought up the level of training on a daily basis and it’s brought up the expectations for the team.”

Rebels see red as Lions win at Sullivan Field

LMU’s two-game weekend involved one fight and two red cards.

Jack Sullivan Sports Editor

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The LMU men’s soccer team’s season has finally kicked off after the squad played their two opening games at Sullivan Field this past weekend. The faced San Jose State University this past Friday in their season opener. While LMU did come out of the game with a 1-0 win after a late goal by junior midfielder Adrien Perez, the Lions had to recover quickly for the team’s second match against the Rebels from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The Rebels, an NCAA Tournament participant last year, had lost their season opener to Cal Poly on the road earlier in the week.

They were not looking to start their season 0-2.

The game started evenly for both sides. Through the first 30 minutes of the match, the possession was quite even, with maybe a slight advantage towards the Lions. In the 33rd minute, UNLV’s defender Bradley Kamden picked up his second yellow card after a tough challenge on redshirt senior midfielder John McFarlin.

Kamden was ejected and had to leave the stadium. Despite the man advantage, the mindset of the Lions on the field did not change.

“We didn’t change our lineup or our alignment,” said Head Coach Paul Krumpe. “We stayed with the same system that we had been

playing. The issue was that we needed to play faster. We needed to move the ball quicker. Now they have more space to cover with less players.”

The red card on Kamden was just an example of the questionable calls that were made by the middle official. Though the second yellow card was worthy of Kamden being booked, the first offense was not nearly as deserving. This led to the game breaking down into highly physical and somewhat aggressive play from both sides.

“It started as good physical play in the beginning and then it slowly turned into some chippyness,” sophomore forward Grant Sampson said. “We need to learn from that so that we can prevent those things from happening in the future.”

Despite the man disadvantage, the Rebels seemed to control most of the possession for the rest of the half after the red card.

LMU came out very physical in the first five minutes of the second half, picking up two yellow cards in the process. One for freshman defender Matt Gooden, and the other for junior defender Jose Ochoa. The physicality did pay off for the Lions when sophomore forward Alvaro Madrigal played a ball to the outside and Gooden crossed it into the box where Sampson headed it in.

“It feels great being a major contribution to [the team],” Gooden said. “I always try to do what I can to help the team out. It feels great coming in and having an impact … but it is a team effort in the end.”

Gooden was recruited as a forward for the Lions, but has been playing defender thus far. With eight defenders on the Lions’ roster,

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The Lions’ new defense line has held their own and not allowed a goal all season in their two games.

Krumpe is spoiled for choice when it comes to whom he wants on his back line during a “rebuilding” season for the defense. However, he sees something in Gooden that makes him the perfect fit in back.

“He was a winger at the club level, but he reminds me a lot of my oldest son Tyler, who started here as a right back,” Krumpe said.

“Same kind of pace, same kind of get-to-the-end line ability and get it in. They are very similar players.

[Gooden] has really blossomed and accepted that role.”

After the goal, the Lions kept good control of the ball, but the majority of goal scoring opportunities were from the Rebels as forward Corey Ackley nearly immediately equalized off of the kick off after the goal and then later in the 60th

minute.

The Lions finally put the game out of reach when Perez crossed it to Sampson, who headed in his second goal of the game. However, Sampson had to come out of the game shortly after due to an arm injury. The injury does not appear to be severe and Sampson is likely to return next game.

Though the Lions had already scored the final goal of the match, there was still much action left in the game. With two minutes left to play, a tough tackle by a UNLV player led to a scuffle from both sides. Only one card was given for the fight when the Rebels’ midfielder Rodrigo Fuentes was sent off.

“I am glad that it happened and that we didn’t get any red cards

because of it,” Krumpe said. “What you want to teach your players is that you do not go in and push the other team, you want to go in and grab your own guys and get them out of there. And we didn’t do that, so it was a good teaching moment early on in the season.”

The game finished soon after the fight and the Lions won 2-0. The Lions are currently 2-0-0 with zero goals against despite losing many members of last year’s defense, including team captain Craig Nitti.

Though Krumpe “expected to give up some goals” through this transition, the defense has been on lock so far. The Lions’ next game is this Friday when they go on the road to take on Harvard University. They hope to continue the defensive streak in Boston.

SPORTS LIONBITES VOLLEYBALL The LMU volleyball team fell to Virginia on Friday night at Gersten Pavilion.

This match over Family Weekend drew over a thousand fans and students from Freshmen Orientation. Sophomore outside hitter and setter Sarah Sponcil posted her first career triple-double with teamed 13 kills, 17 digs and 28 assists. Senior setter Hannah Tedrow stepped off the court after getting injured. Junior outside hitter and transfer student, Jamie Lea, contributed 19 kills and three digs. Sophomore libero Kristen Castellanos added 23 digs and three sets for the Lions. The two teams fought to 42 total tie scores and 17 lead changes over the course of the match.

Although all four sets were close, the Lions lost the fourth set to the Cavaliers.

BASEBALL Ten former LMU baseball players have been playing in professional baseball this year, including 2015 alumns Tanner Donnels, David Fletcher, Trevor Megill and Colin Welmon. Fletcher has started his career with the Orem Owlz of the Pioneer League in the Angels organization and has since played shortstop for Class A Burlington and the Midwest League.

Former Lion, C.J. Wilson was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 2001 MLB Draft. In 2011 he was picked up by the Los Angeles Angel of Anaheim where he currently pitches.

WOMEN’S TENNIS The women’s tennis program is under a period of transition while Agustin Moreno takes over for his first year as head coach. Moreno is only the second head coach in program history, after Jamie Sanchez stepped down over the summer after 40 years of leading the team. Moreno previously coached at the University of South Florida, where his team went 127-75 and won two conference championships.

CROSS COUNTRY The men’s and women’s cross country team will be in action this weekend as they compete in the Mark Covert Classic in Fullerton, California. this Saturday. The Lions are expected to do great things this season, particularly the women’s side, where three members were named to the 2015 West Coast Conference (WCC) Preseason Women’s Cross Country Coaches Poll: junior Kayla de Bondt, junior Danielle Shanahan and senior Kelli Sugimoto. The women were also predicted to finish third in the WCC, and the men were picked to finish fifth.

MEN’S WATER POLO The men’s water polo team will be competing in the UCSD Triton Invitational in La Jolla, California. This will kick off the team’s season as they will be the last of the fall sports teams to start. The team will be facing Pomona-Pitzer and UC Irvine on Saturday, and will then face Long Beach State and University of Redlands on Sunday. The Lions lost all four games at the Triton Invitational last year, so they will be aiming to start the season off better this time.

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SCORES UPDATE VOLLEYBALL

LION

3-0 W

at UCLA

SPORTS

M. SOCCER

2-0 W

vs. UNLV

M. WPOLO

9/5/15

vs. Pomona-Pitzer

W. SOCCER

3-0 W

vs. Bucknell

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Pep Band disbanded for 2015-16 The LMU Pep Band will not return this year for finances, new scoreboard.

Jack Sullivan Sports Editor

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The LMU Pep Band will go on an indefinite hiatus starting the 2015-16 school year.

Though typically a staple at both the men’s and women’s basketball games over the last several years, the LMU Pep Band will not be taking to the court this season.

The band will not be participating in their typical gameday routine. The LMU Athletics Department has decided that the group would be disbanded following financial issues, lack of student involvement, and a diminishing role for the band.

In an email sent by Band Director Bradley Smith in mid-July, students involved with the LMU Pep Band were informed the band room must be vacated by Aug. 15, and that both Band Camp and the Family Festival performance were cancelled. Smith also stated at the time of the email that, “future musical plans are unclear.”

The LMU Pep Band formed in the 200102 school year. The band’s duties consisted of playing at men’s and women’s basketball games, as well as performing at volleyball games, pep rallies and other special events.

However, after considering all options, the Athletics Department decided it would be best to disband the group for the year.

“We tried to initiate three years ago with the goal that within two years, it would be a strong, viable, student-run organization,” Athletic Director Dr. William Husak said.

“If you looked at the core group of the Pep Band, you would see that the core members were faculty, staff and alumni of the band.

Over the course of two years, we got student interest, but we did not get a critical mass of student interest. We extended the deadline one year, things certainly got better…

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Former LMU President David Burcham joined the Pep Band in Feb. 2014 for a couple of songs. He performed “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder and “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. but running a pep band is an expensive venture. We had to look at whether that was something we wanted to continue to do, or could afford to do.”

The Pep Band grew to include around 25 student members by the end of last school year, but had yet to become the “studentrun organization” that the Athletics Department anticipated. While the band was moving in that direction, it had not quite been able to reach that mark.

“This year, we were planning on the Pep Band to be student-directed and led, right down to song selection and rehearsals,” Smith said. “In fact, last year, students ran all of the women’s games, which were the

training ground to play at the men’s games.”

Because of such late notice, students did not have much time to adjust to the news, particularly the leaders who devoted much of their time to the band.

“The Pep Band wasn’t really something that was done in my free time, but was something that time was made for,” senior mechanical engineering major Chris Delgado said. He played trumpet and was a student leader for the group. “Pep Band was a very time-consuming and intensive process, and a lot of work and effort went into creating what we did.”

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Lions play Bucknell for first time New player additions amp up the intensity of this year’s women’s soccer team.

Lauren Eagan

Asst. Sports Editor @LoyolanSports

The LMU women’s soccer team dominated the field and the back of the net on Friday at Sullivan Field, winning 3-0 for their first home game against Bucknell University. After tough losses against No. 6 Pennsylvania State University and No. 24 Rutgers University for their first two games of the season, the Lions returned home to kick off their five-game homestand. Collective consistency and constant hustle on the sidelines earned the Lions a victory at their first meeting against the Bucknell Bison.

In the first half, senior midfielder and team captain Jocelyn Blankenship scored the first goal for LMU by hitting the top right corner of the back of the net on a free kick outside the 18-yard box. This was her first goal since her sophomore year season.

A strong set of midfielders kept pressure high in the first half, preventing the Bison from advancing on the front line.

The Lions held possession for the majority of the game and maintained strong defense throughout. In the second half, sophomore defender Jill Farley sent a well directed volley to sophomore midfielder Maddie Medved, who got a leg on the pass and scored for the second goal. Sophomore forward Sarah Sanger followed up with the third goal of the game

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Senior midfielder and team captain Jocelyn Blankenship scored the first goal for LMU vs. Bucknell by hitting the top right corner of the back of the net on a free kick outside the 18-yard box. by dribbling down the middle of the field, splitting three defenders, with a clean shot on the ground to the left corner of the net. “I’m ready to score a lot,” Sanger commented.

Although the Lions shut out Bucknell, Head Coach Michelle Myers explains how the team brought better performances in the Rutgers and Penn State games because the level of competition was higher. “I thought we played better in Rutgers and the second half of Penn State than we did against Bucknell — just really different levels of opponents. For us, we were playing a much higher level of competition … Against Bucknell I don’t think we played our best soccer in that game, but we were still able to execute and get goals and what we were so impressed with is we scored two goals off of set pieces,” Myers said.

Sanger recognized how the team struggled to keep all three lines connected and left too much open space in the center of the field against Bucknell. “We’ve been working on that these past couple practices. Instead of just defense kicking it up to the forwards, we have defense connect to midfield, connect to forwards and it throws the other team off.”

Last season the Lions finished 2-6-1 in the West Coast Conference. After losing their senior players, new players have been recruited, including 11 freshmen, as well as senior transfer midfielder Ally Andreini.

These additions have changed the team dynamic from last year and will determine the success of the women’s soccer team.

While Blankenship and senior forward Shannon Kent, who was last year’s leading See Women’s Soccer | Page 17

Lessons from Class of 2015 “Class of 2015, I thought we were done with them.” While the infamous Lions turned alumni of ’15 have officially left the building, there is no doubt that they had what it takes to make it across the finish line. The graduating class of Loyolan staff members proved that they could balance a complete digital overhaul of the paper, work, school and late night breaking news articles.

These overachievers may be gone, but they’re not forgotten. Whether you’re a freshman overwhelmed by your latest syllabus or a senior thinking, “God, I really cannot do one more year,” read and take note of these tips and tricks to keep your head above water without going crazy.

“Don’t knock it ‘till you try it. There’s often skepticism towards on-campus events, which leads to people avoiding them altogether. This is a mistake. Check out the flyers around campus and see what interests you. Sometimes, even the little events can make your day special. It’s times like those that led to me to doing cool things like making my own sushi or learning some “Your professors know when you’re making up excuses. We all mess up, just own up to it. You really think your professor cares or believes that you just realized on Monday night that you have three essays due the next day? Not likely. Come into office hours or talk to them after class and tell them the truth. At least you will fail with honor – like Ned Stark but with more blood. Also, if you think that’s a spoiler then get over yourself because that episode premiered four years “Get to know the workers on campus, like the crossing guard or recycling staff. Be open and honest with your friends and professors. Take care of your mind and body.Visit L.A.’s hidden gems like Mystery Pier Books or the Bradbury Building.”

“Find a Buzzfeed, Thrillist of LAEater ranking of the best places to eat in L.A. or the best donuts in L.A. – whatever piques your interest – pick a place off the list and go have a food adventure. This strategy helped me see parts of L.A. I never would have ventured into otherwise and let me enjoy everything from $10.99 all-you-caneat Korean barbeque to red velvet donut-waffles.”

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Wednesday, September 2

CALENDAR Satuday, September 5 *Hall Brawls Flag Football | 12 p.m. | Sunken Garden

*Mbongi – Black Student Welcome | 4:30 p.m. |Lawton Plaza

Thursday, September 3 ASLMU Club Fest | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Sunken Garden Del Rey Players Open House | 4:30 p.m. | North Hall 102 Sweet Talk with ASLMU | 5 p.m. | Malone 103 The Black Family Dialogue | 6 p.m. | The Hill “Pitch Perfect 2” | 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. | DejaView Movie Lounge Thursday Night Thing (TNT): Thai, Tye, Tie | 9 p.m. | Sullivan Lounge

Friday, September 4 Last day to add or drop classes Last day to apply for December graduation Parking permit opt-out deadline LGBT Fall Mixer & Open House | 4 p.m. | Malone 403 Campus-wide Shabbat Dinner | 6 p.m. | The Hill Women’s Soccer v. Detroit | 7 p.m. | Sullivan Field “Pitch Perfect 2” | 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. | DejaView Movie Lounge Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Glow Party | 8 p.m.

NEXT WEEK Monday, September 7

NO CLASS *Hall Brawls Dodgeball | 11:30 a.m. | Burns Rec Center Labor Day Luau | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Sunken Garden Open Mic | 8 p.m. | The Living Room

“Pitch Perfect 2” | 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. | DejaView Movie Lounge

Sunday, September 6 *Hall Brawls Field Day | 11 a.m. | Sunken Garden Women’s Soccer v. Toledo | 1 p.m. | Sullivan Field *Hall Brawls Knowledge Bowl | 2 p.m. | St. Robert’s Auditorium LGBT Student Services Sing-A-Long | 6 p.m. and 9:30 | DejaView Movie Lounge Sunday Mass | 8 p.m. | Sacred Heart Chapel Outdoor Movie: Anchorman | 9 p.m. | Regents Terrace

THIS WEEK @ LMU Thursday, September 10 Community Service Fair | 12 p.m. | St. Robert’s Lawn Los Angeles Loyolan Open House | 4:30 p.m. | North Hall 200 CLC Welcome BBQ | 6 p.m. | Bird Nest National Dialogue on Race | 6 p.m. | The Hill Women’s Volleyball v. Long Beach State | 7 p.m. | Gerstsen Pavilion “The Avengers” | 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. | DejaView Movie Lounge Thursday Night Thing (TNT): Adopt a Fish | 9 p.m. | Sullivan Lounge

Tuesday, September 8

Friday, September 11

KXLU 88.9/KLMU Online Radio Open House | 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Malone 402 Alternative Breaks Info Session | 12 p.m. | St. Robert’s Auditorium *Arrupe Service Council Open House | 6 p.m. | St. Robert’s Auditorium

Men’s Water Polo v. Pepperdine | 3:30 p.m. | Burns Aquatic Center Food Truck Fest | 5 p.m. | Alumni Mall Women’s Volleyball v. Central Arkansas | 7 p.m. | Gersten Pavilion Women’s Soccer v. Long Beach State | 7 p.m. | Sullivan Field “The Avengers” | 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. | DejaView Movie Lounge Roll with M.E. – Campus Roller Rink | 8 p.m. | Alumni Mall

Wednesday, September 9 CSA’s Slice of Service | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | St. Robert’s Lawn Ethnic and Intercultural Services Ice Cream Social | 4:30 p.m. | Malone 301 Meet M.E. – Mane Entertainment | 7 p.m. | Freshman Quad Los Angeles Loyolan Open House | 9 p.m. | North Hall 200

Upcoming...

Monday, September 14

Satuday, September 12 Women’s Volleyball v. Oakland | 10 a.m. | Gersten Pavilion “The Avengers” | 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. | DejaView Movie Lounge Lambda Chi Alpha Rodeo | 8 p.m. |

Sunday, September 13 Latino Heritage Mass | 12 p.m. | Sacred Heart Chapel Women’s Soccer v. Riverside | 1:30 p.m. | Sullivan Field Men’s Soccer v. New Mexico | 4 p.m. | Sullivan Field Erev Rosh Hashana Service and Dinner | 6 p.m. | The Hill Sunday Mass | 8 p.m. | Sacred Heart Chapel

Friday, September 18

De Colores trip sign-up | 8 a.m. | Campus Ministry

Tuesday, September 15

Delta Gamma’s Anchor Games | 5 p.m. | Men’s Water Polo v. Pomona-Pitzer | 3 p.m. | Burns Aquatic Center

Faculty Pub Night: Ernesto Colin | 5:30 p.m. | William Hannon Library Hilton Distinguished Entrepreneur Lecture: Nolan Bushnell | 6 p.m. | Hilton 100

Satuday, September 19

Wednesday, September 16

Men’s Water Polo v. Whittier | 9 a.m. | Burns Aquatic Center Universal Studios trip | 11 a.m.

Hear Me Roar: Singer-Songwriter Showdown | 8 p.m. | The Living Room

Sunday, September 20

Thursday, September 17

Women’s Volleyball v. UC Santa Barbara | 3 p.m. | Gersten Pavilion ASLMU’s Fallapalooza, featuring Walk the Moon and The Jane Doze | 4 p.m. | Sunken Garden

Fall Fraternity Recruitment begins, through September 28 *First Year Transfer and Commuter Lunch | 12 p.m. | Senior Oktoberfest | 4:30 p.m. | St. Robert’s Auditorium Thursday Night Thing (TNT): Puppies | 9 p.m. | Sullivan Lounge