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Walk the Moon rocks the tunes at Fallapalooza

Professor Guan will have the opportunity to share the Chinese language and culture. Amanda Lopez News Editor

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Each year, LMU welcomes new students and faculty members who hail from various places all over the world. One of LMU’s newest faces is Ning Guan, a professor from China who received the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Award. For the next 10 months, Guan has the opportunity be both professor and student at LMU: She will be teaching several Chinese language courses, but will also be taking several classes herself each semester. This is the first time Guan has visited the United States, and she is excited to soak in as much knowledge as she can during her time here. “This is my first time in America ... everything is new and exciting for me. Every day I ask myself to experience something different,” she said. “During my time at LMU and in the United States, I want to know more about American culture from different aspects: campus life, community service, traveling around, making friends.” Guan is here as part of the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant See Fulbright | Page 2

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The LMU community gathered in Sunken Garden this past Sunday, Sept. 20 to sing and dance at Fallapalooza 2015. The event featured music from student band Arms Akimbo, opener DJ duo The Jane Doze and headliner Walk the Moon, known for their hit song “Shut Up and Dance.” Guests also enjoyed food trucks, a beer garden and an art and poster sale.

Neon Run anchors University reverses water bottle decision DG in service The administration decided it will distribute the reusable water bottles as planned. Michael Busse Executive Editor @mrbusse

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Delta Gamma hosted their first annual Neon Run last week to benefit their philanthropy, Service for Sight. The event featured a short run, a DJ and food trucks. All proceeds from the event went to the Blind Children’s Center of Los Angeles. To hear what attendees thought about the event and to learn more, see page 4.

Freshmen can now proudly drink water out of their new LMU reusable bottles, after University administrators issued a statement on Sept. 22 stating that the previously withheld bottles would be distributed after all. The initial decision to keep the bottles from students came under scrutiny last week after the Loyolan published an article on Sept. 16, titled “University halts water bottle giveaway to protect revenue.” “There were competing factors that contributed to our original decision but, on reflection, our commitment to our Jesuit mission to be careful stewards of the Earth, took precedence,” Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Lane Bove said. In a separate statement emailed to the Loyolan, Bove said, “We have listened to both sides of this issue and after careful consideration we have decided to distribute the water bottles as originally planned.”

The water bottles were originally slated for giveaway in the residence halls on move-in day in late August. However, housing officials were told not to distribute the bottles just days before move-in due to concerns over them negatively affecting the University’s revenue. “I am proud to be an alumni and staff member at an institution where dialogue is appreciated and encouraged,” said Trevor Wiseman, the Student Housing Office’s director for resident services. Following the success of last year’s giveaway, Wiseman and his department planned to give away bottles to each incoming class as a way to stoke school spirit and encourage sustainability. The reversal also coincided with President Tim Snyder’s signing of a pledge to incorporate Pope Francis’ teachings on environmental care into University policies. One hundred sixty nine leaders in Catholic higher education across the world signed the pledge. Snyder’s affirmation, announced in a press release from the National Catholic Reporter on Sept. 18, commits the University “to study, promote, and act on the ideals and vision of integral ecology laid out by Pope Francis” in his encyclical “Laudato Si.” Feedback from students has been especially positive following the announcement. See Water | Page 3

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Fulbright award winner Ning Guan to teach Chinese language and culture this year Fulbright from Page 1

(FLTA) Program, an international program hosted by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Once accepted, young profes-

sors from around the world, are given the opportunity to spend time in the United States and to help Americans learn their languages and cultures. While this is only the second year that LMU has hosted an international professor through

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Ning Guan is the second Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant that LMU has hosted. During her time here, Guan will have the opportunity to teach several Chinese classes for students.

the FLTA Program, many LMU students have actually gone abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, according to Chan Lu, a modern languages and literatures assistant professor. Much like the FLTA program, this is an exchange program that gives students the opportunity to conduct research or teach the English language in different countries. Before coming to LMU, Ning Guan was an English professor at the Harbin University of Science and Technology, located in the Heilongjiang Province in China. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in English literature. Guan was chosen to receive this grant to teach at LMU after fulfilling a number of steps in an application process. Guan applied for the program in June 2014, and in October, she received the news that she had been selected to participate in the program, over a large pool of applicants. Lu shed light on the process, emphasizing how competitive it actually is. She explained that Guan was chosen to be a candidate after she was interviewed by an IIE panel. Next, host colleges like LMU received various candidates profiles. Lu was then responsible for ranking the profiles on a scale of one to five, while each candidate did the same with different host institutions. Candidates and institutions are then matched up based on the rankings. Lu worked closely with LMU’s Office for Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) and the Dean’s office to ultimately

select Guan for the position. “LMU was my top choice,” said Guan. “After one month’s matching process, [I] finally knew that I was admitted to LMU, and my dream [came] true.” Lu hopes that this experience will foster strong relationships between Guan and LMU students. She further hopes that Guan will take away long-term and impactful interactions from her time in the United States. Although she has only been here for a very short period of time, Guan expressed how much she has enjoyed her time at LMU so far. She recalled specific instances when the LMU community made her feel welcome. “I just want to say everybody here is so nice. Whenever I have difficulties in my life, I reach out to people around me and they are always glad to help,” she said. “The other day, a kind girl walked me all the way to the place I wanted to go, though it [was] in the opposite direction to her destination. Every day I get moved by friendly behaviors like this.” Guan shared how she plans to take all that she learns at LMU back to China with her. Meanwhile, she hopes to get to know as many people as possible during her stay. “I love this place. And I want to know more people on campus; if anybody wants to make friends with me, please ask them to write emails to me,” she said. Anyone interested in getting to know Professor Guan can contact her at ning.guan@lmu.edu.

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This issue, Asst. News Editor Anna This issue,sat Managing Sugiura down Editor Dan Raffety with jazz musician sits down with Head Charles Owens, Coach Max Good, whose granddaughter, head coach of the Marlaina Owens, LMU’s men’s basketball attends LMU. team to talk about the upcoming season.

Tell me a little bit about your past.

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Sophomore business management and economics double major Hayden Tanabe, president of the Residence Hall Association (RHA), expressed excitement that first-year students will receive their LMU class water bottles.

“I am even more glad that the students came together and brought attention to this issue,” said Tanabe. “As an organization that places a large focus on student advocacy, it is our hope that these discussions serve as an example for future endeavors.” First-year students can pick

up their reusable bottles at the front desks of their respective residence halls. The front desks are open on Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. through the end of the week. The reusable bottles will be distributed until Friday, Sept. 25.

I got my first big-time break [with] Buddy Rich’s band and had a chance to travel to Japan and Europe and stuff like that, and got to know that jazz is universal. From there, I went with Mongo Santamaría for a year where I played and traveled around the states and learned about Latin music. From there, I came to Los Angeles and went back to school on the G.I. Bill to learn a few more instruments.

What does music mean to you?

Can you imagine life without any music in it? Just cold, empty, nothing going on. Music is nourishment for the soul. It helps you keep going a lot of times. That’s what music is, I can talk on forever.

You said you have traveled a lot. Where are your favorite places?

Outside of Los Angeles, in terms of music, I think I like New Orleans first, Paris second and Tokyo third.

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A front desk worker in Rosecrans Hall passes out the newly approved reusable water bottles to freshmen.

Is there a mentor or anybody that inspired you?

I think Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Paul Gonsalves, Joe Henderson, Hank Mobley, many guys. But I listen to everybody and learn a little bit from everybody and some guys play fast and some guys play slow and some guys have such beautiful sounds.

If you could go back in history, who would you meet?

Well, somebody like Dr. Martin Luther King or Ghandi. And I wouldn’t mind meeting Obama either, even though that’s not very far back in history. But probably Dr. Martin Luther King would be my first choice because he touched everybody, you know? At first, he was talking about the injustices for the blacks, and then he started including injustices for Chicano, white people and anybody that wasn’t getting a fair shot. And maybe right after that would be Louis Armstrong or Charlie Parker.

Do you have advice for students pursuing music?

The main thing is to just to keep trying, and perhaps get a good teacher and a lot of listening and a lot of practicing and just enjoy it, because if they have been playing for a while, obviously they love it and it makes them a better person because they are expressing something that is inside of them in their own way and it’s very comforting to get up and play something. Even if you play something wrong, if you play it long enough, you get to play it more correct every time you try. And it helps to build your character, but you have to sacrifice to play music. You have to take the time and find out what your style is. I think it makes them a better person, but just keep playing and keep trying and get a good teacher would be my advice.

On Friday, Sept. 25, the Charles Owens Quintet will be performing at the Murphy Recital Hall in Burns 125 at 8 p.m. A meet and greet with all the musicians will be open for students from 4 to 5 p.m. The concert is free for all attendees.

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Syria: Facts and perspectives It is estimated that 6.5 million refugees still live in different areas of Syria, and at least 2.5 million have left the country.

Since 2011, around 9 million Syrians have fled from their homes.

Fadia Alhallak, Syrian refugee and senior animation major “It’s not just important to let people into your country but also, “It is deﬁnitely a global give them the tools and the crisis; it is not just a means to help restart building a European or Middle East life from scratch again because crisis.” they lost everything.”

On Thursday, Sept. 10, the United States White House announced their plan to accept up to 10,000 Syrian refugees in the next fiscal year.

“That whole binary notion of evil versus good only happens in movies. It’s so much more complicated but that doesn’t mean nothing can be done.”

Officials in Germany announced that they plan to accept 800,000 refugees, while the United Kingdom and France have agreed to accept at least 20,000 Syrians.

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University campaign strives to put ‘YOU’ in LMYOU by spotlighting students and faculty LMU’s latest campaign features the talents of students and faculty. Karis Addo-Quaye News Intern @LALoyolan

Last year, as prospective students began touring the campus, the LMYOU campaign was just beginning. After a long summer, students can now witness it in full effect; it appears everywhere from the flagpoles at the university entrances to the elevator walls around campus. John Kiralla, executive director of marketing and communications at LMU, describes the campaign as focused on “purely academic stories.” While athletic achievements and celebrity alumni are often highlighted in the community and on campus, “we don’t typically make rock stars out of academic accomplishments … [this campaign] promotes faculty and student stars that put the ‘YOU’ in LMU.” The 50-word profiles in elevators and on some other walls on campus show a few of the many and more in-depth accounts of students and faculty alike who appear on the LMYOU website. There are 28 individuals highlighted on the banners smiling at passersbys all around campus. Blue banners display core messages of the university and red banners feature people from the LMU community. The banners display LMU’s rankings

such as “Top 5 Film School in the West,” “Top 10 MBA Program in the West,” and “Top of U.S. Fulbright students,” among others. This effort does not mean to dismiss other high rankings of the University in categories like most beautiful campus, happiest students, or sustainability, nor to overshadow feats such as the 200,000 hours of community service that LMU students complete. Rather, it shows that “LMU is a truly outstanding academic community and sometimes we don’t have the self-awareness to understand that,” said Kiralla. “It’s not a bad thing when the rest of the world is so selfpromotional to say, ‘I did something that I think maybe you ought to think about recognizing,’ or ‘there’s something really great happening in this department,’ or ‘did you know professor so-and-so is doing this?’” The idea of highlighting the University’s specific academic achievements started with Provost Joseph Hellige, who communicated that need to LMU leadership. Former President David Burcham continued this goal of increasing LMU’s “academic swagger,” as stated on the LMYOU website. Moreover, a committee of various administrators and deans, unofficially titled the “swagger committee,” spearheaded the program. It is meant to inspire other students and faculty members not only personally, but also to promote recognition of the accomplishments of others. Those highlighted on the banners, as well as the profiles around cam-

pus, according to Kiralla, will be refreshed every semester. The main hurdle that he expressed is finding the information in the first place. However, Kiralla described the momentum the campaign has gained as the most gratifying aspect so far, recalling those who have communicated to him their surprise at the statistics and the increasing number of people pointing out more faculty members, students and departments also deserving of recognition. Nonetheless, one obstacle still faced by the LMYOU campaign is holding a balanced perspective when approaching people’s accomplishments. “I really want to ensure that we’re representing all of the colleges and schools ... getting both faculty and students ... we think of faculty as academic experts, but we forget there are students here accomplishing outstanding things every day,” said Kiralla. The campaign has already gained much attention this semester. As visiting psychology professor Dr. Sabine Huemer notes, “It’s important that we remind ourselves and others of all the accomplishments” students and faculty have made. “They should be even bigger,” she added. “I don’t know a lot of the faculty from other departments, other schools ... I even made some mental notes to look up some people [after seeing the profiles around campus].” LMYOU seeks to show the community’s “hard work, dedication, and perseverence to do what they truly love,” said ASLMU president David Tassone.

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Banners decorate LMU’s sidewalks with pictures and descriptions of faculty, staff and students as a part of the LMYOU campaign.

Delta Gamma lights up Sunken Garden DG replaced past events such as Anchor Splash with this year’s Neon Run. Amanda Lopez News Editor @LALoyolan

Over 400 members of the LMU community gathered in Sunken Garden over the weekend to run, dance and glow. What kind of event offers all three of these things and more? The Delta Gamma Neon Run. This past Friday, Sept. 18, Delta Gamma (DG) hosted their first annual Neon Run, which benefitted their philanthropy organization, Service for Sight. According to senior psychology major and President of Delta Gamma Camille Jones, all of the proceeds from the event will go to the Blind Children’s Center of Los Angeles, which provides support and educational opportunities to blind children. This is the first Neon Run that has occurred at LMU. According to senior civil engineering major Kacie Won, a DG member who helped plan and coordinate the run, DG sold around 450 tickets for this event. While grand totals are not available yet, DG has estimated they raised around $10,000, half of which came from ticket sales alone. In the past, DG has held

philanthropic events such as Anchor Splash and Anchor Games. While Anchor Splash in particular was successful over the years, DG had to come up with new alternatives after it was no longer allowed on campus two years ago because of safety reasons. The Neon Run is similar to the well-known “Color Run,” in which brightly colored powder is thrown over runners throughout the course of the run. During DG’s Neon Run, neon-colored powder was thrown over participants, which glowed in the black lights set up around the event. The fun didn’t end there. The event also featured music provided by DJ Shadi Kaileh, various food trucks, a bounce house, carnival games and face paint. Junior liberal studies major and DG member Leslie Ortega enjoyed being a part of an event that offered fun for a great cause. “I think that the event had a great turnout and it was a great opportunity for people to learn about our philanthropy, Service for Sight,” she said. “I also enjoyed getting to dance, being able to experience a neon run and eating delicious food from local food trucks!” Jones and Won both strongly believe this event will happen again in the future. They noted the high attendance and amount of money raised are strong indicators of how successful the event was overall. Senior mechanical engineering major Kevin Kamar, an attendee

of the event, thought the first annual Neon Run was an absolute success. “I thought it was a great event. It was really well put together and everyone seemed to have a good time. I’m bummed that I won’t be here to do it again next year.” Sophomore dance major Gianna Bauch shared that as someone

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who is not a member of Delta Gamma, she enjoyed seeing how much the sorority cares about their philanthropy. “I thought it was great that it got so much support from everyone around campus. Everyone was having fun while supporting a great cause,” she said. Delta Gamma’s service to

others goes beyond the Neon Run – on Veterans Day, the sorority is hosting an event where participants will write letters to U.S. Armed Forces veterans and current military members. All members of the LMU community are welcome and encouraged to attend, according to Jones.

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Jesuit Divestment Network urges Pope Francis with letter to divest in fossil fuels Campus groups at universities around the world have signed the letter in support. Thomas May News Intern @LALoyolan

On Monday, 81 campus and community groups from around the world signed and sent a letter to Pope Francis in support of raising awareness of fossil fuel divestment. This past year, LMU coordinated with six other Jesuit colleges from the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) to form the Jesuit Divestment Network. The group works to promote climate justice and urges universities and organizations all over the world to divest in fossil fuels. Fossil fuel divestment is a prominent environmental issue, and activists are calling on all corporations and governments to stop investing in the fossil fuel industry. According to Fossil Free, an organization started by 350.org, the movement hopes to “break the hold that the fossil fuel industry has on our economy and governments.” The group wrote a letter to Pope Francis thanking him for his work in promoting climate

justice and urging him to make progress in divesting the Vatican, Karina Alvarez, a junior environmental science and head of Fossil-Free LMU said. “As soon as the letter went live, other non-Jesuit campuses asked if they could join the letter. Because Pope Francis addresses “Laudato Si,” the environmental encyclical, to all people of goodwill, we decided that any campus group with an interest in environmental justice should be a part of this project,” Alvarez said. When the letter was sent on Monday, 81 campus and community groups had signed in support of fossil fuel divestment. These signatures included five schools from ACJU, including University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College. Prestigious U.S. schools such as UC Berkeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, Dartmouth College and Cornell University have also had campus groups sign in support. Campuses around the world including the University of Queensland and the University of Tasmania in Australia also have campus groups in support; and in England, the University of Oxford is represented in the signatures. Alvarez explained how the organization is expanding its audience. “We want all people of goodwill to be able to be a part this project,” she said. The Jesuit Divestment

Network intends for this letter to be the beginning of further collaboration with Jesuit and non-Jesuit Schools. Alvarez expressed how inspirational it is to see the letter making waves in the Catholic community and raising awareness for the fossil fuel divestment movement. “I would hope that this letter could help people, especially students that have signed this letter, that we have overwhelming collective power,” she said. “Once you realize that you are not alone in this fight, especially with so many negative impacts of climate change already, leading a campaign yourself in your community or on your campus does not seem quite so overwhelming.” Pope Francis will make his much anticipated address to Congress on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 a.m. PDT. Faculty members, students and members of the Jesuit community are welcome to watch the live broadcast of the address in the Cave under Sacred Heart Chapel. After the broadcast, attendees and Jesuit theologians will have the opportunity to discuss the address and share their thoughts. For more coverage of this letter, turn to page 7 to read Opinion Editor Sarah Litz’s article, “Quest to divest: From LMU to the Pope.”

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Quest to divest: From LMU to the Pope Litz Blitz Sarah Litz

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n a campus and in a religion that claim cause to social justice and the betterment of humankind, we are violating our own words. On our own school’s website, we claim that “the service of faith is incomplete without the promotion of justice,” and “We believe that participating in the struggle for justice in ways appropriate to our academic community is a requirement — not simply an option — of biblical faith.” Yet we are failing to meet our world’s basic needs. Pope Francis heeds claim of the betterment of both the environment and humankind, regardless of religion, in his encyclical “Laudato Si,” or “Praise Be To You,” yet there has been no major push for improvements worldwide since the release of the document in June 2015. Students across the nation recognized this inconsistency in both our schools’ and religious leaders’ words, and many are challenging not only campuses but also the world through the biggest push yet: fossil fuel divestment. Divesting is defined on GoFossilFree.org as “immediately freezing any new investments with fossil-fuel companies and divesting within five years from direct ownership and from any commingled funds that include

fossil-fuel public equities and corporate bonds.” Businesses, campuses, organizations and even the Vatican are all guilty of ignoring this campaign, even though some claim a commitment to social justice and the betterment of humankind. Beginning with a student at Boston College and the divestment campaign, the first open letter to Pope Francis about divesting was sent. Soon after, Fossil Free LMU became involved and helped create the Jesuit Divestment Network, which consists of seven Jesuit campuses so far, according to Karina Alvarez, junior environmental science major and head of Fossil Free LMU. This initially small effort quickly grew to more than 81 campuses across the world collaborating together on a new letter to Pope Francis. On Monday, the letter was sent to Pope Francis asking him to live out his own words through not only encouraging all college campuses to divest but the Vatican as well. The letter is now posted widely online through campus group websites, social media platforms, 350.org and GoFossilFree.org. “Some of America’s largest Catholic organizations still have millions of dollars invested in heavily polluting fossil fuel companies. Within a few years, this remarkably fast-growing movement has reached some incredible milestones, but unfortunately many of our own educational institutions, which cite Christian values, are ignoring your call for climate justice by refusing to

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In February 2015, Fossil Free LMU relaunched its campaign to divest. Now they are joining a national network. divest,” the letter said, citing Reuters’ article, “Pope’s climate push at odds with US Catholic oil investments,” by Richard Valdmanis. The need to divest is a growing problem. According to Worldwatch. org’s study, “Coal, natural gas and oil accounted for 87 percent of global primary energy consumption in 2012.” As these harmful substances are being used more and more, increasing amounts of harmful materials are combusted and released into the air, causing various issues from health problems to scientifically proven evidence of global warming. This campaign has great potential to start an incredible movement. As the letter states, a divestment from fossil fuels and investment in renewable technologies and marginalized communities would be more beneficial. The Vatican has an immense following of people in both Catholic and non-Catholic communities. An endorsement and commitment from Pope Francis to start divesting the Vatican and encourage divestment throughout college campuses would perhaps be the spark that this campaign needs. “I think that there is a lot of public

pressure from this campaign to follow through with the values he preaches in his encyclical,” Alvarez said. “The basis of the fossil fuel divestment movement is that if it is wrong to wreck the planet, it is wrong to profit from and fuel that wreckage. His encyclical is all about the wrongs inflicted on the Earth by humans, so he cannot at the same time say that it is ethical to continue investing in this industry.”

“The long-term health of our planet should not be based upon who will make the most money ... but rather who will be brave enough to invest in our futures instead.” To truly live out the words that our campus and our Pope preach, our world should be joining the divestment campaign. The longterm health of our planet should not be based upon who will make the most money or gain the most power by investing in these industries, but rather who will be brave enough to invest in our futures instead.

Critics of the divestment campaign claim there are better options than divesting, such as paying polluters to decrease the amount they are polluting or making clean energy options cost less. While alternative forms of divesting share the ultimate goal of decreasing fossil fuel emissions, there is no strict commitment to ridding the world of ties to fossil fuel companies. As Pope Francis wrote in his encyclical, “I urgently appeal, then, for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet. We need a conversation which includes everyone, since the environmental challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots, concern and affect us all.” The conversation starts but does not stop here. The status of our earth is something that affects us all and cannot afford to be ignored by anyone from the Pope to any college campus. In order to live out the words of our campus and our religion, divesting is the first step in the right direction. 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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Brotherhood shouldn’t be based on hazing J.K. Ramblings

Julia Marzovilla

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ith the beginning of school comes fraternity recruitment, and with recruitment comes the hushed and secretive pledge processes that take place after bid night. Too often, fraternities don’t refer to these processes as hazing. Instead, they are “character building” and “brotherly”, created to strengthen a bond rather than damage it. To call these processes hazing would insinuate something much more serious. To call these processes hazing would cast a harsh light across the fraternities on LMU’s scenic campus. But hazing does exist – and with a cost. In recent years, high-profile accidents have included the death of a Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University band member in 2011 and the hazing-related suicide of a United States Marine in 2012. Following in these footsteps was the death at Baruch College in New York City in 2013. The victim, a freshman named Chun “Michael” Deng, died during one of Pi Delta Psi fraternity’s hazing activities in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, located about 100 miles northwest of the school. Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have charged five members of the fraternity — including the former president of the chapter — with third-degree manslaughter, another 32 members

of the fraternity were dealt with an array of other charges. According to an article from ABC7NY, members of the Pi Delta Psi fraternity blindfolded Deng and instructed him to carry a backpack filled with 30 pounds of sand, and then repeatedly tackled him as he walked across a frozen field—a ritual known as the glass ceiling. Deng fought back at the blows, which only made his new brothers hit him harder. Deng fell unconscious. His fraternity members carried him into the house and then waited an hour to take him to the hospital. He suffered severe brain and body injuries, resulting in his death the next day. He died at the hand of his “brothers” when all he was looking for was acceptance. There have been so many – too many – instances of hazing-related injuries and deaths in the past decade. These instances stem from the idea that brotherhoods or sisterhoods should all go through the same horrific processes to unite together. But what kind of unity comes from physically or emotionally abusing each other? The Pi Delta Psi Fraternity — the organization Cheng hoped to be accepted into — is not an active chapter on LMU’s campus. In fact, it only has one recognized chapter in California at UC Riverside. Pi Delta Psi, however, is not the first fraternity to be faced with hazing charges; hazing is a widespread issue that pervades universities across the country. No one should be injured — let alone die — in order to be a part of a social group. Students across the country join Greek organizations to

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No one should have to risk their life for acceptance into an organization that boasts values and unbreakable bonds. branch out and connect to people with similar values, and to make a bustling campus feel smaller. The weeks following recruitment should be a time of happiness for new members, not a time of fear of dangerous hazing tactics. By hazing new members, Greek organizations directly violate the codes of honor each one should be striving to protect. Within the past year, three

fraternities at LMU were penalized for hazing allegations. Phi Delta Theta, Lambda Chi Alpha and Beta Theta Pi received notice of their suspension in February 2015, according to the Loyolan article “Hazing claims prompt review” by Editor-in-Chief Ali Swenson. Whether it’s at fraternities across the nation or right here on campus, hazing – or whatever we call it – is not in line with what Greek

organizations stand for. You cannot create men and women of higher standards by breaking them down. In order to build such men and women, you must first and foremost promote a sense of community within your organization. This is the opinion of Julia Marzovila, a sophomore English major from New York, New York. Email comments to slitz@ theloyolan.com.

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Failing standards call for sex ed continuation Sex ed needs to start at a younger age and continue into adulthood. Jackie Jones, Asst. Opinion Editor, Christie Calucchia, Opinion Intern @LALoyolan

Life gets a little awkward around the age of 10 when most teachers incorporate sex education into their curriculum. A lesson about puberty should only be the beginning of the conversation about sex, but unfortunately, this is all many students will get. Many young people throughout the U.S. are misinformed about sex, including how to be safe and what is considered consent. The first problem is general sex education. As much as the lessons on puberty made us cringe, we all would have been really confused fifth graders without it. Learning about sex can be just as uncomfortable, but is nonetheless necessary. All too often, the lessons provided at schools are cursory, and once your health class is over, so is any further discussion on the topic. The lack of sex education in America is a major problem, and on Aug. 9, John Oliver decided it was time to discuss it. A segment on his HBO show “Last Week Tonight” addressed the topic, cleverly informing us of the lack of proper sex education programs throughout the nation. “Only 22 states require that sex ed be taught in their schools, and just 13 of these specify that the instruction be medically accurate,” Oliver reported. He also discussed that many of the schools that do teach sex ed also emphasize an abstinence-only program, ignoring the fact that while abstinence is the safest option, it is also not realistic. Not only is the amount of education insufficient, but the content is as well. In Oliver’s segment, he discussed that the main reason for the lack of accurate and relevant content in sex ed courses is because of conservative parents and school boards that mainly support abstinence-only programs. Part-time theology professor Cynthia Bond, who has used Oliver’s video in her course, teaches a Christian Marriage and Sexuality class, in which she discusses the importance of sex education. “In the last 20 years, $1.5 billion has been allocated from both state and federal agencies to abstinence-

till-marriage sex education in schools, with virtually no funding for comprehensive sex education programs,” Bond noted. These adults need to understand that sheltering students from a complete and accurate sex education will not stop them from having sex, whether they are properly educated or not. Instead, government officials, school boards and parents should realize that because teenagers are having sex, they deserve to know how to prevent unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted infections. According to the Advocates for Youth, “Each year, U.S. teens experience as many as 850,000 pregnancies, and youth under age 25 experience about 9.1 million sexually transmitted infections.” The reason behind this could simply be lack of knowledge.

“Learning about sex is also not the most comforable topic, but it is a vital subject to fully understand.” Other aspects rarely discussed in sex ed courses are the complications of getting pregnant and development of overall body confidence. Actress Jessica Biel, wants to change the way these topics are approached and taught. She announced on Sept. 14 that she will be starting an online series of sex education videos for young women through her non-profit health organization WomanCare Global. “I’ve been on the Pill for so long; how hard will it be to get pregnant?... Suddenly I realized I really didn’t know what’s going on inside my own body. It was shocking,” Biel said. Even Biel, who grew up in the limelight and should have had many opportunities for proper education, grew up with unanswered questions about her body. In regards to Biel’s new program, Bond said, “[A celebrity’s] presence and voice to causes has the potential to influence diverse audiences, especially the young. By sharing her own anxieties, Biel lessens the stigma around these issues inviting accessible and informed information in a casual forum.” It’s true – sometimes, it takes someone of high profile to speak up about a problem in order for others to listen and make a difference. From the outside, Biel and other celebrities uphold an image of a perfect life, but her openness about her own

struggles with her body encourages discourse on a subject that can be uncomfortable. Hopefully, when Biel officially launches the series, girls who may not receive a well-rounded sex education will be able to get access to a breadth of information and gain more knowledge of and confidence in their bodies. It is up to our generation to make sure that future generations have proper knowledge about sex, and to also continue the conversation among ourselves. “Teaching comprehensive sex-education puts aside scare tactics while opening the conversation to responsibility, emotional readiness, gender essentialism and safety as young people make informed decisions regarding sexual activity,” Bond said. Fortunately, LMU does its best to contribute to the discussion. Since its inception in 2014, LMU CARES has opened up productive discussions about sex for the LMU community. In its sessions, it brings up one of the most prominent issues pertaining to sex education for college students: consent. With September marking the 21st anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), it’s important to talk about what ending violence against women means on college campuses across the nation and here at LMU. Reports of sexual assault and gender-based violence, especially on college campuses, have come up often within the past couple of years. The result of the publicity surrounding this violence has led to the implementation of education for both young men and women about consent and safety. Traditionally, however, the main focus of these programs has been on teaching women how to defend themselves and avoid potentially dangerous situations. While this kind of education is valuable and realistically necessary, and while there are instances in which women play the role of the assaulter, there should be an equal emphasis on empowering males to treat women with respect and intervene when they are witness to an act of violence or assault. Many educational programs that address sexual assault and genderbased violence are available to college students, but this is often also the first and only time the issue is discussed in-depth and any training is offered. This is alarming, as the likelihood of rape occurring is at its highest during the college years.

According to an Associated Press article on Monday, the Association of American Universities’ study‘s findings suggest that the oftencited one-in-four statistic persists to this day. In a study of 150,000 students, “Nearly a quarter of undergraduate women surveyed at more than two dozen universities say they experienced unwanted sexual contact sometime during college.” More specifically, “23 percent of undergraduate women at the participating universities said they had been physically forced — or threatened with force — into nonconsensual sexual contact or incapacitated when it happened.” The results also showed five percent of the men included in the study experienced sexual assault, adding to the fact that sexual assault needs to be addressed as a community issue in which individuals of any gender can be affected. Education on sexual assault is an important topic at any age. LMU CARES provides education to the LMU community on resources, support and policies at the University that pertain to sexual and interpersonal misconduct and prevention. Under Special Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Briana Maturi’s guidance, the program educates various communities on campus such as service organizations and Greek life on topics such as consent. “I absolutely think that education on gender-based violence needs to

“These kinds of positive results demonstrate a need to begin education earlier...” begin early on,” Maturi said. “This is not an issue that only impacts college students, so beginning the conversation earlier is very necessary. There are programs through agencies such as the Rape Treatment Center that bring programming to middle schools and high schools.” These programs play an important role in shifting our culture towards one where sexual assault and gender-based violence are a thing of the past; however, there is much more to be done. Maturi believes the conversation on these topics isn’t the work of just one office, but rather every person and office across campus. A study by the National Center

for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) conducted in Nairobi, Kenya, in June 2015 investigated the effects of a gender-based violence educational curriculum on improving male attitudes toward women and increasing the likelihood of intervention if witnessing gender-based violence in adolescent boys. According to the NCBI, the results reported that young men who went through the program had significantly more positive attitudes toward women. Of those who witnessed an act of genderbased violence, boys who had been educated by the curriculum intervened at a much higher rate than uneducated boys. These kinds of positive results demonstrate a need to begin education on these topics earlier, and to create specialized programming for not only girls, but also for boys. For far too long, the problem has been regarded as a strictly female issue garnering only prevention efforts. According to Maturi, “This is not a woman’s issue. This is a community issue. All individuals — man or woman — should be engaged in education and empowered to play a role in shifting culture and preventing gender-based violence in society.” Too often we let our society teach young people how to feel about the roles that men and women supposedly play in our culture. “We have to create programming that builds empathy among men to help them understand why this is a man’s issue. We have to engage them in the conversation and empower them to play an active role in shifting the culture. LMU CARES provides programming geared specifically toward men to do just this,” said Maturi. Let’s teach respect and understanding to both genders from the start. In the interest of getting the most out of the programs offered here at LMU, we have to get involved and join the conversation so we can figure out what is working and what is not. Sex education needs to be continuous. Although it is not the most comfortable topic of discussion, the benefits can change the lifestyles of both men and women. It is important that we get over the discomfort and start taking proper responsibility for educating others — and ourselves — on this universal issue.

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Nearly half of the It is estimated that for 20 million new STDs every 1,000 women each year were among attending a college or young people between Nearly a quarter of undergraduate university, there are 35 women surveyed at more than the ages of 15-24. incidents of rape each two dozen universities say they academic year. experienced unwanted sexual contact sometime during college, according to a report released Monday.

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Professor’s dog quits fall fraternity rush The golden retriever just couldn’t handle the process, sources say. Chip Diply

Faculty and Staff Writer While sororities and service organizations hold off until the spring for recruitment, fraternities at LMU are back once again for fall rush. One name in particular is turning heads. “I was really happy to see Butterscotch come out for rush this semester,” said Sigma Chi president Cheeto Chester. “I think he has a strong presence on campus and would make any fraternity better. It’s a shame what happened.” Butterscotch is not the average rushee coming out to see the fraternity scene. That’s because Butterscotch is a dog. The golden retriever, self-described as “one bad mutha,” has been on the fence about rushing for a while now. After all, when your owner is a professor in the English department, academic pressures can arise. Julio Pattinson, who teaches popular course “The Poetry in Pasta,” was less than pleased to hear about Butterscotch’s decision. “It’s a huge time commitment, and sometimes the excitement can be little too much,” Pattinson said. “I’m very disappointed to hear

about what happened.” Most fraternity members a few days ago would’ve described Butterscotch as “the perfect candidate” for their fraternity. “He plays Frisbee, girls are always all over him and he already peed on our lawn. Twice. I don’t think I’ve met anyone more qualified to be in a fraternity,” said Chetty Weppy, member of Delta Sigma Phi. Many were heartbroken, then, to hear the news that Butterscotch is no longer rushing. After authorities shut down a party last Saturday in the Westchester community, they found Butterscotch passed out in a bathtub with a substantial amount of illicit substances. After review by LMU Greek life, Butterscotch has been withdrawn from the rush process. However, as the golden retriever begins his sessions at a local pet rehab clinic, he’s received an outburst of support from the various fraternities. “We all make mistakes. I hope he cleans up his act and comes out next semester,” senior sociology major Cleetus MacGowan of Beta Theta Pi. “Butterscotch? I love that fool. That’s my dog,” said junior chemistry major George Porgie. “Yes, that’s my dog,” Professor Pattinson said to the police officer.

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Butterscotch spends most of his days reflecting on the porch following his breakdown.

LMU squirrel tased at Fallapalooza 2015 DPS officers are still questioning the squirrel. Jordan Sernia Buff Editor

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The fuzzy villain munches on a student’s ice cream.

Starbucks to open second floor location Starbucks will complete construction soon in William H. Hannon Library. Tucker Just Tucker Starbucks has announced that a second location of the popular coffee brand will be coming to LMU. The coffee shop is set to open in Spring 2016 and will be located on the second floor of the library, directly above the original location. “We didn’t want people to have to walk all the way down to the first floor to get their coffee fix while they’re in the library,” a spokesman

Murmurs are swirling about the alleged tasing of a lone LMU Squirrel at this past weekend’s Fallapalooza. Reports are coming in from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) that a cute little furry guy was sizzled with over 50,000 volts of electricity on Sunken Garden. Allegations have been floating around as to why the teensie weensie fuzz ball was tased in the

middle of the crowd. “I called DPS after that puny rat fu----- ate my fu----- tots,” said sophomore communications major Christina Murphy. “Frankly, I think that piece of sh-- rodent deserved to get fried.” Crowd members recall seeing the little rascal bounding from food truck to food truck. “One second, I’m munching on a cheese pizza and the next, I look and see a round, brown ball of fur hop through the Kogi truck sun roof. And then — you won’t believe this — then the animal jumps back out of the truck with a bowl of kimchi,” said junior English major Rusty Ferno.

DPS has been holding the lil’ fella in custody since Sunday. They’ve been working ‘round the clock interrogating the cuddly culprit to figure out his motives. “We think this squirrel has grander M.O.,” said DPS Chief Hampton Cantrell in a statement Monday night. “We’re talking global terror scale. We’re not taking any chances with this guy.” “There’s more to be done,” Cantrell continued. “We will stop at nothing to take and keep these fuzzballs off the streets.” The Department of Public Safety encourages students to immediately report any squirrelly mischief, on or off campus.

for the company said. Students are ecstatic about the decision. “Now I can grab a pumpkin spice latte on the first floor and drink it quickly as I walk up to the next floor, and then get a second one as I get to the second floor that I’ll be able to enjoy more slowly,” sophomore English major Katie Bernard commented. The move will also allow for maximum Instagram exposure for students who are looking to post pictures of their drinks on the social media app. The building will replace the study rooms with the best views. The company is expected to open five more locations scattered throughout the library in the coming years.

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Stop by the Starbucks on the first floor and then the one on the second floor.

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Students gather, dance under the ‘Anna Sun’ Pop band Walk the Moon, DJ duo The Jane Doze and student band Arms Akimbo were all featured in ASLMU’s annual Fallapalooza music festival on Sunday, Sept. 20. Masses of students joined together in Sunken Garden to shop at the art print and poster sale, enjoy food from a wide range of food trucks, drink at the beer garden and “Shut Up and Dance” until the sun went down. For all the photos, check out the Loyolan Facebook page.

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Walk the Moon rocks out in Sunken Garden Main Mang Kelsey Mangan Life+Arts Editor

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his year’s Fallapalooza music festival on Sunday, Sept. 20 was packed with quality performances, including student band Arms Akimbo, DJ duo The Jane Doze and pop band Walk the Moon. Arms Akimbo won Mane Entertainment’s Hear ME Roar event last Wednesday, Sept. 16, securing them the 4 p.m. opening slot for the festival. Early arrivers were treated with songs from their first album, “Vignettes.” Loyal fans sang along to their biggest hits, including “Shakin’” and “Simmer.” The band is made up of senior recording arts and management double major Peter Schrupp, junior recording arts major Colin Boppell, senior finance and accounting double major Matthew Sutton and LMU alumnus Chris Kalil (‘15). Female DJ duo The Jane Doze followed, playing a set full of their trademark pop-electronic remixes and original tracks. They kept the crowd moving in the hour leading up to Walk the Moon’s set. Walk the Moon opened with one of their lesser-known songs, “Jenny,” from their 2012 selftitled album. Their set included songs from throughout their seven year career – older tracks to their chart-topping hit, “Shut Up and Dance.” Walk the Moon fans are known for their tradition of covering

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Pop band Walk the Moon headlined ASLMU’s Fallapalooza festival on Sunday, Sept. 20. The band is mainly known for their hit 2015 song “Shut Up and Dance,” but they played a mix of songs old and new for the LMU audience.

themselves in face paint, taking cues from the colorful 2012 music video, “Anna Sun,” but the many LMU students unfamiliar with the trend stayed barefaced. It’s only fitting that Walk the Moon ended their set with the aforementioned hit song that originally catapulted them to fame in 2012. The event featured a poster sale, a chalkboard wall, food trucks and a beer garden, among other festivities. Performing bands and the Weekend Society

sold merchandise along the sides of the crowd. However, not everybody thought that the event lived up to its hype. Junior communication studies and political science doublemajor Deanne Haight said, “I just think it was too amped up from last year’s. Don’t get me wrong; it was still a blast, but I feel like the vibes just weren’t there this year. Since I don’t go to music events very often, I rely heavily on the energy of the people around me,

and people just weren’t that into it.” Many students were excited about the band selection for this year’s festival, though, and had much to say about the music and mood of the evening. “I had a great time at Fallapalooza this year,” said senior psychology major Sara Ledbetter. “I didn’t realize what a happy, fun band Walk the Moon is until tonight!” Senior marketing major Jeffrey Winsper said, “Fallapalooza

definitely did not disappoint this year. Walk the Moon killed it and it seemed like everyone had a blast.” The Los Angeles Loyolan’s Facebook page has posted pictures of the entire festival. They can be viewed at www.facebook. com/LosAngelesLoyolan.

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

Student spotlight: freshman releases solo EP Britt Wit Elliot Britt

Asst. Life+Arts Editor @LoyolanArts

reaking into the music industry is tough, but LMU student Sarah DeFors has proven it to be possible with the release of her professionally produced self-titled EP. DeFors is an undeclared freshman from Windsor, California, and is already a known artist in the San Francisco Bay Area, having worked hard toward a career in music for around four years. During high school, she spent time traveling on the weekends from her hometown in Northern California to Los Angeles so she could spend time in the recording studio and further her career as an artist. She has shared the stage with various singer-songwriters and bands such as Daniel Bedingfield, Robbie Gennet, the Pat Jordan Band and Naked Soul. DeFors has also performed at a number of coffee houses, festivals and clubs around the Bay Area. She cites some of her biggest musical influences as Marvin Gaye, James Taylor, Alanis Morissette and Alicia Keys. Here is what she had to say about her music career: Elliot Britt (EB): You just released an EP. What was that experience like? How did that

process begin for you? Sarah DeFors (SD): The experience was amazing, a lot of extremely hard work and late nights, but so incredibly worth it. One of the most challenging aspects was making the album and going to school full time. I’d drive down to L.A. (a seven-hour drive) for anywhere from two days to two weeks at a time and work, then go back and go right to school. It was like being on tour for a year. Being in the studio is one of my favorite things, writing, recording, goofing around. I don’t think anyone can really understand the strangely wonderful paradox of it because it’s so much fun and yet so much work, and I think it shows in the album. This album has been one of the best experiences of my life. EB: Did you write all of the music yourself? If not, who did and how did you end up working with them? SD: The songs are all my originals, which was so much fun to do. My producers and I collaborated on a few phrases or melody lines but they’re primarily selfwritten. During production each raw song took on a life of its own and we ended up with such an eclectic EP. EB: How would you describe your genre of music?

SD: My genre is incredibly diverse because I take inspiration from everything and I listen to every genre. Right now I’d say it’s poprock alternative but each song is so different; there are singersongwriter, rock, pop and electric inspired songs all in one place. EB: Have you performed a lot in the past? SD: I have performed a lot in the past and the best part is I’ve been fortunate enough to play in many different venues. I’ve done everything from California’s Great America, concerts and shows on private islands to house parties, fundraisers and local fairs and festivals, and each one is so unique. I absolutely love being on stage. EB: You mentioned you’re currently undecided in regards to your major. Could you see yourself as a recording arts major? Is this something you see yourself pursuing after college? SD: Music is absolutely where I see myself in the future. I hope to be lucky enough to make it a lifelong career, both performing and writing. I don’t know if I’d study recording arts as I already have a front row seat and wonderful friends and teachers that I work with while making music, but it’s something I’m very interested in!

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Freshman undeclared major Sarah Defors has a budding music career – and a professionally produced seld-titled EP.

EB: Do you have any other thoughts you’d like to add? SD: This project was absolutely a labor of love. I’m so proud of how far I and these songs have come and so thankful to everyone who worked with me on this album. I also want to thank everyone who supported the Kickstarter [cam-

paign] we did to release the album, we couldn’t have done it without them. I hope everyone has as much fun listening it as I did making it! This is the opinion of Elliot Britt, a sophomore finance major from Maple Grove, Minnesota. Tweet comments to @ leobritain or email ebritt@theloyolan.com.

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The Maria Problem Maria Nelson

Life+Arts Asst. Editor @mnnelson_

hen Walk the Moon makes an appearance on your campus, it’s time to up the ante in the outfit department. On Sunday, Sept. 20, students attending Fallapalooza didn’t fall short with their impressive ensembles. Below is a recap of the trendiest fashions seen at the festival. 5. Crop tops: literally everywhere If you weren’t sporting a crop top at last weekend’s Fallapalooza, you were definitely in the minority as a non-midriff-bearing attendee. The tiny tops ranged from longer tassel-hemmed numbers to super strappy bra-tops worn as legitimate shirts. Whatever your style of choice, you can bring your favorite summer crop top with you into fall by layering a more voluminous number over a micro knit thermal or turtleneck. 4. Reflective sunglasses: not just for dads Guys and gals alike were sporting this trend, proving that super shiny lenses are not just relegated to Oakley styles of yore. In Los Angeles, every day calls for sunnies. Reflective lenses are a cool way to elevate your everyday look with something a little unexpected. Whether you’re sporting retro-inspired round wire frames or classic wayfarers, they’ll pair well with any look. 3. Flannels: release your inner Cobain Another gender-neutral trend seen at Fallapalooza were flannel shirts in every conceivable color. Female students threw them over their lesser layers as the evening cooled off and guys tied them around their waists in a devil-may-care fashion. While flannel for fall is certainly not revolutionary, a trend with this much staying power deserves to be recognized in all its absurdly comfortable and effortlessly cool glory. 2. Undergarments: hiding no more In addition to the proliferation of crop tops, undergarments with black, strappy elements were also par for the course at the outdoor festival. Frankly speaking, gone are the days when a person had to worry about bra straps showing, or even a colored brassiere showing through a sheer shirt. Chalk it up to a third wave of feminism if you will, but today’s undergarments are provocative statements that are designed to be seen. 1. Crochet: not just for grandmas If you wanted to be especially on-trend at Fallapalooza, you were probably wearing some type of crocheted clothing. From crop tops to rompers, shorts to bodysuits, colorful crochets filled the crowds. Wearing an element of the knitted textile is a great way to add texture to an otherwise bland ensemble, so if you still find yourself craving crochet once the weather cools down, try shying away from all-white looks in favor of darker neutrals like navy.

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. Josh Kuroda & Megan Karbowski | Loyolan

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SFTV reels in student talent at film festival This weekend, SFTV will recognize students’ accomplishments in film at Paramount Pictures. Nicole Muldoon Life+Arts Intern

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t is awards season on LMU’s campus. As one of the top film schools in the country, LMU has an array of immensely talented film students — talents so great that the university needs its very own film festival. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the School of Film and Television (SFTV) will host its annual Film Outside the Frame student award show and film festival, which will take place at Paramount Pictures. The festival celebrates standout filmmaking by screening their work, presenting awards and bringing the LMU film community together. The awards include the Student Choice Award, Best Recorded Song, Best Sound Design, Best Production Design and the SFTV Dean’s Directing Award, among others. LMU’s own undergraduate and graduate students are nominated, uniting students of all ages. Efuru Flowers, events specialist for the festival, explained the elaborate process behind being nominated for an award. “We’ve asked all students to submit their work from the year, and that work is judged by indus-

try professionals. Then, nominees are narrowed down to winners,” said Flowers. “Nominations are only open to current SFTV undergraduate or graduate students.” One of the most memorable aspects of the festival is the red carpet that guests have the opportunity to walk across. “There’s a red carpet with a lot of great places to take photos,” said Flowers. “Basically any guest that comes to the event can walk this red carpet. However, it’s mainly the nominees, hosts and presenters. It’s a place for people to take pictures and remember the year.” Flowers also anounced the identity of the alumnus who will be featured at Film Outside the Frame. “We’re also really excited to honor this year’s distinguished alumni, Effie Brown, who’s currently working on HBO’s ‘Project Greenlight’” said Flowers. “We’re so honored to honor her because she’s such a prolific producer, and she will be presenting the Best Picture award as well. She’s done several films in addition to ‘Project Greenlight;’ she’s got an amazing resume.” Senior film production major Allie Gallo is nominated for a Cub Award for her film “The Art of Imitation,” which was inspired by Hollywood legend Woody Allen. “I wrote, directed and edited [the film] last year for my production 200 class, but I thought of the idea long before that,” said

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Last year’s SFTV Film Outside the Frame awards show and film festival was a hit, featuring a red carpet and screenings of films by undergraduate and graduate students. Gallo. “We shot the film in one day on campus. [...] I was so excited to see my vision realized and am even more excited that it’s being recognized at Film Outside the Frame.” Along with having her film nominated, Gallo will help to host the festival. “I’m excited to be one of the hosts of Film Outside the Frame and to celebrate the accomplishments of my friends, peers and the other films nominated that

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I was lucky to be a part of,” said Gallo. “It’s my favorite event at LMU because it is a time where everyone comes together and I feel a real sense of community.” Film Outside the Frame only continues to grow. The festival received a record number of submissions this year, close to 150 films, scripts and songs. The festival continues to be a way for LMU’s students to express themselves, and to be acknowledged for their accomplishments.

“This event has become one of the seminal events for SFTV,” said Flowers. “Every year, students are really excited to not only submit their work and to be judged, but to attend a homecoming for film students. It’s a way to celebrate work from the previous years with friends, professors, colleagues and family. We’re really excited for this year’s festival—there was some great student work. We’re so proud of our students and their accomplishments.”

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When the microcosm that is the Bluff and the surrounding neighborhoods becomes a little too much to bear, it’s time to venture into the city in search of a new experience. Take advantage of L.A.’s unique and varied cultural opportunities and check out these five spots that are somewhat off the beaten path. 5. Broad Museum This brand new contemporary art museum in Downtown L.A. offers free admission to every visitor thanks to an endowment from the museum’s namesake art collectors and philanthropists, Eli and Edythe Broad. “It should be an educational learning experience” for all who visit, said Eli Broad during an interview with NPR’s KCRW. The collection of modern art includes works from famous names like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman. An innovative approach to architecture also sets the museum apart from Downtown’s resident skyscrapers. 4. Bootie L.A. “Now the biggest mashup event in the world,” boasts the Bootie L.A. website. This multi-city dance party originally started in San Francisco,

but the infectious, LGBTQ-positive event has transcended the confines of the Bay Area and spread as far as Rio de Janeiro. You can get your Bootie fix here in Los Angeles every first and third Saturday at the Echoplex in Echo Park. For the 21-andover set only, get your groove on, lose yourself in the genre-bending tunes or be transfixed by the live and outrageously costumed dancers on stage. Be sure to check the Bootie L.A. Facebook page before you go for an updated list of themes. Costumes are encouraged but not required. 3. Sundance Sunset Cinema Book your seats online at this indie movie theater for a more elevated movie-going experience. The Sundance Cinema draws its bookings from the famed festival originally founded by actor Robert Redford in 1985. Today, the Sundance Sunset Cinema is just one of the many advantages of living in Los Angeles because the theater allows viewers first access to the next independent hit film that may never make it to general release. 2. Hammer Museum Another museum that recently took up a free admission policy, the Hammer offers a truly stunning permanent collection with works from the likes of famous French artists Monet, Cezanne, Degas and Manet. The biggest draw, however, is the Hammer’s special exhibit rotation. The museum’s annual Made in L.A. exhibition, for example, features art

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L.A. has a number of gimmicky attractions designed to appeal to the standard tourist. If you’re looking for something to do that’s a little out of the ordinary, check out one of these opportunities for adventure. of all mediums made exclusively by artists residing in Los Angeles. This factor presents a unique and sometimes critical commentary on what it is like to live in a city that is the amalgamation of so many different cultures and opinions. 1. Skylight Books Yes, physical bookstores still exist. It is more important than ever to

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support local businesses over corporate mega-giants, so spend some time at Skylight Books next time you’re looking for a good read. This Los Feliz spot offers a wide selection of new and used books, in addition to an annexed space entirely devoted to rare art books and independently produced zines. One particular draw is Skylight’s devotion to bringing authors in for special

events like readings and round table discussions. Bonus: following any big-name author appearance, there are always a few extra signed books lingering on the shelves. 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.

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The two began officially dating during fall of their sophomore year. Because they spent so much time together on the team, in a service organization and even in the classroom – Kelli is an English major and Lance is an English minor – the two seemed as if they had been dating for some time already. This helped the relationship move quite quickly, as the two were engaged after a little over a year of dating and were married seven months after that. The engagement began on Dec. 13, 2014, at the Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach during winter break. Lance had spent some time preparing for the occasion, talking with his family and also asking permission from Kelli’s parents. “Cary and I were a little surprised that they wanted to get married so young,” said Mollie Sugimoto, Kelli’s mom. “But after we talked to Kelli for a long time and after Lance came over to our house and asked Cary for Kelli’s hand in marriage, we saw they really felt ready and we gave them our blessing.” Kelli and Lance had already talked about marriage, so it was not out of the blue. “At Christmas time, the Montage has a Christmas tree and it overlooks the ocean,” Lance said. “After a few minutes, I proposed and my brother Zach was able to document it with photos.” The couple kept it very low-key

afterwards, treating themselves to a nice walk and milkshakes after the proposal. “For us, it was never about the proposal or the wedding,” Kelli said. “Those were little parts to it. For us, marriage is so much more. We had the celebrations, but it wasn’t the focus of getting married.” Because of their age, some of the couple’s friends were surprised about the engagement. However, they did recognize the love and commitment that the two felt for one another. “I was really shocked that they got engaged. I was supposed to live with Lance this year,” Duncan said. “ So [Lance] had to come and tell me that he could not live with me. It was more an excitement for him though. … I’m happy that they were able to find their love so quickly.” But not everyone was as surprised at the nuptials. “Lance always seemed like he would marry young,” Mastropaolo said. “Due to his faith, he always knew that he wanted to date and marry someone that shared his religious convictions. He has always been a very mature young man, and always wanted to follow what he believed to be honorable and faithful for his beliefs.” Though they have heard some questions about their decision to get married at 21, the couple is confident in their decision. They deeply reflected on their faith and prayed over the decision and knew that they were making the right choice. “There is something really

special about going through life together,” Lance said. “We will be able to experience so much more together than if we got married at 30. I don’t know if any age is the perfect age to get married. … I think there are minimum requirements, like being able to provide for each other, but we live pretty conservatively.” Now that Kelli and Lance have been married and are back on the Bluff, they are living together off campus. This is the first time that Kelli and Lance have lived together. “One thing that I’m learning daily is that it can’t be just about me anymore,” Kelli said. “That is one of the wonderful gifts from marriage. You can no longer make your own decisions; there is someone else who is affected by them.” Lance and Kelli are both seniors and looking forward to not only finishing up their time at LMU, but also continuing their lives together off the Bluff. Lance wants to be a representative for a medical device or pharmaceutical company. Kelli wants to teach after college and focus on younger children, particularly second grade, possibly for Teach for America. Their opportunities would have both of them living either locally or in the Bay Area. They may be new to the married life, but they have a support system to give them plenty of advice. “Marriage is tough. It takes commitment to stay in there for the long haul,” Mastropaolo said. “Be prepared for the amazing

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The July wedding was held at Orcutt Ranch in West Hills, California. The rustic-themed nuptials featured blackboards and mason jar decorations. highs, and the valleys as well. If you are rooted in your shared faith, your chances of having a fulfilling God-centered marriage will be that much stronger. Always try to remember the things that caused you to first fall in love with each other.” As Lance and Kelli move forward with their lives together, they can always fall back on the one thing that they do best:

running. “I have always said that the best lessons I have learned in life have been from running,” Scott Guerrero, head coach for the cross country and track team, said. “All you can really do is look forward. … Basically, when you get married, one life ends and a whole new one begins. There is no looking back. You are building your life with this person.”

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University of San Diego and Brigham Young University on the road. These three teams were all in the top four of the 2015 WCC pre-season poll. Though the women’s soccer program struggled as of late in the WCC, their luck may change soon enough. Last year, Head Coach Michelle Myers brought in 13 new players, with two transfers and 11 freshmen. The transfers, seniors Callie Taylor, a forward, and Morgan Hilby, a midfielder and forward, had immediate impacts on the team. Now that the freshman class had a year to mature, the team may have a chance to build upon last season, where it won six more games than the season prior. With more experience under their belt, this relatively young team will have a better shot at competing against the WCC’s best. The team has also been perfect at home so far this season. In their five games at Sullivan Field, the Lions won all five and outscored their opponents 11-1. The Lions have five more home games this season, all against conference opponents and though it may be unreasonable to assume that they will remain undefeated at Sullivan Field, all three of the teams that were ranked below LMU in the pre-season — Gonzaga University, Saint Mary’s College and University of the Pacific — will be home games. Myers also made bold moves throughout the season. In the comeback victory against Weber State University, Myers decided to make a change at goalkeeper

from starter junior Sophia Leksan to redshirt freshman Charlee Pruitt at halftime. Leksan, who previously had a three-game shutout streak, was struggling in the game and did not record a save in the first half. Weber State had already scored twice in the first half, so the change was made. Pruitt was able to come in and prevent the Wildcats from scoring in the second half. The change to Pruitt, a stronger defensive presence (the Wildcats only had one shot on goal in the second half) and junior forward Nikki Martino’s and senior midfielder Jocelyn Blankenship’s goals helped lift the team to a win. The Lions have a tough road ahead of them. After the Fullerton game on Thursday, they will have a whole week to prepare for their first conference game against Saint Mary’s. However, they have already been recognized nationally in the NCAA Women’s Soccer RPI poll. The team is currently ranked No. 25 out of the country’s 333 Division I teams. With a great season already underway, this is not an opportunity that Coach Myers or any of the players will want to squander. Though the WCC has been a roadblock for the Lions in the past few seasons, this year may be different. It may be smart to have a healthy skepticism of the women’s soccer team, but they are more than likely going to answer that call. This is the opinion of Jack Sullivan, a senior communication studies major from Las Vegas, Nevada. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email jsullivan@theloyolan.com.

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If recent history is any indicator, the LMU women’s soccer team will struggle once they enter WCC play. However, with plenty of young talent, this is a new team for conference foes. Sophomore midfielder Melissa Lewis has already made an impact, scoring in the final seconds of a double overtime game against Toledo University.

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Running to the altar: athletes tie the knot They were just teammates living on the same floor of Del Rey North three years ago. Now they’re married. Jack Sullivan Sports Editor

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On July 31, the LMU cross country and track team met up at Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center in West Hills. They were not there for a meet though. Instead, they were there to celebrate — two of their own were making a life-altering decision that day. Senior health and human sciences major Lance Capel and senior English major Kelli Capel, two runners on the team, were married in an outdoor ceremony that day. The duo was joined together under a canopy at the ranch in a rustic wedding with nearly 150 people watching. “Obviously, both of us were nervous the day. Even a couple of days before, I was having trouble eating, I was so nervous,” Kelli said. “I think most of it was just the stress of planning all of the small details … [and] also realizing that this was not just a ‘we kind of feel like doing this’ kind of a thing. We both know that marriage is a sacred thing. The nerves came from knowing that we were stepping into this new phase of life. But through it all I was always confident with everything.” The couple was joined at the altar by their maid of honor and best man. Both Lance and Kelli chose siblings for the roles; Lance asked his brother Zach Capel and Kelli chose her sister Kayla Sugimoto. Both younger siblings, Zach and Kayla enjoyed watching their older siblings make such a commitment. “It was such an experience to be the maid of honor,” Sugimoto said. “Kelli’s style isn’t too over the top, so being the maid of honor, I made plans for a girls’ day and helped get

LIONBITES MEN’S SOCCER The Lions fell 2-1 to Missouri State University on Sunday in the final game of the TLC Heating and Plumbing Invitational in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The men’s soccer team now sits 5-3-0 overall. After a solid start to the season with five consecutive wins, the Lions made a turn for the worse and have suffered from three straight losses. In the matchup against the Bears, sophomore forward Alvaro Madrigal scored LMU’s single goal of the game. Despite their loss, Madrigal and redshirt junior defender Mark Dotseth were honored for the AllTournament Team for LMU. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL LMU shut down the California Polytechnic State University/University of California, Santa Barbara Dual Invite last weekend with back-to-back wins against both the Mustangs and Gauchos. Sophomore outside hitter and setter Sarah Sponcil led the pack with 38 total kills at the tournament’s conclusion. Junior outside hitter Jamie Lea closely followed with 24 kills.

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her ready on the big day. It was an overall great day to be a part of.” Kelli and Lance met each other while they were on recruiting trips to LMU. After each of them decided to commit to LMU, they ended up both living on the fourth floor of Del Rey North residence hall. They used their freshman year to develop a deeper friendship. The two bonded over their faith and shared hobbies, attending church with one another, joining the service organization Sursum Corda and running on the cross country and track teams. “They both share a lot of similar character qualities. They are both extremely hard working, as evidenced by their commitment to running cross country and track,” said Arletta Mastropaolo, Lance’s mom. “And they both share a love for God and family. They have rooted their faith in a local church in L.A. and have found another couple that shares their values to spend time with. They are both very familyoriented and committed to prayer on behalf of the family.” Through these shared interests, the two developed a bond with each another. The time spent together, particularly during their freshman year, laid the foundation for a future relationship. “It wasn’t too big of a shock that they ended up dating,” said senior marketing major Michael Duncan, another runner on the team. “We had noticed that they were spending a lot of time together and were getting more friendly to one another. We figured that something would eventually come out of that, but we didn’t know that marriage would happen.” “I think that it was helpful for us being teammates,” Lance said. “We got to spend a lot of time together when we traveled on trips, but we also had time apart since the men’s and women’s program train slightly differently. The majority of time you are just hanging with your friends. … It was a healthy amount of time with each other.” See XC Marriage | Page 19

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Senior English major Kelli Capel and senior health and human sciences major Lance Capel connected on campus through cross country and the service organization Sursum Corda.

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he women’s soccer team has been on an emotional rollercoaster ride since I first came to LMU. They have gone from nine wins in the 2012 season, to three in 2013 and then nine again last fall. So far this year, the team has had an amazing start. With two losses against Pennsylvania State University and Rutgers University, who are currently ranked fourth and second in the NCAA Rating Percentage Index (RPI) poll, and fourth and 15th in the Coaches’ poll, respectively. The Lions have since won six of their last seven games, including a big win against then-ranked Long Beach State University. The team’s great start is one to be very hopeful about. The Lions have a chance to hit double-digit wins for the season for the first time since 2010. A strong finish to the season will also give them a chance to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament, something they have not done since 2006. The team has one more game against CSU Fullerton before they enter conference play in October. However, that may be where the issue lies. Every year that I have attended LMU, the women’s soccer team has showed a tremendous start to the year. The team won four of its first five games my freshman year, and was 6-3-1 entering

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Senior midfielder Jocelyn Blankenship (above) goes up for a header in the Lion’s home game. conference play. However, the tough West Coast Conference (WCC) had the team go 3-5 in conference to end the year. Even my sophomore year, the worst season for LMU this millennium, had a promising start with three consecutive wins. However, after a string of major injuries, the team could not win another game and finished 3-16-1 as well as going 0-8-1 in the WCC. Last year, the Lions improved tremendously from the season before as they started 6-2-1, just as the team this

year did. The team that year won its final game before conference play against CSU Northridge, but could not figure out their conference opponents and went 2-61 in the WCC, including losing the last three games. The WCC has been a death sentence to otherwise promising seasons for the Lions; the team has not won even half of its games in the conference since the 2008 season (5-2). Its conference schedule is also no joke this season, as it will face Santa Clara University, See Women’s Soccer | Page 19