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Lifeguards discovered a man’s body along the rocks of Ballona Creek in Playa Del Rey Sunday evening. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department released a statement that the body was located at approximately 7:20 p.m. according to NBC Los Angeles, in “Man’s Body Found Along Playa Del Rey Coast.” The report further stated that the remains were specifically found “in the waters near 6100 block of Ballona Creek.” The body mysteriously washed up on a rocky jetty, an area that fishermen commonly visit. According to the Los Angeles Times, there is currently no available information about the identity of the man. The L.A. Times further stated that “divers with the department’s Special Enforcement Bureau helped homicide detectives recover the body.” The cause of the man’s death is still unknown. When contacted, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner stated that there would be no information to present for at least a week. See Ballona | Page 3
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LMU Public Safety and Campus Ministry teamed up last Thursday, Sept. 24 to host the annual De Colores Bike and Rummage Sale next to the Sacred Heart Chapel. All proceeds from the event went toward funding De Colores trips, which are weekend service immersion trips that students take to Tijuana, Mexico.
Career Expo gives students the chance to network with major corporations More than 80 companies in different fields visited LMU to connect with students. Anna Sugiura
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Students from all majors and years suited up in business attire and gathered in Alumni Mall on Tuesday, Sept. 29 to meet and network with over 80 employers. Top industries were represented at the Expo including Apple, PLACE Corps and Target, and sought out eager students to fill future job and internship positions.
First impressions are often the key to getting a new job, and on Tuesday, Sept. 29, students had their first opportunity to impress potential new employers. At the Fall 2015 Career Expo, hosted by the Office of Career and Professional Development (CPD), students were able to speak with employers, take a professional headshot for their LinkedIn profile and more. Representatives from more than 80 companies, including those with both non-profit and for-profit backgrounds, helped make this the largest fall Career Expo LMU ever had, according to Branden Grimmett, the associate provost for CPD. Employers ranged from Apple, the Honest Company and Coca-Cola North American Group to Wells Fargo & Co. and Teach for America. Students like junior marketing major Lauren Mabuni had the unique
opportunity to meet employers they might not have had a chance to meet otherwise. Mabuni said, “I think it’s just so important to establish a relationship with a person and get a feel for the company.” However, this event isn’t just important for the students to meet potential new employers — the Career Expo is also a chance for employers to meet their new hires. Lauren Elmets, a junior university sales recruiter for Yelp, commented on the practicality of events like Career Expo. “It’s a great way to come and see the people that are proactive, looking for a job and really want to learn more about the company and the different opportunities,” said Elmets. “So for us, it’s a great way for us to get a lot of people through the doors and meet them in person as opposed to just taking a look at their resume and not knowing a lot about them.” Meeting with recruiters from a variety of places allowed students to get a taste of what office culture would be like and the different types of hiring opportunities for internships or post-graduation. If See Career | Page 2
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students missed this opportunity, there will be another Career Expo in this spring. To prepare, Grimmett said to do research on companies of interest. “Follow [organizations and
companies] on Twitter and on different social media platforms to figure out what kind of problems they’re encountering as a company,” Grimmett said. “And then when you speak to those employers in a recruitment setting or if they’re alumni and they
come back to campus, you’ll be able to say, ‘you know, I’ve been following this latest story that I’ve seen on your website. Here’s some possible solutions I have about this problem and how can I talk to you more about the skills that I have to help you.’”
CPD offers several programs for students who want help on improving their resumes and finding paths they should take to achieve their dream careers. According to the director of industry partnerships and coordinator of the Career Expo, Lucas Bierlin,
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Junior marketing major Madeline Gali (above) speaks with a representative from Yelp at the Fall Career Expo on Alumni Mall. Career and Professional Development holds a Career Expo each semester, where companies and organizations set up booths on campus, and offer job and internship information.
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a new program will be available this fall providing access to career coaches specialized in career development and networking. The coaches are experienced in the different trends and skills needed to obtain success in a variety of fields and will be able to give students advice on such topics. In preparation for the Career Expo, CPD held the Career Expo Prep Week last week. From Monday to Thursday, students were able to engage in a three-part workshop series to explore careers, build confidence and make connections. Before the Spring Career Expo, another prep week will be held. Skills obtained from the prep week and advice from career coaches are planned to help students at events like this as well as in interviews. For more information about CPD and upcoming events, visit CPD’s website at careers.lmu.edu.
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The remains of the body were so decomposed that investigators are unsure of how long the body was in the ocean and whether the man’s death involved foul play. Freshman marketing major Nick Rosendin was shocked when he heard about the incident.
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“It’s an eerie feeling that it’s so close to home,” he said. “It’s not that it makes me feel unsafe, it’s just that it’s weird what goes on so close to us that we can’t really do anything about.” Junior accounting major Cara Lohman agreed, questioning whether this affects the safety of the surrounding neighborhood. “Playa Del Rey seems like a
relatively nice and safe place to live, so this death comes as a surprise. I’m not sure what the circumstances are around how he died, but it just reminds me that tragic things like that can happen in any neighborhood,” she said. Follow @LALoyolan on Twitter or go to our website at laloyolan.com for more updates as the story develops.
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This is our second year doing a read-out, which is a continuous reading of banned or challenged books out loud. Last year, people found it inspiring and empowering, so we doubled the program duration this year. Our goal is to keep building the program until we have five days of reading. This year, there is a comfortable display right by the library entrance where anyone can read aloud for 15-20 minutes all week long.
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Last year, I read about read-outs of banned books on the [American Library Association (ALA)] website. Banned Books Week is an ALA initiative to protect First Amendment rights and fight against censorship. After I read about it, we organized our first one last year on Monday of Banned Books Week for about six to eight hours. It was very empowering! And it was so much fun.
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The body of the man was discovered on the 6100 block of Ballona Creek in Playa Del Rey.
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“Hop On Pop.” It is newly-challenged in 2014 for encouraging violence to fathers. And Shakespeare has lots of banned works. Shakespeare has remained in print for centuries and it should be read widely and performed; it should not be banned.
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Why do you think holding events like these is important?
Holding events like these is important to bring awareness that even in America there are people trying to limit our freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Censorship is powerfully limiting and once it takes hold, it becomes harder for the public to know what is being kept from view.
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I would read Shakespeare’s plays from the “First Folio” in our archives. The writing is beautiful, dramatic [and] humorous and many of our commonly used expressions in English came from his plays. A few examples include “green-eyed monster” (jealousy) from “Othello,” “love is blind” from “The Merchant of Venice” [and] “a heart of gold” from “King Henry V.”
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If you could meet anyone in history, dead or alive, who would it be?
Abraham Lincoln. I want to hear him tell the jokes he kept under his hat.
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Read widely and deeply. Challenge yourself to become familiar with viewpoints that differ from your own. Read for fun as well as to gain knowledge. And ask questions!
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If you could remove one book from the banned books list, what would it be?
I’d remove them all. Books shouldn’t be banned. If it offends you, don’t read it, but don’t try to suppress it so I can’t make my own choice to read it or not.
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Past graduates take stroll down memory lane at 62nd annual Alumni BBQ weekend Alumni returned to LMU for a weekend filled with food, fun and friendship. Amanda Lopez News Editor
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The nostalgia was in full force this past weekend at the 62nd Annual Alumni BBQ as hundreds of graduated lions returned to LMU, a place they once called home. Graduates of all ages made their way back to the Bluff for the largest alumni event of the year. All of these former LMU students had the opportunity to reminisce with old friends, check out LMU’s newest renovations and of course, indulge in all of the food and fun being offered throughout the weekend. Caitlin Evans (’13) described being back as bittersweet, emphasizing how formative her years at LMU were. “It’s one of those happysad feelings because I miss it when I’m here. I had the best four years I possibly could have had, and it just went by so fast,” she said. “The real world is great and everything, but one of the things just to do while
you’re here is to really get involved and just go to things.” Sunken Garden was bursting with activity during the event, as alumni caught up with old classmates and participated in a wide range of activities. One major part of the event gave alumni the opportunity to meet LMU’s 16th President, Timothy Law Snyder. LMU Magazine also offered a photo booth where families could take Christmas card photos with Iggy the Lion, who was appropriately dressed in holiday attire. Many alumni also enjoyed snapping selfies with the cardboard cutout of Pope Francis that has been circulating around campus the last few weeks. According to Director of Alumni Relations Tom Arteaga (’98), more than 2000 alumni and guests attended this year’s festivities. He believes events like these are important components of the graduate experience. “Alumni are a very important part of the LMU community because they serve as ambassadors for LMU. When students graduate from LMU, they represent LMU wherever they go,” he said. Christiana Simpson, director of special events, helped organize the weekend’s events and explained how much she enjoyed seeing Lions of all ages bonding over a shared love of LMU.
“It is a perfect opportunity for alumni, family and friends to come together on campus. Many alumni come back year after year to reconnect with their classmates,” Simpson said. “Other alumni are returning for the first time in 50 years. They all share a common bond. Once a Lion, always a Lion.” Aside from the BBQ, the day offered a mix of both traditional and new events. The day began with the 30th annual three-on-three Alumni Basketball Tournament, followed by the Alumni Reunion Mass in Sacred Heart Chapel. Other events included an undergraduate admissions workshop, various class reunion lunches and a live stream of the Papal Mass. There was also an opportunity to tour the new Life Sciences Building and mingle at the Seaver Alumni and Family Ice Cream Social. A pair of roommates from the class of 1995, Michelle Peyton and Cathy Di Vincenzo, both shared their excitement to be back at LMU, specifically reflecting on how the University grew since their time here. “I think it’s grown, for the better. We see that there’s so much more offered for the students, [like] the fantastic facilities. All of the upgrades are fantastic,
Alumni from all class years gathered in Sunken Garden on Sunday, Sept. 27, for the 62nd Annual Alumni BBQ. The event offered food, reunion tents for different class years and organizations, a zipline and more.
Both professors believe this style of teaching is essential to the course because it represents both departments equally and provides an example to the students of how to work together. “When they see Professor Scott and [I] teaching together, they have a model of how to collaborate,” Watts said. Both professors were wary of how the film school and biology students would work together, considering how different the departments are. However, Scott found that the film students help the biology students with the film techniques while the biology students explain the scientific concepts. Scott is a professional filmmaker who specializes in viral videos, which he produces with Zoochosis, Scott’s production company located in Venice Beach. He has worked with HBO, National Geographic and Warner Brothers. The idea for this collaborative course originated from the set of the Discovery Channel’s show, “Fail Lab.” Scott was directing the show while Watts was working as a co-host. They expressed their mutual interest in a collaborative course and decided to bring the idea to LMU this semester. Alongside Scott’s passion for film is his love of teaching. “Teaching is the best thing that ever happened to me,” he said. However, Scott is not interested in teaching full time. Scott also believes that by maintaining his profession in the film industry, he can be a more effective professor. “I believe professors who teach what they do are more effective than those
who teach what they did,” said Scott. This is also the reasoning behind bringing professionals into the class to explain challenging concepts to the students. This includes a falconer, who explained the biology of birds to the students and flew a falcon on the roof of the new Life Sciences Building. Watts and Scott agree they have completely different approaches to teaching. Scott prefers a more hands-on approach to learning, while Watts provides more lectures. The difference in teaching style benefits both professors. “Dr. Watts helps improve my clarity, while I improve her spontaneity,” said Scott. Watts has worked in the biology
department since 2010 and is an associate professor of behavioral ecology and physiology. Before arriving at LMU, she researched animal behavior, specifically the behavior of spotted hyenas and songbirds, for her bachelor’s degree in biology from Duke University and her double Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Watts brought her extensive expertise on animal behavior to this course and expressed how impressive it is to see the film school students grasping biology concepts and vice versa. Working with the film students gave Watts a new perspective. “It’s made me look at biology concepts through the perspective of a film student,” she said. Both professors expressed how grateful they are to the SFTV
and the programs and service outreach are all wonderful,” said Peyton. “I wish I had taken advantage of it more when I was a student. But you know, you’re so busy caught up in being a student that you don’t realize there’s a lot to be experiencing.” Di Vincenzo added how nostalgic it felt to be back at LMU. “Just walking through ... it brings you back 20 years,” she said. Although all of the graduated lions in attendance forged
different career paths and lives since graduating from LMU, one common theme among alumni seemed to be a shared sense of missing LMU. After reflecting on her time at LMU, Maureen Sisto (’86) shared some words of wisdom for current Lions. “Enjoy every minute. Soak it all in and get ready to join real life. If I could come back and do it all over again, I sure would,” she said.
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SFTV and College of Science and Engineering team up for new collaborative course Biology and film professors are teaming up to teach a course together for the first time. Thomas May News Intern @LALoyolan
The LMU School of Film and Television (SFTV) and the Frank Seaver College of Science and Engineering are collaborating to create a new course that combines both departments’ expertises. The course, “Biology, Film and Science Communication,” is made up of half SFTV students and half biology students. Biology professor Heather Watts and film production professor Patrick Scott co-teach the class. According to the course description, students work together to visualize and communicate scientific concepts to general audiences, creating visually captivating films that are scientifically accurate. With both film and biology students equally represented, this class illustrates how departments can successfully collaborate and create new alternative courses. The coteaching style is something neither professor has done before. “The most surprising part of this teaching style is how much I’ve enjoyed it. I’ve been teaching at LMU for five years, but this is so much different than anything I’ve done before,” said Watts.
and the Frank Seaver College of Science and Engineering for their support in creating this new course. The success seen in the classroom inspired Watts and Scott to endorse the co-teaching style and the partnership between departments. They emphasized the importance of collaboration between departments, and how it can result in an alternative career options for students. When biology students take this course, they can discover how their major can be utilized in the film industry, and the same applies for film students who may consider a career in biology. “Students can learn how to create their own careers and be their own boss,” said Scott.
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LMU Common Book design contest: All full-time students are eligible to submit artwork for a chance to win an Apple Watch Sport and a seat at the Common Book luncheon with Nina Revoyr, the author of the 2015-2016 LMU Common Book “Southland." The artwork must be relevant to the subject matter found in “Southland,” or illustrate the meaning behind the caption “What is L.A.?” The winning student’s artwork will be featured in the William H. Hannon Library exhibit from Oct. 26 to Nov. 6. Second place will be awarded a $50 gift certificate from the LMU Bookstore and an invitation to the Common Book luncheon. The first and second place artwork will also be displayed in the Von der Ahe Family Suite on Nov. 3. The deadline for the contest is 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. According to the official rules of the contest, found at commonbook.lmu.edu, the following art mediums will be accepted: painting, sketches, digital art and photography. The artwork must also be accompanied by a synopsis explaining how the art relates to “Southland” or the caption “What is L.A.?"
Dr. Nancy Pineda-Madrid discusses “Feminicide: Interrogating the Broken Body of Christ.” Dr. Nancy Pineda-Madrid, an LMU graduate and associate professor of theology at Boston College, is speaking at the annual Chareles S. Casassa, S.J. Lecture. The talk will address the meaning behind the body of Christ and expand on the concept of feminicide, which is the crucifixion of women and society. The lecture will be located in the Von der Ahe Family Suite on the third floor of the Wiliam H. Hannon Library on Oct. 1 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. A book signing and reception will follow. Dr. Pineda-Madrid will be joined by respondents Dr. Jonathan Rothchild, an associate professor and chair of the LMU department of theological studies, and Sister Hild Mateo, D. Min. representing the Guadalupana Missionary. This event is free and open to the public; no RSVP is required. For more information, contact Cynthia cynthia.boland@lmu.edu, or 310-338-7445.
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The department of women’s and gender studies celebrates its 10th anniversary A new name and some familiar faces usher students and faculty into the new semester. Karis Addo-Quaye News Intern @LALoyolan
On a Thursday afternoon, around 60 people gathered in University Hall’s McIntosh Center to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the newly-renamed department of women’s and gender studies (WGST) and to celebrate their collective achievements as a department at their 2015 Fall Welcome event. Attendees included faculty, alumni, majors, minors and those simply interested in women’s and gender studies, who together generated the biggest turnout ever for one of their welcome events. The event was organized primarily by Assistant Professor Dr. Traci Voyles, and the afternoon opened with light refreshments and trivia games about famous feminists from history, pop culture and amongst the LMU faculty. The fun and games led into the afternoon’s main event, during which a panel of four alumni who majored and minored in women’s studies discussed the impact that women’s studies has had on them since graduating, both personally and professionally. Recent graduate Natalie Perez (‘15) declared a minor in women’s studies her sophomore year after taking an in-
troductory course on the subject. “It may sound cliché, but my Intro to Women’s Studies course was the first class in which I could connect the materials we studied to almost every aspect of my life,” Perez said. Our lessons on the intersections of gender, sexual orientation, race, socioeconomic status and so many more factors impacted the way I viewed myself as a female, as a Latina and as a film production student.” This sophisticated social understanding has led Perez to work part-time as a digital production assistant with the non-profit Team Rubicon. “My hope is to make a positive social impact with the films I make and work on,” said Perez, who also doubles as a freelance cinematographer/editor. Perez, along with fellow alumna panelist Michelle Badillo (‘13), a former screenwriting and women’s studies double major, “both spoke to how women’s studies has provided them with a critical lens through which to analyze current media and produce new and better representations of gender, race, class and sexuality in media,” said Associate Professor of women’s and gender studies Sina Kramer, Ph.D. Kramer recalled what Badillo described as a “hunger for those who have the tools to think through what is happening in the world in terms of race, gender and sexuality,” including media coverage concerning the transgender community and communities of color. Badillo referenced popular shows like “Orange is the New Black” and “Transparent,” commenting on the impact suc-
cessful writers, actors and directors of color, including Shonda Rhimes, Viola Davis and Ava DuVernay, have had on national and international discourse regarding race and gender. Perez and Badillo spoke alongside former women’s studies majors Miriam Vega (‘15) and Sofia Espinoza (‘15), who reflected on the influence women’s studies has had on their current work on post-grad service with the Ignatian Service Corps, which is based in South Central Los Angeles.
“My Intro to Women’s Studies course was the first class in which I could connect the materials we studied to almost every aspect of my life. Our lessons ... impacted the way I viewed myself as a female, as a Latina and as a film production student. ” “It was an incredibly moving testament of the value of women’s studies in the professional and personal development of our students,” said women’s and gender studies Adjunct Professor Linh Hua of the event. She added that the panel discussed how their transformative education “impacted their ability to understand and discuss current political debates; deepened their grasp of structural inequities that impact local communities and energized their ability to
engage coworkers, families and friends on these different topics.” As a growing program currently boasting 25 majors and 28 minors, new courses are being developed quickly in response to many interested students, according to Kramer. Many were introduced to the department by enrolling in one of its classes. Emily Ferrer, a sophomore women’s studies and English double major, initially began her undergraduate career at LMU as a modern languages major. But after taking the course, Women of Color in the U.S., with Department Chair and Professor Stella Oh, Ph.D, Ferrer “fell in love with it,” and declared a double major. “This is my first semester working for the WGST department as a work-study student,” Ferrer said. “But I am enjoying it, and my biggest project thus far has been helping with [this] event. In the future, I hope to work closely with a professor as a research assistant.” Professor Danielle Borgia, Ph.D., noted the interdisciplinary character of the department, as there are many students double majoring and minoring in fields ranging from communication studies and sociology to African American, Chicano/ Chicana and Asian and Pacific Islander studies. The hallmark of the department is its “emphasis on social justice,” said Borgia, and the wide variety of career paths that graduates involved with women’s and gender studies pursue exemplify that aspect of the department. Furthermore, WGST seeks to organize talks and research sympo-
siums as wells as illuminate works of activism in women’s studies via multi-level engaged learning, including the development of an internshipcourse,accordingtoKramer. The department also encourages the establishment of a on-campus Women’s Center for information and support for sexual assault survivors. There are annual collaborations and presentations with the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center’s Director of College Programs LaShonda Coleman to address the issue of sexual violence on campus, among other activities and events. “We have a search for a new tenure line faculty this fall; we will be hiring someone who focuses on sexuality studies and women’s health in a transnational context [and] who has a background in social science research,” said Kramer. She expressed hope that acquiring such unique areas of expertise will broaden the scope of learning as well as facilitate interaction with many other spheres such as politics, economics, media, tech industries, publishing, religion and the diverse realm of the greater multicultural Los Angeles community itself. The LMU community can expect to see even more from their fellow students and colleagues as the department of women’s and gender studies strives to embody the main motivation that Kramer says led to the vote to change the name in the first place: “to reflect our broader conception of the work we do, while maintaining a connection to our past focus on the importance of women’s lives, struggles and experience.”
The Loyolan brings home three CSPA awards Several Loyolan staff alumni and current members received awards for their work. Anna Sugiura
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The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) presented three awards to the Loyolan at the 32nd annual Gold Circle Awards for Newspapers on Sept. 23. With over 11,000 entries submitted by students from colleges, universities and secondary schools from across the United States, only 1,471 winners were announced. Judges awarded a first, second and third place for each category and gave Certificates of Merit to those whose work deserved recognition. Out of 78 newspaper categories, the Loyolan placed in three. In the category of first person experience, Chelsea Chenelle (‘15) won third place for “It happens here: An open letter.” Cartoon Editor Ellen Czinski and staff cartoonist Hannah Kim were awarded second place for the category of hand drawn art/ illustration for their work titled “Sexual Assault.” Finally, Andrew Rezk (‘15) won first place for his article, “Why I’m proud to be a losing lion,” in the sports commentary category. “It happens here: An open letter” is an opinion piece that was published on Nov. 8, 2014. Chenelle used her personal experience to write a letter that shed light on the complex experiences and emotions of rape victims. Moreover, the article reached
out to victims who have reported their experiences. “No matter how the situation came to light, thank you for not standing down,” Chenelle wrote in her article. “We all stand alongside you, silently, endlessly shouting ‘enough is enough,’ because you opened the door for our voices to be heard.” In an interview with News Editor Amanda Lopez, Chenelle expressed her excitement. “It was great to tell my story, but more importantly, it was great to unapologetically come out and say this is screwed up – your feelings, even if you cannot even understand them yet, are completely valid,” Chenelle said. “I think college papers owe it to the communities they serve to talk about things that make people uncomfortable. When real world issues infiltrate the campus safety bubble, it is an opportunity to spark conversation. And all of those opportunities should be jumped at.” Kim and Czinski, both current Loyolan staff members, had work in the Loyolan issue that ran on April 15, 2015, featured a riveting collection that captured the emotions and anxieties of sexual assault. Their front page piece showed a girl and a boy lying back to back, both curled in fetal position. Their faces are covered while they are engulfed in a swirl of despairing words and phrases like “faking,” and “did you see what she was wearing?” “The thing I most appreciate about art is the way it can reach people and convey emotions that words sometimes can’t,” said Czinski. “I’m glad this piece was able to pull that off.” Rezk’s “Why I’m proud to be a losing lion” revealed the dark secret behind the glitz and glam of successful collegiate athletes. The
article begins with the statement “We should probably start cheating.” Rezk discusses how success is often achieved through the use of drugs, deceit and cover-ups. But what sets LMU apart is the lack of such tactics. In the article, Rezk revels in the fact that LMU athletes are in class with him often participating, getting good grades, giving insightful opinions and doing the same assignments as he is. He imagines his future as
an alumnus, with his future son on his lap cheering for the team that, although not necessarily doing the best in the rankings, stands on ethical and moral principles. “Lions basketball can be the butt of some on-campus jokes, but I’d rather see my alma mater live up to its ethical standards and fail than see them cheat and win, like so many others do,” said Rezk in an interview. “Although it’s an individual award, since this was for a sports article, I
just have to give some credit to my team. Copy and managing editors gave me great feedback concerning this article, and they were a big reason why it turned out so well. Go Lions.” Current Loyolan Editor-in-Chief Ali Swenson commented on the achievements of these Loyolan staff members. “It’s always exciting for the Loyolan to win any type of award, and it means that we’re doing our job, we’re making an impact and doing good work,” said Swenson.
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MU students, faculty, staff and a life- that Los Angeles faces today. While talking size cutout of Pope Francis showed up about promoting dignity for the poor, the at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in the Pope said, “To enable these real men and basement of Sacred Heart Chapel to watch women to escape from extreme poverty, we a historic moment unfold: Pope Francis must allow them to be dignified agents of addressing Congress in their own destiny.” person for the first time. He followed up this “Pope Francis’ first visit statement During his visit to when he met to the U.S. served as a the U.S. — a six-day with and blessed men and affair spread throughout reminder that we have an women who are homeless Washington D.C., New in Washington D.C. In obligation to our fellow York and Philadelphia — touching on human dignity, humans.” the Pope emphasized core his words reflected LMU’s values, such as the golden mission, focusing on the rule and commitment to the common good, service of faith and promotion of justice. particularly with regard to issues with which LMU’s location in Los Angeles, as our our nation struggles, including immigration, University’s website states, “brings into sharp climate change and poverty. focus the issues of our time and provides an In the midst of the early political furor ideal context for study, research, creative over the 2016 U.S. presidential elections, work and active engagement.” Through Pope Francis, a Jesuit, reminded us to not be participation in various organizations, polarized by politics, but rather to act as a including Campus Ministry and the Center cohesive unit. for Service and Action, students have In his speech at the United numerous avenues through Nations, the Los Angeles which to engage with local “His words reflected Times reported him saying, social justice issues. Pope LMU’s mission, focusing Francis’ first visit to the “We live in communion” with the environment and on the service of faith and U.S. served as a reminder “any harm done to the that we have an obligation promotion of justice.” environment, therefore, is to our fellow humans. harm done to humanity.” LMU may be a bubble for He continued, “Every creature, particularly some students, but it doesn’t have to be. As a living creature, has an intrinsic value, President Timothy Law Snyder, Ph.D. said, in its existence, its life, its beauty and its we must “use our Jesuit and Marymount interdependence with other creatures.” traditions as a foundation for further success Though his statements on climate change in our learning, in our discovery and in our have received the most attention, Pope ways of helping others.” Our campus is just Francis’ words are applicable to a number a starting point; as the Class of 2016’s motto of issues both worldwide and local— for declares, we must “Go forth and set the example, the homelessness state of emergency world on fire.”
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acrifice always comes at a price, and John Boehner (R-Ohio) fell on the sword for nothing more than a shortterm solution. Boehner announced on Friday he would be stepping down at the end of October as the Speaker of the House. While he kept it no secret that he didn’t want the position for much longer and didn’t even want his second term, the news sent shockwaves throughout the political world. Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) tweeted: “With sacrificial love, Speaker Boehner is laying down the vestiges of power for greater good of the country, the institution and the House GOP.” With his resignation, the greater good is exactly what Boehner is seeking, hoping his resignation will help avert the looming government shutdown. In Deirdre Walsh, Ted Barrett and Allie Malloy’s article “John Boehner’s exit makes shutdown less likely” on CNN.com, a fight over the funding of Planned Parenthood, a women’s health organization that also provides abortion services, may have brought on another government shutdown. With Boehner not listed as Speaker, he can put the bill on the floor to keep the government open without fear of retaliation from Republicans. “The legislation would fund the government through Dec. 11, ostensibly giving lawmakers and the White House time to reach a broad agreement on a longer term spending plan for the government as well as an increase in the debt ceiling, passage of a highway funding bill, and possibly hard to achieve changes to the tax code,” Walsh, Barrett and Malloy’s article said. Boehner assisted in a nice, fluffy short-term solution for government, but the long-term future isn’t looking as bright. In a House where Republican members seem to enjoy fighting each other as much as the Democrats, the man who tried to keep it all together will soon be gone. As genuinely despised as Boehner is by his own party, he was one of the last guardsmen of politics and the Republican party. In “John Boehner’s resignation, explained” on Vox.com, writer Matthew Yglesias said, “Under the circumstances, they ought to be avoiding extreme tactics
that only make winning the White House harder — things like a government shutdown, or a messy coup attempt against the speaker of the House.” Instead of using extreme measures to get the Republican viewpoints across, Boehner saw that playing the long game would pay off more in the end than playing a short game with bold moves. His mindset of patience, end goals and working toward one cause was exactly what the Republican Party needed to stay together. And now his sacrifice is not being met with the last-ditch effort he intended. His resignation isn’t a rallying point for the party to come together and gain traction in the upcoming election. Instead, Republican presidential candidates are now taking the opportunity to further divide the party. Several presidential hopefuls including Marco Rubio, Mike Huckabee and Ted Cruz are calling this an opportunity to welcome new leadership at every level. In “John Boehner’s Resignation leaves Republican party’s fate in limbo,” on TheGuardian.com, Sabrina Siddiqui and Ben Jacobs argue that his resignation is going to further tear the party in different directions. “National party officials have remained confident that the anti-Washington sentiment will not be enough to propel the likes of Cruz, Trump or retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson to the Republican nomination,” Siddiqui and Jacobs said. “But their impact on the dialogue has been both palpable and potentially damaging to the party’s general election chances, as candidates risk alienating minorities, women and young voters on issues like immigration and women’s health.” While new leadership could potentially be helpful, there are too many dividing factors that are adding to an already hazy definition of the Republican Party. Not only is the party’s direction unclear, they are still not working together to win an election which, as Boehner correctly stated, is what they really need in order to make any change in legislation. Boehner’s staunchly conservative reign and older practices were positive additions to the Republican Party and provided advice the party should have taken. Instead of continuing to be the glue that holds the party together, his resignation may only contribute to them falling apart.
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John Boehner announced his resignation to help keep the GOP together, but he might tear them further apart. To his next successor, Boehner advises to “accept that small victories are sometimes the best that can be done in a complicated, split system of governance,” as reported in “John Boehner trashes conservative groups who force agenda” on CNN by Eric Bradner. “Keep the country’s best interest in mind and have the courage to do what you can do,” Boehner said. “In our system of government, it’s not about Hail Mary passes. It’s the Woody Hayes school of football — three yards and a cloud of dust. Three yards and a cloud of dust. It’s a slow, methodical process.” As a man that heeded this advice, he didn’t follow it when leaving the House. He successfully helped with the short-term issue of another potential government shutdown, but he didn’t leave much hope for the future. 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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aving a social life is a fun part of the college experience. At times, this includes going to parties that are filled with red cups, crop tops, little elbow room and a bunch of strangers. While going out with a group of friends can be fun, there always comes a point in the night when everyone breaks off and begins talking to other people. Your roommate may be flirting with a boy at the beer pong table and your friend from down the hall might be chatting with someone from philosophy class. This leaves you as a lone wolf trying to find a way to mingle amongst your peers. If I ever find myself alone at a party, here are some ways I would attempt to make some new friends. 5. Conversational lyrics Go up to someone and say, “Nice to meet you. Where you been? I could show you incredible things.” If they don’t catch on to the fact that you’re restating the lyrics to Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space,” then continue until they do. However, make sure it’s conversational and does not sound like you are singing. When you’re done with the first line, try to wait for a response like, “Nice to meet you, too.” You can also speak a different song like “Hello” by Lionel Richie or even movie quotes.
Keep in mind that these are not meant to be cheesy pick-up lines. Conversational lyrics are meant to see if a potential acquaintance is wise enough to catch on. Whether they do catch on or not, it’s an entertaining thing to do while you wait for your friends to finish up their conversations. 4. Take a distinct object from them. Whether they are wearing a hat or holding a beer can wizard staff, take that item and run. They will obviously want it back and chase after you for it. When they finally reach you, they have no choice but to start a conversation and begin a beautiful friendship with you. If they are upset about you stealing their possession, then nicely apologize and explain that it was just a little prank. Also, make sure you give them their item back. It’s not nice to steal other people’s treasures. 3. Talk in a fake accent really loudly. People are fascinated with foreigners. That’s why so many LMU students study abroad. If someone overhears your unique voice, they will definitely spark a conversation with you about where you’re from. At this point, you should let them know you are actually an American, but continue the conversation. This could spark lead to a discussion about on a time you went abroad or where you want to travel. 2. Pretend like you already know them. Whether you say, “Didn’t I match with you on Tinder?” or “You lived in
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There are plenty of ways to meet people at parties, but you just have to find the method that works the best for you. the 230s wing in Whelan freshman year, right?,” this is one easy way to initiate a conversation. You can come up with any vague excuse as to how you might know them, but in reality you have probably never seen them before. They will totally let your mistake pass and be happy to chat with you anyway. You could also always use the classic, “Hey Chris… Oh, I’m sorry. You look a lot like my friend Chris” line. For this, if you can’t think of a friend they might look like, then think of one of the more common names in our generation, such as Jessica, Conner, Lauren or Michael.
1. Find another lone wolf. Odds are, you are not the only one whose friends have randomly disappeared. If you see someone else standing with a red cup, looking around the crowd and pretending they’re not alone, go up and simply introduce yourself. You can even say, “Lost your friends? Because I did.” If all the other crazy, “outthere” conversation starters are not your thing, this one is simple, upfront and honest. While some of these actions may seem out of your comfort zone, sometimes it’s the way to make lifelong friends you might not have
met otherwise. Sure, you may get a handful of people who will give you side-eyes and a grimace, but if you don’t put yourself out there, then you might miss out on meeting some cool people. And if you’re the one giving the side-eyes and grimaces, lighten up. College is all about meeting new people, and if someone is giving you the opportunity to get to know them, you should be open-minded about making a new friend. 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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ollege is a time of freedom and independence for many students. Whether you travel to school a few miles down the road by car or a couple thousand miles by plane, spending time away from parents means that each student has to grow up, and fast. For those students that travel out-ofstate, though the process is expedited. According to USNews.com, there are 6,184 undergraduate students currently enrolled at LMU. 78 percent of those students are from California with a lowly 22 percent hailing from the other 49 states. Those representing the 22 percent have a lot of changes to overcome when deciding to pick up and move to a different place, scenery and culture. The most obvious difference between in- and out-of-state students is the distance from their respective hometowns. Students from California are within driving distance from the places they grew up, making it easier for them to go home if they wish. Most of the time, students from outside California do not necessarily have that option, making them spend more time away from home than many of their friends. This becomes most apparent during short breaks from school, when out-of-staters are stuck on campus
instead of getting to visit their home states. The campus becomes so desolate and empty during these breaks: it is hard to watch so many of your friends leave while you stay behind at school. Out-of-staters also have to adjust to the norms of the specific area in which they go to school. “Being outof-state is hard for many reasons; everyone has to adjust to being a college student, but if you are from out of state there is a different culture to get used to as well,” said Gianna Bauch, a sophomore dance major from Seattle. “I feel like many instate students hit the ground running, already knowing some people and are used to the social norms of California already, while I initially knew no one and had to figure out what the social norms even were.” College has many challenges for most students — such as the new people, new classes and workload — but not knowing your environment on top of all these other factors can make the transition a lot harder. The struggle is more noticeable at a school like LMU, where so many of the students are from California. Not being able to go home or to see family members is a struggle that many out-of-state students feel and cope with throughout their four years of college. Freshman year is often the hardest: Watching friends get homesick but still have the ability to travel home for the night or weekend was something I personally found hard. Having your family so far away from home forces students to deal with
struggles on their own, without the comforts of their loved ones close by. These students have to wake up every day and face their challenges and find the best way to deal with them. Not that our families were uninvolved due to our distance, but not having the ability to leave campus when things became too hard or too hectic was something that students from far away could never do. But being from out of state isnt without its perks. Time away from our parents makes it possible for out-of-state students to understand the power of our decisions and the weight of our errors because, when it came down to it, we only had ourselves and the community we were trying to fit into. Those who stayed local chose to do so for a reason. Michelle Frost, a sophomore accounting major from Los Angeles, said, “I wanted to stay in California because of its ideal location, great weather and great people.” Staying around those with whom you’re comfortable is something that pulls so many Californians to stay here. Wanting to be close to home is not wrong nor is it taking away from the independence that college brings. However, having the option of going home is a privilege so many students have to go without. Something that so many people don’t realize is true power of having your parents in the same time zone. So why go out-of-state for school? Going far from home can offer so much to your college experience. Not only do you get to live in
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All students have to grow up during college, but some sooner than others. a new place for four years, but you also get to see and understand new cultures beyond where you grew up. How often in your life after college can you afford to pack up and move to a new place for that amount of time? Being able to go so far away from the comforts of my hometown gave me the opportunity to be more independent. It also made me more un-
derstanding of other ways of living simply because they weren’t what I was used to. College is a place for individual growth as much as it is about academics, and going far from home has only added to that experience. This is the opinion of Julia Marzovilla, a sophomore English major from New York City, New York. Email comments to slitz@ theloyolan.com.
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Lend a helping hand: homelessness in L.A. For Christie’s Sake
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hile it is easy to feel like we live in a bubble of privilege here at LMU, the truth is that one does not have to travel far off campus to witness one of Los Angeles’ greatest problems: homelessness. Mere blocks from our pristine campus, people are struggling to survive without shelter and other basic amenities that can so easily be taken for granted. On Sept. 22, L.A. City Council members and Mayor Eric Garcetti proposed to declare a “state of emergency” in Los Angeles and appropriate up to $100 million in efforts to alleviate the issue, according to the Los Angeles Times. While the motion still needs to be approved by the council through a vote, the announcement opens the conversation about a topic that each individual in our city should care about. According to the L.A. Times, the initiative intends to fund housing subsidies and keep winter shelters open an extra two months due to predicted heavy rain and flooding. While this sounds promising, it is really an investment that will hopefully create a more impactful trend of commitment to service and helping others, leading to a shift in our culture in which we all value every person, even those without the means to own a home. Declaring a state of emergency is a bold move, but what would it really do for our city? According to Garcetti in an NPR interview, “We wanted to do two things — one was to declare a sense of urgency ... but it was also a political emergency that we want to see an increased amount of funding, not only to see at the local level, and we’re working together very closely with the County of Los Angeles on this.” Nina Lozano-Reich, an associate professor in the department of communication studies, specializes in critical rhetorical theory, including feminist rhetorical theory, individual and group identities in relation to social movements, gender, communications and culture. Reich said, “I feel strongly
that the recent declaration of a ‘state of emergency’ by Los Angeles elected officials is a necessary symbolic step in addressing the exigence of people experiencing homelessness.” While the problem of homelessness brings up images of areas like Skid Row, the 54-block area which, according to CNN, is home to the nation’s largest concentration of homeless people, this is not the only place where the issue manifests. Just walk around Third Street Promenade, the upscale shopping and dining spot nearby in Santa Monica, or take a look down Lincoln Boulevard., the very street upon which our University sits. There you will find displaced men and women who have nowhere to go besides bus benches and street corners, places humans should not be subjected to. These are examples of how the issue of homelessness is bleeding into the lives of even the most privileged individuals and how we are failing as a society to do more to help our fellow personage. “These are our fellow Angelenos,” added Garcetti. “[They] have no other place to go, and they’re literally here where we work, a symbol of our city’s intense crisis.” The problem is inescapable, no matter where one lives in this city, and it is vital that we all play a role in acknowledging that this problem exists and approach the situation on a human level. It has become too normal to see people living on the streets and too easy to walk right past another human being who is clearly struggling without so much as giving them a smile or even the slightest acknowledgment of their existence. This call for a state of emergency is a clear sign that we can no longer ignore this problem. According to Reich, there are current “anti-vagrant” measures being imposed across the country, which include removing bus benches and shelters, installing ground spike strips, destroying living encampments, removing park benches and tables, closing public restrooms and criminalizing the feeding of the homeless. “These draconian ‘solutions’ do nothing to solve the systemic problem,” Reich said.
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Homelessness is a state of emergency, and not just in Los Angeles. It can be seen everywhere and it’s time to start making change.
While these actions may not be solutions to the problem, there are other ways to approach the situation that prove to be beneficial for all. “Providing housing, rather than incarceration, for example, shows a significant financial gain for cities. ... It is not only, from a Jesuit perspective, the compassionate way to address this issue; it is also the fiscally responsible thing to do,” Reich said. Maybe a “state of emergency” is exactly what our city needs to kickstart a movement and create real social change in our community. If nothing else, the figurative gesture alone can be enough to create change, especially when present measures are outdated and failing. Even if this proposition goes to a vote and is not approved, we should all strive to do our part every day to act in the interest of others as if we were in a state of emergency. As a Jesuit university, LMU prides itself on the promotion of justice.
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With resources like the Center for Service and Action, opportunities to embark on Alternative Break trips and various service organizations on campus, LMU demonstrates its mission statement and gives students the ability to involve themselves in the many social issues that plague our society. Sophomore engineering major Steven Boyer is a member of the service organization Crimson Circle, whose mission is to “to serve at Loyola Marymount University and the surrounding communities of Los Angeles.” Explaining how the organization carries out its mission, he said, “We do service with the homeless by going to Midnight Mission and giving the homeless population a good meal and clean clothes and even hygiene kits.” There are service trips to Midnight Mission every week, where any student can participate in helping the homeless move off Skid Row and regain their former standing as citizens.
There is much to be done, and we can all lend a helping hand. “Through human interaction, we can best understand the needs of those experiencing homelessness, and then use our various positions of privilege, and cultural capital, in solidarity for just change,” Reich explained. No act is too small, so whether or not Los Angeles declares an official state of emergency, make it a point to get involved and give what you can to those who need help. LMU’s promotion of justice you can act on through our everyday acts of compassion. Let’s commit to living out our University’s mission statement by getting involved with our community and lending support where we can because we have the ability to create real change in our world, on and off the Bluff. 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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Get your fill this fall at L.A. food festivals The summer festival season may be over, but don’t fret – the Los Angeles area celebrates food all year long. This fall’s lineup includes festivals featuring food from a wide variety of cultures, from Japanese teas to Latin American tamales.
Galbani Italian Feast of San Gennaro This past weekend, Hollywood hosted the 14th annual Galbani Italian Feast of San Gennaro. The festival brought together Italian Americans and reminded those with Italian heritage what their culture is all about. One big factor, of course, was the food. Vendors provided an array of pastas such as rigatoni bolognese, penne alla vodka and pasta e fagioli. For attendees 21 and over, Rocco’s Tavern provided classic Italian beverages, including Peroni beer, Sangria and a variety of wines. Lastly, if you were craving dessert for the night, you could enjoy gelato, Italian shaved ice or pastries such as cannolis. Needless to
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The Los Angeles Public Library is currently hosting an exhibit at its Downtown location exploring the history of restaurants in the area. The exhibit runs through Nov. 13.
say, there were endless options of Italian specialties to enjoy for the weekend. –Jackie Jones, asst. Opinion editor To Live and Dine in L.A. The Los Angeles Public Library has an amazing exhibit on display at the Central Library, telling the unexplored history of restaurants and food in Los Angeles. Food is an integral part of L.A. culture and, as an avid food adventurer myself, I was intrigued to reflect on how that developed. Set up like an interactive diner, every section of the exhibit is at a table where you can sit and fully experience the restaurant menus of the past. The exhibit goes beyond the dining experience to reflect on how menus display the social and political issues of the time. Restaurants in the past had entire breakfast and lunch plates that diners could purchase for just 20 cents. Historically, the L.A. food scene has always revolved around community. Through this exhibit, and ones to follow, the L.A. Public Library aims to educate the greater community on the conversation of food nutrition. “To Live and Dine in L.A.” will continue to be on display until Nov. 13, 2015. –Hannah Minardi, contributor
U p c o m i n g Fo o d Fe st iva l s Vegan Oktoberfest 2015 Oct. 3 and 4, Downtown Los Angeles, admission starting at $45 for drinkers Taste of Italy Oct. 10, Downtown Los Angeles, admission starting at $25 Fall Festival Oct. 17 and 18, the Original Farmers Market, free L.A. International Tea Festival Dec. 5 and 6, Little Tokyo, $20 Taste of Tamales Festival Dec. 13, location to be announced, free
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This year’s 14th annual Galbani Italian Feast of San Gennaro, hosted last weekend, offered a celebration of the role food plays in Italian American culture.
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hen I was younger, broccoli was my worst nightmare. Tomatoes sent me into screaming fits and just the thought of eggs or peppers made me feel sick. But like the average preadolescent picky eater, my taste buds matured as I did. As I get older, however, I run into more and more reasons to be picky that have nothing to do with taste. Instead, what I fill my stomach with brings up bigger questions: Was the person who harvested the produce paid a living wage? How much rainforest was clearcut to grow the coffee beans for my iced americano? Did the creature that gave its life for my chicken strips die happily? Ethical dilemmas when it comes to food seem to fall into three categories: problems with animals, problems with the environment and problems with people. Activists considering the rights of animals are perhaps the most prominent when in the area of food ethics, with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on the forefront. PETA’s protests are nothing if not attentiongrabbing — I remember one in my hometown in which people smeared themselves in fake blood and lied in giant styrofoam trays. In response to the concerns over animal rights, many people have chosen to completely forgo eating anything that could once walk, fly or swim, choosing vegetarian or
vegan lifestyles. Even if you think the life of an animal is a small price to pay for the joys of a sizzling steak or crispy bacon, you should probably still consider how your food was treated when it was living. Consumer response to the horrors of industrial farms has led to more ethically friendly options. Free-range farming practices for meat, eggs and dairy have grown in popularity in recent years. Legislators have jumped on board too; foie gras, a French delicacy made of duck or goose liver, has been illegal in California since 2004 due to ethical concerns regarding the forcefeeding of waterfowl. While some may assume that only meat-eaters can be indicted in the court of food ethics, produce has its own set of potential dilemmas, especially when it comes to environmental concerns. Many of our fruits, vegetables and grains are grown very far away from the point of consumption, requiring diesel-guzzling transportation methods. Think buying local is an easy solution to that? Well, California-grown agriculture is the largest consumer of water in the state, and in case you haven’t heard, we’re in the longest and most severe drought we’ve had in years. When it comes to the actual people involved in the production of food, the ethical concerns are nearly endless: Are the workers who pick your strawberries safe, and are they paid fairly? Are the farmers growing food in the developing world being coerced to unknowingly sell their goods at below the market price? Does antibiotic use put consumers at
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Everything we eat affects the environment and hundreds of lives before it reaches our plates, making ethical consumption of food a complex but admirable endeavor. is one of only three universities health risk? Further incorporating “Food with in the state to be certified by the Beyond that, regulating food Integrity” into its brand, Chipotle Marine Stewardship Council for its production drives up costs. Is it is also one of the largest buyers sustainable seafood. Additionally, justifiable to increase food prices of local produce in the United LMU became a fair-trade certified in the name of morality when there States. It even has a foundation for campus in early 2014. are people who can’t afford to eat? “creating a more sustainable food Being an ethically picky eater The list goes on and on. It seems future,” according to the Chipotle is clearly not as simple as pushing impossible to win. Everything Cultivate Foundation’s website, away your green beans. In food, as we eat reaches us only after it and has recorded charity singles in life, you can’t make decisions has affected the lives of perhaps with the likes of Fiona Apple and without affecting everyone around hundreds of people. How are we Willie Nelson. you. At the end of the day, you’ll supposed to ensure that our dining LMU also does its fair share of have to choose what issues matter choices aren’t creating harm? ethical introspection when it comes the most to you and fill your plate Luckily, plenty of institutions to food. Sodexo, which supplies accordingly. are making these decisions for the University’s dining, has taken This is the opinion of Michael Busse, a senior us. For example, Chipotle only aggressive steps to buy locally, entrepreneurship major from Eugene, Oregon. serves carnitas that had space reduce food waste and source eggs Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email to roam in its pre-taco life. from cage-free systems. LMU comments to mbusse@theloyolan.com.
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was sitting in my room last night trying to devise a plan with the vice president of the Ballet Folklorico de LMU dance club on campus (who also happens to be my roommate) on how to get more people to attend practices. The problem? Sophomore English major Athena Martinez suggested, “Folklorico is a dance that derives from Latin American culture, so you can count on more than half of the LMU population not to care enough to attend, and that’s not counting those students who aren’t into dancing.” It’s easy to understand why events hosted by clubs and organizations like ASLMU and MANE Entertainment receive more publicity. They simply have a broader appeal. More students are going to want to attend a comedy show hosted by MANE over a carne asada barbecue hosted by the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan club (MEChA), and this wouldn’t have felt like such a disappointment until I came to LMU. Growing up in a community well-populated by Latinos, I never thought much about the importance of multicultural
events. My high school was 45 percent Latino. Coming to LMU, that number dropped to 23 percent, which definitely left me thinking on my first day, “Where the heck are all the Latinos?” It makes total sense to ask these questions when you find yourself as a minority in a class full of white students after having spent your whole life living as an ethnic majority. This soon became the norm, and I stopped thinking much of it until I met Athena Martinez, who took me to my first MEChA meeting. I found myself effortlessly connecting with so many people at once. I felt like I could spout off countless inside jokes without having to worry about whether they understood it because for once I was sure they knew what I was talking about. “Participating in multicultural clubs and attending their events is a way to let out your frustrations on your worst days and have a blast on your best days with the idea that there’s a group of people that understand exactly what you’re going through,” said Nelson Peralta, junior economics major and member of MEChA. I decided to scout out the most socially diverse person I know, sophomore communication studies major Maddy Arnold, and ask her about what made multicultural clubs and events so significant to a student’s life on campus. “I’m a people person. My job is
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Multicultural events on campus have a history of low attendance. The issue of lacking event publicity and student body participation is tackled in this insight into the state of multicultural events at LMU. to talk to people on a daily basis, campus, I’d have to elaborate on chiladas and telenovelas. but there’s a certain comfort that the importance of culture itself, For many students, these mulcomes with being able to talk so I leave you with this: For many ticultural clubs and events on with people of your own ethnic- of us, going to college is the first campus are the closest thing ity,” she said. “There’s a stronger time we’re away from home and they’ll get to home. That is, until connection there from the start. the first time we’re away from Thanksgiving comes around, of Of course there’s always excep- the culture that we grew up in. course. tions, but it just tends to work You can no longer go home to This is the opinion of Christian Becerra, that way,” she said. your family every evening and a sophomore communications major from To further discuss the impor- revisit your cultural identity on a Sylmar, California. Tweet comments to @ tance of the presence of multi- daily basis under the comfort of LALoyolan on Twitter or email kmangan@ cultural clubs and their events on your mother’s home cooked en- theloyolan.com.
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‘Suffragette’ message resonates today The Maria Problem Maria Nelson
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f you want me to respect the law, then make the law respectable,” urges a British women’s suffrage activist in director Sarah Gavron’s new film, “Suffragette.” The film, which takes place in London in the year 1912 during the violent escalation of the British women’s suffrage movement, details the journey of one foot soldier for the cause, Maud Watts, played by Carey Mulligan. The brutality faced by the suffragettes is painstakingly recounted in the movie just as the “Votes for Women” movement began to take off within the working classes of London. Women of this rank had next to no legal rights at this point in history, a fact which is made clear in the film. These accounts came to light through research during the six years it took to bring the film to fruition. “A lot of the women’s stories that I read, it was about appalling working conditions, it was about sexual abuse in the workplace, it was about having custodial rights over [their] children, it was about equality of pay,” said “Suffragette” screenwriter Abi Morgan during a Q&A following a screening of the film last week. It didn’t take long for the writer to make historical connections to the current inequalities of our time. “I was very much ignited by the spark and fervor of the growing feminism that I saw in the
generation below me,” Morgan divulged. “I was in denial about feminism; it was uncool. And now I stand firmly in the center of it. So it [became] about trying to bring together all of these voices, past and present, to create the character of Maud.” “I’m not really surprised this story hasn’t been told,” added Morgan. While there wasn’t much industry interest at the beginning of the film’s production, Morgan noted that the impact of the film became more evident throughout production. “I think we have a sexist film industry, and stories about women are largely untold. This is one that’s fallen by the wayside because of that,” said Mulligan in a recent interview with The Guardian. An interesting element to the film is the title itself, which was not Morgan’s initial choice. The word “suffragette” was originally coined by the British press and was used to degrade and antagonize the “Votes for Women” movement. The group eventually — and successfully — reappropriated the word as a point of pride, but the act can be a slippery slope, according to communication studies professor Dr. Kyra Pearson. Reappropriation of a derogatory term “doesn’t resonate with everyone,” Pearson said, “but it does often resonate with the younger generation.” After 50 years of peacefully protesting for their rights, “Suffragette” recounts a shift within the movement towards the agenda of women’s suffrage leader Emmeline Pankhurst, played by Meryl Streep, of actions over words. In the name of political agency, the suffragettes
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“Suffragette,” in select theaters on Oct. 23, explores the beginning of the suffrage movement, as well as its continuing resonance in American society today. It stars Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep and Helena Bonham Carter. began breaking windows, blowing up mailboxes and cutting power lines. While their methods may seem extreme, this brand of radical activism is what finally brought the women’s suffrage movement to the eyes of the British government, eventually ensuring lasting change. “Suffragette” is not an easy film to watch, from its portrayals of violence inflicted on incarcerated women who went on hunger strike to the strained family life of the working class. But it does a powerful thing: It reminds us,
a generation so reluctant to be political, so cynical towards the system, so unlikely to make it to the polls, that a vote is a precious thing. Ahead of an important United States election, the film reminds us as students to make our voices heard on a local, national and global scale. Get involved with politics on campus — with the newly-formed Democrat and Republican party clubs at LMU, there’s no time like the present to explore your options, especially if you’re unsure of your political
convictions. We didn’t always have that right, and we owe it to the individuals who fought for it to take advantage of our political agency. The film, which also stars Helena Bonham Carter, will be released in select theaters on Oct. 23.
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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ilm majors everywhere dream of working alongside an award-winning actor. That dream became a reality for sophomore screenwriting and studio arts double major Katelyn Afshar, who is currently producing a feature film, currently titled “Dark Hours,” for Franco’s production company and film school, Studio 4 Films. Read what she has to say about pursuing her dreams in the film industry: Elliot Britt (EB): Why did you decide to attend LMU? How has the University helped you thus far with your future career? Katelyn Afshar (KA): I decided to attend LMU for numerous reasons, but the most outstanding reason surrounds the School of Film and Television (SFTV), with its impressive screenwriting program and overall ranking. Further, the infectious positive energy of the student body that I felt consistently on my campus visits during the college application process really solidified my decision. Finally, the connections SFTV has provided with professors, internship
KA: My ultimate goal is to write, produce and direct my own films. EB: How did you land the opportunity to work with James Franco and produce a feature film for his production company? KA: I applied to the program after finding the link off of a post that James posted to Instagram, believe it or not. Social media does wonders these days, and I applied to the producing program for the duration of the summer and was accepted, and then after completing the program successfully, I landed the interview with James for the producer position on the feature film for Studio 4 Films ... which I am now working on. EB: What’s the film about? Anything notable about it that you’d like to add? KA: The concept is pretty insane, actually, [no pun intended.] The film surrounds an insane asylum, and how the patients put on a series of plays for a secret Victorian society of aristocrats for their entertainment. We have
chosen the two plays that the patients perform for this secret society, but I am currently sworn to secrecy as to what those plays are. EB: Do you work with James Franco often? What’s it like to work with someone famous? KA: I work with James four hours a week on Saturdays and meet with his production team on Wednesdays. It’s really been an indescribable experience. To be able to have the opportunity to work with someone you have looked up to for so long is unreal; I have to pinch myself and make sure I’m not dreaming a lot of the time. He is such an intelligent and passionate individual. It’s really refreshing to see that someone as ingrained in Hollywood as James is, [is] continuously staying true to himself and the art of filmmaking. EB: What’s been your favorite aspect of the opportunity for you so far? via Shaye Babb
KA: Personally, being able to collaborate creatively with the visionary who is James has been my overall favorite aspect. That personal attention means a lot considering how many things he has to balance within his schedule. Further, casting and costuming has been a neat experience. We all come to LMU for a reason. Some are drawn to the
Screenwriting major Katelyn Afshar was chosen to produce a feature film with Studio 4 Films, James Franco’s production company, in association with Rabbit Bandini Productions. University for its incredible programs, others love LMU’s location over anything else. Nowadays, one’s career can begin to develop before graduation. Congratulations to Katelyn for taking advantage of such an incredible opportunity that’ll help to fur-
ther her dream career as a filmmaker. 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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t’s been almost three years since the announcement that J.J. Abrams would direct “Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens,” which comes to theaters on Dec. 18. The highly-anticipated film has received a lot of attention over the years, just like a few other pictures that’ll be arriving to theaters in the next few years. The anticipation of these films will hopefully help you get through the stressful coursework and papers beginning to pile up this semester. I compiled a list of some of the most anticipated films that’ll be arriving on the big screen before you know it (well, sort of): 5. “Toy Story 4” (2017) On Nov. 6, 2014, we learned that “Toy Story 4” would be coming to theaters June 16, 2017. This time, the plot will center on the romantic relationship between everyone’s favorite cowboy, Woody, and Bo Peep. The original “Toy Story” came out in 1995 and now, 20 years later, John Lasseter is back again to direct the fourth film in the hugely popular Pixar Animation Studios franchise. “I’m looking forward to ‘Toy Story 4’ because it brings back good memories from my child-
4. “The Justice League Part One” (2017) In the world of comic books, there are two companies that are generally associated with all heroes and villains: DC and Marvel. Characters from the Marvel brand have succeeded on the big screen, as films such as “Iron Man,” “Thor” and “The Avengers” have done impressively well at the box office. DC, however, has often tanked in comparison to its hugely successful rival. Yet, with “The Justice League Part One” set to come out Nov. 17, 2017, DC may finally prove a real threat to the Marvel franchise. The film will feature heroes such as Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Batman, just to name a few. 3. “Aquaman” (2018) Along the lines of DC’s potential blockbuster hits, “Aquaman” is set to swim into theaters July 27, 2018, and no, we aren’t talking about the Vincent Chase adaptation. The premise of the film has yet to be released. However, it was announced a year ago that Jason Momoa, famous for his role as Khal Drogo in the HBO series “Game of Thrones,” will be starring in the film as Arthur Curry/Aquaman himself. 2. “Avatar 2” (2017) Originally released in 2009,
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The next few years are packed with blockbuster sequels and new franchises. From “Toy Story 4” to “Aquaman,” there will be plenty of titles to satisfy both the child and superhero in us all. James Cameron’s “Avatar” received three Oscars in 2010 and grossed over $760 million at the domestic box office alone. The film proved to be innovative in both its cinematography and visual effects. Eight years later and a sequel is set to arrive in theaters Dec. 25, 2017. Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver and Zoe Saldana are all set to reprise their roles in the fantasy/ action-adventure saga. “If I could live in an alternate universe, I would for sure be an Avatar. Those mountain banshees are not only a quicker form of
transportation, but they give off zero fuel emissions on top of that. Win-win? I think so. Can’t wait to see what they do with the sequel!” said Vanessa Sigman, a senior marketing major. 1. “Finding Dory” (2016) Finally, after years of rumors, a “Finding Nemo” sequel is set to hit theaters June 17, 2016. “Finding Dory” will center on the hysterically forgetful blue tang, Dory, and her family. Unlike the original film, “Finding Dory” will be set off of the coast of California.
“‘Finding Nemo’ was a really important part of a lot of people’s childhoods and hopefully ‘Finding Dory’ will bring back the same elements of uniqueness often associated with Disney films,” said sophomore mechanical engineering major Alex Bourgeois. “Being Australian, it was cool to see my country pop up in the context of ‘Finding Nemo’, and hopefully the same will occur in the sequel.” This is the opinion of Elliot Britt, a sophomore finance major from Maple Grove, Minnesota. Tweet comments to @ leobritain or email ebritt@theloyolan.
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giving talks about everything from life to player development. LMU Head Coach Mike Dunlap was also in attendance as well and gave a drills demonstration featuring the LMU men’s basketball team. He also addressed how the mental state of a player will affect how that player performs. Dunlap was joined by Hall of Fame coaches John Calipari (University of Kentucky), Cynthia Cooper-Dyke (USC) and Raveling. Calipari spoke of building a relationship with players as well as dealing with a team full of extremely talented players. “If you are afraid to coach your best player, you are not coaching anyone,” Calipari said. Cooper-Dyke’s talk was centered around creating a winning mentality among players, which is appropriate given her credentials of being a two-time WNBA MVP, fourtime WNBA Champion and fourtime WNBA Finals MVP. “There are three things that you need to be a winner” CooperDyke said. “First you need to have a strong work ethic. Then you need to be able to hang tough during rough situations. … You also need to know how to finish. I was never happy with taking shots. I wanted to finish shots.” Other speakers in attendance
included Virginia Tech Head Coach Buzz Williams, Los Angeles Clippers Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin Eastman and University of Oregon Head Coach Dana Altman. Williams gave one of the most passionate speeches, incorporating many aspects of pop culture and history, including the Selma march, to tell coaches why it was important for them to be advocates for their players and for a cause. He also made a point to say what he thought made people successful. “First, you should read more than you think you should,” Williams said. “You need to write down everything, about everything, at all times. You should also try to build trustful relationships for 10 years from now, but we learn to connect the dots between now and then. Finally, never turn down an opportunity to learn.” The clinic hosted nearly 200 coaches from the youth, college and even international level of basketball. The academy took place on Saturday and Sunday in Gersten Pavilion and consisted of over 14 hours of drills and speeches. Originally planned as a one-time event, Raveling said during his closing speech that after the success of this clinic, he was open to the idea of hosting another one next year.
pulled her weight for the team. 4. Vuk Cvetkovic, senior center, men’s water polo: Cvetkovic is a constant scoring threat for the men’s water polo team. Playing center, he is a big target for the Lions’ offense. Cvetkovic’s scoring prowess was shown off in the Lions’ game against UC San Diego. The game was forced into four overtime periods and the Titans even had a 6-5 opportunity to finish the game. However, it was Cvetkovic who was able to score in the sudden death period to get the Lions the win. This was his third goal of the game. 3. Jamie Lea, junior outside hitter, volleyball: Lea was dominant in the team’s sole game of the week against Pepperdine. She was tied for the most kills in the game with 14, putting her two behind teammate Sarah Sponcil for the most kills this season. Lea also had two digs in the game and a blocked shot, proving that she is not just an offensive threat. 2. Dayne Jagga, freshman center, men’s water polo: Jagga had a tremendous week, despite the Lions going 1-2 in its last three games. Jagga scored four goals in the overtime win against UC San Diego, a team best. Jagga did not stop there, however, scoring in all three of the Lions’ games. He had three goals in the first Western Water Polo Association conference game against Fresno Pacific University and had two of the team’s five goals against No. 6 UC Santa Barbara. 1. Sarah Sponcil, sophomore
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Sophomore Sarah Sponcil is the team leader in kills, aces ad digs. outside hitter/setter, volleyball: This was a rough week for both men’s and women’s soccer, so neither of those teams will have a player on this list. Instead, list regular Sponcil is at the top. Sponcil has appeared on three of the previous four top athletes lists, but had yet to claim the top spot until now. Sponcil tied Lea for the most kills against Pepperdine with 14. She was also the defensive leader for the
team, earning 21 digs in the match. Sponcil is the team leader in kills (170), service aces (14) and digs (167) and only trails Tedrow in assists (55) for the season. It may be long overdue, but Sponcil has earned her spot at the top of the list this week. This is the opinion of Jack Sullivan, a senior communication studies major from Las Vegas, Nevada. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email editor@theloyolan.com.
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kindergarten. ... Paul played many sports and we watched him play all of them. It was fun watching [Paul] because he enjoyed it a lot — and he was very good from the earliest years.” Blanchette made the move from a field player to a goalie when he was 12. He had been in the net in the past, but made the permanent transition at this time. Though he had also competed in swimming, baseball and football, it was at this point that his main focus moved to soccer. “I started off with a local team, but when I was 14 I decided to go play for a bigger club called De Anza Force,” Blanchette said. “It was 45 minutes away so it took a big commitment from my family. We carpooled with a couple other guys, but it was three or four times a week.” Blanchette’s development as a player grew tremendously after this transition. It was at this point that he started taking his future very seriously. “He’s always been very athletic and we felt he could go far if he chose,” Michael Blanchette said. “I think it was pretty clear when he made the ODP State and Regional teams that he both wanted to continue and had the ability to play college.” The change was a large time commitment as well. Blanchette only played one year of high school soccer before devoting his time completely to his club team. “It was a good experience. I got to see some new views of soccer, but it was a lot of work,” Blanchette said. “Overall it was a positive experience.” The decision paid off, as most college soccer players are re-
cruited through their club team rather than at the high school level, unlike football. “At the time I had a goalkeeper coach that identified him,” Krumpe said. “I never saw him play in high school, only with his club team.” Blanchette’s development as a player got him a lot of attention at the college level, not just from LMU. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Princeton University, University of Notre Dame, UC Riverside, Santa Clara University, UC Davis and University of New Hampshire were among the schools that were looking at him. Though he showed some interest in the other schools, LMU sold him on what it sells most of its students — its beautiful campus.
“He has these special donut socks that he likes. ... He will sometimes wear them in the games to help him out.” “I was looking at a lot of schools. I didn’t visit many because I came here for my second visit and fell in love with it,” he said. Since joining the LMU men’s soccer team, Blanchette has grown tremendously in his talent. He has been a starter in all four of his seasons at LMU, sharing time with keepers along the way, including current teammate redshirt senior Vince Paldino. His development as a player has allowed him to win a multitude of accolades, including WCC Goalkeeper of the Year and All-WCC Second Team in his sophomore year.
“He is big, agile, athletic and smart,” Krumpe said. “That is a dangerous combination for a goalkeeper. … He has [also] become braver than when he first came in. He is willing to come into a crowd and catch or punch away the ball. As a young goalkeeper he was more willing to stay on his line.” His skill on the soccer field may not be all his own though. Blanchette has a special trinket that he brings with him to many of his games. “He has these special donut socks that he likes,” redshirt freshman goalkeeper Carl Rubschlager said. “He will sometimes wear them in the games to help him out.” The growth in his game outside of his footwear has allowed Blanchette to be quite a leader on the soccer field. With two redshirt freshmen goalkeepers Rubschlager and Dante Pezzi on the squad, he was able to teach what he learned from playing at the collegiate level. “I definitely look up to him in practice. He is one of my best friends on and off the field,” Rubschlager said. “He is always there to give me some advice. We have a great group of goalies. … He tells me to stay positive and get out of my own head. [I] still have time to mature to play [Division I] .” Blanchette is currently in a goalkeeper battle with Paldino this season. Both are excellent friends on and off the field and have been splitting time this season. However, after poor performances in the last couple of games, it could go either way for these goalies. Krumpe will have a big decision in the coming weeks before the WCC starts. The in-
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stability on the backline may not be best for this young Lions’ defense, so it may be best to make a decision and stick with it. “We have gone through a tough spell, but things are look-
ing up,” Blanchette said. “We are trying to change things a little bit. It is going to be exciting the second half of the season. We are going to push for an NCAA spot by winning the WCC.”
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A: Cheesecake Factory. Q: If you did not play hockey, which sport would you play? A: I would definitely play soccer. Q: What has been your favorite class at LMU? A: My favorite class at LMU so far was astronomy. That class blew my mind in so many ways, The amount of interesting facts I learned about the universe that I didn’t know and couldn’t wrap my brain around was awesome. Q: What has surprised you most about your time here at LMU? A: I was surprised at the amount of interesting and important people I would meet that would have a major impact in my life. And also just how fast four years really goes by.
A: “Rocket Power” was by far my favorite childhood cartoon! Q: Would you rather fight 100 lobster-size horses or one horse-size lobster? A: Probably 100 lobster size horses, because they wouldn’t really be able to do anything to you. Q: What is your spirit animal? A: My spirit animal is probably an ostrich because they are weird and for the most part just chill and do their own thing. Q: Who is the best athlete of all time? A: As a hockey player, I would naturally have to say Wayne Gretzky. But as far as overall athlete when it comes to competitiveness, drive and passion, I would have to say Kobe Bryant. Q: What is a skill that you wish you had? A: I wish I could sing and play the piano, because girls love that. Information compiled by Jack Sullivan, Sports Editor; Graphic: Xian Wong | Loyolan
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SPORTS LIONBITES WOMEN’S SOCCER The women’s soccer team had a seven-game unbeaten streak heading into their game against CSU Fullerton last Friday. That streak ended when the Lions lost to the Titans 2-0. Junior goalkeeper Sophia Leksan started the game, but had to leave after only 20 minutes of action. Leksan recorded one save before she was taken off. Redshirt freshman Charlee Pruitt replaced Leksan and made four saves in 70 minutes of play. VOLLEYBALL The West Coast Conference (WCC) is typically a very competetive conference in volleyball. Competing against many top teams such as No. 15 Brigham Young University and the University of the Pacific, LMU has their work cut out for them. It was announced earlier this week that every school in the WCC was ranked in the top 100 teams in women’s college volleyball, a first in WCC history. GOLF The golf team had a rough first day at the Mark Simpson CU Invite, finishing last out of 12 teams. However, the team was able to rally on Day 2 and finished tied for seventh at the event. The team had the second best combined round of the day behind the University of Colorado, Boulder, and was led by senior Connor Campbell, who shot a 69 and senior Chase Nicolai, who shot a 70.
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Blanchette stands tall in net “Big, agile, athletic and smart,” senior goalkeeper Paul Blanchette is one of the leaders on LMU’s men’s soccer team. Jack Sullivan Sports Editor
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This season could not have started off any better for the LMU men’s soccer team. Despite having a young team, they began the season with four straight shutouts, not even including their preseason game against CSU Northridge, which they won 4-0. This was due in large part to the play of senior goalkeeper Paul Blanchette. “I felt as though we could win every game of the year,” Blanchette said. “It’s soccer though, so not every game goes your way. We caught some luck in the games that we won and haven’t been that lucky since then.” The struggles for the Lions soon followed their impressive start as they conceded their first goals of the season against CSU, Bakersfield, in a 3-2 win. These goals were a sign of things to come for the team; they have not only conceded more goals, but also have yet to win in their last five games. “At the start of the year, we were more organized than we have become lately, and [Blanchette] has taken more goals,” Head Coach Paul Krumpe said. “We are still very young in the back. We have played three freshmen in the back in front of him, and he has not yet had the experience organizing young guys.” The team is currently going through a transitional period as it moves forward with this young team, causing some adjustment for the senior leadership in the back. “The freshmen have done a good job of stepping in and playing well,” redshirt junior defender Mark Dotseth said. “We just need to talk a lot more and communicate the more simple things. We just need to get used to playing with each other. We tell them what
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Senior goalkeeper Paul Blanchette has been a tremendous asset to the Lions. He has won three postseason awards, including WCC Goalkeeper of the Year in 2013. we expect, and they let us know how they like to play.” Despite the age gap amongst the team, Blanchette is still one of the biggest advocates for his teammates. “It makes me focus and keep them focused for the whole 90 minutes,” Blanchette said. “We have young guys, but we all make mistakes. The [collegiate] level is faster, so it was a big jump for some people, but they have all made the transition very well.” Everyone on the team had to start their
college career at some point, just like they all had to start their soccer career. Blanchette began playing soccer while he was growing up in Palo Alto, California. His father, Michael Blanchette, played soccer himself and passed on his passion to his son. “I’ve found it to be a great team sport, means of exercise, and a way to develop and maintain strong friendships,” Michael Blanchette said. “I now play with a group - some of whom I’ve known since See Blanchette| Page 22
LMU’s Top Basketball’s finest take over Gersten Athlete: Week five Gersten Pavilion was the site of Hall of Fame basketball coach George Ravelings’ Coaching for Success Academy. Jack Sullivan
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any of our Lions competed in their first conference games this past week. Others were finishing up their out-ofconference games before they took to the West Coast Conference. It was a bad week for the Lions, as the fall sports teams lost six of their seven games and narrowly avoided a seventh loss when the men’s water polo team beat No. 13 UC San Diego 13-12 in a quadruple overtime game. Although there were some tough losses, there were also plenty of great performances. Here are LMU’s top athletes (LMUTA). 5. Hannah Tedrow, senior setter, volleyball: Tedrow has been the Lions’ leading assister every year that she has been at LMU, finishing with over 1000 assists in both her freshman and junior year. She is on track to again be the team leader, assisting on 560 of the team’s 666 assists as of this Saturday. Tedrow grabbed 44 of the Lions’ 49 assists in Saturday’s match against Pepperdine University. Though it is her position’s duty, it is still great that Tedrow has consistently See Sully Speaks | Page 20
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Los Angeles has been a mecca for basketball for decades. The historic Los Angeles Lakers teams of the ‘80s and early 2000s dominated the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning eight championships during that time. The Los Angeles Clippers has also been a dominant team as of late, consistently performing in the top of the Western Conference of the NBA. Los Angeles has also been a hotbed for basketball talent at the collegiate level. John Wooden is one of the most celebrated college basketball coaches of all time, coaching for more than 25 years at the University of California, Los Angeles. Even LMU has gotten in on the action, when Hank Gathers, Bo Kimble and Paul Westhead were part of the most exciting show in basketball in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. This past weekend, LMU was again a venue for great basketball minds when former University of Southern California (USC) Head Coach and current Nike Global Basketball Sports Marketing Director George Raveling hosted Coaching for Success Academy in Gersten Pavilion. The clinic had 10 speakers from the various places in the basketball world See Basketball | Page 20
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Men’s basketball coach Mike Dunlap ran drills with the team during his speech at the clinic.