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Trump administration rescinds DACA

ASLMU announced a protest for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in response to the announcement.

Jackie Galvez Managing Editor @LALoyolan

The Trump administration has announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, created under the Obama administration, with a formal statement delivered by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions yesterday morning, Tuesday Sept. 5. The story began circulating last Thursday, Aug. 31 when Fox News reported a senior administration official had told the news platform of the developing story.

With the program officially terminated, the government will no longer accept applications to enter the DACA program, but will be accepting renewals. However the estimated 800,000 current recipients of DACA benefits will not be immediately affected by the revoking of the executive action, according to the New York Times.

Individuals whose permits expire within the next six months will have until Oct. 5 to apply for renewal of their DACA status, according to CNN. If these individuals have not reapplied for DACA status by this date, they become subject to deportation beginning Oct. 6. Permits expiring later than March 6 are not eligible for renewal, and the owner is subject to deportation immediately following. No person’s DACA status will be terminated before it expires and all applications received prior to Tuesday’s announcement will be processed, according to CNN. Ruth Gomez, senior sociology and Spanish double major and president of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. (SLG), expressed her belief that DACA promotes freedom and opportunities for many.

“Some of the most hardworking, selfless, humble people I know are DACA students,” Gomez said “They are people who work harder than the next to improve not only their lives, but the lives of their families.”

DACA is an Obama-era executive action which grants protection to undocumented individuals who came to the United States as minors, designed to safeguard these young people from deportation while they attend school or join the workforce.

According to the official website of the Department of Homeland Security, individuals who came to the United States before the age of 16 may request consideration for deferred action for a two-year period, subject to renewal. While this action does not grant lawful status to these individuals, it does grant eligibility for work authorization, as described on the Department of Homeland Security website.

In the official statement delivered by Sessions, the Trump administration made clear its belief that this executive action circumvented decisions made by Congress back in the early 2010’s when the issue first arose. It was suggested through the entirety of Sessions’ statement that the Trump administration wishes to shift the responsibility of this immigration issue from the executive branch to the country’s legislation, in attempt to place the decisions regarding young DREAMers — the name given to young undocumented individuals who receive DACA benefits — in the hands of Congress.

“To have a lawful system of immigration that serves the national interest, we cannot admit everyone who would like to come here,” Session said. “This does not mean [DREAMers] are bad people or that our nation disrespects or demeans them in any way. It means we are properly enforcing our laws as Congress has passed them.”

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Groups in New York protest against the repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). U.S. Attorney General Jeff Session made the announcement Wednesday morning.

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August orientation beginning in 2018 Orientation to be held over a five day period the week before school starts.

Kayan Tara News Intern @LALoyolan

Freshman orientation is getting an overhaul. All future incoming first year students will now participate in orientation for a week prior to the start of classes. This new student orientation provides incoming LMU students with an opportunity to get an

early start on their LMU journeys.

In the spring of 2017, the LMU Orientation Committee recommended a change in how fall orientation occurs, which was then approved by former Provost Hellige.

This change will affect how domestic freshman, international, transfer and parent orientations are held. The decision to change the orientation model was due to feedback and orientation assessments collected by LMU over the years from students and their families, as well as referring to orientation programs conducted around the country, according to Thomas A. Gutto, director of transfer enrollment services.

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Orientation leaders during summer 2017 orientation. Next year, the orientation will be moved from June to August.

students to have optimal access to course registration.

“The current orientation model presented several challenges to our students, their families and to the University,” Gutto said. “It was determined that an August orientation model was the best way to address these challenges and positively impact our students, families and the institution.”

The orientation committee continues to discuss new models, but it has been decided to move orientation sessions to a five day period a week before fall classes begin.

According to Gutto, LMU is still in the planning stages of creating the new orientation model, and therefore, exact details are currently unavailable. New student course registrations for domestic, international and transfer students are still expected to take place in June of the upcoming year. Prior to this new model only students attending June orientations were allowed this summer registration.

However, the new model allows all students to register in summer.

Madison Hansen, a sophomore history and theatre double major, felt like her two day orientation section in June was not extremely organized, and that there were too many sessions squeezed into the short amount of time.

“Having orientation closer to when we arrive at LMU would be more impactful and exciting, and a better use of time for students who attend,” Hansen said.

“For certain families coming with their children from out of state, it is hard to fly all the way to Los Angeles, have to find and

pay for accommodation while their child is at orientation and then fly back.”

According to the Orientation Committee, this new model is set to positively impact incoming students, as well as their families, for several reasons. Traveling to LMU twice within a two month period is a fiscal burden to families, especially those coming from out of state. Students graduating in June had to decide between attending high school classes, finals and graduations or attending June sessions.

“I work as an international orientation leader and I participated in June orientation when I was an incoming freshman,” Olivia Treece, a senior theatre major, said.

“Orientation for every student is special.

It’s the first time that the students get to meet their peers and make friends that will last a life time … as an international leader I see these bonds made every year.”

The August orientation model aims to help students create more meaningful connections with their academic advisors, faculty and fellow students by providing critical information during orientation that is necessary for the success of new students. “[The new model will increase] student retention of critical academic and student life messaging [and provide] more time to fully introduce and engage students in the necessary curricular and co-curricular aspects of an LMU education,” Jennifer Belichesky-Larson, assistant dean of students for student success, said. She also expects that holding the sessions at the start of the year versus two months before students start classes will ensure that there is more retention of the given information.

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Unexpected increase in freshmen acceptance leads to overf low housing in dorm buildings Students are being placed into triples and reformed lounges.

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Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan LMU’s admissions team received over 15,000 applications for the 2017-2018 school year and accepted approximately half of the students.

They expected to enroll 1,375, but there are currently 1,455 students in the first year class.

Of those students, 106 freshmen have found themselves in overflow housing on LMU’s campus. Overflow housing — according to Steven Nygaard, the director of housing — means that those students are living in triples and what were previously the dormitory lounges in McKay, Del Rey North and South, Sullivan and Huesman.

“The only things being tripled in Del Rey South are the study rooms, and it hasn’t affected much other than dealing with parents that are kind of annoyed that their kids’ rooms are being tripled,” Cathren Killedjian, an English and communications studies double major, said. “I know it’s stressful for all of the RAs in those dorms because they have to do a lot more conflict mediation which was an issue in RA training. It’s just a lot more pressure on those RAs.” Nygaard also clarified that students who applied to LMU

later during the application process were made aware they were to be housed in a triple.

They were contacted by a professional staff member to discuss the assignment before the move-in weekend.

“We have also worked hard to ensure the best possible rooms be tripled and the best furnishing options,” Nygaard said in an email to the Loyolan.

“Based on the identified needs, student housing also increased our staffing in impacted areas.”

Maya Rai, a freshman psychology major living in Sullivan, said she was shocked at first when her and her chosen roommate discovered they were living with another person, but warmed up to the idea when seeing their larger room and private bathroom.

Nygaard believes the overcrowding is due to the record number of first year students who decided to pursue higher education at LMU. Two additional resident advisors have been hired to cope with the extra numbers.

“There’s been a lot of parents complaining, saying that they want their son or daughter to get moved out,” Arielle Green, a junior political science major who works in the housing office, said. “They’re saying that they don’t like the conditions for what they’re paying for, especially during move-in weekend. Some have even offered to pay more money to have their kids moved into double rooms.”

Carlos Lugtu, a freshman finance major living in Huesman, is excited about meeting new people at LMU but is not

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Three students move into their dorm, usually designed to accomodate just two students. The rooms in Sullivan and Huesman halls are tripled, as well as the study rooms in Del Rey North and South. completely satisfied with the housing arrangement.

“I feel cramped,” Lugtu said.

“Three roommates in one room is too many.”

Approximately 93 to 95 percent of first year students choose to live in campus housing, according to Nygaard.

“Living in the campus residence halls is a significant part of the LMU student experience,” Nygaard said. “Student Housing will always work to house as

many students as possible so that students can have the educational experience they seek.”

Matthew Fissinger, assistant vice provost for undergraduate admission, attributes the unforeseen growth in attendance to two things. First, there was a higher number of students that were admitted by LMU. Secondly, there was a decrease in the usual number of students who cancel over the summer. Fissinger believes these trends reflect

positively on the university’s reputation nationally and internationally, and is grateful for housing’s support of the growth.

“I think it’s a challenge for housing, but I don’t think it’s a problem for the University,” Fissinger said. “The president asked us to increase the size of the freshmen class, and what we didn’t expect was that we would accomplish it in one year. We were actually really pleased.”

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Red Zone: a rise in sexual assault

BURNING QUESTIONS

Kayan Tara News Intern @LALoyolan

issue, News ThisThis issue, News Editor Editor Olivia Round Olivia Round sits down sat down with Zoey with alumnaand Zoey Ho, LMU a ‘15 alumna Ho new computer science professor at LMU.

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What class are you teaching?

Just the Computer Science 185.

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What are you doing post-grad besides teaching?

My minor was secondary math education and what I’m working on right now is my master’s degree in secondary math education and my teaching credential.

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What is it like being on campus as a professor rather than a student?

It’s interesting. On campus it’s not so different, but in terms of talking to individuals, especially people that I knew during my time as an undergrad, it’s been really interesting. I’m talking to my prior professors, and I’m still getting used to realizing they’re my colleagues now. I mean they’re still my superiors because I’m only part-time faculty, but it’s a different relationship.

What are you most nervous for this semester?

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I have a lot of work. I did not know that I need to take another class in order to graduate on time and it sort of got thrown onto me the week before. The semester started so I got another course-load worth of work to do.

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What are you most excited for?

Honestly, teaching this class is pretty exciting. I’ve never taught at an undergrad level.

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What advice do you have for current students?

Try to get everything done. Yeah, the first weeks are kind of slow, but don’t get too used to it. It’ll speed up and you don’t want to get overwhelmed. Just get ahead of it, if you can.

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The first month and a half of college is when freshmen, especially women, are most susceptible to facing a situation where sexual assault is attempted, according to a 2007 Campus Sexual Assault study. Sexual assaults are 50 percent more likely to occur between the months of August and November, according to the same study.

The study coined this period as the “Red Zone” – “a period of vulnerability for sexual assaults, beginning when freshmen first walk onto campus until Thanksgiving break,” as described by the New York Times.

In 2011, the U.S. Department of Education, under the Obama administration, released the “Dear Colleague’s Letter” that classified any sexual violence as sexual discrimination under the already existing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Previously Title IX did not include, under this law, that schools and colleges are required to address complaints of sexual abuse, for a lack of doing so could potentially lead to educational institutions losing federal funding.

The statute reads, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

U.S. Secretary for Education Betsy DeVos has spoken out about the possibility of amending changes made to the enforcement of Title IX following the “Dear Colleague’s Letter,” according to U.S. News. On July 13, DeVos held three 90 minute listening sessions: advocates for survivors, representatives of the falsely accused and higher education to better understand the situation. It has still not been revealed whether

the law will be changed by DeVos or remain in place.

After this session DeVos stated that America “can’t go back to the days when allegations were swept under the rug.” She also noted that it was clear that the stories of students falsely accused of sexual assault “have not often been told, and that there are lives that have been ruined and lives that are lost in the process.”

The LMU website states that any student alleged to have participated in any form of sexual misconduct will be referred to the Department of Judicial Affairs, facing potential dismissal from the University under certain circumstances.

New LMU has several programs to educate students about sexual misconduct, as well as resources to help students who have experienced any form of sexual assault. Under Title IX and the Clery Act, LMU is obligated to act on any reports of sexual assault.

LMU students are introduced to the concept of consent and of bystander intervention in June orientation sessions for freshman through skits performed by orientation leaders. According to Briana T. Maturi, director of LMU’s Campus Awareness Resource Education Services (known as LMU CARES), orientation leaders are trained to incorporate this education in their work and conversations with incoming students.

“Everything [we’ve done to combat sexual assaults] has been student driven. I think [change] really does come from that place of empowerment,” said Maturi.

“Our education is ... meant to bring everyone together and say, ‘We all need to be a part of the solution.’

It’s never anybody’s fault if they’ve experienced assault. What we need to keep doing better as a community is be preventive and proactive and stepping in for each other and being there for each other.”

LMU has appointed Sexual Assault Resource Administrators (SARAs), or trained members of the Student Affairs Team, who provide the victim with all the information they would need regardless of their decision to report or not report the assault. Victims of sexual assault or any perpetrator who is a part of the LMU community will be provided with a SARA if and when needed. Students can also report to LMU Community Resource Advisors (CRAs), who are private LMU faculty victims can talk to, that will not trigger a university investigation under certain circumstances.

“I think we are doing a good job,” said LMU Community Resource Advisor (CRA) Marilyn Beker, a professor of screenwriting in the school of film and television.

“I think we are trying to make students aware of all of these options. There is a mandatory class [LMU CARES session] that all freshman have to take regarding this. [LMU has] the resources to know how to get help [for victims].

We are really in a sense victim centric so we really make sure that the person involved gets all the help that he or she needs.”

If you witness or experience any form of sexual assault on campus, call LMU Public Safety’s emergency line, dial 222 on campus or call (310) 338-2893 from any off-campus or cell phone. Public Safety may also be reached by activating the blue light boxes located throughout the campus.

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Trump’s summer tweets on policy The circumstances and results of Trump’s policy tweets.

Babak Abrishamchian Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan

President Trump, since taking office in January, has used his Twitter account to announce policy, or propose policy, on numerous occasions, as reported

by CNN. Trump appears to run a personal and an official POTUS Twitter account. Since tracking his tweets can be an efficient way to follow his presidential career, here are some recent tweets about policy, explained.

“South Korea is finding, as I have told them, that their talk of appeasement with North Korea will not work, they only understand one thing!”

“The United States is considering, in addition to other options, stopping all trade with any country doing business with North Korea.”

In recent tweets, Trump has threatened to end business ties with any country trading with North Korea. This would have massive impact on the U.S. economy, as the Office of the United States Trade Representative reported $478.9

billion worth of U.S. imports came from China in 2016. Trump and his family would also have to rework most of their business, as some Trump brand products are made in south China, according to the Washington Post.

“With Mexico being one of the highest crime Nations in the world, we must have THE WALL. Mexico will pay for it through reimbursement/other.”

Trump’s most notorious campaign promise, a border wall to run along the U.S. -Mexican border, has yet to begin construction. Government functions are currently being gutted to direct money to the border wall, such as a $867 million cut to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which would have gone towards Harvey victims, CNN reports.

“I am pleased to inform you that I have just granted a full Pardon to 85 year old American patriot Sheriff Joe Arpaio. He kept Arizona safe!”

Former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, convicted of criminal contempt after defying a court order demanding he stop racially profiling Latinos with the intent to deport them, was the first recipient of a presidential pardon

by Trump.

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Student DACA DREAMers supported by LMU Trump from page 1 A member of the LMU College Republicans — who has asked to remain anonymous in order to protect his team and the University from being unfairly associated with his political statements — echoed this sentiment expressed by Sessions.

He said that the decision gives legislative power over immigration back to Congress and does not believe the repealing of DACA will increase the number of deportations.

According to CNN, if Congress were not to act in passing legislation with similar benefits as DACA, nearly 300,000 young people would begin to lose their protected status in 2018, and over 320,000 would lose their status in the first eight months of 2019.

The anonymous student expressed that while he does welcome and support a path to citizenship for DREAMers who contribute to American society, he also believes that undocumented criminals and others who pose a threat to the U.S. should not be permitted to stay within the country’s borders.

On the morning of Sessions’ statement, President Donald Trump tweeted, “Congress, get ready to do your job – DACA!” Many members of the LMU community stand in opposition to the current administration’s repeal of DACA, especially those

with personal ties to DREAMers or who benefit from DACA protections themselves. “[Undocumented students’] knowledge could potentially be beneficial to our country, and we might never know due to the fact that this man is literally robbing the basic right to an education,” Nelson Peralta, senior philosophy and women’s and gender studies double major and president of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. (SLB), said.

Student leaders from several LMU organizations, including SLG, SLB and MEChA de LMU have voiced their stance in solidarity with DREAMers and anyone else affected by the rescinding of DACA via email interviews with the Loyolan.

“MEChA de LMU has always stood side by side with our DACAmented and undocumented community,” Chris Reynoso, senior pscychology and Chicano/a studies double major and MEChA internal chair, said.

“We [will] continue to fight, but this time stronger than ever before, to protect them, and to ensure that LMU continues to uphold its Jesuit values and to do everything in its power to remain a place of sanctuary for them.”

ASLMU released a statement of solidarity supporting undocumented Lions on Tuesday afternoon, announcing an ASLMUsponsored demonstration

rally and march to be held this afternoon from 2-3 p.m. on Regents Terrace. More information can be found on the event’s Facebook page.

LMU President Timothy Law Snyder also released an email statement to the University community on Tuesday morning following Sessions’ statement,

explicitly stating his opposition to the Trump administration’s decision to rescind DACA. Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, Lane Bove, echoed Snyder’s sentiment in her own email statement released on Tuesday evening.

“I will continue to advocate that our elected leaders and

Congress address, swiftly and permanently, solutions that restore, preserve, and extend pathways for our DREAMers,” Snyder said in his statement.

“We will continue to advocate publicly for our undocumented students, who enrich the diversity of experiences and insights shared by all of us.”

via Cnn.com Protesters gather in New York on Tuesday afteroon against the Trump administration’s decision on DACA.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

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Student-run fundraiser at local Humble Potato to benefit victims of Harvey Proceeds from the event will support Houstonbased relief efforts.

Karis Addo-Quaye Social Justice Editor @LALoyolan

Media coverage of Hurricane Harvey has been fast and furious with updates. Yet as more news pours in about how the communities in Texas and Louisiana have been affected, we’re also learning about the efforts to aid those affected and speed up recovery efforts in the region. Still, the distance from the site of the storms and the overall magnitude of this natural disaster might leave some on the Bluff feeling unsure of how to help.

I spoke with Mekleit Dix, a senior English and biology double major, who emphasized our call to help as an LMU community. She has organized a fundraiser being held next week Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Humble Potato on Lincoln to help raise funds for Harvey relief centers.

Karis Addo-Quaye: Can you tell me some details about [the fundraiser]?

Mekleit Dix (MD): So this event is open to the public. Ideally I would love for the most amount of people in the LMU community, the Westchester community, the greater Los Angeles area to come and attend.

Given that, you know, this is a fundraising opportunity for all concerned students and citizens that really are looking for a way to give back to the survivors of Hurricane Harvey. It’s going to be at Humble Potato on Lincoln Boulevard from six to closing which is about 6 - 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

And proceeds: A portion of each entree that is bought by people who go to Humble Potato

and tell their cashier that they are here for this Hurricane Harvey fundraiser, those proceeds will be going to The Greater Houston Community Foundation, which is a community-led organization that is really working for the community and they’re working at the front line, and it is run with and for the resilient people Houston. I think that’s really important that you send money to the people who are experiencing this firsthand and likely know what they want to do and what is needed.

[Another portion will go to] St. Bernard’s Parish, which was an organization that was started after Hurricane Katrina.

KA: You have experience with getting involved with issues — not necessarily issues like Harvey — but getting involved and putting your words and your feelings into action. But what can everyday students like myself and others do to contribute to the aid and relief efforts for those affected?

MD: I think there’s this misconception that you as one person aren’t enough. I think that people have the ability to inspire their own social matrixes of friends and loved ones and peers. You deciding to be the rift in the stream of complacency is enough. If something weighs on your heart, it’s weighing on your heart for a reason and being blessed to be in an environment like LMU’s campus, there are so many resources for you, there are so many RSOs, there’s so many concerned students, there’s so many faculty and staff and clubs for you to latch on and decide how you’re going to get involved and if you as an individual feel like you want to take it past the Bluff, being in an environment like Los Angeles, there’s so many places to kind of plant your feet in the ground and grow as activists, as somebody who

wants to promote efficacy and advocacy in this environment.

So don’t ever feel limited because you definitely as an individual are more than enough, and I think that that is a misconception that when something as overwhelming — and I’m sure we all felt overwhelmed watching the footage of Hurricane Harve ...

You can do something and if you feel like something is weighing ... on your heart, you must do something.

as a concerned citizen — was I doing my part for my peers, for my fellow Americans for my fellow humans? What was a way to get the most amount of people involved? Because like you said there are so many opportunities, but even given those opportunities, sometimes it’s hard to kind of you know get your friend involved, bridge a gap, XYZ. I think this is a very engaged and interactive opportunity for people to give back, make

“ Don’t ever feel limited ... You can do something, and if you feel like something is weighing on your heart, you must do something.”

KA: There’s other ways to donate and other organizations to donate to regarding relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey ... what made you personally decide to organize your own fundraiser here?

MD: Well, my thing was I was kind of looking at this first week back and I think always, you know this is my senior year and every time I have started school after the long summer there is always something happening in the news you know, and it’s always weighing on my heart that we do what we can, right?

Because as students in a Jesuit tradition, we are supposed to be with and for others for the promotion of justice.

And, so, you know, there’s a lot of memes I was seeing about Joel Osteen and what little he was doing. While it’s really easy to laugh at those memes, and whatnot, I really thought — as a senior, as an individual,

donations and fundraising proceeds as accessible as possible to the most amount of people especially if you’re thinking of college students or people who don’t have a lot to spend; you know everyone has to eat, so you’re getting something out of it while being able to give back, and I think hopefully that will be a successful model.

KA: Hopefully. And for you yourself, you shared already how it felt to see all of these incidents in the news and how difficult that was to feel like you weren’t at (the time) maybe doing enough or wanted to do more ... What were your thoughts and feelings in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey?

MD: I mean, I think that in this current political climate ... this is one of those things that I felt was indisputable and unequivocal and required swift and immediate action.

While I feel like many political

things do fall under that category, the absolute urgency of mothers trying to take care of their children, families getting separated, people losing their homes, their lives, their memories, their childhood homes ... these connections that if you were to envision yourself in those moments — it’s heartbreaking. I think the immediacy of need really is striking and I think that we are a school with a tradition of service and justice and social activism, so I felt like there was really no alternative, other than doing something.

KA: Anything else you want to share?

MD: I want to get at least 200 people to stop through. You know ... you don’t have to stay at the restaurant. You can pick up your food to go, but ideally I would love 200 plus people to come so tell your friends, tell your faculty, tell your classes and please come to this fundraiser.

It’s definitely going to a good cause the resilient people of Houston need it.

There are more ways to help: According to an article by Eater L.A. titled “Here are the Los Angeles Restaurants Donating to Houston Relief Efforts Right Now,” several other local dining spots will be promoting similar fundraising efforts to provide relief and aid for Harvey victims.

Some of those highlighted were The Home State, Cake Monkey, Bar Ama, owned by Texas native Chef Josef Centeno, and right nearby in Culver City, The Wallace will be donating $1 for every cocktail sold this week to Harvey victims.

If you or anyone you know is hosting similar events, comment online or send an email to kaddoquaye@theloyolan.com.

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“DREAMers are Americans in every way,” In the wake of the current administration SPORTS ending Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (DACA) — the executive board of the Loyolan said. “They played by the rules; they pay their wants to announce that we stand in solidarity taxes; and they’ve earned the right to stay in the with the 800,000 DREAMers across the United only home they have ever known.” On Tuesday, States. DACA was instituted by President Obama Governor Andrew Cuomo and Schneiderman in 2012, a program that was passed as a temporary vowed to sue Trump for rescinding DACA. And measure and that permitted approximately they’re not the only ones who see why Trump’s 800,000 undocumented immigrants who were decision is unfounded. A majority (78 percent) of brought across the border as children to receive registered voters believe that DREAMers should an education, work and live in the United States. be allowed to stay in the country, and 56 percent The program will officially be rescinded by the also support their path to becoming citizens if current administration, as announced by U.S. they meet certain requirements, according to a Morning Consult survey.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday.

The Loyolan stands by the statements released We at the Loyolan believe the President’s decision to phase out DACA is incomprehensible by LMU President Timothy Snyder and ASLMU to stand with Our DREAMers and we stand with DACA DREAMers across the nation, “Too often we lose as well. DREAMers are part of our community. They are especially those on our campus. sight of the fact Americans. Immigrants have Our support for been and continue to be what undocumented children who these 800,000 makes our nation great, and we are contributing actively to Dreamers are not must protect the rights of the make this country great is not a radical stance. Many just a statistic — DREAMers.

What’s most infuriating politicians and leaders from both conservative and liberal they are people with is that the President and his backgrounds have come hopes and dreams.” administration have chosen to ignore the cries of young forward publicly to support the DREAMers with basic compassion and level- immigrants that have grown up as Americans, headedness. Republican senator Orrin Hatch feel American and contribute to this country believes that a repeal of DACA would further everyday. Just this past weekend, Alonso complicate current immigration law. “We Guillen — a 31-year-old DREAMer who left his also need a workable, permanent solution for job and volunteered to help Hurricane Harvey individuals who entered our country unlawfully survivors — was killed when his boat capsized, as children through no fault of their own and the Washington Post reported. This is just one who have built their lives here,” Hatch said in example of DREAMers who are part of the fabric an official statement on Friday. House Speaker of justice and unity in this country. Too often we Paul Ryan also expressed support for a “humane lose sight of the fact these 800,000 Dreamers solution” to the DACA decision, one that should are not just a statistic — they are people with be legislated by Congress — not by the president. hopes and dreams. They are not kids anymore; “These are kids who know no other country, they’re adults who study at our colleges and who were brought here by their parents and work in our workforce. They are American in don’t know another home,” Ryan spoke of the every sense — bar their birth — and deserve to be DREAMers during an interview with Wisconsin in this country. radio station WCLO.

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he start of a new school year is stressful for anyone, whether you’re a freshman, a seasoned upperclassmen or a sophomore who thinks they’ve got college locked down.

College is more than just classes. Students have to juggle jobs, internships, clubs, friendships, relationships — all while trying to stay in shape, remembering to eat full meals, calling our mothers when we get a chance and finally, getting enough sleep to be able to do all of this.

A new semester can exacerbate preexisting problems or spur new ones when you’re thrown out of your comfort zone into a community of thousands of people.

The first few weeks are incredibly stressful, despite how confident we may be that we know what we’re doing or how excited we are for the new semester. Stress doesn’t care about your feelings.

The one thing I urge everyone to do is this: go to Student Psychological Services (SPS). SPS is a great resource for students who are struggling or even just those who may feel a little overwhelmed and need someone to talk to. If you’ve never seen a psychologist before and think it’s weird to do so, don’t let that preconceived notion stop you from getting help if you really need it. Prioritizing your health, both mentally and physically, is something college kids may not feel inclined to do, seeing as there’s so much we’d rather be doing. But I find this to be incredibly misguided.

My freshman year of college at the

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The Student Psychological Center provides resources for students in need of counseling.

University of Colorado Boulder was an overwhelmingly negative experience, but the first two weeks were by far the worst.

My anxiety kept me from sleeping through the night. I woke up every morning feeling sick to my stomach and spent the entire day like that. I held back tears in multiple classes and called my mom more than once a day, crying about how I hated Boulder and that I wanted to come home. I truly think that if I’d made an appointment to see a psychologist at the help center earlier, my year in Colorado would’ve been a lot different. While my experiences there shaped who I am today, if I could’ve gone back and made it even just a little easier on myself, I would’ve done it in a heartbeat.

We don’t talk about mental health often enough for how important a topic it is.

Despite major strides towards normalizing issues surrounding mental health, it’s still quite taboo, and often people struggle in silence. The American College Health Association reported that only 12 percent of

students that report feeling depressed and anxious go to counseling. We fear that we will be judged by others if we open up about whatever it is that we’re struggling with, despite the heavy consequences that result if we keep everything under wraps.

Additionally, if you are worried about a friend or think they could use a little extra help adjusting to college life, SPS allows you to refer a friend or peer through LMU’s Community of Care website. Here, too, is where we shouldn’t feel afraid to reach out — whether or not your friend may feel angry at you should be the least of your worries. They will get over any potential discomfort, anger or annoyance, and in the end, they may thank you for seeing something they might not have noticed, or for being brave enough to get help when they weren’t.

This is the opinion of Samantha Davis, a junior philosophy major from La Cañada Flintridge, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email sdavis@theloyolan.com.

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Off-campus living brings responsibilities A Cup of Joe Joseph Bellavia

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iving off-campus can sound exciting. No community bathrooms. No issues with housing. No all day quiet hours.

Those are just a few of the little things that come to mind when signing that lease on an offcampus apartment. I think what I was most excited for was the feeling of independence and responsibility that would come with it. No more meal plans.

No more waking up ten minutes before class, without a worry, because it’s only a five minute walk.

For the first time in my life, I could feel like I was really living on my own. I also felt like I would have a lot more freedom to do what I want. Living with three of my best friends in college sounds like a lot of fun. However, I didn’t really understand the stress and frustrations that come about with that newfound freedom. At least, not until I got settled in.

So, why is it that the freedom and responsibility I wanted so badly seems so underwhelming?

First and foremost, there is the issue of money; that first

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While living off-campus may seem like fun, it brings on new responsibilites that many don’t anticipate. monthly payment, or the costs guys in an apartment using TVs constantly having fun with my to keep food in the apartment. and gaming consoles each night friends, we seem to be tense and They can be very intimidating. and in every room. That’s a lot of argue more than ever. The stress Even though you may be electricity. And now, I actually of spending has made us less spending less than it costs to live do have to watch how much time willing to go out or have people on campus at LMU, something I spend in the shower, something over. And God forbid if someone about the consistency of I never worried about at LMU causes damage to our apartment, payments makes it feel like so even during the drought. Yes, I it’s our responsibility to pay and for the repairs. much more. Room and board at know. I’m a terrible person.

Sometimes, in my most Anyways, this stress over bills LMU is a flat fee each semester, but in an apartment or a house and rent creates a different stress-filled moments, I actually off campus, you have to pay each attitude than the one I expected find myself missing on-campus coming into the year. Rather living, as frustrating — and and every month.

Then there’s the problem than staying up late every night, often times dirty — as it was. of other bills and utilities: I find myself going to bed early. There were no monthly bills and electricity, water and gas. That five minute walk to class is far less responsibilities to be Imagine four twenty-year-old now thirty minutes. Instead of had. As young people, we always

want to grow up, but it’s not until we actually start feeling older that we wish we could go back. I definitely feel that now, but I also feel excitement towards the future. I feel the quite heavy responsibility that I hoped for when I agreed to this lease, just in a different way than I had initially expected.

Living on my own isn’t about having fun and staying up all night, as on-campus living was. It’s about learning the responsibility and difficulties of life after college, moving on from this apartment and from LMU to do bigger and better things. And although right now it seems less glamorous than I had hoped, I know that it is just one step out of many in my future.

So, although it my sound like I truly hate living off campus; in reality, I appreciate the stress and frustration it has graced upon me. I, and many of my fellow students, will be dealing with that stress and frustration for some time after we graduate.

Those who live off campus just get a head start.

This is the opinion of Joseph Bellavia, a junior English major from Monmouth Beach, New Jersey. Tweet comments @LALoyolan, or email sdavis@theloyolan.com.

White students’ activism isn’t productive Dilemma Lane Emma Lane

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ocial justice and activism are prominent parts of LMU’s campus culture.

Throughout my time here, I’ve seen and participated in candlelight vigils for victims of police brutality, silent protests for survivors of domestic violence and the installation of a symbolic migration wall, among countless other demonstrations and protests. Our University’s mission statement includes the promotion of justice, and many students are proud of

this declaration. The LMU community’s concern for the oppressed and marginalized is one of the most valuable parts of this campus.

Yet, because it’s so common for students to align with liberal politics and support social activism, it’s easy to become a passive participant in pursuing change, especially for white students. LMU’s student population is 44.4 percent White/Non-Hispanic, which is over double the number of Hispanic/Latino students (20.7 percent) and more than seven times that of African-American students (6.3 percent). These statistics indicate that if LMU wants to uphold its mission

of promoting justice, white students need to be more active.

Passive activism from white students falls into two categories.

There are those who want a pat on the back for tweeting condolences after an unarmed black man is killed by police; they condemn an act that any decent human should condemn, and expect to be lauded for it.

Then there are white students who are passive because they are unsure of their roles as allies; they fear saying the wrong thing or appropriating the pain of the groups they’re trying to support.

For students in both categories, their passivity stems from an avoidance of confrontation.

You’re willing to speak out so

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Passive psuedo-activism is counterproductive to real, pressing issues that deserve our attention.

long as your words are met with approval, not resistance.

You call out the Neo-Nazis in Charlottesville but not your friend who says the N-word when singing along to a Kendrick song. But even those who have learned to be the confronters still avoid being confronted themselves. They don’t want to be too vocal or too involved for fear of overstepping their bounds.

The reality is, to be a good white ally is to be made to feel uncomfortable. We need to be constantly aware of our privilege and use it to support racial justice. White people can occupy spaces that are dangerous for activists of color, like Trump rallies. They can call out racists in public and usually avoid physical or verbal threat. Brenda Quintanilla, junior political science and Chicana/o studies double major, explained, “As POC, we’re always expected to do the educating.”

It’s the responsibility of white allies to educate too — to help lighten this burden that people of color, who are always expected to be activists, often face. White people have the privilege to disengage from that role.

To be effective educators, white allies also need to be willing and active learners.

Senior marketing major Aya Diaz has “met lots of white activists who still say problematic racial microaggressions even though

they are ‘well-intending.’” If you consider yourself an ally, be responsive — not defensive — when confronted with your own ignorance. Engage in uncomfortable conversations that help you acknowledge and disengage from the institutionalized racism you’ve grown up with.

When it comes down to it, activism is about people. It’s about seeing individuals facing injustice and enduring pain and choosing to do something about it. Being an ally means engaging in a relationship that is complex, nuanced and requires navigating — a relationship based on love and respect, but one that also calls for constant education. So, to all the white student activists at LMU, we can do better.

Don’t fear confrontation, but recognize the ways in which it leads to growth. Learn more by consuming work by people of color — books, articles, films, podcasts — and educate those around you in turn. Plan your own events, rather than just attending those put on by other activists. Take action and ask for feedback. Passive activism is a paradox; if you’re being passive, you’re not an activist at all.

This is the opinion of Emma Lane, a senior English major from Portland, Oregon. Tweet comments @LALoyolan, or email sdavis@ theloyolan.com.

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Don’t be fooled: roommate edition Jenny from

Tame Impala, fate has probably arranged that they will be the world’s biggest Luke Bryan fan.

Chances are you’ll share some similarities with your roommate, but not a whole lot. This isn’t always a bad thing though because they can often introduce you to activities you never knew you would enjoy. I wasn’t much of a baker until my current roommate taught me a trick or two.

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ienvenue à my brand new advice column: “Don’t Be Fooled” where I will be dishing out all the hottest tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years as part of the LMU lion nation. Can I get a rawr? As always, I encourage my readers to write in regarding any subject matters they might desire advice on. Nothing is too ludicrous nor mundane.

The subject of this week’s advice is roommates, roomies, if you will.

Whether you love them or hate them or couldn’t give two knobsticks about them, you have to respect them. As the youngest of five by 10 years, I basically grew up as a spoiled only child. Sharing a room does not come naturally to me since I haven’t done it since I absorbed my twin in the womb.

Nevertheless, I have persevered.

My sincerest apologies to anyone who has gone from having their own room at home to having to share one in college. It’s the O.G. struggle. If you can’t tell that was sarcasm, school is expensive and you gotta just deal with it.

Here are a few ways to make you and your roommates year as good as it can get.

roommates

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Setting ground rules and communicating with your roommates can deter messy rooms and arguments.

too fearful of upsetting you so they will let little annoyances slide. Little do they know that miscommunication is the devil’s plaything. It can turn good people into passive agressive pams. Be brutally honest if you need to. If you would like them to do their dishes before your parents come over to visit, say so. They can’t read your mind, yo. Even if it’s something you feel they should have learned to do already like flush the toilet, give them a helpful reminder that not flushing pee might help the environment but not without an unpleasant scent.

2. Make Rules

1. Open Communication Sometimes

5. If You Are Friends, Spend Time Apart

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Having the talk. It is imperative

that you discuss rules concerning cleanliness, sharing, routines, and maybe study/quiet hours, if studying is your thang. Honestly, I haven’t done this since freshman year when my RA forced us to sit down and discuss whether or not either of us wanted to smoke cigarettes in the room. I said ew, ciggies are icky and we moved on. Ironically enough, while I was writing this article my roommates asked me to have the talk. See, even I take this advice.

— don’t shy away from taking out the trash. I’m not all that ashamed to admit that I’ve let the trash pile up before, and when I say pile up I mean the entire hallway of our McKay corner room. Do I let this instance diminish my credibility in anyway as an advice giver?

Hell no. If anything, I understand retrospectively that I was lazy and am therefore even more qualified to shame you guys for being lazy now.

3. Respect Their Space

4. You Don’t Need to be Friends With Your Roommates

Keep your Adidas off their side of the room. If ya’ll share a kitchen wash your dishes, please and thank you. Also — speaking of the kitchen

This is a lesson I believe most of us are pretty quick to learn. Your roommate usually isn’t going to be your best friend. If you vibe to

It’s a story not well known that Tom and Jerry used to be best friends before the show began filming, but too many years of constant hanging corrupted their friendship. Moral of the story: Don’t spend every second of every day with your roommate.

This holds true with nearly every friendship and relationship in life. You’ll probably only meet a handful of people in life who you can spend days together with, and even if you can stomach all that time together, it’s always exciting to venture out on your own.

Disclaimer: This advice is that of a 20-year-old with mediocre life experience and a dairy allergy.

This is the opinion of Jennifer Lee, a junior screenwriting major from Sacramento, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email sdavis@ theloyolan.com.

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Freshmen hold sleepover protest in Snyder’s office Disgruntled freshmen are turning to Snyder to fix their housing issues.

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Over 100 students are sleeping in President Snyder’s office for a week as part of a protest against the overcrowding of students in the freshmen dorms. Public Safety officers were called in but were unable to make it to the scene as their segways wouldn’t fit into the elevators.

The protest was created and spread through a Facebook page titled “Snyder Sleepover,” which currently has 23k interested, but only 124 going.

“I really think the protest is going well,” said Josh Sleeps, the freshman psychology major who organized the protest. “We just want President Snyder to understand what we’re going through.”

Sleeps also said he was proud of the turnout and that it really showed the need for change in the housing situation.

“I come from a small town where I have to share a bedroom with four other people,” Brittney Knap, a freshman computer science major and another protest participant, said. “I was so excited to come

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Freshmen have turned out to support the cause in Synder’s office. out here and only need to deal with one other person. Imagine my surprise when I walked in and found seven other roommates.”

The students are asking President Snyder to either build another dorm hall or buy a few mansions near the beach for additional student housing. The president’s suite is currently covered in sleeping

bags, backpacks and disgruntled students who honestly just want some privacy at this point.

“We’re not giving up,” Sleeps said, even as a janitor announced that the University Hall bathrooms were overflowing with people and water.

“Snyder is going to feel our pain.”

The Bluff has reached out to President Snyder for comment.

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Late night delights and deliveries: an L.A. guide

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Cory’s Content Cory Hutchinson

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nfortunately, the life of a college student means odd eating schedules and sometimes just skipping meals because establishments both on and off campus close way too early.

Most residence halls at LMU either have kitchens in the living space or a communal kitchen on certain floors, so you always have the option to cook if you really want to.

Let’s face it though, nobody really wants to cook anything but mac and cheese past 9 p.m., so what can we do? Luckily, many people have come before us and know the

great spots that stay open and even deliver late at night — and I did some research so you don’t have to.

You’re welcome.

Favorite late night spot of senior political science major Fassa Sar is Tatsu Ramen in the Sawtelle neighborhood. “Tatsu is so good,” Sar stated, “My favorite thing to get there is Bold Ramen, it’s for sure the best.”

Another Tatsu lover is senior communication studies major Kingsley Karr who said, “It always fills my cravings and it’s a pretty decent price.” Tatsu stays open until 2 a.m. and — although they don’t deliver — Postmates is there to save you from the drive down the 405 if you’re willing to pay the delivery fee.

Another great location that’s not as far as Sawtelle is Johnnie’s in Culver City. Senior communication studies major Kasey Sobierajski

commented, “Johnnie’s is a great late night spot.” She shared that the staff is incredibly friendly and fun and that they’re best known for their pastrami. “They’ve been in Culver forever and definitely deserve their legendary reputation.

A definite spot to check out for late night munchies.” With almost 1500 reviews on Yelp about the local joint, Johnnie’s clearly pulls in a fantastic crowd and has been doing so for years. They stay open until 2:30 a.m. and Sobierajski also recommended finding Rebecca if you go because she’s one of the best waitresses there.

As for those of you with a sweet tooth around midnight, sophomore film and television production major Jamie Kolbrenner gave me the dish on a fantastic late night dessert spot. “Diddy Riese, they have amazing cookies that are only 50 cents each,” Kolbrenner stated.

She said that her favorite on the menu is the snickerdoodle cookie because of the cinnamon sugar they coat it with. “They also have bomb ice cream sandwiches that are only $2.50 — super cheap and yummy. The only con is that it’s 20 minutes away, but it’s worth the drive.” Through some Google searching, I found out that the 20 minute drive isn’t necessary because you can get them delivered to you directly when you order on the Diddy Riese website.

If you’re a late night breakfast person, I’ve found the perfect place for you. The Kettle in Manhattan Beach is open 24/7 and has a classic selection of breakfast foods that are sure to settle any craving you have at 1 a.m. Also, yes, Manhattan Beach is kind of far, but Postmates and DoorDash can deliver your order from The Kettle directly to you. LMU almuna Kaitlin Quigley

(‘17) shared, “I love this late night spot because I can get breakfast any time I want.” Trust me, that’s one of the best simple pleasures in life.

Hopefully, you now have an idea of where to get your next late night feast. The reality of living in L.A. is that there’s almost always a restaurant of any kind open until midnight and they typically have an incredible environment that makes you feel welcome.

However, if you don’t want to put in the effort, you can just take a page from senior marketing major Alex Gassner and I and go to a McDonald’s drive-through for late night Egg McMuffins — honestly, they’re better than they sound.

This is the opinion of Cory Hutchinson, a sophomore sociology major from Palm Desert, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to tgage@theloyolan.com.

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Be wary of the “Red-Zone”: sexual assault peak Young & Jaided Jaida Macklin

Asst. Life+Arts Editor @LALoyolan

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he first week back can be the most dangerous, according to sexual assault experts.

According to statistics collected by RAINN, an organization dedicated to preventing sexual assault and caring for survivors, college students are at an increased risk during the first few months of their first two semesters in college.

In fact, more than 50 percent of campus sexual assaults occur between August and November.

This anomaly is also known as the “Red Zone”, in which the first six weeks of college are considered the most dangerous time when college women, freshmen in particular, are most likely to be raped or experience attempted rape.

Seeing as how the semester has recently just began and LMU has a history with sexual assault, it’s important to check on students during these times.

When questioned, many students said they felt safe when going out this past weekend.

“Yes. Honestly, I’ve walked across campus very late at night and I’ve never felt unsafe, even after the library incident last year,” said sophomore screenwriting major Simone Scott.

Scott stays with her friends throughout the night and makes sure to leave with whom she came with.

“My friends and I all look out for each other,” said Scott as she names this as one of the main reasons she feels unsafe when she’s out.

While sophomore recording arts major Carmen Walker also felt safe for the most part, she’s still worried about her friends. “I always feel a little cautious going out, but more for my friends. I didn’t drink, but a lot of them did which makes me a little anxious about their safety,” said Walker.

Walker also believes that sexual assault happens more in the fall because there are new people on campus and some of them are jumping right into the college life without being cautious.

Walker said, “Also, upperclassmen might see new

students as fresh prey.”

However, not all students feel as safe as others.

“In retrospect, I didn’t feel that safe this weekend,” said sophomore communications major Manna Zelealem.

“Looking back, I can see how some situations could have went

“I always feel a little cautious going out, but more for my friends. I didn’t drink, but a lot of them did which makes me a little anxious about their safety.” south, but luckily I have friends looking out for me.”

It should also be noted that while sexual assault happens more often to females, males (as well as those who don’t conform to either genders) are still susceptible to assault.

Male college-aged students (18-24) are 78 percent more likely than non-students of the same age to be a victim of rape or sexual assault, according to RAINN. Sophomore psychology and sociology major Devon Elmore says that his gender is the reason why he felt safe this weekend compared to his female counterparts.

Elmore also thinks a major

“I didn’t feel safe this weekend.

Looking back, I can see how some situations could have went south but luckily I have friends looking out for me.” component as to why sexual assault is more frequent in the fall is because of binge drinking.

“The ratio of people drinking at the beginning of the semester is much higher than any other time of year,” said Elmore.

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“While, this isn’t the cause, it definitely correlates.”

Some ways that freshmen entrepreneurship major Mari Touré and music major Graelea Lamar stay safe are by keeping their phones charged and making sure to have money on them at all times.

“Also, knowing how I’m getting there, how I’m gonna get

back and who I’m going with is vital,” said Touré.

Lamar says that incoming freshman are more vulnerable to assault because of the pressure to explore and lack of experience at college.

“This is also why upperclassmen are more liable to take advantage of the younger students,” said Lamar.

In case a student is assaulted, students here are fortunate enough to go to LMU, seeing as the university has numerous resources for sexual assault survivors.

Not only are there therapists and public safety officers, but LMU also has an entire staff of trained professionals to help students in wake of sexual assault, called Sexual Assault Resource Administrators.

“The SARAs are trained members of the Student Affairs Team who will provide you with all the information you will need regardless of your decision to report/or not to report,” according to an LMU Sexual Assault & Reporting brochure.

“The SARAs will not serve as advocates but they will be a resource to you throughout the process.”

The brochure is extremely helpful, listing what steps should be taken after you or someone you know has been assaulted and what your options are henceforth.

Most importantly, the brochure reminds sexual assault victims, “Do not blame yourself and do not be afraid to ask for help.”

If there is ever an emergency, the Department of Public Safety can be reached at (310) 338-2893, Student Psychological Services at (310) 338-2868, and the Los Angeles Police Dept. Rape Hotline at (626) 793-3385.

Also, the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center (SMRTC), is located at 1250 16th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404 and can be reached at (310) 319-4000.

This is the opinion of Jaida Macklin, a sophmore English and theatre arts major from Chicoago, Ilinois. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to tgage@ theloyolan.com.

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Is loyalty dead in professional sports?

Big Time Timmy Jim

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f I had a nickel for every time a professional athlete changed teams and somebody involved with the move told the media, “It’s just a business,” I probably wouldn’t be a rich man, but I would certainly have a lot of nickels. With each passing blockbuster trade, surprise free agent signing and the mind-boggling sums of money being thrown around in the professional sports world these days, loyalty seems to be a lost virtue.

Was it always this way? For the sake of the argument, let’s focus in on the NBA. At first glance, one would think that loyalty was decidedly alive and well for many years. Although many great athletes and teams throughout history certainly played in different places and interchanged key players, there are far more athletes whose names, faces and numbers — their very identity as a professional athlete and a public figure — are synonymous with one franchise, often the result of an entire career with that organization.

Despite living in a large market where marquee names come and go, Angelenos should know this all too well. The city of Los Angeles’ love affair with former Los Angeles Lakers guard and future Hall-of-Famer Kobe Bryant has been burning hot since Bryant burst onto the scene 21 years ago, and in his retirement it shows no sign of fading. These fans are unwaveringly loyal to Bryant, because Bryant was always loyal to them and to the Lakers organization, playing all 20 of his professional seasons in the purple and gold.

The same could be said for a fellow Laker legend, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, whose presence in Los Angeles continues through his front office involvement in the Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers organizations.

For most, it would be unfathomable to imagine Johnson joining his lifelong friend and rival Larry Bird on the great Boston Celtics teams of the eighties — or really playing anywhere else for that matter. In today’s NBA however, personal aspirations and relationships seem to weigh far more heavily.

NBA Finals MVP and Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James each changed locations at least once in the last five years, with the goal of pursuing an NBA championship.

Both decisions were among the most controversial in sports, and Durant still actively challenges the never-ending wave of criticism he receives. Both decisions set a precedent for the league we see today.

Last month, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers. After some weeks of speculation, a “megatrade” agreement was reached, sending former Celtics’ star guard Isaiah Thomas to Cleveland in exchange for Irving. It was the first time in NBA history that two players averaging over 25 points per game in the same season had been involved in the same trade.

Given the circumstances of both teams and both players, this move invoked numerous reactions amongst fans and media on both sides.

After reaching three straight NBA Finals and playing alongside one of the all-time greats in LeBron James, as well as being the go-to guy in Cleveland before the return of ‘The King,’ many Cavs fans were confused and upset with Irving’s decision to leave. Most guys in the NBA would love to play for Cavaliers at this moment in time. Irving saw it differently. In Cleveland, he probably saw a situation in where he was constantly under the shadow of a transcendental player in Lebron James — despite being just 25 years old and perhaps having the best years of his career in front of him. With a move to Boston, that will change, and he’ll be the one plastered

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All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas averaged 28.9 points and 5.9 assists per game during the 2016-2017 season as a member of the Boston Celtics, before being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the end of August. on billboards along new costar forward Gordon Hayward.

Make no mistake, it will be Irving’s team in Boston, and that’s exactly what he was looking for. Can you really blame a young player and young man for aspiring to reach the greatest heights in his field that he can reach? Is this not loyalty of a different kind; a loyalty to his own principles? At the end of the day, does anyone’s opinion matter besides Irvings? These questions seem to transcend what happens between the lines of the court, which is what makes the issue of loyalty in professional sports such a tedious one.

Despite the questions surrounding Irving, there are perhaps questions equal in number and magnitude regarding the unfortunate circumstances under which Thomas was traded

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All-Star guard Kyrie Irving (2) was traded to the Boston Celtics after six seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Irving was a catalyst in Cleveland’s 2015-2016 NBA Championship run.

from the Celtics.

Boston Celtics fans — with a few, unfortunate, jersey-burning exceptions — are about as loyal as they come, and no visiting team covets the idea of playing against them in TD Garden.

In one of the most poignant moments in recent basketball history, Thomas’ younger sister Chyna was killed in a car accident on April 15 of this year.

Her death occurred just one night before the Celtics playoff opener against the Chicago Bulls. Amidst speculation that he would miss the game the following night — something that absolutely nobody would have faulted him for — Thomas decided to play. With tears streaming from his eyes, deafening chants from the crowd behind him, and the messages “RIP Lil Sis”, “I love you,” and “Chyna” written on his sneakers, Thomas scored an impressive 33 points to go along with six assists and five rebounds. The tape will show him diving for loose balls, defending players much larger than his five-foot-eight-inch stature, essentially pouring himself into the game. Every touch of the ball was met with the noise of a game-winner.

In that moment, Thomas may have been destined to become the next great Celtic.

He had competed for Boston in his lowest moment, and had forever endeared himself to the fans for it. Three months later, Thomas is now a member of the Cavaliers, after being rather unceremoniously traded for something the Celtics front office must have seen as a basketball upgrade. Many felt that this was perhaps the nail in the coffin for loyalty in the NBA not only on the side of the players, but on the side of the franchises as well.

After all, basketball — alongside other professional sports — is just a business, right? As a fan and an admitted romantic when it comes to such ideas, I’d like to think the answer to that question is still ‘no,’ despite all of the evidence to the contrary. I do

not think Thomas’ courageous performance was all for naught, and I’d be willing to bet the couple of dollars in my checking account that he receives an overwhelmingly warm welcome upon his return, despite the new jersey. The loyalty kindled between Thomas and that community will last.

The modern NBA is a neverending carousel of big names, with every player, coach and executive trying to buddy up with other greats to win a championship. When the luck runs out, they’ll part ways with one another and start again. At very least, the league seems to trend this way. I’m not ready to admit, however, that loyalty is altogether dead. A few peers of Irving’s and Thomas’ — specifically fellow guards John Wall of the Washington Wizards, James Harden of the Houston Rockets, and Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers — have all expressed their desire to remain with their current organizations for the entirety of their careers, and have all inked lucrative long-term deals to back up the talk.

There are glimmers of hope for the idea of loyalty in basketball, despite the general trend towards a business-oriented, win first feel things later mentality. As fans, we want the connections we form by watching our favorite players and teams to be authentic.

Thankfully, they are — because loyalty still exists in the capacity of personal relationships. From a basketball standpoint, however, fans would be best served to embrace the idea that loyalty might be altogether dead.

This is the opinion of Tim De Vries, a junior mechanical engineering major from Lake Oswego, Oregon. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email tdevries@theloyolan.com.

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LMU Blankenship joins world’s best in Orlando Matty Light Matt Rodriguez

Asst. Sports Editor @LoyolanSports he National Women’s Soccer League is one of the premier soccer leagues based in the United States. Many of the teams in this league boast the names of prominent international players such as Team USA players Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Brazilian superstar Marta Vieira da Silva and Australian star Samantha Kerr. And now that the transfer window closed last week, many new faces are looking for the chance to shine.

Last week, the Orlando Pride – one of the top teams in the National Women’s Soccer League – announced the signing of two midfielders; one of whom was a LMU alumna, Jo Blankenship.

She joins a team packed with talent, such as the previously mentioned Alex Morgan and Marta Vieira da Silva.

The midfielder played her entire collegiate career for the Lions, earning some of the highest honors a college player can recieve while with the team. She began to turn heads her freshman year as one of two freshman to start in all 19 matches. She continued to impress throughout her time at LMU, starting in all but one game.

In 2015, she led the women’s soccer

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team to their first ever NCAA Tournament win. Blankenship finished her LMU career being named to the NSCAA All-West Region First Team, All-WCC First Team and garnering a WCC AllAcademic Honorable Mention.

When she graduated from LMU in 2015, she set the record for the Lions’ All-Time record in career assists (22), tied the record for career appearances (80), placed second in career shots (195), second in career points (50) and seventh in goals scored (14).

“Jo was special because she was not only a good soccer player but just such a great person. She was a captain but she was one of those captains you could come to and cry on her shoulder…but at the same time was very competitive about the game and raised the standards of our program,” Head Coach Michelle Myers said.

This type of compassion for her teammates showed throughout the season as she drove her team to an outstanding record of 15-6-1 and a Sweet 16 appearance during the NCAA Tournament in 2015.

Myers also explained that Blankenship’s signing to the Orlando Pride really helps the program as a whole because it shows potential recruits that it is not necessary to go to a big, Power Five conference school in order to develop as a player.

Blankenship remarked that, although she dreamed about playing soccer professionally when she was child, she did not realize that she

could make it in the NWSL until later on in her collegiate career. She thought she would play in a different league overseas, but did not realize she had the potential to play with some of the premier players in the league. Blankenship also mentioned that she would not have thought about pursuing her career in the NWSL without the help of the LMU’s coaching staff.

“All of the coaching staff, Michelle [Myers], Joslyn [Shoop], Matt [Kagan] and Joey [Hoffman] all pushed me and helped me a lot,” Blankenship said.

In Boston, Blankenship signed with the Breakers in the preseason, but did not make the team once preseason was over. She was then signed as an amateur player for the Pride in hopes of making the team.

“Boston was a good experience for me in learning the speed and getting my feet wet. I do not think I performed very well while I was there,” Blankenship said regarding the beginning of her career with the Breakers.

Blankenship mentioned that playing for Pride, compared to the Breakers, was a bit different. Players such as Alex Morgan and Marta Vieira da Silva make the game faster, especially in training, she said. In her short time playing for the Pride, she said, “It’s been a really good experience and I have definitely improved as a player a lot more so than with Boston.” She called her short time with Orlando a “really good experience.”

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Orlando Pride forward Jocelyn Blankenship (10) started in all four years at LMU before graduating in 2015.

“I’ve definitely improved as a player a lot more so than with Boston,” Blankenship said.

“The first goal was to get signed, so hopefully I can make the A-team and get some minutes off the bench. Moving forward to next year, [I will] try to hold on to the contract here or stay within the league and find somewhere that I can play,” Blankenship said regarding her goals for the future

with both the Pride and the NWSL. Blankenship still follows LMU Women’s Soccer, wishing the team good luck on the ongoing season.

Her message for the team? She said, “To keep working hard, keep trying to make a name for LMU and it is not to farfetched for them to play in the League, keep working and an opportunity will come if it’s meant to.”