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The refugee who barely escaped Fadia Alhallak barely made it out of Syria alive during the civil war, escaping in 2012. Sydney Majd News Intern @LALoyolan
Glass shattered all around her, and her house shuddered as if it were in the epicenter of an earthquake. Except this was no earthquake — this was Damascus, Syria. Fadia Alhallak, senior animation major, experienced this chaos in 2012 when a government building was bombed by two and a half tons worth of explosives just a block away from her home in Syria. “I still remember the day when my family and I had realized that terrorists infiltrated our area and that nowhere was safe anymore,” Alhallak said. Alhallak lived in fear knowing that her neighborhood was a common target for terrorists. They constantly shot mortar shells near her home, killing many civilians. “I could hear the shooting and screaming from my window every single night,” said Alhallak. “I wasn’t able to fall sleep
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After escaping Syria in 2012, Fadia Alhallak left everything behind to start a new life in America. The turmoil in Syria led her to art and her art led her to LMU. As a senior animation major, Alhallak hopes to use her art to promote peace. anymore, so I would just paint instead.” In 2013, Alhallak’s sister’s previous school, Al Zuhoor Elementary, was attacked by a group of terrorists who broke in and killed two innocent children. Fridays became the most common days
for these attacks, and schools were forced to shut down every Friday because it became too dangerous to leave the house. “Suddenly, our lives mattered just as much as a bunch of ants,” Alhallak said. “It felt pointless to just continue on living and
Georgetown University tries to confront slave-owning past of Maryland Jesuits Georgetown used the sale of slaves to pay off debts and is now trying to amend the past. Jackie Galvez
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Georgetown University, a Jesuit school in Washington D.C., announced last Thursday, Sept. 1, that it plans to give priority admission to prospective students who are decedents of slaves owned by Maryland Jesuits. According to the Los Angeles Times, this movement was a part of the university’s efforts to compensate for using monetary profit from the sale of captive individuals to pay off the college’s debt in the mid-19th century.
John J. DeGioia, president of the university, issued a report explaining the college’s concerns surrounding the history of slave trade present at the school, as well as responses on how to best promote a sense of social justice amidst students and faculty alike. According to the report issued by the university, two priests who had previously served as presidents of Georgetown helped to arrange the sale of 272 enslaved persons for $115,000 in 1838, an amount that equates to approximately $3.3 million in today’s currency. Although Georgetown is not the only university to have benefited from the slave trade in the pre-Civil War era — in recent years Harvard University, Brown University, Columbia University and the University of Virginia have all acknowledged their financial ties to slave
sales — this sale in particular stands out due to its vast size and the tragedies that ensued when parents were separated from their young children as a result of the trade. In an effort to analyze the historical significance of this event as well as remedy any lingering negative outcomes that had arisen, DeGioia issued the creation of a committee titled the Working Group on Slavery, Memory and Reconciliation in September 2015. According to the Georgetown University website, the purpose of this group is to “make recommendations on how best to acknowledge and recognize Georgetown’s historical relationship with the institution of slavery, examine and interpret the history of certain sites on campus … [and] convene events and opportunities for See Georgetown | Page 4
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Located in Washington D.C., Georgetown university will begin giving priority admission to students who are descendants of slaves sold by Maryland Jesuits.
postponing death when all you see is death, pain and suffering all around you.” Alhallak fought to come out of this cruelty alive; she knew that her time living in Syria was over. The violence had hit See Refugee | Page 3
Brightspace takes over Brightspace is being piloted this semester to help students organize their classes. Sami Leung News Intern @LALoyolan
Blackboard is becoming a thing of the past. At the start of this semester, students were confused to find that some of their courses were not listed on Blackboard, which has been previously LMU’s main learning management system (LMS). Rather, some courses were placed under Brightspace, a new LMS being piloted this year. MYLMU Connect is a tool recognized and used by almost everyone on LMU’s campus. Its introduction in 2000 marked LMU’s shift into the digital age, and its continuing evolution has highlighted the importance of using technology in conjunction with classroom lectures.Out of three LMS products introduced to students and faculty — Blackboard Ultra, Brightspace and Instructure Canvas — Brightspace was shown to have the highest rating of satisfaction. A study found on Finances Online shows that both Blackboard and Brightspace have high ratings of client satisfaction. Blackboard comes in with a score 95% approval while Brightspace soars at 98%. Brightspace also boasts more features than Blackboard, including mobile notifications, an instructional design wizard and a more user-centric design. For those who still have questions about the new LMS, all students who have a professor utilizing Brightspace have been enrolled in a brief tutorial to help make the transition as smooth as possible. For more information visit laloyolan.com
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Alpha Phi and Delta Sigma Phi named winners of Lip Sync This year’s annual Lip Sync & Stroll Off, hosted by LMU Greek Life, saw over 15 social Greek organizations compete to raise money for their respective philanthropic causes.
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This issue, News Intern Sami Leung sat down with sophomore political science major Arielle Green, who submitted the class of 2020’s quote.
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“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” - E.E Cummings. I feel like it’s hard for people to grow up and become who they really are because they are put in a box in high school. Especially coming out of senior year of high school into freshman year, they think they have to be something they are not because of their parents or their other friends. They should just be who they are and not feel bad about it. Be happy.
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Were you surprised your quote was chosen? Excited? Nervous?
I was mostly surprised, actually. I thought that they didn’t choose mine because I didn’t get a response right away. It was kind of exciting but it didn’t really hit me that it was going to be a lot of responsibility until they [were] contacting me in the summer asking for my first [speech] draft.
What are you hoping the freshmen take away from your quote?
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I hope they see it as inspiring; something to live by beyond the four years. I want them to be like, “Wow, this is one of my favorite quotes now.” Not just because it’s their class quote, but because it’s actually a good life motto.
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Any advice for this year’s freshman class?
Don’t get written up. Enjoy your four years here because they go by really fast. Stay focused, study hard and make sure to be yourself.
What inspired you to enter this particular quote? What is it from?
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I have always liked this quote. I think I saw it on Pinterest, actually. When I saw it, I just thought “this would be nice as a class quote,” and so I sent it to see if I would win.
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What was it like to speak in front of the entire freshman class?
It was pretty exhilarating. I was next to [President Snyder] so that was amazing. It was cool to have the attention of the audience for those three minutes.
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Something you wish someone had told you before freshman year?
I was lucky. I got a lot of advice before my freshman year. I wish someone would have told me that you really should do the required reading, it’s not really a suggestion.
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Are there any other pieces by E.E. Cummings that you like? Were you considering any other quotes to submit?
There was one I really liked by Mark Twain that went, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” But then I thought that might be kind of long.
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home, and there was no going back. In January 2013, she and her family packed up all of their belongings and attempted to flee from the country. “On the evening we left Syria, our closest airport in Damascus was being hijacked by rebels who were shooting everyone in sight,” Alhallak said. “It ended up taking us nine hours to pass through the borders to get to the next closest airport in Beirut, Lebanon. Everyone was trying to escape.” Once Alhallak and her family made it to the United States, her excitement instantly turned into guilt. She felt as if she had betrayed her country, but she knew it was her only option. “I was terrified of leaving everything behind. I didn’t want to be forced to go back to Syria before I was able to live a normal life,” Alhallak said. During her time in the U.S.,
Alhallak has come across many people who have questioned her and disrespected her for where she came from. “A lot of people refuse to believe me, because what I say doesn’t match with how Western news outlets portray the crisis,” she said. “Some people have looked at me straight in the eyes and told me that America is going to bomb my people.” Although she has come across some individuals who do not believe her story, Alhallak has befriended numerous people who support and inspire her, including many at LMU. “Fadia is the most resilient person I know,” said John Buda, senior mathematics major. “She not only can get through hard times, but also lead others through those hard times.” When considering universities to attend, Alhallak was always very attracted to LMU’s animation program, along with the faith and character of the University.
“LMU gave me a scholarship when they didn’t have to,” said Alhallak. “I could have been a risk coming from ‘uncharted territory,’ but they believed in me, and I knew I should believe in them too.” She believes that LMU has given her a purpose and a reminder that she is a human being who deserves to live a happy and fulfilled life. “Despite everything she’s been through, she is determined to be happy and sees the silver lining in everything. She radiates joy,” said Elizabeth McLaughlin, junior classics and archaeology major. “LMU and my friends here have made me realize that my existence isn’t a mistake or waste of oxygen — that my purpose isn’t just to suffer and die for nothing while no one cares, because that’s how it feels like to be Syrian during the crises,” Alhallak said. After graduation, Alhallak hopes to attain a job in the entertainment industry to help change people’s perspective on the world and help promote peace.
Campus mourns loss of Professor Scott Cameron LMU staff member of 20 years remembered by students and faculty. Jackie Galvez
Assistant News Editor @LALoyolan William “Scott” Cameron, a member of LMU’s philosophy department for over 20 years, died after a decade-long battle with cancer at the age of 54. Cameron passed away earlier this summer in his home in Pasadena, California. A faculty member since 1995, Cameron is survived by his wife, Margaret Cameron, and his four children, Madeleine, Audrey, William and Luke. Cameron began at LMU as an assistant professor before becoming a full-time staff member in 2009. He was the Philosophy Society’s faculty adviser, the director of LMU’s ethics minor program and helped in founding the International Association for Environmental Philosophy. “He strongly felt a call to use his mind and academic, scholarly gifts to seek truth and help others do the same,” Margaret said. Born on Sept. 1, 1961, Cameron grew up in Kenora, Ontario in Canada. As a child, he enjoyed the outdoors and spent his time playing the French horn for his school’s band. He attended Knox United Church and volunteered for several youth groups as a young adult. Cameron attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (1984) and a Master of Arts in philosophy (1988). During this time, he received the Queen’s Honor Matriculation Award and the Halkett Fellowship Queen’s Graduate Award. Cameron also attended Fordham University, beginning in 1989, to obtain his doctorate degree. While enrolled, he was granted a presidential scholarship and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi,
a national honor society. He graduated from Fordham in 1996 with a doctorate degree in philosophy. Since moving to Westchester with his wife over 20 years ago, Cameron had called Southern California home. He found a family in the community of Pasadena Mennonite Church, where he served as a music team leader and retreat coordinator. He also held several other volunteer positions in the congregation. As a professor, Cameron promoted an atmosphere of academic achievement and understanding, both within and outside of the classroom. His colleagues remember him as being dedicated to his students, always pushing them to achieve the highest standard of work with utmost respect. “The education of the whole person, the service of faith, the promotion of justice, academic excellence,” Brian Treanor, philosophy professor and director for the Academy of Catholic Thought and Imagination, said. “These were not buzzwords or platitudes for Scott; they animated his professorial life.” MariaCarolina Gomez, senior English and philosophy doublemajor, had Cameron as a professor during her sophomore year. “I really loved his class and I really loved talking to him in general. … He had a very peaceful demeanor,” Gomez said. “He genuinely cared about his students, and how you performed academically as a student didn’t affect his view of you. He was down-to-earth and very smart.” To the philosophy department, Cameron is remembered as someone with a kind spirit and positive outlook on life. “Scott was a remarkably gentle, peaceful and loving person,” said philosophy professor, Jason Baehr. “As his illness progressed, these qualities seemed to me tobecome even more prominent. Anytime we’d talk, he’d show as much genuine concern for the de-
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Scott Cameron passed away after long-fought battle with cancer. tails of my life and for the wellbeing of my family as I would show about his rather serious condition.” Cameron’s passing has affected many in the LMU community. “It says something about Scott that I’ve spent the past several months fielding email after email from colleagues who have been pained by his passing,” said Treanor. “Some of these people knew Scott fairly well [and] many of them knew him less well; but they all [are] profoundly saddened by his death. He was widely admired as a philosopher and, more importantly, as a person.” Colleagues admired Cameron for his deep religious convictions and his dedication to his beliefs. “Scott’s greatest goal, as far as I could tell, was to live as a follower of Jesus,” philosophy professor Christopher Kaczor said. “His faith meant so much to him, and he relied on God’s help especially as his health was failing. … His way of living and his way of dying reflected his desire for unity with the perfect truth, goodness and beauty of God.” Funeral services for Cameron were held in early June at his home parish in Pasadena. His name will be offered during the Mass of the Holy Spirit, hosted by Campus Ministry on Thursday, Sep. 15.
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Straw Hat Man makes a comeback and steps up to new position with Public Safety Andrew Brumfield is back on campus working with DPS. Julia Campion
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Sad about no longer seeing the famous Straw Hat Man assisting students crossing the street on their walk to U-Hall? Or maybe there is some confusion as to why he has been seen driving a Segway? No worries, the Straw Hat Man has actually been promoted. For those who do not know who the Straw Hat Man is, he is a former campus crossing guard named Andrew Brumfield. Brumfield worked as a crossing guard for LMU before taking a semester off to attend a police academy while also taking classes. He returned in the middle of the 2016 spring semester, and this fall, he joined the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Brumfield has been going to school to study criminology and has always been passionate about criminal justice and assisting young people. He is currently a part-time Public Safety officer, or “on-call,” due to his obligations of also being a
student off-campus. “I am a student as well, and I keep pursuing my education and myself. Criminology is my goal and everything to me is about criminal justice. I also want to remind students to stay motivated,” Brumfield said. Brumfield is currently working at the gate booths and the entrance on LMU Drive. His first assignment in his new position on campus will be helping DPS to educate students about dismount zones. Initially on a contract agreement with the parking and transportation company for LMU, Brumfield was asked to join DPS after he reached out for a more stable job on campus. “We thought he had a great attitude and was well-liked by the students, so when an opening occurred, we asked him to join the team and were happy when he accepted,” Chief of Public Safety Hampton Cantrell said. After a week on the job, Brumfield has nothing but positive things to say. “My first week has been awesome,” said Brumfield. “I’m working with great people who have made me feel welcomed from the start. It’s a true blessing.” Many students are wondering if the Straw Hat Man will be as visible around campus as he has been in the past.
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In his previous position as crossing guard, Andrew Brumfield often wore a straw hat, earning himself the title of Straw Hat Man. Now in his new position with DPS, Brumfield can be found around campus on a Segway. “It’s exciting to hear that the Straw Hat Man has been promoted to something he’s passionate and cares so much about,” said Ellie Martorano, sophomore communications studies major. “But I’m really curious and want to know if the straw hat is still going to be a well-known staple on campus.” Brumfield’s response to students was: “As long as it’s okay with the chief.” And according to Cantrell, he would be happy to let Brumfield continue wearing the signature straw hat.
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dialogue on these issues.” Although the Working Group was founded in the early fall of 2015, the movement to atone for Georgetown’s connection to this sale did not gain wide recognition until student protests broke out in November last year. Georgetown students organized a peaceful protest and sit-in, using the hashtag #GU272 in remembrance of the 272 enslaved individuals sold in 1838. As a result of these protests, the university agreed to remove the names of the two priests involved in the sale — Rev. Thomas F. Mulledy and Rev. William McSherry — from various campus buildings. As one of the 28 Jesuit universities located in the United States, LMU shares an ethical mission statement and faith tradition with Georgetown
Unviersity. For both unviersities, Ignatian spirituality and reflection serves as a guide for volunteer and mission work among students. Simailarly, both schols have a history of student acitivism and engament in social causes. According to the New York Times, the #GU272 movement sparked the interest of Georgetown alumnus Richard J. Cellini, who then went on to create a nonprofit organization named the Georgetown Memory Project, a group of genealogists and researchers whose purpose was to track and trace the names of the individuals involved in the 1838 sale as well as their descendants. In total, Cellini raised over $10,000 to fund this project. Georgetown will use the names identified by Cellini’s investigation as well as those from other sources to create a target list
of potential students to recruit to the university. According to the Los Angeles Times, these individuals will receive the same benefits as potential students whose parents or grandparents attended Georgetown. In addition, Georgetown will also rename the buildings after two African American individuals — Isaac, the name of a man sold during the 1838 trade, and Anne Marie Becraft, a woman who founded a school for black children in Georgetown. The university also plans to erect a memorial for all the slaves who were sold to benefit the college and establish the Institute for the Study of Slavery and its Legacies, an organization which will continue to investigate the longlasting effects of slavery upon the university with special emphasis on outreach to descendants of these individuals.
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Brumfield’s passion for helping students and pursuing a career in criminal justice has put him in the perfect place while working with DPS. “I think he has a future if he wants to pursue this line of work, given his great personality and skill sets; he seems to have many choices. He’s a young man and we’re willing to provide him with those opportunities,” said Cantrell. Continue to keep a look out for the Straw Hat Man as he fulfills his new job on campus and assists students as well as
he possibly can. “I truly believe people deserve a second chance. Who knows, I could be the light at the end of the tunnel for them, and who better to do so than someone who’s been in their place before,” said Brumfield. DPS and Brumfield want to remind students to stay focused in school and follow their passions and dreams for the future. “Now let’s have a wonderful year,” said Brumfield.
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This past Friday, Brock Turner was released from Santa Clara County Jail after serving three months of a six month sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. Despite being convicted of three felonies, Turner was released for “good behavior,” the New York Post reported. This case, and its fallout, has brought the topic of sexual assault to the forefront of a larger conversation regarding why and how campus sexual assault occurs, as well as the ways in which different universities handle cases like this one. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, there are currently 270 open investigations of the mishandling of sexual assaults on college campuses across the country — and LMU is one of them. As of June 27, 2016, there are 20 California colleges and universities listed and eight Jesuit universities, according to a press release sent by President Timothy Law Snyder on July 6, 2016. With the beginning of the new school year upon us, we, the members of the Loyolan Editorial Board, want to call your attention to the Red Zone. This term refers to an alarming period between the beginning of the semester and Thanksgiving — a time during which more sexual assaults occur than any other time of the year, according to the Department of Justice. It is important to note that most of these assaults occur between midnight and 6 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings, which correlates with the time that most parties take place. The case that sparked the investigation of LMU by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) occurred around 1 a.m. on Oct. 31, 2014 — right in the middle of the Red Zone. A female LMU student was sexually assaulted on the 8700 block of Yorktown Avenue, within walking
distance of campus, according to the April 2015 Loyolan article titled “Yorktown sexual assault investigation continues.” While controversy surrounding the subject of sexual assault is often aimed at universities, including LMU, in response to their handling of sexual assault cases, controversy has also fallen upon the media due to public disappointment in the coverage of sexual assault. Many are calling out the way different media sources have been reporting on Turner’s case and others like his. Even now if you were to Google search Brock Turner, at least one of the top results would yield a headline from a major publication referring to the proven felon as ex-Stanford swimmer Brock Turner, rather than convicted sexual assailant Brock Turner. We are particularly sensitive to this topic at the Loyolan because our goal is to accurately and thoroughly report incidents of sexual assault in order to educate our community, while simultaneously maintaining our journalistic integrity and refraining from placing any blame on the victim. There are several resources for the LMU community regarding sexual assault and interpersonal misconduct. The LMU Student Affairs website lists the resources and options students have in the event of experiencing any form of sexual or interpersonal misconduct. LMU Campus Awareness Resource Education Services (CARES) provides students with information regarding sexual and interpersonal misconduct and prevention. Along with resources for victims of assault and abuse, LMU CARES offers programs like LMU CARES: Code Certified, a 90-minute workshop that teaches students about sexual and interpersonal misconduct, consent, bystander intervention and the Lion’s Code.
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Combating negative body images On the Hunter Vinkya Hunter Opinion Intern
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Battling negative body images can be detrimental at all ages. Children as young as three years old may possess a negative body image.
access to social media which manifests social comparison. Years before that, children have access to television and story books which lack body diversity and promote the princess and superhero body types. Once we reach college, our obsession with obtaining a perfect body has already made us ill. Although our collegiate years should be a time for us to develop in good health, unhealthy habits are trending across college campuses. According to Newsweek, a trend has developed in which students attempt not to consume many calories during
the day so they can make room for caloric alcoholic beverages. The Benenden National Health Report 2016 also found that 41 percent of collegeaged students only eat well to improve how they look, not their actual health. According to sophomore political science major Kaisara Walton, it’s very easy to limit what you consume because of the pressure to be thin, although you may not be completely nourishing your body. Walton explains that social comparison is a big motivation to stay fit, describing the road to body acceptance as a “day-to-day journey.”
The Fitwell Center and Student Psychological Services (SPS) hold events for Body Image Awareness Month in February. Last year, informative and productive sessions worked on educating our student population as well as finding solutions to self esteem issues. SPS also offers a Body Beautiful group for women to “explore sources of negative body image” and “find ways to break the body shame cycle.” It is very difficult to combat the unrealistic standard that is ingrained into us as early as three years old. Nutritional education and outreach programs for those who have or are developing disordered eating or exercise habits are essential on every college campus. LMU has done a good job in providing services, but shifting the culture within the student population is going to take a little more work. Facilitating a weekly discussion about these issues that is accessible to everyone could help break down body insecurities. If we are constantly exposed to unhealthy expectations, we can combat that with constant exposure to healthy ways to love our bodies. This is the opinion of Vinkya Hunter, a sophomore communication studies major from Oakland, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email mgaydos@theloyolan.com.
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Don’t let your resume control your life O’Round the Clock Olivia Round
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t was around 5 p.m. when we made it back to our campsite. What was supposed to be 12 miles on that day’s hike somehow turned into 20, and my friend and I were running out of food. Later that night, as we sat around the campfire we made after three failed attempts, I began to cry. While I could chalk the tears up to hunger and exhaustion, what really triggered the emotional response was a compliment from my friend. He said he admired my spontaneity and my free spirit, and he told me he was proud of me for doing whatever would make me happy. So I cried. At that moment, I wanted to be anything but spontaneous and free-spirited. I wanted to be like him: doing paid research all summer with one of his professors, volunteering at a local hospital and getting ready to return to school for RA training. I wanted those things because that is what people my age are told to aspire to. We are supposed to want the next great internship, the highest-paying job and the impeccable resume. But for over three months, I had none of those things. I had no job, no internship and no position. The most responsibility
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I had was deciding what to eat every day. And for a long time, it felt restricting. It seemed like every day that I woke up I was taking a step backwards. A big one. A giant leap. However, that has changed over the months. I want to note that I realize I am lucky to have
had the opportunity to spend my summer the way I did. I have been fortunate enough to find myself in a position where I don’t have to work to pay for my college tuition, which has provided me a lot of freedom to worry about other things — a luxury I know most cannot afford.
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Slowing down and taking time to explore personal interests is vital to developing yourself as an individual.
With that being said, it took me a while to see this as a luxury. But now, I think this summer has taught me more than I could have ever learned in a classroom or an office. I learned that I have so much more to see and do. I learned that I could hike every day of my life and still feel like I have not hiked enough. I learned that I feel at home when I am outside: dirty, exhausted and sleeping in a tent. I learned that growing and harvesting your own food is therapeutic and rewarding. I learned that one minute in nature can heal 100 wounds. Most importantly, though, I learned that life is short and that I do not have time to worry about big things when there are so many little things that bring me joy. I like flowers and stars and being active and meeting new people and sleeping in a place I didn’t know existed two days before. I like good quotes and writing things down and standing at the tops of mountains. This summer, I gave myself the space to do those things, and it truly changed my life. I no longer wake up anxious about where I
will be five years down the road. Instead, I decide each day that I will do something that makes me feel like myself. That sounds simple, but you would be amazed by how much time you dedicate to being somebody you are not. If you are a person who knows where you want to be at the end of your four years at LMU, then more power to you. There is nothing wrong with dedicating your time and energy into achieving your goals. If you have that one job or internship that you have been striving for, then of course, give it everything you have. If, however, you are somebody who feels like I did on mile 20 of a 12-mile hike, then maybe take a step back and think about what things are most important to you. Write them down. Then make sure every day you are honoring those things about yourself. I can not promise you it’ll be worth it in the end, because I have not yet reached the end, but it will be worth it in the moment. And isn’t that really This is the opinion of Olivia Round, a sophomore communication studies major from Missoula, Montana. Tweet comments @ LALoyolan, or email mgaydos@theloyolan.
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Responsible gun owners hurt by restrictions Cam Bam!
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well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Let me repeat that last part: “The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Gun rights have played an important role during this presidential campaign. On one side of the spectrum there is a candidate strongly in favor of upholding the Second Amendment, while the other believes that the Second Amendment was “wrongly decided.” Thanks to the First Amendment, everyone is entitled to speak out against guns or advocate for their use. Personally, I’m all for the Second Amendment. I believe that owning a gun is not something people should be scared of. Firearms have, however, been under fire lately (I couldn’t resist). In the John Lott article titled “Why most Americans oppose gun control,” he discusses that a large percentage of Americans own guns for personal safety or protection. Lott’s article also goes on to discuss that in 2013, 76 percent of members
of the online the group PoliceOne, many of whom are retired police officers, believe that armed citizens are “either extremely or very important to stopping crime.” Imagine if a citizen had a licensed firearm during the Orlando nightclub shooting last June and was properly trained to use it. The outcome may have been different. One armed citizen just may have been able to save the 49 lives lost. This right to bear arms allows citizens to protect themselves and the people around them when there are no cops to do so. Putting more restrictions or bans on obtaining guns would only take firearms away from law abiding citizens who want to ensure their protection. Some restrictions already in place for concealed carry of firearms include a strict background check as well as a mental and physical check-up. Criminals already know they would not pass the background check, so legally purchasing a gun is out of the question; but they always manage to find one. A study done by the University of Chicago interviewed inmates from the Cook County jail in order to find out how they had obtained their firearms. After interviewing 70 inmates, they found that fewer than 3 percent had bought them from a gun store. A 2004 survey of the inmates in the State and
The restrictions placed on obtaining a firearm has no affect on criminals and a large amount of guns involved with crimes are illegally bought or sold. Federal Correctional Facilities found that “40 percent said they got it illegally on the black market, from a drug dealer or by stealing it.” This can be compared to drug usage. Methamphetamines might be illegal, but that doesn’t prevent someone from selling, buying or using these drugs. If a criminal really wants a gun, heavier gun laws are not going to stop them.
The restrictions are already there. Mass shootings and murder are not going to disappear because firearms are harder to legally obtain. There needs to be a greater emphasis on how to responsibly handle a gun. When someone gets their driver’s license, there are classes, tests and even behindthe-wheel lessons before they are allowed to drive a car. Part
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of buying a gun should include classes and even time in a shooting range with a trained professional. Guns do get a bad name, but if responsibly used, firearms can create a safer community. This is the opinion of Cameron De Boer, a junior economics major from Irvine, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan and email comments to mgaydos@theloyolan.com.
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What I thought of Lip Sync as a non-Greek student Taykin’ It Easy Taylor Gage Asst. Life+Arts Editor @LoyolanArts
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ternal pessimist and skeptic of the Greek system that I am, I somehow found myself going to the Greek Life Lip Sync and Stroll-Off event on Saturday night. As I settled into the hum of Gersten Pavilion, my only expectations were that I would likely be the least enthusiastic person there — the constant shrill screams in unison were already a little much for me. Would I, sufferer of second hand embarrassment and consistent cynic, enjoy this at all? Could I maybe even become a Greek believer? The night got going with a very patriotic national anthem by the a capella group, One Night Stanzas — it was a beautiful performance and solid prelude to the night. This was followed by an announcement that ROAR Studios would have full coverage of the event, livestreamed and available on YouTube afterwards as well. For those of you who may not have attended or just wish to relive the glory of Lip Sync, those videos are now up. Alpha Chi Omega was the first sorority to hit the stage with lighted signs, an impressive amount of costume changes and Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland impersonators. They brought the first of many celebrity appearances that night with groups choosing to feature everyone from Lady Gaga to Justin Bieber, and many, many more. Some groups even ended up overlapping stars (especially Beyoncé) even though they were unable to perform the same songs. Yue Wang, a sophomore studio arts major, liked the Beyoncé overload — in fact, every time any of her songs came on she would yell at the top of her lungs and say that she should probably just go ahead and join that sorority. Another recurring star was Britney Spears, much to my
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Congratulations to Delta Sigma Phi, Alpha Phi (pictured) and Sigma Lambda Gamma on their first place titles this year at Lip Sync and Stroll-Off. surprise — I hadn’t seen or heard her that much since my super pop phase in the early 2000s. She appeared in Delta Gamma’s Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears romance story line, as well as in Delta Zeta’s pop star rivalry performance. A different take on the common theme of celebrity cameos was Sigma Phi Epsilon’s story line of group therapy for one hit wonders. It featured a unique group of artists — including stand outs like a fraternity brother representing the late ‘90s hit “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” by wearing a deep blue morph-suit — and was a creative way to avoid overlap with other performances. Similarly, Beta Theta Pi featured unique classic music with throwbacks like my personal favorites: Freddie Mercury
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and the White Stripes. It was during these performances that I started to question my previous doubts. I was having fun, and I had mad respect for the people giving absolutely 100 percent of their effort to these performances. The commitment to this crazy tradition was the most exciting part of all. I know many members who stayed up late to rehearse and produce props — and it showed. Props like Delta Zeta’s and Delta Delta Delta’s signs looked beautifully handmade and polished, and there was creativity and originality in Delta Sigma Phi’s stairs and Beta Theta Pi’s sweet and unexpected lighting display. There were also some stand-out dance moves, including a plank
push-up maneuver from Sigma Phi Epsilon, a crazy 3D wave from Delta Gamma that blew my mind and a reenactment of Madonna’s iconic Vogue from Delta Sigma Phi. Pi Beta Sigma, LMU’s newest fraternity, also showed up to impress. Though they did not have the resources of perhaps a larger fraternity, their comfortable confidence made them a fantastic addition to the event — and their arrival to campus marks an important step in LMU’s Greek Life diversity. Upon their introduction, Aurora Occelli, sophomore graphic design major, decided that they were her favorite. The smaller, culturallybased organizations were also well represented, including Sigma Lambda Beta, with fancy footwork
and complex clapping, as well as Sigma Lambda Gamma, whose size did not detract from a performance that impressively filled the whole stage. And though I may not be running to join a sorority, I can appreciate the artistry and joy that is so essential to Lip Sync, and I left with a greater understanding of what it means to go Greek. It was great fun — truly. I even plan on going back next year. Congratulations to this year’s first place winners, Delta Sigma Phi, Alpha Phi and Sigma Lambda Gamma. This is the opinion of Taylor Gage, a sophomore studio arts major from Napa Valley, California. Tweet comments to @ LALoyolan or email comments to elee@ theloyolan.com.
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While Greek Life might not be for everyone, Lip Sync is a great way for students to come together for a night of singing and dancing. Sigma Phi Epsilon (left) and Pi Beta Phi were just a few of the greek organizations that got their groove on this past Saturday.
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Asma Attack Garrison Asma
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s we ease into September, it is once again that time of year where we see students lounging, tanning and even occasionally staging an amateur league game of Ultimate Frisbee in Sunken Garden. We are now ready for the massive production and incredible energy synonymous with ASLMU’s annual Fallapalooza. This year’s headliner is soul musician Aloe Blacc, featuring up-andcoming pop star Bebe Rexha as an opener. Some may not know that Aloe Blacc provides vocals on Avicii’s monstrous smash hit “Wake Me Up” and Rexha has a myriad of writing credits on a number of songs by A-list pop stars. For those unfamiliar with their music, be sure to check out some of these essential cuts:
than enough to get stuck in your head for the rest of your waking life. This song was an instant hit and can arguably be considered what got Aloe Blacc’s commercial career off the ground. I can distinctly remember hearing the song in a 2011 Boost Mobile commercial and losing my mind trying to find out the name of it ... the rest turned out to be history. “The Man”
This next song, which came out three years after “I Need A Dollar,” proved to be another influential hit for Blacc. Thundering trumpets drive the song forward as “The Man” proved to be another anthem — this time delivering a new level of bravado infused with a great deal of soul. Blacc has been known to perform with a live band, so we’ll have to see if he brings his full horn section with him to LMU. If you’re looking for a brand new hype song, look no further. “Candyman”
Aloe Blacc: “I Need A Dollar” We all know the song. “I Need A Dollar” has a ridiculously catchy hook, which, paired with its bouncing piano melody, is more
This year’s “Candyman” was a step in a new direction for Blacc. Partnering with producer Zedd, the two moved into EDM territory without losing Blacc’s trademark soul sound. At this point in his career, it would seem that Blacc
can do nothing but create massive, record-charting hits. This unexpected crossover into a newer, club-friendly sort of sound is certainly worth checking out. Bebe Rexha:
“No Broken Hearts (ft. Nicki Minaj)” While you may not have heard of Bebe Rexha, you will soon. She got her start writing for several hugely influential pop songs, including Eminem and Rihanna’s “The Monster” and even a verse on the recently minted platinum hit, “Me, Myself & I” from G-Eazy. Rexha shows off her vocal range in the soaring refrain of “No Broken Hearts.” Additionally, a highenergy guest verse from Nicki Minaj on this track helps cement Rexha as an artist to keep an eye on in the world of pop. “In the Name of Love” Teaming with Dutch hitmaker Martin Garrix, the two deliver an amazing single sure to please anyone remotely interested in current EDM. Garrix’s lush production provides the perfect vehicle for Rexha’s powerful, building vocals. After recently being premiered by Garrix at the Ultra Music Festi-
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This year’s Fallapalloza will feature artists Aloe Blacc and Bebe Rexha. These songs from both artists will get you pumped up for the big event. val, “In the Name of Love” is just another hit from Rexha — and yet another reminder that we should start taking notice. This insanely dance-able track is sure to be a fan favorite at Fallapalooza.
This is the opinion of Garrison Asma, a junior film and television production major from Salem, Wisconsin. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to elee@ theloyolan.com.
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What do students think of the new Iggy’s menu? Doon It Right Nicole Muldoon Managing Editor @nmuldoon
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ere’s a sentence I never thought I’d hear at LMU: “Hey, want to try the new popcorn shrimp from Iggy’s Diner?” However, those are just the words that were directed at me while I sat by the front desk in McKay a couple of weeks ago. I thought I had heard incorrectly at first — shrimp? At Iggy’s? Who has heard of such a thing? Yet, as I looked down at the fried snack being offered to me, the signature red checkered paper that lines many of Iggy’s dinner menu items was unmistakable. I could not pass up the opportunity to try this interesting new Sodexo offering. Since I’ve never eaten popcorn shrimp before, I have nothing to compare the Iggy’s version to, but I personally enjoyed them. They had the chewiness of shrimp with the crispiness of fried food, which, being an interesting blend of textures, is probably not for everyone. Still, the shrimp themselves tasted pretty good, and it’s hard to go wrong with anything deep fried. I asked my friend who offered me the shrimp, junior accounting major Liz Valdez, what she thought of the shrimp later on. “The popcorn shrimp basket
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Iggy’s Diner, located in McKay Hall, suprised LMU students with some new addition to its menu. Seafood lovers will now have the chance to try popcorn shrimp while the new jalapeño poppers spice things up. ... is surprisingly delicious,” said Valdez. “The shrimp itself is tiny, maybe the size of a thumb, but it’s something different than the ordinary chicken strips or burgers.” Valdez, a fan of seafood, gives the shrimp her seal of approval. “As a shrimp and seafood lover, I think it’s a great addition to the menu,” said Valdez. “I only wish there were more shrimp. ... The amount of fries is more than double the amount of shrimp [but] it’s a good combination.”
Valdez also revealed that in addition to Iggy’s new menu items, the diner will also be cooking up several “secret menu items” left off of the menu, similar to In-NOut and other famous fast food chains. Since they are not listed on the menu, you will just have to hear about them from word of mouth. But that is all part of the fun, right? After trying the popcorn shrimp, I made a mental note to investigate the quality of other new Iggy’s menu items. Luckily, soon after
my experience with the shrimp, I ran into another friend who was trying Iggy’s new jalapeño poppers. Curious to see what she thought, I later inquired as to how much she enjoyed the interesting new offering. “The jalapeño poppers were great, however they are messy,” said Maddie Canales, a senior communications major and jalapeño popper aficionado. “Iggy’s doesn’t have a sauce to pair them with, and you only get four
for about $8, so it isn’t worth the price.” Yet, Canales is still excited to try other new menu items, including fried mac and cheese. However, as of this past Sunday, they are not being offered at Iggy’s just yet. Finally, last week, I had another opportunity to mooch off of someone’s updated Iggy’s menu purchase — this time, the dish was buffalo sauce-covered waffle fries. The best part? The fries belong to the mysterious secret menu. At first, I was a little put off by the inevitable fry-sogginess that comes with the drizzle of sauce. However, the combination of spicy buffalo sauce and salty potato really worked, and I found myself unable to stop snacking on them. My friend who offered me the fries, senior psychology major Melissa Gavilanes, lauds the fries as a menu favorite. “I love the buffalo fries,” said Gavilanes. “As someone who loves hot sauce and spicy foods, it’s a perfect addition to the menu.” Along with the four new Iggy’s items mentioned here, the menu has several other new items, all of which I am sure I will be trying out in the next few weeks. So, if you have been nervous about trying Iggy’s new menu items, I say give them a try just once — you might be surprised by how much you like them. This is the opinion of Nicole Muldoon, a senior pyschology major from Highland, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to elee@theloyolan.com.
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85 years and counting for the Del Rey Players Rick Rack
‘Assassins,’ it’s about people who were social outcasts and what drove them to want to take acts of desperation into their own hands. For ‘Steel Magnolias’ it’s all about friendship and belonging … I’m always looking for new ideas.”
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his year marks the 85th anniversary of one of the oldest organizations on campus, the Del Rey Players. And after 85 years of student-run excellence, the Del Rey Players are set to put on yet another season of performances that will have theatre enthusiasts bouncing with joy. The 2016-2017 season will feature four plays, starting on Oct. 13 including a dark comedy that has yet to be named. The other three plays are Robert Harling’s famous 1987 play “Steel Magnolias,” followed by the Sondheim musical “Assassins” and the contemporary drama “This Is Our Youth.” Behind the scenes of this upcoming season are members of the Del Rey Players board who are working hard to bring performances from the scripts onto the stage. With much anticipation and excitement in the air, I sat down with senior screenwriting and English double major Ryan Steel, senior theater arts major Monica Beld and junior theater arts major Matt Mangione to discuss their roles in the Del Rey Players and find out what’s on their minds for the upcoming season. Eric Lee (EL) : “As the promotional director, what do you want people to know about the plays for this season? How do you plan on promoting the
On the other end of what goes on behind the scenes is Matt Mangione, the technical director of the Del Rey Players. For him, there are many aspects of the coming season that have something for everyone. Eric Lee: “What kind of goals do the Del Rey Players have in mind for this year?”
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The Del Rey Player’s will be celebrating their 85th anniversary this year with a diverse collection of plays for the 2016-2017 season. This season’s lineup will include a wide range of styles from a musical to an all-female show. shows before they begin?” Ryan Steel: “Our schedule is pretty diverse this year. We got a comedy, a dramedy, a musical and an allfemale show … This semester we’re trying to get cinematic trailers out for each show, maybe get them up on YouTube so people can kind of know what the show’s tone and themes are like before they go to see them.”
Monica Beld, the artistic director of the Del Rey Players, is one of the key board members to the theater company’s success. As the director of “Assassins,” Beld plays an essential role in creating the worlds of the plays, as well as focusing on the greater messages of the plays. (EL): “What kind of themes and
messages do you think connect these four plays?” Monica Beld: “I really built this season and our shows around the notion of who belongs, who is inclusive and who feels excluded. So we’re focusing on who has been marginalized. What groups are supportive? What groups are detrimental in our society and our world? For
Matt Mangione: “Over the course of the year we’re doing our four shows, a couple different events, some cabarets and some student works at the end of the year. My goal is to hopefully get more people involved in the technical aspect of putting on the shows. That’s what I’m really passionate about, so I’m hoping to drag more people onto my side. A lot of the stories are very relevant to college students, so hopefully that will get people out and get them involved.” While many relax or party during their free time, you might be surprised by what you can take away from spending a night at the Del Rey Theatre. This is the opinion of Eric Lee, a junior film and television production major from Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to elee@theloyolan.com
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Five sports perfect for Sunken Garden Magic Mike
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t’s a Sunday afternoon and you’ve spent your entire morning catching up on homework. You take a look out the big windows of the library and notice what a beautiful day it is. You decide to close your books, call your friends and head out to Sunken Garden to get your 60 minutes of exercise. Here are five sports perfect for Sunken Garden: 5. Soccer Even with the recent addition of the walkway in the middle of Sunken Garden, there is still plenty of room to play a small soccer game. If anything, the walkway does a great job of dividing the field into two soccer fields. Whether you have one friend to play with, a few buddies or the whole floor of your residence hall, soccer is perfect for Sunken Garden. All you really need is a ball and goals. Kicking the ball around with a friend can be just as fun if you don’t feel up for a full game. If you have small, portable nets to use for goals, then playing 3v3 can be a great way to spend the day. 4. Football Football is perfect for a sunny day in Sunken Garden. Whether
you want to play two-hand touch, flag or tackle — it’s up to you. It is a little easier to pull off than soccer, since all you need is a football and a few friends. You can use the palm trees as an end zone indicator or cones if you want to pick some up from a local sports store. During this time of the year with football back on TV, it’s always fun to throw the ball around with friends during halftime or get a quick pickup game going. There’s also intramural flag football coming up this fall, but if intramural is too much of a commitment, football in Sunken Garden every once in a while is just as fun. 3. Spikeball Unlike soccer and football, Spikeball requires buying an actual set online that gained fame on the TV show “Shark Tank.” According to the game website, Spikeball is “played two vs two, with a taut hula hoop sized Spikeball net placed between the teams.” Similar to volleyball, each team gets three tries before having to hit the ball into the net. It’s a hybrid of volleyball and four square and can get pretty intense, since there are no boundaries. Spikeball doesn’t require much space either, so it’s easy to squeeze yourself into a small spot and still enjoy the game even if Sunken Garden is full. 2. Game of Catch My personal favorite for Sunken Garden is a classic
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Sunken Garden is home to several sporting, entertainment and philanthropy events, making it a great spot to relax. game of catch. While it is not an actual sport, it’s a great activity to do outside with friends. As freshmen, my friends and I would always go to Sunken Garden to throw on a sunny Sunday or to take a break from studying for midterms and finals. It starts with a casual toss from 10 yards away, and 30 minutes later, you’re slinging the ball across Sunken Garden to your friend on the other side. It’s also easy to play — all you need is a ball and a friend. Just watch out where you throw, because the people
tanning in Sunken Garden will not appreciate a fastball to their side. 1. Wiffle ball The closest you can get to playing baseball without potentially putting a hole in one of St. Rob’s windows is Wiffle ball. Like Spikeball, it does require some equipment, such as a plastic bat and a Wiffle ball. But both are inexpensive and easy to find. Wiffle ball seems to be the most fun to play in the fall or spring since those are the two seasons when baseball is either
getting intense or just starting up again. This sport requires at least six players or so — so if you can round up enough people, I highly suggest it. Another thing to keep in mind: The wind conditions can have a significant affect on the game. We’re very close to the beach, so it can get incredibly breezy once the fall weather comes around. This is the opinion of Michael Mariscal, a junior marketing major from Arcadia, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email rhartnett@ theloyolan.com.
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now just one game out of the Wild Card. While the Mets have played well as of late, they simply are not offensively capable of making a legitimate run at Washington.
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NL Central Prediction: Chicago Cubs With a 16.5 game lead for first, it is a matter of when, not if the Chicago Cubs will clinch the division. Chicago got off to an incredibly fast start before falling off a bit during the middle of summer. However, they have rebounded from that slump and once again hold baseball’s best record.
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eptember is here, and that means playoff baseball is only one month away. With the playoff races heating up, here are my predictions for the final month of the regular season. American League: AL East Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays The AL East is likely to be the most exciting division race this month. If we count the New York Yankees, who are 5.5 games behind the first-place Toronto Blue Jays, there are four teams in the race for the AL East title. In front of New York are the Baltimore Orioles in third at two games behind Toronto, and the Boston Red Sox in second at one game behind. While the Red Sox have scored the most runs in baseball this season, their pitching has been unreliable. Toronto has proven that they can hit with anybody, as they are in the top five for runs scored. Also, the Blue Jays have a superior pitching staff, which is why they will hold off Boston and win a second consecutive AL East title. AL Central Prediction: Cleveland Indians The current first-place Cleveland Indians are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now, winning six of their last seven games. The Detroit Tigers are the only team with a realistic shot of knocking off Cleveland, and they still trail the Tribe by 4.5 games. Cleveland is fifth in both team earned run
NL West Prediction: L.A. Dodgers August began with the San Francisco Giants two games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the NL West. However, August did not treat the Giants kindly, and they now trail the Dodgers by four games. The Dodgers proved their worthiness after winning two out of three games against the Cubs at the end of August. I believe that the Dodgers will hold on to win their fourth consecutive NL West title.
average (ERA) and runs scored offensively, so I say they outlast an inconsistent Detroit team to win their first division title since 2007. AL West Prediction: Rangers The Texas Rangers hold a commanding 8.5 game lead for first place in the AL West over the Houston Astros. The Rangers have established themselves as a contender, as they carry the best record in the AL. While Houston will make a push in the Wild Card race, I doubt they will come close to catching the Rangers.
Wild Card Prediction: 1. Red Sox 2. Tigers The Red Sox and Orioles currently hold the two American League Wild Card spots. While the Tigers and Astros are long shots to win their divisions, a Wild Card spot is well within striking distance. Not far behind are the Yankees and Kansas City Royals, both of which made late August pushes to find themselves in the middle of the playoff race. I see Boston holding their spot, but I believe Detroit
will overtake Baltimore for the second spot. Detroit has strength of schedule on their side, as they get three games each against the Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves, MLB’s two worst teams. National League: NL East Prediction: Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals are up 8.5 games over the New York Mets for first place in the NL East. The Nationals are one of baseball’s most impressive teams and are
Wild Card Prediction: 1. Cardinals 2. Giants The NL Wild Card race is a little more exclusive than the AL’s. The Giants and Cardinals currently hold the top two spots respectively, with the Mets just one game out of the second spot. While the Mets have shown some resiliency, I do not believe their offense has what it takes to top St. Louis and San Francisco. This is the opinion of Jackson Tave, a junior finance and economic major from Wall, New Jersey. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email rhartnett@ theloyolan.com.
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Can you commit to a club sport? Perez Release Jessica Perez Sports Intern @jpez94
There are no cheering crowds on the sidelines and very minimal adult leadership, so what does it take to be a club sports athlete? When some people think of club sports, they believe they are for athletes that are either not good enough or not committed enough. Even though that can be a fair assumption in some cases, club sports can require similar skill levels to the Division I teams here at LMU. The main difference between club sports and intercollegiate sports is that intercollegiate athletics are comprised of student athletes who have been recruited by LMU to play a particular sport and represent the University as a student athlete. Club sports are led and run by students and are open to almost any student. Team practices, meetings, competitions, budgets and fundraisers are organized, managed and led by club officers and club members. As a Division I tennis player, I am required to do a lot for my sport. I practice and train for 20 hours a week as well as follow certain rules and policies devised by my coaches and LMU Athletics, since I am representing them. When I found out that there was hardly any enforced leadership within club teams, I started to view club sports from a different perspective. The club teams here at LMU are divided into two levels: the maroon level, which is highly competitive, and the navy level, which is semi-competitive. Men’s lacrosse is one of the few maroonlevel club sports at LMU. The team is part of the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) and competes in the Southwestern Lacrosse Conference. “I think you have to have a certain amount of passion to be a part of a club sport. It is definitely a management commitment,” said Michael Hoffman, president of the men’s club lacrosse team. “We’re in a very competitive league. We play schools that are top in the nation, so it’s important to have guys who want to work.” Even though they may not possess
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certain skills of some Division I athletes, club sports members have the will and the motivation to practice and be a part of a team. They are not required to, yet they still put in the work, knowing they hardly get recognized for it. When club sports teams win a game, many people do not hear about it, but if my team wins a game there is an internet article about it the next day on the athletics website. Many of the Division I athletes at LMU would probably argue that club athletes do not compete at the same level and should not get recognized like we do — but it does not mean they should not get recognized at all. “Even though we’re not a D-I team, we still really struggle with support from the school when it comes to things such as using the facilities,” said junior political science and philosophy double major Gabriel Esguerra, a member of men’s club baseball. Since there is no formal coach hired by the school walking around telling you what to do and when to do it all the time, you have to possess leadership and motivational skills to be a part of a club sport. Club athletics members need to have the motivation to create their own practice schedules, set up games and meetings and organize the program in general. Even though Division I athletes at LMU are extremely talented and possess many skills, I am not sure how many of them would deal with a club sports atmosphere, where they would have to listen to other teammates all the time as opposed to a coach. Because students are forced to shape and influence the philosophy of the team, club sports have the potential to be a major force in student development. Club members are active in leadership and could teach real-life lessons that other college students may not normally learn. “You don’t have to be the fittest or the most athletic — just be committed by showing up to practices and games on time, just like any other sports team,” said Esguerra. Even though the LMU Division I athletes have a lot on their plate as well, we do not have to deal with the pressures of balancing a budget and ordering team uniforms because we already have people taking care of that
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Both club sports members and Division I athletes face the challenge of managing many responsibilities such as academics, athletics, friends and other extracurricular activities. for us. However, we do have a lot more their schedules around the sport. Club mandatory events and hours we have to sports and Division I athletics definitely put in, as well as standards we have to differ, but both groups get to represent follow with no exceptions. A lot of us are LMU playing the sport that they love. on athletic scholarships, so we have to perform to a certain academic standard. This is the opinion of Jessica Perez, a senior All in all, club sports have more freedom; humanities major from Orange County, California. the sport has to be based on the players’ Tweet comments to @jpez94, or email rhartnett@ schedules as opposed to players adjusting theloyolan.com.
LMUTA: Porecco leads the way
MEN’S SOCCER On Labor Day, men’s soccer defeated Grand Canyon University 1-0. Redshirt sophomore midfielder Antonio Porreco came through with the go-ahead goal in the 87th minute to give the Lions their second straight win. Junior goalkeeper Collin Partee recorded four saves in his first shutout of the season. WOMEN’S SOCCER Women’s soccer picked up their third straight win on Sunday, rolling through Ball State University 4-0. In addition to an own goal by Ball State, sophomore midfielder Shelby Cormier, junior forward Pilar Torres and junior defenseman Jill Farley each added goals for LMU. Senior goalkeeper Sophia Leksan and redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Charlee Pruitt combined for LMU’s first shutout of the season.
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LMUTA is where the Loyolan highlights the week’s top athletic performances from LMU students. This week’s list features prolific offensive performances, cross country stars and two game winning goals. Go to laloyolan.com to see which athletes made the list this week.