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CASA Throwback kings and queens crowned at Lip Sync program makes comeback After being suspended, LMU’s CASA de la Mateada program plans to return in the spring. Amanda Lopez News Editor
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Last spring, LMU made the decision to suspend the Casa de la Mateada study abroad program (CASA) for the fall semester. The program, which focuses primarily on social justice and is held in Córdoba, Argentina, has been reinstated and is now recruiting students for the Spring 2016 semester. As the Loyolan reported in the spring of last semester, in “CASA program suspended for fall,” by Julia Sacco, the program was cancelled due to issues transferring money to Argentina. Despite its suspension, Patrick Furlong, the director of Global Ignatian Initiatives, shared that LMU and La Universidad Católica de Córdoba (UCC) have been hard at work to ensure that students would have the opportunity to participate in the program this year. “The goal was always getting things back up and running for the spring,” Furlong said. “And so over the summer, a lot of people at LMU, the UCC, and the bank in the USA and the bank in Argentina we do business with, worked to address the kinks in the system,” he said. See CASA | Page 4
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At the 2015 Lip Sync competition Saturday, Delta Zeta placed first among the sororities while Delta Sigma Phi took first place between the fraternities. The theme of the night was “Throwback Thursday.” Featuring music and skits from popular childhood TV shows, musical artists and movies, LMU Greek Life was able to raise money for philanthropy.
Whole Foods hosts LMU’s website gets shopping spree ultimate makeover LMU plans to reinvent its online image by unveiling an interactive new website. Anna Sugiura
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This past weekend, LMU students had the opportunity to shop the aisles of Whole Foods after the store had officially closed to the public. The event offered free tote bags for the first 200 attendees that were filled with free samples and coupons. There was also a $15 off of a purchase of $50 coupon given to all guests. To learn more, see page 2.
After almost five years since its last update, LMU launched a completely redesigned website on Monday, Aug. 31. The goal: to improve content, functionality and design. With over 95 percent of website visits coming from outside LMU and a vast majority of them being one-time visitors, LMU had to master the art of how to capture a visitor’s attention. The website was transformed into a minimalistic and interactive platform with large video and photo displays. The home page journeys over LMU with aerial shots of the campus overlaid with “Loyola Marymount University” in big, bold white letters. “For prospective families, a world-class website supports the perception of a worldclass education and institution,” said Executive Director of Marketing and Communications John Kiralla. “So I’d say that the website plays a critical role in shaping people’s impression of
LMU.” LMU was able to add new key features to the website by working with mStoner, Inc. as a partner and digital strategist. The website is now compatible with various devices including laptops, desktops, mobile phones and tablets. The website also contains several content additions including the academic program sorter, which allows prospective students and parents to view all of LMU’s academic programs in one place. “We wanted to make it easier for prospective students and their parents to find the information they need most, while giving them a real sense of who we are and what it’s like to be a part of the LMU community,” said Senior Digital Media Manager of Marketing and Communications Marissa Contreras. Other new features include a video library, a re-engineered search engine based on the Google Search Appliance platform, an interactive map that combines original illustrations with Google Maps, a social media directory and a restructured university events calendar. “Within the first week of going live, we’ve received requests for interviews by national See Website | Page 2
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LMU students take over local Whole Foods Whole Foods Playa Vista offered LMU students a night filled with free food, discounts and fun. Amanda Lopez News Editor
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What happens when LMU students have a whole grocery store to themselves? While it may be hard to believe, the answer involves free food samples around every corner, special discounts and a DJ blasting music in the produce section. LMU students had the opportunity to experience all of the above at the LMU Shopping Extravaganza at Whole Foods Playa Vista this past Sunday. The store closed at 10 p.m. to the general public but re-opened its doors exclusively to the LMU community until 12 a.m. The LMU Shopping Extravaganza offered much more than the typical shopping experience. The first 200 attendees received Whole Foods Playa Vista tote bags filled with coupons and samples. There was an abundance of free food – more than 30 Whole Foods suppliers provided free samples of everything from drinks to acai bowls to goat cheese. Various Whole Foods products were also raffled off throughout the night. Students seemed most excited
about the $15 off a $50 purchase coupon given to all attendees. While the coupon was originally limited to the night of the event only, Whole Foods made the decision to honor the coupon for students during a future visit. Senior political science major Ugonma Nwankwo appreciated Whole Foods’ willingness to cater to students’ needs by hosting this kind of event. “It can be really hard to go grocery shopping [because] things can be expensive for students, but having this opportunity to shop for discounted prices is really awesome,” she said. According to Katina Stallworth, the Marketing Team Leader for Whole Foods Market Playa Vista, this is the first time any Whole Foods has hosted this kind of event. She explained how Whole Foods initially decided to collaborate with LMU. “We are all about getting involved in the community and educating people about food and well-being in general. It makes complete sense to partner with LMU, being that you guys are right there up the hill,” Stallworth said. “We knew that we were going to see a lot of students and a lot of staff and faculty. This is a great opportunity to say welcome to the incoming students and also for us to just have another excuse to have a party.” For LMU students who didn’t have the opportunity to attend the first LMU Shopping Extrava-
ganza, don’t fret: Stallworth is completely confident that this event will occur again in the future and will be bigger and better than the first event. “This definitely will happen again. We have some of our marketing folks from our regional office here that are kind of seeing how this is playing out and it’s actually kind of a footprint for Whole Foods Market in general,” she said. “Of course we’ll make it even better next year and hopefully everyone will have as much fun if not more every time we do it.” While this event was a onenight success the collaboration between LMU and Whole Foods does not end here. Assistant Director for Residence Life Hilary Crocker shared how the partnership will continue with the implementation of a new program known as Kinship Kitchen. According to Crocker, Kinship Kitchen will allow students to apply for Whole Foods meal kits, complete with recipes for those living in on campus apartments. Sophomore English major Katie Schembri, who is an executive board member of the Resident Housing Association (RHA), was one of the first students who had the opportunity to try the Kinship Kitchen meal kit. She shared her excitement for this program because she believes Whole Foods’ core values are very similar to LMU’s. “I actually got to make a recipe. It was my first meal in my
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Whole Foods Playa Vista treated LMU students to LMU-themed cakes and cupcakes at its LMU Shopping Extravaganza on Sept. 6. first apartment ever on campus in Tenderich. We gave feedback, whether or not we liked the recipe and what level [we thought] it was,” she said. “I think the similarities between Whole Foods and LMU are the way the food is made and how much thought is put into it. Our Jesuit mission is to feed the mind, the body, the soul and I feel like everything I see in this store is something that’s good for you and that’s nourishing you.” Associate Director for Residence Life Steve Desir expressed
his excitement for Kinship Kitchen, as well as for future relations between LMU and Whole Foods. “The reason we use the word kinship is that it is one of our Jesuit values and is bringing students together to share a meal,” Desir said. “Their experience reflects all the things that make us special as an institution so we’re really excited that Whole Foods has decided to partner with us on this program. It’s going to really bring a different sense of community.”
their parents … I feel really great about being a very small part in making the new website happen. I think the design is beautiful and I can’t wait for more pages of the site to be built and activated throughout the year,” said senior communication studies major Maria Nelson, an Asst. Life and Arts Editor at the Loyolan. Visitors can now visit the website on any device. The tabs
on the front page seamlessly scroll through topics such as “the LMU experience,” “explore by video,” “LMU by the numbers” and “the faces of LMU”. The LMU marketing and communications team hopes to continue to renovate the website by re-launching all of the colleges, schools and major department web pages by the end of this year.
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publications and numerous calls from other universities,” said Kiralla. “So I’d say that we’ve captured people’s attention. And that’s what the job of a university home page [is about] – to create a compelling first reaction that inspires the visitor to investigate further.”
Starting 18 months ago during the summer of 2014, a team of faculty, staff, students and alumni worked together to create the new website. User surveys, publications and data were analyzed and interviews with over 100 students, faculty, parent, alumni and religious stakeholders were conducted to see how LMU could improve on the web.
The research found that the website must demonstrate value and make more use of large visual media, elements that the old layout did not feature. The students also found that the website should prioritize speed and mobile devices to improve social media and accessibility. “It was really interesting to look at the new website in the eyes of prospective students and
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LMU’s old website (left) changed drastically after the redesign (right). The new website features a drone view of the LMU campus as well as many new interactive features.
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This issue, News Intern Karis Addo-Quaye Thisdown issue,with Managing sat junior Editor Dan Raffety management major sits down with Head Brielle Cruz-Vega, Coach Max Good, who interned with head coach of the Special Olympics this LMU’s men’s basketball summer. team to talk about the upcoming season.
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There have been a series of events that have gotten me interested in the topic of people with disabilities, from growing up with my cousin, who was born with Down syndrome, to volunteering for a summer camp for four years for people with disabilities. I came across a billboard about the Special Olympics World Games and I knew I just had to be a part of it. It’s one of those once in a lifetime opportunities that I couldn’t let go.
What were the highlights/successes of this summer’s Special Olympics World Games, in your opinion?
Honestly, after being on various venue sites, interacting with athletes and just being in that atmosphere, the biggest success was seeing our athletes achieve new heights and grow confidence in themselves, even if they weren’t the one with the gold medal at the end. When you see a team cheer and yell when they score a goal, even though they may be losing by 12 points, it’s those moments that make you realize that these games are inspiring athletes with intellectual disabilities to continue to reach for what they want to accomplish in life. Its about giving them that opportunity to stand on the podium and receive an award, when back home they may be made fun of at school or called mean names. For us, they are our celebrities, and our biggest success was making them feel like a celebrity every day during the games.
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What moments were most challenging for you, your team, and/ or the athletes this summer?
What’s challenging about the Games is that there are over 7,000 people coming to Los Angeles, different languages and cultures in one city. When you try to handle that many people all at once, there are bound to be some problems no matter what. But our team’s main concern the entire time was the happiness and health of our athletes. They always came first.
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What do you think is an important message about the organization and its athletes that young people should understand? What might people not realize about the games or what’s a common misconception about them?
The biggest message people can take away from this is that people with intellectual disabilities can accomplish whatever it is that they set their mind to, and we should give them equal respect. Often it’s a misconception that we must lower the standards or treat them less than what they are. I saw athletes play ping-pong better than my family members who have been playing for years, I also saw athletes who gave it their best try and felt on top of the world just for being out on the field. It’s the idea that at these Games—it’s not about who can hit the hardest, or who can run the fastest. It’s about the athletes, it’s about making them feel invincible and know that their successes during this week are also inspiring other people with disabilities as well. They inspired us every day to get up in the break of dawn because we knew that maybe when they go home they won’t get this feeling of success or appreciation. That’s what I loved about the Games, seeing that smile on their face and knowing this organization gives them those opportunities.
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The drought in California has put pressure on LMU not only to implement widespread watersaving measures across campus, but also to encourage students to do their part to conserve water. According to LMU’s website, there have been a number of efforts to conserve water and combat the drought, including recycling water to irrigate approximately 75 percent of the campus. The University is striving to use 100 percent recycled water for landscaping this year. This summer, LMU renovated its landscape to features drought-resistant plants and rain barrels. Associate Director for Resident Services Trevor Wiseman said, “The new landscape renovation is saving 800,000 gallons of water per year.” The 800,000 gallons of water saved was part of the completion
of phase 2 of the first-year landscape renovation project. This project is a part of a two year plan that included removing over an acre of turf and installing new trees and hardscape at first-year communities. This water conservation won LMU recognition with an award from the Los Angeles Business Council in 2014. Along with these new largescale environmental protection efforts, LMU has installed timers in residence hall showers in order to reduce on-campus water usage. “It made me conscious, because you see it going. I think of everything as little games or challenges. Now I make little playlists of one or two songs, and I know by the end of that I should be done with my shower,” said junior health and human sciences major Makda Medhanie. Burns Recreation Center has also become involved in the drought effort. An email was sent to all LMU students on Tuesday, Aug. 25 detailing a new gym policy regarding towels. The gym will no longer give out free towels to guests. Instead members must purchase a Towel Service for 30 dollars per semester, or they will be charged $2 per day at the front desk for a
towel rental. “Hopefully people will bring their own towel so we won’t have to do as many loads of laundry,” said senior marketing major and Burns Recreation Center Supervisor Nathan Poore. Several utilities have also been upgraded to minimize water usage. In addition, LMU has invested in new low-flow shower heads, urinals and toilets which use fewer gallons per flush. They have also upgraded front loading laundry facilities which use 50 percent less water and electricity than the previous top loading washers have been installed on campus. Wiseman added, “Although these measures will reduce water use, it truly is in the hands of the students to take steps to cut back their use.” Currently, Sullivan Residence Hall is piloting a special digital shower timer as opposed to the sand timers in other dormitories. Furthermore, LMU hopes to replace toilets in Desmond, Rosecrans and Whelan halls to reduce the number of gallons per flush by winter 2015.
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Casa de la Mateada study abroad program in Cordoba reinstated for spring 2016 CASA from Page 1
Furlong explained that the desire to reinstate the CASA program as soon as possible came from its uniqueness in respect to other study abroad programs. According to LMU’s official website, the CASA experience follows four “pillars”: community, academics, spirituality and accompaniment. Students volunteer in praxis communities, which allow them to become more immersed in the society. Furlong further shared how through this program, students have the opportunity to live with both other students from LMU and from different countries. “I think CASA is a great program for people who want to better understand what we mean when we talk about kinship and solidarity at LMU,” said Furlong. “We’re looking for students eager to explore who they are at their core in the context of exploring Argentina through their praxis sites, their academics and the beautiful culture and geography of Argentina. I think most of all we’re looking for students who really see the world as something bigger than themselves and are looking for ways to better explore it.” Alumna Amanda Montez participated in the first cohort of the program in the fall of 2013. The experience was so impactful that she wanted to continue her involvement. Now, Montez’s role
involves supporting students in their journey in Córdoba. This position can include everything from helping students shop for groceries to being someone they can go to for guidance. When she originally heard the CASA program was cancelled, Montez had no doubt that it would be up and running again once the issues were solved. “The cancellation of the program came as a surprise, but I stayed hopeful that a solution would be found for the students who had already been admitted to the program and for the other community coordinator and I who had signed on to work with the program for a year. But most of all, I was hopeful that a long-term solution could be found for the program,” she said. “This program has meant a lot to me for the past two years, and I am glad that other students will be able to experience the love that Argentina and our praxis communities have to share with CASA students.” Furlong explained how, in light of the situation, the suspension has been taken as a positive experience because it has provided LMU with an opportunity to improve the program For example, the hiatus has given LMU the time to locate new houses for the Casa program. “Students live together in community, and the suspension made it possible to re-imagine where that was. We’ve moved
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The Casa de la Mateada program offers students a chance to engage in community service in Argentina. them to a part of the city that puts them closer to their academics, closer to their praxis sites and closer to activities that will better allow them to really engage with Argentine culture,” he said. “The last few
months haven’t been easy, but I’m impressed with the various ways our team has responded to the challenge and I truly believe it’s going to make for an even more improved CASA program on what was already a
very impressive program.” For students who are interested in the CASA program for spring 2016, applications are available on the study abroad website. The deadline to complete the application is Oct. 2.
Resident Housing Association relaunches program with a focus on LMU community RHA has kicked off the year with a newfound commitment to LMU campus life. Karis Addo-Quaye News Intern @laloyolan
New leadership and a new year means a fresh start for the Resident Housing Association (RHA) as its members attempt to revitalize its presence on campus and rekindle the sense of community felt by on-campus students. After already kicking off the fall semester with the Viva Las Vegas Casino Night event that highlighted first-year welcome weekend, RHA’s newlyelected president and sophomore business management and economics double major Hayden Tanabe says his emphasis on programming is “something that you do in order to build a community ... to give the best residential experience possible this year,” which already seems to be in effect. Viva Las Vegas was certainly an upgrade from last year’s casino night, boasting attractions like casino games, video games, food donated from the new Whole Foods on Jefferson, a candy buffet, a build-a-lion booth, a DJ, a laser light show
and giveaways and raffles from various vendors’ donations. “That’s a nice start in order to tackle the problem of spirit that we have on this campus,” Tanabe said of the event’s success. “RHA has already made some amazing changes,” said Resident Adviser (RA) and sophomore political science and psychology double major C.J. Stone. Many of his residents seemed to like their experiences. “A lot of them were glad they could meet so many people at the events,” said Stone. Community, one of RHA’s three pillars, is something that LMU has faced difficulty fostering in the past. Tanabe considers it “especially important this year” now that Convo hour is gone. “There’s definitely a void in that area ... organizations like RHA, ASLMU, Mane Entertainment and any organization for that matter that wants to put on programs for the school — this is the time to do that,” he said “With our new leadership here, I don’t think there’s a better time for that all to happen than right now ... we are going to do our best in order to make sure that void is filled.” With changes ranging from new dining options to a new LMU president, RHA is striving to accommodate everyone’s needs and ensure “everything that’s here is for the students,” said Tanabe. He, along with the other five executive board members, are sophomores and
new to executive positions with RHA. “Because we’re all so young, we bring a lot of energy, a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of fresh new ideas,” said Tanabe of the new leaders of RHA. Adding to all the new changes, RHA is adopting a committee structure this year for the first time. While every residence hall has its own respective President, Vice President, Operations Representative, Marketing Representative, Activities Representative, Community Service Representative, Advocacy Representative and Floor Representatives, the association as a whole will now facilitate once-amonth Community Advisory Committee meetings, during which members of professional staff from various departments on campus will update RHA on their respective projects and address concerns or issues in the LMU community. The Vice President of National Communications for RHA Isabella LaBianca spoke to their on-campus connections. “I believe RHA has, in the past few months, reached out with Sodexo and Program Assistants the most. I feel as though RHA can connect with almost every part of campus as needed.” She emphasized the importance of students voices saying, “Students are the voices on campus so I would love for them to know that their ideas can make major changes on campus.”
Sophomore civil enginerring major Alexxa Melendez serves on the RHA executive board as the Vice President of Service and Recognition. She brought to light the importance of recognition as a means of promoting leadership behavior and strong, positive community at LMU. Melendez also serves as President of the LMU chapter of The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), a nationally recognized honor society focused on providing service and recognition to all residents. “LMU clubs and organizations are very service-based, but NRHH will allow for service to be accessible to all residents and students on a drop-by lesscommitted level,” said Melendez of starting the new branch of NHS. One of the ways they will recognize students’ efforts are through “Of the Months” which are essays submitted through RHA’s website “recognizing people, programs and groups on campus,” added Melendez. A return to national standards set by National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) and other universities’ student governments and resident housing organizations can be attributed to the myriad conferences RHA members attend throughout the year. Their general goal is to recognize both the positives and negatives from the previous year and then to turn those negatives into
positives, for example, by raising awareness of RHA events. “We have an energetic and extremely talented group of students who comprise our executive board and who are passionate about the work of representing the residential students,” said Assistant Director of Residence Life for Resident Ministry and Leadership Dino Entac. “In the many years that I’ve been associated with residence life at LMU, I’ve not seen a group so poised to take on important issues and prepare significant residential engagements,” Entac added. Tanabe shared Entac’s sentiments about the strong sense of teamwork among his fellow RHA members.“Every single one of [the RHA executive board members] brings something to this team, that if we weren’t to have them, it wouldn’t make what we’re doing right now possible,” Tanabe said. For students looking to get more information about RHA and its upcoming events, to contact the executive board or to involve themselves in RHA, visit their website at lmurha. org/. Residence hall elections are run by the RAs and Resident Directors of each hall and are held at the beginning of the fall semester.
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BlueLight app provides safety for students LMU has partnered with the BlueLight Safety app to encourage a safer campus. Thomas May News Intern @laloyolan
Starting this semester, LMU is collaborating with the new BlueLight mobile app to improve students’ safety and protect students from sexual assault on and off campus. The app provides security for over 250 campuses across the U.S. and LMU is the latest to join the BlueLight network. Preet Anand, the CEO and founder of BlueLight, was inspired to create the app during his orientation at Santa Clara University. Anand was shocked when he learned of the magnitude of the problem of sexual assault on college campuses. While researching sexual assault on college campuses, Anand found a problem when calling a 911 dispatcher — location inaccuracy. The BlueLight Safety app solves this problem by using GPS technology in smartphones. The BlueLight app has two main functions that utilize the GPS technology. The first is the “Request Help” button that will send the student’s location to campus police or 911. When you are on campus, the app will route you directly to campus police, and once you are off campus the app will direct your call to the closest 911 dispatcher, allowing students to get help as quickly as possible anywhere. BlueLight is currently working on an update that will send the student’s date of birth, health conditions, emergency contacts, medications and a photograph along with their location. The second function called “On My Way” allows your friends to track your location in real time, and alerts them when you arrive at your destination.
This function is designed to provide safety for students who are walking home at night, and allow friends to keep track of one another when going out. The U.S. Department of Education conducted a nationwide survey of 1,000 students that showed 80 percent sent a “home safe” text to a friend or family member, 70 percent of students let someone know where they were going before going out and 52 percent texted someone in advance before going out alone. The “On My Way” function is a more convenient and accurate tool for students to share their location and ensure their friends get home safely. BlueLight began charging an annual membership fee to use the app since Aug. 31, citing the high cost of providing the service as the reason for no longer offering the app for free. Talia Zahm, a sophomore film production major, commented on the price. “I use a similar app that can locate my friends, which is free,” she said. BlueLight does offer an alternative that gives universities the opportunity to pay for the service and provide it to their student population for free. LMU is partnering with BlueLight to provide the app for all students using their LionMail. Makayla Rosslow, a freshman psychology major, expressed her interest in the app. “I will definitely use it, I think it’s great that LMU is covering the cost for students because charging $10 a year would make me think twice about getting it,” she said. One problem that BlueLight will face is getting students to sign up, as many students already use an app that can locate their friends. Lena Jennings, a sophomore business management major, explained how she’s already happy with the app she uses. “There is a feature on your phone where you can already share your location with friends. However, it’s an interesting concept and a great tool to have,” she said. There are other apps on the
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might just come to campus for classes and leave soon after. When we create barriers between ourselves and others, we forget the richness of relationships than can be found here. We miss out on participating in the LMU community. There are other reasons community can feel just out of reach. Maybe you are a new freshman unsure about your major, your firstweek friendship situation or even your choice of university. Perhaps you are a transfer student struggling to hit the ground running in upper division courses. It’s also possible you’ve attended this university for a few years and have yet to find your sense of belonging. Whether this is your first year or your last, we encourage you to immerse yourself in all that LMU has to offer. This may mean attending sporting events, going to theatre productions, or simply chatting with your classmates. For many, it’s joining clubs and organizations on campus. If we actively pursue it, LMU fosters community in many forms. Here at the Loyolan, we have found our own piece of the LMU community working in our newsroom, empowering our readers with the stories we report. If that sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’re hiring. Visit us on the second floor of North Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 9 p.m., or on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 4:30 p.m. to learn more about what we do. As stated in the Lion’s Code, “To be in the world, to be fully alive, is to inhabit a place. … Some will pass through and never inhabit this place. Others will be here but never shape this place. Those who embrace this tradition give form and force to this place.” We at the Loyolan encourage you to inhabit the place we all share and become more fully alive. In this unique place, community will reward those who seek it. Look around; the next person to change your life may still be a stranger in our midst.
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e all know what it means for an image to go viral. It’s suddenly everywhere on social media, and soon after, countless articles, blog posts and responses to the viral sensation follow. In some instances, the reason for its popularity is its ability to make people smile, like Grumpy Cat. More often than not it’s completely trivial. But then there are the photographs that truly make an impact in a global context. Recently, the startling images of Aylan Kurdi, a 3-year-old Syrian refugee who drowned while he and his family were attempting to flee Northern Syria, have caused massive waves in the global community. Within a few hours, this photo became one of the top trending topics on Twitter after being shared by news outlets like The New York Times, TIME Magazine and Washington Post. In Europe, the topic is closer to home as many of these Syrian refugees are fleeing to neighboring countries for the economic opportunity and security. The stunning impact was felt by many, including Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister of Scotland, who stated the following in an article by The Washington Post titled “Death of drowned Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi jolts world leaders”: “I will be far from the only person reduced to tears last night at the picture of a little boy washed up on a beach. That wee boy has touched our hearts.” Viral images tend to evoke an innate instinct to share, which is exactly what makes photography such a powerful medium. A single image can capture an experience, feeling or perspective forever. Generally we share these elements verbally, and I would
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Photography is a key part of journalism that may even tell a story better than words could. argue that most times, the details can be lost in the process, which robs others of getting the full experience. Pictures have the capacity to hold on to every single detail and present them to a viewer in an objective way. So it’s only natural that we share photos that make an impression on us, since shared experiences are valuable to many of us. Even photos taken from across the planet have the ability to transfer an experience, making an event more relevant to an individual from another place. News publications can make a tremendous impact. Articles, blogs, editorial pieces, listicles and columns are all means of communicating a message, and photographs often enhance this message. But using pictures as an attachment to a message disregards the capacity of photos to thoroughly captivate an audience. The photos enticed me to learn more about the Syrian refugee, not any one headline. As a consumer of news media, I would love for publications to prioritize eloquent and well crafted images as much as they do writing. Photography can be extremely influential, especially when used to educate a population. Here at the Loyolan, our audience is largely
composed of a demographic that uses pictures to communicate daily with social media sites like Instagram and Snapchat. They even communicate messages through emojis. With more and more readers using digital methods to read news, influential and captivating photos are more important than ever. At the same time, photos can encourage us to have important discussions which spur ideas and actions that can create real change. Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny was one of many who had a fervent response to the photos of Aylan Kurdi, making this statement in the Post’s article: “Is there anybody on the planet who could not be moved by what they saw in the papers — anybody with a sense of humanity — who saw the body of a young boy washed up on a beach like driftwood? This is a human catastrophe.” Reading his statement out loud sounds almost ridiculous to someone who has not seen the image to which he is referring, but once you have seen it, you have a different understanding of his words — and that’s the true power of photography. This is the opinion of Josh Kuroda, a junior computer science major from Honolulu, Hawaii. Email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.
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Jesuit education and the call for meaningful life Shane P. Martin Dean and Professor Guest Columnist @LALoyolan
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oyola Marymount University is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and many more worldwide, and thus inherits an almost 500-year-old educational tradition based on a profound set of values and beliefs. Sounds good—but what does that mean to students, faculty and staff on a daily basis at LMU? To be sure, the Ignatian (referring to Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits) educational philosophy is a rich and multifaceted set of beliefs and attitudes about the world that has informed countless women and men who attended Jesuit schools or engaged the Ignatian paradigm. It is what catalyzes Pope Francis as he leads the Catholic Church. While there is a great deal that could be said about Jesuit educational philosophy, as we start the academic year I would like to suggest a few ideas that can frame how we think about our education at LMU. Jesuit pedagogy is ultimately about meaning. Jesuit educators don’t simply teach their students what to think; they teach them how to think critically and to make meaning out of life. These unique characteristics have defined the Jesuit education for half a millennium. They have also caused problems for the Jesuits and their collaborators throughout history, as not everyone appreciates such a progressive approach to teaching and learning. The Jesuit curriculum is not about memorizing a discrete body of facts but rather delving deeper into the questions of the day to see how they influence the very meaning of life itself. Educators in the Jesuit tradition challenge students to think deeply and creatively while challenging previous ways of thinking, not simply (and passively) accepting past explanations. The Jesuits encourage actively engaging new ideas and possibilities, and looking for intersections and connections between and amongst these ideas. The ultimate and timeless questions of humanity such as, “Why are we here?” “How did we get here?” and “What is the purpose of our lives?” are the roots of Jesuit pedagogy. That is why we at LMU ask our students to take a range of courses through the Core Curriculum, and to look at these questions through various disciplines grounded in liberal arts and humanities, performing and creative arts, and mathematics and sciences. Professors in these disciplines share an overarching goal throughout all of their courses— to encourage and challenge their students to go beyond themselves, think critically and creatively and see a bigger picture of how their lives matter most when they relate to others. From the Jesuit perspective, God is seeking to impact us every day and help us grow as persons who can connect with one another. God works
with us through ordinary, everyday occurrences—the class assignment that finally makes sense, the struggle to study for a difficult test, the smile of a stranger, the unexpected visit of a friend, the beauty of a sunset viewed from the Bluff. All of these and many other occurrences in our daily lives are the occasions for an encounter with the Divine according to the Jesuits, but we tend to miss the message because we are too busy rushing from one thing to the next in our jam-packed lives. To be sure, Jesuit education calls for activity and full engagement in the world. It also calls for time for reflection and contemplation about what happened during a person’s day, and how they might learn and grow from that. If there is anything most of us at LMU could learn from Jesuit education, it is to develop greater habits of mind and heart that would allow us to ponder what is happening in our lives—in class, on the field, in a meeting, at a club activity— and what meaning comes out of these interactions. Ignatius of Loyola thought this was so important that he challenged people to find time every day to do this—even if it was only for a few minutes. Ultimately, this type of reflection leads to more purposeful actions, service for and with others, and a sense of gratitude for how one’s daily life becomes the classroom for such deep and consequential learning. So where does a meaningful life come from? The seeds are being sown every day at LMU— in classes and through activities, in learning and service to and with others. It comes from the ongoing interplay of activity and reflection—being busy and fully engaged with the world, but regularly taking time to think about what it all means and how each one of us has a part to play to help make things better than when we found them. Jesuit education invites us all—students, faculty and staff—to make what we do here meaningful. It’s a beautiful vision of what learning can be, and it is very powerful to know that there are hundreds of thousands of others throughout the world who share this vision. This is the opinion of Shane P. Martin, Ph.D., Dean and Professor, School of Education and Dean, Graduate Studies. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinion, or email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.
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The Sacred Heart Chapel stands as a symbol for Jesuit education on Loyola Marymount University’s campus.
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How Donald Trump is trumping GOP polls Litz Blitz Sarah Litz
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n Nov. 8, 2016, a decision will be made that will dictate the next four years: Who will be the next president of the United States? Already, five Democrats and 17 Republican candidates are vying for their respective party’s nomination. Leading the polls on the republican side is none other than celebrity real estate mogul Donald Trump. And he has the GOP voter’s attention – whether they want it or not. Republican voters have fallen for the billionaire, entrepreneur and celebrity. His aggressive speeches, anti-immigration stance and populist theory are winning the Republican votes because he’s direct, social-media-savvy and exactly the breath of fresh air some voters are looking for. From the get-go, Trump emphasized his platform of clearcut directness. In June, Trump announced his candidacy in style from the Trump Tower in New York City. Towards the end of his speech he brashly proclaimed, “Sadly, the American dream is dead, but if I get elected as president, I will bring it back bigger and better and stronger than ever before.” Savannah Woolston, senior political science major and vice president of LMU College Democrats, doesn’t believe Trump will retain his popularity. But for right now, she says Trump is currently shouting the loudest to get attention. “Besides people who are just intrigued by the comedy show and cringe-worthy character that is Donald Trump, I think he’s capturing the public’s eye because Americans are so frustrated with politics and politicians,” Woolston said. “For some, Trump represents a fresh voice outside of mainstream politics that riles people up and speaks to the discontent they feel with government.” He’s a decision-maker when a large portion of America feels change is necessary. A recent Quinnipiac University Poll discovered that “71 percent of American voters are ‘dissatisfied’ with the way things are going in the nation today.” According to the poll, only two percent of American voters are “satisfied.” Trump understands this simple statistic. If people don’t like it, he’s going to give the people the change they are looking for. Roger Stone was once the top political advisor for Trump’s campaign before resigning in August. In an op-ed on Business Insider, Stone said, “Presidential campaigns are always won with big-picture ideas articulated with simple, memorable, and disciplined messaging. Even in a primary, voters respond more favorably to a candidate with a grand vision of what our country should be than to policy wonks.” Trump’s grand vision is directly spelled out in his campaign platform, “Make America Great Again.” He delivers this big picture message loudly in small ways, making voters listen to his message loud and clear. Delano Perera, sophomore
theology and philosophy double major and vice president of LMU College Republicans, said he believes Trump is an interesting candidate who is passionate about their politics, even if he isn’t always politically correct. “Many of those who support Trump are excited about his passion and zeal to ‘Make America Great Again,’” Delano said. “Every time he talks he is now trending on social media so that means the public is listening, whether they agree with him or not.” Over social media sites like Twitter, Trump is finding an audience that allows him to frequently trend. Social media has given Trump a new platform to blurt 140-character messages and leave an impact on everyone – those who agree with, disagree with, are offended by or support his ideas. Trump has attacked several demographic groups over Twitter, including women and undocumented immigrants. Following the Republican primary debate, Trump attacked Fox News debate moderator Megyn Kelly, implying her aggressive line of questioning was due to her menstrual cycle even though he later clarified that he meant “blood was coming out of her eyes, nose and ears.” He also tweeted, “If Hillary Clinton can’t satisfy her husband what makes her think she can satisfy America?” Trump’s direct attacks don’t stop there. On Trump’s website, the only position on his platform listed is “Immigration Reform.” Trump’s platform on immigration includes three core principals: a nation without borders is not a nation, a nation without laws is not a nation and a nation that does not serve its own citizens is not a nation. If elected, Trump has vowed to increase the number of federal agents to enforce immigration laws, end birthright citizenship, deport illegal immigrants and make Mexico pay for a wall along the border, according to his website – even though birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Despite his attacks and alienation of certain groups, he’s winning. He’s direct, he’s viral and he’s giving America the ideals of change they might be looking for. He’s challenging us. Along with Trump’s tactics, voters should still be cautious of
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We have become a society obsessed with constant engagement on social media platforms, but now it’s time to enact change.
whom to vote for in November. Four years ago, Herman Cain and Rick Perry both led the polls but did not last long in the primary election. “One thing I would say is that each candidate has their flaws,” Delano said, “It’s hard for me or anyone to agree 100 percent with a candidate, but you should vote for someone that you share strong beliefs in.” Don’t listen to who’s the loudest or who talks the talk. Instead, voters should take precautions and vote for the person whose ideals best represent what’s best for their own personal interests as well as for the country’s.
This is the opinion of Sarah Litz, a senior English major from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinion, or email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.
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Sororities promote more than partying J.K. Ramblings
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rom books like “Pledged” to movies like “The House Bunny” and “Legally Blonde,” Greek life— and sororities in particular— are portrayed in a harsh light. Members of these sororities are often painted as boy-obsessed partiers with little ambition other than appearing at fraternity formals. As a result of these dramatizations, I’ve faced much animosity from non-members since joining a sorority as a freshman this past spring. I’ve dealt with a barrage of questions about why I went through recruitment, and if going Greek was a positive addition to my college experience. This negative image was only perpetuated in recent weeks after the Beta Mu chapter of Alpha Phi at University of Alabama’ released its recruitment video for recruitment this fall. The video features the chapter—mostly blonde, beautiful, long-legged girls—running through open fields in not much more than bikinis and short shorts. The video caused a fire storm online, with one opinion writer, A.L. Bailey, publishing a piece titled “Bama sorority video worse for women than Donald Trump” on Aug. 14. Bailey slammed the video in her piece, writing, “Are they recruiting a diverse and talented group of young women embarking on a college education? Upon first or even fifth glance, probably not…. Older, male YouTube creepers? A resounding yes.” Her critique of the video stemmed from the idea that the video and others like it only perpetuated a negative sorority stereotype. In her article, Bailey claimed that recruitment videos like these ones do not recruit based on core values and ideals, but rather on looks alone. The video says nothing of what the women of Alpha Phi stand for as a chapter or their philanthropy, only how good they look with barely anything on. In my experience in a sorority thus far, I have never felt more empowered than I am while around my sisters. Being a member of any sorority — Alpha Phi or otherwise — is more than a social aspect of college. Sororities often help foster lasting friendships among members, old and young, and create a supportive base for college-aged girls. Rather than reducing women to the sum of their body parts, sororities create confident young women who are prepared to take on the world after college. Nicole Rathbone, a sophomore business and marketing major and member of Kappa Alpha Theta at LMU, speaks to this. “Being surrounded by such unique and inspiring women in my chapter has helped me become more confident in myself and helped me find my passion about female empowerment,” she said. “As women who have the power in our organizations to set an
example, I think it’s so important that we build each other up and work to advance women’s rights issues to make a difference for all women.” Being in a sorority is more than showing off perfectly trimmed bodies and the newest fashion, as seen in the video. The video embodied the negative stereotypes perpetuated through the media. The overfeminization of sorority culture only demeaned it to something coated in glitter and greek letters, when it actually means so much more to its members. Members of the Greek community are bigger than just their letters – each of us brings something special to our respective chapters. The recruitment video only created a view of sororities that is completely incorrect; that we sorority girls are all the same. Gianna Bauch, a sophomore dance major and member of LMU’s Alpha Phi chapter, said “Without Greek life, I wouldn’t have had the chance to meet the people I have and branch out in Loyolan Archives the way that I have. Had I not Anchor Games, put on by Delta Gamma last September, raised money for the Blind Children’s Center of Los Angeles. joined, my college experience would be so different.” It’s time to change the way that sororities are viewed in today’s culture. The video from Alabama does not reflect the values and morals of all Alpha Phi members, nor does it reflect the true meaning of what being a sorority sister is. Active members, alumnae and potential new members alike need to spread a positive image of what being in a sorority means—that, beyond the glitter and the sorority squatting, there is a foundational bond between members that does not end at graduation. The sorority women of LMU are successfully promoting a revamped image through their extracurricular activities. Philanthropy events such as Delta Gamma’s Neon Run and Kappa Alpha Theta’s Rock the CASA events—both of which are coming up in the next few weeks—are some of the biggest social events of the year, not to mention Lip Sync and Stroll Off, which took place this Loyolan Archives past weekend. The difference Delta Desserts is a popular event that raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. between these events and other parties is that philanthropy events like the Neon Run are more than just a party - they have a lasting effect on individuals outside of the LMU community. Michelle Swiechichoski, a senior liberal studies major spoke to the power of philanthropy, saying, “Being a part of Anchor Games, and now Delta Gamma Neon Run, allows me to see beyond the social events of being in a sorority to focus on philanthropy and helping others.” The emphasis on philanthropy across the Greek community is amazing to be a part of. These events are as, if not more, socially relevant than events strictly based on partying because the effect of philanthropy events spans beyond the weekend — it reaches beyond the LMU community to something much bigger.
This is the opinion of Julia Marzovilla, a sophomore English major from New York City, New York. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinion, or email comments to slitz@theloyolan.com.
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On Bid Day last February, new Alpha Chi Omega sisters met each other and celebrated.
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Kanye West to compete at Lip Sync 2016 Students will see Kanye West’s solo act next year, he announced recently. Chip Diply
Faculty and Staff Writer In a strange twist of events, popular music icon Kanye West has decided to join LMU’s Lip Sync and Stroll Off competition as a contestant. Traditionally put together by LMU Greek Life, Lip Sync pits the campus’ fraternities and sororities against each other in a choreographed dance competition. Each group has a storyline that takes the audience through vibrant musical segments covering old tunes to recent hits, though generally just settles for a lot of Britney Spears and the occasional rendition of “My Humps.” Many were surprised to hear West, who has no affiliation with LMU or its Greek life, decided to compete in next year’s competition. “I’ve taken over the music game,” said West. “I’ve taken over the fashion game. Now I’m taking over the college-fraternitydance-competition game.” When asked about his motivation for joining the event, West explained, “I’ve got an album called ‘College Dropout.’ I dropped out of college to become a music star. Now I’m dropping out of the music scene to become a college star. It all makes sense if you pay attention to the signs. This has been the plan all along. I’m coming full circle, baby.” Many were excited for West’s submission into Lip Sync, though most were generally confused. “Is he allowed to do that?” asked junior communication studies major Jordyn Williams. “Whatever. I love that song ‘Gold Digger.’ Some critics even went as far as to say that West’s participation next year is simply a publicity stunt in light of his recent announcement to run for president in 2020. However, West quickly turned down this idea, saying, “I don’t do s--t for publicity,” before he landed his helicopter on the Coffee Cart. While most faculty and students welcomed the musician to a cer-
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Yeezus, also known as God, also known as Kanye West, performs one of his hits. tain extent, LMU Campus Ministry was less than pleased to hear about Kanye’s arrival after he expressed a desire to throw his “victory party” in the Sacred Heart Chapel. “He said he wants to throw an after-party in the chapel,” Clark Linwood, a member of LMU’s Christian Life Community commented. “He wants to install a sound system into the organ and throw an after-party.” Never for lack of spectacle, Kanye mentioned in a since-deleted tweet that he was going to “throw some subs on that B,” in reference to the chapel’s organ. “Yeah, he can’t do that,” said Father Kent Bramley, S.J. Certainly, there is always some controversy when it comes to Mr. West, but there is almost always instant entertainment, and it will be intriguing to see if West can take home the victory in next year’s Lip Sync competition. “I’m dancing to ‘Stronger’ while fake-rapping “Stronger’, but I’m really rapping ‘Stronger’, you know?” said West. “Mozart never did that s--t.”
Student sells soul for one more Natty Ice Boxer found to be contacting another realm from dorm room. John Mehoff
Wizard Staff Writer Saturday night, freshman women’s studies major Charlie Boxer reportedly sold his soul to a demon for another can of Natural Ice beer. The student allegedly created an altar in the closet of his dorm room and used it to contact the nether realm, where he struck the deal. “To be honest it doesn’t quite feel real yet. Like, I still have eternities to spend in service to whatever demon I conjured up,” Boxer was
Students f lock to new Life Sciences building for science, weed smoking The new building has quickly become a cool smoke spot for students. Jordan Sernia Buff Editor Students across all grade levels are raving about the new Life Sciences Building, claiming it’s not only a great place to learn about the sciences, but also an awesome place to smoke a fattie. “I love utilizing the tools the new facility offers,” explained sophomore biology major Jordan King. “It’s a great place to research plant cell function. And it’s a sweet spot to cruise
to after a party when you just wanna chill out and smoke some pot.” Building designer Audrey Holt said she had the students’ best interests in mind. “Not only did I want to design a building that reflects the Jesuit mission and the mantra of the Seaver College of Science and Engineering, I also wanted to create a space where young minds can come together and bond over a dank bleezy,” Holt commented. Holt’s design is working and working well. Students work alongside tenured professors hoping to advance the fields of chemistry, physics and biology. On top of that, the amount of them chiefing the keef on the
overheard saying outside of a party that he was denied entrance to. The move came after Boxer repeatedly tried to solicit adults walking into a nearby grocery store, where he was consistently turned down. He even attempted to contact his one older friend from high school that he kind of knew. “Yeah, he texted me asking if I could buy him beer. I didn’t see the text until it was too late. I can’t believe he actually went this far,” the friend commented, speaking on the condition of anonymity. The student cited a clause from the demon that forces him into strict silence. The case of Natural Ice was last seen stranded at a nearby party, where other freshmen picked at the remains, hoping to score something big.
three-story green roof—that cool hill thing—is spiking. Junior organic chemistry major Kent Wood explained that without the new building he would miss out on the collaborative resources it offers and the sick views you can look at when hitting a nice smoker. It’s safe to say that the Life Sciences Building will continue to win the hearts, minds and lungs of students across all majors in the years to come. Recently, a group of physics majors working on a research project discovered that “Dominos is so much better than Taco Bell when you’re trying to get your munch on.”
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The new Life Sciences Building has become the chillest spot to light up a piffer on campus.
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“Touching Strangers” shows the heart of LMU
LMU students recreate their own versions of the “Richard Renaldi: Touching Strangers” exhibit that is on display at the Laband Art Gallery starting Sept. 12 through Nov. 22. Featured from left to right: Natasha Benham, Tillly Rudolph, Ashley Lillegraven, Keyshawn Garraway, Cheyenne Snider, Clark Eglinton, D.J. Piccola, William Stachniuk, Landon Wike, Jaycee Gonzales, Pauline Rigo, Josh Stokes, Ryan Laird, Ryan Olarte, Veronica Pintor and Megan White. For all the photos, check out the Loyolan Facebook page and Instagram. thrust LMU students together. How would have preconceived notions of people. I cial life can become stifling rather than inour classmates react? mean, just meeting them and saying ‘hi’, spiring. This project, however, showed our Though there was more than enough they seem like really cool people, even community to be an engaging and excitnervous laughter, awkward phrasing of though you ing group of “touching” and general confusion about don’t know students, Kelsey Mangan the project, the overall results showed the them,” said and I believe Life+Arts Editor true heart of the LMU campus community. f r e s h m a n that has ev@kmaaaan_ Out of the 17 students we approached, e n t r e p r e erything to do with our college campus is a bustling in- only one person declined to be part of the n e u r s h i p Jesuit valtersection of education, social life project. Though we were met with a little major Ryan ues. and campus expectations, but a trepidation from some, many students Olarte. of Senior musense of interpersonal community isn’t jumped — some quite literally jumping on One sic and Engalways so present. Strangers can pass by to one another’s backs — at the chance to LMU’s five core values lish double each other without ever taking a second to be a part of a student project. major Tilly wonder what may be happening in one an- It’s certainly nerve-wracking to approach as a Jesuit Rudolph other’s lives. We can feel disconnected and total strangers, but once that obstacle was university is out of the way, people were more than “ C o m m u spoke about disillusioned with our own community. So what would happen if you were to ap- willing to take part. It soon became appar- nity,” defined as: “We foster an inclusive how she believes LMU’s Jesuit education proach two complete strangers and ask ent that LMU has a special kind of com- community for faculty, students, staff, encourages the community to “step outmunity — one that is open and welcom- administration, alumni and friends that side our comfort zone and talk to people them to touch one another? That’s what photographer Richard Ren- ing. Junior film production major Josh is characterized by open dialogue, respect that we might not normally talk to if we aldi set out to discover in 2007, when he Stokes spoke to this, saying, “LMU has a for individual differences and collabora- were in other places.” travelled across the United States to ask big sense of community throughout all of tion across organizational boundaries.” She said, “I know that’s something that Compassion and mutual respect for dif- I have experienced being on this campus people to get intimate. He started by re- the grades.” questing strangers to physically interact in Others conveyed a strong sense of open- ferences were obvious in the way students whether it’s in class, off campus doing a way they normally reserve for loved ones mindedness to all. “It was interesting. The immediately embraced one another, jok- service-related things… just the values or family members, then photographed guy was pretty cool; it’s not that big of a ing and laughing through the unplanned that we talk about and are around on camdeal. You’re just touching,” said freshman detour of their schedule. pus definitely push you to talk to strangthe results. Eight years later, his exhibition, “Richard marketing major Jaycee Gonzales. “You’re I never would have expected such an odd, ers. Maybe not touch them always, but Renaldi: Touching Strangers,” is set to be just next to each other for a picture; it’s simple request of strangers to be so im- definitely talk to them.” displayed at LMU’s Laband Art Gallery not that big of a deal. All humans should pactful, but it renewed my faith in LMU’s be able to touch as long as they consent community. Sometimes it’s easy to buy This is the opinion of Kelsey Mangan, a senior English from Sept. 12 through Nov. 22. into the “bubble on the Bluff” image of major from San Jose, California. Tweet comments to @ We at the Loyolan were inspired by Ren- and are cool with it.” aldi’s work to see what would happen if we “He seemed really nice and I think people LMU — a place where community and so- LALoyolan or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.
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LMU students take on independent rap music The Maria Problem
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hile plenty of us are well aware of the established indie-rock scene at LMU, a less conspicuous rap music culture is also simmering under the radar here on the Bluff. Take Matt Sutton, Taylor Parham and Patric Velasquez, for example. The trio of seniors has been recording and promoting their tracks on campus since 2012, Parham under the moniker R&D, Velasquez as Chase Morgan and Sutton acting as manager for the two artists. The friends first met early on in their LMU careers, but the three only started working collaboratively this year. “I had a class with [Patric and Taylor], actually, first semester of our freshman year. I was involved in other music stuff at the time, so we had never really crossed paths music-wise until now,” said Sutton, a senior finance major. Both artists and manager feel
Velasquez’s music “really captures what we do here and how we experience Loyola Marymount.” lucky to attend school in a place where fortuitous encounters with other like-minded students and access to state-ofthe-art equipment are par for the course. While the creative side has always come naturally to both Velasquez and Parham, Sutton adds a special element to their efforts. “Matt has provided that structure and that kickstart that we needed to really start setting goals and looking at the business aspect,” Parham said of Sutton’s managerial skills. Velasquez and Parham have also recorded tracks using LMU’s recording arts space.
“During the summer especially, we have recording arts major friends who are always in the studio,” Velasquez said. “I would record the songs and send them to the engineer, and once we got them back we would use the big recording arts studio on campus to hear how it would sound in a concert setting,” Parham added. Velasquez, a senior graphic design major, says that his creative process is strongly referential of classic American rap music. “I love oldies like Tupac, Nas and J. Cole—real rap and hip hop,” Velasquez said of his musical inspirations. “I love being able to do what I want creatively, but still have that connection to old school hip hop.” Velasquez also relies heavily on his day-to-day experiences at LMU to inform his writing, especially with his song “Faded Off the Bluff,” which was released earlier this year. “College is a component of the lifestyle that we live. Being a young male student at LMU, there is a lot to talk about. [My music] really captures what we do here and how we experience Loyola Marymount,” he said. Parham, a senior marketing major, also feels that the setting of Los Angeles has shaped the way he sees rap music and his place within the genre. “I was born in Orange County, so Los Angeles has shaped my style because [my music is] just laidback, riding in your car type of music,” Parham said. “I think my music references the California lifestyle.” Velasquez, on the other hand, feels that his musical style was fairly well established before moving to Los Angeles from his native Seattle. “My style was already predetermined and Los Angeles just finessed it and helped me consider how I market myself [and] how I present myself,” he said. The group has big plans for the coming year, namely releasing more tracks. “We’re definitely going to be looking to put out a lot more music this year,”
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Pictured above, the budding musicians Chase Morgan (Patric Velasquez, left), R&D (Taylor Parham, middle) and their friend David from Natomas (David Jones, right) often use imagery of college life in their music. said Parham. “Within the next year, we want to explode and take off, but I guess we need to ... figure out the whole package,” Velasquez said. “The main thing we need to do is get people to
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Taylor Parham, left, and Patric Velasquez, right, both seniors at LMU, are excited at the prospect of writing, producing and recording even more music in the coming year. Their music is now available on SoundCloud.
listen.” If you want to check out each musician’s music, be sure to check out their artist pages on SoundCloud under R&D and Chase Morgan.
This is the opinion of Maria Nelson, a senior communication studies major from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email kmangan@ theloyolan.com.
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LMU student featured in Arizona film festival The Lowdoon Nicole Muldoon Life+Arts Intern @LoyolanArts
There’s no question that LMU is home to an incredibly talented group of young filmmakers. The students walking amongst us are already being selected to partake in film festivals across the country, gaining invaluable exposure and unexpected opportunities. One of these students is Janette Danielson, a senior screenwriting major. Two of her films, “Querbeat” and “Troubled Waters,” were recently chosen as official selections for the Jerome 89A Indie Film and Music Festival in Arizona, which took place from Sept. 3-6. I had the opportunity to speak with her about her experience. Nicole Muldoon (NM): You’re obviously a talented filmmaker. How did you first get involved in making films?
a fairly new festival. It’s only in its third year, but it celebrates independent film, especially those with an emphasis on music.
NM: What were the inspirations behind your films “Querbeat” and “Troubled Waters”? JD: Both films were made possible because I participated in the film study abroad program in Bonn, Germany. “Troubled Waters” is about my two great-great aunts who went down with the [German-sunk British ocean liner] Lusitania in 1915. I was able to make the short film for my family and the 100th commemoration of the sinking. [“Querbeat” is about] a marching band that plays in Carnival in Cologne [Germany]. … It was really a whirlwind, and all the members of the band are so great. They made it really easy to film and edit it together. NM: What was the process behind writing and shooting each film?
NM: Can you tell me about the Jerome 89A Indie Film and Music Festival in which your films were featured?
JD: Since the films are both documentaries, the focus was more on the filming and editing rather than the writing. As a screenwriting major, I was really terrified to go abroad because the focus is on production. Luckily, my two amazing friends, Cameron Billingham and Sarah Husein, came with me to film “Querbeat,” and it would not have been the same documentary if it weren’t for their help.
JD: The Jerome Film Fest is still
NM: When doing research
Janette Danielson (JD): I think I’ve known since I was 8 years old that I wanted to be involved in film in some way. The older I got, the more I realized that writing is my passion.
on your film “Troubled Waters,” I noticed that Grammy Award winner Gardner Cole scored the film. How did that happen, and what was it like working with him?
JD: After I made “Troubled Waters,” my family who lives in Arizona suggested that I enter the film into the Jerome Festival, but I didn’t have any music to go with it. My aunt has a connection with Gardner Cole and she helped me put out a call for music, and he responded. I sent him my film and within two days he sent it back with a really great composition that fit the film perfectly. He is such a cool guy and was very easy to work with. NM: How has creating each film affected you? What did you learn from this experience? JD: Studying abroad in Bonn and making these documentaries has probably been the most rewarding and enriching experience I’ve had so far at LMU. Anyone who has gone abroad will tell you it’s the best thing you can do in college, but the film program personally challenged me to embrace the production side of film. I learned so much about camera work and editing from the actual process itself and from the fellow students. NM: Is there anything else that you’d like to add? JD: Everyone should go to [the LMU School of Film and Televi-
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Janette Danielson presented two of her films at the Jerome Film Festival last weekend. One of the films, “Troubled Waters,” was scored by Grammy Winner Gardner Cole. sion’s student awards and film festival] Film Outside the Frame and support the awesome LMU student filmmakers on Sept. 26!
This is the opinion of Nicole Muldoon, a sophomore psychology major from Highland, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email kmangan@ theloyolan.com.
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Smartphone apps to get your life together Heather Sunday Heather Domingo Life+Arts Intern @LoyolanArts
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e are the smartphone generation. But if you’re not using your phone to make life a bit easier, you’re missing out. If you love to organize and work efficiently, you probably already know that our smartphones allow us to do just that, while being creative with your work. I’ve gathered some apps that I think any LMU student would need. What makes them great? They won’t cost you a cent, and you’ll probably end up using them everyday. 5. PDF Notes This app is necessary for anyone who has to open multiple documents in a day. Many of the professors at LMU are phasing out printed readings in favor of electronic handouts. With this app, you can read the PDF as if it were still on paper by manually highlighting, drawing on and adding side notes to any location on the virtual page. Once you download the free app, whenever you have a PDF you want to open, just click the menu and press “open with PDF Notes” and your document will save to the app. The app even has customizable categories so you can personalize pretty much everything. 4. WolframAlpha
This app has been described as the “anti-Google.” Instead of sifting through hundreds of links after searching just one topic, WolframAlpha will lead you directly to the answer to your question. Pick a category such as physics, then you can input an equation and the app will solve it for you. If you’re trying to save time on researching, this app is perfect for getting straight to the point. It works so fast that even Siri uses it. 3. RefME
Do you ever get the annoying feeling when you’re done with a 15-page paper that you did your bibliography incorrectly? Been there, done that. RefME can save you from reference insanity. It scans barcodes of books and easily lets you input what pages you used from the book and a few other details, and it makes the citation for you. It’s faster than EasyBib because the scanner will get the majority of the details, including the title, author and important dates. The best part is you can easily change it to whatever citation style your teacher prefers. Madison Brown | Loyolan
2. Top Notes This app is almost like the paint feature on the old Windows operating systems, but reimagined for smartphones. If you prefer to creatively write your notes on your tablet, you can do so with a stylus. With the app, you can even organize different notebooks for each of your classes so it’s organized, colorful and personalized. This is also really beneficial
Some apps can help you answer your pressing questions, while others can revolutionize your notetaking. Consider downloading one of Heather’s top five picks to keep organized this semester. to quickly jot down ideas and short notes that you can later expand on and write more about later in your notebook. 1. Dragon Dictation This app, which translates what it hears into words, is perfect for the
ultimate lazy note taker. When you have 8 a.m. classes, especially in liberal arts, this could change your life. All you have to do is click record, stop it whenever you want and if your professor speaks clearly, whatever the app hears will be transcribed. Now you really can’t say that you missed anything. This
is especially good after class when professors give out last-minute homework assignments but there’s no time to ask a second question. This is the opinion of Heather Domingo, a junior political science major from Bakersfield, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanArts on Twitter or email hdomingo@theloyolan.com.
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f you’re anything like me, you’ve finished bingewatching your favorite Netflix series this summer and are now in dire need of a new show for the sake of undeniable procrastination now that classes have begun. Thankfully, a number of new shows are premiering this fall. Here’s a list of some of the most noteworthy. 5. Limitless (CBS) “Limitless” is an adaption from the 2011 film of the same name and stars Jake McDorman and Jennifer Carpenter. The series picks up where the film ended and similarly centers on a man (McDorman) who discovers a powerful drug that gives him newfound cognitive super-abilities. Bradley Cooper is set to reprise his role as Eddie Morra from the film as a recurring character. “I actually thought the movie was rad and I’m glad Bradley Cooper is going to come back to be featured in [the series]. I know a guy that did lighting for the movie, and he said the show is predicted to have a lot of promise,” said Lucas Mumm, a freshman film production major. 4. Fear the Walking Dead (AMC) For those of you who love AMC’s
“The Walking Dead,” you’ll be just as enthralled with its companion series, “Fear the Walking Dead.” The series serves as a prequel to the original show and gives viewers perspective of the time when the virus begins to hit the city of Los Angeles. “Fear the Walking Dead” certainly salvages aspects from its predecessor but has completely new accounts of the different circumstances that surround the crisis. 3. Scream Queens (Fox) One glimpse at the trailer for “Scream Queens” and it’s immediately obvious that this is another Ryan Murphy series. The show stars Emma Roberts, Lea Michele and Ariana Grande and focuses on the reemergence of a number of mysterious murders that plagued a college sorority twenty years ago. “I’m excited for ‘Scream Queens’ to come out even though it looks kind of fake. I think that having Emma Roberts as one of the main actresses will make the show much more appealing,” said freshman dance and psychology double major Haley Hoekstra. 2. Code Black (CBS) “Code Black” appears to be like any other medical drama. It features anxious new doctors, overly dramatic cases and cheesy miracle-like outcomes. However, the series takes places in an understaffed emergency room in Los Angeles, a different setting than most series of its kind. Hopefully “Code Black” isn’t another
Check out the new shows coming out this fall. Among them is a medical drama that takes place in an under-staffed emergency room in Los Angeles called “Code Black .” single-season medical drama doomed by its familiar plot line and a lack of diverging content. Sophomore management major Jackson Tave describes “Code Black” as “a darker version of ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’” 1. Dr. Ken (ABC) Speaking of the abundance of medical dramas that have re-
cently flooded networks over the past decade or so, “Dr. Ken” attempts to redefine medicalbased television with a splash of comedy. Ken Jeong, recognizable for his role as Mr. Chow in “The Hangover” films or Señor Chang in “Community,” stars in the series as a bright, yet mismanaged doctor who tries to balance both his career and his family life. Before working as a comedian and actor, Jeong completed an M.D.
degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the series is loosely based off of his experiences as a practicing physician.
This is the opinion of Elliot Britt, a sophomore management major from Maple Grove, Minnesota. Tweet comments to @leobritain or email ebritt@theloyolan.com.
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Beyond LMU: 5 spots to check out in L.A. Cho-sen Words Jordyn Nyian Cho Contributor @LoyolanArts
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os Angeles is known for its endless sources of entertainment. It’s the best city you could hope to live in during your college years; with a plethora of bars, eateries, museums and beaches, it’s hard to believe that one could ever run out of things to do. However, when it comes down to it, it can be difficult trying to think of new activities week after week. There are only so many times you can go to LACMA and only so many tacos you can eat. Here is a list of fresh new places you probably haven’t heard of but that will definitely appeal to the city-dweller in you. 1. The Nuart Theater If you’ve ever wondered where the hipsters congregate come nightfall, you need wonder no longer. It’s probably the Nuart Theater, the small but majestic Santa Monica theater famous for its screenings that range from independent films to old classics. Everyone who’s seen “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” has certainly been curious about “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Satiate your curiosity and attend a midnight screening any Saturday night — then stay to admire people in their outrageous costumes. Watch in amazement as everyone in the audience yells along with half of the movie, as audience participation is highly encouraged. If you have any more qualms about going, this will surely draw you in: Newcomers get obscenities written on their faces with lipstick and are taken onstage to partake in a friendly “virgin sacrifice.” 2. Street Food Cinema Street Food Cinema is for those who love movies, food and being comfortable while enjoying both. In other words, it’s for everyone. People come every weekend with their blankets and picnics to watch classic favorites on a blown-up screen across Los Angeles. For those 21 and over, alcohol is allowed at the event, so bring a bottle of wine to enjoy as you watch “Ghostbusters.” Highly encouraged: plenty of pillows and jackets as it gets cold at night, and plenty of food for those movie munchies. Whether
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There is so much more to Los Angeles beyond Westchester, and the Street Food Cinema series is just one of the many fun things to do in the city that you should check out while living in Los Angeles. It is often held near Echo Park, an exciting, up-and-coming part of the city. you come with your friends or your significant other, it’ll be an exciting new way to watch a movie without having to worry about leg space or keeping your voice down. 3. The Museum of Death The Museum of Death in Hollywood is surprisingly educational and just as morbidly interesting as it sounds. You’ll be greeted with a living two-headed turtle at the entrance, which basically sets the tone for the disturbing material you’ll see on the rest of your trip. Throughout, you can expect to read about famous serial killers and see their artwork. Learn (and see) how bodies are embalmed. Walk through infamous Los Angeles cases like the Black Dahlia and the Manson murders. This museum is definitely not for the faint of heart — those with queasy stomachs and distaste for gore might
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want to find better ways to spend their time. 4. The Pie Hole Who hates pie? The answer is nobody, because everyone loves pie. Luckily for you, The Pie Hole, located in the Arts District in Downtown, has dedicated itself to making the most delicious and decadent desserts you could ever dream of devouring. There’s a flavor for everyone — a heavenly bananas foster for those who like more classic flavors, or the richest Mexican chocolate for those who want to try something new. I personally recommend the Earl Grey — the fluffy whipped cream and thick chocolate crust are absolutely delicious. No matter what different flavors you and your friends decide to get, you’ll all be able to bond over one thing: that thick, buttery crust you will dream about for weeks afterward (until you
go again). 5. EMC Seafood You know when it’s 1 a.m. and you’re really craving some oysters, but you can’t do anything about it because 1) every restaurant is closed and 2) you’re a poor college student? Worry no more, because EMC Seafood has a late-night happy hour for this very specific dilemma. Between Thursday and Sunday from 10 p.m. to closing, EMC offers a sizable discount on a selection of appetizers, seafood and alcohol. You will come for their $1.25 oysters, but you will stay for their amazing soft shell crab sliders and garlic fries. This is the opinion of Jordyn Nyian Cho, a junior marketing major from Anaheim, California. Tweet comments to @ LALoyolan or email kmangan@theloyolan.com.
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Why you should watch LMU fall sports Sully Speaks Jack Sullivan Sports Editor @jacksull2
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ports has not been the main attraction at LMU since the early 90s. With so much else to grab your attention, why would you waste your time at a boring sporting event Well this year, things are about to be different. Each of the fall sports teams brings something new to the table and all are bound to amaze whatever crowd shows up to the game. Here is why you should be excited for LMU Athletics this fall. Men’s soccer is off to a great start. They played in four regular season games and a pre-season game and still have yet to concede a goal. Although this streak is not likely to continue throughout the whole season, it is a testament to the turnaround that Head Coach Paul Krumpe and the team have been able to make after losing several key starters from last season. After an injury last season, redshirt senior and captain John McFarlin has been holding down the middle of the field for the Lions with authority, despite his 5-foot-7-inch 145-pound frame. The Lions also have constant scoring threat with junior midfielder Adrien Perez and senior goalkeeper Paul Blanchette to stop opponents from scoring. The Lions are getting even more help on top as sophomore forward Grant Sampson has been playing phenomenally to
start the year, netting three goals and adding one assist in the four regular season games so far. If their play continues, the Lions have an excellent chance of returning to the NCAA tournament after missing out on it last season. Women’s soccer doesn’t have a perfect season so far, but they are exciting at home. After losing their first two games on the road, the team had three great games at Sullivan Field to entertain those who showed up. The Lions shut out Bucknell University 3-0, dominated Detroit University with a resounding 5-1 victory and had a nail-biting finish against Toledo University after sophomore midfielder Melissa Lewis scored with seven seconds left in double overtime. The team was able to win six more games last year than they were a year prior, so if that trend continues, it will be a special season. Behind the senior leadership of midfielder Jocelyn Blankenship and forward Shannon Kent, as well as junior goalkeeper Sophia Leksan, the Lions can make a serious run at placing high in the West Coast Conference, despite a seventh place preseason ranking. The team has seven more home games this season, including a regular season finale against rival and conference opponent Pepperdine University, where the Lions are sure to entertain the crowd. Volleyball began last year with an amazing 12 straight wins. While this year has not started off as well with a less stellar record of 3-2, there is still much to be excited about. The
volleyball team has already defeated a ranked opponent when they faced UCLA on the road. The team also won two of its three games at the Northern Arizona Invitational. The team has plenty of veteran players to help them succeed this season, including senior setter Hannah Tedrow and junior outside hitter Jamie Lea, who is leading the team in kills. The Lions are also led by Head Coach Tom Black, who spent much of this summer working with the U.S. Olympic team. With that kind of leadership, the team is looking to make back-toback National Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments and their third tournament in four years. Cross country has only competed in one race this season, but it was a fantastic one for both the men’s and women’s squads. Both teams competed in the Mark Covert Classic this past weekend and both had impressive starts, with a first place finish for the men and a second place finish for the women. Sophomore Jack Polerecky led the Lions and the rest of the field with a time of 25:13.15 to win the overall individual title in the men’s 8K race. The men also had three runners in the top 10, where freshman Koby Pederson and sophomore Harry Loasby joined Polerecky, and 10 runners in the top 25. The women won the individual champion when junior Kayla de Bondt finished the 5K race with a time of 17:48.79. Senior Kelli Sugimoto joined de Bondt up at the top when she finished third with a time of 18:17.34. The team also had
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The Loyola Marymount men’s soccer team is looking to return to the NCAA tournament after missing out on the postseason last season. eight Lions finish in the top 20. If this race is an indicator of what is to come this season, this will be a special year for cross country. Men’s water polo has had the most difficult start to the season of any fall sports team. They competed in the UCSD Triton Invitational and fell to all four opponents they faced. But that might be just where they want to be. The Lions started last season with an 0-4 record as well and continued to struggle to get momentum throughout the season. Once the postseason started, however, the Lions an
excellent run in the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) Championship. The team made it all the way to the finals before falling to No.1 UC San Diego in the final 12-6. If they have a similar season this year, don’t be surprised if the Lions make a splash at the WWPA Championships come season’s end.
This is the opinion of Jack Sullivan, a senior communication studies major from Las Vegas, Nevada. Tweet comments to @LoyolanSports, or email editor@theloyolan.com.
Administration dr. william SPOTLIGHT husak Position: Athletics Director
Time at LMU: Since 1998
Major in College: Kinesiology Hometown: Long Beach, California Q. What sports did you play growing up?
Q: What is a talent that you have?
A: Well, when I went to college it was during the days where you could go and play multiple sports, and they had freshmen teams. So I played football, basketball and baseball as a freshman in college. And then after that I gave up basketball and stuck with football and baseball.
A: My secret talent is that I am an excellent grandpa.
Q: What is your favorite sport to watch on television? A: I enjoy watching football and I enjoy watching golf. Q: What sports do you enjoy watching live? A: You know, I’m sort of indiscriminate with that. If I am at a live event, like going out and watching soccer, I love being on the field for that. I just watched volleyball. I love being in the gym for basketball. I enjoy walking the course with the golf team. When our tennis team is here, I enjoy watching that. I enjoy seeing our swim team and our water polo teams. I enjoy watching good competition. Q: Who is your favorite musical artist of all time? A: I love the Moody Blues and I love The Four Tops.
Q: How many grandkids do you have? A: Six. Q: When your kids were in sports, were you the type of parent that would yell at the referee or get really heated watching them? A: No, I wasn’t. I frequently stayed as far back in the background as I could. I coached them until they were 12 and then after that I told them that they needed to be coached by someone else. I watched them, I supported them, but I stayed in the background. Q: What is your favorite place on LMU’s campus? A: I could go with the Bluff, but everyone’s favorite place is the Bluff. I really think that my favorite place on campus, over where the coaches’ offices are, there is a little chapel there. You can go in and it sits about 24 people, but there is never anyone in there, so it is good to occasionally sneak in there and have a little peace and quiet.
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the boulders in Malibu Creek. There are several rocks you can jump off of that vary in height for every level of thrill-seeker. In addition to cliff-jumping, visitors can enjoy the park’s many hiking trails and swimmable rock pools. Make note, glass bottles and alcohol are banned from this park and this is strictly enforced. Before planning your visit, make sure you check the water conditions online to ensure a safe jump. 4. Take a flying trapeze class Where: Santa Monica Pier Cost: varies $35-$65 per class Difficulty: Low Although these classes get pricey, the Trapeze School New York (TSNY) provides once-in-a lifetime aerial experiences that double as great exercise. They offer silks, flying trapeze, static trapeze and trampoline classes weekly. These classes take place in an outdoor facility on the Santa Monica Pier. The available night classes are particularly enchanting when hanging lanterns and lights on the pier outline the course. These classes focus on building strength and developing flexibility. The trapeze and silk lessons specifically improve core and arm muscles while providing a unique way to work out and serves as an exciting memory to share with your friends.
3. Sign up for a running event Where: 2600 Barnard Way, Santa Monica Cost: varies around $45 Difficulty: Moderate Every month, fun run tours come through Los Angeles for 5k, 10k, half-marathon and marathon events to raise money for various charity organizations. This Sunday, Sept. 13, the Santa Monica Classic 5K & 10K Walk & Run will take place at Dockweiler State Beach to raise money for the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation. The race will supply race t-shirts for competitors, medals, refreshments and a wholesome workout near the Santa Monica Pier. The races begin at 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Check out L.A. event calendars online for upcoming races in Los Angeles including mud runs, color runs and electric runs. 2. Head to a sand dune for a true workout Where: Sand Dune Park at Manhattan Beach Cost: $1 Difficulty: High This steep sand dune tucked away in a residential neighborhood provides a popular training ground for intense workouts. You can choose to run or walk up the hill repeatedly for cardio and strength. If you are looking for a real workout that will make you sweat and push your body to its limit, then this is the hill for you. Sand Dune Park is a great spot for club athletes and regular Burns
Rec-goers. If you aren’t sure where to start, you can sign up fo an instructed class online. The top of the dune also has a beautiful view of downtown Manhattan Beach. If you’re lucky you might even see a celebrity, like Usher, running up this sandy slope with his personal trainer. 1. Take a hike Where: Runyon Canyon Cost: Free Difficulty: Moderate, 3.5 mile loop Better known as the “Hollywood Hike,” this dirt path leads to unparalleled views of downtown Los Angeles, the Pacific Ocean and the iconic Hollywood sign. This popular, dog-friendly hike is busy on the weekends but is a go-to trail for several students. You can walk the trail with your friends or treat it as a running loop. The steep hills make for an excellent cardio routine. If you have never been here before, you have surely seen it on countless Instagram posts, most likely involving sorority signs. If you’re not interested in making the hike, Runyon Canyon also hosts free yoga classes two to four times each day. This is one of the quintessential LMU experience, so be sure you make the trip before your time at LMU is up.
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played,” junior utility player and captain Matt Cuozzo said. “We played well against UCI… I think it has to do with the mentality change. The amount of game you play affects your game.” Long Beach State, despite being the weekend’s toughest opponent, may have actually been LMU’s best game. The Lions were either ahead or tied with the 49ers for over 15 minutes in the second, third and fourth quarter. However, the Lions could not hold their opponents at bay and had to settle for the 11-8 loss. “The second day against Long Beach, we went all out,” Cvetkovic said. “It was a super close game…People were exhausted by the end of it.” The coaching staff was happy with the team despite the losing outcome. “We had no problem with the offense this weekend,” Flood said. “We had problems with the defense but none on offense. We were able to score 12 goals against UCI. The offense was clicking, but I have a simple premise that you can win with one goal if you win 1-0.” The final game went along the same lines as LMU lost to Redlands University 10-8 for their fourth straight loss. A highlight of the weekend was senior attacker Milutin Mitrovic, scoring 12 goals, including nine goals in the first two games. The team wants to focus on the positives of the weekend, rather than focus on the four losses. “We definitely played as a team and improved on our communication,” Cvetkovic
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The Lions will have to recover from their losses in the UCSD Triton Invitational if they want to defeat their rival, the Pepperdine University Waves. LMU beat the Waves at Pepperdine, so it is now time to defend their home turf. The teams will play this Friday at Burns Aquatic Center.
said. “We also played bad when we lacked those things so we need to be more consistent with those.” The Lions will need to get over these losses quickly because they have a game coming up this Friday against Pepperdine University. “After the tournament, I told [the team] to just shake it off,”
Cuozzo said. “Of course, everyone is disappointed, but we have got to move on because we have a big game this Friday… We are not worried about the past, we are worried about the future.” The Waves are the Lions’ rival school in nearly every sport. LMU was able to defeat them last year at Pepperdine, so it
should get interesting when the Waves come to Burns Aquatic Center. This is eerily similar to last year, when the Lions lost their first four games and then got their first win against Pepperdine. The Lions will try to repeat history. “We are always confident going into our games. You can never not be confident going
into the pool,” Cuozzo said. “I think the guys are going to be ready to go. We will have a tough week of training and then be ready on Friday.” The water polo team will have to rebound from this terrible weekend if they want to defeat the Waves. If last year is any indication, they will be just fine.
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LMU men’s soccer added their fourth straight win for the season after Sunday’s 1-0 shutout against Boston College. The Lions finished the game with 12 shots, with four on goal. Sophomore forward Grant Sampson scored the only goal of the game for LMU within the first minute of playing time. LMU senior goalkeeper Paul Blanchette assisted the goal with a deep punt and was named the West Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Player of the Week. Blanchette made two strong saves against Boston, marking the 15th shutout of his LMU career. The Lions’ four-win streak is the best start to the season in program history.
CROSS COUNTRY Two LMU cross country runners, sophomore Jack Polerecky and junior Kayla de Bondt, took home individual titles on Sunday at the 2015 Mark Covert Classic. Polerecky led the men’s 8k with an impressive finish time of 25:13.15. De Bondt took first place for LMU in the women’s 5k race, finishing 17:48.79. Senior Kelli Sugimoto followed shortly behind at 18:17.34 to take third place. The Lions will compete on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Mustang Challenge Collegiate Invitational in Santa Clarita, California.
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Over the weekend, the freshman dorms competed against each other in various games including an egg toss, sack race and musical chairs.
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orking out at the Burns Recreation Center isn’t the only place you can work on your fitness. As your back-toschool workload starts to build up and your schedule gets busy, it can be hard to stay active. Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people don’t do homework all day. They just don’t. Below is a list of the best ways to get outside and maintain your summer bod. Grab a group of friends and try these five ways to stay active and enjoy the sunshine in L.A. 5. Go cliff-jumping Where: Malibu Creek State Park (40 minutes away from campus) Cost: $12 Difficulty: Low I went cliff-jumping here with the Ski and Snowboard Club and it’s still one my favorite memories from freshman year. This is a great way to spend a Saturday off campus with your friends. The adrenaline from this activity will make you oblivious to the fact that you are burning hundreds of calories while maneuvering up the rocky pathway to repeatedly jump off See Loose Talk Lo | Page 19
Men’s water polo hopes to gain a win against Pepperdine on Friday after a rough four-loss streak. Jack Sullivan Sports Editor
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The LMU men’s water polo team was the last team to start competing this season, and so far have gotten off to a rough start. The Lions currently sit 0-4 after going winless in the UCSD Triton Invitational in La Jolla, Calif. this past weekend. The Lions first faced off against Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens, a Division III school. The game was close throughout, and the Lions held the largest leads at 8-6 and 9-7. However, Pomona-Pitzer was able to score three straight goals in the final quarter to secure the win and defeat the Lions 10-9. “The first day we got down when we lost the first game,” said senior center Vuk Cvetkovic. “But we were able to recover and play well in the other games. The scores do not show how well we played.” The play against Pomona-Pitzer was a sore point, as many members of the team felt they could have beat the Division III school. “I think that the guys we have right now are playing to the competition we play,” Assistant Coach Shaun Flood said. “When we play a good team, we
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Despite the team’s rough start to the season, senior attacker Milutin Mitrovic scored 12 goals for LMU, including nine goals in the first two games this past weekend.
play good. When we play a team like Pomona or Redlands, nothing against them, they are good teams, but they are not as good as the other teams and I think we played down to them … It’s not what we should have done. We should have stayed the course and played our game.” After Pomona, the Lions had to face the two best teams of the weekend back to back, UC Irvine and Long Beach State University. UC Irvine is the No. 9 team in the nation and the 49ers are the sixth best team in
the country. As Flood said, the Lions played better against higher caliber teams, though the final scoreline did not necessarily reflect it. The Lions started out rough against UCI, trailing 6-1 after just over six minutes of play. However, the team was able to recover and cut the lead down to one with the score at 10-9. The Lions were unable to keep this pace up, as they then went on a six-minute scoreless streak and finished the game with a 17-12 loss. “Each game varied in how we See Water Polo | Page 19