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Loyola University • New Orleans • Volume 97 • Issue 8 • October 26, 2018

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The spinning 3D tunnel serves as the clown room at NOLA Nightmare. Guests were frightened by live-actors and special affects throughout the haunted house. CAITLYN REISGEN/The Maroon.

NOLA Nightmare rises from the grave By Caitlyn Reisgen cereisge@my.loyno.edu On the same grounds under the Huey P. Long Bridge, where the House of Shock terrified visitors for

years, the new haunted house, New Orleans Nightmare, debuted this year. This unique haunted house is owned by the 13th Floor Entertainment Group, who also owns other

haunts across the United States. These new owners transformed the haunted house with new frightening rooms, special effects and trained actors meant to thrill guests. Upon entrance to the grounds,

guests are immediately met with actors who lurk around the entrance to give a small taste of the scares to come once they enter the haunted house. Unlike the previous years, where

there were stage acts, these shows were replaced with a new attraction that New Orleans Nightmare offers which are three mini escape rooms,

See Nightmare, page 6

New snake species named after Loyola professor By Andres Fuentes aafuente@my.loyno.edu "Pseudalsophis thomasi," Robert Thomas said with the biggest grin on his face. The reason being, it's the name of a Galapagos snake that was named after him. Devoting nearly 40 years of his life to snakes, Thomas, director of the center for environmental communication, has named countless species after people he has admired over the years, but now he can finally say that there is snake named after him. "Thomas' racer," as the species is more commonly called, is a fast-moving snake with brown and cream stripes that is found on two islands in the Galapagos.

Thomas was initially involved with the discovery when a group of scientists wished to use his help in studying the snakes of the islands in a more detailed and high-tech fashion. "These Brazilian guys wanted to do a different kind of study where they looked at a molecular perspective," Thomas said. The group wanted to catalog the creatures with as much detail as possible. "They were looking at tissues and everything from molecules and DNA," Thomas said. The group relied heavily on Thomas' knowledge as he has been an expert in the islands' snakes since the 1970's. Once the team discovered the three new species, a

decision had to be made on what to call them. "They realized they had three new species, and they said, 'You know, we really want to name one of these snakes after you but you can't be an author. The rules won't allow that,'" Thomas said. "But you know, it's not that often that you get a species in the Galapagos Islands named after you." When Laura Jayne, director of student services for the school of mass communication, heard the news, she was not shocked. "I can't think of a better person to have a snake named after them. I think it's fantastic. He's one of the coolest professors that we have," Jayne said.

The "Thomas' Racer" is a snake found on two islands in the Galapagos. The snake was named after Robert Thomas who had been studying snakes for 40 years. MIGEUL RODRIGUES/AP.

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Loyola senior runs pumpkin patch with family By Andres Fuentes andresafue@gmail.com Fall break is typically filled with Netlfix binges, small road trips and maybe an essay or two, but for Rebekah Vensel, it’s always been about the pumpkins. Making the 1,140.3 mile trip every year to her town in Pennsylvania during the break, Vensel, music industry senior, uses her time off to help work on her family’s pumpkin farm, Punkin Point Farm. “Basically, I go home, I help sell, I help move around pumpkins, I help wherever my my mom needs me,” she said. “I have to go home to see the pumpkin farm, to be in slightly cooler weather and see the leaves actually fall.” The family farm was started 25 years ago by her father, Rick Vensel, out of the sheer curiosity of growing pumpkins. “I don’t really know why it started with pumpkins,” Rebekah Vensel said. “(Autumn) was when my dad tended to have a lot of free time so he was like, ‘I want to see how someone grows pumpkins.’ So he tried and he ended up loving it and it became his little side passion.” The small side project turned into something that grew larger than they expected, to the point where the family contracted an order of Amish Mennonites to keep up with the pumpkin demand. “Our whole town knows about (the farm),” she said. “My dad was the business manager for our local school district so everyone in that district basically bought their pumpkins at our home.” The pumpkin farm was where Vensel’s love for autumn started and it has done nothing but strengthen while she studies in New Orleans. “I love the fall,” she said. “I always dress kind of like it’s fall because I don’t know the difference. I don’t know how to dress ‘summer’.” Her love of the season can only go so far in the Louisiana weather but she finds another issue with the “pumpkin patches” in New Orleans. “That’s not the real thing,” Vensel said in regards to the pumpkin patches around the city.

For many viewers, watching the hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is about deciding who takes the seat as the next Supreme Court Justice. But for survivors of sexual assault, the national conversation is a lot more personal. The Rape Abuse and Incest National Network announced that, following the sexual assault allegations made against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, a record number of sexual assault survivors have reached out to the organization. “History shows us that when high-profile allegations such as these are in the news it often causes others to reach out too,” said company president Scott Berkowitz. Amy Jackson, the regional director of the New Orleans branch of the Sexual Trauma and Awareness Response organization, is experiencing this phenomenon locally, with the number of people reaching out to her organization up by 25 per-

Students fail to be vaccinated By Tyler Wann wtwann@loyno.edu

Rebekah Vensel (center), music industry senior, with Adren LaGrone, biology senior, (left) and Danely Romero, music with elective studies senior, (right) pose at the Punkin Point Farm. The farm is Vensel’s family-owned pumpkin farm in Pennsylvania.ANDRES FUENTES/The Maroon.

cific pumpkins to do that.” From knowing which type of pumpkin is best for the season to differentiating a fairytale pumpkin from a Cinderella pumpkin. Vensel knows her gourds from the time she spent on her farm but the farm may be coming to a close. Her father passed away four “I always kind of dress like it’s years ago, leaving the farm in fall because I don’t know the the hands of Vensel’s mother and grandmother. difference.” “They are my life role models because they work — Rebekah Vensel so hard,” she said. “I am very, Loyola senior very lucky I come from a family of strong women. My mom will do anything to keep everything up and running.” Despite her and her sibHer love of her farm and the icon- lings pitching in with the work, the ic fall fruit spreads even through her farm’s future is still cloudy. She said, “I don’t know how long friendship. “My friends are like, ‘Oh, we can the pumpkin farm will continue for, make pumpkin pie out of this reg- just because it’s a lot of work and ular, orange pumpkin’ and I’m like, my mother and grandmother are ‘No, you can’t. I’m sorry. They’re very getting older. They will continue dodifferent and you have to have spe- ing it until they can’t anymore and I “It’s literally pumpkins on pallets. There is no sense of fall. It’s just, ‘you pick up your pumpkin and you leave.’ It’s the experience that counts when you buy a pumpkin. I’ve always been very passionate about it. I’ve grown up with it,” she said.

will continue helping them anyway I can.” The farm may be a growing challenge to maintain but for fall break, the family gets together to celebrate the farm, honor their father and have their family fall photo shoot. “It’s important for me to go home and it’s also important every year for us to enjoy the fall because it was such a special thing in our past,” Vensel said. “We did everything we could to make it feel like fall.” From teaching her basic math to giving her a chance to practice her people skills, the farm has provided countless lessons and experiences that Vensel remembers each and every fall break. “I am not who I am without (the farm). I don’t think I learned anything more valuable than what I learned at the pumpkin farm. We don’t know why my dad decided on pumpkins, but he did and it’s served my family really, really well.”

Sexual assault takes center stage on Supreme Court By Tyler Wann wtwann@loyno.edu

cent. According to Jackson, this increase is not coincidental. “Often times people don’t recognize what happened to them as sexual assault. So, they may be listening to (a survivor) describe what happened to her, and that person realizes that what happened to them was a violation,” said Jackson. “They probably knew that it didn’t feel right, but until someone else spoke out about how difficult it was, they were unable to connect the dots.” She said that with the current news cycle revolving around sexual assault, it can be a difficult time for survivors, who may be reminded of their own experiences. “We live in a 24-hour news cycle. Especially with social media, we’re constantly being bombarded with news. We tell people that if you need to take a break from the news cycle, there’s no shame in it. It’s not worth your mental state,” she said. She recommended that survivors focus on self-care, whether that be unplugging from social media or

first it was indignation. I was so furious and frustrated.” “People can react in wildly difShe said that recent events have caused her to imagine ferent ways.” herself in Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford’s shoes. — Amy Jackson “I think it comes from the Regional director of the New Orleans place of being a woman and branch of the Sexual Trauma and Awarethinking ‘what if one day the ness Response organization guy that sexual assaulted me got nominated to be a supreme court justice. What would I do?’’’ she said. “This just getting enough sleep. But, she man has been in the public eye did note that when it comes to this for so long she’s probably thought kind of trauma, there is no set stan- about it every single time she’s seen dard. him anywhere.” “Sexual assault is an abnormal She said that despite the frustraevent. As such, there is no such tion of keeping up with the story, thing as a normal reaction to it,” she she continues to do so because of its said. “People can react in wildly dif- importance. ferent ways.” “I think it’s really going to set a Sexual assault survivor Sandra, precedent for how we deal with sexa Tulane student whose name has ual assault in the future and how been changed to protect her ano- important we think it is,” she said. nymity, found herself more frustrat- “so many women are going to lose ed by the allegations than anything faith in the justice system.” else. “I think I’m upset by it,” she said. “But I do think that came second. At

College students are failing to make the grade when it comes to being vaccinated for the flu, with less than half of students on college campus getting vaccinated. According to a 2017 survey done by the National Foundation for Infectious Disease, although 70 percent of students think being vaccinated is important, the rates for vaccination on campuses hover between eight and 39 percent. Their reasons for this ranged from thinking the vaccine doesn’t work, to thinking that they’re just too healthy to get sick. Atlanta doctor, Terry Banks, has heard it all before. “I think it’s a serious problem. But at the core of it, it’s a problem of education,” said Banks. She said that once they get to college, many students won’t see another doctor until something is already wrong. “We don’t get that opportunity to go after them and educate them about flu shots. I think that’s why you have that big difference when it comes to college students and the rest of the population,” she said. Banks said that college students may actually be at a higher risk of infection than the average population. “(College students) are more in contact than anybody else because they’re staying in the dorms. A lot of dorms have community restrooms. You’re sharing the restroom with a whole hall of people,” she said. “Why risk getting the flu?” Though she said, while the vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the disease, students should also wash their hands, and to be mindful of common areas. “Watch the other guy,” said Banks. According to the survey, many students skipped out on the vaccine because they felt as if they were healthy enough to not need it, and that they didn’t usually get sick. Banks said she likes to tell her patients to “never say never.” One way for universities to prevent students from getting sick that both the survey and Dr. Banks mentioned was to provide incentives to students, whether that be free food, gift cards, etc., with 61 percent of people surveyed saying they believe it would help incentivize people to go. “The school has to take the lead,” said Banks. Loyola University is putting that information to use this coming flu season. According to Clinical Operations Coordinator Dr. Amie Cardinal, students will be given a flu shot for free for students who have an insurance card, and a bag of “goodies” will be provided to anyone who receives the shot.

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Memorial designer 6 America has ten of them 7 Approve 8 Fin 9 Walk on air 10 Show with Kate McKinnon, to fans 11 Gabler’s creator 12 Relaxed 13 Ginger treats 18 Explosive situation, metaphorically 22 Mots __: perfect words 25 Concern in hiring practices 26 Old El __: Tex-Mex brand 27 Right away, in verse 28 Small change 29 Snooze 30 Off-white

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October 26, 2018 The Maroon

Reclaiming bodies, reclaiming the night Students participated in Take Back the Night on Oct. 24 in solidarity with sexual assault survivors. By Olivia Ledet ofledet@my.loyno.edu

Students from New Orleans universities gather at the Horseshoe for Take Back the Night. The rally brings together sexual assault victims and advocates on Loyola’s campus. HANNAH RENTON/The Maroon.

RIGHT: Students show their support through shirts, signs and candles. Community members came to listen to President Tetlow and Stephanie Boyd, the keynote speaker. CRISTIAN ORELLANA/The Maroon. LEFT: Attendees used homemade signs to show their support at the event. The attendees walked from the Horseshoe to Tulane’s campus. HANNAH RENTON/The Maroon.

Most nights on St. Charles Avenue are defined by revving cars and the hum of the streetcar line, but on Oct. 24, flickering candles and chants punctuated the streets with one purpose: to take back the night. Take Back the Night is an event held on Loyola’s campus every October for the past 27 years that advocates for an end to sexual and gender-specific violence while partnering with local universities for a peaceful protest. All of the New Orleans community was welcome to participate in the event led by Loyola, Dillard, Tulane, Xavier, University of New Orleans and Our Lady of Holy Cross College. “We think it’s important to spread awareness in every community so that you know what steps to take and who you can rely on,” said Marley Lee, biology freshmen at Dillard University. Tania Tetlow, university president and legal expert on domestic violence and sexual assault, was the opening speaker. “Your strength and your resilience takes my breath away and

is what has fueled me for so many years of doing this type of work so thank you,” Tetlow said. The candlelight vigil began at the Horseshoe outside of Marquette Hall while the Genesis Gospel Choir sang and the vigil ended in Qatar Ballroom on Tulane’s campus with a speak-out session where the floor was open to anyone who wanted to speak. Stephanie Boyd, Loyola Class of 2018 and survivor of sexual assault was the keynote speaker.

“We can all do better, and, for the sake of compassion, we must do better”— Stephanie Boyd A’18

Tabitha Richardson, mathematics senior, said the event facilitates critical conversations. “Ultimately, Take Back the Night is an amazing way to showcase to people that this generation won’t tolerate the silence that has been forced on many survivors due to stigma,” said Richardson.

Students from campus organizations gathered with signs and candles to show their support for sexual assault victims. The event has been going on for the past 27 years. HANNAH RENTON/The Maroon.

Beau, Loyola’s emotional support dog, helps students through ruff times By Henry Bean hwbean@my.loyno.edu Between moving away from home and learning to tackle exams, college can be a stressful time, but Loyola students have access to a four-legged friend to help them survive. Beau is a purebred golden retriever who is specially trained to help people with PTSD and extreme anxiety by leaning on them during serious episodes. He came to Loyola because of his owner, Laura Freirichs, vice president of marketing and communications, and he is now a fixture in the community. Beau is so popular within the Loyola community that he even has is own social media accounts and was given an official Loyola ID at the beginning of the 2017-

2018 school year. “When I came to work at Loyola, the opportunity existed to have him spend his days at school to help our students whenever they needed a little TLC due to test anxiety, homesickness, or if they were just needing some unconditional love,” Freirichs said. Beau is no stranger to anxiety either. When he was a young puppy, he suffered from extreme separation anxiety. Beau’s anxiety was so severe that he would rip apart a couch if he was left alone for more than 20 minutes, according to Freirichs. Nowadays, Beau is much more relaxed. He spends most of his time in the honors area on the first floor of the Monroe Library lounging with students as they study and chewing on Mardi Gras

throws. Frerichs said that two of Beau’s favorite activities are “eating soft serve ice cream and being with Loyola students.” Contrary to popular belief, students cannot “check out” Beau, but they can spend time with him in the library, feed him treats and take him on walks until 3 p.m on weekdays. Gab Greene, criminology and psychology sophomore, said that having Beau on campus is a “unique experience” that has made her feel more at home. “It’s just a really nice presence to have an animal,” Greene said. “It’s the one thing that you have to depend on. It’s never going to be mad at you. They’re never going to not show you love. “

Beau relaxes while students study in the honors office on the first floor of Monroe Library. Beau is an emotional support dog for Loyola students. ANDRES FUENTES/ The Maroon.

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October 26, 2018 THE MAROON

Film • Arts • Food • Music • Leisure • Nightlife

Slay Halloween with these tricks By Vanessa Alvarado vnalvara@my.loyno.edu @vanessanalva

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays for many spooky and not so spooky reasons. Who doesn’t love playing dress up? Halloween gives me the excuse not to be just Vanessa for the night. Being just Vanessa definitely is not a problem, but, sometimes a girl wants to be Britney Spears for the night. I have been an array of different personas for Halloween in my lifetime such as Michael Jackson, a cheerleader, an 80’s dancer (leg warmers are an amazing invention to keep you warm and cute in colder places like my hometown of Boston) and much more. However, there is much more to Halloween. As I have grown older I have come to realize the reality of Halloween and how to survive the night searching for candy or going through haunted houses. It can get pretty tiring, especially now that I have officially become a grandma, or dare I say, glamma, in a 21-year-old’s body.

Halloween can be a long night, just saying. You have to keep in touch with friends just to make sure someone doesn’t get lost along the way. Make sure you test Halloween makeup before! We definitely do not want allergic reactions when it’s go-time. Glitter makes everything better but not if it causes an allergic reaction. A tragic story featuring me and CVS glitter. That’s all I’m going to say.

The “Enter if You Dare” sign sat outside of a palm-reading tent at Scout Island Scream Park. The sign set the tone for park, as only the bravest souls should risk entering in the attractions. ERIN HAYNES/The Maroon.

City Park gets spooky with Scout Island

Don’t forget you have a phone flashlight and when in doubt, use it! I know it’s Halloween, but do you actually want to live in a scary movie? I can’t relate. I like feeling safe and sound.

By Erin Haynes

Halloween is about being socially spooky, safe and sensitive towards other people’s triggers. Stay sweet, Wolfpack!

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Scout Island Scream Park will leave the Wolf Pack howling as it adds itself to the list of already terrif ying Halloween attractions in New Orleans. For years, City Park has held spooky festivities to celebrate the holiday, like Ghost in the Oaks and the chilling Voodoo Music + Arts Festival. On Oct. 5th, City Park debuted yet another spine-chilling attraction, Scout Island Scream Park. Creator Jeff Borne, owner of The Mortuary and the Voodoo Festival, collaborated with City Park to bring a large-scale event that is carnival-themed with a haunting New Orleans twist. Borne said that having 12 years of experience running The Mortuary gave him an idea of what to fill the Scream Park with. The driving force of this project were the people who created it, as many directors, producers, and actors joined forces to construct this massive event. The park’s producers noted that their hard work seemed to pay off, as kick-off night brought in mammoth-sized crowds; those of whom were curious and excited for their night ahead. “We have a lot of media outlets putting us out, [so] this is going to be a bigger event than anyone expects,” said Rebecca Rodrigues, director of show production. The park is careful not to limit itself by putting age restrictions in place. It is open to all ages so that families can also enjoy the thrill of a new theme park. “It is a time for the kids to dress up, and later for the adults to let their hair down,” said a Scream Park guest. The scare-free times recommended for children are between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and the frights later in the night target young adults and older. Despite the ominous vibe, there is traditional carnival food and rides for average festival goer. Mandy Soyez, a University of New Orleans student said, “I came out because, well, it’s the new thing in the

Here are my tips and tricks on how to stay prepared for Halloween: Stay hydrated! It is not cute being dehydrated. Who likes feeling dizzy and queasy? Not me. Carrying a water bottle is handy. Plus, you need to wash down all that candy somehow. Bring a scrunchie! I am telling you, you will not regret it. Throw that hair up into a high pony and slay the night with this New Orleans humidity. Remember: A high ponytail is an iconic ponytail. Invest in a portable charger!

A ‘femme fatal(e)’ skeleton at the ‘Skeleton House’ on St. Charles. Vanessa advises everyone to remember to stay safe on Halloween. HANNAH RENTON / The Maroon.

Howlin’ Haunts Creepiest Places on Loyola’s Campus

Cont.: NOLA Nightmare where guests’ minds are put to the test as they have five minutes to escape the room. For those who fright easily, these escape rooms cost $5 and are less intimidating than other attractions. Sydney Gordon, psychology sophomore, is an actor who has been scaring guests at this location for years. When speaking about her time working at New Orleans Nightmare, she said, “New Orleans Nightmare has not even finished a whole season yet, and we have already been added as number eight in the top haunted houses in the country. I have been working at this location for six years. I love every second of what I do here.” In place of the previous controversial Satanic themes that the House of Shock boasted, this haunt brings various fears to life accompanied by many jump-scares to keep visitors on their toes. Some of the features of this new haunted house include a 3D clown-themed room, where guests are given glasses to see the 3D paintings on the walls by a graffiti artist, a laser swamp that looks and almost feels like guests are walking through a swamp and many gory and realistic props. This attraction is not recommended for children under 12, pregnant women and people who experience epilepsy, asthma and heart issues. Additionally, after Halloween on Nov. 2nd and 3rd, New Orleans Nightmare will feature a special event called “Blackout”

city. Also, because they are serving good food!” Alongside a few classic carnival staples like a Ferris wheel and “The Scrambler,” Scream Park’s Halloween-themed sections include three “Haunts” and three “Fright Zones.” The Haunts are “Zombie Outbreak Battlefield,” a zombie-themed laser tag, the “Scream Factory,” a clown-themed haunted house, and “Devil’s Swamp.” “Devil’s Swamp” is a 25 to 30-minute self-guided group tour, that allows guests to travel along the swamp’s natural pathway, as the designated group leader holds their only source of light, a lantern. The three Fright Zones include the pirate-themed “Blood Bayou” “The Horseman’s Fright Zone” inspired by Sleepy Hallow, and “Cirque du Fear,” which includes characters from a carnival’s freak show. While the attractions themselves are frightening alone, it is the actors who bring them to life. According to guests who exited the Scream Factory, they noted that their experience was “terrifying, because it was narrow and there was no way to get out…you cannot avoid the scary actors.” The park employs over one hundred actors, who were casted and given the chance to craft their own characters.Their hard work and long hours of practicing paid off as guests were frightened to tears by their undoubtedly believable actions. Although they’re too busy spooking guests to say so, people may not see how proud the actors are of their creations. In fact, most actors were in character hours before the park began, in order to give their best performances. For example, posing as a Transylvanian vampire who sacrificed his immortal life to serve the guests of the park, Roy the Vampire is just one of many freakish actors. “[I am] of the most devilish ghouls in this place, and I intend to suck their blood and scare them,” said Roy in a Transylvanian accent. Roy was happy to show guests what they came for.

(TOP) An actor clangs cymbals together and lurks on the outside of the haunted house. (LEFT) A hearse advertising NOLA Nightmare sits outside the haunted house. (RIGHT) An actor inside the haunted house waves his arms at guests. NOLA Nightmare is owned by the 13th Floor Entertainment Group and replaced House of Shock which had a long reign of terrors. CAITLYN REISGEN/The Maroon.

where visitors can experience the haunted house in complete darkness with the only source of light being a flashlight. Another actor, Cameron Brosonski, has been working at this location since he was young alongside his father. “My dad and I have been working at this place since it was the House of Shock. For me, that’s at least 13 years of spending my Halloweens at this haunted house, and I have a lot of fun doing it” he said.

“When the 13th Floor took over as owners, a lot has changed at this haunted house for the better, and I’m looking forward to what they have planned for the years to come.”

The Ferris wheel is one of many traditional carnival rides located at Scout Island Scream Park on Oct. 5. The park intertwines the traditional circus with a thrilling Halloween twist. ERIN HAYNES/The Maroon.

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Column: Saints going for broke ANDREW LANG Sports Editor Mass communication major awlang@my.loyno.edu

Amani Bryant poses in the University Sports Complex. Bryant was hired Sept. 24 as an assisstant coach for both the cross country and the track and field programs. SIDNEY OVROM / The Maroon.

Amani Bryant sprints to new position By Cody Downey cadowney@my.loyno.edu @codyalexdowney

From student athlete to volunteer coach to now assistant head coach, the move to working with Loyola’s cross country and track and field teams is just another hurdle for Amani Bryant to jump over. Head Coach Kevin Licht hired Bryant on Sept. 24 and said he is excited about Bryant joining the team, calling her a standout among the candidates. Licht called her a stand out from the other candidates. “She’s a very caring and nurturing coach that is going to do a great job working with our athletes to help them grow in all areas of their lives,” Licht said. Along with the attitude she brings

to the team, Bryant brings years of experience to the team. Prior to becoming a coach, Bryant was an athlete for Florida State University where she was named All-American and became a Southeastern Conference champion. In more recent years, she has served the role of a volunteer assistant coach at Pennsylvania State University. “I’m coming from Pennsylvania State University where I coached sprints, hurdles and relays for NCAA Championship qualifiers on both the men and women’s side,” Bryant said. Bryant’s job will be working with and recruiting athletes in the sprints, jumps and hurdles groups. “I have high-level experience as both a coach and an athlete and I think that makes the process even

more special,” she said. “I know exactly what it takes to perform at a high level and to cultivate that atmosphere for a team.” However, even more important than the workload, Bryant said she believes that her new environment is one that is mutually beneficial for the athletes and staff. According to Bryant, Loyola’s team atmosphere allows for both groups to feel like they are equally supported. “To be surrounded by such optimism and care while also being so driven is really a huge privilege,” Bryant said. “Anytime you get to do what you love in an environment where there’s such pride placed in being positive and doing things the right way, you really have to consider it as the blessing it is.”

The New Orleans Saints are all in this season. The Saints announced the acquisition of cornerback Eli Apple from the New York Giants for a 2019 fourth-round draft selection and a 2020 seventh-round draft selection Tuesday Oct. 23. This was done presumably to help fix a passing defense that has allowed 294 yards per game according to ESPN. Another indicator that the Saints were aiming for the Super Bowl was the trade for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. The Saints gave the Jets a 2019 third-round draft pick in return for Bridgewater and a 2019 sixth-round pick just to add a talented backup in case quarterback Drew Brees gets hurt. The Saints obviously feel this team can compete at the highest level and the team’s 5-1 record backs it up. Rather than rest on their laurels they are aggressively trading picks to try to improve the team’s

weaknesses. The Saints are slated to have only a second-round, fifthround, two sixth-round and a seventh-round draft pick in the 2019 draft due to the Bridgewater and Apple trades as well as the trade to move up to select defensive lineman Marcus Davenport in the first round of the 2018 draft. This team is built for success now, but the future is unsure. Brees is 39. Bridgewater’s contract expires after this year. The Saints’ young stars like wide receiver Michael Thomas, running back Alvin Kamara and cornerback Marshon Lattimore are all on cheap rookie contracts now, but when they come up for extension in several years, the Saints will either have to lose very talented players or pay them, limiting their flexibility. The Saints are rightly doing what they can to make this version of the team the best it can be even if it hinders their future. They are doing it because they are contenders and know how fast the window for contention can close shut. The ideal window is now. They have one of the best ever at quarterback. They have young, talented players. They need to strike while the iron is hot and it will only get cooler if they let it sit.

In this Aug. 2, 2018, file photo, New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple works out during NFL football training camp in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants traded Apple to the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, Oct. 23. 2018. JULIO CORTEZ / Associated Press.

Tiffany Willis adds fresh perspective for Loyola’s Pelicans and former NBA commissioner get into a spat competitive dance and cheer teams By Jill Oddo jmoddo@my.loyno.edu @jill_oddo

It is all quiet on campus as the sun prepares to rise, but Loyola’s dance and cheer teams are making noise already practicing bright and early at 6:30 a.m., new Competitive Cheer and Dance Assistant Coach Tiffany Willis is just getting her day started with her cup of coffee and occasional yelling “five, six, seven, eight.” The New Orleans native is an early riser waking up at 5:15 a.m. to make sure she is in the gym by 6:15. “I started dancing when I was four-years-old. I was a stepper at Archbishop Chapelle High School, then a dancer at the University of New Orleans for two years,” said Willis. After a two-hour practice, Willis twirls her way to her job as a legal assistant. “Coach Tiffany’s application happened to land on my desk so I called her and we talked for 30 min-

utes. I knew there was something special about her,” Head Competitive Cheer and Dance Coach Rickey Hill said. Willis has been coaching since 2009. She and Hill will be working closely together to help both teams prepare for competition season coming up in the spring, helping to clean up their routines. “Coach Tiffany’s Tiffany Willis joined the competitive cheer and dance teams strengths are in hipas the assisstant coach. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Willis. hop, pom, cleaning and technique. She choreographs and is to form them into one unit. They cleans, which really takes pressure are all beautiful individual dancers, off of the girls,” Hill said. but I want to take their technical Coming off of a big year, getting skills to another level,” Willis said. the last spot for nationals, Hill is With her background, Loyola’s looking to build off that momentum dance team will look for even better with Willis’ perspective. results as they look to dance their “My goals for Loyola’s dance team way back to nationals next spring.

By Andrew Lang awlang@my.loyno.edu @langand87

Former NBA commissioner David Stern criticized current Pelicans General Manager Dell Demps over his handling of the Chris Paul trade in an interview with Sport’s Illustrated’s Chris Ballard.

“But Dell Demps is a lousy general manager and none of those players are currently with the team anymore, and he may lose Anthony Davis.” — David Stern former NBA Commissioner “(Demps) had agreed to (trade Paul to the Lakers for) Kevin Martin and Luis Scola or something, and I said we can do better than that.... And the next trade was (to the Clippers for) Eric Gordon and Al-Farouq

Aminu and what we thought was a really great draft pick, the 10th pick, which turned out to be Austin Rivers. At least those three and someone else (center Chris Kaman). But Dell Demps is a lousy general manager and none of those players are currently with the team anymore, and he may lose Anthony Davis,” Stern said. The New Orleans Pelicans released their own statement on twitter in response saying they were “very disappointed to read the inappropriate and inaccurate comments” of Stern. The Pelicans also reaffirmed their faith by saying they have the “utmost confidence” in Demps. The Pelicans went on to throw a little subtle shade in Stern’s direction at the end of the release by citing their happiness with the current NBA commissioner. “Finally, our organization is excited and proud to be part of the NBA and innovative leadership of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.”

EDITORIAL

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Students gather in front of Marquette Hall for Take Back the Night on October 24. Students and community members gather to advocate for sexual assault victums. CRISTIAN ORELLANA/TheMaroon.

Sexual violence can be a hard topic to talk about. Amy Jackson, head of the New Orleans branch of the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response organization, has said that “sexual assault is an abnormal event. As such, there is no such thing as a normal reaction to it.” With a news cycle that has made the conversation topic almost inescapable, it’s important to remember that if you’ve dealt with this before, you are going to have your own path to recovery. And even if you’re not ready to seek help, we want you to know that if you need

it, we at Loyola are here for you. Loyola offers many different avenues of support for survivors of sexual assault, but there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. The best one is going to be the one that you’re comfortable with. It’s easy to say that when this happens, the proper course of action is to report it and let the police deal with it. But we know it’s not that easy. If you feel ready to come forward, we have great Title XI coordinator who help you through the process. Dr. Diana Ward is stationed on the second floor of the Dana Center, and she will do her

best to make the reporting process as easy as possible. But whether or not you decide to report, it’s important to take care of yourself day to day as well. And once again, this is going to look differently for everyone. Of course it’s important to practice self-care during times of acute stress: getting enough sleep, eating well, etc.. But for some, selfcare can be just turning off the TV. Jackson recommended that if hearing about sexual assault on the news is going to be triggering, then sometimes it’s best to just take a break from the hearing

about it. According to Jackson, it’s not worth your mental state. No matter what self-care looks like to you, sometimes it just makes it easier to know that you’re not alone. That’s what makes events such as the Take Back the Night march so important. Watching the news cycle can be discouraging. For every two steps we take forward, it can seem like we take a step back. That’s why it’s nice to know that no one has to face this issue by themselves. We may not win every battle, but even the losses we don’t have to face alone.

OPINION

October 26, 2018 THE MAROON

CRISTO DULOM English writing freshman

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Coco is a vibrant, deep and aurally pleasing movie. It is a fun story and has a plethora of likeable characters. The movie illustrates the traditions of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in an enjoyable way to all audiences and includes a healthy balance of both English and Spanish whilst not diminishing the Mexican culture that the movie focuses on. The story of Coco covers important themes like living up to their family expectations versus their own wants. Miguel, the protagonist of the movie, struggles with his family’s want for him to be a shoemaker as he wants to be a musician. It also preaches an important message of respecting history and family past, as important lessons can be learned from elders in a family. The strong roots in the importance of family throughout the movie make watching it a fun time for any person. Story aside, the images in the movie are breathtaking. The vibrant, warm and cool colors that run throughout the depiction of the Land of the Dead (which most of the movie takes place in) create a simul-

taneous presence of the life in the afterlife with the warm oranges, and separation from life which the blues and purples embody. This interesting artistic perspective invokes the important connection the Mexican culture has to the afterlife and the dead whilst still maintaining the barrier that exists between life and death. All the humans that are in the Land of the Dead have the iconic calavera (sugar skull) design with intricate ornamentations and painting running across all their faces. The spirit animals in the Land of the Dead are colored with vibrant, neon colors that fit perfectly with the popping images that Coco produces throughout the movie. Simply listening to the movie is a delight. The iconic Son Jarocho guitar and Mexican-esque music draws the audience straight into the movie’s atmosphere. Fun and upbeat songs like “Un Poco Loco” and the intense ballad “La Llorona” truly shape the feeling of the movie. The songs of the movie immerse the audience in the Mexican culture, and still does not ostracize the English-speaking audience as there are a few songs that have English parts to them. These songs build the bridge between English and Spanish and can have anyone humming the fun tunes down the street. Coco is a great movie that captures the essence of Day of the Dead, and presents it in a fun and easily-digestible way for all audiences

A woman dressed in a catrina costume poses for a portrait during the annual Catrinas Parade, as part of Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, culminating with visits to the graves of departed loved ones on Nov. 1 and 2. The figure of a skeleton wearing broad-brimmed hat was first done as a satirical engraving by artist Jose Guadalupe Posada sometime between 1910 and his death in 1913, to poke fun at women who pretended to be European by dressing elegantly and as a critique of social stratification. CHRISTIAN PALMA/AP.

across the world. The movie features important messages that Day of the

Dead teaches, such as respecting elders and family tradition and how

these messages are compatible with modern and changing cultures.

En la vida o la muerte, Monseñor Oscar Romero es mi santo BERTA ALVARADO Data quality assurance specialist

bertaa25@ gmail.com El 14 de Octubre 2018 fue el día más feliz de mi vida, que aunque no pude estar en Roma, en el Vaticano para presenciar la canonización de Monseñor Oscar Romero, quien lucho por todos los más desfavorecidos del país más pequeño de Centroamérica, El Salvador, ahora ya es Santo y su muerte sigue impune. En el año 1982 yo tuve el valor de emprender una travesía e emigrar al país más poderoso, los Estados Unidos, escapando de una guerra sin sentido. Que dejo tantas muertes de las cuales siguen impunes porque la injusticia de un régimen corrupto aún sigue para la voz de los sin voz. No es fácil ser inmigrante en un país extraño donde me tuve que enfrentar a diferente cultura, aprender un nuevo idioma, para poder salir adelante y no estancarme a pensar lo que había dejado atrás en mi

pequeño “pulgarcito”. No recuerdo haber tenido una adolescencia feliz en mi propio país, me sentía presa y agobiada de ver tanta sangre correr y muertes a la orden del día. En las horas de comida no sabía si podía terminar porque lo único que esperaba era oír las balas tronaran y buscar refugio para poder salvar mi propia vida. Muchos hablaban de Dios pero yo no entendía, porque jamás mi familia me expuso a llevar una religión. A la orden del día aprendí amar a Dios estando en Estados Unidos en el año 1983 gracias a una familia que ayudaron a mi esposo y yo a evangelizarnos, para poder casarme con el hombre que comparto mi vida desde esos años tan duros que pasamos. Desde entonces tuvimos una gran devoción por Monseñor Romero y empezamos a organizarle las misas cada aniversario de su muerte, el 24 de Marzo. Siempre pedía a Dios que algún día iba ser Santo por haber tenido el valor de ser la voz de los sin voz en mi país El Salvador. La vida no ha sido fácil pero doy gracias a Dios, por este bello país que me acogió y pude sobresalir y formar una bella familia, ahora en este país vivimos cosas difíciles de las

cuales son tristes para nosotros los inmigrantes porque aun siendo Ciudadana Americana siento el dolor de mis hermanos Latinos por tantas leyes injustas que no tienen sentido por capricho de los humanos. Pero a comparación de lo que estamos viviendo, esto sigue siendo un paraíso donde me siento libre de ir algún lugar y compartir, sin escuchar disparos a cada instante. Cada día pido a Dios que hallan más personas como lo fue Monseñor Romero, ahora Mi Santo Romero de Las Américas, que tengan el valor de defender a los más desfavorecidos. En lo poco que puedo, soy la voz de los sin vos como me enseñó el Santo Romero, ayudando a las personas de la tercera edad en los asilos en Boston, especialmente a los que no saben defenderse en el idioma Ingles.

“Debo decirle que, como cristiano, no creo en la muerte sin resurrección: Si me matan, resucitaré en el pueblo salvadoreño.” -Santo Óscar Romero

A priest holds a picture of martyred Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero prior to a canonization ceremony in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. ANDREW MEDICHINI/ AP.

A man holds a poster of Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero during a precession, in San Salvador, El Salvador, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. SALVADOR MELENDEZ/AP.

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LOYOLA STUDENTS FREE* Oct. 26 & 27 at 7:30 pm at Nunemaker Hall

Tickets at ThatsNotTango.com ASTOR PIAZZOLLA, A LIFE IN MUSIC

Lesley Karsten assumes the role of Piazzolla, chronicling the life of an imaginative and restless spirit who betrayed practically everyone who loved him on his way to becoming one of the top composers in the world. His music is performed live by three virtuoso musicians. “Bursting with erotic energy” – NY Times

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“Captures the soul of an artist in 90 minutes” – Pasión Argentina USA

* Tickets are available online until 5pm on the day of the performance. Limit one per person. Valid student ID must be presented for each ticket before entering the venue. Additional tickets may be available at Nunemaker beginning at 6:30 on the night of the performance.