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The Department of Justice announced in August that it would not renew its contracts with the 13 privately-run federal prisons in America, represented by the blue bars. The 46 private detention centers holding inmates for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, shown here as red bars, will remain open.

Private prisons stay open after DOJ cuts By Colleen Dulle mcdulle@loyno.edu

What is the value of a human life? Apparently it's $81.23 per day, according to the fees paid to the largest private prison company in the country, the Corrections Corporation of America. That's how much the company makes per inmate per day, its 2015 financial report said. After expenses, the company pockets $24.61 for every day an inmate is in one of its facilities. In many cases, according to a report issued by the Jesuit Social Research Institute, many of the people held in those facilites aren't even criminals. Often, they are people being held on immigration violations, awaiting rulings on whether they have legal standing to stay in the United States. Omar Hassan, a Somalian refugee living in Phoenix, Arizona, waited 14 years for a ruling on his appeal to stay in the States. As a refugee, he could not be deported to Somalia, but Immigration and Customs Enforcement tracked him down at work anyway and took him to a private detention center in Florence, Arizona, the report said. "I had never been in detention in my life. I had never even been in a police station in my life. I am scared. They don’t tell you what they are doing. You feel that you are at the mercy of someone else’s hand. It makes you feel like someone from another

planet. There was no humanity in it. There was no nothing in it," Hassan told JSRI in a 2011 interview from the shelter for homeless immigrants where he was living. Hassan was detained in Florence for five months. "I don’t have a criminal record. I don’t even have a traffic ticket. And all I did since I came here was work," Hassan said. He said his work permit had not expired. "If this is happening to someone like me, it can happen to anyone else." Private prisons, such as the detention center highlighted in the report, have rapidly fallen out of favor among college students and the Department of Justice alike. That discontent hit close to home at the end of the spring semester, when a student-led divestment movement urged Loyola to explore divesting from private prisons. And Loyola isn't alone: Columbia University became the first university to divest from private prisons during summer 2015, and the University of California and California State University Los Angeles followed suit. Environmental studies sophomore Anthony Rizzi is a member of Divest Loyola, which spearheaded the push for the university to divest from private prisons and fossil fuels. Rizzi said that the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president, had agreed to divest some of the university's endowment from the private prison companies in which it holds

shares, including the Corrections Corporation of America. "Progress can always be done faster, but we are making progress nonetheless," Rizzi said. "We're just going to keep working with Fr. Wildes to divest as much money as possible." Students aren't the only group opposing private prisons. The Department of Justice also announced last month that it would either limit or not renew its contracts with for-profit federal prisons, after a department study found the prisons to be less safe and less effective than those the government runs. This means that within the next five years, all 13 private federal prisons the Justice Department oversees will not have their contracts renewed. The movement to divest from private prisons has gained traction in part because the companies are seen to have a vested interest in keeping incarceration rates high, even though mass incarceration disproportionally affects minorities. More inmates means more profits for the prison companies. Since the Justice Department's decision to let its contracts expire, the Corrections Corporation of America's stock value has nearly halved, motivating more investors to jump ship. Still, the Justice Department's decision won't affect the many private prisons holding inmates like Hassan for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is a branch of

Homeland Security, not Justice. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, accounted for nearly a quarter of the Corrections Corporation of America's $1.7 billion revenue last year, according to the corporation's financial report. Over the last three years, ICE has provided a larger proportion of the company's revenue — a number that may continue to grow as the Department of Justice pulls its funding from the company. ICE has used prison-like detention centers operated by private prison companies like the Corrections Corporation to hold its inmates since 1987, when privatization was growing to accommodate the increasing numbers of prisoners jailed during President Ronald Reagan's "war on drugs," according to a report from legal information website FindLaw. ICE uses the detention centers to ensure that immigrants who are being considered for removal from the country are present at their hearings and, if they don't have legal standing to stay in the U.S., that they can be deported. Private detention centers now handle about two thirds of the immigrants detained by ICE — around 33,000 inmates per day in 46 facilities, according to a report by The Intercept, an online news site. These 46 facilities will remain open while only 13 private prisons run by the Department of Justice lose their federal funding.

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Coroner releases causes of student deaths By Haley Pegg hapegg@loyno.edu

Spokesmen for New Orleans Coroner Jeffrey Rouse have revealed the causes of death of two Loyola students who died last semester, Kyra Koman and Juliano Mastroianni. According to Mason Harrison, Rouse’s former spokesman, Koman’s death has been attributed to an accidental overdose of multiple substances, including cocaine and heroin. Jason Melancon, Rouse’s current spokesman, has confirmed Mastroianni’s cause of death as a heroin overdose. Koman, music freshman, was found unresponsive in Biever Hall the morning of Feb. 13. The New Orleans coroner pronounced the 19-year-old dead at the scene. A native of Winchester, Mass., Koman was known on campus for her musical talent and kindness. Mastroianni, international business sophomore, was found dead in his bedroom in Cabra Hall the evening of April 14, according to a statement from the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president. Mastroianni was the third Loyola student to die last semester, and was wellknown on campus for his charming personality. The coroner will give a presentation on heroin and opiates on Monday, Sept. 19 in Nunemaker Hall at 7 p.m.

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Loyola unites for racial justice By Nicholas Morea nbmorea@loyno.edu

The Rev. Ed Vacek, S.J., greets a student at the Mass of the Holy Spirit Sept. 8. The Mass is a Jesuit tradition dating to the sixteenth century.

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Mass of the Holy Spirit empasizes inclusion By Jessamyn Reichmann jjyoung2@loyno.edu

Loyola cancelled 11 a.m. classes Thursday, Sept. 8, for an almost 500-year-old Jesuit tradition: Mass of the Holy Spirit. The Mass took place last Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Church. Despite the event’s religious affiliation, the atmosphere welcomed all communities. Many students attended and sat with campus groups in which they were involved like Greek life and sports teams. The Mass opened with what has become a Loyola tradition: Wolf Pack athletes walked approximately 200 yards of bright red fabric from behind the altar to encircle the congregation. The fabric represented the Holy Spirit embracing the com-

munity. Following the ribbon, ballet dancers leaped down the center aisle while orchestra members and singers raised their instruments and voices in reverence. A representative from each college processed after the dancers, each carrying the banner of their respective college, followed by a crucifix and seven Jesuit priests. Amy Watkins, marketing junior, has attended every Mass of the Holy Spirit since her freshman year and appreciated the service’s emphasis on diversity this year. During the Mass, Interim Chief Diversity Officer Liv Newman read the first reading on wisdom. “I do think Liv Newman speaking was interesting,” Watkins said. “Also, [administrators] appointing some-

one in that position, I think it’s sort of a beginning step for Loyola.” For some, the Mass was more than a religious ceremony. It was a time for the Loyola community to come together as one. Jordan Lassiter, graphic design freshman, said last week’s Mass was more inclusive than those he has attended in the past at other Jesuit schools. “I’ve been to plenty of Masses of the Holy Spirit, yet the Mass here focused on bringing everyone in,” Lassiter said. “It was more focused on seeking justice and what’s right in the world.” Lassiter said he felt empowered and ready to be the change the world needs. After Newman’s reading, the Rev. Greg Waldrop, S.J. presented his

homily, emphasizing love, hope and truth in the current academic year. “At this Jesuit university, in the chapel, in the lecture hall, in the chemistry lab, in a courtside huddle, without embarrassment and often implicitly, threaded through all the many matters that occupy us in this educational venture, love comes first, compassion comes first, justice comes first,” Waldrop said. Waldrop also emphasized the university’s pursuit of truth, which he said was a search that would never end. “It’s the truth that is never satisfied,” he added. “Always striving, probing, clarifying, which in our best moments here in this academic community characterizes our work and our creativity.”

Campus sororities welcome over 100 women on ‘bid day‘ By Starlight Williams slwillia@loyno.edu @star_lightw

Loyola’s four National Panhellenic Conference sororities welcomed a total of 102 women to their chapters during formal recruitment “Bid Day” Monday. After a weekend long recruitment, which lasted Friday evening through Sunday night, 102 women accepted bids from Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta and Theta Phi Alpha Sept. 12. Ellie Diaz, vice president of recruitment, said recruitment at Loyola is unique compared to most other universities. “It’s not that two week long, 16 different sororities you have to go through just to meet them for a short amount of time,” Diaz said. “We are focusing on the relationships that we make throughout recruitment and not just whose room had the most flowers. We really want the girls to know that we have an authentic sisterhood in each of our chapters.” Authenticity was exactly what Marilyn Johnson, a new member of Theta Phi Alpha, said she was looking for when researching about Loyola Greek life. “I grew up in a state school city in Kentucky, and my initial perception of Greek life could not have been more negative,” Johnson said.

“I came to Loyola my freshman year with a judgmental attitude toward anything affiliated with sororities, but Loyola completely changed that for me. I was so impressed with the amount of love and support that the sorority communities give each other and wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself.” Diaz said she doesn’t want women to allow stereotypes to dissuade them from joining a sorority. She said just because stereotypes exist doesn’t mean students shouldn’t give Greek life, especially Greek life at Loyola, a chance. “My favorite thing is when someone says ‘Wow, you don’t look like a sorority girl,’ and my favorite response is ‘Well, what is a sorority girl?’” Diaz said. “Everybody has their different qualities and characteristics.” While students will have to wait until next semester to go through recruitment for a National Panhellenic Conference sorority, there is still time for those interested in joining one of the three National Pan-Hellenic Council sororities on campus. NPHC sororities include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The information session, “Meet the Greeks,” will occur Sept. 22 in the Audubon Room. Elyse Harrison, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. president, said those interested should begin re-

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Madeline Ringwald, Mary Ann Florey, Kris Bradley, Bree Guggenheim and Jana Woo were five of 26 women who ran home to Gamma Phi Beta on “Bid Day.” “Bid Day” took place Monday, as Loyola’s four National Panhellenic Conference sororities welcomed over 100 women total to their chapters.

searching which sorority might suit them best. “You would be surprised how much you find on the internet,” Harrison said. “A lot of time people ask questions that could have been Googled, which just shows me that you haven’t been doing your research and you are not taking it seriously.” “It also helps to attend programs hosted by that sorority, so you can get a feel of not the sorority as a whole, but how that sorority is on campus, because every chapter has their own unique identity,” she added. Harrison and Diaz both agreed

sorority life can be fun, but said it is more than stereotypes might suggest, with goals such as bettering campus and local communities and the women within the organizations. “I think a lot of people expect Greek life to be just fun, like hanging out and going to parties and wearing letters,” Harrison said. “But Greek life is a lot of work and that goes for any sorority or fraternity. We have service events and programs, things we have to do from a business aspect, so when people expect that Greek life is one big party they need to realize that it’s just not true.”

Loyola hosted United for Racial Justice Week starting Sept. 12 to bring the university community together in combating racial injustice. Across campus, students learned about topics of race through integrated classroom discussion and short seminars held in Nunemaker Auditorium and Monroe Library. History professor Ashley Howard and several of her colleagues, along with the Office of Mission and Ministry, spearheaded the week’s development. According to Howard, racial tensions have increased across the United States in recent months, and Loyola needed to come together to combat conflicts of racial differences. “In light of several racially charged incidents this summer, including the death of Baton Rouge man Alton Sterling and the subsequent protests, we knew that as a community we needed to come together to better understand these issues,” Howard said. With an approaching national election in November, the intersection of race and voting rights was also a hot topic of the week. “With states increasingly enacting laws that would have once violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965, it is important that we all recognize the role law can play in excluding certain people from the polity,” Howard said. She said students were encouraged to think about ways in which the Loyola community could move forward with new knowledge of racial justice. She also described ways professors have handled racially targeted discussion. “Classrooms are a sacred place and I fully respect a professor’s right to teach what he or she feels is most valuable,” Howard said. “Discussions on diversity, in its many forms, belong in every discipline. Some of the great ideas that I have heard are trans-cultural nursing approaches, reading Cornel West and Shakespeare in conversation, diversity in STEM fields and indigenous rights in the United States.” Rae Taylor, criminal justice professor, said her primary classes focus all semester on how race affects individuals and communities in terms of human rights and said those conversations need to be integrated into campus-wide discussion. “Understanding the effects of race (and) ethnicity, as well as the intersection of race with other dimensions such as sex (and) gender, class, religion, disability, etc. is fundamental to understanding any social problem,” Taylor said. Nicole Schmidt, psychology sophomore, said she was enrolled in a first-year seminar with Taylor last year that discussed issues of racial injustice and hyper-incarceration and said discussion of those issues should not be reserved for one class or one week of the semester. “Honestly, this week should be every day where we educate ourselves and stay aware of our own prejudices,” Schmidt said about Loyola’s United for Racial Justice Week.

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WORLDVIEW briefs No more cable boxes The Federal Communications Commission proposed a plan on Sept. 8 to require cable companies to provide apps that could be used on devices made by tech companies like Roku or Apple, which would eliminated a need for a cable box. Initially, the FCC wanted to make cable companies provide feeds and channel information to other devices, like Xbox and Apple TV. Both television and cable companies were in opposition to this proposal, and it received criticism from lawmakers and the U.S. Copyright Office. A new plan was released last week in order to reach a common ground with cable industries, which will be voted on this month by the FCC.

Clinton comes down with pneumonia On Sunday, while attending a memorial service for the 15th anniversary of 9/11, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton abruptly left after feeling “overheated.” After this incident, Clinton’s campaign released a statement from her physician announcing that she has been suffering with an allergy-related cough, and that she was diagnosed with pneumonia during a visit on Friday. This announcement also explained the coughing spell she experienced at her Labor Day rally in Cleveland, Ohio. The diagnosis has resulted in Clinton cancelling previously scheduled campaign events. People with pneumonia typically take between one to three weeks to recover.

Gates loses title of world’s richest, immediately gains it back Associated Press

This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at 09:45 a.m. EDT shows post-tropical cyclone Hermine continuing to slowly move northwards towards southern New England, with the outer cloud bands making their way onshore. Hermine is expected to continually slowly move northeastward, with tropical storm warnings up for much of the southern New England coastline. Much of the eastern United States remains under high pressure and clear, although more thunderstorms are developing along the Gulf Coast.

Hurricanes have become less frequent recently By Nick Reimann nsreiman@loyno.edu @nicksreimann

When Hurricane Hermine formed in the Gulf of Mexico and reached hurricane strength on Sept. 1, it ended the longest period without a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico in recorded history. The 1,080 day drought of hurricanes in the gulf started after Hurricane Ingrid dissipated in September of 2013. Until Hermine, no storms reached the 74 mph threshold necessary to be classified as a hurricane. The lack of hurricanes in the gulf coincided with another hurricane-related drought, as well— one that Hermine also put an end to. From 2009 to September 2016, there were only four hurricanes that struck the U.S., lowest in recorded history. This is in stark contrast to the seven-year period prior, as 18 hurricanes struck the U.S. from 2002 to 2008, tied for the most ever in a seven year stretch, according to National Weather Service records.

While both these streaks occurring at the same time may seem like part of a trend, according to Bob Thomas, Loyola chairman in environmental communications, there isn’t much evidence to suggest that this is part of a greater trend. “I wish I could say it is (part of a trend),” Thomas said. “But I have a feeling that it’s in the middle of a cycle.” Thomas believes the most likely cause of the hurricane drought is part of what he calls a “20-year cycle.” Thomas says that the cycle begins with many hurricanes forming in the early years, but by the time the middle of the cycle is reached, the number drops significantly. Thomas believes this may be the current point in the cycle, and that Hermine shouldn’t be taken as a signal of a return to more frequent hurricanes. “There’s so many things that happen that thwart hurricanes,” Thomas said. “There are meteorological events that destroy them, like wind shear. And that just knocks the top off the storm.” Thomas believes that the high

wind shear currently present over the Atlantic basin will likely continue, and that combined with relatively cool sea surface temperatures, it will make hurricane formation difficult. Even so, Thomas knows that it is still possible for dangerous hurricanes to form, even if the conditions are not ideal. “This doesn’t mean that you can’t get a big, big hurricane that whips in,” Thomas said. “But you typically don’t get a lot of them.” Even so, there has been little to worry about for the U.S. in terms of large hurricanes recently. The last major hurricane, defined as a category three or higher, to strike the U.S. was Hurricane Wilma in Oct. 2005. After nearly 11 years without a major hurricane making landfall, the U.S. is currently experiencing its longest streak in history without one. New Orleans is also feeling effects from the reduced amount of hurricanes recently. Since New Orleans had its first major hurricane evacuation with the threat of Hurricane Georges in 1998, it has been

common for the city to be faced with major threats every few years. Since Georges, there have been widespread evacuations of the city and surrounding area for Ivan in 2004, Katrina in 2005 and Gustav in 2008—but nothing over the past eight years. Officials still feel that people should prepare for the worst. “When you get your hump busted the way we got busted in Katrina and we had that cataclysmic event, everyone here really understands what danger really looks like and really feels like,” New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said at a press conference at the start of the 2016 hurricane season. “We won’t make hard calls unless we absolutely have to do them, but when we do, we need you to comply. The way you can comply is to be ready, and if you don’t know, what you need to do to be ready.” Atlantic hurricane season continues through Nov. 30, though historically the threat to the New Orleans area drops significantly at the end of September with the arrival of fall cold fronts, Thomas said.

After 17 years of holding the title of the richest person on Earth, Bill Gates lost his position Wednesday, Sept. 7. Amancio Ortega, founder of Zara, the world’s largest apparel retailer, made $1.7 billion when shares in Zara’s parent brand, Inditex, jumped 2.5 percent in a single day. Ortega’s luck was short-lived. Friday morning at 10 a.m., Inditex shares slumped 2.8 percent. This loss was enough to send Ortega’s net worth down to $77.8 billion and set Gates once again as the world’s richest man.

Audubon Zoo awarded five million for lions This upcoming autumn will mark three years since lions have been at the Audubon Zoo, and thanks to a recent donation, the lions will have an even greater role. The zoo received a $5 million donation, the largest in its history, in order bring a more extensive exhibit for lions and other African animals. With a new focal point focused on the African section, the zoo hopes to expand and move the zoo in a more “geographic direction.” The new habitat plans also include new observation decks and pathways that allow visitors to get a closer view of the animals. This new exhibit is planned to be complete as early as 2018.

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RELIGION BRIEFS Muslims celebrate Hajj Millions of Muslims from all around the world participated in one of the world’s largest gatherings last weekend. An annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Hajj is a five-day ritual that began on Saturday, Sept. 10 and ended Sept. 15. Confirmed by the sighting of the moon, the dates of the pilgrimage were set and confirmed by Hajj authorities on Sept. 1. A central pillar of the Islamic faith, Hajj re-enacts the actions of the Prophet Muhammad in the farewell pilgrimage that he embarked on in A.D. 632. The event is meant to cleanse those faithful of sin and bring them closer to God.

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Jesuits process through the streets of Rome to celebrate Mass together at General Congregation 35 in 2008, when the Rev. Adolfo Nicolas, S.J., was elected superior general. The Jesuits will convene General Congregation 36 on Oct. 2 to elect Nicolas’ successor.

Jesuits to elect new superior The Rev. Fred Kammer, S.J., offers an inside look into the Jesuits’ secret election process By Colleen Dulle mcdulle@loyno.edu @ColleenDulle

On Oct. 2, the world’s Jesuits will meet in Rome to elect a new superior general when the Rev. Adolfo Nicolas, S.J., steps down. The meeting, called General Congregation 36, includes an almost 500-year-old election system that allows for no campaigning. Nicolas convened the meeting so that he could resign—making him the second superior general, the top leader of the Jesuits, to step down rather than keep the position for life. The Rev. Fred Kammer, S.J., director of the Jesuit Social Research Institute on Loyola’s campus, attended the last General Congregation ten years ago. He said that in the first days of the meeting, following a Mass and a speech on the state of the Jesuits, the delegates disperse around the different Jesuit houses in Rome to meet each other and begin what they call the “murmuratio” or “murmuring.” During the murmuratio, the delegates can only ask questions about others; for example, they’ll ask about a Jesuit’s leadership skills or his health. They can also look at the book they’ve been given with each delegate’s name, photo, experience and language skills. Campaigning is not allowed, because Jesuits promise that they will not seek office in the Society of Jesus or the church, and that they will report anyone who does. “I’ve never seen anyone who’s

they have to count again. said, ‘I want to be the Next, the same delegate provincial’ or ‘I want to reads the name aloud off be the superior’ or ‘I want every ballot and the two to be a bishop,’” Kammer others ensure that the right said. “Ignatius was death name is being read. If no on ambition. He thought one has a majority, they reit was very corrupting.” peat the voting process. After three days of Kammer said he can’t murmuratio, the deledisclose how many times gates celebrate another The Rev. Fred the process was repeated at Mass together, hear a Kammer, S.J., the last congregation, but, speech and are handed delegate to General he said, they were finished a ballot written in Lat- Cougregation 35 before lunch on the first day. in with an oath on one Once someone is electside promising that the ed, the pope is notified and delegate is voting of his gives the new leader his own free will, and a blank blessing. space on the other side John Sebastian, vice presfor the delegate’s vote, ident of Mission and MinisKammer said. try at Loyola, said that supe“The cardinals are rior generals are responsible supposed to use somefor setting priorities for the thing similar for electing Jesuits. He said the last few pope,” Kammer said, “I John Sebastian superiors had global experidon’t know, but I don’t Vice Presidnet of think it’s as strict as this Mission and Ministry ence and were good at motivating people, which are is.” characteristics the electors Kammer said the Jemight seek this year. suits fill out their ballots Kammer said that the and drop them in one delegates from the U.S. for of two large wood ballot this year have already met boxes in the middle of to discuss possible candithe circular meeting hall, dates for superior general, then several delegates which include the leaders bring the boxes to any of each conference and asdelegates in the infirmasistancy. ry to collect their votes. The assistant for the Then, the votes are read. The Rev. Tom United States is the Rev. First, an elected del- Greene, S.J., Douglas Marcouiller, S.J., egate counts the ballots delegate to General and the president of the U.S. out loud and passes each Congregation 36 and Canadian conference is to two people who confirm that the counting is correct. If the Rev. Timothy Kesicki, S.J. Both are delegates for this generthey don’t count the right number of ballots—usually a little over 200— al congregation, unofficially making

them eligible for election as superior. Though there is no rule saying the superior must be a delegate, the Jesuits have never elected a superior who wasn’t already at the congregation. The Rev. Tom Greene, S.J., who was elected to represent the Jesuits’ Central and Southern Province, which includes Louisiana, at the congregation, said he hadn’t heard any names repeated as good candidates across the different circles of Jesuits he speaks with. “They’re so diverse, and I might hear a name in one group that I didn’t in another, so I really think we don’t have any front runners,” Greene said. He said he hopes the next superior emphasizes the environment and other priorities Pope Francis has stressed. “I think it would be great if we had our own Francis,” Greene said. Greene and Sebastian are on the committee that will implement the congregation’s decisions locally. Though they can’t be certain, both anticipate documents or discussions on the environment and mass migration. For Loyola, implementing these decisions might mean looking into teaching more courses on the environment or offering online courses for displaced people, Greene and Sebastian said. Ultimately, the decision is up to the university. Throughout the congregation, people can follow along with the news and in prayer by signing up for a newsletter on GC36.org.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis honored the French priest who was killed by Islamic extremists while celebrating Mass, calling him a martyr on Wednesday, Sept. 14 and urging all people of faith to have the courage to denounce such killings as “satanic.” Francis celebrated a morning Mass in memory of the Rev. Jacques Hamel, who had his throat slit July 26 in his Normandy church. Police killed the assailants, and the Islamic State group claimed responsibility. Hamel’s relatives, members of his Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray parish and the Rouen bishop attended the intimate Mass in Francis’ hotel chapel. In his homily, Francis lamented the persecution of Christians today and denounced Hamel’s slaying as the “satanic thread of persecution.” Francis recalled that before being killed, Hamel cried out to his killers: “Satan, get out!” “This example of courage, and the martrydom of one’s own life, to give everything of oneself to help others, to make brotherhood among others, helps all of us to go forward without fear,” Francis said. He said Hamel was a martyr to whom all people of faith should pray for peace “and also the courage to tell the truth: killing in the name of God is satanic.” Francis placed a photo of the elderly priest on the altar, and told the bishop that his photo could be exhibited in churches since as a martyr, he was already considered a “blessed” — the first step to possible sainthood. Francis has previously sought to distinguish individual attacks against Christians by Islamic extremists and Islam itself. Immediately after Hamel was killed, he declined to label Islam as “terrorist,” but said every religion has extremist fringes. Rouen Bishop Dominique Lebrun was asked by reporters afterward about the implications of the pope terming Islamic extremist attacks as “satanic,” and whether some might believe his criticism was an indictment of Islam itself. “The assassins, I think they accepted influence of the devil, of Satan. The assassins — just this,” he said. “Our Muslim brothers pray to a God who is our God and who is a God of love, of tolerance, of sharing,” he told reporters.

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Discovering NOLA Night Life Edition

Bars with a twist By India Yarborough

The 21st Amendment La Louisiane 725 Iberville St. With vintage photographs lining the walls, bartenders dressed in 1920s inspired clothing and jazz filling the air, The 21st Amendment La Louisiane follows the theme of the prohibition era, which ended in 1933.

Barcadia 601 Tchoupitoulas St. Barcadia, featuring life-size Jenga, a 5-foot-tall Connect Four and 80’s arcade games, targets everyone’s inner child. All ages are invited between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., but after 9 p.m. only adults can play.

Bourbon Cowboy 241 Bourbon St. This downtown bar claims to have the best “bull riddin,’ bead tossin’ and boot scootin’ on Bourbon Street.” Its famous mechanical bull completes the western theme, attracting tourists and locals looking for a wild ride in the “Big Easy.”

The Bulldog-Uptown 3236 Magazine St. For locals who can’t part with their furry friends, The Bulldog’s Magazine Street location offers a dog-friendly patio. The Bulldog also encourages customers to drink for charity, as 20 percent of all sales during ‘happy hours’ from 5-7 p.m. each day are donated to animal-related charities.

The Carousel Bar and Lounge 214 Royal St. The Carousel Bar and Lounge, located in the historic Hotel Monteleone, is New Orleans’ only rotating bar. The unique space has overlooked Royal Street since its opening in 1949, and the bar’s 25 available seats invite hotel guests and non-guests alike.

Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar 941 Bourbon St. Built in the early 1700s, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar is allegedly one of the oldest buildings in the US used as a bar. The exposed brick inside contributes to the tavern’s antique feel. The bar is named after Jean Lafitte, a Louisiana resident of the late 18th and early 19th centuries who fought in The Battle of New Orleans in 1815 and supposedly used the site as headquarters for a smuggling operation.

Pat O’Brien’s 718 St. Peter and 624 Bourbon St.

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Unlike most piano bars, Pat O’Brien’s Piano Bar features not one, but two pianists, musically dueling to impress patrons.

Snake & Jake’s X-mas Club Lounge 7612 Oak St. Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge attracts locals with its year-round display of Christmas lights and quaint, dive feel.

Vic’s Kangaroo Cafe 636 Tchoupitoulas St.

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“Down-under” meets New Orleans in this Australian themed bar. Vic’s Kangaroo Cafe pairs popular Australian drinks and wines with Shepherd’s Pie and other Australian inspired dishes.

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Follow the music to New Orleans By Jamal Melancon

Being a music lover isn’t hard in New Orleans. Here are 4 venues that will satisfy any music enthusiast Siberia2227 St. Claude Avenue While there’s a bit of distance for Uptown residents, Siberia offers a cozy dimly lit den with an atmosphere that lends itself to a rock, punk and metal vibes. But dont’ worry, it still allows for a range of musical styles.

House of Blues225 Decatur St. If you are looking for a little more mainstream performers, House of Blues usually provides your music fix. The compact space allows for the crowd to connect with the artist performing. House of Blues delivers a friendly staff, high cleanliness throughout the two music venues and visual attractions throughout its walls and ceilings.

Circle Bar1032 St. Charles Ave. The Circle Bar’s novelty shotgun house turned bar attracts attendees and performers alike, as the performances are held in a cozy circle inside the building that’s across the bar table, rather than on a stage. A great place for local bands, the bar often features college bands and musical mainstays in New Orleans. Concerts can be enjoyed both outside and inside in a little backdoor alleyway that leads back to the front patio.

Vampires aren’t as mythical as one would believe. All over the world, vampires are being spotted, even in the streets of New Orleans By Ellen McCusker When a vampire in Romania video calls you in the middle of a work day, you are compelled to answer. However, instead of relaxing in his coffin or dining on the blood of an unsuspecting victim, Father Sebastiaan, a successful figure in the vampire community, was just sitting down to a chicken dinner with friends when he explained the various lifestyles a vampire can choose to take. “Some vampires are full time, but there are also vampires who are not always in character; it could be your doctor or boss,” Sebastiaan said. While the hours someone is in character are optional, Sebastiaan said that all legitimate vampires must embrace one thing: vampire mythology. The mythology is extensive, but the main points are immortality, romance and sexuality, which are often represented in colors and costuming or, as vampires call it, shape-shifting. “Black represents mystery, magic and power. These colors are a personality archetype for the

vampire,” Sebastiaan said. Beyond the traditional dark colors worn by vampires, fangs are also an option for someone who wants his or her shapeshifting to have a little more bite. Using his skills as a fang smith, Father Sebastiaan dedicates a good fraction of his time to assisting those who identify as vampires. “I have created more custom fangs than anyone else in the world,” Sebastiann said. Introduced to the vampire community through his girlfriend at the time, who had a great appreciation for Anne Rice novels, Sebastiaan developed the need to create his own fangs. While his grandfather, a dentist, did not wish to teach him how to craft sharpened teeth, he did refer him to another dentist who was well-versed in the procedure. After a few years of shadowing this dentist, Sebastiaan was officially comfortable becoming a fang smith. Sebastiaan’s mother became his first client when he surprised her with a pair of de-

tachable fangs on Christmas day. For those wondering if vampires truly drink blood, the answer is yes. However, according to Sebastiaan, blood drinking is not as common as one might think. While the act is taken quite seriously in the vampire community, and is usually done consensually between sexual partners, Sebastiaan said that approximately only 2 percent of the community actually partake in drinking real blood. Sebastiaan said the primary reason the numbers are so low is because drinking another individual’s blood is extremely risky. Even though Sebastiaan said he has drunk blood before, he, like a majority of vampires, feel they can absorb more energy safely in intensely energetic settings such as a crowded concert or club. For most vampires, the exchange of energy is symbiotic, but there is a fringe culture in which the sharing of energy is more one-sided than not. Sebastiaan said some members of fringe culture take energy from an individual, group or crowd without exchanging energy back to the

Tiptitina’s501 Napoleon Ave. people involved in the transfer. “Fringe is more of a magical, spiritual path, and some of fringe culture can be parasitic,” Sebastiaan said. While vampires are often creatures of the night and enjoy their privacy, cities throughout the world host vampire balls to celebrate vampire culture in public light. Currently working to start their own vampire ball in Romania, Sebastiaan is one of the founders for the New Orleans Vampire Ball, an event which has earned high reviews as the best Halloween party nationwide. For New Orleanians who wish to have a glimpse into vampire culture, Sebastiaan suggests attending the ball. While there will be secret symbols unknown to those who have not been initiated, the Victorian circus themed event is open to all. “It is really about attitude. Attendees are encouraged to understand the culture, follow the dress code and raise the energy,” Sebastiaan said. NAASHA DOTIWALA/ The Maroon

A staple venue for live music in New Orleans since 1977, Tipitina’s houses an easily seen stage that never feels like it creates too much distance from the musician and the audience. Even though the downstairs area is usually for dancers grooving with the beat, guests can find a calmer environment on the balcony. Filled with classic posters to catch eyes and professional sounds, the venue is great for anyone 18 years and up.

Neutral Ground Coffeehouse5110 Danneel St. Designed as a bohemian’s living room, the Neutral Ground Coffeehouse features up and coming folk and jazz musicians. Feel free to grab a cup of coffee as you vibe with the music on the comfy couches.

Bank Street Bar4401 Banks St. With live music and no cover every night, the Bank Street Bar is a perfect spot for a music junkie. Exhibiting local artwork and good tunes, the bar is great for those looking for a NOLA music experience.

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Beats in the Street Whether it’s kids tap dancing, an electric violinist or a couple of men drunkenly singing, the streets of New Orleans provides ample entertainment for those who have time to listen and change to spare Story and photo by Haley Pegg Jazzie Wilson, street performer, spends his days traveling around the country doing what he loves most: drumming. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Wilson fell in love with drumming at the age of seven. At the first live music show he ever attended, he said he ran up to the stage and was instantly mesmerized. “I just looked at the drummer, and I knew right then that it was what I wanted to do,” Wilson said. However, the dream did not come easy for Wilson. He recalled being in school and taking drumming lessons with difficult teachers. He said the school rules limited his freedom to play how he want-

ed. But, he knew drumming was his passion, and he wanted to be a professional performer one day, so he stuck with it. Now, nearly two decades after his introduction to the drums at that live show, Wilson’s job includes drumming in public areas located in heavily populated cities for tips. New Orleans contains some of the most diverse talents, with palm readers, mimes, magicians and all different types of musicians. Jazzie Wilson is just one of the many street performers who make a living this way. Each night, Wilson sets up and drums for an hour to two hours. He said the longest amount of time

he has ever performed in one show is four hours. While the hours are long, he said his adrenaline takes care of any exhaustion. “I wish I could play all day and all night. I get tired, but I don’t really feel it until I finish,” Wilson said. “Once I start drumming, I go into this zone and I can’t stop.” Wilson said he enjoys feeling like he can reach people through drumming. When people that pass by stop to listen to him play, show interest in his music and ask him questions, he said he is grateful for the life he has where he can do what he loves on his own time while making money doing it.

Crescent City Night Life Photos by Claire Dulle and Davis Walden

5 1. At the Frenchmen Art Market, various vendors sell their unique arts and crafts. 2. Need a laugh? Catch Laura Sanders and other comedians at the Barcadia Bar. 3. There is always a moment to break out into dance with the various street performers around the city. 4. Embrace you inner champion at the Barcadia Bar on 601 Tchoupitoulas St. 5. Faubourg Marigny Book Store provides unique books that will be sure to capture your interest.

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Issue 1 / Volume 75 September 16, 2016

STAFF Wolf Editor STARLIGHT WILLIAMS Editor-in-Chief COLLEEN DULLE

on a dime

Claire and I got into our Uber Saturday night with one mission: to spend a fun evening in the French Quarter for under $20. Yes, the Quarter, home of tourist traps and overpriced everything. However, despite my hatred of the Quarter, or at least of swarms of tourists, I wanted my freshman sister to see some of the best-known places in the city, so I swallowed my pseudo-local pride built up over the last three years and stepped out of the Uber next to Dat Dog on Frenchmen, trying to ignore the mysterious smell of the puddles on the street

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Horoscopes For the month of September For entertainment purposes only

Stop 1: Route to Frenchmen Street Pro tip: if you’re taking an Uber to Frenchmen Street, set Dat Dog as your destination. If you just put in the street name, the pin drops in a scary-looking alley in the middle of nowhere where the street supposedly begins. Our driver Brennan told us he’d once found a large group stranded there after their Uber driver had insisted they stop where the app said.

Stop 2: Vaso On Frenchmen, Claire and I stopped into Vaso, universally loved among freshmen for reasons I can’t legally publish. It’s known for its cheap drinks and lack of cover charge, and it rarely gets lit before midnight. Still, it’s a great place to grab some drinks that you can carry out as you check out the rest of the street—thank goodness for NOLA’s open container laws.

Cost: $7.65

We decided to pass on drinks and see what else we could find.

Stop 3: Between Frenchmen and Chartres Street

Cost: $0.00

Back up the street, one of my favorite groups was already blocking traffic at 9:30; it’s a band of seven or so brass musicians whose upbeat set, played for tips, draws tons of tourists—but I still can’t resist, because they’re so good. Claire and I danced in front of the crowd, having a great time, and at one point a cute stranger even started twirling me around. Cost: spare change for tips Stop 5: Somewhere on Decatur Street After the bookstore visit, Claire and I decided to take Decatur Street back toward Canal, led by a vague desire for beignets. While we never ended up at Cafe du Monde, we did stumble into an alley where a near-silent art market was set up. We started chatting with a jewelry vendor who’d dropped out of UNO per his dean’s advice—he already had several successful businesses and had come back strong after the flooding. Claire told him she hadn’t yet chosen a major, and he advised her to “smoke a good joint, take a step back and look at all the things you could do” before choosing. He also told us there was a great local art market at Fulton Alley where the refugees from the Frenchmen Art Market went. Cost: $0.00 Final stop: Route to Loyola Since we’d spent so little of our budget and were still sleepy from going out the night before, Claire and I took an Uber back to Loyola. We both had a free ride since I’d invited her to download the app, but it charged me a penny anyway. No biggie. Cost: $0.01

Stop 4: Faubourg Marigny Book Store Claire and I wandered into a bookstore on Frenchmen that I’d never seen open before. Filled with towering piles and shelves of dusty books, it was something of a Hogwartsian library which on second glance was filled almost exclusively with gay and lesbian fiction. The walls were papered with equal parts old Tennessee Williams Festival posters and nude portraits, and the place was silent save for the jazz drifting through the walls. We wove through the tiny aisles, past racks of erotic postcards, taking candid photos of one another and laughing as some other patrons who’d slipped in began stuffing the contents of the free condom jar into their bras. Cost: $0.00 Stop 6: The Ritz-Carlton We wove through the Quarter and stopped into Muriel’s to see if I could show Claire the seance room, but it was closed for a party, so we continued on to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. For real. You can go dancing to Jeremy Davenport’s band Wednesday through Saturday in the classy lounge on the third floor of the Ritz, and it won’t cost you a penny. Claire and I ended the night here, watching the couples dance and giggling at Davenport’s cheesy crooner demeanor. I’ve passed some good nights here, dressing up and dancing with friends, pretending to be classy. Cost: $0.00

It’s OK if you want to stay home. Sleep and Netflix are great companions. Your rage and lack of concentration will leave you in dark times. Forget your umbrella at home today, take a chance to dance in the rain.

Pad your shoulder. You may soon find somebody who needs a shoulder to lean on. Times may be dreary now, but never be afraid to reach out into the light.

There is no try, only do. Find your path and make the journey great.

When someone knocks on your door next Wednesday, I recommend not answering it. Your mask is showing. Touch up the edges so your face looks a little more natural. Ask your questions. The only person who will think you are dumb is yourself. She thinks confidence is attractive, not your arrogance. Take charge of your actions. Blaming others for your inactions makes you look foolish. Say yes. You might be surprised at the adventure you will find.

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Sports briefs Loyola named a Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Loyola joined the 171 NAIA institutions recieving the Five-Star Institution Award this year and is one of 72 programs to earn the silver distinction, according to the Wolf Pack athletic website. The Wolf Pack has earned this national award eight times and improved from a bronze-level institution in 2014-15 to a silver-level institution for 2015-16. Member institutions are measured on a demonstrated commitment to the Champions of Character program and earn points on character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion.

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Tristin Sander, music freshman; Jordan Elissa , English writing sophomore and Alma Guerra-Gonzalez, biology senior, run together at the second annual Allstate Sugar Bowl Cross Country Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10. Sanders led the women’s team by placing 27th.

Cross Country competes in Allstate Sugar Bowl By JC Canicosa jccanico@loyno.edu @_JCcanicosa

Tristin Sanders, music freshman, lined up with the other runners at the starting line, anxiously waiting to begin her collegiate career at the second annual Cross Country Sugar Bowl Festival last Saturday. “Waiting those few seconds before the gun goes off is extremely nerve racking, I can feel my heart race in my chest. But when the gun finally goes off, it’s all pure focus on my race,” Sanders said. Her focus and determination paid off in a big way as she led the women’s team, placing 27th. For the men’s side, sophomores Anthony Rizzi and Brian Davis led the Wolf Pack, finishing 18th and 25th re-

spectively. “Anthony Rizzi and Brian Davis really set the pace for what we are trying to do this year. This was really an eye opener to see where we are,” Nick Dodson, head cross country coach, said. Loyola hosted the Allstate Sugar Bowl Cross Country Festival, where 17 different collegiate teams traveled to Lafreniere Park to race. Dodson was happy with the team’s overall performance and remains optimistic for the rest of the season. “I thought we showed some confidence. We went up against some big schools and some pretty good schools as well. I thought we fared well against the level of competition that we went up against,” Dodson said. The first year head coach isn’t getting too excited just yet. While the

team held its own during the opening meet of the season, Dodson realizes that there is always room for improvement, and the Sugar Bowl meet provided him with a good indication of what the team needs to work on. “We’re a young team. I think we need more self-confidence. Just knowing that we can run with anyone. Secondly, putting in the extra work outside of our training whether it’s icing, rehab or stretching. I think if we get better in those areas, everything will take care of itself because we are talented,” Dodson said. Dodson acknowledges Sanders as a tough, confident runner and was very impressed with her performance last Saturday. “Tristin Sanders ran really well. She is a confident runner. She even told me that she had some more

in the tank after it was all said and done,” said Dodson. Sanders was pleased with her first collegiate performance and has her eyes set on being nominated as the Southern States Athletic Conference freshman of the year. “One of my individual goals for this cross country season is to place at least top 5 in conference and also try to be named freshman of the year in conference. It’s a very high goal to attempt to achieve, but I believe it to be achievable and I plan to work as hard as I possibly can in order to make that happen,” Sanders said. The cross country team will travel to Georgia to take part in the SSAC Pre-Conference Meet on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Rugby team kicks off new season, wins first match By Sabelo Jupiter spjupite@loyno.edu @JupiterSabelo

With last year’s success giving them hope, members of the Loyola rugby team are ready to get back into action. Following last year’s success in the South Alabama Seven tournament, the Loyola rugby team is starting to prepare for the upcoming season. Although some players have described the road as a little rough, especially with two of their best players graduating, the team has persevered. Connor Delahunty, team captain and criminal justice senior, said he can breathe easily knowing that the team is a bit larger than usual this year. “I’m really excited for this year. Seeing the amount of people that are actually coming out to practice is a breath of fresh air. I can’t tell you the last time I saw this many Loyola people out here playing,” Delahunty said. Delahunty has been playing rugby throughout his time at Loyola and believes the sport is growing

in popularity. “With rugby now being one of the official sports of the Olympics, I think we are starting to see it gain more attention and respect,” Delahunty said. Alex Lithgow, fellow captain and marketing senior, said the team’s accumulation of new players will make it harder for the team to acquire a unique chemistry that every team needs in order to succeed. “We’ve got a really young team this year. With the team growing and all of the new players coming in, we’ve really got to work hard to learn how to play together and mesh well, but I really expect a lot from all of these guys and look forward to what this year has ahead of us,” Lithgow said. Vincent Duhe, rugby player and history junior, explained that his love for sports kept him on the rugby team despite multiple injuries. “Just being able to run out there, catch the ball and score the winning point is a feeling that cannot be matched. I’ve had some injuries that made me second guess playing rugby, but it would just be so weird for me to not play a sport, especially a sport like rugby,” Duhe said.

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The rugby team stands together after practice. The team defeated the University of Louisiana at Lafayette on Sept. 10.

Along with providing a place to channel the players’ love of sports, the rugby team provides Loyola with new students. Jerry Malina, the team’s head coach, said Loyola is beginning to attract new students from around the country to its rugby program. “Members of the San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby Club tend to flock to Loyola after high school,

typically because the guys before them did the same. So that motivation, along with the ability to live in uptown New Orleans, is an opportunity that is hard to refuse,” Malina said. The rugby team played their first match of the season on Saturday, Sept. 10 against University of Louisisna Lafayette and grabbed their first win in a 14-8 decision.

Volleyball suffers conference road loss The Wolf Pack were unable to capture their first Southern States Athletic Conference victory on Sept. 10 as they traveled to Alabama to take on the University of Mobile. Loyola took the first set (25-20) but dropped three straight sets and suffered a seventh straight loss to the Mobile Rams. Allison Hartmann ,biology sophomore, recorded 10 kills while Maddie Huekels, education sophomore, finished with a teamhigh 16 assists and five digs. With the latest loss, Loyola will fall to 5-10 on the season with an 0-2 record in conference play. The Wolf Pack will travel to Georgia on Friday, Sept. 16 to take on Brewton-Parker at 7 p.m.

Saints fall short in regular season opener Drew Brees and the Saints kicked off the regular season in the Superdome against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 11. Brees’ 423 passing yards and four touchdowns weren’t enough to give the Saints a win at home as the Oakland Raiders fought back and converted a go-ahead 2 point conversion with 47 seconds left that gave the Raiders the 35-34 lead. The Saints’ defense gave way in the second half after an impressive outing in the first half, having only given up 10 points at halftime. The Saints entered the fourth quarter with an 11 point lead but then gave up 22 points, which proved to be too much for Brees and company to handle. The Saints’ defense gave up 486 total yards last Sunday while the offense amassed 507 total yards. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr threw for 19 yards and a touchdown. Carr and Oakland’s standout receiver, Amari Cooper, connected six times for 137 yards. Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux went down with a broken fibula and is expected to miss up to six weeks. The (0-1) Saints will travel to New York to take on the (1-0) New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 18 at noon.

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I got you, BABE A new women’s clothing botique is coming to Freret By Davis Walden jdwalden@loyno.edu @DavisWald

New Orleans Burlesque Festival set to amaze audiences By Caleb Beck cmbeck@loyno.edu @Caleb_IRL

Burlesque dancing is world-renowned for combining performance arts, sensuality and glamour with style to spare, and this year’s New Orleans Burlesque Festival is set to honor this classic form of adult entertainment, the city long seeming a haven for art and expression. The annual festival will take place from Sept. 15-Sept. 18, and will feature a bevy of showcases, live bands, workshops and parties to accompany the sultry dances. The festivity is heavily anticipated by the burlesque community, as the the most exemplary dancer will be crowned “Queen of Burlesque.” Elle Dorado, the associate producer of this year’s Burlesque Festival, was crowned Queen of Burlesque in 2014, and participates in both the Bustout Burlesque and Bad Girls of Burlesque monthly shows at House of Blues New Orleans. She spoke candidly about how this monumental party pays homage to burlesque’s golden heyday in the French Quarter. “New Orleans has long been the cradle of burlesque and jazz,” Dorado said. “The city will always be a stronghold of the style. The movement, body language and costumes of Burlesque Festival dancers are classic through and through, even bringing back wry satire towards

20th century New Orleans aristocracy. The death rattle towards theatrical movements that came when motion pictures became popular in the 1960s by no means spelled the end of burlesque in this area.” Rick Delaup, the founder and producer of New Orleans Burlesque Festival, explained that the event generated great interest from the burlesque community from the outset, and continues to see a dedicated turnout of performers every year. There are only seven competitors for the Queen of Burlesque event, a coveted and highly contested title. “The Queen of Burlesque is an exciting and glamorous event. The Queen has to be a proficient dancer and teaser, know how to connect with an audience and embody the beauty and spirit of burlesque,” Delaup said. From the 1940s to the1960s, burlesque was an iconic form of expression in the French Quarter, its popularity ubiquitous with Bourbon Street hedonism. While the tradition of burlesque persisted in New Orleans, the city was one of the first to cultivate a revival of classic burlesque in the mid-1990s. Burlesque sensation Miss Stormy Gayle, crowned New Orleans International Queen of Burlesque in 2015, explained that the art form is more diverse and popular than ever, reaching mainstream audiences thanks to social media and continued publicity. “Burlesque performances are never the same, and every dancer

brings a new element of expression and storytelling to these shows. American dancers are inspired by glitz and Hollywood. European dancers are inspired by theatre, art and history. New Orleans burlesque is unique because it embodies both. I’m very excited to perform again this year and capture that magic onstage,” Gayle said. Former Loyola film student Jackie Stroh explained that she appreciates the artistry and expression of burlesque dancing, and is interested to see how the festival unfolds this year. “It’s an art form that allows women to express and celebrate their own sexuality in a graceful manner. With its historic roots and styles, it provides an opportunity for women to present their talent and sensuality however they choose,” Stroh said. Friday, Sept. 16 at the Civic Theatre, the Queen of Burlesque show will take place at with tickets ranging from $40-$50. The Bad Girls of Burlesque show will be held the same night at House of Blues with general admission tickets starting at $22. Then Saturday, Sept. 17, The Mondo Burlesque show will take place at Harrah’s Casino with tickets starting at $38. The same night, House of Blues will host “It’s Burlesque!” with tickets starting at $22. Finally, Sunday, Sept. 18, One Eyed Jack’s will host the Danse Macabre gothic burlesque show, with tickets starting at $15.

An exuberant crew of entertainers performing at the Mondo Burlesque show at Harrah’s Casino (top). Renowned burlesque dancer Miss Stormy Gayle is crowned New Orleans International Queen of Burlesque 2015 (bottom left). (Dancer Honey Honeysuckle performing at the New Orleans Queens of Burlesque 2015 show (bottom right).

The BABE clothing boutique opens on Freret street in October. After doing trunk and home shows for a year, Jessy Jacobs has outgrown the showroom in her mother’s home and is opening a boutique on Freret street this October. The owner of BABE, a contemporary women’s boutique, Jacobs has worked at a high-end women’s boutique, a multi-store company and planned business events in Colorado. After being mentored by the CEO of Blue Jeans Bar, Jacobs was itching to start up her own business. “This has been in the works for about 4 years,” Jacobs said. “My dad and I have been trying to find property on Freret. It’s the only street that I wanted to be on. I think Freret’s a great street for college students. It’s walking distance from class, from campus, from housing and I just feel like it’s a safe street. It’s going to be easy for people to get to.” Built around accessibility, BABE boutique will be open 6 days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with appointments available to set up shop earlier or later than store hours if they do not work for someone’s schedule. BABE caters to groups for private parties as well, such as the Kappa Kappa Gammas of the University of Alabama. “The event itself was a hit,” Elizabeth Calvin, University of Alabama sophomore and KKG, said of the sorority’s BABE sale. “Girls at UA are always desperate for a little retail therapy, and I knew as soon as we started planning that the timing of the show was spot on. Our setup area was packed the entire day and everyone was loving the vibe that BABE brought to Tuscaloosa.” A reflection of her own style, BABE boutique will feature a laidback, easy going and trendy array of active wear, loungewear, evening wear and, a favorite of Jacobs’, day-to-night transitional pieces. The store will also feature home goods as well as accessories from various designers. “I absolutely love BABE’s clothing selection,” Calvin said. “Jessy has a great eye for pieces that may look expensive, but still fit into a college students’ budget. The majority of her clothes cannot be found on any major website or in a department store. She has it all, from workout gear to cocktail dresses.” The BABE boutique will include designs by Tiffany Custard, a jewelry designer based in Atlanta who owns T. Marie Designs. “She [Jacobs] wanted to bring in new and different designs to Louisiana and the response from her clients has been amazing,” Custard said. “I think our generation and culture is placing an importance on handmade, small batch, unique items, which I think is why people are drawn to my jewelry.” BABE is set to open in late October this year.

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Le Petit celebrates 100th anniversary By Davis Walden jdwalden@loyno.edu @DavisWald

Le Petit Theatre’s 100th anniversary season is kicking off Sept. 16 under an artistic director who came to Le Petit in 2015, but it’s not the only new party at the theatre. The creative team only arrived two years ago. Kati Hallman, managing director of Le Petit, said she has enjoyed life in New Orleans. “This has been a place where people like to tell their stories, and that makes listening even easier,” Hallman said. “Just hearing people have a lot of stories to tell and their experiences in this place.” The theatre has come a long way since its founding in 1916, and has since survived several financial fallouts, but 2011 saw the theatre face bankruptcy. In order to save itself, Le Petit sold a large portion of the theatre to the Dickie Brennan Restaurant Group in 2012. Patrick Gendusa, theater professor at Loyola University, worked closely with Le Petit before leaving the organization. “When people heard Dickie Brennan took over, so many people were just like ‘no no no’ and I was like ‘yeah, it’s going to save it,’” Gendusa said. “Yes, we’re going to lose half of the building, but still. The alternative is losing it completely because

the building next door has been wanting it for years, and if they got it, it’d become a museum.” According to several reports by the Theatre Communications Group, the 2008 recession hit the non-profit theatre community hard, demonstrating drops in season profits and donations that only began to recover in 2013. Now, 11 years after Katrina and eight years after the recession, theaters around the U.S. have begun to see a silver lining. The sold property, which included the green room, dressing rooms and children’s theater, were renovated and transformed into Tableau, a cajun style restaurant. Formerly known as Children’s Corner, or Teddy’s Corner, Tableau now shares the property with a newly remodeled Le Petit. “What bothered so many people was [that] Teddy’s Corner, the children’s theatre, is where every actor in this town started as a young child,” Gendusa said. “So a lot of them hated to see that because a part of their childhood went.” Kenny Meyer, Tableau manager, performed in Winnie the Pooh at Teddy’s Corner as a child, and worked with Le Petit during high school on productions of Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and West Side Story. “I find it pretty thrilling actually, and, you know, the fact that I can visualize this space when I’m in here,

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Marc Petros, lighting programmer, prepares for a show at Le Petit Theatre. Le Petit has seen many changes in recent years.

what it looked like when I was on stage doing Winnie the Pooh here,” Meyer said. Tableau and Le Petit form a symbiotic bond, sharing more than just a housing space. Tableau provides catering and refreshments for events, access to sponsors, refurbishing for the building and housekeeping. In return, Le Petit is able to give the restaurant a stream of clientele, who have a unique dining and entertainment experience. “There’s a perception out there

that we collaborate closely, but we’re not really intertwined,” Maxwell Williams, artistic director of Le Petit. said. “We work with them on a number of stuff, new corporate clients and stuff like revenue streams that we weren’t able to tap into before, but the core of what we do, that’s all Le Petit.” Williams and Hallman are new to the city of New Orleans, unlike Crystal Gross, A’00, the development director of Le Petit and a 20-year New Orleans resident.

“I think there’s a learning curve to New Orleans,” Gross said. “You have to learn how to pronounce all of the things, all of the streets. I see [Williams and Hallman] as jumping in headfirst and immersing themselves, and see that reflected in not only what we’re going to be producing on the stage, but also how we engage in the community.” The creative team plan to set themselves up for success by spreading the word about the work they’re doing, Hallman said.

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Diversity is a virtue, but it is also a commitment. At Loyola, we have not only committed to a multicultural campus, but we have committed to programs that make diversity a strength instead of a buzzword. We have been recognized as the number two university in the nation for race/class interaction by the Princeton Review, and U.S. World and News Report named us the fifth most ethnically diverse university in the South. These accolades are important, as they mean more than numbers. This type of recognition means that in our classrooms, when we discuss the gender pay gap, police violence or neo-imperialism, we are not discussing these issues in a vacuum that only hears our own viewpoints and experiences. This means that our community mirrors the global and interconnected world we live in. This type of ethnic, racial and class diversity means we have the advantage of having more authentic and constructive dialogues

about the social, political and cultural issues of the day. Loyola may be a small school, but our student body captures a large swath of different identities. This is what makes Loyola, and what makes us, exceptional. But our diversity cannot flourish inside and outside the classroom without institutional commitment. We are fortunate to attend a university where there is such an institutional commitment to diversity. We do not merely support affirmative action in the abstract, we have a Diversity and Affirmative Action Committee that seeks to constantly analyze and improve diversity in enrollment and raise the profile of diversity as a focal point in classrooms. We have an administration that hired Liv Newman to act as the Interim-Chief-Diversity Officer. There is a new Multicultural Leadership Council organization. These are important steps to show an admin-

istrative commitment not only to diversity in the abstract, but diversity in practice as a feature of campus life and our Jesuit educational mission. As we look back on these successes, on what we have done well, we must still remember that to continue this process of diversification, we must firmly invest in these programs and continue to pursue diverse representation not merely in our student body, but in our faculty as well. The commitment to diversity does not stop with enrollment figures that list a high number of female, Latino or black students. Diversity in action means engaging with our diverse community in the classroom, in extracurricular activities and in campus life. We are proud of the strides we have made, but we must also continue this journey towards an ever more conscious, critical and multicultural community.

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Expanding your political consciousness is a journey EMILY TONN English writing junior eetonn@loyno.edu

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Behrooz Moazami, Patrick G. O’Keefe Distinguished Professor of History, teaching Honors Historical and Society Theory. Moazami is the director of Loyola’s Middle East Peace Stutdies Program.

We need Middle Eastern studies programs SUMMER ABUKHOMRA History Senior smabukho@loyno.edu

Tolerance and understanding are a necessity in today’s world. Our Jesuit education encourages us to care for the individual, treat others with respect and approach all situations with critical thought. At Loyola University, our Middle Eastern peace studies department helps students to understand and appreciate a culture which often falls victim to

various misconceptions. This department offers a variety of classes, including History of the Middle East and Islam and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. The director of the department, Behrooz Moazami, strongly encourages students to be truth seekers in life and activists in the community. Moazami, like many other professors at Loyola, is more than willing to go above and beyond to encourage students to work hard and step into the classroom with an open mind. The fate of the Middle East has been unclear for some time now. The region is influenced by various militias, religious and political groups, terrorist and anti-terrorist

organizations, NGOs and opposing ideologies, each clashing with the other. There is a desire for control within the region both by totalitarian governments as well as Western nations. Meanwhile, the diverse beauty of this historically-rich region becomes lost amid the constant chaos. The media paints a picture of a decimated Middle East—a skeleton of what it once was. We recall the ugly destruction of the Iraq War, but not the architecture of the towering Great Mosque of Samarra, built in A.D. 851. The media regularly discusses the Sunni-Shia rivalry sprouting across the Middle East, but not the coexistence between the two, which has reigned

for centuries. We hear of the massacre of the Yazidi people by the blood-thirsty Islamic State, but not of the many ethnic groups which bring diversity to the region. This is not to downplay the horrific events which have occurred, but rather to show how these events have clouded our idea of the Middle East and those who hail from that region. We fear what we do not know or understand. Our current perceptions of the Middle East are generally formed by political intolerance and social ignorance, and we can only fight that through education. The need for a Middle East peace studies department is more essential today than ever.

Going Greek means more than you think Caitlin Vanderwolf English literature senior cevander@loyno.edu

When reflecting on my past three years at Loyola, certain images come to mind: the soft pink of the light that poured in through my freshman dorm window around three in the afternoon, the many detours to Audubon that I took on my bike between campus and Cabra, and the day that I was initiated into an amazing chapter of women who have loved and supported me. In fact, the more I think about my most important memories, relationships

and moments of triumph, I find myself thinking about my experiences as a Greek woman on campus. Making a commitment to Theta Phi Alpha has afforded me the opportunity to forge long-lasting bonds with the women I call my sisters. As a freshman, I found support in older members of the chapter. My “big” and other upper-class sisters were always around to help me, give advice and act as the role models I needed in my early college days. I also found ways to contribute to the success of my sorority, like taking the position of fundraising chair almost immediately after my new member season. I learned to balance my own responsibilities and was held accountable by my sisters to better the chapter by staying involved. That being said, nothing kept me accountable like wanting to take a

“little” myself. In my sophomore year, I had the privilege of guiding another wonderful woman into the chapter. Helping someone to find her place and find herself is one of the greatest joys that Greek life can offer. Embarking on that journey through good and bad times together is what makes sisterhood bigger than friendship, and better, too. At the beginning of the end of my years as a collegian member of Theta Phi Alpha, I cannot help but wonder how life might have been different had I not accepted my bid. Might I have learned how to schedule myself? How to push myself or let others challenge me? How to lead with purpose and compassion? There’s really no way to tell. I do know that I’m achieving more now than I ever thought possible. I also know that though my days as a collegian are numbered, Theta Phi Alpha

doesn’t end with me. The sisterhood extends far into the past and even further into the future. Plus, I know I can stay involved post-college by supporting the chapter as an alum. Friends and future sisters and brothers, those who have gone through the process of finding where you fit this recruitment, I encourage you to make the most of your experience. Know that you’re making a commitment to a group of individuals who will mean more to you than you may understand. Dive into the Greek community head first, and have the strength to keep swimming in the years you have left at Loyola. I can promise that you will not regret becoming a part of something bigger.

Before I came to Loyola, I grew up on Long Island, where Bill O’Reilly is a local celebrity and Fox News is always on after dinner. I grew up in a conservative bubble, where locals are mostly Roman Catholics who wear their beliefs on their sleeves and on the bumpers of their cars. I was a product of my surroundings and my K-12 Catholic school education, but I remember the first time I critically thought on my own. It was when I was in 7th grade, and I had a conversation with an 8th grade girl who I looked up to about a prolife poetry contest all the middle schoolers were supposed to sign up for. I remember when my 8th grade classmate told me that she was prochoice--a radical stance to 12-yearold me. This changed a lot for me. I started questioning my spoon-fed beliefs and the views of those around me. By my senior year, we had to register with a political party in my history class--I was skeptical of how my high school sprang this important decision on us during the last 5 minutes of class one day--and I opted ‘independent’ among my pro-Romney classmates. It was around the same time I applied to Loyola. It’s because of Loyola and New Orleans, and all the loved ones that have come into my life since moving down here 3 years ago, that I am no longer a passive bystander when it comes to politics and social activism. The friends I have made here and this wonderful, free-spirited city where I feel at home have made me care about what’s happening in the real world in a more engaged way. My fellow classmates and friends at Loyola have exposed me to important social and political issues from the #BlackLivesMatter movement to cultural appropriation in fashion. I no longer live in the conservative bubble I once did. It is not always easy to be challenged politically, but I am grateful that I have had the chance to grow since coming to Loyola. At Loyola, I have been surrounded by passionate people at school and in the city; the commitment to thinking critically about political issues in this community is unparalleled to anywhere else I’ve been yet, and it’s inspiring. Because of Loyola, I have gained the confidence I lacked before to be politically active and to use my voice to better this world through social issues that matter. If it weren’t for our open-minded, beautiful city (and shout out to Loyola financial aid for getting me here) maybe I would still be invited over to Thanksgiving dinner at my ultra-conservative Uncle Donald’s house. But I’d rather have Friendsgiving with activists and radicals.

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Iggy Vols serve communities in South Africa By Chasity Pugh cmpugh@loyno.edu @chasitypugh_

Service, community and culture are just a few of the things students participated in during this summer’s Ignacio Volunteers program. This summer, 10 Loyola students embarked on a journey to Cape Town, South Africa to serve the impoverished elderly and youth and explore the political and economic issues associated within the continent. Emily Mastin, A’16, said that a memorable part of the trip was being able to do service while getting to know the country’s history and its people. “We learned a lot about the country’s history of apartheid; that was an extremely valuable portion of the cultural immersion,” Mastin said. Much like Mastin, Victoria Williams A’16 said that because of historical similarities, discussing and seeing the injustices in South Africa compared to America was interesting. “I talked to people much older, especially in a recent post-apartheid country, and I heard life sto-

ries that I’m not used to hearing,” Williams said. In Cape Town, the volunteers visited and worked at Fikelela and Baphumalele Children’s Centers, spent time with the elderly and children at the Nazareth House and helped out with a food program for the homeless. As team leaders, both Mastin and Williams have traveled with Ignacio Volunteers a total of three times. They say that while some aspects of each trip were different, others remained the same. Mastin said that one of her favorite things about traveling with Iggy Vols is the sense of community that developsamong the volunteers. “We all become so close and it’s so amazing to experience another culture with a group of people who are so open minded and eager to get to know new people and places,” Mastin said. Williams said that cooking and serving the community gave the group an opportunity to further bond, but one particular part of the trip served as a bonding experience. “We bonded throughout the trip, but I really enjoyed hiking Table Mountain with people. Such a strenuous experience was a different type

of bonding, but still valuable,” Williams said. Overall, the trip served as an opportunity for students to gain a new perspective on how they see the world and each other. For Mastin, traveling with a group of strangers allowed her to expand horizons and renew her perspective. She said while life can move fast and seem overwhelming, the trip showed her how much more is out there beyond her everyday bubble. “Cape Town was a humbling experience that will create a thirst for adventure and an intense desire to give what you can to others whenever possible, and inspire you to open yourself to what others have to give to you,” Mastin said. According to Williams, each Iggy Vols trip leaves her with a lesson. She said love had been a previously reoccurring theme, and this time, the theme is community. She said that although the lesson was reinforced, she learned a lot about communities. “It’s interesting how communities can be formed, and they become a family. Communities are based in love and experiences; we should all be welcoming to new communities,” Williams said.

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Merritt Baria, marketing junior, plays with a child in a village in South Africa. The Ignacio Volunteers travelled to South Africa this past summer to volunteer their time with the elderly, children and the homeless.

Howlin’ Wolf puts on fundraiser for Louisana flood victims By Davis Walden jdwalden@loyno.edu @DavisWald

Marc Stone plays at The Howlin Wolf’s benefit concert. Several bands performed at the concert to raise funds for flooding victims, but according to Martha Alguera, who organized the event, the goal of $10,00 was not met. Approximately 125 tickets were sold at $25.

New Orleans residents, tourists and artists came together to raise funds at the Howlin’ Wolf Saturday, Sept 10. for those affected by floods in Louisiana this year. Loyola University had a contribution to make as well. Martha Alguera, administrative assistant to the president of the university, organized the event. Loyola students, such as Nhicole Henry, history junior, aided Alguera with tasks over the course of the night. “It’s for a good cause,” Henry said, “everyone’s having fun but in the end we’re coming together to help support people who have gone through a bad time.” As a music event producer, Alguera knew artists in the area affected by the floods. Saxophonist Khris Royal’s family and musician John “Papa” Gros’s father and sister, according to Alguera, “lost everything.” “The bands were basically chosen after I sent out a mass email to band leaders and a Facebook post,” Alguera said. Headliners Leo Nocentelli, Johnny Vidacovich and Honey Island Swamp Band were joined by more

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Cont.: Racial justice week is celebrated at Loyola Howard and Taylor echoed Schmidt’s sentiment, relaying that racial justice is more than just a week on a college campus and that the speakers who joined the Loyola community this week to hold miniature seminars and discuss issues of race demonstrate this prolonged commitment to racial justice. “They demonstrate that the

knowledge we gain in our classes is not solely about earning a degree,” Howard said. “It is about taking what we learn at this Jesuit university and using it to change the world.” Taylor echoed how this week aligns with Loyola’s Jesuit charism. “Ideally, every person, not just students, would be well versed in the study of inequality and its impli-

cations,” Taylor said. “But we would be failing in our mission, not to ensure that every Loyola student graduates here with an informed mind and heart and is someone who will seek justice for all people throughout their lives, no matter their occupation.”

than a dozen artists who played at the event. The bands had a variety of styles including rock, funk, Afro-Caribbean, and Latin-salsa. WHIV 102.3 FM, a radio channel that provides a platform to New Orleans musicians and public causes, was a promotional sponsor for the event, running public service announcements leading up to it as well as having DJs participate. “Our involvement was promoting the event as much as possible,” MarkAlain Dery, founder of WHIV 102.3 FM, said, “Given NOLA’s history with Katrina, it is easy to consider reaching deep into our collective pockets to help out our brothers and sisters in Baton Rouge and beyond, those affected by the flood.” The event featured food trucks, such as Fete Au Fete, a food truck serving authentic Louisianan dishes, as well as over a dozen bands contributing to the cause. While food trucks are donating a share of their profits to the charity effort, proceeds of the event will be going to Second Harvest Food Bank and families impacted by floods. “I know when devastation happens, New Orleans musicians can be counted on to pitch in,” Alguera said.

Loyola holds heroin, opioid awareness screening Loyola will show its support of National Heroin and Opioid Awareness Week next week through a free screening of the FBI and DEA produced documentary “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict” Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in Nunemaker Auditorium. Following the screening, a panel

featuring U.S. Attorney Kenneth Polite, Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Jeffery Rouse, representatives from the FBI and DEA and a family member who lost a loved one to overdose will discuss the cycle of addiction and explore what can be done to help reverse the cycle.