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Loyola University • New Orleans • Volume 97 • Issue 5 • September 21, 2018

THE MAROON FOR A GREATER LOYOLA

Tetlow announces FY '18 ended strong Fiscal Year '19 on track to finish in the black because of prior cuts

The organization of Young Americans for Liberty had a free speech ball in the Peace Quad. Marcus Maldonado, Tulane student, wanted to promote free speech. CRISTIAN ORELLANA/ The Maroon.

1st Amendment ball rolls onto campus By Emma Ruby ieeruby@my.loyno.edu

Loyola students found themselves bemused by a giant beach ball of free speech that bounced

around the Peace Quad throughout the afternoon on Sept. 19. The free speech ball was brought to campus by Tulane student Marcus Maldonado, the president of the universities' chapter of the national

organization Young Americans for Liberty. Loyola students were encouraged to exercise their freedom of speech by writing whatever they pleased.

allow us to restore some of the cuts that are designed to be temporary – to return the university’s retirement contribution and to increase staffing in critical areas." By India Yarborough Faculty and staff helped the iayarbor@my.loyno.edu school outperform its expected deficit by 5 percent last fiscal year, Loyola University's budget for the according to Tetlow. current fiscal year, Aug. 1 through The bulk of Loyola's expenses, July 1, 2019, is now balanced, ac- Tetlow wrote, are personnel costs. cording to an email sent Monday She said the university will be imto faculty and staff by Tania Tetlow, plementing technology soon that university president. will improve the school's ability to The budget was balanced monitor financial performance. through a process that included 62 "We will need to remain frugal percent new revenue and a 38 per- and lean right now, to maintain the cent reduction in operating costs, balance between affordability and according to the excellence for email. Fiscal year our students," “New revenue will allow us 2019 began Aug. she said. 1 and ends July 1, to restore some of the cuts Tetlow will 2019. begin holding The universi- that are designed to be temregular town ty's primary reve- porary.” halls starting nue for fiscal year We d n e s d a y, 2019 comes from — Tania Tetlow Sept. 26 at 3 the tuition in- University President p.m. to adcome of enrolled dress budget students, Tetlow concerns. and wrote. She said a dip in enrollment and grow opportunities for both after 2012 had a "cumulative, grow- our students and local businesses ing impact," on income but num- throughout New Orleans. Our entire bers are looking up. community is grateful to our benev"It is crucial that we continue olent donor for this generosity and to generate more revenue, to find support," Tania Tetlow, university the intersections between Loyola’s president, said. strengths and real demands in the market for the education we offer," Tetlow said. "That new revenue will

Town hall brings attention to student issues By Madison McLoughlin mmmcloug@my.loyno.edu

After a year of budget cuts and student-service rollbacks, SGA hosted a town hall on Sept. 18 to address student grievances about how the university’s financial situation has affected the student experience. The town hall was centered on the topics of food insecurity, work study, library hours and the shuttle service. Many students brought suggestions to help combat food insecurity on campus, including the OR extending its hours, having more food options available for students on the weekend and allowing students to donate meal swipes. A committee of students, faculty and staff has been meeting bi-weekly since late August, brainstorming ideas to combat food insecurity on campus, according to Alicia Bourque, interim director of student affairs. “What we’re doing currently is looking into expanding the current food pantry and gaining community partnerships, like Second Harvest, so that we can stock our food pantry and have it open and available to students on a more regular basis,” said Bourque. “We’re also looking at students being able to donate meal swipes.” The food pantry, which is currently open in the box office of the

Music and Fine Arts building from 12:20 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, will be moving to a more centralized location soon, according to Bourque. When several students questioned the library hours, they were told that the library faculty and staff is doing it’s best to have the library back to the same hours as last semester by the end of the month by Deborah Poole, dean of libraries. Poole also said that the library staff is also taking the suggestion for 24-hour days into consideration. Many of the student concerns voiced in the town hall involved miscommunication between faculty and students regarding work study. Sixty-six students submitted appeals after being denied work study for the 2018-2019 school year and 59 were approved, according to Maria Calzada, interim provost. “A student cannot get more than 100 percent of the amount assigned to them by FAFSA,” Calzada said, in response to why many students lost their work study in the first place. Elizabeth Rainey, director of the Student Success Center, said that while she understands students’ frustration, students, while in college, are responsible for budgeting and managing their money. “Student financial wellness is also about students spending their money wisely,” Rainey said.

Calzada acknowledged that the university is working on developing more direct streams of communicating with students on issues like financial aid. “We are happy to look into how we communicate with students in the future,” Calzada said. In addition to work study woes, the new shuttle service was deemed unreliable by some Cabra Hall residents who said the shuttle has made them late for classes and worried about getting to and from campuses safely. The residential life faculty is working on improving the transportation route to avoid students being late to classes according to Amy Boyle, director of residential life. When several students voiced safety concerns about waiting extended periods of time for the shuttle, the panel advised students to call LUPD if they are waiting for a shuttle for more than 30 minutes. Sierra Ambrose, SGA president, said SGA will continue to hold themed town halls so students have can directly voice their concerns to faculty and help spur change. The importance of the town hall reflects Ambrose and Joann Cassama’s, SGA vice president, initiative to have more transparency between the faculty and staff. “I want every student to come here and say exactly what they’re

Rana Thabata, political science junior and SGA chief justice, asks the panel to clarify the student confusion about work study. Many students attended the town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 18, to voice their concerns about the student experience. ANDERSON LEAL/ The Maroon.

feeling about each concern,” Ambrose said. “Students should just be present and show their enthusiasm and passion for the university, that they care and that they want the university to be held accountable.” Whitney McBay, criminal justice freshman and First Year Council member, said that even though the school year started off smoothly, she was excited for the opportunity for the students to give their feedback to the administration. “The town hall is a rare opportunity where you have an event specifically to directly express your concerns to the administration of a

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school,” she said. “How else will they know what else needs to change if no one tells them?” Calzada said the university received valuable feedback at the town hall and will be making plans to improve the student experience moving forward. “The feedback from students is important and they need to know that we are offering the services that students need and that we are effective in our communication with students,” she said. “We got a lot of feedback, a lot of things that we can fix, and we’ll get to work.”

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September 21, 2018 The Maroon

Commuter life gets a fresh coat of paint By Gracie Wise glwise@my.loyno.edu @wiseacreloyno Driving to and from school can take a toll on the typical Loyola commuter, but the Office of Student Affairs has added a new commuter assistant program and renovated Satchmo’s lounge to help make campus a better home away from home. The commuter association recently received office space that formerly housed the Human Resources Department where five commuter assistants will now hold office hours. In the same way that resident assistants help on-campus students, commuter assistants will now act as resources and guides for groups of 25 to 30 students from the incoming freshman class, according to Zach Bracey, assistant director of campus recreation. Bracey said it will be helpful for commuters to have someone with experience as a commuter to look up to and ask for advice. “They could show them the ropes and guide them and answer any questions they have,” Bracey said. Allison Carlisle, commuter assistant and criminology junior, said she thinks the program is a good way to help students transition from high school to college. “I knew how hard it was for me the first year,” Carlisle said. “It’s kind of confusing if you don’t always know where to go or who to go to.” Currently, commuter assistants are using GroupMe to stay in contact with their individual groups of students and help them navigate the first semester of college. Carlisle said she hopes the assistants will bring their groups to events happening on campus to get commuter students more involved. In addition to the commuter assistant program, commuters were also welcomed back to school with an updated Satchmo’s lounge. All of the kitchen equipment in the lounge was removed over the summer, the walls were painted black and a logo sign was written over the stage to update the space. Satchmo’s lounge allows commuters to hang out when they are not in class. There, they can play billiards, foosball and video games, according to the Office of Student Affairs’ webpage. The organization gave the lounge a makeover because they wanted to make the space homier, according to Bracey. He acknowledged that most commuter students stay on campus all day and need a space to call their own when they do not have access to a residence hall. “We felt like moving them to Satchmo’s because it’s important to have a space for them to go hang out and socialize when they’re not in class,” Bracey said. Amy Waguespack, commuter student and criminology senior, said she was happy with the updates to Satchmo’s. “It’s so much better than it used to be, and it’s more open too,” Waguespack said.

The Rev. Ted Dziak, S.J., administers finals vows to The Rev. Gregory Waldrop, S.J., during the Mass of The Holy Spirit on Sept. 6, 2018. Final vows allow for a Jesuit to officially enter the Society of Jesus. CRISTIAN ORELLANA / The Maroon.

Waldrop takes final vows at Mass of the Holy Spirit By Andres Fuentes aafuente@my.loyno.edu @af_nola For almost 500 years, the Society of Jesus has been ordaining men as Jesuits through the tradition of first vows, but only after years of dedication to the order is a Jesuit invited to enter the order through their final vows. During Loyola’s 114th Mass of the Holy Spirit, Gregory Waldrop, S.J., took his final vows, officially entering the Jesuit order after 29 years of service on Sept. 6, 2018. “It marks a moment—my ‘full incorporation’ into the Society of Jesus, meaning I, along with all the others with final vows, have a responsibility to help care for (the Society of Jesus) and look to the future,” Waldrop said. He said his day-to-day life remains the same, but now the Society of Jesus, the name of the Jesuits’ congregation, fully accepts Waldrop into its congregation. “I’m still teaching and doing pastoral work, I’m still a priest, I still live in the same place. The final vows simply mean that now, after I long ago said yes to the Society, the Society, which has said ‘yes’ to me in countless, provisional ways over the years, now says it definitively,” he said.

The road of full incorporation is a time-consuming journey for a Jesuit. Waldrop recounted his own journey to reach such a momentous occasion. “I’ve moved around a lot and then also did a long Ph.D. program in art history. Final vows come only after a Jesuit has finished all of his formal education he’s going to do and has worked for a number of years in a particular place. So while it was long in coming, I looked forward to taking my final vows at some point. It turned out to be now,” he said.

“It was an inspiration for someone to make that kind of total commitment. — Tania Tetlow university president

Waldrop kneeled before Francis Huete, S.J., who held the Eucharist, the bread and wine Catholics believe is the living body and blood of Jesus Christ, up while reciting the vow formula. Waldrop mentioned how important it was to undergo his vows in front of the sacred sacrament of the Eucharist and the Loyola community. “There’s always this intimate bo-

A congregation of Jesuits enact the consecration at the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Sept. 6. Jesuits from around New Orleans gathered to celebrate the mass. CRISTIAN ORELLANA / The Maroon. nd between the Jesuit taking vows and the ultimate sacramental sign of God’s salvific love. Not surprisingly, the Society of Jesus is pretty attached to Jesus,” Waldrop said. “There’s no more intense way to be ‘community’ than at the Mass so it was especially meaningful to me to be able to make this public declaration of my commitment at a Mass that celebrates community in a very special way at every Jesuit school,” he added. Tania Tetlow, university president, also recognized the significance of having the university and Loyola community witness the

ceremony. “It was an inspiration for someone to make that kind of total commitment,” she said. “It is really rare in the world today and I think the rest of us can learn so much from that.” She also recognized the positives of having a Jesuit on campus that underwent his final vows. “The Jesuits are transformative and being around them and their intellect, their humor and the way they push us, there’s no replacement for that,” Tetlow said. “It is essential.”

New #Being lecture series addresses microaggressions and campus diversity By Talya Hammond tmhammon@my.loyno.edu In an effort to reach students that are, “in the margins,” the University Planning Board held the first lecture in a series titled “#Being: In the Margins” on Sept. 13. The event addressed how microaggressions, derogatory actions that people commit with intent and without, affect marginalized groups. This new series focused on what being pushed out to the edge of society and not allowed a voice is like. The event included a panel of diverse students and staff who talked about marginalization they have experienced in their roles at Loyola

and in society as a whole. Racheal McGee, psychology senior and host of the event, explained that the University Programming Board started the series so that Loyola community members could learn from each other’s experiences regarding diversity and inclusion. “In the past, there has been a gap in social justice and inclusion-based events,” McGee said. “Of course, there are the events held by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, but it’s good to have programs like this put on by students to provide a new outlet to reach people and get them educated about these issues.” Sophie Trist, panelist and English writing senior, used her platform

at the event to describewhen some people see her disability before they see her. “There have been times when I go out to eat with a few of my friends and the waiter would go, to my friends, ‘What does she want?’ as if I can’t speak or make or execute my own decisions, being disabled,” Trist said. Heather Malveaux, university minister and panelist, discussed a microagression that concerns her, when people believe they must change their dialect or use slang terms to interact with her. “We are professionals. Do not look at me and think you have to pretend to be someone you’re not

in order to have a conversation with me. We’re here for a professional purpose,” Malveaux said. McGee said the event hoped to shined a light on how important it is for people to be aware of how they interact with others and to integrate knowledge of how microaggressions affect people into their everyday lives. She said she hopes the event and the rest of the lecture series will educate the Loyola community and teach people to have discussions with others rather than arguments. “They can #Be a part of the solution,” McGee said.

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Landlord sued over claims he mistreated women

September 21, 2018 The Maroon

By JC Canicosa jccanico@my.loyno.edu Unlike the typical annoyances of New Orleans, such as living like cockroaches or broken air conditioners, several Uptown tenants say they have dealt with a much bigger pest, their landlord. Jerry Kelly Jr. is being sued by the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center for illegal sex-based discrimination and creating a hostile living environment for women, according to a news release from the center. The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, a civil rights organization dedicated to fighting against housing discrimination, learned of the allegations against Kelly through different social media forums. According to the lawsuit, one former female tenant said Kelly explained that he only rented her the apartment because he believed she sounded physically attractive over

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the phone. The former tenant also said that Kelly grabbed her inappropriately when they met to sign the lease. The reported behavior also included repeated demands for dates, offers to exchange rent for sexual favors and his unauthorized entries into rental units while tenants were alone and vulnerable, according to the lawsuit. As a result, numerous female tenants broke their leases and risked penalties to escape Kelly’s sexual advances, according to the lawsuit.

Kelly did not answer any repeated phone calls or text message request for any statements on the lawsuit on Sept. 13. After learning of these allegations, the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center conducted a testing investigation where trained community members, or testers, were sent out to understand what kind of practices a landlord is using to rent out properties, according to Cashuana Hill, executive director at the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center.

The center concluded from the investigation that the male testers were either told that the apartments had been rented or never called back, but the female testers were called back and invited to view the apartments, according to Hill. The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center filed six causes of action in the lawsuit, three violations of the Fair Housing Act and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regulations, and three violations of the Louisiana Equal Housing Op-

portunity Act. Female testers also reported Kelly openly staring at their bodies and nibbling his lip as he eyed the female testers, according to the lawsuit. “If people think they’ve experienced sexual harassment or any kind of discrimination in their housing, they should definitely give our office a call.” said Hill. “It’s important for community members to understand there are resources available.”

Alcohol sales rise during Tropical Storm Gordon Kenner rescinds Nike ban following backlash

By Tyler Wann wtwann@my.loyno.edu

Hurricane days usually mean local businesses are going to take a hit while everyone is holed up inside waiting for the storm. But for businesses serving booze, the bad weather can end up paying off. “There’s something about bad weather of any kind that just pushes people into bars,” said Bruno’s general manager William Wilson. He said despite the declared state of emergency, the bar still did well the night Tropical Storm Gordon was supposed to hit. He said that the bar usually doesn’t close during storms, and that the bad weather actually provides better business for the establishment. “I enjoy bartending in bad weather myself,” said Williamson. “People tend to spill more of their woes when it’s raining. People just wait it out, have a couple of beers, and talk with friends. Which of course is great for us.” Williamson noted that the declared state of emergency brought in more businesses from students as well. Colleges around New Orleans cancelled classes in response to Tropical Storm Gordon, giving students ample time to make it home before the rain hit. However, many students, including Tulane senior Haley Robinson, chose to wait out

By John Casey jecasey@my.loyno.edu

The Boot Bar and Grill on Broadway Street. During Tropical Storm Gordon, The Boot remained open. JACOB MEYER/ The Maroon.

the storm in the comfort of the local bars. “If there’s a storm, I’m not going to hunker down with bottles of water and batteries, I’m going to face it head on at The Boot with a beer in each fist,” said Robinson. A 2014 study by Elyria Kemp shows that Robinson may not be alone in her instincts. Kemp’s study “The Calm before the Storm: Examining Emotion Regulation Consumption in the Face of an Impending Disaster” said negative emotions in the face of inclement weather can lead people to stock up, not only on necessities, but also on alcohol. In her study, alcohol was among the most common purchases made in preparation a storm next to batteries, “If there’s a storm, I’m not going of bottled water, and flashlights. Kal Thabat, the manager to hunker down with bottles of of the Broadway convenience water and batteries, I’m going to store, experienced this pheface it head on at The Boot with nomenon firsthand. According to Thabat, alcohol was a beer in each fist.” the first thing to go once the storm threatened the city. — Haley Robinson “We stocked up on water

Tulane senior

“After the booze settled they decided ‘ah, alright we may actually need to survive’ and they came for the water.” — Kal Thabat Broadway convenience store manager and batteries and stuff, but we were disappointed. They weren’t buying those; They were buying alcohol,” he said. Though the store was well prepared, libations were sold out before the week even started, according to Thabat. He does note that the Labor Day weekend may have intensified the demand, however. He said that eventually customers did return to the store for the necessities. “We ran out of water about two days later,” said Thabat. “After the booze settled they decided ‘ah, alright we may actually need to survive’ and they came for the water.”

Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn faced backlash on Sept. 9 after a controversial memorandum calling for all city recreation facilities to halt the purchasing of all Nike products became public on social media. The memo came in wake of a Nike commercial involving disenfranchised former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has been the focus of a national debate for kneeling during the playing of the national anthem while he was a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The social media response quickly gained national attention as Kenner native and former chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee Donna Brazile. “What’s on your Sunday menu? Disappointed in my beloved city of Kenner,” said Brazile via Twitter accompanied by a photo of the memo. Kenner city Councilman Gregory Carroll quickly rebuked the memo when it became public. “I was not made aware of this decision beforehand and it is in direct contradiction of what I stand for and what the city of Kenner should stand for. I am 100% against this decision. I will meet with the mayor and other council members in an effort to rescind this directive. I will keep the citizens of Kenner, and the Greater New Orleans area informed as we move forward,” said Carroll via Facebook. Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans released her own statement in reaction to the release of the memo.

“As I have emphasized repeatedly since taking office: I believe in the values the people of New Orleans stand for — being inclusive, being accepting and supportive of all our people, committing to social justice, and being intentional about how we make decisions. The mandate handed down by Kenner’s mayor is out of step with those values, and not reflective of the way our City does business,” said Cantrell. Laura Lopez, studio arts freshman, said that she disagreed with the ban. “I think the ban is unfair and stops freedom of expression,” Lopez said. Another Loyola student said that the ban was counterproductive. “People like when big companies take on social issues,” said Abel Salazar, design freshman, “It is a big marketing strategy and banning them will just give them more fame.” The response from across the internet prompted Zahn’s office to release a statement on Sept. 12 announcing that the controversial memo would be rescinded. “Acting upon advice of the City Attorney, I have rescinded my memorandum of September 5, 2018. That memorandum divided the City and placed Kenner in a false and unflattering light on the national stage,” said Mayor Zahn in the statement.

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Bands say goodbye to summer, hello to Gasa Gasa By Natalie Tavares netavare@my.loyno.edu As summer comes to a close and longer, cooler nights approach, it’s back to business for Loyola sophomore bands Goblin Marquette, The Canarys and Colorblock. What better way is there to kick off fall than by denying the end of summer? The Denial Party held on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Gasa Gasa featured nostalgia for the sunny days, decked-out summer gear and crazy talented tunes from Loyola student bands. Goblin Marquette opened the show, and although it definitely was not their first rodeo, it was their first time playing at Gasa Gasa and their biggest show yet. “This is definitely a next step,” Goblin Marquette vocalist Emilia DiFabrizio, music industry sophomore, said of their Gasa Gasa gig. Practiced and perfected at an apartment turned studio above a warehouse, Goblin Marquette is a melting pot of sound. The band combines classic rock, jazz, punk, and popular musical training styles accentuated with poetic lyrics, creating an alternative-rock vibe with a dark, heavy mood. “We blend all those influences to create our sound,” states Grace Hawkins, music industry sophomore, Goblin Marquette’s saxophonist. The Canarys are another band of sophomores cultivated within the Loyola music scene. They performed second at The Denial Party. Rock ‘n’ roll guitarist and vocalist Alexander Hollins, popular and commercial music sophomore, along with rhythm and blues based drummer Marco Saah, popular and commercial music sophomore, describe their music as aggressive, gritty rock with a touch of hip-hop that makes it groovy. Hollins describes the sound as “danceable.” “(Our music is) not just something that rock fans and indie will be into but hopefully something that hip hop fans and pop fans can get into,” Hollins said. Colorblock brought the show to a close with their neo-soul, psychedelic waves. Founded during their freshmen year, Colorblock sprang seemingly out of nowhere. They recorded two songs during their first jam session together, and they have been making music ever since. Featuring five music industry students consisting of a bassist, two guitarists, a drummer and a vocalist and trumpeter, Colorblock aims to create a sound unlike any other. “All our frustrations, all our wild thoughts that come to our minds, all our ideas that are too crazy and too out there,

(TOP) Goblin Marquette opens the show at Gasa Gasa. (LEFT) Alexander Hollins shows off his skills as both guitarist and vocalist of The Canarys. (RIGHT) Vocalist and trumpeter Mariah Houston and bassist Sebastian Duzian perform their experimental, psychedelic rock for The Denial Party crowd. Held at Gasa Gasa, The Denial Party featured three Loyola sophomore bands who used their unique sounds to kick off the school year. JULES SANTOS/The Maroon.

we just all want to put it into one song,” Sebastian Duzian,music industry sophomore, the band’s bassist, said. The band draws from indie, new wave, and math-rock influences, and has a unique, experimental sound that fosters a community of musicians. “Everyone’s a musician and they all

use their instruments to contribute to the song as a whole,” Duzian said. “It’s like a communal thing, not centered around one person.” The bands are just one aspect of concert experiences such as The Denial Party. “One is not without the other,” said Saah, who agreed that a supportive crowd

is crucial to making The Denial party a successful experience for both artists and the audience. The bands expressed how a supportive crowd can make a show infinitely greater for everyone involved. “We’re bringing it and we’re doing it but it does not happen without people giving

their feedback and their response,” said Hollins. A supportive community, like The Denial Party crowd, helps the bands grow, according to Duzian. “The more people keep taking us seriously the more we take it seriously,” Duzian said.

Loyola student shares the buzz about dragonflies By Tess Rowland tmrowlan@my.loyno.edu

From the New Orleans Museum of Art to amusement rides, there is an array of attractions for an avid fan of City Park. But for one Loyola senior, it’s not the paddle boats or the train ride that draws his interest; it’s long, winged insects. Andrew Harper, environmental science senior, will host a talk about the natural history of the damselfly and dragonfly, two insects that he currently conducts specie diversity research on for his senior thesis. Held in the New Orleans Botanical Gardens on Sept. 22, the event is geared to get kids and their families excited about

nature and the lives of both the damselfly and dragonfly. For his thesis, Harper captures the creatures by chasing them down with his net to test the population of the insects in the area. His efforts led to his advisor putting him in contact the New Orleans Botanical Gardens in hopes they would put his research and collections to good use. The newly-formed relationship spawned the creation of his event at City Park allowing patrons the opportunity to see the creatures up close in their natural habitat, as well as learn how to catch and handle the creatures. What prompted Harper to choose the two creatures as the subject of his thesis

is his fascination with dragonflies and damselflies interacting in an urban environment like New Orleans. “What most people don’t know is that dragonflies in their larval stage live in the water for up to two years before they fly around. So a lot of the water pollutants in the water system and the stuff we put into our water can greatly affect how they survive and if they are going to survive,” Harper said. Harper hopes that families and children attending the event will begin to think of their roles in the preservation of these creatures.

(TOP) Taxidermied dragonflies and other insects are displayed in a Loyola research lab. (RIGHT) A cheerful Andrew Harper, environmental science senior, smiles as he describes his upcoming talk. Harper’s thesis was driven by his interest in the interactions between dragonflies and an urban environment. CRISTIAN ORELLANA/The Maroon.

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SPORTS Athletes come from all four corners of the map September 21, 2018 The Maroon

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

Business management freshman Kerem Tanpolat never set foot on campus before he decided to come to Loyola. Tanpolat’s research was limited to reading about the school and watching clips of the campus on YouTube. Tanpolat, a member of the golf team, is from Istanbul, Turkey. Loyola’s sports teams are fielding 19 different athletes from 14 different nations this year, according to the team’s rosters on loyolawolfpack.com. Many of these students utilized recruiting services like I’m Recruitable, University Sports Program and College Sports America. The tennis team leads the way fielding 11 international players between the men’s and women’s teams. Kyle Russell, head coach, said tennis has always been an international game, but it’s become easier with the rise of recruiting agencies and tennis academies. “You have more information with the players,” Russell said. “Back in the old days you think the player is good and you are crossing your fingers. Now you’ve got people and coaches and agents you can talk to get a little bit more background.” Tanpolat provided his information to College Sports America who created a page for him, according to Tanpolat. Coaches were then able to browse those pages and reached out to the service to put them in touch. Tanpolat was first contacted by Drew Goff, head golf coach, via mail, according to Tanpolat. It then escalated to a few phone calls before they started texting each other. Tanpolat had wanted to visit campus however a tournament came up and he couldn’t make it. His situation isn’t unique, according to Associated Director of International Admissions Harvey Werner. “We do find, given that most of our international students come from the Latin America region, that

Loyola athletes come from a variety of places overseas with 19 different athletes coming from 14 different nations. Central and South America represent the biggest portion of the students from other countries with 11 athletes coming from those two parts of the world. Illustration by Ariel Landry

many have visited New Orleans and likely have seen campus at some point in their lives,” Werner said. “Or, they all seem to either have a family member or close friend that either lives in New Orleans or attends/has attended Loyola, so there is typically some type of connection.” Both Russell and Tanpolat cited Werner as being critical to helping the admissions process for both the athlete and the coach. Werner facilitates the admissions process including helping athletes obtain things like education visas.

“I stay in touch with them throughout the whole process and even stay in touch with many of the families once the students are already matriculated and on-campus,” Werner said. Russell viewed the school’s reputation as a big factor in recruiting. “One thing we have done is built a really good brand name when they are trying to place their tennis players,” Russell said. Russell said he was surprised to learn how strong Loyola’s brand was in Central and South America. The

Catholic connection is a strong aspect, Russell cited, that helped forge that bond. “A lot of these kids have gone to Catholic high schools or have at least been raised Catholic so that appeals to them right off the bat, maybe more so their parents than them.” Werner mentioned Catholicism as one of the main reasons as well. New Orleans also once was a popular destination for many parents to send their kids to secondary schooling before international or Ameri-

can curriculum schools were created which, among other ties, helped create a connection with those parts of the world, according to Werner. Tanpolat said the several people made the whole process easier than he thought it would be “Even the current players, some of them reached out and asked me if I need help with anything,” Tanpolat said. “Harvey Werner, he was there any time I had a problem, he’d immediately reply. I could just text coach as well which was really helpful so it was easier than I thought.”

Wolf Pack adds veteran presence to team with Reyes By Rosha’e Gibson rlgibson@my.loyno.edu @RoRodagreat1

Loyola men’s basketball team bulks up its talent this season with the addition of business senior Sammis Reyes, a transfer from Tulane. Reyes adds a dose of high-level experience having played on the Chilean national team. Reyes played as part of the team in qualifiers for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Americas Qualifiers in preparation for the Basketball World Cup in China in 2019. “That was a great experience for me,” said Reyes. “We had great competition, we played against Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. Those were great chances for me to play. That’s why I chose to step off of Tulane and really focus on that for the second semester.” Reyes said he felt honored to be selected to represent Chile. “It was awesome,” Reyes said.

Sammis Reyes joined Loyola for the season. Reyes, a transfer from Tulane, previously played six games for the Chilean national team. CRISTIAN ORELLANA / The Maroon.

“I’ve been with the adult team since I was 18 so it has been a great, great experience. It’s always a pleasure and it embodies a lot of pride that I have for my country.” Reyes played only two games for

Tulane last season. He elected to not play at Tulane the second half of the semester because he felt that he needed more minutes and was also selected to represent his country on the Chilean national team.

Reyes credited his relationship with Coach Stacy Hollowell as one of the main factors that got him to Loyola. “We had been talking for a little while,” said Reyes. “He really convinced me, he really stepped up recruiting and he told me all the great things that Loyola had to offer, so that was a no-brainer for me to just come here and take a bigger role than I had at Tulane. Hollowell cited Reyes’ experience as one of his more valuable traits. “He’s got a lot of experience,” Hollowell said. “He’s been around professional guys his whole life and can help transfer that information to our young guys.” Reyes said he is looking forward to taking a veteran role on the team. “We have a lot of younger guys so one of my biggest goals as a leader is to guide them during the season,” Reyes said. For a lot of these guys, this is the first time that they will experience it so I really want to in that sense.”

Hollowell explained that Reyes’ role will fall into place as the season progresses. “The in-game stuff will play itself out,” Hollowell said. “I think we’re versatile enough to adapt and make changes as needed.” Despite games having not begun, Hollowell explained how impressed he is with the impact Reyes has had on the team since practices began. “The immediate impact is that our guys listen, they look up to him and they see the work that goes into professional strength,” Hollowell said. “A large part of that is nutrition and that’s stuff he’s shared with our guys and that kind of leadership is going to go a long way for us.” Hollowell said he isn’t too worried his production levels entering the season. “He comes from a high-level conference,” Hollowell said. “He’s played high level basketball. The production will play itself out and we’ll make adjustments as we see where we see the strengths arise.”

OPINION

September 21, 2018 The Maroon

Growing up mixed in the United States

Cody Downey, mass communication junior and copy editor for The Maroon, laughing with his fellow copy editor, Riley Katz. Cody writes about his experiences growing up with two cultures. ANDRES FUENTES/ The cody downEY Mass communication junior cadowney@ my.loyno.edu

Finding an identity is hard for any kid growing up. However, it is even harder when you share two different heritages. I choose to call myself a White Latino. My mother is a Latina and my father is a white man. Growing up, I never really saw any difference between them. My mom may have been a little bit more tan and spoke another language, but I didn’t think that was odd.

It wasn’t until I was older that I would discover that, for some, my life was different. Throughout my life, people have always asked me questions about being of mixed race, especially being half-Latino. Sometimes they would come out of ignorance and others would come out of sheer curiosity. The most common question I got was “Are you Mexican?”. The answer is no. I am Guatemalan and Honduran. Many people tend to assume I am of Mexican descent just because of how close Mexico is to the United States. Another frequent question was if my mother was legal. The answer is yes. My mother was born here in New Orleans and is just as American, if not more, than the next person. The final question was usually if my mom spoke English. The

answer is yes. She was taught both English and Spanish growing up so, she is fluent in both languages. I would have questions from Latinos as well. The one that was always asked regardless of the age of the person was why I didn’t speak Spanish. As a child, my parents had taught me some words. Growing up, I would use them a lot such as leche (milk) and cochino (nasty). However, I never became fluent. It wasn’t because my parents didn’t want to teach me or didn’t care to, but because I just wasn’t interested then. My disinterest usually causes contempt from other Latinos. Many in the community believe you aren’t a “real Latino” unless you can speak Spanish. For a while, this had made me feel disconnected from the community.

These questions would come every now and again. But, I’ve grown to understand that no one intended to be hateful with them. The only people I had ever known who were like me racially were my cousins and a handful of my friends. So after a while, I learned to not take them too personally. However, I have still had my fair share of awkward situations. Once I stayed after school and was waiting to get picked up by my mom. I had someone waiting with me, and when my mother finally showed up, he didn’t believe she was my mother. My whole life I never had someone say that to me. It was weird to think that someone didn’t think that my mom could be my mom. That moment showed me how little people really knew about Latinos in general.

Reasons like the ones I mentioned are why, in more recent years, I’ve become more attached to Hispanic Heritage Month. Growing up, it wasn’t something that was heavily talked about. But if it was, maybe people wouldn’t have so many negative conceptions about Latinos. It could change the way many people think. It’s more important to me than for that, though. Hispanic Heritage Month is important to me so that my four-year-old little brother won’t have to feel odd when he experiences situations like the ones I dealt with. He will know that he is a true Latino regardless if he speaks Spanish or not. He won’t have to feel weird answering questions about his heritage. He will feel proud to be a part of, not only one culture, but two cultures.

Letter: Being a business analytics major is a struggle CAMERON KELLEY Business analytics junior cskelley@ my.loyno.edu

Is it fair to put unnecessary core classes into a student’s workload? As a student of the College of Business here at Loyola University, like other colleges, within the school there are a set of core classes you have to take in order to graduate. Within these cores, a business student has to take two accounting classes no matter what their major is. Accounting, being one of the hardest business majors because of the amount of precision needed to do the work correctly, is a difficult course. It takes a lot of time learning the material and practicing in order to fully understand every step in the

accounting process. As a business analytics major I know that the use of accounting is useful, however I do not understand why there are two separate accounting classes; principles of financial accounting and managerial accounting. A question that comes to mind when taking these classes is: why do I, a business analytics student, have to take two intermediate accounting classes? An intro class that introduces the concepts of accounting to me would make much more sense as a class to choose from. Many majors within the college have intro classes including management and marketing. In these intro classes there are many units and these units are based on practices in these fields. Taking these accounting classes takes hours of a students time. Especially to students that are new to the practices like me. Homework can take many grueling hours. It is a heavy workload for a single class considering you have homework due before every class period. I believe that this workload is unbearable with my classes, extracurricular

activities, and everyday life. When I took accounting my first time it was extremely challenging. Keeping up with the homework and work for other classes was a huge struggle and I fell behind which made it difficult to learn the material taught later in the class since I was not entirely caught up on what was common knowledge of later chapters. A single business subject that does not relate to your concentration should not hold a person back from excelling and doing their best here at Loyola. I am writing this opinion not bashing the College of Business, but to share my voice and my feelings. I absolutely love my business classes. The teachers go above and beyond and want the best for their students. As a student that has struggled with accounting and does not find much interest in the subject, I feel that this holds me back from getting the best possible GPA due to the difficulty and time taking these accounting classes. Rather than having financial and managerial accounting, I would prefer a single intro class to

non-accounting majors that introduces basic accounting then have subsections of financial and managerial accounting. This would not only eliminate the need for two classes but help students like my-

self that struggle with the concepts of accounting get the best possible GPA in college. I know for myself it would be a huge weight off my shoulders to not struggle when I take these two accounting classes.

Cameron Kelley, business analytics junior, looks at his watch in the afternoon after class. Kelley is upset that his major requires two accounting classes. VANESSA ALVARADO/The Maroon.

EDITORIAL

September 21, 2018 THE MAROON

OUR EDITORIAL

The majority opinion of our editorial board

For A Greater Loyola HOWLS & GROWLS

The budget is balanced, or it will be by the 2019 fiscal year. That’s an announcement we’re glad to hear, and it marks an important step on the road to financial stability. Now that we can breathe and money seems a little bit more comfortable, it’s a good time to point out some aspects of campus that could use a little love. We’re on the right path, but there are a few stops along the way that we want to make sure we hit.

HOWL to a six-inch sub GROWL to the seafood surprise HOWL to Pete Slimer, Attorney at Law

Dorm Life

GROWL to thinking about made up characters while I should be working HOWL to the antslayer

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Campus is cozy, but three people to a dorm might be a little bit cramped.

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Students have limited space to cook for themselves.

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The WiFi can be a bit spotty at times.

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Cabra residents are having a little trouble getting their mail.

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If one of us dies in an elevator, we will haunt Loyola until the end of time.

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Dining •

There are small portion sizes at the O.R.

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Students have limited options on the weekend when everything closes early.

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The O.R. can feel crowded when Tulane students come around.

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It would be nice to be able to use Wolf Bucks around town in the same way NOLA Bucks work.

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It would also be nice to be able have the option to buy NOLA Bucks.

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The bananas in the C Store are either as green as envy or on the other side of brown town.

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Some of the equipment in the Sports Complex is a little outdated.

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The Sports Complex has limited hours on the weekends, which is when students have free time to work out.

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The new design of the Sports Complex has left some students who don’t play sports for Loyola feeling alienated with some of the equipment catering more towards athletes than the general public.

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Tell us who Havoc is.

These aren’t particularly big gripes but, for some of us that have been here for almost four years, these are the little things we’d like to see improved. We’ve seen what the new administration can do so far by balancing the budget. We’re confident that we’re putting these issues into good hands.

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