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Loyola University • New Orleans • Volume 97 • Issue 6

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Lesli Harris, Loyola's inaugural chief of staff, stands beside her undergraduate, graduate and law degrees. Harris came to Loyola Sept. 17 of 2018, and her new position will help to execute President Tania Tetlow's visions for the univeristy, according to Tetlow. HANNAH RENTON/The Maroon.

Loyola brings Leslie Harris on board as the chief of staff By India Yarborough iayarbor@my.loyno.edu

Despite having spent nearly a decade earning degrees, Leslie Harris has chosen once again to return to school, this time as Loyola's chief of staff. Harris joined the Loyola community Sept. 17 in the inaugural position, leaving behind 16 years as a private attorney. But, Harris doesn't see the new job as a redirection of her career. For her, it's an opportunity for hone a long-held love for learning. “What attracted me to it was the higher education aspect,” Harris said of the position. “And Loyola, which I knew to be a very diverse place.” Though it is only Harris’ second week on the job, she is no stranger to Loyola. She has friends who attended Loyola's law school and has become acquainted with the univer-

Tetlow gives update on finances at town hall By Andres Fuentes

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In front of Loyola's faculty, President Tetlow delivered news about

sity during her many years in New Orleans. Since 2002, after graduating from Tulane University Law School, Harris has worked for Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC in New Orleans’ Central Business District. “My private law practice focused on intellectual property law, some employment law and I’ve worked actually for some universities in Louisiana,” Harris said. “I think having the strategic thinking ability that being a partner in a law firm provides will be helpful to my position here.” Harris has worked in higher education before. During her years with Stone Pigman, she taught classes at Tulane law. Teaching is something Harris hopes to continue at Loyola, in between stops on what she called a “listening tour” — a series of meetings with department heads, deans, faculty members and students to determine campus-wide needs. “Having access to education was very important to me and a big reason why I chose to leave my legal profession and come here,” Harris said. “I also really enjoyed teaching... and hopefully, in my spare

time, I can pick up teaching a trademark class at the law school.” Harris credits her mother with instilling in her a love for education. “I was very lucky to have a mother who pushed me toward education and a guidance counselor who said ‘Hey, go to (the University of Virginia),” said Harris, who grew up in rural Ohio. “So education has always been central to me.” According to Tania Tetlow, university president, Harris is exactly the type of person Tetlow was looking for when she determined the school needed a chief of staff. “I was looking for someone who is a brilliant strategic thinker, strong consensus builder and highly respected professional who would be able to make an immediate and positive impact in our community,” Tetlow said. She added that chiefs of staff are not uncommon in higher education. Tetlow said when she served as Tulane’s chief of staff, she was somewhat of “a right hand” and adviser to the president. “A good chief of staff helps to execute the president’s vision, reinforce meaningful change and create a cul-

the state of the university. "It is amazing for me to step into an institution where people care so much about the good of the school," Tetlow said. "I know at this moment that every one of you is doing more than what you have to do." Tetlow showcased a number of slides with charts and graphs displaying how the university is staying on track after Project Magis. Tetlow said that even if the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools sanctions Loyola, she is confident the university will make it through because it is doing the right things. Her first slide showed a graph with a consistent dip in revenue

starting in 2013 when Loyola welcomed a smaller freshmen class than expected. The revenue started to rise in 2017, which Tetlow credited to the actions taken by Project Magis and recent budget cuts. Tetlow also revealed that the percentage of returning sophomores, juniors and seniors but also commented on the campus' lack of the latest tech. "We saved lots of money in the last decades skipping over whole generations of technology," she said. Tetlow hopes to utilize updated technology throughout the campus but her primary goal is to bring retirement funds back to the faculty.

ture of execution,” Tetlow added. As chief of staff, Tetlow said, Harris will tackle inter-departmental projects and help Loyola transition beyond Project Magis — the university’s current plan to promote financial stability. The plan is set to expire in the next two years, according to previous reporting from The Maroon. According to Tetlow, the university's chief of staff will report directly to the president but will not add another layer of administration. "It’s very exciting, especially with President Tetlow,” Harris said. “Her energy is really infectious. When I first met with her, I was just so excited to work with her... having this sort of, I hate to say girl power, but it is very girl power." Along with President Tetlow, Harris is now one of a multitude of female figures who hold the highest administrative positions at Loyola. "Our provost is a woman. The president's a woman. The dean of the law school is a woman," Harris added. "It's just very exciting that we're all in leadership roles and helping to move the university forward."

Deadline coming up for campus employee survey By Rose Wagner rmwagner@my.loyno.edu

In order to assess the current faculty and staff's outlook on Loyola, Tania Tetlow, university president, reissued last year's organizational health survey to university employees on Sept. 18. The survey is run by McKinsey & Company Organizational Health Index analysts who will compile the data. All responses given to the university by McKinsey are confidential and common responses among groups of 10 or fewer respondents are not reported. As of Sept. 26, the survey had a response rate of 23 percent which is, "lower than we would hope at this time," according to Tetlow in an email to faculty and staff, as the survey closes on Oct. 3. Tetlow said she hopes university employees will fill out the 20 minute survey to let their voices be heard. "Based on these results, which I will share with you, we can work to build on our strengths and to solve the problems you identify," Tetlow said in the email.

Tetlow tells faculty Loyola's on track after Project Magis. ANDRES FUENTES/ The Maroon

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IT takes steps to promote cybersecurity By Daniel Schwalm dpschwal@my.loyno.edu Loyola’s IT department is taking steps to ensure the security of computerized information by requiring faculty and staff to take a short Skillsoft online course on data protection, according to an email sent to faculty by the university. The half-hour course, titled “Security Awareness for the End User,” provides an overview of techniques and practices that can be used to keep information safe online, particularly when it comes to protecting campus servers and email networks. Joseph Locascio, senior director of information technology, said that by educating people about digital security, the IT department hopes to prevent email scams, hacking attempts and other threats. The course is mostly a precautionary measure, according to Locascio. “Knock on wood, we’ve never really been hacked,” Locascio said. But he said the concern remains that user error will cause problems for the university. “One of the big holes in any network is the users ,” Locascio said. According to Paula Saurage-Ruiz, director of client services here at Loyola, the course “will explore why campus networks are targeted by hackers and the potential consequences a breach can have for end users and institutions.” She urged users to be cautious with their information in order to protect themselves and the campus network as a whole. Locascio warned that hackers often aim to hijack campus email addresses and mailing lists in order to spread scams. Loyola students have been reminded recently of the threat of such phishing scams, as campus police and other officials have warned about “Internet work at home scams” in recent universitywide emails. Additionally. Gloria Cosenza, admissions counselor, said that her email was recently used in a phishing scam. These phishing attempts are a major concern addressed by the course. Locascio said that there are plans in the works to expand the course to the student body as well. “We’re gonna introduce it to the students in October,” Locascio said. The deadline for course completion by faculty and staff members will be Nov. 2, when the university’s subscription to Skillsoft’s services expires. There is some concern in the IT department, however, about how they will ensure that faculty actually take and complete the course. “We’re saying it’s required, but we can’t really require you to take it,” Locascio said. Locascio said the department is looking for outside help to spread awareness of cybersecurity issues. “What I’d like to do is get the SGA involved,” Locascio said. “If they (users) can be the first line of defense, that helps a lot.”

Executive members of Black Student Union join together in front of Marquette Hall to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary. Black Student Union Executive Board: (left to right) Brealauna Leaders, Logan Jackson, Roshae Gibson, David Collins, Miles Clark, Brionna Adams, Jenkins Brady and Sterling Holmes. ERIN HOLMES / The Maroon.

BSU celebrates its 50 year anniversary at Loyola By Maia Moses mgmoses@my.loyno.edu Not everyone is excited to celebrate being half a century old, but Loyola’s Black Student Union is ringing in its 50th birthday with pride. Over the past few decades, BSU has aimed to “assess and meet the needs of Loyola’s African American population” by providing “social, cultural, educational and community service opportunities related to African American culture and its significant contributions to society and history,” according to BSU’s website. Logan Jackson, sociology junior and president of BSU, called the organization “a safe space for the black population and other minority students to excel, unite and experience fellowship with one another.” Jackson also said the organization’s focus on inclusive diversity expands beyond Loyola’s black stu-

dent population. “BSU is inclusive, so (we) are open to all students,” Jackson said. BSU’s theme for its anniversary is “Golden Times,” and the organization plans to host a number of events that not only correlate with the theme, but also highlight black excellence, according to Sterling Holmes, mass communication senior and vice president of BSU. This includes the creation of new ideas, such as a black student study abroad panel and continuing older BSU traditions, such as the BSU Scholarship Fund and the Mr. and Ms. BSU pageant. Jackson said she is also, “interested in contacting past Loyola Black Student Union members to have a panel discussion on life after college and how life as a minority on campus has changed over the years” in addition to starting a BSU social media campaign. Holmes said that BSU is critical to

making students of all backgrounds feel heard and supported. “Having a BSU is important because we go to a PWI (Predominantly White Institution) and there should be a place that (we) can go to in which we feel both comfortable and safe,” Holmes said.

“We are the minority and are constantly reminded of this fact within every system, space and organization throughout society. — Rhojohnae August mass communication junior Jackson emphasized how difficult the high school to college transition can be, especially for students from predominantly black institutions. “This is their first time being in

a non-black space, and that can be difficult,” Jackson said. However, as leaders of the organization, both Jackson and Holmes want to not only “help other students in their transition into college life” but also, for new students to “experience the Black Student Union in a welcoming and warming way.” Rhojohnae August, mass communication junior, said the organization has been critically important to her college experience. “As black people, we are the minority and are constantly reminded of this fact within every system, space and organization throughout society,” August said. “Having something tangible that allows us to encourage, educate and uplift people beyond the threshold that society has provided for us is something that we need in this community, because if (we) do not do it, who else will?”

TapRide mobile transportation app expands service location By Andrew Callaghan atcallag@my.loyno.edu Tulane’s TapRide service has recently expanded its mobile transportation access to include a weekend Wolf Pack line that will take students back and forth between Loyola’s Broadway and main campuses between 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. TapRide is a free, on-demand shuttle service that transports both Loyola and Tulane students within one mile of Uptown campuses and to a few destinations in the Downtown area. Though administered by Tulane, Loyola students account for 20 percent of the app’s usage. Amy Boyle, director of residential life and student affairs at Loyola, said she is excited about how this service expansion will benefit Loyola students. “It is a safe and no cost alternative to other public transportation, per-

sonal vehicles, and walking or biking. Because of its shared component, you can travel with friends or classmates as well,” Boyle said. To use the service, students can either call Tulane Shuttles & Transportation directly or download the TapRide mobile app. The app, available for both iOS and Android devices, allows students to log in using their Loyola credentials and call rides at no cost to the user. Students can request a ride during service hours and will be provided with a driver and approximate wait time. Brian Lowe, director of shuttles and transportation services for Tulane University, said students need to arrange shuttles in advance to avoid lengthy wait times. particularly when they are on a tight schedule. “Demand is high, so plan accordingly,” Lowe said.

A student opens the TapRide mobile transporation app. TapRide recently expanded its free on-demand ride service between Loyola’s Broadway and St. Charles campuses with the new Wolf Pack line. Photo Illustration by CRISTIAN ORELLANA/The Maroon

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Women embrace their natural hair

Lyndsey Murray, music therapy junior, shows off her natural hair. ROSHAE GIBSON/The Maroon.

Portrait of Chloe’ Washington, popular commercial music senior. Washington said that having natural hair protects your hair from harmful chemicals. ROSHA’E GIBSON/The Maroon.

By Rhon Ridgeway rlridgew@my.loyno.edu Recently, women have started to embrace their natural curls, coils, and kinks. While the surge in self-confidence in hair may be a defining moment for women who have started styling their natural hair, it has also become controversial. Women of color style their hair

with braids, faux locks, Marley twists and more to protect their hair. Chloe Washington, popular commercial music senior, said that being natural protects your hair from dangerous chemicals. These protective styles are meant to stimulate hair growth and conserve the ends of hair while decreasing tangles. “When you’re natural and properly manage your hair, your strand

becomes fuller and stronger due to the lack of chemical enhancement,” said Washington. Logan Jackson, Black Student Union president, has had natural hair for six years and expressed her thoughts on natural hair and the feedback it receives. “Any negative backlash against natural hair should be ignored,” Jackson said, “Never allow anybody to lead you away from loving something about yourself. There are so many forces in this world telling black women that they are less than, and this backlash is just another form of that.”

Foundation fights to end campus sexual violence By Samuel Kahn samsam.kahn@gmail.com Amid numerous sexual violence threats on campuses and Secretary of Education Betsy Devos’ proposed change to Title IX, the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault is allocating its federally funded resources to fight for safer campuses. Tulane University revealed in January that 41% of its female undergraduate students had experienced sexual assault. To try and reduce that number, Tulane’s administration is thinking about hardening the rules that regulate the consumption of alcohol on campus. “We know that alcohol is often used by perpetrators of sexual violence,” said Tulane’s Title IX Coordinator Meredith Smith. Josef Canaria, LaFASA’a campus sexual assault project coordinator, said that alcohol is one of the areas that they focus on. “We know that perpetrators often use alcohol as a weapon to intoxicate their victim to get them to the point where they are not able to consent,” Canaria said. But according to Canaria, the fight against sexual violence on campuses is not limited to alcohol regulation. “A lot of the resources I developed at LaFASA are aimed toward students. Letting them know what their rights are on campus, what they are entitled to as students and making sure that if something happens, they know who to turn to and what resources are available,” Canaria said. At Loyola University, the Women’s Resource Center helps students who have been subject to sexual violence find help. That includes helping them through the reporting process.

Keely Davis, cosmetologist, has been natural for two-and-a-half years and said being natural means accepting your hair for how it is without altering the natural pattern. “It means you are free, your hair is wild, you’re radiant, you are regal and have a new hairstyle every day,” Davis said. Davis also said styling your natural hair is about choosing not to tease and tame your hair. “You’re choosing to let your hair express its personality rather than look like everyone else’s hair,” Davis said. Natural hair has been around

In order to provide the best support, the Women’s Resource Center works with a number of organizations, including LaFASA. “LaFASA is one of the community partners that Loyola works with to foster greater awareness about sexual assault and prevention. LaFASA has tabled with the Women’s Resource Center in One Loyola room to share information about laws and reporting”, said Patricia Boyett, Women’s Resource Center director. Canaria also said that students are not the only ones who need information about sexual assault and prevention. “Universities often struggle to recognize the different cultural barriers the student may have, nationality, sexual orientation, and may deter reporting,’ Canaria said. The project coordinator makes universities work together by holding regional campus meetings so that survivors have more options in term of reporting. “We want to always provide as many opportunities for survivors to talk about their traumas as possible,” Canaria said. But all his work could be jeopardized if the change to Title IX proposed by Betsy Devos is imple-

mented. If that happens, victims would have a harder time proving their case as opposed to Obama’s “preponderance of evidence,” which required colleges to use the lowest standard of proof in deciding whether a student is responsible for sexual assault. That the current system does not work and that survivors aren’t helped the way they should, according to Canaria. “Betsy Devos’ new Title IX guidance is very hurtful to survivors and will make schools a lot less safe. It really is on the side of the perpetrator,” Canaria said. But because this guidance is not federal law, universities do not have to abide by it. “We are going to encourage universities to follow what’s best for them, and hopefully that means sticking to the current guidance,” said Canaria.

for a long time throughout the African-American community but it is now being integrated into society as a whole. Jackson said that the black community is beginning to embrace and understand their natural hair. “I think that as society becomes less normative and more accepting of diversity, we begin to realize the true beauty of our differences,” Jackson said, “Natural hair has always been an opinionated topic of discussion, however, the dominating opinion has almost always been negative. Now, I believe that because black women have become more solidified in our identities and are asserting our agency, we have begun an era of unapologetic love for ourselves.” According to Davis, being natural can also be seen in a various amount of ways. “For so long, black people have been demeaned for having nappy hair, wool-like hair, but now we’re taking ownership of what we have and embracing it,” Davis said. “I think when someone chooses to wear their hair out in all its Afro glory, we’re taking pride in their roots, heritage, and history. ” Jackson said “schooling yourself” about your natural hair is about so much more than just your hair. It’s a self-identity journey and with that, you learn. “Self-love isn’t instant; it takes time, reflection, and revelation,” said Jackson.

Trump voices frustration over Senate delays for Kavanaugh By Catherine Lucey Associated Press

Logo of the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault. LaFASA works with colleges to prevent sexual violence. Courtesy of LaFASA.

ocrats are treating him unfairly. Kavanaugh has steadfastly denied the accusations from Ford and another President Donald Trump ex- women alleging sexual misconduct pressed frustration Wednesday with during his college years. Senate Republicans over the delays In recent days, the president has with Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Su- grown increasingly frustrated with preme Court nomination, saying the handling of the claims against “they could have pushed it through Kavanaugh, said a person familtwo and a half weeks ago.” iar with his views who was not authorized to discuss private “You wouldn’t be talking about it conversations publicly. After appeared on Fox right now, which is frankly what Kavanaugh News to plead his case Monday, Trump expressed conI would have preferred.” cerns that he did not defend — Donald Trump himself more vigorously. President While Trump has wondered if he was well-advised to choose Kavanaugh, he now believes that Republicans must fight back harder, mindful of the message it Trump spoke to reporters at the would send to his supporters if the United Nations as his embattled GOP-controlled Senate cannot help nominee faces accusations of sex- him get another conservative jurist ual misconduct Kavanaugh em- on the high court. phatically denies. Trump said that With Kavanaugh’s confirmation, if lawmakers had moved faster “you Trump would shift the court more wouldn’t be talking about it right firmly to the right for a generation, a now, which is frankly what I would long-held goal of conservative leadhave preferred.” ers. Asked about the decision to have The process was thrown into a veteran Arizona prosecutor to doubt when Ford told The Washhandle the questioning between ington Post that the judge tried to Kavanaugh and his chief accusor remove her clothes and clamped Christine Blasey Ford, Trump said a hand over her mouth at a parthat Senate Republicans “could not ty when both were in high school. be nicer” and “could not be more Another woman, Deborah Ramirez, respectful.” told The New Yorker magazine that Trump said he was “OK with Kavanaugh caused her to touch his that,” but again defended Kavana- penis at a party when both were Yale ugh as a “gem” and said that Dem- freshmen.

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Mardi Gras fashion goes off seamlessly By Andres Fuentes aafuente@my.loyno.edu

Mardi Gras is a delight to the senses, but with so much going on, with so much preparation and planning, the smaller details can be lost. The shining sequences, the colorful plumes, the extravagant headdresses and the time it takes to design and make the clothes used by the krewes can be lost amongst the crowds, the throws and the booze. Whether it be a small walking parade or a giant super krewe, a lot of love and attention to detail is poured into what the participants of the Crescent City’s biggest show wear. For 32 years, D & D Creations has been designing, sewing and creating headpieces, costumes and ball gowns for the carnival season right in the heart of Kenner, Louisiana. 49 weeks of work each year creates wears for more than 45 different krewes across the southern United States. Starting out of the family garage, D & D Creations grew into a 10,000 sq. ft studio with 20 employees led by Missy Hildreth, who has taken a leadership role after her parents. Hildreth recounts how her father, a former Bell South employee, marched into the world of Mardi Gras fashion. “The way my parents learned was that they were a part of a Mardi Gras krewe that did their own costumes, and the captain of that krewe was an engineer by trade and taught my dad how to do the wire,” she said. The process of forming the wire to fit the shape of a headdress is complicated and timely, but it became the passion of Hildreth’s retired father. His work made D & D Creations known for their light-weight and sturdy headdresses. Hildreth said the business grew because of the extra support and comfort her father’s headdresses brought to pieces that could be almost 50 pounds. The studio is more than just a factory for headdresses. Walking into the work space, you’ll see buckets of sequins, fabrics and spindles along the walls, sewing machines hard at

work and a crew of designers and seamstresses creating costumes for the float riders and parade walkers. Everything is done in house at, “New Orleans’ largest Mardi Gras costume fabricator.” - from measurements, to fittings and designs. “That’s pretty much what we do. Everyday,” Hildreth said. As far as the costume creation process goes, D & D Creations can be as personal and customizeable as the krewe or the rider would like. The end goal is to create something that the customer can feel attached to. “Somebody comes in here with a couple thousand dollar budget, we can do something. If someone comes in here and says, ‘I have no budget. I want to look amazing.’ We can do that too.” she said. Whether designing for clients as big as Bacchus and Excalibur to smaller parades in Texas and northern Louisiana, Hildreth stresses the fact that every costume is made to look its best. “You just need to dream it and then we can make it,” she said. “You give me your dream and a budget. I can put the two together and make something beautiful.” Former king of Thoth Tim Melancon enjoys how personal the creation process can be. “I go and meet with Missy in the Spring,” he said. “We spend an entire afternoon on fabrics and different concepts in my head for the coronation dress. (D & D Creations) has a library of illustrations and sketches to draw inspiration from.” Hildreth and her staff create the wears of the court of Thoth: the ball gowns and costumes of king, queen and officers. Melancon is impressed year after year with the personal attention that the staff brings to each creation. “It’s exciting to see the ideas and sketches come to life,” he said. “To see the court’s reaction at the finished product is awesome.” Brent Boyd also feels the same satisfaction as he is looking forward to his third costume by Hildreth for the Zulu Tramps. “I’ve been with (Hildreth) since

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Between Irish Dance Competitions, bagpipers, and the availability of Irish Channel Stout at Irish Fest New Orleans, overlooking the deep history of Irish Immigrants in New Orleans can be easy. “People from New Orleans aren’t aware of the history,” said Vincent Avila, secretary and co-founder of the non-profit New Orleans Irish Famine Orphans Society. “This was the second largest port for Irish immigrants.” Irish Fest attendees gathered at Kingsley House on Sept. 15 to celebrate Irish culture with traditional food, dance

Family businesses flock to Fried Chicken Fest By Anderson Leal and Emma Ruby aleal@my.loyno.edu eeruby@my.loyno.edu

Missy Hildreth holds up a helmet used in a Mardi Gras parade. Hildreth and her team specialize in all things Mardi Gras apparel. ANDRES FUENTES / The Maroon.

day one. That’s all I know,” Boyd said. “It’s an in-house process. She is creative in helping you create your costume. She’s very instrumental with that.” For Boyd, there is no feeling like seeing the finished product after the long creation process. “Me personally, I feel satisfied,” he said. “Once it’s all finished and complete, I’m satisfied.” Once everything is glued, stapled and sewn on, Hildreth wishes that more attention and appreciation be given to the costumes, headpieces and other garments. “Take a few minutes to look at the costumes and appreciate them,” she said. “There’s literally hundreds of man-hours into every costume. It’s not done in China. It’s not done with big machines. This is all us, gluing every one of these (sequins). Every single one of them done by hand.” Despite the hard work and long hours, Hildreth enjoys her craft. “I literally love my job,” she said. “I get out of bed everyday knowing I get to do something creative. I get to do something with my hands and something I enjoy.”

A sketch of a potential dress with sample fabrics. D & D Creations does more than just Mardi Gras attire, as they also specialize in ball gowns and formal dresses. ANDRES FUENTES / The Maroon.

Irish Festival honors a forgotten history By Alexandria Whitten

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and music for the fifth annual Irish Fest New Orleans. The goal of the New Orleans Irish Famine Orphans Society is to “give voice to least of our ancestors, the Irish orphans,” according to the non-profit’s website. Dressed in authentic reproductions of the outfits Irish immigrants wore when they arrived in New Orleans, members of the New Orleans Irish Famine Orphans Society set up an “Orphans Alley” near the entrance of the festival. The “Orphans” challenged attendees with games of chance like “Three Card Monte” and a “Shell Game” with all the money wagered going to charity. “Orphans Alley” referenced the struggles Irish immigrants faced upon arrival to New Orleans and the creative ways they supported themselves.

“(Irish Orphans) came to America already orphaned by the famine of Black ’47, others were left fatherless when 8,000 Irishmen died digging New Orleans’ Basin Canal,” described the organization’s website about the early challenges of the Irish community. Another mission of the New Orleans Irish Famine Orphans Society is to preserve the works of their patron Margaret Haughery, an Irish immigrant and philanthropist who served the poor and hungry of New Orleans in the late 1800s. “We want to keep on with Margaret Haughery’s vision of feeding the hungry,” said Avila. Taking inspiration from “the Bread Lady of New Orleans,” organization members run service projects and fundraisers to benefit hunger and poverty issues in New Orleans.

Vincent Avila, co-founder of New Orleans Irish Famine Orphans Society (left), shows off his outfit at Irish Fest New Orleans on Sept. 15. Modeled after Irish immigrant fashions from the late 1800s, Avila’s attire is created out of authentically reproduced fabric true to the time period. ALEXANDRIA WHITTEN / The Maroon.

New Orleans is known to be the life of the party, so a family-driven chicken festival is a clucking good time. The third annual Fried Chicken Festival was a place for the community to come together and share their love for chicken. Despite inclement weather ruffling some feathers, attendees enjoyed live music, participated in chicken-themed carnival games and, of course, had to pick from an array of fried chicken options. Over 30 restaurants and vendors fired up the grills and served variety of dishes ranging from fried green tea chicken, to chicken and beignets, and even pepper jelly chicken and strawberry waffles. One of the owners of McHardy’s Chicken and Fixin’, Alvi Mogilles, takes pride in the restaurant’s unique contribution to the New Orleans community. “I think we bring a different kind of image to the city,” said Mogille. McHardy’s is a family business that has been in the city for over 20 years. On its third time at the festival, chicken and coleslaw were the main featured items in their tent. Mogilles stated that Fried Chicken Fest has a unique impact on the community and provides family fun at a low cost. “It’s still a free festival and I think it is excellent, because in this economy, it still gives a wonderful activity to families,” said Mogilles.“ I have been super impressed with the Spears Group as they put on this production. It has been one in the past that has had an appeal to the family and that is always very impressive as a mother and a grandmother.” Another vendor who served the praised dish was Sweet Legacy, who also has served at the festival for three years. Tierra Alexander is part of the family who runs the business. At the festival, four different generations of the family were represented. Alexander is a social worker and Ph.D. student at LSU where she studies how food brings people together. “I really want people to recognize that food has such a big impact on who we are as people and how we connect with others,” said Alexander. Any other time of the year, Sweet Legacy serves desserts, but the idea of a chicken-themed family festival was appealing and an opportunity to bring a unique dish to the table. This time around, fried chicken and beignets with pecan honey butter glaze was the star of the menu. Other items included chicken cracklin’ and old-fashioned bread pudding with rum sauce. A vendor working around the cluck was Jerry Frazier from Frazier’s Connection. Macaroni and cheese, red beans and rice and drumsticks drew in large, hungry crowds. Among the hustle, Frazier managed to share his biggest takeaway from the festival. “Everyone loves chicken.”

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Loyola drops home opener to Bethel in 4 sets (TOP) General studies freshman Jordan Bernard goes for a kill. (LEFT) Bernard and mass communication senior Tylar Beckham go for the block. (RIGHT) Volleyball Assistant Coach Robert Pitre adresses the team in the huddle. The Wolf Pack lost three sets to one to Bethel University from McKenzie, Tennessee. In the home opener, Bethel took the first two sets 25-15 and 25-18 before the Wolf Pack responded taking the next set 25-21. The Wolf Pack couldn’t force a fifth set however as Bethel took the fourth set 25-19. JULES SANTOS/The Maroon.

Nielson joins Loyola basketball coaching staff By Andrew Lang awlang@my.loyno.edu @langand87

Men’s basketball Head Coach Stacy Hollowell announced the hiring of Tyler Nielson as assistant coach Sept. 13, according to the athletic department. Hollowell said Nielson fit what he was looking for in his assistant. “You are looking for a guy that can be on the road a lot and recruit and find the best talent, that can find students that can, not just do the work here, but excel at the school work here and so Tyler knew those parameters coming in and that’s what we’re going to look to do,” Hollowell said. Hollowell also said Nielson will be heavily involved in making scouting reports among other responsibilities. Nielson previously worked at The University of Texas at El Paso as a video coordinator for the 2017-2018 season and a graduate assistant from 2015-2017. Nielson worked under Tim Floyd, who has had a close connection with New Orleans

Nielson looks on as mass communication freshman Myles Burns passes to finance senior Ethan Turner. Nielson’s hiring was announced Sept. 13. Andrew Lang/The Maroon.

having coached at the University of New Orleans from 1988-1994 as well as coaching the New Orleans Hornets for the 2003-2004 season. His duties at El Paso included of getting the team ready for the upcoming opponent, putting scouting reports together and walking his players through those insights from the scouting reports at practice, according to Nielson. Nielson, a Texas native, has experience with the city before. The

previous three years his team would play The University of Southern Mississippi and they would fly into New Orleans before driving out to Hattiesburg. “But the joke was always the game was on Thursday but Coach Floyd wanted to fly out on Monday to keep the guys rested, but it was really so we could spend a couple nights in New Orleans,” Nielson said.

Volleyball team falls in third straight home game to Mobile

Women’s golf finished in third at Carey Collegiate Fall Classic

By Andrew Lang

awlang@my.loyno.edu @langand87

Loyola’s volleyball team lost their third straight home game with a 3-1 loss against the University of Mobile to fall to a record of 10-8. The Wolf Pack won the first set 25-15. Head Coach Jesse Zabal said they knew it would be a hard game according to the athletics department. “We made a very specific game plan and the girls showed up in the first set,” Zabal said according to the athletics department. Loyola followed it up with a close second set, losing 25-21. “We carried some of that momentum into the second set, but just couldn’t hold on throughout the rest of the match,” Zabal said according to the athletics department. Mobile then took control of the taking the next two sets 25-16 and 25-15 to win the match. The Wolf Pack hits the road against Florida College and Florida National University on Sept. 29.

Loyola women’s golf finished in third at the Carey Collegiate Fall Classic. The Wolf Pack shot a 612 good for 36 over par. Business senior Daria Delfino had the best score for the Wolf Pack finishing in fourth in the tournament. Delfino shot a 148 finishing five over par. International business sophomore Alejandra Bedoya Tobar shot nine over par with a 153 finishing in 13th place. Biology freshman Callee Breland and psychology sophomore Madison Bates tied for 15th place each shooting a 156, 12 over par. The women’s golf team are set to take the course next Oct. 15 and 16 at the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics Preview at Lincoln Park Golf Club in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Letter: How not to be a starving artist CAROL Eshleman Theatre teacher

carol@ romaguera. com

There are countless musicals, TV shows, and films that all start off the same way: boy/girl arrives in New York City (establishing shot of “Broadway” street sign), just a dollar in their hand and a dream in their heart to make it on the Great White Way. Inevitably, this idealistic protagonist endures rejection and hardship, but by the end of the program, they are “discovered” and the show ends with their name up in lights. It’s a catchy story; probably has some great dance numbers. It’s also completely and utterly unrealistic garbage. As a high school theater teacher and active member of the local theater community, I’ve watched many go through that same narrative only to eventually move home with significantly lighter pockets and significantly bruised egos. I’m not saying that careers in the performing arts shouldn’t be pursued—quite the opposite. What I am saying, however, is that there is a sensible path that’ll lead you to Broadway, and that it doesn’t start with immediately moving there. I will be honest with you; you don’t need a degree in theater to have a career in theater. It does, however, help immensely to have

one. Plus, moving up to New York at 18 to just start auditioning for shows is a massively risky move for two reasons: First, unless you’ve been doing professional theater since you were much younger, you don’t have your Equity card yet, and if you’re asking what Equity is right now, then you definitely don’t need to move up there anytime soon! For those of you who don’t know, Equity is the actor’s union, and, long story short, they rule Broadway. You must be a part of the union not only to be in a Broadway show but also, in many cases, to even be guaranteed an audition for one. Sure, a production may post an audition as open, but if you’re not union, you may wait in an audition line for hour only to have a staff member announce that they’re not seeing any more nonunion actors today. If you’re Equity, you sign up for an audition time, and you’re assured that someone will at least look at you. Much better to have your card or at least be an EMC (Equity Membership Candidate) until you start hitting those NYC auditions on a regular basis. Secondly, you’ve probably made peace with the fact that you will be waiting tables on the side until you’re making enough money doing only theater in order to live until you can make a living off of theater alone. There’s a really good reason why the restaurant industry employs so many performers. The hours are often flexible so when an audition comes up, you can rearrange your schedule. However, you can’t get your license to serve alcohol until you are 18, and the best serving jobs are going to come with that license.

If you have a late birthday, you’ll have to wait to get the training and take the necessary courses for you to make decent money as a server. Otherwise, you’ll need to take up so many shifts to get by with those New York living expenses that you’ll have no time to audition, which is why you moved up there in the first place. Doing college theater gives you time to hit both of these milestones, and it also gives you two very important things: training and connections. People can say all they want about “natural talent,” but those of us who know this business know that nobody bursts out the womb spouting Shakespeare or sounding like Pavarotti. You need training, and studying theater in college pro-

vides that. Even after you’ve graduated, you should never stop taking classes. You are your instrument. Not continuing to learn is like buying a piano and never tuning it. You’ve probably heard people say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” and boy is that true in theater. Having connections will get you in the door faster than anything else, and your college theater professors are a fantastic resource. Working closely with them, not just going to class and then leaving, will show them that you’re willing to go the extra mile, and if they see you working hard, then when one of their friends needs a hand, they’re more likely to say, “Well, I have this student who’s really on the ball; I could ask them.” This happens in theater constantly. You may even

be able to ask them, “Oh I want to go audition for this. Do you know this director or any of the other creatives?” Chances are, they may, and they could put in a good word for you. You never know. One thing that I tell my own students all the time: You’re always auditioning. Knowing more people means that you’re auditioning ten times as much as someone who knows no one. So stick with it, and go for that degree. You’re setting yourself up for success, which is much better than diving into the deep end without any idea of which way to swim. You can enjoy all those “sudden fame” musicals all you like in the meantime. Just make sure that when you walk under that Broadway street sign, it’s a gig instead of on the way to the poor house.

Josie Gautier, musical theatre junior (left), and Abby Trahant, theatre sophomore (right) performing in “These Shining Lives” on Friday, Sept. 21. “These Shining Lives” tells the story of a feminist victory when the women take their fight for justice to the Supreme Court, according to Loyola University New Orleans. SIDNEY OVROM/The Maroon.

What I learned from growing up Hispanic ANDRES FUENTES Mass communication junior

aafuente@ my.loyno.edu Looking back on my childhood and teenage years, I was very Americanized despite being raised in a Hispanic household. We did the typical things you would see in any Hispanic household in a middle-class suburban neighborhood. We rented Spanish versions of the Shrek movies at Blockbuster to “better teach us the language.” It felt like we ate tacos just about every other day (which is a blessing and a curse). We sang “Happy Birthday” awkwardly in Spanish and always opened our Christmas presents on Christmas Eve. But just like everyone else at school, I was obsessed with the same music, I went to the theater to watch the same movies, and I fit in with the crowd despite having a name that no one could correctly pronounce.

As I got older and the economy started to dip, I started to see just how different life was for me. I know the ideology of, “sacrificing for the family,” isn’t unique to the Hispanic community, but seeing my father undergo pains and strifes for the greater good of my brothers and me is something I would’ve never thought to see from anyone else I knew. Like his mother before him and her mother before her, my father was a worker in its purest form. Whether he was putting on gloves and boots or cologne and a suit, my dad could handle any job. Work was what he did. It’s what he was best at. He provided for the family and made sure we had what we wanted, not just what we needed. But my parents separated when I was in my early teens. His business wasn’t doing too well, and bills were piling up. Through late nights and long days, my father worked to make sure we didn’t lose our house. He made sure the chores were done and our clothes were clean and ironed. He was both a mother and a father to me and my brothers. Yet, he hadn’t bought new clothes for himself, despite the fact that his clothing began to tear and fade. He made sure we had money in our lunch account before he worried

Andres Fuentes (left), Alejandro Fuentes (bottom center), Armando Fuentes (right) and Cesar Fuentes (middle) enjoying quality family moments Thanksgiving, 2014. Fuentes is proud to be Hispanic. Courtesy of Andres Fuentes.

about what he was going to eat. He pushed for us to get a private education so we could pursue better careers than he ever could. I learned what sacrifice meant from my father. I learned how important it is to see others succeed and to help others grow. It’s something that is rooted in our family. Just like my dad, I work late nights and early mornings. I take on some

of the financial responsibilities of the household and make sure my brother and my dog are doing well. I do it because he taught me the value of working, of using your free time to benefit someone else. It’s something passed on from our relatives all the way in Mexico. So I might be a little Americanized. I think the best place to get a taco is Taco Bell. I don’t like watch-

ing soccer, and flan is kind of overhyped in my opinion. But I celebrate my Hispanic heritage through what my family has taught me: provide for others around you and always eat the food that Grandma gives you.

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Last week, to encourage students to exercise their first amendment rights, a “free speech ball” rolled across campus. Members of the Young Americans for Liberty organization, the group sponsoring the speech ball, encouraged Loyola students to write whatever they chose on the ball to celebrate our country’s emphasis on freedom of speech. Loyola’s administration allowing this demonstration to take place speaks well to the importance it places on freedom. However, as ironic as it may be, had the school wanted to censor the free speech ball, they would have had every right to do so. It seems like a lot of us forget that Loyola is a private university, and that it has its own values to uphold. As such, it shouldn’t

come as a surprise that not everything is going to be allowed on campus, especially if it happens to come in conflict with the teachings of the Catholic church. Last year, we watched as an attempt to create a pro-choice club was denied by the administration on the grounds that they were upholding the teachings of the Catholic church. More recently, the school opted to not allow condoms on the shelves of the bookstore. If you were present on social media at the time of either of these incidents, you know the reaction was of both shock and outrage. It’s good that students have a strong reaction to issues they feel passionately about. But at this point, it’s time to stop acting surprised.

Every one of us signed up to go to a Jesuit college. And while for some of us the location or the programs might have been a bigger selling point than the Jesuit aspect, it’s still always been there. And when a Jesuit school makes decisions about life on campus, they’re probably going to coincide with Jesuit values. There were a lot of people in the comments of those stories laying out arguments for why not having condoms in the bookstore was impractical and unrealistic, or why not allowing us to have a pro-choice club was unfair. Those people definitely have a point, and that passion towards these issues is incredibly important. But it’s about focusing our energy in the right areas. Arguing that a Jesuit University shouldn’t

act in accordance with Jesuit values might not be it. That doesn’t mean that students who care about these issues are fighting a losing battle or that they should just accept that their voices won’t be heard. It just means they may have to look somewhere else for support. We live in a pretty big and diverse city. There’s guaranteed to be people who share your values and want to help you address these issues. It might take a bit more reaching out, but getting involved in organizations that fight for these issues is a good route to take. The Loyola community is a similarly diverse and passionate one. We care and we want to change things for the better. The first step to that is finding the right platform.

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