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For a greater Loyola University • New Orleans • Vol. 93 • Issue 20

THE MAROON MAR. 6, 2015

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As the women’s basketball team approaches the end of a winning season, this year’s senior players are determined to go

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By Taylor Ford tcford@loyno.edu @TaylorCFord

With a record of a 24-3 the women’s basketball team is now hoping for a storybook ending as they prepare for the SSAC tournament. The team defeated Belhaven University, one of their toughest conference opponents, in The Den on Saturday, Feb. 28. The senior players, like Rebekah Greer, were excited to finish their final game of the regular season with a win. “It was an amazing feeling to beat Belhaven. I actually was talking with Janeicia before the game just saying it’d be sweet to go out against Bel-

haven and get a win,” Greer said. “It was sweet getting a victory senior night but it was even sweeter being against Belhaven, a team that we haven’t had the greatest record against the past two or three years.” The coaching staff has also begun to reflect on the impact that this year’s senior class has had on the program. Kellie Kennedy, the team’s head coach, said that this year’s senior players have been tremendous leaders. “The wins and losses are great and those will stand as long as we keep records at Loyola in terms of athletics, but I think the biggest impact they have had is on the people around them,” Kennedy said. “Especially with their younger team-

mates being able to see how hard they’ve worked to be where they are, the character they have, and what they’ve been able to accomplish.

“It’s every athlete’s dream come true to end their career with a championship. ” — Rebekah Greer psychology senior

The biggest part of what they leave behind are the impressions on the younger players that they impact

everyday.” Even with the success they’ve had this season, the players have not allowed this win to distract them from the work that needs to be done in order to accomplish their long-term goals. Senior guard Megan Whittaker said winning an NAIA championship is the team’s ultimate goal. “It is important that our team comes out strong, plays hard and plays consistent each game,” Whittaker said. Outside of a championship win, this year’s senior class has begun preparing for life beyond Loyola’s recreation center. Janeicia Neely, mass communication senior, said that after graduation, she hopes to work in the New

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Orleans film industry and eventually become a producer. “I would love to play professionally overseas if I get the opportunity. I think that’d be super fun. I’m sure I will stay involved in basketball one way or another,” Neely said. Although basketball will continue to be a lifelong passion for all three senior players after graduation, Greer said that they understand the magnitude of the position they are in with their college careers. “It’s every athlete’s dream come true to end their career with a championship. There’s not too many that get to say they ended their career with a win. Which is why from now until whenever our season is over we’re going to give everything we’ve got,” Greer said.

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University adds new majors By Ellen McCusker emmcusk@loyno.edu @Ellen_McCusker

Courtesy of Megan Burgess Torres

Megan Burgess Torres, coach of Loyola’s new equestrian team and former college equestrian, clears a hurdle. Loyola’s team will train at Torres’ farm in Covington, Louisiana.

Equestrians ‘stirrup’ SGA funding By Daniela Chavez dachavez@loyno.edu @12dchave

Loyola’s newest club sport leaped out of the gate on Feb. 27 after it received funding from SGA. On Feb. 25, SGA passed a motion to fund Loyola’s new equestrian team, which was officially chartered two days later. The eleven-member team will practice and take lessons at Edgebrook Farm, which is located in Covington, Louisiana. The owner of Edgebrook Farm and the team’s new coach, Megan Burgess Torres, has been riding for twenty years and placed nationally with LSU’s Intercollegiate Horse

Show Association. “I loved my intercollegiate team in college and look forward to sharing that experience with others,” Torres said. Team members will ride together on Saturdays and be able to schedule ride times and lessons with the coach as desired. Members will also be responsible for the cost of their lessons and participation in shows since they compete individually. Equipment and transportation to the farm will be provided. Ashley Meeks, finance senior and the team’s founder, said that she hopes the club becomes popular with Loyola students. “So far the reception of the team by students has been incredible,

and many have expressed interest in joining, especially out of state equestrian students who have been looking for a barn to continue riding,” Meeks said. Meeks said she plans on registering the team with the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, which will allow students to compete against other universities such as Tulane and LSU. The association provides collegiate riders of all skill levels the opportunity to compete individually and as teams in equestrian competitions. More than 370 universities across the nation are members of IHSA, and students who compete individually can win scholarships. Zachary Bracey, assistant director

of wellness for intercollegiate athletics, said the team will be a great addition to club sports and that he is excited to watch their progress. “Ashley has been very diligent in getting this club started, and I commend her effort in doing so in a short time. I hope to see them competing in the future,” Bracey said. Officer positions in the organization are currently open and will be decided by a vote. Since Meeks will graduate in May, both president and captain positions will be available in the fall. The team is open to any student or alumni interested. Students can contact Ashley Meeks for more information.

It is no secret that Loyola’s enrollment rate is down, but a prominent committee on campus is making strides to improve this problem by instituting two new majors. On Jan. 9, the Standing Council on Academic Planning voted to implement a B.B.S. in business analytics, a minor in business analytics and a B.S. in computer information systems. This decision comes after SCAP’s announcement of a B.A. in theatre and musical theatre arts in early December. Maria Calzada, dean of the College of Humanities and Natural Sciences, said she believes that the B.S. in computer information systems will succeed in attracting potential students as well as prepare them for technologically demanding jobs. “The new B.S. in computer information systems program includes a well-reasoned combination of courses in computer science, mathematics and business. We do not currently have such a program at Loyola,” Calzada said. Chris Backes, philosophy senior and SCAP student representative, said he also sees the added programs benefitting future graduates. “One of the missions of this university is to ensure that its students are well prepared to enter into the job market after college, and the majors meet the constraints of new job markets,” Backes said. Calzada said that her college is currently looking into hiring a new faculty member to teach the computer information systems program, but that they are prepared aside from that. Marc Manganaro, provost and vice-president for academic affairs, said that SCAP passed the proposals for the new majors quickly because extensive steps were taken before the programs were presented. Backes said he hopes the programs will increase enrollment at the university. “My hope is that they will entice a greater number of intelligent students to attend Loyola, which in turn will make this university more competitive,” Backes said.

Old library demolition to begin in the wake of Monroe completion By Sarah-Anne Smurlick ssmurlic@loyno.edu @golfinggal11

Despite the wrap-up of Monroe Hall’s construction, students won’t be saying goodbye to the construction equipment just yet. Thomas Raymond, director of construction and safety, said that although the construction yard outside Monroe Hall is being decommissioned on a daily basis, some of the construction equipment will remain until after the old library in front of Monroe Hall has been demolished to make room for the proposed Tom Benson Jesuit Center, which is next in line for construction.

Raymond said that the construction of the Jesuit Center will start as soon as the funds become available. However, the demolition of the old library is scheduled to begin after the President’s Open House on March 14. Raymond said this demolition will be complete by the summer, around the same time the construction team will finish putting the final touches on Monroe Hall. Over Mardi Gras break, Loyola students and faculty experienced some of these final touches firsthand as construction workers removed the portable office building in Mercy Hall’s parking lot, reinstating 26 parking spaces available to anyone with a Loyola parking permit.

Francesca Vaccaro, biochemistry junior, said that all of her classes are in the new Monroe Hall building this semester. She said she enjoys the building’s new design. “The new Monroe Hall is remarkably different than when I was first touring Loyola three years ago. I love the large windows, which bring in so much light. Also, the views from the sixth floor are quite spectacular because of how flat New Orleans is,” Vaccaro said. Even though she will have graduated before it’s completion, Vaccaro said she is also looking forward to the new Jesuit Center. Raymond said that during the demolition process of the former library in upcoming weeks, an effort will be made to reclaim some of the

decorative stone components on the outside of the building to incorporate into the center. Ken Weber, associate chaplain for liturgy and music, said he is looking forward to several aspects of the future center, including the chapel and a new location for the office of mission and ministry. Weber said that the office of mission and ministry’s future location at the heart of campus will help express Loyola’s commitment to its Jesuit, Catholic identity and mission. Vacarro said that she sees many benefits to having the mission and ministry offices grouped together, rather than scattered throughout campus. “As an active member of university ministry, I believe that having a

central location on campus where all of the different areas of university ministry are located will allow for the greater exposure to the resources that are offered for all students,” Vaccaro said. Vaccaro said she would be looking forward to the Magis Lounge’s new location were she not graduating in spring 2016. “During my time at Loyola, the Magis Lounge has provided me with a lot of support and resources that are often overlooked because of its location in the basement of the Danna Center. Moving the Magis lounge into a central location will increase its access to the student community and create a more connected campus overall,” Vaccaro said.

WORLDVIEW

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Students aid community with tax prep TAX TIPS FOR STUDENTS

By Lucy Dieckhaus ljdieckh@loyno.edu @lucydieckhaus Clicking keys and smiling faces welcomed clients to their tax sessions, but the Loyola law school computer lab is not a traditional tax center. Andrew Piacun, Loyola College of Law assistant dean of administration, leads a team of students to prepare over 700 tax returns annually. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program team has offered free tax help to people facing tough times for over 30 years. During Piacun’s 10 years with the program, the group has filed about 6,000 tax returns for local people earning low to moderate incomes. He said he keeps coming back for the people. “Some of the people that come back year, after year, after year are the friendliest people in the world. They’d be your friend for life from the moment you met them, and they are just very good, down to earth people. That’s probably the most rewarding thing,” Piacun said. “It’s exhilarating. It’s exhausting. It’s fun. It’s frustrating.” Jamie Johnson, third year law student and program volunteer, said the program allows her to bond with locals. “In law school you are sort of blocked up in the classes, and being able to do this in the community makes me feel like I am more connected to the people I am surrounded by in the community instead of just sticking to my law classes,” Johnson said. “Not only are we sitting here plugging in numbers but we are actually getting to know our community members.” Piacun said students can be hesitant about joining the program because they are unfamiliar with

TAKE YOUR TIME TO GATHER YOUR FINANCIAL INFORMATION • W-2 forms from empolyers, 1099 forms for interest/dividends and self-employment work and 1098T forms from universities detailing tuition and scholarship information should be issued by Jan. 31 • Document your cash income and related expenses. Cash income received for work performed is taxable income.

FIND OUT IF SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY PLANS TO CLAIM YOU AS A DEPENDENT • For dependent students, parents will likely benefit from education credits • For independent students, you may benefit

FIND OUT IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FILE A TAX RETURN

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Sergey Garanyants (center), third year law student, helps a married couple during a session at the College of Law’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The VITA program offers free tax preparation for moderate to low-income tax payers and Loyola students.

preparing taxes, so volunteers are trained. “They are interested in it, but they are scared. They don’t know what taxes are. They aren’t good with the numbers,” Piacun said. “The majority of what you do is helping people. That’s what it comes down to.” He said students can benefit much more than their mandatory service hours. “We have such a variety of people that you don’t know who is going to sit in front of you,” Piacun said. Johnson said she has enjoyed her time with the program. “It’s great to meet the different types of people. It’s a wide variety of people that come here,” Johnson

said. She said her first day on the job showed her that most people are thankful. “They are super grateful,” Johnson said. “They are extra appreciative of everything we do here.” Guillaume Tabet, native of France and French teacher at Audubon Charter School, said he is one of many people grateful for the tax help. Tabet said Piacun helped break down tax terms for him. He also said the volunteers’ friendly attitudes stood out. Piacun said the program’s future depends on volunteers. However, due to the nature of the program

volunteers change often. “The hard part is once the students get very comfortable with what they are doing, they graduate,” Piacun said. “If I could keep them, we would have one heck of a crew of tax preparers and tax specialists. That’s one of the challenges that never goes away.” Piacun said tax season does not have to be filled with stress. “You develop a relationship and a rapport with your client, make them comfortable and make them happy with what we are doing, and at the end of the day everyone’s having a good time. Trust me, you can have fun doing taxes,” Piacun said.

Jindal’s budget proposal raises concerns By Sarah Wilson Associated Press

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Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md. on Thursday, Feb. 26. Jindal’s budget proposal for the 2016 fiscal year was realeased Friday, Feb. 27.

(Hammond, LA.) — Gov. Bobby Jindal’s plan to close the $1.6 billion shortfall for the new fiscal year opens concerns for many local leaders. The $24.6 billion state budget proposal Jindal offered Feb. 27 seeks to avoid large health care and education cuts while not raising taxes any more. As part of accomplishing that, the proposal includes cutting $526 million in tax credits, the lion’s share of which now go to businesses. District 73 State Representative Steve Pugh said that Jindal may be facing some legislative resistance to his proposed budget. According to Pugh, many members of the House aren’t thrilled with the amount cut by Jindal, given the millions of dollars cut from agency budgets while Jindal’s was cut by $10,000. A lack of legislative support could stop Jindal’s plans prematurely, as many of his spending recommendations rely on separate legislation that must be passed, including

shrinking spending on tax credits for alternative fuels research, using revenue-raising options like selling surplus property, tuition raises and redirecting unclaimed lottery winnings for colleges and hiking fees for motor vehicle registration, permits and penalties at governmental offices. Southeastern Louisiana University President John Crain said he anticipated significant reductions in spending for higher education to accommodate the projected shortfall and is optimistic by the number of suggestions Jindal has to compensate for it. Crain said one suggestion includes cutting back on certain tax credits that could provide more than $500 million dollars in additional resources and using $376 million to go towards higher education. Jindal’s financial plan will be reviewed by the Louisiana Legislature during its spring lawmaking session to develop the final budget for the state’s fiscal year starting July 1. The governor will review the lawmakers’ adjustments before the budget is finalized.

• Students are required to file a tax return if they are not claimed by a parent or have a gross income exceeding $10,150 • Students who are claimed as a dependent are required to file a tax return if their gross income exceeds $6,200 • If you are not required to file but have federal or state income taxes withheld from your paycheck, you would want to file in order to recieve a refund of the withholding

EDUCATION CREDITS CAN BE VERY BENEFICIAL • American Opportunity Credit is available for the first four years of higher education • Lifetime Learning Credit is available for all years after the first four years of higher education

BE AWARE OF YOUR SOURCE OF INCOME • If you have income from your home state and Louisiana, you may have to file two state income tax returns Compiled by Andrew Piacun

WORLDVIEW BRIEFS Israeli prime minister warns United States WASHINGTON (AP) — In a direct challenge to the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood before Congress March 2 and warned the U.S. that an emerging nuclear agreement with Iran “paves Iran’s path to the bomb.” Two weeks ahead of voting in his own re-election back home, Netanyahu took the podium of the U.S. House where presidents often make major addresses, contending that any nuclear deal with Iran could threaten his nation’s survival. According to Netanyahu, the deal on the table offers two major concessions: Iran would be left with a vast nuclear infrastructure and restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program would be lifted in about a decade. At the White House, Obama said there was value in the current economic sanctions against Iran and also in the negotiations in Switzerland aimed at restraining Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The administration said there is no deal yet, but Netanyahu insists he is privy to what is being put forth.

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Daniels shows Tom his cards

PART SEVEN By Mike Hogan mjhogan@loyno.edu

Daniels’ office was growing smaller, the air thicker. “I shouldn’t say anything more until I have a lawyer. Shouldn’t you have read me my rights by now?” Tom asked. “Your rights?” Daniels did smile at that. “We’re just having a friendly chat, Tom. No need for all that commotion. You feel the cuffs on you yet?” Tom tried to appear unfazed. The chat hardly felt friendly, but he wasn’t cuffed, and he wasn’t in a cell. That much was true. “Then I can leave? I don’t have to stay here?” “Have to?” Daniels repeated. “You don’t have to do anything, Tom.” Tom thought about their phone call only an hour earlier. “‘You’re going to need to come in’. Those were

your exact words on the phone,” Tom said. “Just inviting you to stop by,” Daniels said. “That or I can bring you in’.” Tom leaned forward. “Hardly sounds like an invitation.” “Just offering you a ride, son.” Tom jumped from his chair and spat, “You cops go around doing whatever you want — no one does a damn thing about it!” Daniels’ eyes gleamed with amusement. “Is that right?” “You’re no better than those assholes shooting kids.” “That may be a bit of an exaggeration.” “Who keeps you in check, huh?” Tom went on preaching. “When you pull crap like this, who am I supposed to call to do something about it?” “Ghostbusters,” Daniels offered, to Tom’s fury. “Nah, nah, simmer down. We keep ourselves in check. Through self-flagellation.” Tom could have hit him then. “Yeah, this is hilarious, detective. Keep making jokes.” “Purging of the flesh is purging of the conscience. Remember your Jesus now, Tom. Seems to me though, you the one with a weighty mind.” He leaned forward and put his hands on the desk. “Got something you need to confess?”

Tom shook his head at him in disbelief. “You don’t have a thing on me but circumstance. I’m leaving.” Daniels sipped his coffee and held a hand towards the door, in case Tom had forgotten where it was. When he pushed through the precinct doors downstairs, Tom was greeted by pouring rain and a reporter huddled under an umbrella. “Mr. Hooper,” she began, walking hurriedly next to him while her cameraman followed blindly, juggling umbrella and camera. “We understand you are being investigated in relation to two murders. Would you care to comment?” Tom was at a loss for words trying to figure out how they knew any of this. He looked over his shoulder at the office windows, searching for Daniels in one of them. He expected to see him sipping his coffee and watching, but the shaded frames were void of spectators. He kept walking, his eyes set forward. “Sources say you work as a delivery driver at Tonino’s when you’re not in classes and that you didn’t like the way your victims tipped?” She turned to her cameraman and asked, “Does that play? It felt forced.” He peered out from behind the view finder. “Try a few more, we’ll just cut it together later.”

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“Heat” Satisfying sweat seeping of skin Stretched over sun-browned shoulders Not the kind that smells anxious and acidic or from bitter cold when you wear too many jackets inside. Sweat like just-ripe fruit, Disarming and saccharine. You, a coyote pausing for a drink, not shaved in weeks, Cooling yourself in the only way. Yet, we, so whole and happy in the hot light. Olivia Wells, visual arts sophomore

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Film • Arts • Food • Music • Leisure • Nightlife

Marigny theatre’s new name marks new times By Samantha Eroche seeroche@loyno.edu

GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL KARLA DANIELA ROSAS / Design Chief

Students will get a chance to live out a childhood dream and become a Pokémon master at the Pokémon Live Action Tournament. Competitors will form teams and battle gym leaders in an attempt to become the very best By Jordan Fountaine jtfounta@loyno.edu

In addition to a college education, critical thinking skills, career opportunities and a certified degree, a Loyola club now offers the chance to become a Pokémon master. The Loyola Video Game Club will host the Pokémon Live Action Tournament on March 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Xavi Lacayo, mass communication senior, said that participants are the main characters of this tournament, complete with their own teams from their own gaming experiences.

Interested participants must have their own Nintendo 3DS and the Pokémon XY game to enter the tournament. Like Ash Ketchum in the original Pokémon series, the participants will attempt to collect eight gym badges from gym leaders located at specific points around campus. Once a participant earns all badges, they may move on to the Elite Four in an attempt to become Loyola’s Pokémon champion. Lacayo said he helped start the tournament. “We wanted to do a live-action tournament that involved people actually moving around campus,” Lacayo said. “We knew that a lot of

people would like Pokémon because it is an established series with many fans. It’s a big franchise that everyone knows and understands. Having the trainers scattered around campus gives it a more real feel.” Lacayo and Amanda Lyons, english film and digital media senior, crafted the idea and organized the event. Locayo will be both a gym leader and an Elite Four member in the tournament. Lacayo said that many Pokémon fans are expected to come and compete in this rare chance to relive and reclaim childhood dreams. Anneliese DePano, graphic design senior, designed the tourna-

ment’s flyer and helped organize the event. “I grew up with Pokémon. This can go in my portfolio, and I’m also designing other signage, such as the Pokémon badges,” DePano said. Kelly Gaines, film studies sophomore, said she plans to participate in the tournament. “I’m an avid fan of Pokémon, so I’ll be watching some of the battles along with some of my friends as well as kicking butt and taking names. This was a really cool idea,” Gaines said.

As the curtains open on its new name and theatre troupe, the Shadowbox Theatre in the Marigny enters a darkened stage with a bright outlook. In response to a cease-and-desist order from 25-year-old Columbus, Ohio theatre company Shadowbox Live, New Orleans’ 4-year-old Shadowbox Theatre officially became The Old Marquer Theatre on Jan. 10. Richard Mayer, owner of the Shadowbox Theatre, said that because the companies share a similarly trademarked namesake, the Ohio company was concerned about their audience being confused. A big, blue neon sign that reads “Marquer Drugs” now acts as a sort of “marquee” for the theatre’s locale as well as a nod to the building’s 85year history as a former pharmacy. Logan Faust, theatre arts senior and former actor and board member of See ‘Em Onstage Productions at the Shadowbox, said he gives his full respect and support to those involved with the changes. “I think that Richard has taken what could have been a potentially miserable experience and turned it into a positive opportunity,” Faust said. Looking ahead for The Old Marquer, Mayer said that the theatre is becoming a full 501c3 non-profit organization and that the transition will allow for greater growth, development and programming. Mayer will also be acting as artistic director of the theatre’s first in-house theatre company, Lux et Umbra. C. Patrick Gendusa, Loyola theatre professor and former Shadowbox actor, said he is glad the theatre will remain open. “The new theatre company will continue to make that theatre a home for bold and exciting new works,” Gendusa said.

Tragicomedy meets southern charm in Loyola’s “Crimes of the Heart” By Starlight Williams slwillia@loyno.edu @star_lightw

For some actors, getting into character and adopting a new persona can be a challenge. However, theatre arts and business junior Shelby Kirby, cast as Babe Botrelle for Loyola’s production of “Crimes of the Heart,” said that to her, it’s like making a new friend. “You find those bridges between their world and their life and yours so that you can start to understand them, and then take those similarities and view them from the perspective of the character,” Kirby said. Written by Beth Henley, Loyola’s theatre department will close out the season with “Crimes of the Heart,” a tragic comedy that follows the dysfunctional life of three sisters. The show will open in Marquette Theatre March 13 and run until March 21. Artemis Preeshl, associate professor of theatre arts, will be directing the production.

Preeshl said that the southern gothic style of the show could be compared to grand, old plantations in their faded beauty. “The idea is that these ghosts of the past haunt them and they take the skeletons out of the closet and work through it, so in the end they become closer than ever. They address, at a really fundamental level, women’s independence, relationships with men, family relationships, class and racial issues,” Preeshl said. Allen Hall, music composition senior and the show’s composer, said that the inspiration for the music is drawn from the setting. “A lot of music is inspired by Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, BB King, Dave Bartholomew and Parks and Rec. It’s been very interesting, juxtaposed against my operetta experience, because it’s been incorporating music into the drama as opposed to creating drama through music as in opera,” Hall said. Emily Gyan, theatre arts senior who will play the role of Chick Boyle, said that she hopes the audience

understands the intentions of the characters and the backstory some of the cast members have created. “Chick is a pretty hateful character, but in my eyes, it stems from a lot of pain from her past and present. To prepare for this role, I try to take myself back to those painful moments in my own past that give me fuel as Chick,” Gyan said. Kirby said that while the performers on stage do a fantastic job of exploring the lives of these characters, the off-stage characters unseen by the audience give life to on-stage characters like Babe. “From what I have learned from the show in exploring these characters is that there is so much more to even the smallest things,” Kirby said. “We are taking what Beth Henley so masterfully put into the script and trying to bring it to life so that all of those subtleties and nuances can be conveyed to an audience.” Preeshl said that even though this is a tragicomedy, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. “There is a satisfaction of working through issues in a candid way.

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Shelby Kirby, theatre arts and business junior, puts on her makeup and costume during a dress rehearsal for “Crimes of the Heart.” The show opens on March 13 with a cast of actors who have put weeks of preparation into the production.

There is resolution, at least among the sisters, in the end. There is a sense of harmony – of unity – that as different as they are, they come together and find joy,” Preeshl said. Kirby said that Henley’s script opened the door for conversations within families and relationships.

“I hope people look at this and realize it’s time for people to get to know others a little bit better, to know that nobody’s pain is any greater than anyone else’s, but it is very necessary to be aware of other people’s struggles and acknowledge it,” Kirby said.

RELIGION

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Children enjoy costumes, food and fun for Purim

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Finnigan Gallaway works on arts and crafts (top left); Katie plays in a bouncy house (left); A woman paints a girl’s face (top right); Hamantash, a Jewish dessert eaten during Purim, was served (above). The New Orleans Jewish Community Center hosted its Purim Carnival, called Adloyadah, on Sunday, March 1, to celebrate Purim, which lasted from sunset on March 4 until sunset on March 5.

Awakening helps students create spiritual communities By Raquel Derganz Baker rsdergan@loyno.edu

Francesca Vaccaro, biochemistry junior, attended her first Awakening retreat during the spring semester of her freshmen year. The memory of the trip has been stuck in her mind ever since. “I had an amazing time. For me it was a great way to start to understand where I fit into the larger community of Loyola. It was the first weekend where I could take some time to reconnect with myself and connect with others, so it is a very special memory,” Vaccaro said. The student-led Awakening retreats are held once a semester. This spring, the dates are March 20-22. The price is $40, and financial aid is available for students. Vaccaro said she first heard about the retreat from her Christian Life Community. “I was exposed to Awakening through my CLC freshmen year. I had a group that was mostly upperclassmen who made it a rule that the freshmen in the group had to attend Awakening by the end of the year. I did not get to go my first semester, but I heard my CLC talk about it,

and I knew that I had to go second semester,” Vaccaro said. Vaccaro has been on the Awakening retreat staff twice. “I love going back because I want other students at Loyola to have a positive memory with Awakening like I do,” Vaccaro said. This semester’s retreat rectors are Emily Szklarski and Connor Burke. “Awakening should totally be on your bucket list of things to do before you graduate,” Szklarski said. Szklarski, psychology senior, said she has been part of the Awakening community since her freshmen year. “You get to be away for a weekend without worrying about what time it is or the list of things you have to do. It’s time to think and time to meet new people,” Szklarski said. “Throughout the weekend there are talks by students, campfires, small group discussions, the best spinach dip you’ll ever eat, down time and lots of surprises.” A’Niya Robinson, political science junior, has been on several different staffs for Awakening retreats since attending her freshman year. She has been responsible for preparing meals and leading small groups. “Awakening was yet another

different experience on top of everything else new that year, but it helped me make that transition into being a better young adult and person. All it took was a little trust and patience, and it ended up being one of my best experiences at Loyola,” Robinson said. For Szklarski, Awakening will always have a special place in her heart. “This community has helped me grow not just in spirituality but I’ve grown because of the encouragement and comfort to be totally and completely myself,” Szklarski said. After years of being a participant and staff member, Vaccaro said she encourages all students to sign up for the retreat. “Students should go because Awakening is something that you must experience for yourself because no two experiences are exactly the same,” Vaccaro said. “If you have never been on a retreat, this is a wonderful place to start. If you have been on hundreds of retreats, then Awakening is a wonderful retreat to be renewed by the gifts of the Loyola community.”

Courtesy of Emily Szklarski

Students take a group picture at a previous Awakening retreat. This retreat is held one time during both spring and fall semesters and is open to students of all faiths.

SPORTS

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SPORTS BRIEFS Men’s basketball team secures big win in final home game The men’s basketball team took down Belhaven University 78-75 in overtime on Saturday, Feb. 28. This game marked the final game of the regular season for the Pack, who secured a spot in the SSAC conference tournament with their win. The team was led by senior Daniel Kuhl who scored 24 points and shot five of seven from beyond the three point line. Seniors McCall Tomeny and Robert Lovaglio added 22 and 18 points respectively. Senior Kyle Simmons contributed in with a season-high of nine assists for the win. The team will have a bye in the first round of the tournament before heading to Montgomery, Alabama to participate in the tournament.

Women’s basketball team caps off season with victory over Belhaven

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Nate Pierre, business sophomore, comes down from a dunk against conference rival Belhaven University. The men’s basketball team has -secured a spot in the conference tournament with their victory over the Blazers in the final home game of the season.

A game to be remembered

By Kameron Hay kahay@loyno.edu

The Loyola men’s basketball team played their final home game of the season against Belhaven University and secured a spot in the SSAC tournament. The team (14-12, 8-10 SSAC) defeated Belhaven in overtime and helped send their seniors out on a high note on Saturday, Feb. 28. Senior McCall Tomeny, a fouryear starter for the team, said the feeling still hasn’t sunk in that he has played his last game in front of Loyola’s home crowd. “It’s been a great career, and it’s really surreal to see it coming to an end. I have had a lot of unforgettable memories in our gym and will miss

playing in front of the home crowd,” Tomeny said. Head Coach Stacy Hollowell said he admires the grit and determination of the senior class this season. “We have five seniors on the team, four that play major minutes and all four have played with an injury this season, but they still give us 26 or more minutes a night,” Hollowell said. Senior Robert Lovaglio has played through a knee injury but has not allowed that to be an excuse for him. “My knees have been a nagging injury I have been fighting all season but that comes with the game. My teammates have had my back all season,” Lovaglio said Hollowell said that the seniors will be remembered for the com-

petitiveness and toughness they brought to the program. “Daniel Kuhl will be remembered for his ability to shoot the ball, Kyle Simmons will be remembered for his toughness and commitment to winning, and Ben Amos, who doesn’t play a lot, is the high character, unselfish glue guy of the team,” Hollowell said. Tomeny and Lovaglio have both passed the 1,500-point plateau for their careers this season. After graduation, Tomeny will be working as a private bank analyst for JP Morgan, and Lovaglio will move back to Florida to work as a financial advisor for Security Financial Management.

SSAC STANDINGS DALTON STATE (GEORGIA) 16-2

MARTIN METHODIST (TENNESSEE) 15-3

BETHEL (TENNESSEE) 12-6

FAULKNER (ALABAMA) 12-6

WILLIAM CAREY (MISSISSIPPI) 10-8

LOYOLA (LOUISIANA) 8-10

The women’s basketball team ended their season with a 81-70 victory over Belhaven University on Feb. 28 in the Den. Senior Janeicia Neely led the team on offense with 27 points and seven rebounds. Junior Brianna Oglesby added 13 points on five of seven shooting. Meghan Temple and Megan Whittaker scored 12 and 11 points for Saturday’s win. The team will continue their season this week in the Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament.

Men’s and women’s tennis defeat Tougaloo and fall to Rhodes The men’s and women’s tennis teams took down Tougaloo College on Feb. 28 at the City Park Pepsi Tennis Center. The men’s team started the day strong, defeating Tougaloo 9-0. The doubles pair of junior David Mayhall and sophomore Federico Mercado defeated Keith Holmes, Jr. and James Rankins III of Tougaloo 8-1. The women’s team inched out a win over Tougaloo 5-4. Senior Meghan de Baroncelli and sophomore Alexa Mancuso defeated Valencia Bonds and Tara Rowell 8-2 in the No. 1 doubles spot. Both teams fell to Rhodes College in the afternoon matchup 8-1. The Pack will return to action at home on Friday, March 6 as they host Spring Hill.

Baseball team falls to Belhaven University in weekend matchup

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Robert Lovaglio, finance senior, drives to the basket against Belhaven (left). The men’s team embraces after their win over Belhaven (right). The team headed into overtime in order to overcome the Blazers in their final game of the season.

Loyola’s baseball team dropped two of three games on Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28 against Belhaven University. The first game of the doubleheader included a pitching duel between Loyola’s Kevin Lindsey and Belhaven’s Chase Davidson. Each pitcher gave up only three hits until three errors by the Pack gave Davidson and the Belhaven Blazers the edge. The team will be back in action on Friday, March 6 in a conference matchup against Auburn in Montgomery, Alabama.

OPINION

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IN MY OPINION Students sharing their opinions on topics

Cruel and unusual punishment Midazolam, a sedative used to carry out capital punishment, is an unethical means to end a human life. Those on death row are human beings and should be treated as such — namely, with dignity and respect TONY CHERAMIE Tony is a political science senior. tjcheram@loyno.edu

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Last month, a federal judge in Oklahoma City ruled that Oklahoma could continue using the controversial sedative midazolam in a three-drug cocktail to execute prisoners. In doing so,they reject the argument that the use of the sedative in the mishandled execution of Clayton D. Lockett last April amounts to an illegal experiment on human subjects, which violates both the Oklahoma and U.S. constitutions’ bans on cruel and unusual punishment. The case was brought to court after Mr. Lockett visibly gasped, strained and heaved against restraints for the duration of his 43 minute execution — rather than the expected 15 minutes — after the executioner failed to insert the intravenous line properly. Judge Stephen P. Friot of Federal District Court, ruling against condemned prisoners who sought to delay executions, claimed that lethal injection was more humane than historical methods like hanging, and that midazolam had been successfully used in a dozen executions elsewhere, it should not be considered new or experimental. Lawyers for the Oklahoma prisoners and human rights advocates argue that even when administered properly, midazolam cannot reliably protect prisoners from ex-

cruciating pain. They point to other unusually prolonged executions this year involving midazolam in Arizona and Ohio and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s harrowing dissent in Baze v. Rees, which called for ending the practice of capital punishment on Eighth Amendment grounds. In a similar ruling in Arizona, Mr. Joseph Wood appeared to gasp and convulse for nearly two hours before dying, but the judge’s ruling concluded that he was unconscious during that time and did not feel pain, according to official Arizona medical reports obtained by the New York Times. The disputes over midazolam’s effectiveness date back to the electro-execution of Pedro Medina in Florida in 1997, where the sedative failed and flames shot out from the headpiece and filled the execution chamber with thick smoke, gagging the two dozen official witnesses. Medina’s chest continued to heave until the flames stopped. Then he died. This incident was widely reported by national media. In an interview with the Washington Post, Friot claimed the plaintiffs failed to present a known and available alternative and that an occasional isolated episode does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. This willfully uninformed ruling blatantly ignores unsuccessful and gruesome executions in Arizona, Florida and Ohio using the same controversial three-drug method, while also disregarding the 19 states that have completely outlawed capital punishment. Although Friot’s ruling argues that lethal injection “is universally recognized as the most humane

method of execution,” Human Rights Watch and other human rights organizations urge Oklahoma and Arizona to seriously examine the risk of suffering posed by the three-drug protocol currently used in lethal injections. The Pope, Dalai Lama, priests, imams and rabbis around the world have unified to condemn the practice of execution; it is incumbent on Loyola’s community to join them in their outrage. Seldom do people from so many cultural backgrounds agree on topics concerning human rights, so it is due time we join religious leaders, supreme court justices and millions of people around the world to condemn this practice and scour it from our justice system. However, the unfortunate truth is that nearly two-thirds of Americans — 63 percent — support the continued use of the death penalty. This support translates into inaction in the conservative 114th Congress, even though a 47 percent plurality of Americans consider themselves “pro-life.” The Louisiana Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty has been lobbying local, state and federal lawmakers to acknowledge the mistreatment of prisoners in Louisiana and around the country. Loyola University has been on the front lines of this issue, holding panel discussions about injustices and even putting Jesus on trial. If human rights supporters want to see a more “human” justice system, then the tide has to turn in the support for government-sponsored executions.

Raised wages for Walmart employees does not mean better business for all GAGE COUNTS Gage is an economics freshman. rgcounts@loyno.edu

Walmart, the largest private sector employer in the United States has announced that it will be raising its employees’ wages. Walmart CEO Doug McMillan declared that his company would be undergoing a series of reforms that will affect many of its workers; the reform that is garnering the most attention is wage hikes in entrance-level positions from the current federal minimum wage — $7.25 an hour — to $9.00 an hour.

We are not hearing about these reforms because they may increase the standards of living for these employees or even because they could benefit the economy. We are hearing about them because they’re so politically exploitable. Labor activists declared success at the announcement. For years, groups like OUR Walmart have been leading black Friday demonstrations and boycotts in vain. If they can show that their activism directly lead to Walmart’s present reforms, they can claim victory for their tactics and gain credibility. Politicians have been quick to jump on this announcement. They argue that while the increases are welcome, more can be done. Since Walmart is a leader in the private economy, other businesses should

follow. Minimum wage increases are politically popular, so if a politician ushers in a minimum wage increase, he gets to claim a political victory. Much can be said about the exploitation by politicians and labor activists, but the most surprising and interesting of the groups that have exploited Walmart’s announcement to increase wages is Walmart itself. Appearing on CNBC shortly after the announcement, Doug McMillan expressed support for a ballot initiative in Arkansas to raise the minimum wage. One can go back to 2005 and see the previous CEO of Walmart, Lee Scott, urging Congress to raise the federal minimum wage. Since Walmart will soon be

paying its employees well above the federal minimum wage, an increase in minimum wage laws won’t impact Walmart employees. That should lead some to wonder why they would lobby for a law that has no impact on its constituency. The answer could be that an increase in the minimum wage would harm their competitors. If there are two swimmers of similar skill, the slightly better swimmer has an incentive to get rid of his competitor. If the lesser swimmer can’t swim as far as the better swimmer, the lesser swimmer will drown, and the better swimmer will have less competition as a result. In the same way, if there is an increase in the minimum wage,

Walmart would survive it easily. Its competitors — smaller companies and family-owned businesses — could not survive a minimum wage increase unscathed. Such a law could have the effect of consolidating and monopolizing Walmart’s influence in the retail industry. With the minimum wage being such a contentious issue, it’s not possible for America to divorce the conversation about Walmart from the minimum wage. While this is entirely natural, all who pay attention to the discussion should be wary of the special interests of the voices involved.

EDITORIAL

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OUR EDITORIAL

The majority opinion of our editorial board

HOWLS & GROWLS HOWL to Bob Borsodi’s coffee shops and poetry collectives. GROWL to common colds. HOWL to the inherent freedom to reinvent yourself and any and every aspect of your life in each given moment. GROWL to growing older and recognizing that your hopes and dreams are never going to come true. HOWL to sparkling water. GROWL to dropping all classes held in Monroe because of how long it takes to get to them.

EDITORIAL BOARD Nia Porter

Editor-in-Chief

Alexandra Kennon

Managing Editor

Karla Daniela Rosas

Design Chief

Burke Bischoff

Senior Staff Writer

Colleen Dulle

News Editor

Devinn Adams Lauren Stroh Mary Graci Melanie Potter Mark Robinson Emily Branan Zach Brien Linda Hexter Adam Albaari Mary Staes Whitney Woods Ellen McCusker

Worldview Editor Editorial Editor Life and Times Editor Wolf Editor Sports Editor Religion Editor Photo Editor Senior Staff Photographer The Works Editor Maroon Minute Coordinator Social Media Coordinator Web Master

Katie Richard

Resident Cartoonist

Brian Reaney

Copy Editor

Jack Vanchiere

Copy Editor

EDITORIAL POLICY The editorial on this page represents the majority opinions of The Maroon’s editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Loyola University. Letters and columns reflect the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of The Maroon’s editorial board. The Maroon does not represent the opinion of administration, staff and/or faculty members of Loyola. Letters are subject to editing for length, grammar and style. Please limit submissions to 400 words. Submissions are due no later than 4 p.m. the Sunday before publication. Please send all submissions — The Maroon, 6363 St. Charles Ave., Box 64, New Orleans, LA 70118. Email us your letters — letter@ loyno.edu. Submissions may also be made online at www.loyolamaroon.com.

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All gender identities must feel welcome at Loyola Disclaimer: Our editorial board recognizes our privilege in covering this subject — none of us are transgender, but we are luckily in a position where we can hear the issues that matter to our student body and advocate on behalf of transgender and non-binary identifying students. Regardless of our respective gender identities, we believe it our obligation to do so because of our platform If you’ve been keeping up with the Kardashians lately, you’ve heard about Kanye’s fashion show, Kendall’s slew of ad campaigns and Kim’s shorter haircut. It’s also likely that you’ve heard about Bruce Jenner’s alleged transformation into a woman. This news comes at an extremely lucrative time for the media. Covering transgender rights and transgender-related stories is popular, thanks to television shows like “Transparent” and “Orange is the New Black” and stars like Laverne Cox. However, these stories should not be published as quick ways to sell newspapers and magazines. It is wrong to out someone and profit off of their gender identity when they — in the case of Bruce Jenner — have not actually made it a point to officially confirm or deny an alleged transformation. Sometimes bad media coverage comes as a result of miseducation or an altogether lack thereof. In the case of the NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune’s initial coverage of the death of transgender woman Penny Proud, the author repeatedly misgendered Proud by referring to her with masculine pronouns. While we can assume that this was not an intentional act, it is but one example of the many transgender men and women who are mispronouned in news coverage and their obituaries,

which often reads as a final attack on a segment of the population that has continually been marginalized and misunderstood. The point of increased coverage should be to raise awareness about identity, to create an open conversation, remove stigmas from discussing transgender related subjects and to educate people about the logistics of gender identity. The problem is that, unfortunately, sometimes media outlets are not concerned with what is ethical. The problem is that most often, they are concerned with what is profitable, quick and easy to publish. As a result, education takes a backseat to exploitation. But this is where Loyola comes in. Luckily, we go to a school that fosters conversation about a variety of human rights violations. Our university encourages us to think critically and actively about how to fix them. As a result, Loyola should educate its student body about how to properly address and discuss what it is to be transgender and non-binary conforming and create an environment on campus that builds these people up so that its students can effectively work toward the construction of a safe and welcoming campus — and a safe and welcoming world — for all. Don’t read this the wrong way — Loyola is an incredibly open-mind-

ed and welcoming institution when it comes to gender and sexual orientation, especially when compared to other Christian universities in the South, such as Erskine College in South Carolina who recently publicly denounced homosexuality. However, just because we are not in high waters in these respects does not mean that there is no room on our campus for improvement. We already have unisex bathrooms in Monroe Hall, which is a big step in the right direction. However, these bathrooms should exist in all buildings. Tulane recently declared that all single-occupancy restrooms in the Lavin-Bernick Center — the rought equivalent to our Danna Center — are now to be regarded as “All Gender” bathrooms. To cisgender students, faculty, staff and visitors, gendered bathrooms may not even register as an obstruction of justice, but to transgender and non-gender conforming students, faculty, staff and visitors, these restrooms represent an impossible demand. Having residential halls and dorms that are separated by gender marginalizes students whose gender identity does not neatly and compactly fit into the two default genders available to select from. While single rooms are available on campus, this solution seems like a way to push an uncomfortable and system-disrupting situation out of

sight until an easier way to deal with it comes to mind. This approach is wrong — it presumes that the system does not need to adapt to the needs of students and that students must be alienated in order to conform to the present system. Continuing to not talk about this subject does harm. It does nothing to educate Loyola students about proper and potential pronoun preference and it does nothing to eliminate the prejudices and stigmas that surround non-binary conforming genders. Above all else, it implies that this issue is not worth mainstream attention, and it reaffirms that the mainstream media attention it does receive is correct, unquestionable and enough. We applaud clubs on Loyola’s campus like Student Advocates for Gender Equality and the Gender and Sexuality Society for fostering conversations about these topics and issues, but their outreach is limited to a student population that is already willing and eager to unpack these subjects. For this reason, change necessitates administrative support and action. The struggle for transgender rights is one of the most pressing social justice issues of our time and we suggest that Loyola treats it as such.

ROOM SELECTION 2015 IS HERE!

LIVE IN COMMUNITY

LIVE FOCUSED

Living on campus gives you opportunities to meet new people and make friends, go to campus events, join student organizations, and participate in leadership experiences.

National research tells us that students who live on campus have better grade point averages (GPA) than students who live off campus.

LIVE CONVENIENTLY

LIVE SAFE

Living on campus means no sitting in traffic or searching for parking. The library, classroom buildings, and on- campus dining options are less than a 10 minute walk from each residence hall!

Safety and security is a priority on Loyola’s campus, with University Police, Residential Life staff, and an on call mental health counselor are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

LIVE WELL

LIVE AFFORDABLE

Students living on campus have convenient access to our University Sports Complex, group fitness classes, healthy dining options, worship services, and the Student Health Center.

At first look, living off campus may seem less expensive, however, when considering all costs (rent, food, gas, water, electricity, internet/cable, furniture, and maintenance) living on campus can be cheaper and is included in one convenient bill!

LIVE & LEARN

LIVE SUPPORTED

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors have the option to apply for suite and apartment style living, which offer additional amenities such common living space, kitchen access, on-site work out facility, and kitchen access.

As you adjust to life away from home, trained student and professional staff members in Residential Life are available to assist with personal and academic concerns.

LIVE FLEXIBLY

LIVE UPTOWN

Sodexo’s Uptown Campus Dining concept allows you to choose from over 25 dining options on both Loyola and Tulane’s campus, including the new addition of Starbucks and locally owned Slice Pizzeria.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Living on campus puts you in the heart of the Uptown New Orleans area including convenient access to the street car, Audubon Park and Zoo, along with great local restaurants and festivals. Living here is really a one of a kind experience!

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