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NEWS

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Campus accessibility has a ways to go Search for Perry replacement continues

By Pharrell Every

pjevery@my.loyno.edu

Some faculty receive raises Following a nine year pause on salary raises and faculty retirement contributions, Dr. Cole announced that faculty who received a one-time payment last fall, will have 50% of the adjustment permanently added to their salary. This announcement came at the university senate meeting on Sept. 21. In past years, Loyola has been among the least paid faculty, with full-time professors and associate professors having made about 25% less than the national average. Since 2013, Loyola has been experiencing significant financial troubles, with a peak in 2018. Within the past couple years, Loyola has been making progress in earning back the money it had previously lost.

Adjustments to on campus living A major change to Loyola University’s residency program is now requiring incoming students to live on campus for three years beginning in fall 2024, according to an email sent to faculty and staff from director of Residential Life Chris Rice. Previously, students were only required to live on campus for two years. Now, students who enroll during and after the fall 2024 will be required to stay on campus for three years. “Students who live on campus show increased academic success, faster matriculation towards graduation, greater connection to the campus community, and better mental and physical wellness,” Rice wrote. Students can still apply for an exemption process if they meet a certain criteria, such as being legally married or living with a guardian within a commutable distance of campus. Exemption applications can be made through the Housing Director.

Buildings on Loyola’s campus are slowly becoming more accessible. Although this is a great step for the university, some members of the community feel that there is more to be done. The Lower Depths Theater on the first floor of the Music and Media complex recently installed an electronic ramp, making it fully accessible for the first time in 40 years. Director of the Office of Accessible Education Andrea Rodriguez believes that there is more that can be done to improve campus accessibility. According to Rodriguez, the university does comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, but there is a lot more work to be done in order to properly support the disabled community on campus. One specific issue Rodrigez mentioned was how parking is a major issue for the disabled community on campus. “People without disabilities are using the accessible spaces for loading and unloading passengers. This blocks spaces to park for students, faculty and staff that have disabled parking permits,” she said. “We have the number of spaces required by law but we do not have enough to support the needs of the disability community.” In an email on Oct. 3 by Chief of University Police and Emergency Management Todd Warren, members of the community who do not have a designated handicap license plate or placard issued by the state and park in handicapped accessible parking spaces will receive a $200 fine. History junior Kaley Delker does not

By Kloe Witt kgwitt@my.loyno.edu @kloewitt22

A new motorized ramp makes Lower Depths Theater accessible for the first time. Members of the community still think Loyola should be more accessible. Sunny Bedford/The Maroon

believe the university is extremely accessible for students. According to Delker, campus can feel unsafe for students with disabilities. A primary concern regarding campus accessibility that Delker mentioned was the school’s overall layout. Delker said the bricks on campus make navigation hard for non-ambulatory students, and forces them to be either excluded, or use a dangerous alternative to access buildings on campus. Specifically, Delker noted the ramp that leads into the Danna center. “The flooring of the ramp is incredibly

dangerous and difficult to use when it’s wet. Additionally, the ongoing construction surrounding campus makes many ramps particularly inaccessible,” Delker said. Rodrigez said the OAE has put together several initiatives towards campus accessibility such as collaborating with Student Government Association and Student Life and Ministry to ensure access to temporary events for students with disabilities, facilitating mandatory ADA training for faculty, and hosting American Sign Language courses.

See ACCESS, page 13

See DEI, page 13

Volleyball continues successful season

New Board of Trustees Members Loyola’s has appointed three new members to the Loyola Board of Trustees, who begin their tenure this fall. Jared Schoch joins as the founder and president of TurningPoint Energy, where he manages billions of dollars in solar and energy efficiency projects. Schcoch holds a B.A. from Loyola and a M.B.A from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Joe George is the President of Cox Automotive's Mobility Solutions Group and has spent his career in the automotive industry. He’s a chairman of the board of trustees for The Atlanta Quest Catholic radio station and is on the board at Notre Dame Academy. George holds a M.B.A of Pastoral Studies from Loyola, a M.B.A. in Business Administration, a B.A. of Science degree from The Ohio State University, and graduated from Yale University CEO College. Conrad “Duke'' Williams has joined Loyola’s Board after serving in the U.S. Navy, earning his law degree, and practicing maritime, environmental, and aviation law until he retired. Now, Williams continues to be involved in charitable and academic organizations, such as the Committee for a Better New Orleans. He has a B.A. in History and a J.D. from Loyola.

With almost two months since the departure of former Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Kedrick Perry, Loyola has yet to fill the vacant position. But changes to the position are set to be made, according to University President Xavier Cole. Cole said at the university senate meeting on Sept. 21 that the reason for the continued vacancy of this position was because he has goals to split the responsibilities to help with “burnout” in the role. Previously, VP of Equity and Inclusion handled both issues in the higher administration and more day-to-day work handled on the ground level, according to university spokesperson Rachel Hoormann. Beginning now, this will be split into two separate positions. “After conversations with Dr. Perry about his role, president Cole determined that a director of Multicultural Student Affairs would be an important new hire to best serve the needs of our diverse student body,” said Rachel Hoormann.

Volleyball team celebrates mid game on Sept. 29, 2023. The volleyball team has had a strong season. Jake Hufnagel/The Maroon

By Matthew Richards mlricha2@my.loyno.edu

The Loyola volleyball team is rounding into form as conference play ramps up and the conference tournament nears. The team is carrying a record of 15 wins and 4 losses, and played a tough non conference schedule to open the season, facing six opponents ranked in the top 25 in the National Association of

Intercollegiate Athletics polls. “We're playing at a high level right now,” said head coach Jesse Zabal. “So making sure we continually find small pieces of our game to focus on and improve is important. It's often the little things that separate the top teams from the middle of the pack teams when it's all said and done.” The difficult non-conference schedule has created a close bond between the team as they have grown closer as

the games grow more important. “We’ve really been able to bond as a team over the past few weeks because we travel so much,” junior libero and biochemistry student Simone Moreau said. “We put an emphasis on having fun as a team whether we’re getting on a plane or taking a bus somewhere and I think it’s been a big reason for our success on the court.” Alongside her team’s success, Moreau has also garnered some individual ac-

colades this season, surpassing 1,000 digs for her career and being named the Southern States Athletic Conference Defender of the Week for the sixth time in her career, breaking the program record for that recognition. “I didn’t actually know I had hit that milestone until they announced it over the PA,” said Moreau. “I had never really thought about it, and it was kind of crazy. I’m only in my junior year, so to hit it so soon has motivated me to try and hit 2,000 digs for my career. It’s really cool to have that accomplishment and I’m excited to see what else comes next!” The Wolf Pack’s success has gained them national recognition, as they finished just outside of the top 25 and received national votes in the most recent NAIA in-season polls for the third straight week. “We came extremely close to becoming a top 25 ranked team in the last preseason poll,” senior middle blocker and finance major Emily Sheperis said. “Since I have been here, this has been a goal of our team, and we are so close to reaching it. It really shows the growth our program is going through.” As conference play continues, the Wolf Pack are taking these games one at a time and preparing for the conference tournament approaches in November. “I'm very proud of the work the team continues to put in and as long as we continue to do that, we will finish the season strong,” Zabal said. “Our goal is to continue to show the raters that we deserve the credit to be seen as one of the top teams in the country. We know we have the ability to win all of them and to finish with the best overall record in conference play. After that, our next goal will be to win the conference tournament.”

PUZZLES

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ACROSS 1. Plant these in farming sims 5. Early rock genre for David Bowie 9. Feeling in a haunted house 14. Purple in german 15. Shoe tie 16. Lost color in face 17. Tablet brand 18. Leave unsaid 19. Threshold of a physiological or psychological response 20. Lower back of a pig 22. Country where Drake is from 23. Figurative writing especially in poems 25. Video game series “Five Nights at ______’s” 29. Taken during the middle of the semester and the source of this week’s despair 34. Highway divisions 35. Small cut on hair 37. Female host of “The Highway” 38. Latin word on the back of the dollar bill 39. Clay rock 40. Touch this animal if you want warts 41. Coming-of-age film from 2017 “Call Me By ____ Name” 42. Arranged neatly (unlike many student’s dorms) 43. A Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam 44. Person who testifies 46. Lily-family member 47. Colloquial slang for group of attractive women 50. Hillary Clinton’s middle name 54. Having been waked up 59. Small willow tree 60. Modified fatigue impact scale abbr. 61. Population living in the South Caucasus 62. Home of the National Martyr’s Memorial in Bangladesh 63. Chief Keef’s most popular song “Love ____” 64. Lyric poems 65. Muse of lyric love poetry 66. Glassmaker’s oven 67. DEA agent DOWN 1. If you’re happy and you know it ____ your hands 2. Puerto ____ 3. Smell in spanish

4. When having a bad day, take a walk around Audubon ____ 5. Depressing 6. Lady demon 7. Breezing through, as a test 8. Sitcom series from 2005 “How I ___ Your Mother” 9. Knife, fork, and spoon combined 10. Brother of Abel 11. ____ mater 12. Swamp grass 13. Tech savvy character in the Incredibles and popular Halloween costume for those with bobs 21. Container tops 22. Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “_____ and Punishment” 24. Famous poet Dickinson 25. Professional boxer Mayweather 26. Risk-adjusted return on equity abbr. 27. Ultimately become 28. Gold in spanish 30. Actor Channing from 21 Jump Street 31. First name on a 1945 bomber 32. Iranian currency units

33. ___ __ a wet hen 35. 2007 sequel film “Shrek the _____” 36. Boomer word for cool 39. Industrial revolution power source 43. Future’s most popular song “____ Off ” 45. Pizza chain found in malls 46. Boy name similar to famous Roman emperor 48. Actor Willem that played a detective in American Psycho 49. Lyric from Steve Lacy’s most popular song “_ ____ I knew you wanted me” 50. Romantic flower 51. Mountain ridge, to the Sedins 52. A prima donna 53. “The New Orleans’ ___ is burning Loyno students” 55. Billionaire that bought Twitter and tanked the value by 90% 56. Not happening 57. 1990s Israeli president 58. The D in CD 60. Medical science liaison abbr.

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Loyola Law School's sign on the Broadway campus, Oct. 4, 2023. Leon Roché and Melanie Talia are both alumni of the Law School and are campaigning for the Orleans Parish judicial seat. Sunny Bedford/The Maroon

Loyola Law School alums vie for judicial seat By Kincaid Leger rkleger@my.loyno.edu

Two Loyola Law School alumni will vie for an open judicial seat in the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court in this October’s elections. New Orleans led the nation in murders per capita in 2022 with 265 people – or 70 per 100,000 – murdered last year. Murder is down 25% from this time last year, but still remains higher than pre-pandemic rates. According to the National Institutes of Corrections – a government agency aiming to improve incarceration practices – Louisiana had the highest incarceration rate in the nation at 680 per 100,000 as of 2019. Louisiana also has

the fifth largest overall prison population and fourth largest parolee population, according to the National Institutes of Corrections. According to Loyola chair of sociology department Marcus Kondkar, prosecutors have the greatest discretion in choosing who and how to prosecute criminal cases. Meanwhile, judges have discretion in interpreting the law and deciding on sentencing, when not limited by state-mandated sentencing guidelines, statutory requirements, and mandatory sentences. Kondkar said that judges have discretion in seeking alternatives to prison in sentencing, when those alternatives exist and are allowed under law. The Maroon interviewed the candi-

dates – Leon Roché and Melanie Talia – so that students can learn more about their candidacies as they decide their vote this October. Those interviews have been published and abridged here for clarity. Leon Roché–Democrat Leon Roché is a defense attorney who has conducted over 100 cases for the Orleans Public Defenders office between 2009 and 2022. He now runs his own private firm. Leon Roché is endorsed by U.S. congressman Troy Carter, former criminal court judges Frank Marullo and Julian Parker, state senators Royce Duplessis and Jimmy Harris, council members

Lesli Harris and Freddie King III, the Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee, United Teachers of New Orleans, the Alliance for Good Government, the New Orleans Coalition, and others. Why are you running for judge, what do you hope to accomplish? “It means a lot to me that we have safety and justice and that we have fair trials and fair proceedings. A big part of my platform is that I want to make sure we are holding those that commit the crimes of violence accountable, because it is crimes of violence that are tearing our community down.” “For the nonviolent crimes, I hope to,

where possible, seek alternate methods of sentencing to help people get back on their feet. If someone is suffering from drug addiction, we can send them to drug court. If someone is a veteran without resources, we can send them to veterine’s court. If mental illness is the issue, we can send them to mental court. I am a proponent of using the specialty courts the court has established to help people get on their feet.” “One thing that I want to do is to use the conditions of bond to help people help themselves, in particular with our young folks.

See JUDGES, page 13

French Truck Coffee votes for union Realcycle brings recycling back to NOLA By Ava Acharya

earnings. “When you take away a chunk of the tips that were coming in, you’re left with To students, such as Nathan Long, something that’s not really sustainable,” unions can be the difference between Long said. He added that unionization comfortably paying rent and barely get- offers greater wage stability to people ting by. Long, a musical theater junior, who need it. Long said that he likely would not works at the French Truck Coffee located in the French Quarter, which recently have continued working at this location, if not for the relationship he unanimously voted to unionize. has formed with his Long said that co-workers. And, the need for although making unionization the decision to became clear organize is inthis past sumtimidating, it is mer, when worth it. a decrease in A local chapter business led to of the Teamsters shorter shifts and union helped lower tips. with these efforts, He began according to a working in the report by Verite French Quarter News. this past May, This report and quickly saw also highlighted the downfalls of that many employworking in a tourees at the French ism reliant busiQuarter location ness during the off hope that other loseason. cations will follow The summer is suit and join uniontypically not New ization efforts. Orleans' busy seaA union represon, Long said. sentative for French And, for workers Truck Coffee could dependent on tips, not be reached for this can make a big comment. difference in overall Illustration by Jacob L'Hommedieu aaachary@my.loyno.edu

By Ecoi Lewis ealewis@my.loyno.edu

Realcycle is saving New Orleans by picking up one bottle at a time. Launched in January of 2022, the Realcycle group is an organization who is trying to restore confidence in and bring recycling back to New Orleans, according to organization founder Ben Bagwill. Bagwill has lived in New Orleans for close to three decades, and was even present for the disaster and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He witnessed the massive amounts of trash, equating them to mountains. “It really made me think about how we handle our waste,” Bagwill stated. It was witnessing these events and the disruption to recycling worldwide in 2016 that inspired him to begin his journey with recycling, according to Bagwill. He sees Realcycle as a renaissance of the recycling industry, meant to be transparent and teach people a new worldview on how they see waste. “It’s a culture of respecting the earth, respecting each other and through that, because we really are the earth, then we get to connect with the earth and each other,” Bagwill said. Bagwill uses Realcycle to try and spread this message along with connecting consumers with the resources they consume. In their mission, Realcycle has begun work with twelve companies, one school, and five festivals. The biggest

contributors are Hilton hotels, Whole Foods, and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, according to Bagwill. He hopes to be the sustainability coordinator for next year’s Jazz Fest and is currently negotiating for the role. They also offer community drop-offs at farmers markets, work with volunteer groups, and waste and recycling responsibilities at events like Bayou Boogaloo and Beignet Fest, according to Bagwill. Realcycle is planning on expanding

Courtesy of Realcycle, Ben Bagwill

their operation in the future, with their goals including “[having] city-wide composting, [holding] water when it rains, [opening] farms in our parks, [teaching] young people about food/resources & [being] more connected to the earth,” according to Bagwill. “We have the vision, the passion, and the mission,” Bagwill stated. “I just want to make New Orleans the beautiful place we all know is possible. We think this is the catalyst to that.”

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LIFE & TIMES

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Film • Arts • Food • Music • Leisure • Nightlife

FINGER-LICKIN' FUN

New Orleans celebrates annual Fried Chicken Festival By Ashlyn Bobb Collins abobbcol@my.loyno.edu

Locals gathered near University of New Orleans lakefront to enjoy a variety of fried chicken dishes from over 50 New Orleans vendors, whether it was served on a stick, between two buns,

with some fries, or with a simple side of jambalaya. Fried Chicken Festival has been an annual Big Easy staple event since 2016. The event featured popular Uptown establishments like Chicken and Watermelon. The vendors competed for prizes like the “best use of fried chicken in a dish,”

Fried Chicken Festival attendees chat in the grass before performances began on Sept. 30, 2023. The festival was founded in 2016. Ashlyn Bobb Collins/The Maroon

won by Bao Mi, a Vietnamese restaurant, and the coveted “best fried chicken” award won by Red Bird Fried Chicken at the end of the festival. Festival-goers enjoyed live music and crowded around the stage while eating

their fried chicken dishes, including performances by Big Freedia and celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with DJ Jubilee, Mannie Fresh and PartnersN-Crime, and a car show presented by HotCarsTV.

Festival patrons gather around "Food is Culture" stage at annual Fried Chicken Festival on Sept. 30, 2023. The stage was sponsored by HEINZ® and featured cooking demonstrations, ted-style talks, and panel discussions. Ashlyn Bobb Collins/The Maroon

Loyola professor performs at nonprofit concert series By Brice Gutter bjgutter@my.loyno.edu

Mia Borders, singer-songwriter and Loyola music industry professor, performed at a concert last Friday, Sept. 29. The one-and-a-half-hour-long set took place at the New Orleans Jazz Museum for the Friends of the Cabildo Concert Series. Friends of the Cabildo is a non-profit organization that provides volunteer and financial support for the Louisiana State Museum. One of the ways they do this is through holding various events, including their concert series. Held in the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint, the concert series features various artists throughout the year. The genre-bending artist Mia Borders was the star of last Friday’s show. Borders is a native New Orleanian and has been releasing music since 2006, mainly with soul, funk, and blues influences.

“Everything comes together in a way as she told her stories. “I love the more that is so quintessentially New Orleans,” personal shows and I think my fans do Borders said when asked about her mu- as well,” Borders shared. sic. The performance concluded with a She took the Jazz Museum’s stage final energetic song that was supposed with her guitar and vocals while drum- to represent healing after a heartbreak. mer Wayne Maureau Borders belted out and bassist Stephen “Friends of the Cabildo many complex vocal Bohnstengel acted is a great non-profruns which caused as her band for the the audience to stand night. The perfor- it… it’s an honor to be from their seats and mance’s setlist feacheer, ending the conincluded.” tured a blend of her cert with a standing old music as well as — Mia Borders ovation and chants a few new and unre- Performer and Loyola profor an encore. leased tracks. Though Borders fessor The concert began didn’t give an encore, she did exwith her uptempo music before transitioning into more press her thanks to the audience and emotional songs. Borders explained FOC. “Friends of the Cabildo is a great that this was to tell the story of love and non-profit… it’s an honor to be includheartbreak. In between songs, she en- ed.” tertained the audience with short anecThe FOC Concert Series is spondotes that related to each track. sored by the New Orleans Tourism and The 100-seat capacity venue allowed Cultural Fund. The next show is on Ocfor easy crowd banter and participation tober 13 with Marcia Ball.

Singer-songwriter and Loyola professor Mia Borders on stage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Sept. 29. Borders has released 6 albums.

THE WEEKEND HOWL FOOD TO EAT

SHOWS TO SEE

CULTURE TO EXPERIENCE

PLACES TO VISIT

ON CAMPUS

New Orleans French Quarter Food Tour is a three-hour walking tour and culinary adventure through the French Quarter.

A Wonderful World, a Broadwaybound, Louis Armstronginspired musical, told from the perspective of the women in his life.

The Social Justice Rooftop, elevating the various social impacts in the New Orleans community with artists, local leaders, and organizers.

Arts District of New Orleans Monthly Artwalk is for artlovers and art-makers to enjoy a thrilling slate of new art exhibits.

739 IBERVILLE ST. OCT. 8 @ 11AM

SAENGER THEATRE OCT. 1-8

ASHÉ CULTURAL ARTS CENTER OCT. 6-8

JULIA ST. OCT. 7-8

Stories & Sabores of the JewishLatin American Experience, an evening filled with music, culinary delights, and personal narratives from local community members. ST. CHARLES ROOM OCT. 11 @ 6-8PM

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REVIEWS

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Studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark By Dajah Saul drsaul@my.loyno.edu

5. DOG DAY AFTERNOON 6. BODY HEAT

Director: Lawrence Kasdan The better Basic Instinct follows a lawyer’s neo-noir pursuit of his object of desire, and how blinded and compromised that pursuit gets due to her searingly beautiful facade.

The 1981 movie "Body Heat" portrays dripping, dampened actors with their every move dipped in fatigue. Lawrence Kasdan swamps his strongwilled characters, and their passionate decision-making with claustrophobic, unrelenting heat that mirrors their attitudes and intentions. Some of the most sultry, special sex scenes stem from this movie. Get prepared to see some hot stuff. You can feel the heat with "Body Heat" on Vudu, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, or Youtube for rent.

4. BARTON FINK Director: Joel Coen

Director: Sidney Lumet

There is nothing cooler than heat made so manifest and so apparent, that it can go unmentioned, told merely through visual trademark. In this highrisk hostage stakeout from 1975, you can literally feel the heat. When utilities are cut off, and people start stripping, stressing, sweating, and sprawling, the story seems to stop. Everybody knows they are in an unsustainable situation, but nobody wants to grasp the stakes enough to do anything about it.

Movies in the Heat 6 films shot in the sweltering sun

"Barton Fink," 1991, is a special one. John Turturro’s Fink latches onto the image of the only poster in his irredeemable apartment, a lady By Janssen Van De Yacht who sits on the sand of a beach, blocking jvandey@my.loyno.edu the sun caught in her eyes. The recurring visual demonstrates life in the Hollywood One of the great challenges of filmmaking is to tell a sun, and all the shining problems that specific, universal experience through crafted scenarios and come with it. The heat coming off this situations. Blistering, sweat-inducing heat will continue to span film is that of overwhelming pressure. across all of humanity. It is something touched on in film, but a The sweaty, star-studded cast does concept altogether underutilized. To feel the sun is one of the most an excellent job of making this as universal things there is. stressful an experience as ever, with a New Orleans does heat like no other. Even the most sun-obsessed fiery culmination and firsthand look at lizard-people can grow a little tired of the constant barrage of UV she so Coen’s interpretation of Hell. generously bestows. The air is only just starting to promise some relief from the blistering summer highs. We are in the midst of Fall, October’s You can walk away from "Barton effect is in full swing. Give it a week and we’ll be nipped by a brisk Fink" on Vudu, Apple TV, Amazon wind on the way out of the door. In the spirit of changing seasons, Prime Video, or Youtube with a sick there is no better time to romanticize and reminisce on what little sunburn. we’re leaving behind. Not a soul in New Orleans is going to be missing the heat wave per say, but for whenever the cold catches up, this list will glow red to keep you warm.

2. STRAY DOG

Director: Lawrence Kasdan The opening shot is a panting dog on the side of the street. The heat had cascaded into even the smallest creatures of the smallest corners. Limiting this list to one work of Akira Kurosawa’s is near-impossible. He is a master at giving personified meaning to the external forces at play in his stories. Rashomon, High and Low, and Seven Samurai could all very well qualify as films where heat is a central player. Kurosawa shapes with the shadows of the sun. He gives dance to the hot wind blowing through the blinds. In his 1949 Stray Dog, he does no less than color his beautiful black and white crime story with the heat that engulfs it. "Stray Dog" is hot on Tubi, Flex, and calls the Criterion Channel home.

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The length this film was drawn to reflects the lethargy that comes with intense heat. You can physically see how anguished each character is based on the sweat falling off their faces. That is the coolest thing in the world. You can sweat it out with "Dog Day Afternoon" on Vudu, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, or Youtube for rent.

3. 12 ANGRY MEN

Director: Sidney Lumet

The sun rises and sets on the 1957 flick "12 Angry Men," another Sidney Lumet entry. 12 jurors find themselves in a small room together for the entirety of the picture. To debate condemning a teenager to death is a heavy task, and these 12 men sweat out their opinions and grievances, inspiring empathy and exploring reasonable doubt. It is bound to get hot in such a space, but heat not only acts as a mere element of the plot, but as the ticking time bomb emphasizing the gravity of the decision they all have to make. "12 Angry Men" is burned onto Amazon Prime Video, Youtube, Paramount Plus with Apple TV channel, and Tubi for rent.

1. DO THE RIGHT THING

Director: Spike Lee

Spike Lee’s "Do the Right Thing" is hot. Molten hot. It oozes from every scene. It lights metal ablaze. It spares nobody the honor of sweat. The Brooklyn heat wave that suffocates the featured neighborhood is a motif of the racial tensions simmering below the surface. The film begins on the hottest day of the year, which happens to be the boiling point for everyone’s prejudice. Heat is the consistent third thing that stays present throughout the film and fuels its emotional core. Spike Lee wonderfully depicts real, working people as catalysts to change and conversation-makers in his 1989 triumph. This movie is eternal and will have you throwing the blankets off your bed.

"Do the Right Thing" is available to stream on the Criterion Channel, Mubi, and Amazon Prime Video for rent. Can also be found in a volcano near you!

I traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark for a Loyola faculty-led study abroad program for all of July. I had never been outside of the United States before, and I had received my first passport only months before the application deadline. I never thought that I would end up in Copenhagen, Denmark for my first time abroad, but life has an interesting way to change my mind. My parents wanted me to try a study abroad program during college, as neither of my parents ever got the opportunity to. I was nervous the entire time leading up to the trip, and I tried to have everything I needed prepared before my flights. Yes, flights - three, to be exact, going there to Copenhagen and coming back to New Orleans once the trip was over (so, six in total). I had no idea what to expect. I searched through every student article on the international study abroad website (DIS), narrowed down grocery stores near the apartment, and established a walking route to the classroom building. Nothing could have prepared me for how great of a time I would have in Denmark. From living above a coffeehouse, to visiting castles, to steering a Viking boat, there is much to discuss from my first time abroad. I was at ease when discussing the program with the professors coming along: English Professor Dr. Elizabeth Watkins, History Professor Dr. Allison Edgren, and Philosophy Professor Dr. Jack Stetter. Through all of the meetings we had beforehand, as well as finding out that Dr. Edgren had been to Denmark before, my excitement overwhelmed my nerves. All of the students had a choice to take two out of three classes offered, all which could fulfill a Loyola core class requirement. We had class 2-4 times a week for an hour and a half each, with field trips to supplement learning outside of the classroom on other days. Our study abroad group stayed in an apartment complex right in the middle of Copenhagen, whose citizens pride themselves on riding bicycles rather than driving cars. I had five other students living in the same apartment as me, so besides class, we were bound to interact. Some of my roommates and I even ended up starting a Dungeons and Dragons campaign two weeks into the program, which we have to find ways to get back into since we’re back in school now. Below the apartments lived one of the best coffeehouses I’ve ever been to: Emmery’s. When I say I went to Emmery’s at least 2-3 times a week, let’s just say it didn’t help that students had a 10% discount to use, courtesy of our organization DIS Copenhagen. It also didn’t help (but definitely did) that there were a couple of grocery stores right across and down the street from the apartment, since in Copenhagen, frequent grocery shopping is a must. And no worries with interacting with locals, as the majority of Denmark speaks English! One of the best aspects of Copenhagen was the transportation systems. Besides being able to walk 20-30 minutes to get to any desired destination or classroom, the metro train was always on time and efficient. My roommates and I would take the metro at any point of the day, waiting for it to arrive on time to wherever we were going (also, no offense to New Orleans transportation). Unlike other study abroad programs, our study abroad group had plenty of field trips to fully immerse ourselves into medieval and Danish culture. There were many trips to choose from, but if you ever want to visit Denmark, I recommend.

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ACCESS: OAE continues to improve DEI: Search continues Continued from page 3 In addition, by hosting various artists with disabilities on campus, the university is working to increase disability awareness and visibility. On the ongoing elevator issues on campus, Delker suggests a complete renovation of the elevators across campus to alleviate the problem. According to Delker, this issue is so bad that it has made it hard for students, especially those with ambulatory disabilities to access their dorms and their classes. Rodriguez said that the OAE has reached out to university officials to combat these issues. The OAE has recently installed a sensory room, which can be reserved by students who are approved by the office. Rodriguez said that she wishes the sensory room initiative can be implement-

ed across campus. She hopes also that institutionally. According to Delker, many disabled it will be made available to all students, and not just those who are approved by students on this campus have to self-advocate, and it is up to each individual the office. In regard to the Lower Depths The- on this campus to work to get rid of the ater, Delker said she cannot believe that stigmas. Delker said it has taken this there needs to be long for it to be “Stop expecting students work done to build made accessible. a bridge between “Campus as- with disabilities and the abled and dispects such as abled. these promote the service animals to just In doing so, the forced separation university could of abled and dis- figure it out.” make a better abled bodies,” she — Kaley Delker management syssaid History junior tem of allotting for Even with the students with dislong wait, Delker said she is extremely happy that it was abilities to take the breaks and days off finally done, and that the grandfather that are needed, Delker said. “Stop expecting students with disabilclause stopping it from being renovated ities and service animals to just figure it for so long was broken. Delker said there is still a lot of work out,” Delker said. that needs to be done both socially, and

Continued from page 3 Director of Multicultural Student Affairs will be in charge of ground level work, according to Cole. Hoorman said the position will report directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs. Music industries junior Maya Davis said this more face-to-face position with students is something she hopes to see at Loyola. “I hope whoever it is, it’s someone who is really dedicated to their students, somebody that you know actually wants to interact with us and learn more about us on a personal level,” she said. Hoormann said hiring for this new position is their first priority. With the vacancy, Davis said she feels although the university hasn’t shown the care for diversity, equity, and inclusion they should.

“When we came in, they told us we were the most diverse class ever,” she said. “I feel like because they advertise that they care so much about diversity at Loyola, they should be more dedicated to equity for their students.” Specifically, Davis noted the lack of care she feels is given to the African and American Studies program and the firing of the programs director Scott Heath. Davis said Perry’s vocalization on these issues was something she admired and hoped to see with whoever the university may be looking for to fill the position. “I hope that whoever it is won’t be afraid to go against the grain,” she said. Responsibilities for the VP position have been distributed among university officials to “ensure continued support” for students, according to Hoormann.

JUDGES: Roché and Talia share plans to curb city crime Continued from page 5 Everybody who is on bond, there is a condition on your bond–like you can’t use drugs on bond, you can’t commit another crime, you can’t leave the jurisdiction of the parish without permission…I am going to put a condition on some of our young folks, our juveniles: go to school, get a job, or get a trade. I’ll make that a condition of their bond and I’m going to help them with the resources they need.” “The root cause of crime is lack of employment, lack of education, and lack of housing, so if I can do something to help someone with education and employment, then I am attacking the root cause of crime. Simply incarcerating the most people does not necessarily equate to being safer. If that was the case, New Orleans would be one of the safest places because we incarcerate the most people out of any other state in the nation.” “But don’t get me wrong, if you are out on bond and you commit another crime while you are on bond, I am going to

have an eye towards revoking your bond and you are going to be looking towards going to jail. Because we have to stop the cycle of people who bond out and get arrested, bond out and get arrested.” “Another big thing that I want to do is prevent wrongful conviction…With a wrongful conviction, you have somebody who is sent away to jail–that can be doing anywhere from 10, 20, 30 years in jail for a crime they didn’t commit–and then you have the victim's family that thought they had justice only to have to reopen these wounds when the case gets kicked back to the lower court for a new trial.” “And the community as a whole loses because, if we don’t get it right the first time, the person who committed the crime is still in the community committing crimes. So, we want to make sure we get it right the first time and the way we do that is to have fair trials and fair proceedings. And that is what I bring to the table with my 15 years at the table practicing law.”

Melanie Talia–Democrat Melanie Talia is a former Orleans Parish Assistant District Attorney and President & CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation. She was an Orleans Parish district attorney for nearly 17 years and prosecuted more than 100 jury trials. Melanie Talia has been endorsed by the Building Trades Council, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Police Association of New Orleans, the Greater New Orleans Republican Political Action Committee, the Orleans Parish Republican Executive Committee, the Lake Area Voters Association, and others.

don’t leave home when it's quite as dark or they don’t stay out quite as late. ‘When am I going to walk the dog? When do I put the garbage out?’ We are not really free to enjoy ourselves and to enjoy New Orleans and all the things we love about it. And the Criminal District Court bench is part of a larger criminal justice system. And if we are going to address crime in the City of New Orleans and create a place where we all feel safe to enjoy our fabulous, incredibly city, people have got to come out to vote and they have to stop and vote for criminal district court judge–and, of course, I hope they will vote for me.” What do you hope to accomplish?

Why are you running for judge? “Today we have too many people, and that includes the students on Loyola’s campus and those who come and go every day, who are living in fear in their homes and in their neighborhoods. Students have had to adjust their lifestyle or the things they want to do. Maybe they

“There are some people who are just extreme, violent offenders and they are either commiting crimes in our community or they are driving the commission of crimes in our community. Those folks need to come off of the streets. They need to be incapacitated, at least for a period of time, and, while they are inca-

pacitated, get a skill, get a training, and come back into society as positive, productive citizens of our community. But that’s a very, very small number of people. We have many people in our community who are simply trying to survive–they are not violent offenders. We have people in our community who simply make mistakes–they are not violent offenders. And as a judge, you need to know the difference between who needs to come off the streets and who does not, who should be diverted away, who should be referred elsewhere, who should receive services and, if so, what those services are. And that’s what I believe I bring to the bench. I bring that balance. I bring 30 years of experience of looking at cases, and trying cases, and even refusing and referring cases so that those who are the most violent and most dangerous to our community are stopped from being so and those who need help get the help that they need.”

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Your ballot could punch a fascist You can vote in the state of Louisiana. As college students in Louisiana, we often don’t see ourselves responsible for what happens in the state. We come, we learn for four (sometimes five) years, and then we go off to set the world on fire. But we need to understand that the fight for social justice starts here. Louisiana is one of the states most affected by the important issues of our time. Effects of manmade climate change, poverty, the destruction of the education system, and anti-LGBTQ+ policies are all major ongoing issues here in Louisiana. Our state is at the forefront of some of these issues. We need to understand that we need to fight for justice here. It is important to remember that one of the most basic ways we can fight for justice is by voting, and college students can

register to vote in the state they attend college in. Students don’t have to stay registered back at home once they head off to college. As long as you can provide proof of residence, you can participate in the electoral process in Louisiana. We stand at a time when participation in the electoral process is imperative – especially here. In the case where a corrupt fascist is the front runner, Louisiana’s upcoming gubernatorial election presents the possibility of a terrifying result for the people of our state. Jeff Landry, a Loyola law graduate, has shown himself to act in bigoted and hateful ways, and in direct and clear opposition to Loyola’s values as a Jesuit and Catholic Institution. As an institution and as a student

body, we must agree on the fact that his Loyola law degree is an embarrassment to us. But some people – no matter how well their professors attempt to educate them on truth and social justice – are simply too set in their own power hungry ways to believe the simple truths of compassion and justice that are taught here. Jeff Landry’s values do not represent the values of our school, and his actions and track record are in direct contrast to the pursuit of truth which all public officials are supposed to maintain. Here at Loyola, it is made clear that as people, we have a responsibility to stand up for what is right in the world. One of the most important things we take away from our education here is that in anything we do we need to be

searching for justice, truth, and a more compassionate world. While we may believe that we cannot do very much for the people of Louisiana, we can and should. Even if you don’t have the resources to make it to the polls on election day, there are ways you can still vote and still participate in the electoral process here. Canvassing for candidates who actually care about people, donating to campaigns that fight for justice, and even just supporting causes on social media that you believe in are imperative steps in any fight against the hate, bigotry, and fascism that candidates like Jeff Landry support. Though we’re here for a short amount of time, we can affect change in the long term. Positive change, and change that benefits the people here.

LETTER: Teacher education story paints incomplete picture To the editor, As instructors in the Office of Teacher Education, we feel obligated to clarify to readers of the Maroon information about our program that may have been misrepresented or misconstrued in an article published in the September 22 issue. The Teacher Education Program at Loyola is approved by the Louisiana State Department of Education to offer certification programs at the middle and secondary school level in a variety of academic subjects: English, math, social studies, the sciences, and foreign languages. Requirements of the program are communicated to students in writing through official documents such as DPCLs and program descriptions, as well as verbally during advising and cohort group meetings. Students are invited to these meetings via email and verbally. If a student has a scheduling conflict during a program meeting, we follow up with individual meetings, both online and in person. If students do not read emails or attend meetings that explain the requirements of the program, there will be some gaps in understanding. The Praxis II academic area assessments are taken before beginning res-

idency (formerly known as student teaching) to affirm that students have the content knowledge to teach in that area. This knowledge is accrued as students take the academic courses in their major during the first three years at the university. We consult with other Loyola academic departments to ensure that students are prepared to pass their Praxis II content exams. This partnership is important, as it is not possible for our office to teach students the content necessary to pass the Praxis II exams in all academic areas. To be clear, the teacher education program offers coursework in education, not the content areas listed above. This partnership seems to be working, as until this year, we have never had an undergraduate student be unable to pass the Praxis II content exam. Once students pass the Praxis II content assessments, they can then apply for residency in the Teacher Education program and move into the yearlong teaching residency. During this phase of the program, students are placed with a mentor teacher. The state requires that the mentor has been trained and certified in a mentor program or has provided credentials to obtain a waiver. Due to these stipulations, there are not a huge number of available mentors and Loyola

has to compete with other local universities for partnerships with them. During the application for residency, candidates are interviewed and asked for their preferences regarding placement, including location. Many times students do not have a preferred teacher or school, but do provide a preferred grade and subject. Placements are then made in a school and classroom that is open and welcoming to student residents. Since the program’s inception, students have been placed at a variety of diverse schools; some students prefer to be placed in the Catholic school system, others voice they would like a public school. We always strive to place students in a place where they can thrive and learn, and when students communicate concerns to us, we are able to address those concerns accordingly. Not every teacher is open to having a resident in the classroom weekly for a full year. Our program is very grateful for those mentor teachers who open their doors and provide support and guidance for our residents. Early in the second semester of residency, students schedule and take the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) assessment. This is the test that measures students’ ability in the area of instructional delivery. This

assessment measures knowledge and skills relative to the content that is taught in the Teacher Education program, such as multicultural education, students with special needs, classroom management, content literacy, and instructional methods. We are proud that a full 100% of our students who have taken the PLT since the inception of our program have passed it on the first attempt. Many have scored at the upper end of the average range; some have scored beyond the average range. During the residency year, students receive support from their mentor teacher and the Loyola instructors. Communication occurs weekly during the methods classes, cohort meetings, and onsite visits. Each of these activities provides students with an opportunity to discuss their achievements and challenges. As such, the ultimate goal of the Teacher Education Program at Loyola is to support candidates as they develop their teaching skills and grow into effective teachers. Sincerely, Drs. Glenda Hembree and Julia Miller Office of Teacher Education

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