The Maroon 01_29_2016 by Loyola Maroon

Loyola University • New Orleans • Volume 94 • Issue 16 • January 29, 2016

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Faculty members weigh in on "no confidence" vote By Nicholas Ducote naducote@loyno.edu @naducote89

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The Rev. Kevin Wildes S.J., university president, speaks at the faculty and staff convocation in August 2015. University senate members confirmed a vote of "no confidence" Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.

Wildes responds to 'no confidence' By Colleen Dulle mcdulle@loyno.edu @ColleenDulle

After the university senate’s vote of “no confidence” in the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president, and the Board of Trustees’ statement of confidence in him, Wildes spoke with The Maroon in an exclusive interview, his first public comment on the vote. Wildes emphasized the efforts he has already made to improve relations with students, faculty and the Board of Trustees, including working with the Black Student Union and the Living Our Vision Everyday chapter of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs to find a new chief diversity officer and leaving his door in Carrollton Hall open to students. He also hopes to bring faculty members to the March meeting of the Board of Trustees to improve relations between the two groups. How do you feel about the vote of “no confidence"? "There’s two levels where I would respond: one is a personal level, and of course I’m disappointed, you know. As I will often say to people

when they work with me, you know, I’ve always been the A student, and I’ve worked throughout all my life and I’ve succeeded, but this is like I got a bad grade on a test. That’s an analogy. I don’t want to trivialize in any way; I take it very seriously. We’re going through, as is higher education in general, some really challenging times. We’re beyond the Katrina piece; it’s the economic collapse in ’08 that really has hurt higher education. … So, on the one hand, you can do nothing, which I don’t think is a choice because I love this place. I see my job; I hold it in trust. There will be somebody in this chair—there have been many people before me and there will be many people after me, and I just, I want to make sure that the trust gets passed on, so that there will be many people sitting in this spot. … Personally, I’m disappointed, but we have tough things to do; we’re not alone in this, as I said, the national landscape for higher education is improving, but it’s been hard."

If I could design my world, I would teach an undergraduate class twice a week, but because of my schedule, I’m going to D.C. for example, the second half of this week. One of the other challenges is what you don’t see, that about 50 percent of my time or more … is about fundraising. And some of that is here. We’ve gotten some significant gifts from locally, but a lot of it is elsewhere, and so I spend more time with the TSA than I care to [laughs]. We haven’t done any sort of comprehensive [fundraising] campaign in almost 20 years, which for a private university is ridiculous, frankly. … I think people aren’t used to a president who’s traveling for fundraising reasons, so … just because we do not have a rich tradition of fundraising, I think it’s a new adjustment for people, the fact that I’m on the road as much as I am."

Do you plan to make any immediate changes because of the vote?

"The other night I was at the basketball game. Coming from Philadelphia, I love basketball, so that’s an easy way. I think once in a while trying to have lunch in the OR, things like that. And I’m going to continue teaching, you know. God help the poor people who have to sit

"I’m going to keep doing a lot of what I’ve been doing, but I will make conscious effort to be more intentional, to be more obvious and present on campus.

Do you have any concrete ideas for being more visible on campus?

through it! [laughs]" What do you think of the Board of Trustees’ statement of support after the vote? "I did not ask them to do this; they just did it, so I think they just wanted to be very clear that they support where we are, what we’re doing and where we’re going." There could be a conception now of “the Board and president vs. the faculty.” How would you address that? "My job is both to lead the board and to lead the faculty and staff and students toward where we want to be, toward our university goals and things like that … So it’s not an us-them. And in fact, a number of the board members feel that way; a number of the faculty members feel that way. There were a number of faculty members who spoke very positively both of and to John [Finan, chairperson of the Board of Trustees] and to Barry [LeBlanc, vice chairperson]. So it’s one of these things where we have to realize we’re all in this together, and how we do this is important for the success of Loyola, not me." Gage Counts contributed to this report

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Loyola staff and faculty have officially issued a vote of “no confidence” about the leadership of the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president. The Jan. 21 university senate meeting was primarily focused on the vote that solidified less faith towards Wildes. The votes piled in at 38-10 vote for “no confidence” against Wildes. Board members addressed the lack of the president’s public appearances, and their firm strategy to keep him in place, but that didn’t stop people from expressing how they felt about the way the Board of Trustees and the decision making of Wildes, especially John Levendis, associate professor of economics. “If this was a company or business, or any other school, someone would’ve gotten fired by now,” Levendis said. The board members believed that if staff voted against Wildes, then that would “impede” the university’s progress. The faculty members in attendance asked during the meeting what the board members saw in his leadership abilities, and a board member replied that they see results. For some faculty members, the meeting also brought back a reminder of what some faculty had to go through over 10 years ago during Hurricane Katrina when many staff and faculty were laid off. The school and Wildes were quick with their decision making, which led to many disgruntled staff members and former employees. Connie Rodriguez, associate professor of classical languages and cultures, was one of the many professors who survived the cuts. To her, this meeting brought out many facets that mirrored 2005 post-Katrina decision making. “There has been a pattern over the past 11 years of us struggling on-again, and off-again. We voted 'no confidence' because we need a president that will be here for us. This is not about Kevin Wildes the person, this is about the presidency of our school,” Rodriguez said. Barbara Ewell, professor of English, was one of many of the professors who felt strongly about the direction Loyola needs to go in. “There’s a lack of vision. Wildes has not been successful in stating where we’re going. I regret that we had to take this step, but for the sake of the university, it seems necessary,” Ewell said.

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January 29, 2016 The Maroon

Students and faculty honor Briant with vigil By Kristen Stewart knstewar@loyno.edu @kstewart818

The Loyola community gathered in the Horseshoe late Sunday evening, Jan. 24, to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Chance Briant, music industry studies senior. The vigil began with a few words by those who knew him followed by a second line, led by his twin brother Destin Briant, visual arts senior, and his parents, J.C. and Debbie Briant. The second line walked through Loyola’s campus and ended in the Peace Quad. In an email sent to the Loyola community, it was announced that Chance Briant died on Monday, Jan. 18 in his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana. There was also a service held in his hometown on Jan. 22. Lydia Kolda, music industry studies senior, knew Briant since their freshman year and were in the band Squirrel Queen together. “Chance was one of the best friends I’ve ever been lucky enough to have. I don’t need to tell you how amazing he was, but I will. He was so amazing,” Kolda said. “We held each other up when we both struggled with confidence. I needed him. We were meant to be friends.” John Snyder, chair of the music industry department, spoke at the vigil. Kolda described him as a mentor and a second father to Briant. “Chance was an amazingly creative kid. He was a very funny guy. He was also extremely creative and loved helping other people,” Snyder said. Snyder said he believes there are many things to be learned from this. “The tragedy of Chance was that he couldn’t love himself as much as others loved him, and it’s a level of insecurity that was beyond normal. He was in great pain and he had a mental illness that made it impossible for him to be here. I think the resolution we have to make is to be there for each other, look out for each other and be more aware of somebody else’s difficulties and see what you can do to counteract it,” Snyder said. Destin Briant believes that part of

Destin Briant, Chance’s twin brother and visual arts senior, plays the violin at the candlelight vigil on Sunday, Jan. 24 (top left). John Snyder, music industry studies program chair, shares his thoughts on Briant at the vigil (top right). Students, faculty and staff gather in the Marquette Horseshoe for the candlelight vigil (far left). Alexis Fisher holds a candle at the vigil (left). Chance Briant, music industry studies senior, died Monday, Jan. 18. Photos by Zach Brien

grieving is understanding how each other mourn. “We’ve all suffered a loss and if you didn’t know Chance, I think you feel the energy of what’s happened. He’s going to be dearly missed and the only way we’re going to get through this is if we take it moment by moment and understand that nobody knows what each other is going through and we’re grieving differently. At least we have his art to remember him by,” Destin Briant

said. Destin Briant has asked the Loyola community to be respectful and not spread or create any false facts or information about his family and give the Briant family their privacy. Debbie Briant feels that even though this loss occurred, that it was not because anybody did anything wrong. “Chance was loved. He had a good family, he had lots of friends,

but for whatever reason, he couldn’t hear it. He couldn’t love himself and I don’t know why. But I want the Loyola community to know, you did nothing wrong and there was nothing more you could’ve done. You showed him love, you showed him support, and you showed him encouragement,” Debbie Briant said. Snyder also believes that if there’s one thing to take from this great loss, it is hope. “Chance was a loving person and

he changed everyone he came in contact with. That’s kind of strange when you think about it; 21-yearold kid having that kind of impact, but the fact is that we all have an impact. Every individual has the opportunity to affect the world in a positive way, and so I think we have set ourselves a goal to do that,” Snyder said.

Deciphering the University Senate’s “no confidence” vote against Wildes After the vote of “no confidence” at the University Senate meeting, members of the Loyola community are wondering what will happen next By Colleen Dulle mcdulle@loyno.edu @CollenDulle

After the most recent vote of “no confidence” against the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president, some Loyola students and faculty are wondering what the vote means for them. While a vote of “no confidence” could begin the process of replacing the university president, hiring and firing power rests in the Board of Trustees, who issued a vote of confidence in Wildes in November. Representatives from the University Senate have stated there will not be any immediately noticeable

changes for students, but Wildes told The Maroon that he hoped to address some of the concerns faculty had raised about his visibility. “I’m going to keep doing a lot of what I’ve been doing, but I will make conscious effort to be more intentional, obvious and present,” he said, citing that he will continue to teach medical ethics, and hopes to attend more sports games and eat more frequently with students in the Orleans Room. Wildes said if he had his way, he would teach undergraduates more often, but that this is difficult due to his fundraising schedule. He estimates that he spends about half of his time fundraising, often outside New Orleans.

Wildes said, “Because we do not have a rich tradition of fundraising, I think it’s a new adjustment for people, the fact that I’m on the road as much as I am,” referring to Loyola’s lack of a capital campaign in the two decades before Faith in the Future launched. Wildes has also invited students to participate in his small group listening sessions which began last semester, and said he would be open to hearing from students both in and outside the SGA. Joelle Underwood, associate professor of chemistry, proposed the senate’s motion and hopes that, if Wildes is not replaced, the vote will at least open lines of communication between the board and faculty.

“I think that in the short term, hopefully, the Board of Trustees will start to realize and hear another voice other than just Father Wildes’ voice about what’s happening at Loyola,” Underwood said, adding that she has recently seen faculty and students grow more involved in university happenings outside the classroom. Wildes said he wants to invite faculty members and Student Affairs staff to an upcoming board meeting to explain their work and research, which he thinks will “deepen the relationship between board, faculty and staff.” Several board members also attended the university senate meeting on Jan. 21, where the vote of “no

confidence” was made. Jon Altschul, chair of the university senate and associate professor of philosophy, said that the dialogue between the board and the faculty has been improved by this vote. “This motion has sparked a lot of valuable and constructive discussion about how to better serve our students and provide them with the best possible educational experience,” Altschul said. Wildes said the focus should be placed on what would improve the university. “It’s one of those things where we have to realize we’re all in this together, and we have to do this for the importance of the success of Loyola, not me,” Wildes said.

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Monuments are on the move By Gabriela Morales gemorale@loyno.edu @GabrielaMo1996

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The Robert E. Lee monument located in Lee circle (above) along with the monuments P.G.T. Beauregard, Jefferson Davis and the obelisk commemorating the Battle of Liberty Place are in the process of being removed after a 6-1 vote by the city council on Dec. 17, 2015. On Jan. 14, a hearing was held for four organizations who are suing the city to prevent the statues’ removal.

Several preservation organizations have rallied together to prevent the removal of four confederate monuments by taking the case to federal court. After the New Orleans City Council voted 6-1 on Dec. 17, 2015 to remove the memorials, the Monumental Task Committee, Louisiana Landmarks Society, Foundation of Historical Louisiana and the Sons of Confederate Veterans New Orleans chapter filed a lawsuit against the city of New Orleans and the federal Department of Transportation. The hearing for this lawsuit took place in the U.S. District Court, Jan. 14, 2016. Even though the council voted to remove the monuments of Robert E. Lee, P.G.T. Beauregard, Jefferson Davis and the obelisk commemorating the Battle of Liberty Place, Fred Adolphus, the Heritage Defense Chief of Sons and Confederate Soldiers, said it is important to his organization for the Confederate statues to stay. “We feel that the monuments are a tribute to soldier valor and to our Southern heritage, which is a part of the nation’s history,” Adolphus said. “We look upon their removal as ethnic cleansing.” While Adolphus understands that the Civil War evokes negative feelings, such as racism, he said that is not why his group wants to keep the monuments. “We acknowledge that all peoples have good and bad in their history, and that despite any shortcomings, all people still have a right to their existence and to their positive history,” Adolphus said. Mark Fernandez, professor of history, said the issue of taking down the statues started after the church shooting in South Carolina. “The larger issue of removing statues and renaming streets, etc. has been around for several decades. The recent incidents in

Charleston seemed to revive those efforts,” Fernandez said. Yet, with all the arguments claiming that the monuments must stay for historical purposes, Justin Nystrom, assistant history professor and expert in Southern history, Civil War and Reconstruction, said that the removal of Confederate symbols is more of a political issue than a historical one. “Supporters include those who genuinely think the monuments are racially offensive, as well as others who simply yearn for the appearance of being a racially sensitive progressive,” Nystrom said. “The monument supporters include historians and antiquarians who seem by nature to resist change and the erasure of landmarks, people who mistrust or oppose the Landrieu political family and certainly many who harbor racist feelings.” Nystrom said that modern supremacists have been using Confederate symbolism for a long time. Because of this close association, Nystrom believes that by removing the monuments, more legal challenges may arise in the future. “It is difficult to predict what the judiciary will do, but it is possible that the monuments will be protected by the courts,” Nystrom said. “If the Landrieu administration prevails, however, it is conceivable that the process will set a precedent for the removal of other politically vulnerable monuments in the future.” On Jan. 26, it was decided by a federal judge that there would be no injunction placed to delay or ban the removal of the monuments while the case pans out. While the city has said that they plan to hold the monuments in a warehouse until a permanent location can be found, Adolphus said he hopes they are moved to a place with the respect they deserve. “We would hope that they are moved to a venue where they will be interpreted sympathetically rather than in a manner that denigrates Southerners,” Adolphus said.

Organizations push for citywide ban on plastic bags By Alliciyia George atgeorge@loyno.edu @AlliciyiaG

With the help of a few environmentally aware activists, plastic bags may soon be a thing of the past in Louisiana. On Jan. 19, No Waste Nola, a non-profit organization, launched the Louisiana Reusable Bag Alliance, a statewide coalition of businesses and organizations dedicated to reducing Louisiana’s reliance on disposable retail bags. In November, No Waste Nola brought an ordinance banning plastic bags and placing a fee on paper bags to councilwoman Susan Guidry who introduced it to the city council. “This ordinance encourages shoppers to utilize reusable bags to transport their purchases, which is a small change in our daily habits that will have a huge positive effect in our community, in our municipal water system, and into our lakes, rivers and the Gulf,” Guidry said. Max Ciolino, founder and pres-

ident of No Waste Nola, said they are hoping to gain support among New Orleans citizens through the alliance. While no large corporations or organizations have joined the alliance yet, Ciolino said that starting small will help build a solid foundation to promote change in larger stores. “We definitely want to get retails and grocers on board. We are going to start targeting the small grocery stores,” Ciolino said. Kathy Anzelmo, former Loyola instructor in biological sciences, who now lives in Colorado, said that stores charge a fee to use plastic bags where she lives. The ordinance brought to the city council plans to adopt a $0.10 per disposable bag fee, which Anzelmo said might be an effective way to change how people shop. “A $0.10 charge might make more of a change in people’s thought processes,” Anzelmo said. “At first people would complain, but then it would become the norm.” The fee collected for those who

choose to purchase their bags at the store will go to the retailer, according to the ordinance. “When grocers no longer have to pay to give away disposable bags, they will have less overhead. They will be decreasing their overhead, and increasing the revenue as the grocers,” Ciolino said If passed by the city council, the ordinance will apply to all retailers in Orleans Parish, with some exceptions, such as: bags used to contain Mardi Gras beads, bags used by non-profits, bags containing prescription drugs, laundry dry cleaning bags and newspaper bags. While there may not be a hearing until May or June, Guidry said she hopes citizens will start to become more aware and concerned about using plastic bags. “With each passing year, our environment increasingly suffers from the impacts of over-consumption. As we approach Earth Day, I believe New Orleanians are prepared to make smart decisions about which plastics are absolutely necessary in our everyday lives,” Guidry said.

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Caroline Scott, Tulane University freshman, carries her purchase in a plastic bag in the Lavin-Bernick Center on Tuesday, Jan. 26. If the ordinance passes, shoppers will have to pay a plastic bag tax.

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Throws cause frenzy during Mardi Gras By Marie Simoneaux

said the shoes were such a hit that shoes, trade items for the shoes and the tradition grew and stuck. When generally do everything they can to Nyx began in 2011, they decided to be available to get one,” Dodd said. throw purses in order to compliDodd said the shoes are one of As the big glittery float made its ment the Muses shoes, Mora said. the most coveted throws of the seaway through the parade route, AliIt is hard not to get caught up in son. cia Mora looked over the crowds the Mardi Gras madness, said James “We have to be very careful as to surrounding her at the Krewe of Nyx Lane, 22, a former exchange student how we pass out our shoes to the parade and saw a little girl crying. from England. Lane did not catch a crowd, as people clamor for them Her reaction was predictable as she shoe, or a purse or a coconut, but and try to snatch them away from tossed her a purse. The little girl, not for lack of trying. the intended recipient,” she said. however, had a different reaction. “I really wanted a shoe. Nothing Sometimes these situations are “She caught it, smiled and then even close to Mardi Gras ever hap- unavoidable, Mora said. turned around and tossed it to her pens in Birmingham, and what’s Last year, her friend made custom father who had a stockpile of purs- a better souvenir from my year in purses for specific people throughes and good throws in a wagon. New Orleans than a crazy shoe that I out the parade route. As Mora’s She then turned back around and caught in a parade,” Lane said. friend reached out to give it to her, the waterfall of tears started to flow Even though he did not get any of a man snatched it out of her grasp. again for the next float,” Mora said. the extra special throws, Lane was “People were screaming and yellWhile almost every Mardi Gras ing at him -‘hey that was for her’parade showers their crowds with happy with his beads. “I really just wanted to catch all he didn’t care. He just smiled and colorful beads and doubloons, a few walked away, only to come back a of them throw something a little ex- the throws,” he said. According to Mora, many people few minutes later after our float had tra. passed and offer to sell her the purse Zulu has their coconuts, Muses are not so easygoing. “People are ruthless on that pa- for $20,” Mora said. their shoes, and Nyx their purses. Despite the scramble for throws Mora was one of the first 100 rade route. They will steal throws women to join Nyx. Over the past out of the hands of children, reach and aggression of some of the pafour years, she has watched the up and steal them right off your rade-goers, Dodd said they love crowds grow, along with their hun- float,” Mora said. “It’s ridiculous the crowds’ enthusiasm, and their ger for the Krewe’s signature throw, really, what people will do for trea- riders do what they can to make sures that have no monetary value them happy. she said. “The crowds are amazing! They Nyx and Muses are two of New or value at all outside New Orleans,” are the reason we ride year after Orleans’ all-women Mardi Gras she said. Dodd said she has also seen dra- year, and our creative team works krewes, and have quickly become some of the most popular parades, matic increases in the crowd’s desire to please the crowd, raising the bar with our theme and throws each Uptown 10 a.m. thanks to their unique throws, ac- for specific throws. “The people in the crowd didn’t year,” Dodd said. cording to Tracy Dodd, a Muses float Uptown 7 p.m. Krewe of Rex used to ask specifically for shoes iniWhen her float turns onto St. lieutenant since 2004. Uptown 6:45 p.m. Krewe of Morpheus REBECA TREJO / The Maroon Uptown 8 a.m. tially, but as they became more popCharles Avenue and she sees the Muses has been parading since Krewe of Pygmalion everyone depth of the crowds, she said Pleasure it Uptown 6:30 p.m. 2001, and began throwing a few ular and well designed, Muses shoesClub are one of the most coveted items thrown during Mardi Gras. The 2016 said. makes riding all the more worthUptown 6 p.m. custom shoes shortly after. Dodd started asking for one,” Krewe of Muses parade will& roll on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. LeDodd Krewe d'Etat Zulu Social Aid Knights of Sparta “People scream and beg for while.

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Uptown follows Choctaw. Krewe of Freret Uptown follows Pontchartrain. Krewe of Choctaw Uptown 1 p.m. Krewe of Pontchartrain SATURDAY, FEB. 22

Uptown 6 p.m. Knights of Hermes FRIDAY, FEB. 28

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 MARDI GRAS DAY

Carnival Parade Schedule Uptown 6:30 p.m. Krewe Krewe of Cleopatra

Oshun 1/29 6:00 pm Uptown 6 p.m. Krewe of Oshun Cleopatra 1/29 6:30 pm French Quarter 3 p.m. Pontchartrain 1/30 1:00 pm Krewe of Cork Choctaw 2:00 pm FRIDAY, FEB.1/30 21 Freret 1/30 2:30 pm SATURDAY, FEB. 15 Sparta 6:00 pm French 7:15 p.m. KreweQuarter du 1/30 Vieux krewedelusion French Quarter Pygmalion 1/306:30 p.m. 6:15 pm French Quarter 6:30 p.m. krewedelusion Femme Fataledu Vieux 1/317:15 11:00 am Krewe French Quarter p.m. 1/31 15 12:00 pm Carrollton SATURDAY, FEB. 1/31 1:00 pm King Arthur FRIDAY, FEB. 21 AllaKrewe of Cork 1/31 2:00 pm French Quarter 3 p.m. Krewe of Oshun Uptown 6 p.m. Krewe of Cleopatra Uptown 6:30 p.m.

Uptown 6:30 p.m. Krewe of Muses Uptown 6:30 p.m. Knights of Chaos Uptown 5:45 p.m. Knights of Babylon THURSDAY, FEB. 27

Krewe

Uptown 6 p.m. Krewe of Orpheus Uptown 5:15 p.m. Krewe of Proteus MONDAY, MARCH 3

Krewe

2/07 p.m.11:00 am Druids 2/03 6:30 pm OkeanosUptown 5:15 Krewe of Bacchus FEB. 23 6:45 pm Mid-CitySATURDAY, Nyx SUNDAY, 2/03 2/07MARCH 11:451am Uptown noon Krewe of Iris Krewe of Carrollton Uptown 7 2/04 p.m. of 5:45 pm Thoth Krewe Babylon 2/07Thoth Uptown 11 a.m. 12:00 pm Uptown noon Mystic Krewe of Nyx Uptown 11:45 a.m. Krewe of Tucks 5:15 pm Krewe of King Arthur 2/07Mid-City ChaosUptown 2/04 6:30 p.m. 6:15 pm BacchusKrewe of Uptown noon Uptown 1 p.m. Krewe Druids 2/08a.m. 5:15 pm MusesMystic 2/04 of 6:30 pm ProteusUptown 11 Krewe of Endymion Krewe of Alla WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 Krewe of Okeanos Hermes 6:00 pm OrpheusMid-City 2/08 6:00 pm 4:15 p.m. Uptown 1 2/05 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 2 Mystic Krewe of Barkus 2/09 8:00 am d’EtatFrench Quarter 2/05 2 p.m 6:30 . pm Zulu French Quarter 2 p.m. Mystic Krewe Barkus 2/05 of 7:00 pm Rex SUNDAY,2/09 Morpheus MARCH10:00 2 am Uptown 1 p.m. Mid-City 4:15 p.m. Krewe of Elks Orleans 2/09Okeanos 10:30 am WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 2/06 Iris Krewe of Alla 11:00 am Krewe of Endymion 11 a.m. Mystic Krewe of DruidsCrescentUptown City 1 2/06 p.m. Tucks Uptown 12:00 pm Uptown noon 2/09 11:00 am Krewe of Mid-City Uptown 6:30 p.m. Krewe of King Arthur Krewe of Tucks Endymion 2/06 of 4:15 pm Ash Wednesday Uptown 11:45 2/10 a.m. Mystic Krewe Nyx Uptown noon Uptown 11 a.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 22 Krewe of Pontchartrain Uptown 1 p.m. Krewe of Choctaw Uptown follows Pontchartrain. Krewe of Freret Uptown follows Choctaw. Knights of Sparta Uptown 6 p.m.

Uptown 7 p.m. Krewe of Carrollton SUNDAY, FEB. 23 THURSDAY, FEB. 27 Knights of Babylon Uptown 5:45 p.m. Knights of Chaos Uptown 6:30 p.m. Krewe of Muses Uptown 6:30 p.m. FRIDAY, FEB. 28 Knights of Hermes Uptown 6 p.m. Le Krewe d'Etat

Krewe of Thoth Krewe of Iris Uptown noon SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Krewe of Bacchus Uptown 5:15 p.m. MONDAY, MARCH 3 Krewe of Proteus Uptown 5:15 p.m. Krewe of Orpheus Uptown 6 p.m. MARDI GRAS DAY TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Zulu Social Aid &

LIFE AND TIMES BRIEFS G-Eazy to play sold out show in New Orleans Up and coming rapper and Loyola Alum Gerald Gillum,’11, often referred to by his stage name G-Eazy, will return to New Orleans for an all ages concert Saturday, Jan. 30. at the Orpheum Theater. The performance follows the release of his album “When it’s Dark Out” which dropped in December 2015 and will be opened by Marc E Bassy & Nef The Pharaoh. General Admission Orchestra remains sold out, however reserved balcony and general admission gallery tickets are still available on the theater’s website starting at $40. Doors open to the general public at 8 p.m.

Loyola Student is chosen an Internship at Facebook Loyola’s own design sophomore, Patrick Burtchaell, will begin a Product Design Internship at Facebook this summer. Burtchaell will have first-hand experience in product development including idea contribution for upcoming features as well as interaction, visual design and product design spanning a large portion of the website.

Orpheus announces its parade monarch Krewe of Orpheus named Nathan Fillion, the star of TV’s Castle, as monarch for Feb. 8 parade. The parade begins at 6 p.m. on the Uptown New Orleans route.

January 29, 2016 THE MAROON

THE W RKS

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FLASH FICTION

POETRY

Original work written by Loyola students

Death by Ballet By Theresa Solenski tsolenski@loyno.edu In Ballet, even dying is done gracefully. We warm up for it. We practice: leg up on the barre stretching out the muscles, straddle splits against the mirror. We wear black. This is, after all, our death sentence. At the barre we stand perfectly straight and in perfect coordination we battement tendu our way to death. “Sharper!” Madam shouts at us while we drown in sweat. There is perfection she tells us, in dying. Near the end, during our développé she grabs our pointed legs one at a time and lifts them up, up, up, up, almost vertically. This is when the dying really begins. The leg, she says, still holding on, must be iso-

“Crime” Sometimes deepness is a crime To think big thoughts, to dream big dreams Negated Negated by powers above us. Withholding us from the excellence of who we are, what we are, and what we could be. To dream big dreams and to think big thoughts is brave. Dangerous. These powers in our way are sometimes twirly thoughts. They twin and they twist around and around in our minds. They grip and grasp us. They stop us. Stop being stopped. Feel and know you are good. You are right. You are powerful.

lated from the hip. She pushes hips down and pulls legs up. Legs dislocate. She lets go and legs falter. “Hold it!” She shouts, slapping her hands into a sharp clap. Supporting legs tremble, sweaty hands have the barre in a death grip. We wonder if we should bother to breathe. Dying is a long process. It starts during the développé and continues through the releve lents. Eyebrows inevitably furrow, teeth bite lips, but the steady notes of the piano blare and blare unaware and Madam smiles at our pain. “Pleasant faces!” She reminds us, and just before we collapse into heaps, the curtain falls.

“Death by Ballet” Theresa Solenski, english writing and biology senior

“Red Platter” Zayn Abidin, mass communication senior

“Crime” Cayla Kelton, history senior

RELIGION

January 29, 2016 THE MAROON

CLC discernment retreat inspires student reflection By Caleb Beck cmbeck@loyno.edu @CalebBeckIRL

JAMAL MELANCON/The Maroon

Scott Hanthorn, practicing attorney, prepares to chant the mantra nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Chanting takes place towards the Gohonzon, a scroll inside the cabinet that is modeled after Daishonin’s inscription of his enlightened life.

Attorney credits success to mantra chanting By Jamal Melancon jmmelanc@loyno.edu @Jam_M_Mel

Scott Hanthorn attributes his 25 years as an attorney and two years as the New Orelans area coordinator of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism to mantra chanting. Hanthorn, a practicing attorney, was first introduced to Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism when he was spending his teenage days on the streets of the French Quarter, living similar to what New Orleanians now call gutter punks or street vagabonds. A friend propositioned him to check out the chanting that a group of Nichiren Shoshu practitioners were doing on the West Bank. Hanthorn took the offer because he was interested in metaphysics at the time. “I was studying it since I was 15 years old,” Hanthorn said. Hanthorn witnessed the group all direct their gaze to a specific area on a scroll held inside a cabinet. Then they started chanting the mantra nam-myoho-renge-kyo, while their fingers held mantra beads that their hands enclosed between their palms. The purpose of the chanting is to awaken one’s Buddha nature. As a byproduct of this, one’s life rhythm is altered so that they’re in the right place at the right time more and more to attain the things they’re focused on in life. “I thought they were all insane chanting to a paper in a box,” Hanthorn said. The group of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism believers invited Hanthorn to study with them after their practice. Then he started to have confidence in their belief.

“The one thing that gave credence to the whole Buddhist practice was the fact that their study topic was called ichinen sanzen, the three thousand realms in a momentary state of existence,” Hanthorn said. Hanthorn saw similar topics like ichinen sanzen in the Hebrew Kaballah, which was the greatest or highest metaphysical thought he had encountered up until that point in his life. He was intrigued seeing similarities in the mystical aspects of Judaism and Buddhism. “The other thing that attracted me to the practice that got me to try it was the fact that you didn’t have to believe it on the front end,” Hanthorn said. He eventually began consistent practice of the Buddhist sect of Nichiren Shoshu for the past 43 years. It involves chanting nammyoho-renge-kyo, as well as reciting the Gongyo, specific chapters from the Lotus Sutra that Shakyamuni Buddha claimed as his highest teaching. Nichiren Daishonin was born more than 790 years ago in Japan and is known as the True Buddha of the age we live in. He revealed that chanting nam-myoho-renge-kyo or what’s called the mystic law of cause and effect is the only correct teaching for attaining enlightenment. According to Hanthorn, Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism came to America with Japanese war brides. American servicemen stationed in Japan married women members of Nichiren Shoshu, and in the 1960s they organized themselves nationally. During the chanting of the nammyoho-renge-kyo, one looks at a Gohonzon, the object of worship in Nichiren Shoshu, which is a scroll modeled after Daishonin’s inscrip-

tion of his enlightened life. Hanthorn said that by deepening one’s faith through practice, they are also engaging in a purification of their senses. Catherine Wessinger, Professor of Religious Studies, compares the benefits of chanting to meditation. “You can get the benefit of purifying your mind by just chanting (nam-myoho-renge-kyo)” said Wessinger. One chants to manifest their Buddha nature and also to achieve things in life. Their life rhythm, or where one is when they’re there, shifts through their practice. “Naturally occurring incidents seem to flow from this and after so many coincidences you have to say that there’s a direct, statistical significance between you chanting for something and it happening,” Hanthorn said. Nichiren Shoshou uses the concept of self-directed reformation, which occurs as a result of the practice of the chanting. Professor Wessinger said this is natural because she tells students in her Religions of the World course that all humans desire well-being. “I think in all religions people participate out of self-interest,” Wessinger said. The Rev. Edward Vacek, S.J. pointed out that compassion can be without self-interest in religious contexts, as Christians symbolize this idea with Jesus on the cross. Buddhism and Christianity share a concern for the belief in the interconnectedness of all beings, which serves as reason to direct one’s self-interest towards compassion. “All human beings are interconnected, so human beings are social and have a particular connection that’s more than just belonging to all

other creation,” Father Vacek said. Wessinger said that chanting on the Lotus Sutra for benefits still changes one internally. “If you purify your mind then it will bring good things to you, but it will also help you be of service to all sentient beings,” Wessinger said. Hanthorn elaborated on the process of self-reformation. “You naturally reform yourself; the things that you chant for naturally change as your life condition changes,” Hanthorn said. As relational beings, our interest spreads for others in understanding Buddhism’s foundation and essence, which is fundamental oneness, according to Hanthorn. A result of understanding Buddhism’s foundation and the essence of fundamental oneness is one becomes more aware of the causes they are making. As you elevate your life condition, you naturally chant for more altruistic or higher things than pure selfish self-interest like Hanthorn experienced. “I no longer chant for sex, drugs and rock and roll like I did as a young guy just starting out,” Hanthorn said. Hanthorn is now preparing for a visit by the Rev. Shingaku Kato, the chief priest at the Nichiren Shoshu Myogyoji Temple in Chicago, which provides for Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism in the New Orleans area. NST. org is where one can find information on the correct, traditional and mainline orthodox teaching of Buddhism as taught by Nichiren Daishonin. “Because this is such a powerful energy, it is important to avoid counterfeit Gohonzons that might distort your life force,” Hanthorn said. “NST.org is the only true source of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism.”

In the wake of last year’s Emmaus Retreat, Loyola’s Christian Life Communities met in the Magis Lounge Sunday, Jan. 24 to talk about the practice of discernment, and reflect on how different aspects of Ignatian spirituality had been felt in their lives. Led by talks from John Sebastian, Director of the Common Curriculum, and Terri Bednarz, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies, the 20 Loyola students in attendance discussed their experiences and difficulties in intimate, supportive anecdotes. Sebastian defined what discernment meant to him, and explained how it shaped his path through life. “Discernment is the wealth of decisions with different goods in different directions,” Sebastian said. Sebastian explained why he can be comfortable in making choices, even if he is confused or lost. “I’m okay with doubt,” Sebastian said. “God and the universe tend to intervene and point in the right direction, and a wealth of wonderful things can happen as a consequence.” Bednarz gave her own account of how discernment enriches life choices. “I don’t think discernment is even limited to the religious,” Bednarz said. “It is assessing where you feel pulled and what’s holding you back from your heart’s deepest desire.” Laura Alexander, University Chaplain for Christian Life Communities organized the event and introduced two more tenets of Ignatian belief to help students tackle life challenges. “Consolation is the comfort felt by being one’s truest self, whereas desolation is the sensation of being pulled away or closed off from grace, relationships and God,” Alexander said. Students spoke highly of the talks and explained wanting to incorporate the message with their own decision-making. Amelia Seidel, English literature junior, was particularly pleased with Sebastian’s stories. “The talk planted the seeds for me looking forward to make deliberate decisions about my future in the way of making sure that I want things and opportunities on their own terms, and not because right now, maybe not in the best place, they look golden and beautiful,” said Seidel. Catherine Dempsey, history senior, was struck by Bednarz’s experiences and lessons. “Sister Bednarz was so open about her connection to faithbased creation and the peace she finds when praying and reflecting in nature,” Dempsey said. “The beauty of what she shared and the honesty within it challenged me to pursue a personal understanding of the times I feel closest to God and how that impacts my sense of self, versus times when that connection feels weakened and I am aware of an internal loss.”

SPORTS

January 29, 2016 The Maroon

Sports briefs Panthers and Broncos meet for Super Bowl 50

NICK DUCOTE / The Maroon

Aaron Inman, sophomore infielder, and Peyton Senner, junior infielder, practice catching and throwing drills during practice. The 2016 season starts on Feb. 4 against Rust College at 4 p.m. at Segnette Field in Westwego.

Baseball team has a pack mentality By Nick Ducote naducote@loyno.edu @naducote89

The Loyola baseball team starts their season off with a full and healthy roster. The same couldn’t be said for last year’s team. They stayed resilient during a taxing season of injuries, but this year’s team is back and fully healthy. The depth of the roster helps this year’s team have more incentive to play harder. There are over 13 freshman on this year’s roster. Jordan Wilson, criminal justice sophomore, said that with a roster returning, it will set a tone for a productive season. “Everybody is back this season. I’m really excited to see us together and healthy. We’re looking better than we did when we were healthy

last year,” Wilson said. The Wolf Pack baseball team started their season last year with players getting injured in their first game. They lost their starting shortstop who was a key player on the team in that game. Over the course of the next few games, other players went down along with two of their pitchers. The same core players have been together on the team for the past few years and have become a tight group which they hope will pay dividends this season. Another goal that this team is trying to accomplish is a tournament appearance. This season, the coaching staff is hoping to have their guys in place to reach their full potential and compete for an NAIA tournament appearance.

Billy Turnage, assistant coach, said that an NAIA tournament appearance would be a sign that their hard work in recruiting and solidifying their roster have officially paid off. “Making a tournament appearance has definitely been a goal of ours since I came here four years ago,” Turnage said. Turnage said that his players understand what it takes to compete at a high level. “We have some good senior pitching and leadership that have been here for four years now,” Turnage said. “These guys have a common goal in mind. You don’t come to Loyola and be a student here and not be a hard worker.” Over the holiday break, Doug Faust, head coach, signed a pitcher from Delgado Community College. The coaching staff also signed an

outfielder from Pensacola, Florida who can help the team next season. Faust said that recruiting players has been more selective than usual because of the team moving in the right direction. “We have better players now that we’re able to choose from. We’re trying to find guys who can come in and play for us right away,” Faust said. The Wolf Pack’s first game will be against Division III opponent Rust College on Feb. 4 at Segnette Field in Westwego where Wilson and his teammates are excited to get to work. “We’ve grown as a team, and we’re a family because of what we’ve been through together. We’re just ready to get this season started,” Wilson said.

Baseball schedule RUst College Segnette Field Feb. 4 @ 4 p.m.

Rust College Segnette Field Feb. 5 @ 4 p.m.

Louisiana College Pineville, La. Feb. 8 @ 2 p.m.

Webber International Babson Park, Fla. Feb. 12 @ 6 p.m.

Webber International Babson Park, Fla. Feb. 13 @ 12 p.m.

College of St. Joseph Segnette Field Feb. 17 @ 4 p.m.

Dallas Christian College Segnette Field Feb. 19 @ 6 p.m.

Dallas Christian College Segnette Field Feb. 20 @ 1 p.m.

Former Loyola athletes honored during ceremony

Super Bowl 50 will feature the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. This will be the first time in NFL history which both starting quarterbacks were drafted no. 1 overall. The Panthers are the seventh team in NFL history to enter the Super Bowl with a record of 15-1. Of those previous six, only two have gone on to win. Another record this Super Bowl produces is the 13-year age gap between Peyton Manning and Cam Newton. Newton, quarterback for the Panthers, is 26 years old while Manning, quarterback for the Broncos, is 39. Additionally, Super Bowl 50 will pit Carolina’s top-ranked offense against Denver’s league-leading defense. New Orleans native and former LSU offensive tackle Trai Turner has a chance to win a ring with the Carolina Panthers, and former Tulane cornerback Taurean Nixon will have a chance to win a ring with the Broncos in his first ever season in the NFL. Manning is a native to New Orleans where his father Archie Manning used to play quarterback for the Saints. The game will take place in Santa Clara, California at 5:30 p.m. Central on Feb. 7, and it airs on CBS.

Saints’ Benjamin Watson named finalist for NFL Man of the Year award After having the best season of his 12-year career in the NFL, Saints’ tight end Benjamin Watson was named a finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. The award recognizes NFL players who have gone above and beyond to give back to their respective communities throughout the season. Watson has been working to combat domestic violence and was one of the first players to join the “No More” campaign. One of his foundation’s annual events is the Big BENefit, where 25 families from a local domestic violence shelter are treated to a shopping spree. Additionally, Watson was named one of CNN’s Most Extraordinary People of the Year in 2014. Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning and San Francisco 49ers receiver Anquan Boldin have also been named finalists for the award. The winner will be announced during the NFL Honors, a two-hour primetime special airing nationally on CBS on Feb. 6, the night before Super Bowl 50. The winner will receive a $55,000 donation to the charity of his choice and the runners-up will both receive $11,000 donations.

Aqua Zumba classes to be held every Tuesday

ZACH BRIEN / The Maroon

Richard Bouckaert, Don Kalinowski, Mary Seals, Brett Simpson, the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president, and Trenese Smith gather in the Danna Center during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony (left). Rev. Ted Dziak, S.J. receives the St. Sebastian award from Brett Simpson during the induction ceremony (right). The Wolf Pack Hall of Fame was created in 1964 to honor those who have made history or contributed greatly to their sport.

Loyola will be introducing Aqua Zumba classes on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the University Sports Complex pool. Music genre from Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Soca to Cumbia will be featured during the classes. Students will be able to join the class at anytime for free. Faculty/Staff/community members can join the class for the day with a daily guest fee of $5.00.

EDITORIAL

HOWLS & GROWLS HOWL to Wildes giving The Maroon an exclusive interview GROWL to the Zika virus causing brain damage in newborns HOWL to too much king cake GROWL to too much king cake HOWL to university faculty having the courage to challenge administrators GROWL to the gray weather HOWL to no more construction on Freret

EDITORIAL BOARD Mary Graci Lauren Saizan

Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor for Print

Naasha Dotiwala Colleen Dulle

Design Chief Senior Staff Writer

Emily Branan

News Editor

Rebeca Trejo

Life & Times Editor The Works Editor

Starlight Williams

Gabriel Garza Gage Counts

Religion Editor

It’s time to stop fighting and start leading.

Opinion and Maroon Minute Executive Producer

Zach Brien Senior Staff Photographer Photo Editor Nick Reimann

In a 38-10 vote, the faculty senate voted “no confidence” in Loyola’s university president.

Sports Editor Editorial Editor

Sidney Holmes

TRY CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE

Wolf Editor Worldview Editor

Jamal Melancon

January 29, 2016 THE MAROON

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In a move surprising many, the faculty senate voted “no confidence” in the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president, expressing their lack of trust in him as the leader of Loyola University. This drama has been unfolding since October, when the original motion to vote “no confidence” was proposed. Since then, the Board of Trustees passed their own vote of confidence, two faculty senate meetings passed, one where Wildes was in attendance and the other where the Chairman of the Board was present, and the conclusion of the financial equillibrium process, which prompted much of this debate. There is genuine student interest in this issue. Professors publicly declaring that they don’t trust the university president as a leader is something that piques everyone’s interest. This is something that students can be engaged with and that they want to hear more about. This is why it’s a shame that engagement with the students is nowhere to be found.

The vote of “no confidence” has been passed, and whether Wildes was deserving of this or not doesn’t matter anymore. What matters is what happens going forward, and there haven’t been many signs of anyone leading the university out of this. If we value our university, it’s time to move past the vote and address the problems that have been expressed through this drama. It’s evident where the faculty, president and Board stands, so it shouldn’t be difficult to move forward. Some of the concerns expressed by the faculty include the controversial budget reform regimen in 2006, the financial crisis being allowed to escalate to the point it is at now, the decline in enrollment and what some faculty characterize as the general lack of aggressive leadership from Wildes. Some of these conerns can’t be resolved, but the potency of these problems can be decreased if the president exhibits strong leadership. One way he’s addressed this so far is to say that he plans to invite faculty to a Board meeting to explain what it is they do as professors. That

is a start, but that doesn’t seem to get to the heart of the problem, and we hope that’s something he will be more proactive about. Students are going to continue with their lives regardless of whether they know anything about the vote of “no confidence” or what they think about it. Still, many students — and faculty — have complained about what they feels as Wildes’ lack of presence around campus. When asked about it, he’s said he hopes to attend more sports games, eat in the Orleans Room with students and invite students to participate in small group listening sessions, where Wildes would have an opportunity to hear what’s on their minds. Many students feel as though their complaints haven’t been listened to, so it can only be beneficial to engage with them more. This vote of “no confidence” has been one of the most dramatic measures taken against anyone at Loyola in awhile. Regardless of who is at fault for our problems, it needs to be a wakeup call for everyone in the Loyola community: we all can do more.

OPINION

January 29, 2016 THE MAROON

DEMANDS FROM THE BLACK STUDENT UNION

IN MY OPINION Students sharing their opinions

Diversity proposals won’t stop dialogue

Creation of a taskforce to gauge the climate of intercultural affairs on campus.

A co-president of the Black Student Union defends their petition against criticism and responds to Loyola’s diversity committments

SHAWN KELLY sociology junior sdkelly@loyno.edu

This past spring we saw colleges across the country standing up for diversity. This all started because students at the University of Missouri decided to take a stand. Students were tired of the racist environment around them, and this stand and call to action inspired us all. So when other students and I started to work on issues on diversity at our school, we knew we were in for a challenge. We had a speakout where we invited students from across the entire university to come, listen and talk about diversity issues that we have been facing on our campus. Our students spoke of issues that they have faced, including inadequate diverse staff and faculty, a need for diversity and inclusion training for all employees and students on campus and other issues expressed in our list of student demands. But these issues are ones that faculty and students have been fighting behind the scenes for years. These issues that the students and members of the Loyola faculty have been trying to express is upsetting. It is also why I get upset at people critiquing us by saying we went straight to demands and issued a threat of protest. We didn’t need to have a sit-down discussion with the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J. and beg him for change. We needed to have a sit down conversation and let him

Hiring of a Chief Diversity Officer Hiring of two full-time staff members in the Department of Student Affairs to work specifically with minority students

know that we meant everything that we said. As students have constantly said - and the recent vote of no confidence makes it abundantly clear we do not have faith in Wildes. The demands that we’re asking for had to be conveyed and expressed in the manner we did. The administration has not been listening to student concerns for a long time now. So we felt it was in the best option for us as student leaders. We needed to be honest to Wildes and the administration in our vision for improving diversity efforts. We’re here to make change on this campus. Criticize us for many things, but we know our strategy had to be implemented. We know this because right now we’re still talking to the administration about the Chief Diversity Officer. We’re happy about the CDO, but we don’t want anyone to get confused. The CDO is a great stepping stone but it is only one part of our mission. We know that this is a process but we want to make sure that people understand that a CDO doesn’t just solve all of our concerns. We haven’t even scratched the surface of the issues that we’ve expressed. There are many things that the university could be doing right now to improve diversity on our campus. They shouldn’t drag their feet just because we’re still talking about the CDO. We’ve proposed a good way to go in improving our school. I just hope the administration is ready to move steadfast with us and continue in an earnest attempt to improve our great institution.

Institute-required sensitivity and inclusiveness training for all new staff, faculty and student employees Appointment of students of color to university-wide committees to represent the interests of multicultural student groups

COMMITTMENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY Hiring of a Chief Diversity Officer Develop targeted hiring processes for faculty of color

AN OUTSIDE PERSPECTIVE

Universities should prepare Ph.D.s for the real world This was first written by Leonard Cassuto in the Los Angeles Times People who study for doctorates in the arts and sciences are typically driven by love – for a particular historical period, author or field of inquiry. But graduate school isn’t just a place to dive into 18th century novels, medieval art or neurobiology. It’s also, necessarily, a place to prepare for a career. Most graduate programs encourage their students to set their sights on jobs teaching or conducting research at a college or university. They also endorse the notion, whether intentionally or not, that taking a position outside of the professoriate is some kind of failure. That’s insanity. It takes nine years on average for students to obtain a doctorate in the humanities, and the sciences are almost as bad. At the end of that process, students

encounter a job market for professors that is a mostly dry well. Only about half of doctoral candidates in the arts and sciences will eventually obtain jobs as college and university instructors. An increasing number of those openings are short-term gigs, many less than a year long, with no promise of future employment. Even the lucky graduate students who secure a tenure-track position are likely to find a mismatch between their training and their future job requirements. As students, they learn how to become research specialists. But most professors spend most of their time teaching. Only a sliver of the doctorate population gets top-tier, research-first jobs. I talk to graduate students all over the country, and they know which way the wind is blowing. They want an education that bears some relation to the diverse career possibili-

ties they know they’ll have to consider when they’re done. A graduate student in math recently confessed to me that he wants to get a job at a bank. I just met a Ph.D. in English who works as a technical writer for a software firm in Silicon Valley. Yet I’ve also heard countless graduate students say that they fear disapproval, even scorn, if they tell their advisors they’re considering work outside academia. Professors and administrators need to get over their self-importance and honor non-professorial career choices. When professors teach graduate students to disrespect the work that many of them must eventually consider, they’re sabotaging their prospects. But it’s worse than that. When we teach our students that professors’ jobs – preferably research-intensive ones – are the only ones worth having, we’re teaching them to be unhappy.

More practically, professors and administrators have to develop programs to help their graduate students professionalize for the job market of today, not 50 years ago. Thousands of graduate students have unionized to protest the conditions of their educational workplaces. Their discontent sends a message that needs to be heard. If tomorrow’s talented college students believe that graduate school is a fool’s errand, they’ll simply vote with their feet and stay away. That would be a loss not just to universities but to the whole country — because as Thomas Jefferson famously observed, a more educated population makes for a healthier democracy. Ph.D.s don’t all have to labor in the proverbial ivory tower. All of us benefit when more Ph.D.s are in public life. Let’s teach graduate students about all the things they can do, not just one of them.

Provide multicultural training Increase diversity, tolerance, inclusivity and belonging on campus Building of an inclusive curriculum

These lists are taken out of the Black Student Union’s petition and the community-wide email sent by the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J. These lists are not exhaustive.