The Maroon 09_18_2015 by Loyola Maroon

For a greater Loyola University • New Orleans • Vol. 94 • Issue 5

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SEPT. 18, 2015

TEMS is discontinued By Kristen Stewart knstewar@loyno.edu @kstewart818

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Administration explains the differences between the recent program reviews and a post-Katrina reform By Gage Counts rgcounts@loyno.edu @countsingsheep

The budget cuts Loyola University is currently facing may seem like a deja vu to many faculty members who were at Loyola before Hurricane Katrina. However, university officials say the current budget-balancing plan differs from the post-storm cuts in some important ways. Following budget shortfalls from Hurricane Katrina, an emergency budget-cutting regimen called Pathways was proposed. Implementing Pathways involved cutting programs, faculty and staff—something that has been brought back into Loyola’s consciousness due to the recent proposed reforms, commonly referred to as the Financial Equilibrium Plan. For many faculty and staff who worked at the university prior to Katrina, Pathways is a raw subject. “Pathways created a lot of pain as people were let go and programs were cut, terminated and suspended. That created a lot of anxiety, pain, anger and outrage. That’s a kind of damage that doesn’t go away easily. Some of that inevitably remains,” said Alice Clark, professor of music. She added that it’s important to acknowledge Pathways when considering the impact of the financial

equilibrium process. “We have to operate with the knowledge that this is part of our past. You cannot simply ignore that and you cannot undergo the kind of process that we’re going through right now without some kind of awareness that that is part of what lives in any of us who were here,” Clark said. Many faculty members felt that, while the board in charge of finding programs to cut and restructure took input from the dean of each college during Pathways, it failed to include the faculty in those colleges when making decisions. Administrators want to stress that, unlike Pathways, which was done urgently, quickly and, in some ways, indiscriminately, the current process has been deliberate and more inclusive. Also unlike Pathways, administrators point out that the current process is as much about investing in areas of potential growth as it is about finding places to cut. The changes being proposed now have taken input from the heads of each program, not just the deans of each program. The program directors filled out a form describing how their programs met the five governing criteria of program reviews: alignment with the strategic plan Transforming Loyola 2020, quality, demand from students, financial efficiency and relation to the university’s mission.

Marc Manganaro, provost and vice president for academic affairs, made clear that each of the five criteria were given equal weight in the recommendations. The review committee then made a recommendation to either invest more in the process, maintain the current level of university funding, reduce one programs’ reliance on university funding or consider discontinuing the program altogether. After the first round of recommendations was proposed in early August, program directors could file appeals to contest their designations. Programs under review for discontinuance were then reviewed for a second time. Five of the 15 programs reviewed a second time were taken out of consideration for discontinuance. The reviews were then sent to the Standing Council for Academic Planning. Once it is considered there, it will face a final review by the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president. He will then send his recommendations to the Board of Trustees. “We’ve given the programs an opportunity to respond and to let us know where they felt certain information or data was incorrect, or where they feel that data may have been misinterpreted, or just on further reflection what would be the impact on the university of not having this program or having it being

reduced,” Manganaro said. Pathways terminated 17 tenured and tenure-track faculty. Loyola administrators faced eight lawsuits from faculty who argued that they had been terminated in violation of Loyola’s faculty handbook. Those lawsuits were settled out of court and the details were sealed. Stephen Scariano, who taught mathematics and computer science at Loyola until 2008, said that he was most offended by Pathways because he felt the procedures on letting people go weren’t followed correctly. The American Association of University Professors censured Loyola administrators following Pathways because they claimed that the administrators violated its standards regarding program discontinuance. When an administration is censured by the organization, they’re attempting to convey the message that the conditions of academic freedom and tenure are unsatisfactory according to their standards. The censure was lifted in 2011. Manganaro, who is leading the current budget reforms, emphasized that if a tenured faculty member’s program is discontinued, the university is committed to following the placement process outlined in the faculty handbook. “The language in the faculty handbook became very refined and more detailed after Pathways,” Manganaro said.

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On Sept. 4, J. Davidson “Dusty” Porter, vice president of student affairs for Tulane University, announced that the Tulane Emergency Medical Service has been discontinued due to a violation of the student code of conduct. As many students may know, this discontinuation greatly affects Loyola, Tulane and the Uptown area. Though TEMS is currently discontinued, there is a possibility that it could return in the future, according to Porter. TEMS was a student-run organization that is known around the Loyola campus for its fast response time and free-of-charge services and ambulance transport. TEMS officials were also known for efficiently handling student emergencies. While the exact cause of the suspension has not been disclosed by university officials, the reason involves a violation of student conduct. “Last year, the TEMS organization was placed on deferred suspension after accepting responsibility for these violations. Two weeks ago, the TEMS organization was charged with another violation of Tulane’s student code of conduct,” Porter wrote to Tulane students in an e-mail regarding the suspension. Loyola will now be utilizing New Orleans Emergency Medical Services and Acadian Ambulance Services in place of TEMS. In the past when TEMS would be unavailable, Loyola would utilize these resources. Loyola has also been working with New Orleans EMS and Acadian Ambulance even before TEMS offered to team up with Loyola. The average amount of calls TEMS received within an academic year was between 30 to 60. Unlike TEMS, New Orleans EMS and Acadian Ambulance respond to citywide calls. This affects the response time depending on the day, the time of day and where their calls are located. Stephen Murphy, director of emergency management for Loyola, confirmed that all calls will now be dispatched through 911 rather than the designated number for TEMS. “We would call 911 for medical needs, and, in that system, New Orleans EMS is the primary provider. Depending on call volume and established events across the city, New Orleans EMS dispatch could send another partner, such as Acadian, to respond to the scene,” Murphy said.

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Dynna Schutz, accounting junior (left), is one of the front desk assistants for the Student Success Center. Anna Dobrowolski, English writing sophomore (right), is a WAC lab tutor in the new Student Success Center . The Academic Resource Center was changed to the Student Success Center, which offers tutoring, writing help, academic and pre-health advising, and disability services.

New student success center is now open By Sidney Holmes smholmes@loyno.edu @sidneymajee

Returning students might notice something different about the first floor of Marquette Hall. The Academic Resource Center, previously housed in Marquette Hall, is now part of the new Student Success Center that includes many different resources on campus, now on the first floor of Marquette. The Student Success Center is the place where students can go if they are in need of academic assistance. It is not only the new location for the Academic Resource Center, but it also houses the Writing Across the Curriculum lab from Bobet Hall.

Elizabeth Rainey, director of retention and student success, said that student resources like the ARC and the WAC lab are coming together so that students can have all of the help they need under one roof. “Loyola’s new strategic plan seeks to cultivate a learning-centered community dedicated to a high-quality, experiential and values-based education,” Rainey said. The Student Success Center has plans for expansion in the future. It will also include the Ross Foreign Language Lab, which is currently located in Bobet. The center is not only limited to language and writing assistance; Rainey said that the center will also offer help in qualitative skills and a pre-health

professions adviser. The Student Success Center will also offer the same resources that the ARC had, such as disability services. Rainey said that the center will offer one-on-one tutoring, study groups and writing services from the WAC lab. The center will also offer success coaching to help students make a plan for their academics and finances to stay on track for graduation. The coaching includes help with organization, time management and adjustment to college life. In a video about the Student Success Center, Brad Petitfils, senior director of student success and international research and effectiveness,

explained its importance in the life of Loyola students. “Student success is about more than just academic success. It’s about finding ways to show students the resources that are available for them at the university,” Petitfils said. Some students are happy to hear about the the change, like Cecelia Tran, business sophomore. “I didn’t use the ARC last year, but I know that I can go there when I feel like I need it,” Tran said. The Student Success Center will feature workshops to help students develop their skills. Rainey said that staff from the center, counselors from the University Counseling Center, faculty members and colleagues from across campus will

speak at these workshops. Rainey said that the Student Success Center was designed to help students meet their academic goals. “At the center of our work is graduation, but there can be challenges along the way to receiving one’s degree. It is important that students know about the Student Success Center and its services so they know where to go if they need assistance,” Rainey said. The Student Success Center is there to guide students on the path to graduation. Rainey said that the center will do that job well at a school the size of Loyola. “We want to see all of our students succeed,” Rainey said.

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CONTINUED: Loyola students no longer able to use TEMS

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New Orleans EMS is one service that will respond to emergency calls from Loyola’s campus since Tulane Emergency Medical Services has been discontinued. New Orleans EMS has worked with Loyola before, and will fill the void that TEMS has created.

“While TEMS/Tulane provided basic medical service, they were always backed by New Orleans EMS anyway. We should support TEMS when they come back, but I don’t think it will hurt us from a medical needs perspective,” Murphy said. A notable feature that distinguished TEMS from the other medical services is the complimentary treatment as well as ambulance ride. Both New Orleans EMS and Acadian Ambulance will charge students if they need to be taken to the hospital. Andrew Lemoine, Tulane neuroscience senior, is concerned these charges might affect student emergencies.

“I think it was a great resource for students, and I really hope its absence will not have a negative effect on our community,” Lemoine said. “I hope there is never a situation in which a student does not want to call an ambulance because they can’t afford the fees.” While the response time may present a difference in how emergencies are handled on campus, Robert Reed, Loyola’s assistant vice president of student affairs, believes it is nothing to be concered about. “New Orleans EMS and Acadian both put more resources on the weekends because that’s when they get most of their calls. It may depend on what calls are going on with them

but other than that, it shouldn’t affect anybody significantly in that sense. We’re just going back to what we’ve done in the past. We’ve never had a situation where they don’t respond at all or we’ve had an issue,” Reed said. “We’re hoping TEMS will come back at some point in time and we’ll be able to establish that relationship with them again.” The exact date as to when TEMS will be back in service is currently unknown. “Loyola continues to communicate and coordinate with Tulane regarding this situation, but we have also coordinated closely with New Orleans EMS in light of the changes,” Murphy said.

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WORLDVIEW briefs Professor killed in Delta State shooting A history professor at Delta State University was fatally shot in his office on Sept. 14. Ethan Schmidt, assistant professor, was found dead by a shot to the head in his office in Cleveland, Mississippi. Shannon Lamb, fellow professor, was suspected of the shooting as well as the murder of Amy Prentiss, who Lamb lived with. When the authorities found Lamb in his vehicle, he got out of his car and fled on foot. Lamb pulled out a gun and killed himself in the woods just north of Greenville, Mississippi. The authorities have not found evidence pointing to Lamb as the killer, and have not disclosed any known motive.

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The United States embassy in Cuba was opened on Aug. 15 after a 54-year embargo on trading with Cuba was placed. The power to lift the embargo with Cuba lies with Congress. President Barack Obama is working on a deal with Cuba that would allow commercial flights between the two countries to begin in December 2015.

Cuba-U.S. relations spark controversy By Dannielle Garcia dcgarcia@loyno.edu

When the American flag was raised in front of the American embassy in Havana, Cuba on Aug. 15, backlash from cities like Miami and New Orleans came flooding in. For many Cuban Americans residing in the port cities, resentment towards Fidel Castro, the President of Cuba, runs deep through their blood. Luis Llamas is a Cuban American attorney in New Orleans who regularly advises clients on Cuba-U.S. Llamas said he feels strongly against the recent embassy re-opening. “The embassy opening wasn’t a point of celebration for certain Cubans. To many, the event was a symbol of oppression as members of the Cuban dissident movement were not allowed to attend,” Llamas said. It has been 56 years since Fidel

Castro took over power and 54 years since the embargo on trading with Cuba was placed. According to the Migration Policy Institute, as of 2013, more than one million refugees escaped from Castro administration to find safer homes and build families in the United States. Gary LaGrange, president and CEO of the Port of New Orleans, believed reopening trade would benefit New Orleans and Cuba both. “Cuba would be a huge growth opportunity for the Port of New Orleans and Louisiana. Cuba is opened on a limited basis now for building supplies and communication equipment and humanitarian aid will continue,” LaGrange said. Mariana Macia, mass communication junior, is a Cuban American whose parents both have direct connections to Cuba. “Nothing has improved in Cuba during the Castro regime, so why do we feel the need to have friendly

relations with the government who shut my family out? Who beat people in the streets and stripped them of their freedom,” Macia said. George Fowler, vice chairman of the Cuban American National foundation, said he feels more passionately against this removal. For over 40 years, Fowler has been fighting to make Castro face legal repercussions “There’s no civil rights. What we need is a US policy to get him out, to get the Castros out of there,” Fowler said. John Levendis, associate professor in economics at Loyola, has a different position on the issue at hand. Levendis said he believes restoring relations with Cuba 54 years later is a good economical decision. “I can’t comment on the politics, but the economics is certainly a good decision because the total gains always outweigh the total costs with international trade,” Lev-

endis said. According to Llamas, tourism without a purpose is illegal and must follow 12 categories of travel. The Cuban government owns the tourism because private businesses are not allowed. “Sadly, Grupo Gaeza, a holding company owned by the Cuban government, owns all of the hotels on the island. Thus, every time a New Orleanian travels to Cuba and stays in a hotel, they are giving money to the Cuban government,” Llamas said. Cristina Suarez, music therapy junior, said she still has family residing in Cuba. It was emotional for her to talk of the Cuban government and said her family has been affected by it. “The tourists that go to the island will have freedom that the majority of the island’s population, like my family, can only dream of,” Suarez said.

New study shows disparities in Louisiana executions By Marie Simoneaux masimone@loyno.edu

New research shows that the majority of death sentences in Louisiana involve crimes involving black men against white women. Frank Baumgartner, political science professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Tim Lyman, a documentation specialist in New Orleans, published research that shows extreme inconsistencies between crimes that are punished and those that are committed. According to their research, homicides of white women are 48 times more likely to result in an execution than those involving black male victims. However, it is statistically less likely for women to be the victims of any homicides, according to Baumgartner.

“The shocking thing about this is that the majority of all homicide victims in Louisiana are black males, but it is almost statistically impossible to be executed for such a crime,” Baumgartner said. According to Baumgartner, there are no cases in the history of Louisiana where a white person was executed for killing a black male. Sidney Garmon, the executive director of the Louisiana Coalition for Alternatives for the Death Penalty, said the reasons for these racial disparities is most likely rooted in the state’s history. “Louisiana’s executions are rooted in slavery. Caddo Parish, one of the three largest parishes in the state, was once host to the capital of the Confederacy and was often referred to as ‘Bloody Caddo’ for the abhorrent number of lynchings that occurred in the decade following the

civil war,” Garmon said. Andrea Armstrong, law professor at Loyola University, said this research reflects larger issues in the criminal justice system. “This research shows that Louisiana’s death penalty system is plagued by vast racial and gender disparities,” Armstrong said. In the 50 years since the reforms made to the death penalty, there have been roughly 1,400 executions across the country. Only nine of the 1,400 executed were white people who had committed a crime against black men, according to Baumgartner. “The numbers are so stark that at some point you have to say: maybe we simply need to recognize that we cannot perfect the mechanism that is the death penalty,” Baumgartner said. Garmon said that a solution

would be to replace the death penalty with a life sentence without parole. “Our criminal justice system promises to treat all people equally, regardless of where they live or the color of their skin, and Louisiana does little to uphold this promise of justice. A system this fraught with bias proves to me that the death penalty is broken beyond repair,” Garmon said. According to Armstrong, this research should raise questions about the future of capital punishment. “Lawmakers and members of the public should be troubled by the fact that skin color is playing such a significant role in how the state determines who should live and who should die. Louisiana should question whether it wants to stand behind punishment that is so fraught with bias,” Armstrong said.

In wake of the European refugee crisis, Hungary is deciding to close off its borders from those individuals fleeing from the Middle East. The Hungarian prime minister announced on Sept. 15 that Hungary will be closing its borders and making it a crime to cross. An Afghani teenager responded to this latest change by Hungary. “I thought that European people are kind and they will give us rights, but I don’t think so because the borders between Germany and Austria are closed, and Serbia and Hungary are closed too,” he said, speaking at Victoria Square in central Athens. Germany’s chancellor Angela Merkel has called for a special summit meeting to discuss the ongoing immigration crisis in Europe.

Texas student detained by police Police arrested a 14-year-old Muslim boy at an Irving, Texas high school on Sept. 16 after the homemade clock he brought to school was mistaken for a bomb. Ahmed Mohamed was taken to a detention center after showing the clock to his teachers. Larry Boyd, Irving police chief, said Ahmed was handcuffed “for his safety and for the safety of the officers.” The arrest set off a firestorm on social media, with the hashtag “#IStandWithAhmed” tweeted over one million times by that afternoon. President Obama weighed in on Twitter, saying “Cool clock, Ahmed,” and sent him an invitation to visit the White House. Ahmed said he plans to transfer from MacArthur High School.

NOPD awarded grant to improve rape kit backlog NOPD was awarded a $1 million grant on Sept. 10 to improve the backlog of sexual assault kits used in criminal investigations. The award is part of a $41 million grant given to 20 jurisdictions to address the issue of the number of untested sexual assault kits across the country. “We are making great progress in building strong systems of accountability that will give the department the tools we need to ensure justice for victims of sexual assault,” NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison said.

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gehringer we are a jigsaw cut from dogwood. i will not deny that there are pieces missing. after all, grandpa joe drank until and i have never met my mother’s mom, but still, i am satisfied when the pieces lay, are still together, and the fractured image is of Comerica, or grandma’s kitchen table. i would like to think that some hobbyist might see us, smile and feel; that our fragmented whole is worth the time it takes to be scrambled, put together, and hung on the refrigerator, right next to the shopping list.

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Film • Arts • Food • Music • Leisure • Nightlife

Music students find opportunities in NOLA By Jamal Melancon jmmelanc@loyno.edu @Jam_M_Mel

He was returning home one night when he overheard the words “I wanna put a band together.” After an introduction and a quick audition, Doug McClew, music industry studies sophomore, realized he had stumbled upon a chance to start performing live. With McClew as their drummer, the current Chopped Up Tulips band was formed soon after, consisting of Ian White and Walter Burke on vocals and guitar, and Rhys Steuart on bass. “It was the most fun I’d had in a very long time,” McClew said. According to John Snyder, music industry studies chair, Loyola music students performing for venues in the city and building an audience from it comes as a natural collaborative process in the industry. “The city kind of depends on students, not only to provide the entertainment and the services that the businesses are selling, but to be the entertainment,” Snyder said. Similarly, sophomore music artists Unlyke Most, a hip-hop collaborative group of rapper Zane Roegiers, producer Will Marin and R&B singer Austin Morr, have taken their next steps forward in music since coming to Loyola. Marin said that in New Orleans, musicians are free to express themselves. Roegiers felt the same way about his audience at Loyola and later took time to figure out who he exactly was as an artist. “I feel like people are so accepting that, for a second, I was almost questioning last year who I was as an artist a little bit,” Roegiers said. “I felt like they were so accepting, they’ll accept damn near anything.” Jeff Albert, assistant professor of music industry technology, said New Orleans’ quality of music is great, and the music

played and accepted is in a more broad tradition. “Johnny Vidacovich and George Porter are the guys that we look at as sort of the establishment of New Orleans music, yet they’re super open to new musical experiences,” Albert said. “And I think that carries through in a lot of ways to much of the city and the music scene, which is a good thing for young people trying to do creative things.” In trying to help students monetize their passion for music, Snyder met with The Chopped Up Tulips for independent study last year, and said he considered 18 to 21year-olds asking him for advice on the daily to be a luxury. “Commerce is attached to art because art is about a communication; therefore, it’s an exchange of some sort,” Snyder said. Steuart said it is important to the Tulips and Unlyke Most to build communication with those who can support them. “The backgrounds that the musical teachers have—it’s incredible,” Steuart said. “You just build connections.” Roegiers said artists don’t see competition as something to worry about among fellow musicians but rather as other outlets of entertainment. Practicing, performing and getting one’s feet wet through various experiences in the music business is how one can learn what works for them and what doesn’t. “You need to utilize this school and you need to learn from it, but what is most important is getting out there and starting to do something,” Roegiers said. “The more things that you try, that’s how you figure out what you do.” Backed by an open community and musically diverse city, Loyola helps like-minded music students get together and grow through the performances they book. “You basically have to have a no foolishness mindset. Do everything you can, however you can,” McClew said.

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Walter Burke, music industry studies sophomore (top left) and Ian White, music industry studies business sophomore (top right), play the guitar during a gig with their band Chopped Up Tulips. Burke and Austin Morr, R&B singer of the hip-hop collaborative group Unlyke Most (bottom left), share the stage with a vocal performance. Zane Roegiers, rapper of Unlyke Most (bottom right), rap for audience members during a live concert. Both groups performed at the Williow Bar on Sept. 2 for a joint concert. Chopped Up Tulips and Unlyke Most are two of several bands benefiting from opportunities at Loyola.

Loyola students make the evening a “A Grand Night for Singing” By Skyllarr Trusty sitrusty@loyno.edu @skyllarrtrusty

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Hannah Jacuzzi, theater arts junior (left), Charis Gullage, theater arts and musical theater freshman (middle), and Cailyn O’Hara, theater arts and musical theater freshman (right) rehearse songs acapella for the production of “A Grand Night for Singing.” C. Patrick Gendusa will be the directing the production which debuts on Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m.

While other students spend the evening studying for upcoming exams, the cast of the Loyola theatre department’s season opener is preparing for a different kind of night: “A Grand Night for Singing.” A revue of Richard Rodgers and Hammerstein II’s Broadway hits, “A Grand Night for Singing,” will debut the theatre department’s new degree program, a B.A. in theatre arts and musical theatre. A dynamic duo, Rodgers and Hammerstein have produced the classic Broadway hits “Oklahoma!,” “Carousel,” “South Pacific,” “The King and I” and “The Sound of Music.” It will run Sept. 25 through Oct. 3 in the Lower Depths Theatre. Tickets are priced at $12 general admissions and $8 for students, seniors and children. To once again fulfill his love for the stage, Jake Gomrick, music industry studies senior, decided to return to the stage theatrically for the first time in his college career to perform in the upcoming revue.

“The show is a celebration of the two most prolific music writers in early American Musical Theatre,” Gormick said. “There is no specific plot. The show feels more like a cabaret than a musical, but it really gives you a great picture of this amazing composer/lyricist duo.” Fellow performer, Hannah Jacuzzi, theatre arts junior, was attracted to the show’s compilation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s work as well. “I auditioned for this show for many reasons,” Jacuzzi said. “The productions Rodgers and Hammerstein created together are in a league of their own. The music is timeless and alternately passionate and hysterical.” Jacuzzi said that despite missing a specific plot, the show relays a theatrical undertone that explains the ups and downs of love. “I grew up listening to the songs and watching the musicals come to life. I was not about to let the opportunity to be a part of one pass me by,” Jacuzzi said. “I was also excited by the opportunity to work with Patrick and Ken who are, in my completely unbiased opinion, the best

directing duo this production could hope for.” Patrick Gendusa, extraordinary professor for the department of theatre arts and dance, will be directing the show. He said he is proud to present his talented cast of Loyola students. “This cast is amazing, probably the strongest cast vocally we have had at Loyola. The music is gorgeous and these arrangements are terrific,” Gendusa said. Jacuzzi also recognized the talent she has shared the stage with in the mere four weeks of rehearsal time. “This cast impresses me with their talent and creativity every night,” Jacuzzi said. “I cannot wait to open the show, so more people can experience the joy and excitement this cast brings to the stage.” Gendusa is certain that “A Grand Night for Singing” is an excellent reason to tune out of the humdrum of everyday life for a moment. “Everyone needs an escape from the daily stress of life. This show is the perfect escape. You will leave the theatre a happier person than when you walked in,” Gendusa said.

September 18, 2015

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Students allowed to paint their dorms By Chasity Pugh cmpugh@loyno.edu @chasitypugh_

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Asia Stoll, international business sophomore, relaxes in bed after a long day of classes. Stoll painted her room “Raspberry Glaze” because of the Paint Your Own Room program in Buddig Hall.

Residents of Buddig Hall had the opportunity to paint their own rooms with the help of the Paint Your Own Room program administered by Residential Life during move-in. The Paint Your Own Room program is a newly-created option where students were able to select an approved color and paint the walls of the dorm room. Amy Boyle, director of Residential Life, said that students had the opportunity to choose from eight approved colors, and all materials were provided by Res Life with no cost to students. “This new program is actually something that we talked about for several years at Loyola,” Boyle said. “In the end, it all came down to student satisfaction and being able to personalize and add value to your space.” As for guidelines, students used the paint provided to them by Res Life and were not allowed to paint the wallpapered walls in rooms for future renovation purposes. Students were responsible for any damage that occurred to the room during the painting process. They were also only allowed to do the painting during move-in day at the

start of the semester. “We have to make sure that people are following the guidelines and instructions and doing it on time. That way, if there is any damage, we can correct it right away so there aren’t additional issues,” Boyle said. The program has gained the favor of students who prefer having creative control over their personal space.Le’Tiger Walker, accounting first-year student, is one of more than 30 Buddig residents who chose to paint his space. “Being allowed to paint my room was by far the best thing my residence hall could have allowed me to do,” Walker said. Walker said that upon arrival on move-in day, he disliked the sight of the gaudy pink paint that was plastered upon the walls of his room. “It was much more satisfying to know that this color wouldn’t last the entirety of my stay here because I could soon grab my materials and begin painting with a color that better suited to my taste,” Walker said. Mary Claire Kramer, Buddig Hall resident assistant and biochemistry sophomore, said that while this program is a very innovative action on Loyola’s part, this is not one of her favorite Res Life programs. She personally decided not to paint her room.

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RELIGION

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Religion briefs Loyola community came together for the Mass of the Holy Spirit Hundreds congregated at the Holy Name of Jesus Church on Sept. 10 to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year. The gathering was for the Mass of the Holy Spirit. The event featured live symphony, choir performances dance recitals, and the symbolic raising of 200 yards of bright red fabric from behind the crucifix, which represents the Holy Spirit. The Rev. Kevin W. Wildes, S.J., university president served as the event’s principal celebrant. The Rev. Ronald Mercier, S.J. the Provincial of the Central and Southern Province of the Jesuits, preached at the event. Representatives from various Jesuit apostolates and schools in the New Orleans area were also in attendance.

Former president promotes religious basis for women’s equality ASSOCIATED PRESS

A Pakistani child plays with a sheep bought to be sacrificed on the upcoming Muslim festival Eid-al-Adha, Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Muslims all over the world celebrate the three-day festival Eid-al-Adha, by sacrificing sheep, goats, and cows to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham to Christians and Jews) to sacrifice his son, Ishmael on God’s command..

Eid Al Adha: The Festival of Sacrifice Muslims will celebrate the 3-day festival Eid Al Adha this month By Valeria Kawas vlkawas@loyno.edu @Valeriakawas

For Muslims around the world, a major Islamic celebration called Eid Al Adha is fast approaching. The celebration, which is also referred to as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” honors Abraham’s readiness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, as an act of compliance with God’s command and will be held on Sept. 24

this year. Muslims in New Orleans and other parts of the world commemorate this day by sacrificing animals, such as goats, sheep, lambs and camels. The meat is then divided into three parts. One third is given to those in need, while the rest is shared with friends and family. Hamzah Khan, graphic design junior, was only four-years-old, but still remembers those days back in Pakistan when he and his family went to a market to buy a goat. “We kept the goat for a couple of days and then we went out to a field, and my dad was like, ‘look away,’

and they sacrificed the goat, but it was like a painless kind of death,” Khan said. The day starts with an early morning prayer and sermons given by the Imam at the mosque. Exchanging gifts, wearing new clothes and eating traditional food are an essential part of the holiday. Muslims gather at each other’s houses to feast and share the festivities of the day. According to Adil Khan, assistant professor of Islamic Studies, the Saudi Arabian government is in charge of deciding when the festival will begin. “Because Muslims follow a lunar

calendar, the date of the festival varies each year,” Khan said. Bushra Ahmad, biological sciences sophomore, talked about another important tradition of the festival. “This is the time when you’re supposed to do the pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina,” Ahmad said. She said that her favorite part of the festival is going to the mosque. “After we do our prayer, we eat a special dessert; one of the ladies at the mosque makes it. It is called Kheer, and it is like a rice pudding,” Ahmad said. The festival will last for three days and come to an end on Sept. 27.

Pope Francis comes to America for the first time By Andrew Callaghan atcallag@loyno.edu @andrewfromusa

Pope Francis will be welcomed by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on his arrival to the United States on Sept. 22, followed by a private meeting in the White House on the following day. According to United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Pope Francis will be visiting Washington D.C., New York and Philadelphia during his stay. He will pay a visit to the White House, United Nations and the World Meeting of Families, a global religious summit in Philadelphia. Pope Francis will also officiate several public mass services at large venues like Madison Square Garden and processions. Ken Weber, resident minister at Loyola, said he’s looking forward to the pope’s visit. “Catholics are called to discov-

er and nurture our personal and corporate relationship with Jesus throughout our lives. The pope, along with many other people, is there to help Catholics do this through prayer and communication of his understanding of God’s will in the present age,” Weber said. Pope Francis will be the third pope in history to meet with the U.S. president while visiting the country, and he will also be the first pope ever to address a joint meeting of Congress, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Vincent Gutierrez, marketing freshman, said the pope’s visit is great from a political standpoint. “He can talk about some pressed issues, like gay marriage and abortion, when he addresses the house floor,” Gutierrez said. The pope will depart for Rome on Sept. 27 after a five-day stay in the country.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

On March 27, 2014, President Barack Obama meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. When Pope Francis arrives in the United States, he will get an airport welcome that few world leaders have ever received: a plane-side greeting from President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle.

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter said his Carter Center continues to promote women’s equality with international religious leaders. Carter said his nonprofit has been trying to convince Christian and Muslim clergy that their Scriptures don’t teach that women are subservient to men. At a Carter Center event on Sept. 15, the former president said in the Bible and Quran “there is no allegation by God or Allah that women are inferior in any way.” He said clerics are being pointed to parts of their Scriptures that guarantee equality of treatment for women. Carter said a recent Sunday school lesson he taught on forgiveness also applied to international diplomacy, where deep grievances often must be forgiven. But the former president called for the destruction of the Islamic State group, noting its persecution of Christians and others it disagrees with. On a personal note, Carter said treatments for his brain cancer have started and are going well, so far.

Nuns will get rent for convent in Katy Perry dispute LOS ANGELES (AP) — A businesswoman will continue to pay $25,000 a month in rent plus maintenance expenses on a hilltop convent that Los Angeles’ Catholic archbishop wants to sell to pop singer Katy Perry. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant ruled Tuesday that entrepreneur Dana Hollister will make the payments to a small order of elderly nuns while lawsuits over the sale of the multimillion-dollar property are pending. Hollister wants to use the convent for a hotel and restaurant project. She agreed to buy the property from the Sisters of the Most Holy and Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but Chalfant voided the sale. Additional court hearings will determine who controls the property’s sale. Two of the nuns who lead the order object to selling their former home to Perry.

SPORTS

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Sports briefs Volleyball team loses to Faulkner in the Den Loyola fell to Faulkner University on Saturday, Sept. 12 after an impressive 3-1 victory over Dalton State on Friday, Sept. 11. The Pack were swept by the Eagles 3-0 in the SSAC matchup, bringing their record to 5-7 on the season. The Pack got out to an early 7-0 advantage in the first set. Freshman Maddie Huekels led the way with some key serves in the early going. The Eagles responded with a 9-2 run to bring the score to 9-9. A kill by freshman Wren Oversech gave Loyola the lead back at 10-9 before Faulkner went on an 8-1 run to take the lead back at 17-11. The Lady Eagles ended the match on a 3-0 run to win the first set 25-17. The Pack would go on and lose the next two sets 25-23 and 25-20. The Pack hits the road for a matchup against College of Coastal Georgia on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.

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Maddie Huekels, english freshman (above), goes for a spike in a game against Alcorn State on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The Pack will hit the road on Friday, Sept. 18 to take on Coastal Georgia, which is the number two team in their respective conference.

Volleyball team looking for fuel to their fire By Taylor Ford tcford@loyno.edu @TaylorCFord

After losing six of their first nine games, the Loyola University volleyball team is looking to get their season headed back in the right direction. Though they suffered loses in their first two games, the team was able to gain valuable experience which Maddie Huekels, English freshman, said she hopes will propel them into performing well during conference play. “The Keiser game really stuck with me though. Although we may have lost, I saw the potential we have. We worked together and we fought the whole way. Yes, we could have played better, but we never gave up. That game is something that I hope we can build off of,” Huekels said.

With the addition of a nine player recruiting class, Angela Franke, volleyball head coach, viewed these early games as growing pains for the team and something they can build off of. “We have so many new players we are just getting acclimated and that is the reason we play these early games, to see where we are and what we need to work on before conference play starts,” Franke said. Eva Allen, mass communication senior, and Huekels have both said that communication amongst the team during play is something they would like to improve upon as a team and a key factor in them winning. The team is prepping themselves for conference play, something they view as a measuring mark for how their year will plan out in the postseason.

“Our upcoming conference games will highlight our team’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as give us a good idea of where we stand in our conference. It’s important for us to capitalize on and strive to win every game because that will make our road to the conference tournament much easier if we accomplish that,” Allen said. In spite of their current record, Franke and the Pack are optimistic about the potential that this current team has. “The team has absolutely taken a step forward from where we were last year to now. I think this is a more cohesive group all around, both on and off the court. I’m looking forward to what this group will accomplish by the end of this season,” Franke said. The Pack will take on the College of Coastal Georgia on Sept. 18 on the road at 7 p.m.

SSAC Standings 1 Mobile Alabama Conference- 2-0 Overall- 11-1

2 Coastal Georgia Conference- 2-0 Overall- 11-1

3 Faulkner (Ala.) Conference- 1-1 Overall- 9-5

4 Bethel (Tenn.) Conference- 1-1 Overall- 8-6

5 Loyola (LA) Conference- 1-1 Overall- 5-7

6 Martin Methodist Conference- 1-1 Overall- 1-11

Athletic department hosts Nola bike tour By Hayley Pegg hapeggl@loyno.edu @haleypegg

Loyola’s athletic department and the Department of Student Involvement have teamed up and planned a series of excursions available to the Loyola community in a program called Get to NOLA. Get to NOLA events this semester will occur monthly, and will include kayaking, movie night, horseback riding, haunted houses, ghost tours and more. On Saturday, Sept. 5, a group of Loyola community members gathered for the Get to NOLA event called the Original Creole Biking Tour and hosted by Confederacy of Cruisers. The tour started down-river from the French Quarter and made its way through the streets, touring

the early 19th century New Orleans suburbs of Faubourg Marigny and the Bywater. Participants rode along Esplanade Avenue, past antebellum mansions toward Treme, the residence of many popular traditional brass bands and social clubs. Jeff Shyman, founder of Confederacy of Cruisers, was the tour guide. Shyman said he loves his job because of his passion for the city. “There really is no place like New Orleans, and sharing it is what we love to do,” Shyman said. Destiny Karash-Givens, environmental science senior, helped lead the bike tour, which was a first time experience for her. Karash-Givens said participating in the tour was one of the best experiences she has had during her time at Loyola. “It was great to see so many students wanting to get involved in ex-

tra activities as well as learn about the city they’re going to be in for four years,” Karash-Givens said. Courtney Williams, the associate director of Co-Curricular Programs, said this event and the whole Get to NOLA program was designed to benefit students through fun and educational experiences. “The goals of Get to NOLA are to allow students to experience the culture and history of the city and to engage in alcohol-free, educational outings with Loyola faculty, staff and fellow students, and to help students explore the city safely,” Williams said. Students interested in participating in upcoming Get to NOLA events can contact Courtney Williams at cwilliam@loyno.edu. The next excursion will be kayaking on Bayou St. John on Oct. 3 from 4-7 p.m.

Nola Excursions Kayaking on Bayou St. John 10/3 13th Gate Haunted House 10/16 French Quarter Ghost Tour 10/17 Horseback Riding, Fishing, and Petting Zoo at Splendor Farms 11/7 Mardi Gras Indian Meet-n-Greet & Treme Gumbo Festival 11/14 Midnight Movie: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 11/19 City Park Celebration in the Oaks 12/5

The Loyola Cross Country team hosted the Allstate Sugar Bowl Cross Country Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12. The men’s team took home third with 52 points, while the women’s team finished fourth with 58 points. Division I team, LSU, took both the men’s and women’s crown with each team recording 15 points. Freshman Anthony Rizzi led the men with a time of 17:28.1, good enough for 16th overall. Freshman Jordan Elissa led the women’s side with a time of 23:45.8, taking 25th overall. The Wolf Pack will hit the road when they participate at the LSU Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8 a.m.

Saints lose season opener to Cardinals The Saints were defeated by the Arizona Cardinals 31-19 in their season opener. Brandon Coleman, wide receiver, caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees towards the end of the second quarter that brought the Saints to within four before the half. An already depleted Saints secondary took a big blow when safety Rafael Bush, who was starting in place of the injured Jarius Byrd, left the game in the third quarter with an apparent chest injury. Down 24-19, the Saints defense gave up a 55 yard touchdown catch and run by backup rookie running back, David Johnson, with 1:33 left to play. The Saints gave up 307 yards through the air along with three passing touchdowns from Cardinal’s quarterback, Carson Palmer. Drew Brees went on to throw for 355 yards, one touchdown, and one costly interception. The Saints will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 20 at noon in the Superdome.

Intramurals season kicks off next week The intramural volleyball season will tip off Tuesday, Sept. 22 in the University Sports Complex. Flag football will kick off the following week on Monday, Sept. 28.

EDITORIAL

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OUR EDITORIAL

The majority opinion of our editorial board

HOWLS & GROWLS HOWL to OR To Go GROWL to the refugee crisis in Europe HOWL to the walkways in the green space GROWL to weeds in the green space HOWL to all dogs on campus GROWL to 14-year olds being arrested due to racial profiling

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

TEMS f latlines, what now? Of all the services provided to Loyola students, Tulane Emergency Medical Services is one of the most beloved. The green lettering on the side of each ambulance has become emblazoned in our minds. TEMS is a service that is unique to Tulane and Loyola, and is a part of our identity. And now it’s gone. The details surrounding TEMS being discontinued aren’t publicly known. But what is known is that Loyola students are without a satisfying way to call for emergency medical help. TEMS dealt with all medical crises that professional ambulance services do: heart attacks, broken limbs, and every other possible injury. However, it handled so many cases of substance abuse that many students knew it almost exclusively as the service to call when someone gets too drunk. There were many qualities in

TEMS that should be eulogized. Of the most significant benefits to TEMS was that a ride in their ambulance was free. Many who have had the experience will note a lot of expenses related to the episode. However, none of those came from the ambulance ride itself. Tulane estimates that the service saved each TEMS patient $650; no small amount, especially when most health insurance policies don’t cover ambulance rides. It’s further estimated that in the 2013-2014 school year, TEMS saved patients $350,634. With health insurance premiums and healthcare costs increasing, this is an alarmingly large number for the Uptown area. TEMS was also great for students because it’s paramedics were no strangers to drunkenness. The green and blue accented ambulances could be seen rushing

to bars on any given night. No matter the alcohol or drug, one could reasonably assume that TEMS had treated it before. The average response time for a call from someone in medical need was six minutes. This impressive response time was due to TEMS paramedics being based in the Uptown area. With other ambulance services such as Acadian or New Orleans Emergency Medical Services, it’s doubtful that students will have the benefits of a free ambulance ride, expedient response time, and unusually friendly paramedics. These qualities make Loyola students feel more comfortable calling for help, which makes them safer. One of the highest duties of a university is to ensure that its students are safe. While Loyola holds no blame for our current position, administrators have an obligation to improve it.

OPINION

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Don’t pick on the poor student loan MICHAEL GIUSTI The Maroon adviser mdgiusti@loyno.edu @mdgiusti

I’m going to go out on a limb here and defend something that most people say they despise – student loans. Student loans are a reality for most everyone at Loyola. And I think they have gotten a bad rap. According to the College Scorecard, which was recently published by the departments of Education and Treasury, the typical Loyola student graduates with a debt load of $26,070 and has a typical monthly payment of $289 to service that debt.

It has become popular for critics of college debt to decry that debt load. “How can we set our students into the world bridled by such a heavy debt burden?” they ask. “It’s just unfair,” they say. But here’s how I look at it. When I was an undergrad two decades ago, I came from a family that couldn’t dream of affording to send their first son to a small, private liberal arts college. My family was full Pell Grant eligible. For the uninitiated, that means we were the poorest of the poor. I have seven siblings, and my parents struggled to keep us in a safe home in a good school district. College savings was just a bridge too far. There was never enough left over for things like cable TV, much less college savings. When I was facing graduation in the face, I really had three options. I could enter directly into

the workforce in some blue-collar job. I could join the military and hope to slip into college’s back door through the veterans administration after serving my country. Or, I could sign that maligned promissory note and have the pick of any college that my grades and dreams allowed me to attend. Needless to say, I chose the student loan route. And I couldn’t be happier about that decision. Because I took the dreaded plunge into debt, I was able to attend Loyola. I worked hard and graduated as print journalism student of the year and went on to get a job at a nice regional daily newspaper. After Hurricane Katrina, my alma mater asked me to come help run The Maroon, my alma paper. None of that would have been possible without those loans. I even took advantage of the deferment option when I decided to

come back to grad school and earn my MBA. Without student loans none of that would have been even remotely possible. Without student loans, I would likely be back in my hometown, working at a job with my name on my shirt. When I talk to my siblings about college debt, I ask them this question: “Who is in a better position to pay for your college tuition? 18-year-old you, or the you who will be holding a degree after graduation?” Obviously the post-grad, fully employed version of you will be in the better position to pay that college bill. And that is what a loan is – borrowing from your future self to cash in on an opportunity today. And according to that College Scorecard, Loyola graduates are better off than the national average on two fronts: first, our typical

grad earns $41,300 after walking the stage. That is about $6,000 more than their national-average counterparts. Second, 83 percent of Loyola grads are actively paying down their debt — again, much higher than the national average of 67 percent. That suggests that, like me, the vast majority of Loyola students who took out those loans are now on a solid-enough footing to be making good on that fiscal promise. Can people use college debt irresponsibly? Of course they can. Just like any tool, if it is used irresponsibly, it can do a lot of damage. But as long as you are keeping your eye on your total debt burden, and as long as you are getting a degree that is going to open doors for you later in life, then go ahead and sign that promissory note. Your future self will thank you.

AN OUTSIDE PERSPECTIVE

Opinions from elsewhere

Why colleges should report sex crimes, pronto, to police and prosecutors The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Sunday, Aug. 30 Sexual assault has doubtless occurred on college campuses at least as long as there have been coeducational institutions. But only in recent years have schools, students and parents begun to grasp just how prevalent it is. A recent Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 20 percent of female students say they have been sexually assaulted - as do 5 percent of men. Some people argue with the polling, but these attacks are a genuine problem. Universities have been forced to address it, not always with satisfactory results. Most victims don’t report the attacks, and most schools don’t conduct surveys to determine the extent of the problem. A Columbia University undergraduate carried a mattress around campus and in the commencement ceremony to dramatize her alleged rape by a fellow undergraduate

who was cleared in a university investigation. The accused has sued Columbia for sex discrimination under the federal law known as Title IX, arguing that it failed to support him as it would have a woman in comparable circumstances. Thanks to Title IX, the federal government has a role in how these matters are addressed. But a survey commissioned by a U.S. Senate subcommittee found that “many institutions are failing to comply with the law and best practices in how they handle sexual violence among students.” Congress is considering bills to impose new rules in an effort to reduce the number of attacks and help those who have been victimized. A Senate bill sponsored by Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., with bipartisan sponsorship, would bring about some valuable changes. One is to require every school to survey students every two years — and to publish the results. It would mandate minimum levels of training for school staffers responsible for investigating accusations and as-

sisting victims. It would bar athletic departments from handling complaints about athletes. It would create financial penalties intended to provide a real impetus for universities to comply. All this is to the good. What the bill lacks is a requirement or strong inducement for college officials to turn sexual assault complaints over to the people with the most resources and expertise in such matters: police and prosecutors. A House bill called the Safe Campus Act would assure both the accuser and the accused the right to hire lawyers at their own expense for disciplinary proceedings; those accused would also have a right to see the evidence against them. Most notable, and controversial, is a provision that would encourage college officials and security forces to report these alleged crimes to police. If an alleged victim declines to deal with law enforcement, the school would be barred from conducting its own investigation. Some schools, fearful about their reputations or their potential liabil-

ity if a victim sues, resist immediately turning over reports of serious crimes to law enforcement personnel. And the American Council on Education, representing some 1,700 colleges, has expressed concerns that some victims would choose to do nothing rather than deal with civil authorities. Granted, every crime victim everywhere weighs the same worry — Will I regret engaging the criminal justice system? — before he or she calls the cops. Yet these incidents, first and foremost, involve profound allegations that a perpetrator has violated not extralegal campus creeds, but our state or federal criminal laws. The advantages of involving police and prosecutors from the outset are obvious: They have forensic resources, investigative skills, extensive experience and legal powers that colleges lack. All of which make it easier for civil authorities to establish the truth about these incidents — and to impose consequences. A college can do nothing more than expel a rapist, who may

then commit new crimes, while police can take him off the streets. This bill won the endorsement of the National District Attorneys Association. The concern that victims wouldn’t come forward makes it especially important for schools to provide the kind of active assistance to victims envisioned in the Senate bill. It’s also vital for police and prosecutors to handle these cases with dispatch and sensitivity, which would encourage more victims to report these crimes — and not only by students. Young women who don’t attend college actually have a higher chance of being sexually assaulted than those who do enroll. But friendships and social media can educate everyone in this age cohort about which police and prosecutors treat these cases seriously, and which ones don’t. The bottom line here is that universities and colleges have to do more to address the dangers of sexual assault and protect students. They also have to recognize that they shouldn’t do that job alone.

The Maroon

September 18, 2015

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CONTINUED: Students paint Buddig dorms “As move-in day was hectic enough, I think this program added a lot of extra stress to Buddig staff and residents,” Kramer said. Kramer said that while students on her floor asked her opinion on painting their rooms, she insisted that unless the paint in their rooms truly upset them, then it was not worth it. “I also thought that this was an unusual program because Buddig windows don’t open, therefore students must sit in paint fumes for several hours waiting for the fans to air out their rooms,” Kramer said. As for if the program will be extended to other residence halls on campus, Boyle is uncertain. “There are a lot of things to consider. The decision to extend the program is certainly not off the table, but we have not made that decision at this time,” Boyle said.

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CONTINUED: Pathways is a thing of the past Clark said that she felt confident that the processes outlined in the handbook that were ignored in 2006 will be followed this time. “I will say that Dr. Manganaro and Dr. Lapovsky are absolutely aware of what the faculty handbook says, and I think they are completely aware that if it were not followed, there would be all kinds of problems. I do believe that the procedures will be followed this time,” Clark said. Programs that were cut in 2006, such as broadcast journalism, education and computer science, were only continued for one year, prohibiting students in those programs to finish college with the majors they started Loyola with. With the current proposal, Manganaro said that if a program is discontinued, it will not affect the ability of students currently in that program to finish their respective program, and that all students who came to Loyola to study for a particular degree will be able to finish with that degree. “We have a responsibility to educate our students and offer them the curriculum that enables them to graduate in a timely way,” Manganaro said. The Advisory Group, which is the board reviewing programs, has a goal of saving $10 million over the course of the next five years. “The 10 million number is not just in cuts or discontinued programs, it’s a combination of cuts, finding certain kinds of savings, efficiencies and finding where we can invest to see a generation of revenue,” Manganaro said. He stressed that Pathways was a reaction to a financial crisis brought about by Katrina, while the current reforms are being proactive to avoid a financial crisis. “The Pathways process, before many of us were here, was really an urgent planning process in the wake of this catastrophic phenomenon, whereas our financial equilibrium project is something we deliberately chose to take on, is thoughtful and phased, and we’re giving ourselves the time needed to see that project through,” Manganaro said.

WORLDVIEW brief Flash floods in the Southwest damage cities On Tuesday, Sept. 15, extreme weather hit the southwestern portion of the United States. Sixteen people in total are dead after the flash flood crashed upon the residents of Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona. Four people are missing, and the search off of Keyhole Canyon has proven to be unsuccessful. At Zion National Park, authorities found four bodies and searched for three missing hikers

who set out Monday Sept. 14 to rappel down a narrow slot canyon. Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, who was sent to the town, called it one of the worst-weather related tragedies in state history and said the Utah National Guard will send troops. The brunt of the storm lasted 30 minutes, pouring water into the dry desert climate, flooding the small towns. Residents were told to boil the water after the possibility of contamination is very likely. The search is still ongoing and more details have yet to be released about the four individuals missing.

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Search and rescue team members carry a body after it was found along Pine Creek, Sept. 16, 2015, in Zion National Park, near Springdale, Utah. Authorities are searching for other hikers killed in flash flooding that swept through the area.