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For a greater Loyola University • New Orleans • Vol. 93 • Issue 2 Statement of Rights and Responsibilities This agreement was written in English (US). To the extent any translated version of this agreement conflicts with the English version, the English version controls. Please note that Section 17 contains certain changes to the general terms for users outside the United States. Date of Last Revision: November 15, 2013. Statement of Rights and Responsibilities This Statement of Rights and Responsibilities (“Statement,” “Terms,” or “SRR”) derives from the Facebook Principles, and is our terms of service that governs our relationship with users and others who interact with Facebook. By using or accessing Facebook, you agree to this Statement, as updated from time to time in accordance with Section 14 below. Additionally, you will find resources at the end of this document that help you understand how Facebook works. Privacy Your privacy is very important to us. We designed our Data Use Policy to make important disclosures about how you can use Facebook to share with others and how we collect and can use your content and information. We encourage you to read the Data Use Policy, and to use it to help you make informed decisions. Sharing Your Content and Information You own all of the content and information you post on Facebook, and you can control how it is shared through your privacy and application settings. In addition: For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like photos and videos (IP content), you specifically give us the following permission, subject to your privacy and application settings: you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use any IP content that you post on or in connection with Facebook (IP License). This IP License ends when you delete your IP content or your account unless your content has been shared with others, and they have not deleted it. When you delete IP content, it is deleted in a manner similar to emptying the recycle bin on a computer. However, you understand that removed content may persist in backup copies for a reasonable period of time (but will not be available to others). When you use an application, the application may ask for your permission to access your content and information as well as content and information that others have shared with you. We require applications to respect your privacy, and your agreement with that application will control how the application can use, store, and transfer that content and information. (To learn more about Platform, including how you can control what information other people may share with applications, read our Data Use Policy and Platform Page.) When you publish content or information using the Public setting, it means that you are allowing everyone, including people off of Facebook, to access and use that information, and to associate it with you (i.e., your name and profile picture). We always appreciate your feedback or other suggestions about Facebook, but you understand that we may use them without any obligation to compensate you for them (just as you have no obligation to offer them). Safety We do our best to keep Facebook safe, but we cannot guarantee it. We need your help to keep Facebook safe, which includes the following commitments by you: You will not post unauthorized commercial communications (such as spam) on Facebook. You will not collect users’ content or information, or otherwise access Facebook, using automated means (such as harvesting bots, robots, spiders, or scrapers) without our prior permission. You will not engage in unlawful multi-level marketing, such as a pyramid scheme, on Facebook. You will not upload viruses or other malicious code. You will not solicit login information or access an account belonging to someone else. You will not bully, intimidate, or harass any user. You will not post content that: is hate speech, threatening, or pornographic; incites violence; or contains nudity or graphic or gratuitous violence. You will not develop or operate a third-party application containing alcohol-related, dating or other mature content (including advertisements) without appropriate age-based restrictions. . You will not use your personal timeline primarily for your own commercial gain, and will use a Facebook Page for such purposes. You will not use Facebook if you are under 13. You will not use Facebook if you are a convicted sex offender. You will keep your contact information accurate and up-to-date. You will not share your password (or in the case of developers, your secret key), let anyone else access your account, or do anything else that might jeopardize the security of your account. You will not transfer your account (including any Page or application you administer) to anyone without first getting our written permission. If you select a username or similar identifier for your account or Page, we reserve the right to remove or reclaim it if we believe it is appropriate (such as when a trademark owner complains about a username that does not closely relate to a user’s actual name). Protecting Other People’s Rights We respect other people’s rights, and expect you to do the same. You will not post content or take any action on Facebook that infringes or violates someone else’s rights or otherwise violates the law. We can remove any content or information you post on Facebook if we believe that it violates this Statement or our policies. We provide you with tools to help you protect your intellectual property rights. To learn more, visit our How to Report Claims of Intellectual Property Infringement page. If we remove your content for infringing someone else’s copyright, and you believe we removed it by mistake, we will provide you with an opportunity to appeal. If you repeatedly infringe other people’s intellectual property rights, we will disable your account when appropriate. You will not use our copyrights or trademarks (including Facebook, the Facebook and F Logos, FB, Face, Poke, Book and Wall), or any confusingly similar marks, except as expressly permitted by our Brand Usage Guidelines or with our prior written permission. If you collect information from users, you will: obtain their consent, make it clear you (and not Facebook) are the one collecting their information, and post a privacy policy explaining what information you collect and how you will use it. You will not post anyone’s identification documents or sensitive financial information on Facebook. You will not tag users or send email invitations to non-users without their consent. Facebook offers social reporting tools to enable users to provide feedback about tagging. Mobile and Other Devices We currently provide our mobile services for free, but please be aware that your carrier’s normal rates and fees, such as text messaging and data charges, will still apply. In the event you change or deactivate your mobile telephone number, you will update your account information on Facebook within 48 hours to ensure that your messages are not sent to the person who acquires your old number. You provide consent and all rights necessary to enable users to sync (including through an application) their devices with any information that is visible to them on Facebook. Payments If you make a payment on Facebook or use Facebook Credits, you agree to our Payments Terms. Special Provisions Applicable to Social Plugins If you include our Social Plugins, such as the Share or Like buttons on your website, the following additional terms apply to you: We give you permission to use Facebook’s Social Plugins so that users can post links or content from your website on Facebook You give us permission to use and allow others to use such links and content on Facebook You will not place a Social Plugin on any page containing content that would violate this Statement if posted on Facebook. Special Provisions Applicable to Developers/Operators of Applications and Websites If you are a developer or operator of a Platform application or website, the following additional terms apply to you: You are responsible for your application and its content and all uses you make of Platform. This includes ensuring your application or use of Platform meets our Facebook Platform Policies and our Advertising Guidelines. Your access to and use of data you receive from Facebook, will be limited as follows: You will only request data you need to operate your application. You will have a privacy policy that tells users what user data you are going to use and how you will use, display, share, or transfer that data and you will include your privacy policy URL in the Developer Application. You will not use, display, share, or transfer a user’s data in a manner inconsistent with your privacy policy. You will delete all data you receive from us concerning a user if the user asks you to do so, and will provide a mechanism for users to make such a request. You will not include data you receive from us concerning a user in any advertising creative.You will not directly or indirectly transfer any data you receive from us to (or use such data in connection with) any ad network, ad exchange, data broker, or other advertising related toolset, even if a user consents to that transfer or use. You will not sell user data. If you are acquired by or merge with a third party, you can continue to use user data within your application, but you cannot transfer user data outside of your application. We can require you to delete user data if you use it in a way that we determine is inconsistent with users’ expectations. We can limit your access to data. You will comply with all other restrictions contained in our Facebook Platform Policies. You will not give us information that you independently collect from a user or a user’s content without that user’s consent. You will make it easy for users to remove or disconnect from your application. You will make it easy for users to contact you. We can also share your email address with users and others claiming that you have infringed or otherwise violated their rights. You will provide customer support for your application. You will not show third party ads or web search boxes on www.facebook.com. We give you all rights necessary to use the code, APIs, data, and tools you receive from us. You will not sell, transfer, or sublicense our code, APIs, or tools to anyone. You will not misrepresent your relationship with Facebook to others. You may use the logos we make available to developers or issue a press release or other public statement so long as you follow our Facebook Platform Policies We can issue a press release describing our relationship with you. You will comply with all applicable laws. In particular you will (if applicable): have a policy for removing infringing content and terminating repeat infringers that complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. comply with the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), and obtain any opt-in consent necessary from users so that user data subject to the VPPA may be shared on Facebook. You represent that any disclosure to us will not be incidental to the ordinary course of your business. We do not guarantee that Platform will always be free. You give us all rights necessary to enable your application to work with Facebook, including the right to incorporate content and information you provide to us into streams, timelines, and user action stories. You give us the right to link to or frame your application, and place content, including ads, around your application. We can analyze your application, content, and data for any purpose, including commercial (such as for targeting the delivery of advertisements and indexing content for search). To ensure your application is safe for users, we can audit it. We can create applications that offer similar features and services to, or otherwise compete with, your application. About Advertisements and Other Commercial Content Served or Enhanced by Facebook Our goal is to deliver advertising and other commercial or sponsored content that is valuable to our users and advertisers. In order to help us do that, you agree to the following: You give us permission to use your name, profile picture, content, and information in connection with commercial, sponsored, or related content (such as a brand you like) served or enhanced by us. This means, for example, that you permit a business or other entity to pay us to display your name and/or profile picture with your content or information, without any compensation to you. If you have selected a specific audience for your content or information, we will respect your choice when we use it. We do not give your content or information to advertisers without your consent. You understand that we may not always identify paid services and communications as such. Special Provisions Applicable to Advertisers You can target your desired audience by buying ads on Facebook or our publisher network. The following additional terms apply to you if you place an order through our online advertising portal (Order): When you place an Order, you will tell us the type of advertising you want to buy, the amount you want to spend, and your bid. If we accept your Order, we will deliver your ads as inventory becomes available. When serving your ad, we do our best to deliver the ads to the audience you specify, although we cannot guarantee in every instance that your ad will reach its intended target. In instances where we believe doing so will enhance the effectiveness of your advertising campaign, we may broaden the targeting criteria you specify. You will pay for your Orders in accordance with our Payments Terms. The amount you owe will be calculated based on our tracking mechanisms. Your ads will comply with our Advertising Guidelines. We will determine the size, placement, and positioning of your ads. We do not guarantee the activity that your ads will receive, such as the number of clicks your ads will get. We cannot control how clicks are generated on your ads. We have systems that attempt to detect and filter certain click activity, but we are not responsible for click fraud, technological issues, or other potentially invalid click activity that may affect the cost of running ads. You can cancel your Order at any time through our online portal, but it may take up to 24 hours before the ad stops running. You are responsible for paying for all ads that run. Our license to run your ad will end when we have completed your Order. You understand, however, that if users have interacted with your ad, your ad may remain until the users delete it. We can use your ads and related content and information for marketing or promotional purposes. You will not issue any press release or make public statements about your relationship with Facebook without our prior written permission. We may reject or remove any ad for any reason. If you are placing ads on someone else’s behalf, you must have permission to place those ads, including the following: You warrant that you have the legal authority to bind the advertiser to this Statement. You agree that if the advertiser you represent violates this Statement, we may hold you responsible for that violation. Special Provisions Applicable to Pages If you create or administer a Page on Facebook, or run a promotion or an offer from your Page, you agree to our Pages Terms. Special Provisions Applicable to Software If you download or use our software, such as a stand-alone software product, an app, or a browser plugin, you agree that from time to time, the software may download and install upgrades, updates and additional features from us in order to improve, enhance, and further develop the software. You will not modify, create derivative works of, decompile, or otherwise attempt to extract source code from us, unless you are expressly permitted to do so under an open source license, or we give you express written permission. Amendments Unless we make a change for legal or administrative reasons, or to correct an inaccurate statement, we will provide you with seven (7) days notice (for example, by posting the change on the Facebook Site Governance Page) and an opportunity to comment on changes to this Statement. You can also visit our Facebook Site Governance Page and “like” the Page to get updates about changes to this Statement. If we make changes to policies referenced in or incorporated by this Statement, we may provide notice on the Site Governance Page. Your continued use of Facebook following changes to our terms constitutes your acceptance of our amended terms. Termination If you violate the letter or spirit of this Statement, or otherwise create risk or possible legal exposure for us, we can stop providing all or part of Facebook to you. We will notify you by email or at the next time you attempt to access your account. Disputes You will resolve any claim, cause of action or dispute (claim) you have with us arising out of or relating to this Statement or Facebook exclusively in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California or a state court located in San Mateo County, and you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating all such claims. The laws of the State of California will govern this Statement, as well as any claim that might arise between you and us, without regard to conflict of law provisions. If anyone brings a claim against us related to your actions, content or information on Facebook, you will indemnify and hold us harmless from and against all damages, losses, and expenses of any kind (including reasonable legal fees and costs) related to such claim. Although we provide rules for user conduct, we do not control or direct users’ actions on Facebook and are not responsible for the content or information users transmit or share on Facebook. We are not responsible for any offensive, inappropriate, obscene, unlawful or otherwise objectionable content or information you may encounter on Facebook. We are not responsible for the conduct, whether online or offline, or any user of Facebook. Statement of Rights and Responsibilities This agreement was written in English (US). To the extent any translated version of this agreement conflicts with the English version, the English version controls. Please note that Section 17 contains certain changes to the general terms for users outside the United States. Date of Last Revision: November 15, 2013. Statement of Rights and Responsibilities This Statement of Rights and Responsibilities (“Statement,” “Terms,” or “SRR”) derives from the Facebook Principles, and is our terms of service that governs our relationship with users and others who interact with Facebook. By using or accessing Facebook, you agree to this Statement, as updated from time to time in accordance with Section 14 below. Additionally, you will find resources at the end of this document that help you understand how Facebook works. Privacy Your privacy is very important to us. We designed our Data Use Policy to make important disclosures about how you can use Facebook to share with others and how we collect and can use your content and information. We encourage you to read the Data Use Policy, and to use it to help you make informed decisions. Sharing Your Content and Information You own all of the content and information you post on Facebook, and you can control how it is shared through your privacy and application settings. In addition: For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like photos and videos (IP content), you specifically give us the following permission, subject to your privacy and application settings: you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use any IP content that you post on or in connection with Facebook (IP License). This IP License ends when you delete your IP content or your account unless your content has been shared with others, and they have not deleted it. When you delete IP content, it is deleted in a manner similar to emptying the recycle bin on a computer. However, you understand that removed content may persist in backup copies for a reasonable period of time (but will not be available to others). When you use an application, the application may ask for your permission to access your content and information as well as content and information that others have shared with you. We always appreciate your feedback or other suggestions about Facebook, but you understand that we may use them without any obligation to compensate you for them (just as you have no obligation to offer them). Safety We do our best to keep Facebook safe, but we cannot guarantee it. We need your help to keep Facebook safe, which includes the following commitments by you: You will not post unauthorized commercial communications (such as spam) on Facebook. You will not collect users’ content or information, or otherwise access Facebook, using automated means (such as harvesting bots, robots, spiders, or scrapers) without our prior permission. You will not engage in unlawful multi-level marketing, such as a pyramid scheme, on Facebook. You will not upload viruses or other malicious code. You will not solicit login information or access an account belonging to someone else. You will not bully, intimidate, or harass any user. You will not post content that: is hate speech, threatening, or pornographic; incites violence; or contains nudity or graphic or gratuitous violence. You will not develop or operate a third-party application containing alcohol-related, dating or other mature content (including advertisements) without appropriate age-based restrictions. You will follow our Promotions Guidelines and all applicable laws if you publicize or offer any contest, giveaway, or sweepstakes (“promotion”) on Facebook. You will not use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious, or discriminatory. You will not do anything that could disable, overburden, or impair the proper working or appearance of Facebook, such as a denial of service attack or interference with page rendering or other Facebook functionality. You will not facilitate or encourage any violations of this Statement or our policies. Registration and Account Security Facebook users provide their real names and information, and we need your help to keep it that way. Here are some commitments you make to us relating to registering and maintaining the security of your account: You will not provide any false personal information on Facebook, or create an account for anyone other than yourself without permission. You will not create more than one personal account. If we disable your account, you will not create another one without our permission. You will not use your personal timeline primarily for your own commercial gain, and will use a Facebook Page for such purposes. You will not use Facebook if you are under 13. You will not use Facebook if you are a convicted sex offender. You will keep your contact information accurate and up-to-date. You will not share your password (or in the case of developers, your secret key), let anyone else access your account, or do anything else that might jeopardize the security of your account. You will not transfer your account (including any Page or application you administer) to anyone without first getting our written permission. If you select a username or similar identifier for your account or Page, we reserve the right to remove or reclaim it if we believe it is appropriate (such as when a trademark owner complains about a username that does not closely relate to a user’s actual name). Protecting Other People’s Rights We respect other people’s rights, and expect you to do the same. You will not post content or take any action on Facebook that infringes or violates someone else’s rights or otherwise violates the law. We can remove any content or information you post on Facebook if we believe that it violates this Statement or our policies. We provide you with tools to help you protect your intellectual property rights. To learn more, visit our How to Report Claims of Intellectual Property Infringement page. If we remove your content for infringing someone else’s copyright, and you believe we removed it by mistake, we will provide you with an opportunity to appeal. Facebook offers social reporting tools to enable users to provide feedback about tagging. Mobile and Other Devices We currently provide our mobile services for free, but please be aware that your carrier’s normal rates and fees, such as text messaging and data charges, will still apply. In the event you change or deactivate your mobile telephone number, you will update your account information on Facebook within 48 hours to ensure that your messages are not sent to the person who acquires your old number. You provide consent and all rights necessary to enable users to sync (including through an application) their devices with any information that is visible to them on Facebook. Payments If you make a payment on Facebook or use Facebook Credits, you agree to our Payments Terms. Special Provisions Applicable to Social Plugins If you include our Social Plugins, such as the Share or Like buttons on your website, the following additional terms apply to you: We give you permission to use Facebook’s Social Plugins so that users can post links or content from your website on Facebook You give us permission to use and allow others to use such links and content on Facebook You will not place a Social Plugin on any page containing content that would violate this Statement if posted on Facebook. Special Provisions Applicable to Developers/Operators of Applications and Websites If you are a developer or operator of a Platform application or website, the following additional terms apply to you: You are responsible for your application and its content and all uses you make of Platform. This includes ensuring your application or use of Platform meets our Facebook Platform Policies and our Advertising Guidelines. Your access to and use of data you receive from Facebook, will be limited as follows: You will only request data you need to operate your application. You will have a privacy policy that tells users what user data you are going to use and how you will use, display, share, or transfer that data and you will include your privacy policy URL in the Developer Application. You will not use, display, share, or transfer a user’s data in a manner inconsistent with your privacy policy. You will delete all data you receive from us concerning a user if the user asks you to do so, and will provide a mechanism for users to make such a request. You will not include data you receive from us concerning a user in any advertising creative.You will not directly or indirectly transfer any data you receive from us to (or use such data in connection with) any ad network, ad exchange, data broker, or other advertising related toolset, even if a user consents to that transfer or use. You will not sell user data. If you are acquired by or merge with a third party, you can continue to use user data Special Provisions Applicable to Users Outside the United States We strive to create a global community with consistent standards for everyone, but we also strive to respect local laws. The following provisions apply to users and non-users who interact with Facebook outside the United States: You consent to having your personal data transferred to and processed in the United States. If you are located in a country embargoed by the United States, or are on the U.S. Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals you will not engage in commercial activities on Facebook (such as advertising or payments) or operate a Platform application or website. You will not use Facebook if you are prohibited from receiving products, services, or software originating from the United States. Certain specific terms that apply only for German users are available here. Definitions By “Facebook” we mean the features and services we make available, including through (a) our website at www.facebook.com and any other Facebook branded or co-branded websites (including sub-domains, international versions, widgets, and mobile versions); (b) our Platform; (c) social plugins such as the Like button, the Share button and other similar offerings and (d) other media, software (such as a toolbar), devices, or networks now existing or later developed. By “Platform” we mean a set of APIs and services (such as content) that enable others, including application developers and website operators, to retrieve data from Facebook or provide data to us. By “information” we mean facts and other information about you, including actions taken by users and non-users who interact with Facebook. By “content” we mean anything you or other users post on Facebook that would not be included in the definition of information. By “data” or “user data” or “user’s data” we mean any data, including a user’s content or information that you or third parties can retrieve from Facebook or provide to Facebook through Platform. By “post” we mean post on Facebook or otherwise make available by using Facebook. By “use” we mean use, run, copy, publicly perform or display, distribute, modify, translate, and create derivative works of. By “active registered user” we mean a user who has logged into Facebook at least once in the previous 30 days. By “application” we mean any application or website that uses or accesses Platform, as well as anything else that receives or has received data from us. If you no longer access Platform but have not deleted all data from us, the term application will apply until you delete the data. Other If you are a resident of or have your principal place of business in the US or Canada, this Statement is an agreement between you and Facebook, Inc. Otherwise, this Statement is an agreement between you and Facebook Ireland Limited. References to “us,” “we,” and “our” mean either Facebook, Inc. or Facebook Ireland Limited, as appropriate. This Statement makes up the entire agreement between the parties regarding Facebook, and supersedes any prior agreements. If any portion of this Statement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining portion will remain in full force and effect. If we fail to enforce any of this Statement, it will not be considered a waiver. Any amendment to or waiver of this Statement must be made in writing and signed by us. You will not transfer any of your rights or obligations under this Statement to anyone else without our consent. All of our rights and obligations under this Statement are freely assignable by us in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, or by operation of law or otherwise. Nothing in this Statement shall prevent us from complying with the law. This Statement does not confer any third party beneficiary rights. Statement of Rights and Responsibilities This agreement was written in English (US). To the extent any translated version of this agreement conflicts with the English version, the English version controls. Please note that Section 17 contains certain changes to the general terms for users outside the United States. Date of Last Revision: November 15, 2013. Statement of Rights and Responsibilities This Statement of Rights and Responsibilities (“Statement,” “Terms,” or “SRR”) derives from the Facebook Principles, and is our terms of service that governs our relationship with users and others who interact with Facebook. By using or accessing Facebook, you agree to this Statement, as updated from time to time in accordance with Section 14 below. Additionally, you will find resources at the end of this document that help you understand how Facebook works. Privacy Your privacy is very important to us. We designed our Data Use Policy to make important disclosures about how you can use Facebook to share with others and how we collect and can use your content and information. We encourage you to read the Data Use Policy, and to use it to help you make informed decisions. Sharing Your Content and Information You own all of the content and information you post on Facebook, and you can control how it is shared through your privacy and application settings. In addition: For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like photos and videos (IP content), you specifically give us the following permission, subject to your privacy and application settings: you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use any IP content that you post on or in connection with Facebook (IP License). This IP License ends when you delete your IP content or your account unless your content has been shared with others, and they have not deleted it. When you delete IP content, it is deleted in a manner similar to emptying the recycle bin on a computer. However, you understand that removed content may persist in backup copies for a reasonable period of time (but will not be available to others). When you use an application, the application may ask for your permission to access your content and information as well as content and information that others have shared with you. We require applications to respect your privacy, and your agreement with that application will control how the application can use, store, and transfer that content and information. (To learn more about Platform, including how you can control what information other people may share with applications, read our Data Use Policy and Platform Page.) When you publish content or information using the Public setting, it means that you are allowing everyone, including people off of Facebook, to access and use that information, and to associate it with you (i.e., your name and profile picture). We always appreciate your feedback or other suggestions about Facebook, but you understand that we may use them without any obligation to compensate you for them (just as you have no obligation to offer them). Safety We do our best to keep Facebook safe, but we cannot guarantee it. We need your help to keep Facebook safe, which includes the following commitments by you: You will not post unauthorized commercial communications (such as spam) on Facebook. You will not collect users’ content or information, or otherwise access Facebook, using automated means (such as harvesting bots, robots, spiders, or scrapers) without our prior permission. You will not engage in unlawful multi-level marketing, such as a pyramid scheme, on Facebook. You will not upload viruses or other malicious code. You will not solicit login information or access an account belonging to someone else. You will not bully, intimidate, or harass any user. You will not post content that: is hate speech, threatening, or pornographic; incites violence; or contains nudity or graphic or gratuitous violence. You will not develop or operate a third-party application containing alcohol-related, dating or other mature content (including advertisements) without appropriate age-based restrictions. You will follow our Promotions Guidelines and all applicable laws if you publicize or offer any contest, giveaway, or sweepstakes (“promotion”) on Facebook. You will not use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious, or discriminatory. You will not do anything that could disable, overburden, or impair the proper working or appearance of Facebook, such as a denial of service attack or interference with page rendering or other Facebook functionality. if the advertiser you represent violates compensate you for them (just as you have no obligation to offer them). Safety We do our best to keep Facebook safe, but we cannot guarantee it. We need your help to keep Facebook safe, which includes the following commitments by you: You will not post unauthorized commercial communications (such as spam) on Facebook. You will not collect users’ content or information, or otherwise access Facebook, using automated means (such as harvesting bots, robots, spiders, or scrapers) without our prior permission. You will not engage in unlawful multi-level marketing, such as a pyramid scheme, on Facebook. You will not upload viruses or other malicious code. You will not solicit login information or access an account belonging to someone else. You will not bully, intimidate, or harass any user. You will not post content that: is hate speech, threatening, or pornographic; incites violence; or contains nudity or graphic or gratuitous violence. You will not develop or operate a third-party application containing alcohol-related, dating or other mature content (including advertisements) without appropriate age-based restrictions. You will follow our Promotions Guidelines and all applicable laws if you publicize or offer any contest, giveaway, or sweepstakes (“promotion”) on Facebook. You will not use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious, or discriminatory. You will not do anything that could disable, overburden, or impair the proper working or appearance of Facebook, such as a denial of service attack or interference with page rendering or other Facebook functionality. if the advertiser you represent violates compensate you for them (just as you have no obligation to offer them). Safety We do our best to keep Facebook safe, but we cannot guarantee it. We need your help to keep Facebook safe, which includes the following commitments by you: You will not post unauthorized commercial communications (such as spam) on Facebook. You will not collect users’ content or information, or otherwise access Facebook, using automated means (such as harvesting bots, robots, spiders, or scrapers) without our prior permission. You will not engage in unlawful multi-level marketing, such as a pyramid scheme, on Facebook. You will not upload viruses or other malicious code. You will not solicit login information or access an account belonging to someone else. You will not bully, intimidate, or harass any user. You will not post content that: is hate speech, threatening, or pornographic; incites violence; or contains nudity or graphic or gratuitous violence. You will not develop or operate a third-party application containing alcohol-related, dating or other mature content (including advertisements) without appropriate age-based restrictions. You will follow our Promotions Guidelines and all applicable laws if you publicize or offer any contest, giveaway, or sweepstakes (“promotion”) on Facebook. You will not use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious, or discriminatory. You will not do anything that could disable, overburden, or impair the proper working or appearance of Facebook, such as a denial of service attack or interference with page rendering or other Facebook functionality. if the advertiser you represent violates this Statement, we may hold you responsible for that violation. Special Provisions Applicable to Pages If you create or administer a Page on Facebook, or run a promotion or an offer from your Page, you agree to our Pages Terms. Special Provisions Applicable to Software If you download or use our software, such as a stand-alone software product, an app, or a browser plugin, you agree that from time to time, the software may download and install upgrades, updates and additional features from us in order to improve, enhance, and further develop the software. You will not modify, create derivative works of, decompile, or otherwise attempt to extract source code from us, unless you are expressly permitted to do so under an open source license, or we give you express written permission. Amendments Unless we make a change for legal or administrative reasons, or to correct an inaccurate statement, we will provide you with seven (7) days notice (for example, by posting the change on the Facebook Site Governance Page) and an opportunity to comment on changes to this Statement. You can also visit our Facebook Site Governance Page and “like” the Page to get updates about changes to this Statement. If we make changes to policies referenced in or incorporated by this Statement, we may provide notice on the Site Governance Page. Your continued use of Facebook following changes to our terms constitutes your acceptance of our amended terms. Termination If you violate the letter or spirit of this Statement, or otherwise create risk or possible legal exposure for us, we can stop providing all or part of Facebook to you. Disputes You will resolve any claim, cause of action or dispute (claim) you have with us arising out of or relating to this Statement or Facebook exclusively in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California or a state court located in San Mateo County, and you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating all such claims. The laws of the State of California will govern this Statement, as well as any claim that might arise between you and us, without regard to conflict of law provisions. 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Gina Do, a biology sophomore, searches for the textbooks she needs this semester in the Loyola bookstore. The financial aid office at Loyola is allowing students to utilize excess financial aid money to help cover the costs of textbooks each semester.
Loyola students can use their excess financial aid to help cover the costs of their textbooks By Nick Ducote naducote@loyno.edu @naducote89
Textbook costs may be one less thing to worry about while transitioning into the new school year at Loyola. Loyola’s financial aid office is allowing students to use excess financial aid to pay for textbooks at the university’s bookstore during the first two weeks of each semester. Loyola undergraduates can use a maximum of $600, while graduates
and law school students are able to use a maximum of $1,000. Judy Vogel, director of student finance, has been one of the many financial aid advisors walking students through the process of the new program. “Financial aid includes tuition and fees, but also can cover cost of attendance, such as transportation, books, supplies and all that,” Vogel said. “If the student has paid enough financial aid where they’ve covered the student bill, plus there’s extra money, then we can let them charge their books with that extra money.” Utilizing excess financial aid to pay for textbooks isn’t new at Loyola, however. Vogel said the university started the program last fall. Vogel said it’s important for stu-
dents to know that they may receive their financial aid a little more slowly during the fall. Due to the large influx of freshmen, the system is a little slower, but Vogel assures students that everything will speed up come spring. “In the spring semester, students generally receive their aid faster because it’s the second half of their financial aid disbursement. So all of the paperwork is usually in by that time,” Vogel said. Catherine Polk, the new manager at Loyola’s bookstore, said that though she has only been here on campus for a month, she has helped Loyola transition with this program very well. She said that the new program is more about convenience for stu-
dents. “Our system mirrors with Loyola’s very well. It’s seamless,” Polk said. “Our files are exchanged, and we know instantly whether a student has financial aid. They can order online using it. I encourage it, because it prevents them from having to stay in a long line at the bookstore.” Jasmine Justin, psychology sophomore, said she was on campus a couple of weeks before the school year started and hoped to get a head start on her school shopping. However, she still had to wait for financial aid to grant her acess to her excess funds. “I can’t get books right now if I wanted to. I have to wait until the money gets into my account,” Justin said. “So now I’m just waiting.”
BUYING BOOKS WITH FINANCIAL AID STEP 1: Contact the Follet bookstore to see if you have leftover financial aid credit
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Some faculty and staff positions are reorganized and eliminated By Colleen Dulle mcdulle@loyno.edu @Colleen_Maroon
Loyola’s Office of Academic Affairs has reorganized and eliminated some staff positions this school year. These actions were taken in accordance with the university’s new strategic plan, according to Provost and President for Academic Affairs, Marc Manganaro. In an email sent to faculty and staff on May 22, Manganaro announced several changes including the elimination of Thomas Spence’s position as vice provost of institutional effectiveness, assessment and student success after his departure from the university. Manganaro announced that Brad Petitfils will now take over as senior director of student success, institutional research and effectiveness. Petitfils said he is thrilled to be in his new position. He is new to the Academic Resource Center but said he looks forward to working in
his own field of study and research: education and undergraduate-level curriculum theory. “My main goal is to work to create support systems that help students to understand who they are and what they want to be in life,” Petitfils said in an email. Petitfils will continue to teach his first-year seminar, iBrains, as well as a common curriculum course in the spring. “The time I spend in the classroom with students is my favorite time of day,” Petitfils said. Manganaro’s announcement also included the elimination of Lisa Martin’s position as director of the Center for Intercultural Understanding. The Center for Intercultural Understanding will now be a function of the existing Affirmative Action and Diversity Committee. Lisa Martin, mass communication professor, will serve on the Affirmative Action and Diversity Committee and return to teaching full time, according to the announcement.
“Loyola values diversity and makes engaging with diverse cultures a lifestyle,” Martin said. “This is important because it gives students, staff and faculty a chance to really know one another.” The announcement also stated that Bret Jacobs, vice provost for information technology, will now oversee student records, and Melanie McKay, former vice provost for faculty affairs, will now be the vice provost for academic affairs. She will also manage Upward Bound. All of these changes stem from the university’s new strategic plan, Manganaro said, although they may not be specifically stated therein. “Any changes we make in terms of our organization need to cohere with the overarching strategies of the plan,” Manganaro said. “These strategies include increasing experiential learning and career opportunities, strengthening the school’s ties to New Orleans, and living Loyola’s Jesuit, Catholic mission.” Manganaro said he believes the reorganization will improve effi-
ciency and cut costs. When it comes to the elimination of Martin’s position as director for the Center for Intercultural Understanding, Manganaro said it has always been important to address the ever-important issue of diversity. “We have faculty and staff in different programs, academic and non-academic, that work with students on issues of diversity and intercultural understanding,” Manganaro said. “So, per a unanimous recommendation from the Standing Council for Academic Planning, the Center for Intercultural Understanding will be placed under the umbrella of the Affirmative Action and Diversity Committee.” Martin will now serve on this committee. As for whether the committee will be able to address diversity issues in the same way as the Center for Intercultural Understanding did, Martin remains hopeful. “I hope so. Time will tell,” Martin said.
NEW FACULTY POSITIONS BRAD PETITFILS: Senior Director of Student Success, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
BRET JACOBS: Oversight of Student Records, Vice Provost for Information Technology
MELANIE MCKAY: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
CINDY CAIRE: Data Production, Information Technology
DONNA BOURGEOIS: Internal Reporting, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
POSITIONS ELIMINATED Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment, and Student Success Director for the Center for Intercultural Understanding
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Senator drafts bills to lower debts By Gabriel Garza jggarza@loyno.edu @jggarza
A newly proposed initiative could reduce the amount of debt college students face after graduation. Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana has drafted two bills in an effort to make earning a college degree a more attainable goal. In an interview with WJBO Radio, Landrieu addressed her initiative and the importance of a college degree. “A college degree should help individuals build dreams, not debt. A basic American principle is when you work hard and play by the rules, you deserve a fair shot to build a prosperous future and earn a passport to the middle class,” Landrieu said. With her initiative, Passport to the Middle Class, Landrieu aims to lower interest rates on student loans and increase the amount awarded by the Pell grant through two separate bills. “There are over 600,000 students with $200,000 student loan debt,” an aid of Landrieu’s said. “This bill would address the Pell grant and provide support for students to pay for college while also preventing students from falling into more debt.” The Bank on Students Emergency Loan Act would decrease the interest rate on student loans, allowing students with private and federal undergraduate loans to refinance them at 3.86 percent. Landrieu said this will allow responsible borrowers to get a fair interest rate that would save them an average of $8,000 over the life of the loan. The Middle Class Creating Higher Education Affordability Necessary to Compete Economically Act, also called the CHANCE Act, would
Photo Courtesy of Academic Affairs Adrian Claveria, philosophy senior, wears a decorated cap at the 2014 commencement ceremony for Loyola University New Orleans. Sen. Mary Landrieu said she wants to help graduates ‘step into the future’ with less debt when they graduate with the proposal of two bills.
increase the amount students receive from the Pell grant. The grant covered the full cost of college when it was created in 1972, but today the maximum award only covers 40 percent of tuition costs for a public four-year college in Louisiana. William Hernandez, business sophomore, said he would greatly benefit from an increased Pell
grant. “It would allow me to focus on classes more,” Hernandez said. “I wouldn’t have to worry about working more than one job to help pay for my loans, and it would significantly relieve a lot of stress from my shoulders.” Tommy Screen, director of government relations, said the amount awarded by the Pell grant is lower than in past years because of
Legislature requires public campuses to enforce smoke-free policies statewide By Mary Staes
Mary.staes@gmail.com @MStaes
Public colleges and universities in Louisiana are now required to create smoke-free policies. Act 211 requires all public post-secondary education institutions to implement smoke-free policies. The act was passed by state legislature and signed by Gov. Bobby Jindal in March of last year and became effective Aug. 1. Supporters of smoke-free campuses said they feel the bans make a safer environment for everyone involved in the school. “We have to do everything we can do to make a tobacco-free environment in order to create a healthy environment for children, adults and college students,” Caroline Brazeel, director of health promotions for the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, said. Legislators said that there was not much opposition when the bill was presented. “Mostly everybody was behind it,” Austin Badon, state representative for District 100, said. “I don’t
think anybody had a real big problem with it. I think the biggest concern was enforcement — how was it going to be enforced? How, and who, was going to enforce it? What are going to be the penalties?” Schools are allowed to make their own policies regarding enforcement; policies vary by institution. At the University of New Orleans, first time offenders receive a warning, while repeat offenders receive a fine. Susan Bareis, health promotion coordinator at Louisiana State University, said that the university wants to ensure that people are aware of the new policies before strictly enforcing them. “The approach we’re taking right away with it being a new policy is an educational approach,” Bareis said. In addition to increasing awareness about the new policies, LSU also has programs available to aid individuals who would like to quit smoking. LSU offers group cessation classes during the semester and has a pharmacy that offers nic-
otine replacement therapy. “We are always promoting our services here, and specifically with this new policy we are always advertising that these group cessation classes are going on this school year,” Bareis said. Coordinators at UNO have been trying to get the word out about the new policy via various methods. “During the spring semester we had hundreds of signs up on campus that said ‘Tobacco free coming in August,’” said Adam Norris, director of public relations at UNO. “We’ve been trying to spread the word as many ways as possible, through emails, social media and news media.” Officials say that the overall policy is positive for the campus as a whole. “We think this is going to make UNO a healthier place to be,” Norris said. “Whether you’re coming to school everyday, or you’re just coming to visit campus for a lecture or a jazz concert at our performance hall, it’s going to make it a healthier environment and a more comfortable place to be.”
the number of recipients and the trending rise of tuition. “The Pell is paying for a smaller percentage of college tuition than it used to. Part of the reason for this is the number of students that have become eligible for the Pell program has increased dramatically over the last 10 to 15 years,” Screen said. “Another reason the percentage has decreased is that tuition has risen at a greater rate than the
rate the maximum award has increased.” Screen said the success of the bills depend on the Congressional calendar and what legislation Congress considers during the rest of this calendar year. “This congress will end Dec. 31; if nothing is passed by then, they will then have to reintroduce it again in January,” Screen said.
Expressway declared public health hazard by city officials
AP Photo/John McCusker A New Orleans city official talks to an individual who has been residing beneath the Ponchatrain Expressway. The City Department of New Orleans of Health declared the area beneath the Ponchatrain Expressway from S. Claiborne Ave. to St. Charles Ave. a public health hazard. Individuals occupying the area were told to relocate.
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32. Bert’s roommate 33. Old 35. Fine porcelain 37. Radii neighbors 40. Legislation pertaining to dogs 43. Stuff to stick with? 47. “Eva Luna” author Allende 48. Goes for 51. Scoreless Words With Friends turns 53. “That’s correct” 54. Couple in the news 55. Old Chevy 56. “South Park” co-creator Parker 57. __ good example 59. Ancient drink making a comeback 60. Paris pop
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Did you read the fine print? By Whitney Woods wtwoods@loyno.edu @whitneywoods
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iking, sharing, connecting and communicating — these are the perks that users of the popular social media site Facebook enjoy when creating an online profile. But before all that, there is one sentence with which every user must comply: “I agree to these terms and conditions.” The Terms of Service of a site or service outlines what a company, like Facebook, can and cannot do with its users’ content and personal information. By accepting these terms, users are agreeing to abide by and uphold this contract, regardless of whether they have actually read and understand the terms of service. However, despite the fact that accepting these terms creates a binding contract, some students admit that they are often too preoccupied with enjoying the perks of their social media profiles to commit to reading the full terms. “I first signed up for Facebook going into my freshman year of high school,” Kayla Allain, psychology junior, said. “Back then, I was
more concerned with having a Facebook page than reading through the terms and conditions. I probably spent more time filling in the ‘About’ section and choosing a profile picture than I did signing up for the site.” One of the reasons commonly cited for skipping over the Terms of Service is simply the length of the conditions. In fact, Carnegie Mellon researchers recently conducted a study about private policies, concluding that it would take the average American 76 work days to thoroughly read through the privacy policies they encounter in just a year of Internet use. Alex Kolpan, mass communication sophomore, said that he would rather pass on reading the full Terms of Service than to spend so much time dissecting the terms of a site. “I hate reading Terms of Agreements and Service,” Kolpan said. “Most of them say the same thing. My PlayStation 3 had over 100 pages of terms — that isn’t going to happen. Getting all my class reading done is hard enough.” Tedious as the read through might seem, the fact remains that Facebook has the right to access all information provided throughout
an individual’s personal profile, just because they are users of the site. Scott Sternberg, law professor at Loyola, said the majority of this collected information is used for revenue. Sternberg said that the purpose of gathering personal information is to tailor ad presentation to the individual, resulting in more clicks and more revenue for ad clients. “Facebook, for example, is really just an advertising company,” Sternberg said. “When you agree to their terms and conditions, you allow them to use your information — like your name, age, sex or interests — and this allows you to see targeted ads.” Kolpan said that he takes care to adjust his privacy settings in order to share only what he chooses; however, he said that he has been using Facebook for 7 years, and cannot remember if he was ever prompted to reaccept the privacy terms after any changes were made to the site’s conditions. According to Facebook’s terms of service, simply reading through and accepting the terms upon account activation does not necessarily restrict the site’s ability to make further changes. In fact, Facebook’s terms remind
users that the site maintains the right to change its user conditions at any time. These changes, the site reads, are announced seven days prior to implementation on the Facebook Site Governance Page; however, unless a user has ‘liked’ the Page, the updates could go unseen. Even if a user has not seen the proposed changes within the seven-day period, which allows users the opportunity to comment on the changing conditions, they agree to the new terms by simply continuing to use the site. The amendments section of Facebook’s privacy laws states, “Your continued use of Facebook following changes to our terms constitutes your acceptance of our amended terms.” This means that by logging into the site, liking media and continuing to make use of the site’s services, users accept the terms of service as they currently stand, regardless of the terms they first agreed to honor upon joining the site. “I feel like a change of terms like that should be a bit more direct,” Kolpan said. “It seems sneaky.” These terms might be enough to deter some users, but others said they benefit from the site in ways
that might be permanently lost if they chose to delete their accounts. Many business professionals strongly advise and even require social media accounts like Facebook and LinkedIn – especially those who want to pursue a career in the communications field. “Because I have traveled and have made contacts abroad, I like to be able to keep in contact with them,” Maeve Brophy, music industry senior, said. “A lot of times that means keeping my Facebook account.” Kolpan said that certain aspects of an individual’s personality and presence could permanently be undone by deleting a Facebook profile. “When you lose Facebook, you lose a sort of separate Internet persona that probably slips into real life more than people think,” Kolpan said. Whether the pros outweigh the cons, Sternberg said, is a personal choice, but he said he caution is necessary when creating an online persona. “All in all, the best advice is to be careful and be smart with what you post online,” he said. “If you don’t like the contract, you don’t have to sign up.”
The Krewe of OAK’s Mid-Summer Mardi Gras makes a splash
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id-Summer Mardi Gras marks the halfway point between carnival seasons. The Krewe of OAK, whose theme was ‘rub it all over your body,’ paraded on Saturday, August 23. (LEFT) The Skinz and Bonez gang chants their way down Oak Street. (MIDDLE) The New Orleans Cherry Bombs dance troupe turning from Oak Street to Carrolton. (RIGHT) A Krewe of O.A.K. member outside of the Maple Leaf Bar parades with the banner. All photos by Zach Brien / Photo Editor.
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PART TWO By Adam Albaari akalbaar@loyno.edu
Despite the night terrors and maddening boredom, there was one part of my day that I enjoyed. I had made breakfast somewhat of a ritual, something positive I could look forward to in the beginning of my day after hours of staring into darkness. But it wasn’t long before it was added to the growing list of things I couldn’t do without experiencing anything short of a waking nightmare. The day after I’d met Michael at the coffee shop, I woke up as I always did: mummified by my sheets and nauseous from the near-poisonous volume of body odor that had filled the unventilated air of my bedroom. I slowly unraveled myself from my bedding and took to the kitchen to begin making breakfast. I
THE W RKS The Maroon's section of student art. Contribute at letter@loyno.edu opened up a carton of eggs and selected one from the dozen. I cracked it open, and out popped a lizard. A very large, jet-black lizard. My scream was audible throughout my entire building. The creature slid around on the counter and then scurried behind my refrigerator with such quickness that it was gone before I could act. I got on my hands and knees and searched for the damn thing. I even moved my refrigerator, but of course, I found nothing but dust and cobwebs. I could feel the familiar feeling of dread creep up into my spine as the hairs on the back of my neck stood at full attention. I proceeded to get a hammer from my tool kit and smash every one of the dozen, only to find that I’d wasted 11 perfectly edible eggs. Since I’d lost my appetite, I decided to check on Michael. “Good thing you called early,” Michael answered on the first ring. “I wouldn’t have been able to tell you my good news until after work,” he said, yelling to me over the hands-free call service in his car. “You’re making that commute aren’t you?” I said, referring to his volume and the general espresso-intensity of his voice. “What? Oh yeah, I’m in the car. Listen, I did some really thorough research and
found you a place that’ll be perfect.” “Really?” I was surprised to hear how quickly this was all moving. “Yep. Wright Treatment Clinic. It’s in Brooklyn. I checked to see if they deal with your symptoms, and it turns out that it’s their specialty,” Michael replied. “Oh, and that’s Wright with a ‘W’”. I jotted the name down on the back of a coupon that was lying on my counter. “Alright, man, you said Brooklyn?” “I’ll text you the address and everything. Tell them to contact me for the payments”. “Okay, thanks. It sounds good.” My positivity was actually just desperation, but he didn’t know that. A few moments after I hung up, my phone rang again. It seemed like Michael was calling me back. “Hello?” I answered. There was a moment of static and then I heard what sounded like our conversation being played back to me. I listened closely, slightly afraid of what I might hear. It ended the same way, and the call disconnected. I stared at my phone, thoroughly confused. Just as I put my phone down, I saw the black lizard crawl around my floor and quickly slip into a air vent. I kept my hammer on me for the rest of the day.
“I woke up as I always did: mummified by my sheets and nauseous from the nearpoisonous volume of body odor that had filled the unventilated air of my bedroom.”
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People climb atop dozens of individuals trying to get to the top so that they can be the one to break the “Dahi handi,” an earthen pot filled with curd. The celebrations began on Monday, Aug. 18 and will continue through the rest of the month to honor the birth of Hindu deity Krishna.
Krishna tradition results in death of children By Katherine Collier kacollie@loyno.edu @imkatiecollier
An ancient Hindu tradition has recently come under fire for the dangers it poses to the lives of young children. Every August, Hindus across India celebrate the birthday of Krishna, a Hindu deity, by forming a massive human pyramid. However, due to the dangers involved in children participating in the event, the Supreme Court of India recently announced that no children under
the age of 12 will be allowed to take part in the human pyramid. These human pyramids have been known to stretch as much as 40-feet-high and have been known to cause multiple deaths and severe injuries in the past decade. Just last year, two young males, aged 14 and 19, died after falling off of these pyramids. The tradition involves the last climber going to the very top of the pyramid to symbolically break the “dahi handi”, an earthen pot filled with curd, which honors how Krishna would steal butter.
The last climber is always a child because, often, only children have the ability to get all the way to the top. Now that younger children are allowed to do this, the safety risks are higher. Mukund Rao, director of the Hare Krishna Center of New Orleans, said that this event is extremely important in the Hindu community. “We do these human pyramids for a purpose: to honor Lord Krishna,” Rao said. “Krishna was known for stealing butter as a child and always having to make pyramids with friends. To reach
the butter, the ladies of the neighborhood would attach to the ceiling so he could not steal it. This was 5,000 years ago, and we still honor this tradition to this day.” LSU cheerleader Renee Taylor said she was shocked to hear that children were climbing on top of pyramids reaching 40-feet high. “For football games, we do pyramids of 10 girls. Even that is pretty dangerous and has been known to result in injuries,” Taylor said. Although the top court of India has
passed the law lowering the age restriction, petitioners and rights activists are in revolt and are currently trying to reverse it. A petition was recently filed by rights activists requesting that the human pyramid no longer exceed 20 feet. The purpose of this petition is to ensure participants’ safety, but many Hindus have been complaining that these restrictions could hinder the amount they worship and fully devote themselves to Krishna.
First year retreat brings freshmen together with Ignatian values By Rachel Falls rfalls@loyno.edu @ feiticeira__
This year, Loyola is bringing a new twist to an old favorite with new student staff for the annual first-year retreat. The retreat happens on Sept. 12 to 14 at Fontainebleau Park in Mandeville. The three-day event is designed to help first-year students reflect on where they are as they begin their lives at Loyola, Laura Quigley Alexander, staff adviser for the retreat, said. “It helps to connect them to a community of their peers and upperclassmen,” Alexander said. “It helps introduce them to Ignatian spirituality and what it means to engage with the Jesuit charism of Loyola University.” The student leaders, Katie O’Dowd, economics senior, and Steven Gergen, environmental biology senior, said they are ready to bring their energy to the weekend event. “I’m really excited to help the first-
years connect with each other and the older section of the Loyola community,” Gergen said. “I’d also like to take part in a big kickball game.” Each year, the student staff works hard to bring their unique talent to the retreat, and this year’s staff said they are no different. “While there are similar themes from past years and we follow a similar structure, every staff is encouraged to re-imagine the experience,” O’Dowd said. Other activities that happen during the weekend are team-building exercises and personal reflection time, as well as prayer. “There will also be a lot of storytelling, with upperclassmen sharing their experiences relating to transitioning to life at Loyola,” Alexander said. While many transfer students are beginning their first years at Loyola as well, the retreat is geared towards freshmen. “This retreat is open specifically to those entering their first year of college,”
O’Dowd said. “Most of the themes the retreat deals with are catered specifically to students who are experiencing their first year in a college setting.” Students have already begun signing up for the retreat. Registration ends on Sept. 5. The registration fee is $40 and it ensures a spot for the weekend. Registration is available online on the Office of Mission and Ministry homepage, at a table located in the Danna Center and in the Magis Lounge. Financial assistance is also available for the retreat. Alexander, who is in charge of financial assistance, said that the retreat is a good way to transition into a new community. “I hope that participants will have a great time while making friendships that will last a lifetime,” Alexander said. “I also hope that people find meaning and value while learning about Ignatian spirituality and reflecting on how God can be a part of their life at Loyola.”
Photo courtesy of Laura Alexander
Freshmen and volunteer upperclassmen pose after a fun-filled weekend in September of 2013. The students are leaning toward a positive college experience.
SPORTS
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Head volleyball coach Angela Franke stands by at practice as the players get ready for the season. Hannah Kraker, music business freshman, Elizabeth Scioneaux, accounting freshman, and Wren Overesch, visual art graphics sophomore, all wait for a serve at practice. They will begin their season on Aug. 29, and their first game in the Den will be Sept. 5
Volleyball team is ready to strike By Nick Ducote
naducote@loyno.edu @naducote89
As the volleyball season begins, members of the Wolf Pack are prioritizing change — with a new year, new coaches and a new mindset, the team said they are building on their strengths and letting go of any past negativity. Newly hired coach Angela Franke and assistant coach Justin Barker said they have been prepping the team for what to expect when they play their first game of the season at the St. Thomas Tournament in Houston. “We’re overcoming the hurdles of whatever happened last year. I don’t want them to revert back or get caught up in the negativity,” Franke said. “I want them to push forward and
SPORTS BRIEFS Loyola competes in annual ROTC Invitational The Loyola cross country team will compete in the 6th Annual Louisiana Army National Guard/ ROTC Wolfpack Invitational. They will be traveling to Lafreniere Park in Metairie to race in this 5k. Last year, Loyola brought home first place for both the men’s and women’s teams.
to not get down during tough times. I want them to have high spirits from start to finish. We’re focused on staying positive.” Franke said she has been working on improving and developing both the girls’ physical state and their mentality in order to provide better insight on how to achieve more wins. Franke said the team is poised to have a great season for the Wolf Pack. “My three seniors — Lauren Bram, Becca Burnett and Tiffany Walker — are huge leaders on the court,” she said. “They have been instrumental of what they want the culture of this team to be this season. Really everyone — including my newcomers — have been stepping up.” Tiffany Walker, political science senior, said that their goals are set
high and that they are practicing with only one thing in mind. “We have one goal, and that is a conferene championship,” Walker said. Not only is the team expecting great work from seniors and returning players, but they said they are also expecting a lot of young talent, with freshmen players making up a majority of the team. Though they have not played a game yet, the team said they believe they have the necessary talent and drive to push the team farther than ever this season. “I think the big test is going to be when they step out onto the court and play with that first-game jitter of their college career with the crowd and all the lights,” Franke said. “Right now if we mess up, we can start over, stop everything and get our direction. The game is so
Volleyball gains new assistant coach
Men’s basketball team hires alumni player as assistant coach
Angela Franke joined the Wolf Pack this year as the head volleyball coach, and she has just announced the hiring of her assistant coach, Justin Barker. Barker has a degree in sports management and spent the past year working with a club 16 national team in Baton Rouge. He has been coaching since 2011 and specializes in the offensive side of the game.
Ryan Brock joins the Wolf Pack this season as the assistant men’s basketball coach. Brock graduated from Loyola in 2011, after three record breaking years. He led his team with highest number of points, rebounds, assists and steals and was named the Southern States Athletic Conference divisional player of the year in his senior season. By the end of
fast paced. I think they’re going to step up and get their feet wet and be fine,” Franke said. The new coach and her team said they are ready to get this season started on the right foot and take what is to come head-on. “I expect them to play hard, push themselves and rely on each other,” Franke said. “I’m excited to see how we do in this conference. We hope to cause upsets and not be upset.”
“We’re overcoming the hurdles of whatever happened last year. I don’t want them to revert back or get caught up in the negativity.” — Angela Franke, head volleyball coach
his career, he was named the 2nd all-time leading scorer in Wolfpack history. After Loyola, he went on to play professionally for the Al-Ahli Sports Club in Qatar. This is his first college coaching position.
Saints’ QB announces the birth of baby daughter NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a proud papa of new baby girl. Brees’ wife, Brittany, gave birth Tuesday. The child’s name is not
SEPTEMBER VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE HOME GAMES SEPT. 5 Bethel University SEPT. 6 Martin Methodist College SEPT. 9 Spring Hill College SEPT. 16 University of Mobile SEPT. 18 Fisk University SEPT. 19 Dalton State College SEPT. 20 Brenau University SEPT. 25 Southern University of New Orleans
known at this time. Brees tweeted that his wife and baby girl are happy and healthy. The newest addition will be the sister of three young boys. Brees missed practice Monday. Shortly after announcing the birth of his daughter, Brees was back on the field Tuesday morning.
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IN MY OPINION Students sharing their opinions on various topics
Freshman year will be an exciting challenge MARLEY DUET Marley is a mass communication freshman. mmduet@loyno.edu
Less than a year ago, I cringed at the thought of deciding on a college. How could I possibly decide what university best met my needs and expectations if I had only just begun to understand myself as a person? As a high schooler envisioning my adult self, I always focused less on what exactly I wanted to do, and more on the kind of person I wanted to become. The stress on choosing a college and career path confused me. But with the pressure of the inevitable decision mounting, I reluctantly began my search. Then, through the flood of college mail, Loyola University caught my attention. By choosing Loyola, I know I am entering into a community that will challenge who I am as a person. Loyola’s Jesuit policy of educating the whole person promised that it would help me grow in my spirituality, compassion and social awareness, all while preparing me for a successful career. I was assured of my decision because of Loyola’s dedication to molding me into a well-rounded person, no matter what major I chose to study. After more research and a few visits to the campus, I realized I liked the way this university functioned as a community as well. Alumni and students alike praise this institution for the fundamental skills and essential opportunities it provides; their testament does not amount to a few empty quotes of kind words to fill a promotional webpage. The most compelling evidence for Loyola’s strength as an educational institution are the noteworthy accomplishments of its students and alumni. The countless success stories spin a whirlpool of emotion within rising freshmen like me. We think of alumni and upperclassmen as already bettering their communities and striding toward prosperous careers, but we should remember that they began their journeys as inexperienced freshmen just like us. In that way, they should inspire us. However, we understand that merely being a part of an environment that fosters intellectual and spiritual growth does not guarantee our own success. Unfortunately, no professor will hand out success along with the syllabus on the first day of class. The daunting task of seizing opportunities and meeting them with tireless effort to shape our own futures falls on us. Our families, professors and advisors may hold high expectations for us, but along with those expectations is a strong confidence in our capabilities as students. Something convinced the admissions office to accept us into Loyola after all. Therefore, we should challenge ourselves and truly take advantage of everything this university has to offer.
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We should protect the rights of people, not corporate persons
The Supreme Court’s decision in the Hobby Lobby case show that corporations are increasingly being given more and more legal protection — at the expense of their workers’ rights.
STEPHANIE BENITEZ Stephanie is a psychology junior. sabenite@loyno.edu
In the latest landmark ruling for reproductive rights, Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of major arts-andcrafts company Hobby Lobby after the company’s decision not to provide certain contraceptive coverage under its employee healthcare plan. The Court upheld the decision under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which states that private or family-owned companies should not have to cover all forms of contraception if they go against the owners’ personal spiritual beliefs. A major part of the controversy over the ruling has been the company’s reasoning for their refusal to provide this healthcare coverage. Hobby Lobby happens to be a
family owned company, and the Green family believes that paying for some types of contraceptives is a sin too heavy to bear. However, just because a major company is run by a family with certain spiritual beliefs does not change the fact it currently owns and operates 640 arts and crafts stores run by nearly 23,000 employees as of December 2013, according to their Forbes business profiling. So even if only a fourth of their employees were female, that would still leave 5,750 women vulnerable to the possibility of an unwanted pregnancy. Setting aside the issue of birth control and reproductive rights, the Supreme Court’s decision indicates another troubling trend in thought. They are choosing to protect the rights of a corporation, an artificial creation, over the rights of many real persons. Over time, the concept of corporate personhood or artificial personhood has become part of our understanding of the Fourteenth Amendment. According to this concept, corporations like Hobby Lobby are perceivable as a person under the eyes
of the law and are granted equal protection by it. While this law was mainly put in place so that representation in court between major businesses would be easier, the amendment can be extended for any and all cases involving a business. This makes Hobby Lobby a person with the power to control the healthcare of thousands of others regardless of the workers’ personal beliefs. If you feel discomforted by this, it’s because of a simple fact — corporations are not people. The question is this: Whose rights are more important? Is it really justifiable that the Green family’s rights should be protected any more than those of the workers of their corporation? Interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act as saying that Hobby Lobby as a corporation has the same beliefs as the family that owns it is just an absurd way to look at the whole ordeal. Essentially, this court has chosen to protect the beliefs of one family over those of nearly 23,000 people. When I think of the difficulties of balancing the rights of the many over those of the few, I am reminded
of a discussion I had in high school with my class over rescheduling the date of an English final. Some kids wanted to take the exam on Friday to get it out of the way, while other students wanted to move it to Monday so that they could focus on studying for more important exams. When our teacher obliged the small group of people who wanted to move up the exam date, one student groaned, “It’s never a matter of the majority saying what everyone wants — it’s always the minority screaming loud enough to get their way.” Maybe the Green family is not necessarily screaming at Congress, but as owners of a corporation such as Hobby Lobby, they do have a great amount of money and power to get their way. This is something to consider when we try to balance out rights between a large group of real people and one artificial person.
EDITORIAL
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OUR EDITORIAL
The majority opinion of our editorial board
HOWLS & GROWLS HOWL to Slice opening on campus today at noon. GROWL to the lack of parking spots in the garage. HOWL to Beyonce at the VMAs. GROWL to Tulane students congesting the line at Starbucks. HOWL to Lucky Dogs in the Peace Quad. GROWL to the return of homework, projects, exams, and deadlines. HOWL to Southern Decadence.
EDITORIAL BOARD Topher Balfer
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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.
A CULTURE IS NOT A COSTUME The types of things that young people pick up as trends tend to be a reflection of their generational mindset. Considering the extent of our generation’s globalization, it should be no surprise that the things we consider currently trendy reflect a wide array of cultures. It is precisely because of this global mindset, however, that it is important to consider deeply the reasons behind why we choose to wear the things we do. Loyola students, we urge you to bear in mind the crucial difference between cultural appropriation and appreciation. This is important for people of our generation as a whole, but especially for us here at Loyola who have made a commitment to think critically, globally and with respect for the history and mystery of the world. As students at this school, we set the standard for what having a global perspective should look and like. Most importantly, as young adults, we are the objects of these trends. Companies such as Urban Outfitters make enormous amounts of
money from using non-American cultural symbols as marketing tools. Record labels encourage their artists to adopt racially-stereotypical styles and behaviors because they are guaranteed to make money. Loyola students, we urge you not to buy into this gross behavior. We urge you to more deeply consider the things you buy and wear. Beyond whether or not they look cool, what are your true reasons for supporting these trends? As in many other cases, respect is always the most important factor. If you’re casually adopting a style of dress or behavior for the sole reason that you look good in it, then you’re engaging in appropriation. Bindis, Native American headdresses, Rasta colors — these aren’t fashion statements meant to set you apart from the mainstream or to give you an edgy persona. They’re symbols of an entire group of people that bear within them their own history and stigma. Authentic appreciation means raising awareness and respect for a culture and the group of people whom it encompasses. It means not trivializing this entire group of peo-
Editorial: We thank the schools who took in Loyola students during Hurricane Katrina We would like to take a moment to commemorate the ninth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Katrina left a vast amount of damage and destruction to our city, and we continue to see efforts to rebuild it today. Though we rejoice to acknowledge that New Orleans and its people have come a long way
since, it is still important that we remember all those who lost their lives in the hurricane and its aftermath. We would also like to express our thanks to the following universities that welcomed Loyola students into their doors while our university was closed. For a complete list of all universities who accepted displaced Loyola students, please visit the Maroon online.
ple into a single dance move, affected accent or accessory, but instead treating their culture as something complex and human, something deserving of respect. When we reduce an entire culture into something as trite as an accessory, we’re exercising our privilege in one of the most disrespectful ways possible. This is something to bear in mind as we enter into the season of back-to-school costume parties, Voodoofest and Halloween. As young adults, we enjoy the privilege of determining what is cool and what isn’t. In the past, it’s been polo shirts, skinny jeans, fedoras — well, maybe not that last one. Today, it’s culture. But unlike polo shirts or skinny jeans, you can’t put on culture as an outfit. It isn’t a costume. It isn’t a gimmick. And it definitely isn’t a trend. It’s an entire identity, a complex history and tradition that goes to the very core of how one group of people perceives itself .
Louisiana colleges that hosted Loyola students McNeese State University Louisiana State University Southeastern Louisiana University Nicholls State University University of Louisiana at Lafayette Louisiana State University at Eunice Baton Rouge Community College Centenary College of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Paul M. Hebert Law Center South Louisiana Community College Louisiana Tech University Northwestern State University Our Lady of the Lake College University of Louisiana at Monroe University of New Orleans Southern University Law Center Delgado Community College Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Loyola’s Greek Community provides opportunities for growth and excellence in academics, service, social interaction, intramural athletics, and values-based leadership. It’s also a great way to make lifelong friendships. With 12 Greek organizations, joining a fraternity or sorority is an excellent way to get involved at Loyola.
Join us for our Greek Cook-Out on Monday September 1st from 12-4pm in the Peace Quad. To ensure we have enough free food to go around, please RSVP to our website here: http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/greek-life. Additionally, each council will be hosting information sessions regarding the recruitment process. Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment will host two recruitment information sessions on the following days: Wednesday August 27th: 7– 8pm, St. Charles Room, 1st floor of the Danna Student Center Tuesday September 2nd: 7– 8pm, St. Charles Room, 1st floor of the Danna Student Center Interfraternity Council will host two recruitment information sessions on the following days: Wednesday September 3rd: 8-9pm, Audubon Room, 2nd floor of the Danna Student Center Tuesday September 9th: 7:30-8:30pm, Audubon Room, 2nd floor of the Danna Student Center National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) will host Meet the Greeks on Tuesday September 16th from 7:00-8:00pm in the Audubon Room, 2nd floor of the Danna Student Center.
For more information, including how to register for recruitment, please visit our website here: http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/cocurricular/greek-life. Should you have any questions, please contact Caitlin Dobson, Assistant Director of Leadership and Student Engagement at cdobson@loyno.edu or at (504) 865-3622.