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Volume XLIII, Issue 5 | September 27, 2012 | www.pepperdine-graphic.com
» Waves alumnus (2012) Taylor Darby competes for Israel. Read more on B7.
Two men arrested on campus
Record numbers hit fall rush By Amy Cummins
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In separate incidents last week, L.A. County Sheriff ’s deputies arrested two separate men on campus not affiliated with the university. In response to the arrests, the Housing Office and DPS sent emails to announce an increase in campus patrols. On Tuesday Hank Lee allegedly harassed three freshman near Rho Parking Lot around 9 p.m. DPS learned Lee had entered Banowsky Hall earlier that night. The university determined it was likely Lee had a psychological disorder. In the same week on Thursday afternoon, an adult male groped a female student near the Terrace parking lot, close to Facilities Management and Planning. Once DPS and L.A. County Sheriff ’s deputies responded, they conducted a campus search for him. A DPS officer found the man, and L.A. County deputies arrested the unidentified man for sexual battery. Freshmen Kellen McGee, Kelsey Sundman and a female student who asked to remain anonymous were walking back to their dorm after returning from a sorority event at Malibu Yogurt when Lee approached them at the bottom of the Rho stairs. According to the students, Lee began a conversation with the students while walking on Greek Row. He started playing with the anonymous student’s hair and asked if the women could “see him” in the dark. They said they thought he was a student and didn’t take his questions seriously. “I had read online that [it] could be a prank, so I took this as a joke and I played along,” McGee said. “And [I said,] ‘yeah, you’re wearing white.’” McGee said this was when Lee began acting odd. “He gasped, like ‘you can see me?’” Sundman said. “I thought at that point maybe he had a learning disability.” Lee asked more questions, including what ethnicity he was. This was when they became uncomfortable and began to ignore him. They said he grew more aggressive with his questions and followed them to their dorm, Banowsky. A male student near Banowsky saw the interaction and walked over to the three students and Lee. According to Sundman, the male student warned the women to
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INDEX DPS Reports..A2 Calendar........A2 Editorial..........A6 Horoscopes....B5 Sports............B6
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Students compete and volunteer in the Malibu Canyon Dirt Dash
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Pepperdine’s Greek community welcomed 188 new sorority pledges Monday night with the conclusion of formal Recruitment, setting a new record. “This year was actually the first year that Pepperdine reached and surpassed the national average of the amount of girls who rushed and ended up with a bid,” said Kelsey Allie Rosenlieb, vice president of Social Outreach for Panhellenic. Pepperdine has seven National Panhellenic organizations on campus, each of which participates in Recruitment. This year, due to a higher number of women who went through Recruitment, every sorority was able to take a historically large pledge class. “With pledge class numbers ranging from 23 to 30, the year was a huge success for every group,” Rosenlieb said.
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Campus safety examined Mardie Agnew / NEWS ASSISTANT
By Nate Barton News Assistant
One month. Three reported security breaches. The year started with the arrest of Christopher Benton near the Thornton Administration Center, followed by two reported instances where unaffiliated adult males harassed female students. In these cases, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded quickly, but safety still remains in question for some students. Furthermore, how does
DPS compare to a city-run police force like the L.A. County Sherriff ’s Department (LACSD)? While DPS staff declined an interview, they directed questions to Senior Director of Public Affairs Jerry Derloshon. “Both DPS and Los Angeles [County] Sherriff ’s Department … are committed to providing and maintaining a safe and secure environment within the Pepperdine community,” Derloshon wrote to the Graphic. “The two entities regularly work closely with one
another. The primary difference is that [LACSD] serves the broader safety concerns of the population of Los Angeles County while DPS focuses on the Pepperdine community.” Derloshon says DPS officers are not equipped with a gun like their LACSD counterparts and that in cases of emergency they would require assistance from the LACSD. “DPS officers are not armed in the course of performing their normal duties,” Derloshon said. “Plans and best practice models for effectively
implementing an armed response to extreme emergencies are in place and practiced in coordination with [LACSD]
and other state and federal law enforcement agencies.” Freshman Kellen McGee
the new organization will dive into current and past legal issues surrounding the LGBT community as more meetings get underway. Organized by School of Law Dean Deanell Reece Tacha, the LGBT Legal Society was initially developed as a task force comprised of law students, faculty members, alumni and members of Pepperdine administration searching for a way to educate students and the community on LGBT legal issues. The task force responsible
for establishing the LGBT Legal Society endured a long process in order to gain approval from administration before the organization could officially operate. Al Sturgeon, School of Law assistant dean for Student Life and director for Academic Success, took part in the developmental stages of the LGBT Legal Society. A proposal for an LGBT organization was denied at Seaver College, which led Tacha to create the task force. The School of Law task force’s
objective was to “explore whether it was possible to have a student organization at the School of Law that could discuss LGBT- related issues while staying consistent with university policy,” Sturgeon wrote in an email. “There are many interesting fields of law, and many of our student organizations concern themselves with a specific area. LGBT- related legal issues have developed into a specific area of law that receives a significant amount of public attention- and often produc-
es strong opinions,” Sturgeon wrote. The new regulations in place this year for all Pepperdine affiliated clubs and organizations made establishing a new organization focused on such a touchy subject that much more difficult. “We want to be seen as a part of the Pepperdine community,” Garcia said. The LGBT Legal Society President believes the issues that will be discussed in the weekly forums are controversial
DPS officers can’t carry guns when on duty
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LGBT Legal Society convenes
Discussion open to all students By Mardie Agnew News Assistant
Students looking to discuss lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered legal issues are in luck this week as Pepperdine’s brand new LGBT Legal Society will be holding its second meeting of the school year today at the law school. Led by LGBT Legal Society President Jose Garcia and Vice President Kevin Dulaney
People kill people Because guns have nothing to do with it, right? »PERSPECTIVES, A7
Bring on the fear! Universal Studios premiers their annual Halloween Horror Night. » LIFE & ARTS, B8
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Shuttle Endeavor lands at LAX
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BLASTOFF — The 747 Space Shuttle carrier lands at LAX on Friday afternoon. The shuttle was then taken to the California Science Center where it will remain.
News of the WORLD Bullies sentenced
Two London students, Trae Hudson, 17, and Cliff Perreira, 16, were sentenced to four years in prison this week after being convicted of manslaughter. The victim, Ezekiel Amosu, 17, was being chased by Hudson and Perreira when he was hit by a bus. Amosu ran into oncoming traffic after being physically threatened by Hudson and Perreira with a wooden stick and a large stone.
Protest engulfs Greece
The Greek government is proposing new cuts to federal funding. The new cuts would reduce pensions and increase the age of retirement to 67. About 50,000 people protested the cuts on the streets of Athens. The protest resulted in the use of tear gas, 38 arrests and 64 reported injuries. Protesters turned violent as some threw bits of concrete and petrol bombs at the riot police.
Rebels strike in Syria
Vehicle bombs attached to a city bus in Damascus detonated and killed four military guards and injured 14 other bystanders on Wednesday. The groups responsible for the attack are associated with the rebel Free Syrian Army and Ansar al-Islam, an Islamist group. After the initial bombing, gunfire rang out throughout the streets of Damascus. Both civilians and military personnel were reported wounded.
Reports compiled from BBC
Weekly updates from the Department of Public Safety
Around the ’BU Water quality fails
Heal the Bay released an End of the Summer Beach Report Card on Tuesday stating that the water quality east of the Malibu Pier received an “F” grade all summer. Although the Heal the Bay staff has made numerous site visits, the source of the pollution has yet to be identified. The entire report card analyzes 446 beaches along the California coast and can be found online at beachreportcard.org.
Peak backs measure
Malibu City Councilman Skylar Peak announced Monday his endorsement for a $385 million school bond measure that voters will decide on in November. Measure ES will provide needed funds for new technology in local schools. Although Peak supports the school bond measure, the Malibu City Council has not yet taken a position on the measure. The Santa Monica City Council voted to back the measure in August.
Carmageddon II looms
The 405 freeway will be closed again on Sept. 29 and 30 as a carpool lane is put into the Sepulveda Pass. The reconstruction of the Sepulveda Pass will cost about $1 billion and take 53 hours to complete as both sides of the freeway will be closed. Ramps will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. The 405 will fully close between the 10 and the 101 at midnight, and all ramps will reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday morning. Reports compiled from Malibu Patch
9/17/12 1:46 p.m. Crimes – Computer Crime Location: Drescher Student Housing Apartments Summary: A student reported receiving a suspicious video on their computer of a blurry, unidentifiable person asking uncomfortable questions on Skype. 9/17/12 7:36 p.m. Incidents – Suspicious Person Location: Payson Library Summary: A staff member expressed a concern about a child being left unattended for several hours in the library. The parent was contacted and advised that the youth cannot be left in the library without supervision. 9/17/12 9:32 p.m. Incidents – Person Acting Strangely Location: Rho Parking Lot Summary: Public Safety Officers and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of a suspicious person chasing students on dorm road. The suspect was located and it was determined that the person was exhibiting possible signs of mental illness. Sheriff’s deputies took the person into custody for a psychological evaluation. 9/18/12 5:41 p.m. Incidents – Suspicious Person Location: Payson Library Summary: A staff member reported a suspicious person in the library making them feel uncomfortable. The person was identified as an alumnus and it was determined that the cause for concern was a misunderstanding. 9/19/12 4:51 a.m. Drugs and Alcohol Related Incident – Possession of Marijuana Location: Seaver Drive Summary: A Public Safety officer reported
smelling a strong odor, possibly marijuana, coming from a vehicle entering the campus. After the booth officer informed the driver that his supervisor was responding, the vehicle immediately backed down the street and reversed against the flow of traffic. 9/20/12 12:30 a.m. Incidents – Verbal Altercation Disturbing the Peace Location: Center for Communication and Business Summary: A student was involved in a verbal altercation with a faculty member. 9/20/12 2:33 p.m. Crimes Battery and Assault – Sexual Battery Location: Terrace Parking Lot Summary: A student reported sexual battery near the terrace parking lot. An unknown male walked up to a female student and touched her inappropriately. Public Safety Officers and L.A. County Sheriff ’s deputies responded and conducted a campus search. The suspect was found and taken into custody. 9/21/12 6:23 p.m. Suspicious Circumstances Location: Alumni Park Summary: A Public Safety Officer responded to a report of two cars driving across Alumni Park. Both drivers were identified as students and were warned about the offroad policy. 9/21/12 1:57 p.m. Crimes – Vandalism Location: Hall 4 – Ann Peppers House Summary: A student reported that they had left their laptop unattended in the lobby; it was later found in pieces on the walkway behind the same dorm and returned.
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September 27, 2012 KAYLA FERGUSON
Executive Editor
How ethical is the new iPhone 5?
In last week’s column I criticized people for complaining about everything that is “wrong” with the iPhone 5. The column faulted the affected American populace for failing to recognize what is actually worth complaining about and essentially blamed their consumer habits for allowing businesses like Apple to financially exploit their loyal customers. Now, I’m here to criticize the corporations and do my part to “demand” more ethical business practices from the companies we have become loyal to and dependent on. The previous column explained that “Apple has been selling phones for high prices and accessories that fail after a given time period for quite some time now. It’s an intentional form of manufacturing and every Apple consumer perpetuates the problem. We did it to ourselves, people.” This is still true. But this week I have sympathy for all of us who have become pawns in the greedy scheme of multi-national corporations who knowingly exercise faulty business practices. Sure – we are guilty to some extent. We anxiously wait for the next best thing, asserting that we just can’t have a phone without the newest camera, newest navigation and newest slick design. But haven’t we been trained to think that way since the day we were born? My generation certainly has. We have been erroneously trained to believe that it’s “normal” for a piece of technology to start malfunctioning after two years of use. That’s not normal. Along with the annoyance and consumer frustration that comes from this sort of manufacturing comes questions about various ethical ideas, such as how said manufacturing techniques adds to the landfills, or what child workers are being exploited and maltreated to keep up with the “unavoidable” demand that comes from American consumers? These issues are continuously reported on by various news outlets yet consumption has seen little to no decline (and this goes back to my previous question of who is really to blame here). It’s disturbing to think about to say the least. To think we have to demand ethical business practices from companies that essentially control American minds shows a serious disruption of the moral ideals this country was supposedly built upon. Consumer and corporate greed together paint one clear but alarming picture: Greed works. But greed is not good, no matter what Gordon Gekko tells you.
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CALENDAR THURSDAY Real Tales: Forget the Fairytale 6-7 p.m. Elkins
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Waves take over airwaves By Brittney Gibson Staff Writer
KWVS 101.5 FM, Malibu’s only radio station, returns for another year of broadcasting live entertainment and news across the airwaves. The station crew said they look forward to embarking on a fresh journey, with the intent of making its presence known and creating some literal noise. The station underwent major changes two years ago when 101.5 FM began streaming on the web. Since then, the radio station has been experimenting with social media branding and promotion. KWVS faculty adviser Susan Salas said the team is working to gain more physical presence and recognition around campus and Malibu. She said KWVS’ goal this year is to take the radio out of the station and into the community. The 2012-2013 executive board consists of Station Manager Aaron Headrick, Program Director Wil Fisher, Events Director Ralph Sampang, Promotions Director T.J. Cho and Music Director Andy Krawtz. The station’s broadcasting room expects some radical changes in equipment. They plan to install a new sound board and acoustic set to give
student musicians the chance to join the station for live jam sessions. “We look forward to having Coffeehouse musicians join us live in the studio after their performances,” Sampang said. In addition, the station has established new programming. KWVS will now plan to have 24-hour broadcasting with live feeds and playbacks of previous recordings. In previous years, KWVS streamed smooth jazz music in the time slots that were not filled by DJs. Sampang, Fisher and Krawtz agreed that one of their main goals is to promote and advertise more events and group activities set to take place on campus and around Malibu. They have already generated buzz about an event scheduled for Nov. 3 that will aid Buyamba Uganda, a nonprofit ministry in Uganda designed to support orphaned and impoverished children. Junior Courtney Germann will walk from main campus to Malibu Gathering, a local church on Pacific Coast Highway, to raise money for children in Uganda who are in need of a bus to shuttle them to school. KWVS will be by Germann’s side on Oct. 3 at 9:30 a.m. to document the event, titled “Bus 4 Buyamba.”
Perhaps one of the bigger and most obvious changes is the arrival of new DJs. “We have a very unique and interesting lineup planned,” Fisher said. There are students interested in covering sports and entertainment, while others desire to focus on less conventional subject matter. Freshman Kaitlyn Ryan, for example, plans to delve into a topic that has yet to be discussed on the KWVS. “On my show, we will look into every aspect of a subject such as love, happiness, stress or humanism — it’s endless,” Ryan said. Many veteran KWVS hosts said that their experiences at the station will remain valuable for years to come. “Based on my experience here, I was able to get a job at a station in my hometown,” Krawtz said. Sophomore and Graphic Assistant News Editor Whitney Irick has been a part of KWVS since her first semester of freshman year. She explained that the station grants her creative control, giving her hands-on experience with radio equipment that most undergrads do not get the chance to work with. g
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35th annual Malibu Lions Club Marketplace Sunday Sept. 30. Free Admission! Fresh air, bargains, good food 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Guide Dogs of America. Malibu Civic Center.
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JUST ADD WATER — Students participate in the annual mud run. The event has occurred every year on the Salvation Army Campground.
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Pepperdine students and Malibu locals channeled their inner-Rambo last Saturday while competing in the Malibu Canyon Dirt Dash sponsored by the Salvation Army. Scaling rock walls and crawling through mud pits were only a few of the obstacles participants faced as they ran to raise money for Camp Mt. Craigs and Camp Gilmore, two organizations that provide a fun learning environment for inner-city kids. “These two summer camps offer youngsters recreational and educational activities in a safe and enriching environment. For these kids, it is one week without worrying where their family is going to sleep or if there will be enough food to eat,” reads the Southern California Salvation Army’s website. According to the Salvation
Army website, the cost to attend one of these camps is about $300 per child, a price many families are unable to pay. “This event is a massive contributor in getting these kids to camp,” said Mark Logan, Salvation Army Camp director. “These kids come from nothing and get to experience the wonderful creation around them at our camps.” Pepperdine clubs and other on-campus organizations participated in the mud run. Junior Katie Kern took first place in the women’s 5K trail run ages 20-24. Kern serves as a Resident Advisor with Hayes Residence Hall. “Winning the trail run was great. It’s always enjoyable to win a race, but it was even more special to me this time around because I got to celebrate with my residents,” said Kern. Besides reliving childhood dreams of rolling in massive mud pits, participants
recognized the charitable quality to the Dirt Dash. “For me, going to camp was huge part of my childhood,” freshman Joy Brown said. “I grew as a person by going to summer camp because I met some of my greatest mentors there. I want these kids to have an equally amazing experience as I had going to camp.” Brown competed in the 5K mud run with Hayes Residence Hall as well. This last summer, Camp Mt. Craigs and Camp Gilmore operated at 80 percent capacity. The Malibu Canyon Dirt Dash offered various events to the Malibu community. Participants competed in the 5K or 10K trail run, the 5K or 10K mud run or the 5K or 10K fitness walk. This year 51 Pepperdine students took to the Malibu Canyon event as competitors in the Dirt Dash, while 62 Pepperdine students assisted in g
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Students have options
ARREST: Two unknown men accost Recovery Month accompanies AA meetings’ return females on campus By Kayla Ferguson Executive Editor
September is National Recovery Month, and in an effort to help students on campus who have struggled or are currently struggling with addiction problems, the Pepperdine Counseling Center has taken note of the national campaign and is looking to provide assistance to those who are struggling with addiction. This is the second year Pepperdine has taken part in National Recovery Month, a national campaign sponsored by government organizations focused around health issues. The Counseling Center’s main objective is to promote awareness about addiction to help students understand what constitutes addiction and how to help a friend who may be suffering from it. To do this, the Counseling Center has put on a variety of Convos that center around addiction and addiction treatment. They also have resources on the Pepperdine Community website, as well as information posted in residence halls and at various locations around campus. Those aren’t the only resources available to students. In 2011, a Pepperdine graduate student successfully started holding AA meetings on campus after recognizing a need in the Pepperdine community. The AA meetings are not affiliated with the Coun-
SAFE: DPS works closely with L.A. FROM A1
was one of the students harassed by an individual who not only trespassed on campus, but entered the Banowsky dorm. McGee said the incident was traumatic. “On campus, I still sometimes feel nervous at night,” McGee said. “But most of the time, I’m not alone and I have friends around me.” McGee commended DPS’ emergency response. Derloshon agrees that DPS handled last week’s breaches in security well. “Student safety has always been a top priority at Pepperdine and the university has a strong track record in keeping members of the campus community safe,” Derloshon said. “Our students and DPS coordinated extremely well in last week’s incidents. The students quickly alerting DPS resulted in both individuals being located right away and removed from campus.” Furthermore, Derloshon said DPS has “stringent hiring requirements” for all positions, and that “the majority of officers come to Pepperdine with backgrounds in civic or military police work and/or service within the fire safety or medical profession.” Derloshon went on to describe the role of DPS in light of recent events. The Department of Public Safety serves Pepperdine students and all members of the university community,” Derloshon said. “The department reminds members of the community to remain vigilant and watchful and not to become complacent about safety. Remember also that Public Safety offers 24-hour security escorts.” g
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seling Center, although the Center does support the group and does their part to advertise it to students who could benefit from the service. For those interested, the meetings are held on Thursdays at 4 p.m. in TCC 250. The meetings last for one hour, continue throughout the entire semester and are held exclusively for Pepperdine students. Information about other treatment options in Malibu are available at the meetings. Surveys conducted by the Counseling Center every couple of years indicate that although binge drinking rates among Pepperdine students are lower than that of other universities, there is still a recognizable problem among a fraction of the Pepperdine student body. Robert Scholz, the assistant director/coordinator of AOD programs at the Counseling Center, reported that in a given month, 20 to 25 percent of women and 30 to 35 percent of men at Pepperdine take part in a binge drinking experience. For these statistics, binge drinking is defined as consuming more than the legal limit (.08 in California), once in a two-week period. Scholz was pleased to report that these numbers are five to 10 percent lower than the national average. Still, there remains great diversity among the Pepperdine community when it comes to alcohol consumption.
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CONSULTATION — Counseling Center Director Connie Horton sits with a student in the Tyler Campus Center, suite 270, during Recovery Month.
“We have a mixed problem with [drinking] here,” Scholz said. “We are fortunate that we have a greater percentage of students here that don’t use alcohol at all or use it in minimal quantities. Our drug use rates are significantly lower than the national averages, but we also have a fairly decent group that does abuse alcohol. Of course, sometimes because those that are abusing alcohol or drugs are oftentimes hanging out with each other, we have a majority that doesn’t recognize a problem exists, or they don’t want to think it exists. It’s also a misunderstanding about what constitutes a problem…. It’s oftentimes not until people begin to experience consequences that they can begin to identify [alcohol] as a problem.” The Counseling Center aims to make addiction and ad-
diction treatment a conversation throughout the year, most notably with Alcohol Awareness Week in the spring that, similarly to National Recovery Month, aims to provide students with information about what constitutes addiction and how to help someone with a problem. “If you talk to someone who has a friend or family member who has an addiction they can tell you everything about that problem,” Scholz said. “What they don’t know how to do is help the person, and so part of what we try to do is give information about how to effectively help someone.” The Counseling Center is available year-round for those looking for help with a substance abuse problem. g
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go straight to the HAWC so the man wouldn’t know where they lived. As the girls walked away, people in Banowksy then opened the door and urged them to go in. At the time, the women saw the male student chase Lee away from the dorm. According to students in Banowsky, Lee had been in their dorm earlier that night. DPS located Lee after McGee alerted them about the incident. He was taken into custody for a psychological evaluation by the Lost Hills Sheriff ’s Department. DPS believes Lee had arrived on campus following cars through the entrance of Malibu Canyon Road. His car was impounded following the arrest. Though rumors spread that the man was under the influence of drugs during the incident, university spokesman Jerry Derloshon said that Lee may have suffered from a psychological disorder instead. Students reported seeing him crying while handcuffed. The campus then took action to ensure the safety and well being of those involved. “The university gathered around the students involved in the event and offered assurance and comfort and all that was appropriate to offer in the wake of this stranger coming onto campus and raising a level of
concern among our students,” Derloshon said. Derloshon also applauded the girls for taking quick action in a serious situation. “Pepperdine is known to be a very safe campus. You would think that that would result in a sense of complacency setting in, but that was not the case and the students responded. I think everyone should remain always diligent and observant of the surroundings whether they’re here on campus or somewhere else. We are lucky to have such a good public safety team. We cannot be complacent,” Derloshon said. McGee and Sundman said they felt fine and that the event would make them think differently about traveling at night. “Honestly, I probably won’t go out at night much anymore,” Sundman said. McGee and Sundman also said that they wanted to thank the male student who had helped them. DPS responded to the incident as well, telling students to be more careful. “Although this was an isolated incident posing no ongoing safety concerns, it’s a good opportunity to remind students to be aware of their surroundings,” said Deputy Director of DPS Dawn Emrich. “Always report suspicious activity immediately by calling the Department of Public Safety 24 hours a day.” g
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NEWS
September 27, 2012
By Whitney Irick Assistant News Editor
The 20th annual Southern California Conferences for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR) will be hosted by California State University Channel Islands on Nov. 17. The conference gives students who were enrolled in a firstyear seminar last year or any student interested in research an opportunity to present a poster or oral research project. The conference celebrates undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all disciplines. The conference is expected to reach its maximum capacity of 1,000 participants this year. Students from the region will present their scholarly work in a 15-minute seminar
presentation directed by faculty moderators, poster sessions or exhibitions and performances. Students interested in presenting their research must submit an abstract by Oct. 1. The abstract must be no longer than 300 words and will be reviewed by faculty from different institutions and will either be accepted, returned for revision or declined. As an undergraduate researcher, the opportunity to have your work peer-reviewed by faculty is invaluable. Assistant Director of Research, Grants and Events Katy Carr said attending SCCUR is “a great addition to your resume and/or graduate school application.” The cost of attendance is covered for Pepperdine students by various funding sources such as the W.M. Keck Foundation Grant.
returns For those who simply wish to attend, the registration deadline is Nov. 10. In 2010, Pepperdine hosted the SCCUR conference on the Malibu campus. Approximately 138 of the university’s students participated. Stephen Davis, distinguished professor of biology and the lead meeting organizer of the 2010 conference, urges student to participate whatever their area of study may be. “Scholarship is without bounds,” Davis said. According to Davis, Pepperdine is consistently in the top three or four schools in regards to participation. He also urges students to stay for the entire day rather than leave after their presentation. “It’s important to learn from others,” Davis said. The conference can also help students gain a
clearer perspective on their career aspirations. SCCUR is a good entry-level conference that introduces students to the conventions and necessities of professional academic life. The first SCCUR conference was held in 1993 at the California Institute of Technology. Each year, the success of the conference continues to grow while SCCUR maintains its “core values and structure.” The format of the one-day conference remains the same; however, the board of directors has expanded from a small planning committee to 21 members.
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RUSH: Bid Day inaugurates Greeks FROM A1 She explained that this year’s success can be partially attributed to the size of the freshman class, but also to the Panhellenic Council’s new leadership. Alexandra Nicandros, Pepperdine’s new Student Organizations coordinator, replaced Kapua Kuahane in July, and according to Rosenlieb, Pan-
hellenic Council has improved significantly. “It is so easy to work with her,” Rosenlieb said. “Not only is she organized, but she really brings a fresh set of eyes to Panhellenic.” Under this new direction, one of the biggest priorities of Panhellenic this year has been to advertise the positive aspects of Greek life around campus.
The council and Greek groups began advertising in August. “We placed posters around campus, passed out flyers at Convo, used digital signage, painted the Rock and posted information on Facebook,” Rosenlieb said. Freshmen Elena Sullivan and Morgan Beck both rushed as a result. “I feel that all Greek life here at Pepperdine is
thought of in a positive light,” Beck said. The women received their bids during the Bid Day ceremony and were welcomed into their new sororities. “Bid night is a fun night of celebration for everyone who has put so much work into Recruitment, on both sides of the process,” Rosenlieb said. g
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but are relevant in law today. Another goal Garcia is aiming to achieve is more scholarship availability for law students active in the LGBT Legal Society. As Pepperdine’s first LGBT affiliated organization, the group wants to establish scholarship programs for students looking to pursue law careers emphasizing on LGBT matters. The LGBT Legal Society is designed to promote career opportunities for Pepperdine law students interested in the LGBT community. Guest speakers and professors also provide networking opportunities for the members of the organization. “Having a student organization such as the LGBT Legal Society allows our students the opportunity to engage these issues and debate the merits of the various arguments,” Assistant Dean Sturgeon wrote. Often, firms overlook Pepperdine law graduates when they are thrown into the work force because of Pepperdine’s traditional Christian image. “[Pepperdine law students] are missing out on job oppor-
tunities in that aspect,” Garcia said. With the integration of LGBT legal subject matter into Pepperdine’s law program, students will now be given opportunities to expand their litigation knowledge base and become more apt to land job opportunities in the area. “These additional networking opportunities are valuable for our students in this challenging economy,” wrote Sturgeon. The LGBT Legal Society will hold their meeting today in Seminar Room 4 at the School of Law at 12:30 p.m.
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PERSPECTIVES September 27, 2012
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GRACE STEARNS Staff Writer
Find out if you are ready for rush
Dear Grace, Which fraternity should I join? I.E. which frat is the coolest? Sincerely, Bro Seeking Bro BSB, Where to begin? With such a varied selection of solid, intellectually focused, Christ-centered, leadership oriented bands of brothers around campus, where could one possibly go wrong…? Before answering your question specifically, let’s get a feel for those things you hope to glean through fraternity membership. Before rushing, it’s important to understand your own motivations behind taking part in the process. In order to help you do so, I’ve compiled a series of questions covering a vast spectrum of topics, questions I hope will serve as a beneficial soul searching exercise. Here they are: 1. Are you attracted to a. Girls? b. Boys? c. Both a and b? d. Neither? 2. Are you from a. California? b. Texas? c. Elsewhere in the Continental U.S.? d. Europe or Australia? 3. Is your annual income a. Under $25? b. Between $2,000 and $5,000 c. Over $125,000 4. In your free time do you a. Read your bible? b. Hit the gym? c. Dage/Darty d. Holla at dem ladies? 5. Do you shop at a. Hollister? b. J. Crew? c. Goodwill? 6. Have you ever been convicted of a. A Misdemeanor? b. A Felony? c. Arson? 7. Is your favorite animal a. A Cat? b. An Orangutan? c. A Zebra? d. A Great White? Congratulations on completing the official men’s Recruitment quiz! Although it may be difficult to draw conclusive results on which fraternity you should join based solely on these questions, show your answers to any junior or senior on campus and they will no doubt be able to steer you in the right direction free of personal bias. You might also ask yourself which group you were hoping to emulate as you eagerly circled “Great White,” when really your favorite animal is a baby elephant. As some famous person somewhere always says, it is often the moment before the flipped coin drops in which we know what result we truly wish for.
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Alexandra Rangel /ASSISTANT ART EDITOR
STAFF EDITORIAL
Dear America, we plead the first As Americans, we are protected by the Constitution and its amendments in a way that no other country in the world can equal. Freedom of the press and freedom of speech are inalienable rights that our society has guarded fiercely and that we hold as sacred. It is true that we are able to publish content as we please, but that is not to say this freedom is not without consequence. To quote Uncle Ben from Marvel’s Spiderman: “With great power comes great responsibility.” When it comes to the media and the press, those words are especially fitting. The media, and all those who choose to exercise their freedom of speech, have a duty to always keep in mind that anything one publishes is irrevocably out there, open to public scrutiny and consumption. The press is a powerful entity, and because of this, those who are involved with it must remember that the way in which they approach the stories they seek to tell can influence events as they progress. In most cases, those tasked with the responsibility to inform the public act as bearers of truth and do so
in a responsible manner; they seek to promote public knowledge free of malicious intent or personal bias. Still, there are others who seek to disrupt the delivery of reliable information to the public with their fighting words and agendas. Moreover, there are those who seek to inform and find that their attempts to enlighten the public bring about consequences they could never have predicted. Recently, a few private citizens produced a video ridiculing the Prophet Muhammad and published a short trailer on YouTube. The film was originally aired in its entirety at a small theater in Hollywood in June. It was eventually cut down to a twominute trailer and dubbed in Arabic before being aired in some Islamic countries. This, in turn, sparked unrest and violence in the Middle East. The producers of the film were fully within their rights as Americans to voice their opinions and to use a media outlet to do so. However, not everyone experiences the same freedoms that we do in the United States. Even though our government protects our rights, the same cannot be said for other nations
— especially those in the unstable Middle East. These conflicting standards are most likely a reason for the violent reactions to the video. The individuals who created the YouTube film were well within their rights, but that does not mean they are free from consequence. The riots, that may have been partly provoked by the video, killed several Americans — including an American ambassador, which further destabilized the region. While this is an example of an exercise of free speech, it is important to consider the repercussions of the message being put forth to the world. This is a starkly different approach than relaying information objectively, which does not often incite aggressive retaliation. Fact-based reporting dispels rumors and advances a conversation, even if it is unpopular. Informed opinions can do much the same thing. As members of the media, it is our duty to ensure that when we present controversial material, we do so in a way that does not provoke or harass, but rather informs and enlightens. This by no means says that the media should refrain
from covering the stories that are perceived as highly controversial. Unpopular opinions or facts must be brought into the public forum. This is not irresponsible, nor is it bullying. We seek to spark discussion and bring awareness to those matters that some may find taboo, yet it is imperative that thought be put into the process. We cannot shy away from topics that cause debate, but we must always be aware of the manner in which we relay information. Though the First Amendment protects speech, it is important to see that, even though something may be protected, responsibility should govern as well. Nevertheless, the public cannot be so narrow-minded that it tries to prevent the publication of truth found to be insulting. While slander, libel and defamation are unacceptable, not every story will bring joy to the reader. The goal of the media is not to harm or to delight the reader, but rather to give the public the necessary information to form opinions and make judgments based upon truth, for truth in the end is the goal we strive to obtain.
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Students express their perspectives on their passions I’m very passionate about child abuse and pedophilia. I support the law and its system; as people I just wish there was something else we could do to stand up against it. At the first sign of child abuse it should be a law that they have to tell somebody and there should be further investigation done. It should be illegal to keep quiet. You can’t take that risk. I hear about people who abuse and rape children and they go to jail for a few years and then they’e out. I think that’s despicable. How can we put them out on the streets when they’re most likely going to
Haven Nutt Senior
Connor Lyons Sophomore
One thing that is extremely important today is the rate of suicide. I think more important than just people taking their own lives, is the treatment of the root of what’s causing that, which is losing hope. I almost feel like the same way we have health checks, maybe there should be emotional or mental exams, otherwise most of the time, depression, anxiety, and all the things we deal with as humans are left un said. Always keeping hope in the lives of individuals is something that’s really important.
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PERSPECTIVES
September 27, 2012
Beauty constructed is beauty obstructed Assistant Perspectives Editor
Sacha Irick / ART ASSISTANT
shorter than the average supermodel. According to the Body Mass Index, with these measurements, the average American woman would be classified as overweight and the average supermodel would be classified as anorexic. Everyone is beautiful or handsome in his or her own way, but not everyone is healthy. I’m not just talking about being unhealthy due to being overweight here. You can be unhealthy and underweight as well, which is equally as bad. Dictionary.com states that a model is “a standard or example for imitation or comparison.” Supermodels are not an example of the average woman and they are not an example of health. Their bodies should
definitely not be imitated and, in most cases, they cannot be. This problem is especially relevant for young girls who constantly, both consciously and subconsciously, compare themselves to the idealized images of these supermodel — an obsession that is only further exacerbated by men who have bought into the images produced by such companies as Maxim, Playboy and GQ. Out of this twisted comparison comes a skewed image of what beauty actually is. The need for change in the modeling industry has been an ongoing debate for some time. The problem, however, is that the argument is typically centered on modeling agencies and the corporations that perpetuate the artificial images.
It is important to realize that, at the end of the day, Victoria’s Secret and companies like it are businesses with interests in promoting a specific image. These models are, for lack of a better word, products, and are being presented as such. The excessive painting and primping is akin to that of a McDonald’s commercial, or any other fast food company, in which the water-doused ingredients are shown freefalling in slow motion as they are graciously caught by the welcoming bun. Clearly, this image does not map onto reality. In reality, the burger is greasy, imperfectly constructed and unhealthy. Therefore, it is important for us as consumers of these products to understand the role we play
in ensuring that images such as these continue to degrade the self-esteem of young women, and even men, worldwide. I believe that the modeling industry needs to change the type of image it is putting forward. There needs to be a change from the unattainable to the attainable, which is being healthy. Models should be images of what a healthy person looks like. If we as consumers start rejecting the skewed image of beauty currently presented, then those companies will have no choice but to conform to our wishes and demands — or risk losing us as costumers; such is the beauty of the free market.
might give you a speech about self-defense and keeping the government in check. Or they might throw this one at you, as I recently discovered: “Guns don’t kill people. People kill people.” With that, my views on gun control shifted. In defiance of all odds, I had somehow managed to make it through 21 years of life without the benefit of this groundbreaking pearl of wisdom to guide me. Here I was, plunged in the deepest circle of ignorance, thinking that unmanned firearms were floating around releasing ammunition on innocents. Finally, I had been cured of the chronic idiocy that subtracted the human element from the equation of murder. Finally, my eyes were opened and I saw that guns were not the problem at all. I saw that people were the problem. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are killed in intentional homicides. Some are committed with knives, blunt objects or bare hands. The majority are committed with guns. This may have, in part, been the source of my profound confusion. But as soon as I had come to understand that a human being must pull the trigger in order for a gun to become a killing device, I could let go of my unnecessary paranoia that the relative
ease with which a human being may acquire a gun in our country could prove dangerous. Because guns don’t kill people. People kill people. And I could finally let go of my fear of a weapon that increases the speed and efficiency with which a life can be taken; I could let go of my fear that accessibility of this quickness and efficiency could enable homicide. It would be just as silly to say that the bomb played any role in the killing of hundreds of thousands in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, or to say that the guillotine in any way led to the blood that ran through the streets of Paris during the French Revolution. It was just people, right? Having access to devices that made it easy
to kill people en masse had nothing to do with it. Those things don’t kill people, right? People kill people. Finally, I could fully appreciate my Second Amendment rights, free of any petty fear that by clinging to these rights I was perpetuating a dangerously archaic view of arming civilians. These are the fears of oppressive fascists who want to crush our individual liberties by being overly-conscientious of things like “public safety” and “the general welfare.” The intellectual tradition of Joseph Story has continued into the present day. Take, for instance, Justice John Paul Stevens. During the Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller, he argued
that the amendment protects the right to bear arms only in relation to an organized militia. “Had the Framers wished to expand the meaning of the phrase ‘bear arms’ to encompass civilian possession and use,” he said, “they could have done so by the addition of phrases such as ‘for the defense of themselves.’” But we love our individual liberties. You can nitpick at the Constitution all you want, but we want our guns and we want them for our selves, not for a state or a militia. And why should we not? After all, guns don’t kill people. People kill people. So why not give people guns?
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Guns don’t kill people, but they sure make it easy ALLEGRA HOBBS
Perspectives Assistant
When it comes to the subject of gun control in the United States, my personal views had been largely shaped by a man named Joseph Story. He was an Associate Supreme Court Justice from 1811 to 1845, and he recorded his views on the Second Amendment in “Commentaries on the Constitution.” He began by defending the wisdom of a militia as “the natural defense of a free country against sudden foreign invasions,” but went on to discuss the dangers of any divergence from a “well-regulated militia.” In his mind, there was a huge difference between an organized (and trained) militia and a disorderly band of untrained civilians bearing arms. His fear was that the American people would depart from the former and move towards the latter. He saw this possibility as a very real danger to our country. He feared that, if this departure were to take place, the protection and security that the Second Amendment was intended to supply would be overturned. Try bringing this up to an American who loves their individual liberties, and they
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AARON WILSON Perspectives Editor
When you are blue, check the view
BREANNA GRIGSBY
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but what do you do when the eye of the beholder has been conditioned to see beauty in a certain way? They also say that beauty is found within, but what do you do when society at large has been conditioned to judge from the outside? An email sent out to Pepperdine students on September 17, 2012 asked for female students to volunteer to model for the annual SavvyChic fashion show and luncheon. It explained that the event “raises operational funds for the Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine.” Sounds like an excellent event to volunteer for, right? Well, unless you’re a size 2 to 6, you can’t. Sorry. Over the summer, I worked at Victoria’s Secret, and although I absolutely loved the job, there was one thing that truly bothered me. Looking at the models on the marketing around the store, I noticed that the majority of them were blond-haired, blue-eyed and extremely thin. Victoria’s Secret sets a standard in the industry not only for lingerie, but also for models. So, why not a have a more standard representation of the clientele wearing their product? According to Glamour magazine, “the average American woman is 164 pounds and 5 feet 4 inches. That’s about 35 pounds heavier and six inches
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Aloof, dissatisfied and plotting revolt, these brave students stand steadfast and stubborn. Unwilling to move, the students reprove the mail clerk who dared to blunder. Now, villain! What have you to say about these queues, the likes of which we all refuse? Is there any punishment that you do not deserve? We have been waiting here a full 15 minutes, the nerve! From the hellacious stairs to ominous morning classes, the thing we dread most are lines like molasses. Tell me, O Muse, of brighter days when the campus was flat and precious energy was saved. We dare not speak of the Caf this week; I waited so long my legs grew weak! Woe unto me, by God, we must expose the evils of this treacherous case. Who among us will cleanse this odious place? OK, so maybe that’s a stretch, but come on? You can’t tell me you haven’t witnessed, or participated in, one of these extraordinary lamentations about the perceived atrocities of our university — because God forbid it isn’t picture perfect. The usual suspects range from the proximity of the SAC or CCB to one’s oceanfront dorm room recently made a victim of tripartition to the quality of food in the cafeteria. Simply put, it’s always something. Admittedly, I too have had days where even the 180-degree ocean view, picturesque greenery and perfect weather were not enough to bate my contentious spirit, eager to identify anything in which to find fault, but no matter what, I always find myself acknowledging that this university truly has my best interests at heart. And it is this sentiment that makes me question the constant complaints of college students who, in many respects, are either 1) far too entitled or 2) far too ungrateful. Think about it. Students on campuses all across the nation are feeling the full impact of our nation’s economic dilemma. Take, for example, the California State University system that was forced to reduce enrollment severely for spring 2013 in light of recent budget cuts, and further, to mark enrollment for the following fall as uncertain pending the outcome of certain tax initiatives to be voted on come November. This means thousands of students will be forced to figure out an alternative choice of schools (an option not readily available to many), or they will roll the dice, enter the job market and pray for a miracle. In addition to the students who won’t be attending the Cal State of their choice, note also the students who already attend these schools who are in jeopardy of losing their spots due to finances, or seniors who will not be able to graduate in a reasonable amount of time due to overcrowded classrooms and understaffed departments–the result of this being additional, unexpected financial burden. And that is just Cal States. While I do not deny that we as Pepperdine students have our fair share of problems, I am denying that we have the right to complain as much as we tend to. Our classes are not overcrowded, our departments are not understaffed, and the food isn’t THAT bad-not to mention we live in Malibu. Basically, what I’m trying to say is, forget about the inconvenience of parking in Firestone for five seconds and realize that we really are “so blessed,” whatever that means. g
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September 27, 2012
Meet the 2012-2013 SGA representatives Alexander Booker Junior Class Senator Alexander Booker is excited to get reconnected with the junior class. The upcoming junior town hall will serve as a way for SGA to obtain feedback from the class and subsequently act on that feedback. Booker wants students to know that “SGA exists as a resource that they can come to whenever.”
Junior Class President As junior class president, Wil Fisher will focus on helping the juniors branch out and meet more of their classmates. “Unification is really important,” said Fisher. Juniors can also look forward to a new hang out spot where the old Special Programs building was located in Lovernich. Fisher urges students to speak with him if they have any questions or comments regarding what the junior class wants.
Liesl Kim
Molly Ingle
Junior Class Senator Liesl Kim will be working on reintegrating the juniors as many of them have recently returned from studying abroad. She wants the junior class to unite into one community this year. “I just hope that I’m able to listen to students’ voices and see what they need and project that through my job and make some changes,” Kim said.
Sophomore Class President Molly Ingle hopes to create a sense of community among the students who stayed on the Malibu campus. One way she hopes to form close ties is through class trips. She encourages all sophomores to attend the town hall meetings where they can fill out surveys containing questions about upcoming events. “I just want the sophomores to enjoy their sophomore year.”
John Isemann III Freshman Class Senator “We have the biggest class to ever come through and I think with that comes a lot of opportunity and responsibility,” John Isemann III said. One of the first things that the freshman representatives are working on is their town hall. At the town hall, SGA will get student opinions and feedback from the freshman class and translate what the students want into policies and changes.
Paula Ong
Wil Fisher
Freshman Class Senator Paula Ong said the SGA retreat in Big Bear earlier this year was a great experience and helped her bond with her fellow representatives. “If we have a strong bond among everyone [in SGA] we can accomplish more and make a bigger impact on the school.” She is looking forward to the upcoming freshman town hall.
TJ Johnson Junior Class Senator TJ Johnson is excited to make meaningful changes for the junior class; for example, he intends to implement water dispensers, door stops in Towers to promote community and a few extra parking spots. He hopes to make policy changes based on what the junior class wants and needs.
Scott Cowie Senior Class President With much of the senior class living off campus and commuting to classes, Scott Cowie wants to make the senior class a presence on campus this year. He hopes to host multiple networking nights to help bridge the gap between current students and alumni to help build networks for post-graduation. “The best way to really connect and find job opportunities is through your peers and friends,” Cowie said. Seniors can look forward to their town hall event on Oct. 16 where they can pick up their class sweatshirt.
Jackson Esker Freshman Class President Jackson Esker is looking forward to “Freshman Sunrise” where the freshman class will watch the sunrise together. Esker has recognized the upperclassmen and their love for Pepperdine, and he hopes to foster that feeling in his class. Most of all, he wants the SGA members to be as productive as they can. “We want feedback — positive or negative.”
Karlton Spencer Freshman Class Senator Thus far, Karlton Spencer likes the formality and organization of the SGA meetings at Pepperdine. “I’m definitely looking forward to helping the clubs get what they want out of SGA in regards to their funding and everything.” Spencer is especially excited for Blue and Orange Madness during Waves Weekend. SGA is planning to make the October bash bigger than last year’s event with an even larger budget. PHOTOS COURTESY OF The Graphic
LIFE & ARTS
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September 27, 2012
MALIBU MUSIC AWA RD S R O C K ED
T H E
S TA G E
AT THE MALIBU INN
Malibu community comes together to celebrate locals
By Brandie Warr Life & Arts Assistant
This past Saturday at the Malibu Inn, the Fifth Annual Malibu Music Awards and Festival culmination took place. It celebrated the events and accomplishments of the musical community, and it benefited the Malibu Symphony Association 501c3, children’s music programs and community music efforts. A portion of the proceeds was donated to the Simms Mann Center for Integrative Oncology in recognition of the upcoming October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In an effort to raise money, they held an auction featuring items such as a guitar signed by Tom Petty. Comedian Scott Conner hosted the ceremony and presented awards to prestigious artists in music of the past year. On Saturday, they gave out awards and had a major featured act, Glen Campbell, who received the
Lifetime Achievement Award. Some of the other awards of the night were the Urban Hip-Hop Award to Deezo, the Coffee House Award to Kari Kimmel, the Best Album Award and Rock Aternative Award to Season 9 American Idol winner Lee Dewyze, and the Grand Prize Award to Mike Burke. Pepperdine’s own, Ryan Board, director of choral activities, received Music Educator of the Year. Throughout the week leading up to the awards, the festival featured acts such as the Jazzmasters, Samantha Ronson, NBC’s “The Sing Off ” Season 3 a cappella champions Pentatonix and 27 Miles. These acts performed at restaurants in a 27-mile stretch across Malibu, including Spruzzo’s and Paradise Cove.
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Rebecca Herron / PHOTO EDITOR
B2 Graphic GENEVIEVE SMITH Staff Writer
All the small things: innovate to spark change
After considering the success of innovators, I cut out time to whip up my own visions for the future. As the ice melted in my glass of water and the sun began to set, an idea emerged. Finally. There are various sects around the world that have their own way of life that goes against the “norms’ of society. One, notable for their delicious ice cream, got right to it back in the 1690s. The Amish broke off from mainstream society and have been at it, churning their butter and steering their buggies, for a very long time. Firm believers in simple living and communing with nature, this self-sustaining society of Mennonites may not have wished to save money or save the environment, but the farmers befriend both subjects with their long-term vision of spiritual rewards. Post WWI, a fad of idealism swept the world as people internationally sought brotherand sisterhood in a future they hoped to build differently, one that deterred from world warfare. In this experimental time, more living cooperatives sprung up, and many adopted idealistic, socialistic philosophies. The then nation-less Israeli’s developed their kibbutzes, collective communities based on agriculture. While simple little endeavors like testing out new ways to raise children and live off the land turned out to be toughies to solve, the many mistakes were overshadowed by their long-term vision: community models placing human cooperation at the pinnacle. Here at Pepperdine we have ten-fold ways to build community and save money while saving resources. At the Green Team garden, you and a buddy can procure your own plot. Perhaps you’ll grow veggies and trade tomatoes for basil, and before you know it, you’ll be joining forces to make a caprese salad together. Getting to know Caf workers could reveal useful tips, such as the latest incentive to reduce reusable container waste. Sodexo now offers a 99cent discount on hot and cold drinks purchased in your own reusable container, as Jimmy told me. Not only has Jimmy the Caf cashier helped me improve my Spanish skills, but he has also helped me understand more about the work that goes into our food, and as a bonus, ways to save a buck or two. The sophomore themed houses are the latest on-campus realization of global community living situations, where like-minded people come together to live out life the way they believe it could best be cultivated — whether it be through the arts, the outdoors, social action or spirituality. As my insightful bathroom-mate, Elyse, replied one night after she was asked the dreaded post-graduation question: “We should be living simpler. Without knowing that, I think everyone craves that. Everyone wants to be loved. To have a job that they love. To be able to get away for a bit.” In the spirit of the eco-friendly, cost-effective “staycation,” consider getting away from the norm and investing a little time in the community around you for a whole new experience that will leave change in your pocket for more. g
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LIFE & ARTS
September 27, 2012
Professor reveals secret side By Gabrielle Otero Life & Arts Editor
The Pepperdine community at large knows Professor Joi Carr as a professor of American literature and film studies under the Humanities Division as well as the director of the Multicultural Theatre Project. She is a quiet, shy and humble individual who is highly respected for her positive influence on students. However, this quiet storm has a secret life that she has agreed to reveal officially to the Pepperdine community via the Graphic. Outside of Pepperdine, Carr is an active member of the Screen Actors Guild and a world-renown a cappella singer/songwriter whose music has reached almost every corner of the world. Carr began singing at age three in her mother’s fashion shows, serving as entertainment during any impromptu fashion delays. It was then, while singing a Captain and Tennille song, “Love Will Keep Us Together,” that Carr was noticed for her mature and beautiful voice. “For me it felt normal, I’ve always sung. I’ve never made a conscious choice to do it. It’s just always been a part of my life,” Carr said. Carr was brought up on a wide variety of musical genres including jazz, country, African rhythms and world music,
COURTESY OF Joi Carr
SINGING FOR JOY— Joi Carr is one of the greatest a capella singer/songwriters in the world. She has received several awards for her work.
and accredits her eclectic taste to this upbringing. She has also found influences in Carole King, Phoebe Snow, Barbra Streisand and Billie Holiday. At age 12, she began professionally singing in large venues and also contributed as a sessions singer for many artists including David Lee Roth. At age 20, she was approached by Motown Records to record a Rhythm and Blues record and sign onto their company. However, Carr turned down the contract because she wanted to pursue a career in a cappella gospel music. When asked why she loves
to sing, Carr said, “I think it has more to do with what it does to people universally … Somehow it touches our emotive aspect as well as our cognitive space … Song touches the deepest part of our soul and sometimes we can’t even articulate why it does that.” During her teens, Carr was pursuing an acting career. At age 15, she won the Miss Sugar Ray Youth Pageant, and as a result started working with her first manager, who at the time was also managing Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Larenz Tate. She then started working as a guest star on var-
ious television sitcoms including “Amen,” “227,” “The Bronx Zoo” and played the starring role in “Juvi” (CBS Schoolbreak Special). Carr has remained an active member of SAG-AFTRA, also fulfilling the role as a member on their Ethnic Employment and Woman’s National Committees. Being in these positions has given her wonderful opportunities including writing the script for the AVA Ivy Bethune Diversity Awards during which Bill Cosby and J.R. Martinez were honorees. While Carr admits that many were disappointed that she turned down the Motown deal, she said “I knew I needed to focus on a cappella, and I’ve been doing it ever since.” This attitude has made Carr one of the most renowned a cappella gospel artists in the world. She has recorded more than 50 songs, seven albums and has her own production company, Chara (which means Grace) that produces and records a cappella gospel music. After teaching throughout the week, Carr tours extensively on weekends as a performer to various national events (time permitting). She is widely known in the Church of Christ community for her performances around the U.S. Carr’s professional work with film, theater and music led her to develop Pepperdine’s Multicultural Theater Project.
This project is an “alternative theater program to encourage students to develop their leadership skills, intercultural communication, create a campus climate of inclusion, to increase recruitment and retention of students from under representative minority groups and to achieve a more diverse student body.... For me it was an initiated way to teach literary and historical text…. I was able to integrate the pedagogical style with theater and have this conversation about diversity in this safe space”, said Carr. Besides putting on a performance every February, Carr has initiated alternative programs with MTP, which included hosting guest speakers such as Obba Babatunde (actor) April Grace (actor), Berney Casey (actor), Sonja Norwood (CEO of Norwood Entertainment), Jayne Kennedy Overton (sports anchor) and Wren T. Brown (actor, producer). When asked about how Pepperdine has affected her life, Carr said, “I’m both an artist and academician, I’m able to integrate the two here at Pepperdine in a way that I don’t know I could do anywhere else.” To learn more about Professor Joi Carr’s music, go to joicar.com.
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MUSIC: Community honors artists, locals FROM B1
Despite Glen Campbell being the announced big name performer of the night, the Malibu Music Festival planned on having Britney Spears also perform. However, she decided to mooch off the free food and perks that you get as a VIP but bailed before performing a single set. Along with these big names, all the Miss Malibu contestants were there and various acts such as Victorian Ghost, which is composed of Glen Campbell’s kids. Another element of the festival was the original songwriting competition. Sonic Bids sponsors it, and the winner received a trophy, one year membership to Sonic Bids, a cash prize, a three song recording package with placement on iTunes, management consulting and merchandise. The song competition deadline was set earlier than the festival’s start. This encouraged lesser-known musical artists to get involved from a range of differ-
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ROCKING OUT — American Idol winner Lee DeWyze performs for a jam-packed Malibu Inn. He was among many performers at the Music Awards.
ent genres. The Malibu Music festival and the award show that concluded the week were sensational and gave both artists and locals a taste of the musical
talent present in the community. It brought wider recognition to the talent present in this small city as major acts and names were present for a festival where many lesser-known
parks tour, an entertainment, media and culture tour, and a women’s only faith and calling trip. Another option for spring break is the Project E(x)ternship, sponsored by the Pepperdine Career Center. This program connects current students with alumni in a particular field and allows the student to shadow and obtain job experience. According to the career center, there are about 50 alumni signed up already, awaiting eager Pepperdine students. The specific jobs are going to be released on Career Space at midnight on Oct. 1st. For the more outdoorsy type there is the God in the Wilderness program. This excursion takes students on a trip to Yosemite National Park where
they will snowboard, ski, sled and have a good time in nature while furthering their relationship with God. This is also the only spring break trip to offer four units of Convo credit! The largest program offered is the popular Project Serve. The destinations for almost all the trips have been revealed. However, there is one trip, dubbed the “mystery trip,” whose location will not be released until the group is chosen. The deadline to turn in a Project Serve application is Oct. 1 for team leaders and Oct. 5 for team members. For more information on the destinations go to www.pepperdine. edu/volunteercenter/opportunities/projectserve.
artists performed and were honored. The event and after party ran late into the night as guest truly invested in the music and spirit of the festival and cele-
brated the outcome of a long and event-filled week.
brandie.warr@pepperdine.edu
Spring break programs revealed
By Ashton Garbutt Staff Writer
Spring break at Pepperdine is not only a time to relax and get away from the demands of classes, but also a time to serve the community. The Volunteer Center recently revealed alternative spring break programs on Sept. 24. These programs give students an opportunity to create a memorable vacation while also exercising Pepperdine’s mission of service, purpose and leadership. Project LEAD is a sophomore themed road trip. On this trip, each day a different student will be in charge of planning the day and the group activities. The themes for these trips include a tour of the Civil Rights movement, a national
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Project Serve Locations: Urban Ministry, Community Development and Manual Labor : Camden, N.J. Education and Manual Labor: New York City At Risk Youth and Community Development: San Carlos, Arizona Hunger and Homelessness: Seattle Community Development: Miami Healing and Recovery Ministries: Deering, N.H. English Language Education: Monti Cristi, Dominican Republic Clinic Support; Kindergarten Classroom Support and Teacher Training: Fiji Construction and Children’s Ministry: Costa Rica Environmental Preservation and Sustainability: Puerto Rico Education and Manual Labor: Heuhuetanango, Guatemala English Education: Nicaragua Education and Community Development: Esperanza, Dominican Republic
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September 27, 2012
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IP participants provide perspectives By Elizabeth Pietrucha Life & Arts Assistant Editor
It’s the time of year when most freshman conversation revolves around the decision to go abroad or not. An even more difficult decision is which city to choose. To give more perspective into what it’s like to live abroad, six recently returned IP students share their experiences by discussing with us some highlights of their time abroad and why students should choose their program. KAREN MCELHENY Florance Program
“Florence was one of the best experiences of my life! I had never been to Europe prior to my time abroad, and I can easily say that it greatly exceeded any expectations that I had had before going. All of the little things are what I miss the most. Being able to walk down to the center of Florence in 10 minutes and walk through authentic street markets, eat panini and gelato, walk by the Duomo to go and see the David — the real one! — and of course, just spending time with everyone in the program and growing together as a family! You should choose Florence because it is just simply the best. From the beautiful city to the great food, friendly people and cozy family atmosphere of the villa, you just can’t go wrong.” CAELAN ROTTMAN Shanghai Program
“Shanghai is the ideal location to travel Asia. During my year [abroad], I traveled to South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, India, Tibet, Harbin, etc. Experiencing the cultures throughout Asia was worth the year abroad, yet there was so much more. The bonding with the family in the JIA was also extremely special ... Everyone gets very close; in fact the people I live with now
are girls I met in Shanghai that I didn’t know prior. Everyone [in Shanghai] is very open-minded, adventurous and always ready to do anything ... One thing that seems to surprise everyone is the international aspect of Shanghai. I like to explain it as the “Chinese New York.” There is everything you could possibly imagine needing. You eat dinners at the finest Italian eateries, most delicious sushi bars, best contemporary vegan cuisine. The nightlife caters to night owls. There are smaller clubs that mainly attract locals and maintain a Chinese crowd that loves to spoil foreigners. Or there are world renowned clubs that are lined with shark tanks and bring in top-notch DJ’s. There is something for everyone.”
PAUL SAFIAN London “Programme”
“Going out and making friends with Brits would be the highlight of my year. I still communicate with some of them. One of our friends even came out to LA to visit us over the summer. He showed us a great time in London; we got to show him a great time in LA. People should choose London as their International Programme because there is always something fun and exciting to do in the city. There is something for everyone, whether you enjoy being posh and seeing Oxford v. Cambridge rowing matches, going to a Chelsea football match, riding through Hyde Park on your horse, or seeing the world’s most famous works of art in the National Gallery and Tate Modern ... You can spend your entire year abroad in London and never get bored. But it is also a great place to travel from. Flights are cheap, and going to countries is an easy thing to do.” JESSICA WILES Heidelberg Program
Staff Writer
Showing real people, sharing real stories and making a real impact is the main goal of the Microfinance Club’s documentary, “Banking on Trust” and it has far exceeded all of the club’s expectations. Overall, the Microfinance Club seeks to give small loans to the poor so they can start their own small businesses. As a fairly new organization at Pepperdine, the Microfinance Club has shared a great amount of success since becoming an official club in 2010. In its two years of operation, the Microfinance Club has been able to raise $16,000 that has gone to about 40 developing countries around the world in addition to producing a widely successful documentary. According to the Microfinance Club, “the global payback rate for microfinance loans is greater than 90 percent.” The members of the Pepperdine Microfinance Club include the president, Niki McManis, members Michelle DuBois, Francis Lubuulwa and Trent Ashby and faculty advisor Professor Scott Miller. The club’s documentary, “Banking on Trust,” directed by alumni LeeAndrea Morton and Stan Parker (who
also contributed as an editor), has done a lot more than just bring success to the club. It has raised awareness about the benefits of microfinance and has given the club the opportunity to expand their horizons and define their goals. Other alumni involved in the process include Stan Parker, Rebecca Faulkner, and Rachel Williams. “Banking on Trust” was so effective in clearly defining the goals of the Pepperdine Microfinance Club that it was recently submitted to 20 film festivals, and will be shown at the New York City Independent Film Festival on Oct. 20. However, the Microfinance Club also hopes to use the documentary to raise awareness about the benefits of microfinance within the Pepperdine community. “[I] hope to show the documentary in full to all the people in the Pepperdine community who want to see the whole thing,” said Niki McManis, president of the Microfinance Club. The success of the documentary on a national and international level has inspired the Microfinance Club to reach out into greater Los Angeles while still maintaining their original purpose of lending to impoverished areas around the world.
DIANA LOSEN Staff Writer
10 Seconds of courage: Standingup, literally
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“One of the highlights of my time abroad is how close our entire house became. I went into the program not really knowing that many people, but we ended up becoming one big family. Another is being able to travel and explore so many countries different from the U.S. It really opened my eyes to how amazing other cultures can be. Heidelberg has so many wonderful things to offer. From being centrally located for easy travel to the amazing architecture and two minute walk to the castle, Heidelberg is a beautiful, small town that becomes a home away from home for a year.” STEPHANIE ACHEAMPONG Lausanne Program
“One highlight from my time abroad was Thanksgiving. I was extremely bummed out because it was my first Thanksgiving away from home and that was hard for me because I am very family oriented and wanted nothing more than to be with my family on that day, but I just remember being in the house and getting all dressed up and going down to the basement of La Croisée (the Lausanne house) ... and all
the staff and professors gathered to have this huge and amazing Thanksgiving feast. That’s when I realized what an amazing family we had become in Lausanne. I was so truly thankful on that day. I think people should choose to go to Lausanne because it’s not a super touristy place so it will feel more homey. Also, it’s an amazing place to create your own adventures because it’s not your average busy city, so it’ll inspire you to go out and explore, go hiking and captivate yourself with the scenery and nature. Lausanne is also in the center of Europe and that makes it a lot easier to travel around and get the full abroad experience. Finally, Lausanne is just perfect and there is no way you can go wrong by going there, and Darling is of course a plus, but that’s a conversation for another day.” MA ALFORD Buenos Aires Program
“Buenos Aires was a really great experience. It was definitely rough to get used to at first, but I grew immensely as a person. Staying with a homestay is at first awkward, but I have come to love my madre like my own grand-
mother — and I wouldn’t trade that for the world. One of the coolest parts was when we went to Tierra Del Fuego, the southernmost tip of South America. We got to stand on the tip of the Pan-American Highway, which runs all the way from Alaska, turns into PCH, and then runs through Central and South America. It was weird being on PCH so far from home. I think Buenos Aires is best suited for those who want to get out of their comfort zone and experience a totally different lifestyle. It’s not a glamorous city, but there’s a lot of fun to be had. Discotecs, referred to as “Bolichés” open at 2 a.m. and go until 9 in the morning, so be prepared to get little-tono sleep. I couldn’t picture myself living in this city long-term, but the experience was once-ina-lifetime, and I don’t regret a single moment of it.” Even though the priority deadline was Sept. 24, there is still time to apply to any one of these wonderful programs. Check out the International programs website at www. pepperdine/academics/international for full details on these and other international programs. g
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Influential ‘Banking on Trust’ to show at NYC film festival
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“We are getting more involved in Los Angeles and are currently making loans to two entrepreneurs that we met through an afterschool program on skid row and are counseling them on how to get their business off the ground,” McManis said. Secretary of the Microfinance Club, Michelle DuBois, also reflected this notion. “The idea of microfinance is to create a sustainable solution to fighting poverty by helping people help themselves, and we want to have more Pepperdine students be aware of this and keep the club going so we can continue to make an impact,” Dubois said. Not only has the documentary helped promote the club, but it has also heightened the level of awareness that people have about what microfinance is and the difference it can make in other people’s lives. “The documentary helps because it gives a face to what we are doing and an opportunity to see who we are helping,” McManis said. The documentary, which features a section about Adulam, Buenos Aires, has also made an impact on the Pepperdine community’s awareness about microfinance. For the people who went to Pepperdine’s program in Buenos Aires, this documentary is
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FINANCING FOR THE FUTURE— The Microfinance Club held a convo Sept. 24 to share their mission. The Microfinance board includes Niki McManis, Michelle Dubois, Francis Lubuulwa, Sarah Agh, Trent Ashby, and Dr. Scott Miller (faculty advisor).
especially meaningful because they went to Adulam to help in the community and met the people who were featured in the documentary. The documentary has also given the Microfinance Club the opportunity to let many other people see how much of an impact microfinance can have on impoverished people trying to improve their lives through work. Part of the documentary’s success comes from raising awareness about what the Microfinance Club does and the impact of microfinance as a whole by reflecting the club’s main goals throughout the
film. These goals include showing how the loans not only affect individuals but whole communities as well. “We raise the money and give it to the people who need and deserve it most ... This documentary shows the social impact of the loans because you not only see the people who receive the loans but also how it has impacted their families and communities,” McManis said. To learn more about this documentary and microfinance, visit bankingontrust. com. g
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Forget 10 dinky seconds of courage. This week’s task had me sweating all day. I practiced different jokes enough times that I forgot why they were supposed to be funny, tried out different inflections, gestures, pauses, an accent or two. After telling people about this for two weeks in a row, I was feeling the pressure. I couldn’t disappoint all three of my readers. And I love each one of you so. Then the delusional part of my brain kicked in, imagining that a comic-agent would come by, see my act and immediately offer me a lot of money. Not a job contract, mind you, just canvas bags bursting with cash. It’s a fantasy, people. Logic has no place in it. Stand-up is a sincerely scary thing, granting so much power to strangers’ laughter. It’s especially daunting if you’re an audience member like I am. I mock. Therefore, knowing that people like me exist and would be watching (and probably smirking) made me more intimidated. We got to the club early and saw a group of waiting performers lounging as casually as you can against a wire fence. They turned dramatically, as one, to watch my friend and I approach. I definitely felt sized up. It’s weird too, this idea of performing for an audience of mostly performers. As we all waited, we were entertained with some of the signature strange that is Santa Monica, including a young man dressed up as Peter Pan, making balloon animals — in an alley. The club was set up like most of the comedy clubs from the 90s: brick wall background, a lone mic and a single wooden stool. I was nervous; my mouth was so dry I bought both a soda and bottle of water from the bartender and downed them both before my turn. Our names were drawn randomly and I prayed that I would go after someone awful so expectations would be low enough that even mediocrity would be celebrated. And the man before me was painful to watch, as he was racist. Prayer answered. “And next is the featured performer, Diana Losen!” No escape now. At the start, I mentioned that it was my first ever stand-up attempt and received a beautifully supportive round of applause. People really will root for you when you stick yourself out there. I went through my set, with some punch-lines getting more laughter than I was expecting, some less. But I got to feel the glow of the spotlight, make goofy gestures and succeeded in simultaneously hitting on an entire group of people at once. (To set up a joke, I told the audience they were attractive.) So I’m officially a stud now. Feels pretty good. Afterward, I received compliments from my friends, who made up the obligatory laughter row, and from one of my favorite performers. Yay. Night well spent. Pepperdiners: Tell me of your own 10 seconds of courage and I may feature you in my next column! If you must prank e-mail me, at least have the decency to be creative. I can’t abide poorly devised goofs. g
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September 27, 2012
CONCERT REVIEW
Rogue Wave BEN HOLCOMB Staff Writer
De-what? It’s a purple baby?
Well, there’s a fat baby statue on campus now, so there’s that. I will be the first to admit that when I saw an obscure box elevated near the Caf earlier this week, I thought it was the statue people had been recently buzzing about. That’s kind of avant-garde and unusually risky for Pepperdine, I thought. And I loved it. What a bold decision! The statue, like college, was what you made of it. It could be something different for each person that passed it throughout the day. What was inside? A titanium wave, or AKB himself? Maybe it was nothing, but that’s what’s so cool about the concept. But then a few days later, I walked down to the Caf to find the awesome rugged box replaced by a bright purple naked baby. Her name was Dolores, and the confusion is only now starting to wear off. Dolores is a tangible reminder of the past this university was built upon. She used to be on the old campus, where students would paint her like the rock out of tradition, but somehow she was lost in the move (Psi U?) and nobody’s seen her since … until now. And what better reminder of a Church of Christ university dedicated to purpose, service and leadership than a chubby baby holding a blanket? But she’s bashful, so that kind of captures the pious spirit of this wonderful school. Oh wait — she’s awkwardly flirty and seems to be making a facial expression that is similar to the phrase “mhmmm, jealous?” But there has to be a reason, right? After all, Pepperdine unveiled her on the 75th anniversary of this school’s founding, to the day. I did a little digging and found out that Dolores is, apparently, the first woman to graduate from this university. This nugget of information makes everything all the more confusing. Now the powers that be may have just looked at Dolores the graduate and said, “Instead of doing up a big statue of you on your graduation day, we talked to your mom and got this silly photo of you as a baby doing the Coppertone lotion model thing. We’re going with that.” But I have more faith in this school. I hope — and when I say hope, I mean I pray to God — that the people over in the budget office reviewed the funding request for this new statue, a request to build a fullsize adult statue, and vetoed the idea completely. Yes, instead of funding another statue, they cut the budget by 80 percent and put that extra money into things we truly need, like a new mailroom or SBX3000 Blender. So what was the school left to do? They still had to give Dolores her shout-out, and a 2-foot tall statue of a grown woman would be creepy, so they did the shrewd thing and went the baby route. Weird? Sure. Creepy? You betcha. Something all of us will have to live with for the remainder of our tenures at Pepperdine? Absolutely. But this experience will be better for all of us if we learn to embrace Pepperdine in its totality; the good and the bad, the amazing views, the wonderful people and the chubby baby statues. g
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COURTESY OF Harrison Yager
ROCKING AND ROARING— 7lions brings the house down at the W hotel during a gig on September 20. The band blurs genre lines and delivers a signature, unique sound.
7lions defies constraints of genre
By Kayla Ferguson Executive Editor
Imagine Coldplay, Kanye West and OneRepublic came together for an album. That’s what you get with 7lions, the newest band signed to 2101 Records that merges rock and hip-hop in a way that truly has not been done before. Sure, that’s what they all say — but these guys are serious. 7lions performed at the W hotel in Westwood on Sept. 20 to an intimate crowd for a special performance benefitting Rock the Vote, a movement aimed at “building political power for young people.” Even though the venue was small and the fan count was relatively sparse at this performance, that is hardly an indication of the success 7lions is likely to see in the very near future. They kept the crowd rocking
with their newest tracks “One Man Symphony,” “Emergency,” “Taking Over” and “One More Time.” They also played their hit single “Born 2 Run” that is easily a fan favorite. The song reached quick mainstream popularity and has already been remixed to make the LA Kings/Born 2 Run, Stanley Cup theme. 7lions has made appearances at Summer Sessions Rock, Wango Tango and the CityWalk stage at Universal Studios. And the best part about these performances is their truly unique sound: They are just as good live as they are in their music videos, and their high energy on stage is contagious. “I don’t know of a band today that is blending electro, pop and rock with the textures that we do,” the band’s rapper, Prophet, said in an interview.
“Our classic rock texture with my poetic low tones creates a unique mixture of sounds … it’s hard to explain because there are so many different pieces.” The band has been playing together for approximately three years and just recently signed with 2101 records. The formation of the band was fairly organic but ultimately began at mixer events held by an artist’s in-residency program in the L.A. area. Prophet and keyboardist Morgan Taylor Reid were the masterminds behind the plan and the band naturally grew to include lead singer/guitarist Forrest Fulmer, lead guitar and back up vocalist Will Carpenter, bassist Daniel Hange and drummer Tony Tommasi to serve the musical needs of Prophet’s and Reid’s vision. Even though the band
recently signed with a record company, they are intent on keeping their own branding visible and recognizable. As Prophet said in his interview, the band “doesn’t want to be defined as a label,” and he maintains a serious interest in helping create the image of the band, having a say in all areas of the band’s image from promotional posters to band merchandise. Some may wonder where the band’s name 7lions comes from considering there are only six members of the group. According to Prophet, it was a name the band came up with on the spot. The “seven” includes Fulmer’s younger brother who lost the battle to muscular dystrophy and whom the band believes is constantly looking down on them. The “lion” has a much more idealistic meaning behind it, serving
as a symbol of loyalty, class and wealth. The album, which carries a refreshing positivity, is in large part about overcoming obstacles. “All of us were in a place where overcoming struggle was a big part of what we were doing,” Prophet said. He also explained that some sentiments behind the name include “being the king of your own jungle,” “life is a jungle” and “I am a lion, hear me roar.” Prophet explained that the band has been influenced by small local concerts that have a Caribbean or North African vibe. The combination of these set the band apart from others. “We are on the cusp of a generation,” Prophet said. “There are no genre lines anymore and I think we as a band reflect that.” g
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ALBUM REVIEW
Mumford & Sons release ‘Babel’
By Nikki Torriente Creative Director
English band Mumford & Sons churn out another flawless record with their latest release “Babel.” Their sophomore album only reestablishes the splendor of their talent seen on 2009s“Sigh No More” and does not leave fans disappointed. Established in 2007, the outrageously multi-talented members of the band came together under the name of Mumford & Sons — named after their most public figure, Marcus Mumford. Consisting of Mumford, “Country” Winston Marshall, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane, the band flourished during the rise of the “West London folk scene,” which became a title that pigeonholed them to that loosely defined “genre.” Mumford & Sons built a fledgling following through live performances and also garnered the attention of Louis Bloom from Island Records, the man who would eventually become their A&R liason between the band and record label. The band toured extensively in 2008, playing at the Glastonbury festival and touring with Laura Marling, whose static stage persona made Mumford & Sons a much more interesting musical connection. The band released their
first EP, “Love Your Ground,” in Nov. 2008 and continued to play shows in the UK and the U.S. Sons began hard work putting together their first studio album under the direction of Markus Dravs. The only track to make it on “Sigh No More” from their EP was “Little Lion Man,” which coincidentally became their official single and most popular song. Not under contract with a label to ensure that their vision wasn’t compromised, the band financed their own album and began touring with Laura Marling again. The British quartet signed contracts with four labels worldwide, including Island Records and Glassnote Records. Mumford & Sons even created their own label called “Gentlemen of the Road.” The fall of 2009 marked a good season for the band — they released “Sigh No More” in October and started a full stint of performances both in the UK and across the pond. The band frequented television shows and even made appearances on various award shows. Mumford & Sons was nominated for two Grammy’s and even performed during the show. The band’s performance blew away both the Grammy crowd and viewers of the award show and exposed the band to an even larger audience. The positive reception in the UK, U.S. and around the world helped make “Sigh No More”
a must-have record. The album went platinum in the UK four times and the US twice — proof that Mumford & Sons has a uniquely alluring sound that captivates audiences. Two years after the wild success of “Sigh No More,” Mumford finally released their sophomore album “Babel.” Tuesday marked the momentous occasion for the band and fans alike, especially since the quartet had begun playing some of their new material during their live gigs. The 12-track album (or 15 on the deluxe edition) embodies all the magic that the world was privy to during their debut and still holds strong to their essence — passionate musicality infused with honesty. The first official single off the album “I Will Wait” is a perfect amalgamation of the immense talent both instrumentally and lyrically. The track’s introduction is purely instrumental — the sound of the stringed instruments and the soft drumming beat rushes in and sweeps you up. And then, the vocals cause for a break in the speed and the song slows. Mumford’s gritty vocals are hauntingly striking and the group harmonization highlights one of the unique aspects of the band. The song was a brilliant move in introducing the band’s sophomore effort to the public sphere once again. The title track, “Babel,”
sets the tone for the rest of the album quickly and with fervor. Once again, the guitar and banjo instrumentation leads the track and builds into Mumford’s crashing vocals. His rough vocals add ferocity to the song and continue to build throughout the song without losing steam. “Babel” kick starts the Mumford & Sons engine and gives it the proper push over the edge to break that sophomore lull. Another track, “Lover of the Light” highlights Mumford’s vocals with the fact that the song immediately begins with them. His vocals evoke a sweetish tone and gradually build into the instrumentation. The song is a bit mellower than some of the other tracks on the record, but the song doesn’t lull; the chorus is catchy with Mumford and his background vocalists holding the “o” sounds in “hold” and “goal.” The song rises and falls, only to rise again, and ends on a high note with a dragging note on the West London quartet’s instruments. Mumford & Sons solidifies that they are true musicians. Their sophomore album is a genius record, which shows that the band knows they have a good thing going for them. The band has commenced an international tour and will cross the pond and perform at the Hollywood Bowl on November 10. g
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COURTESY OF Mumford & Sons
Key Facts Band Members Marcus Mumford Country WinstonMarshall Ben Lovett Ted Dwane
Genres
Indie folk, folk rock
Label
Island Reconds, Glassnote Records (US)
On tour?
Yes Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com
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Employers always play for keeps Ensure that your resume includes words to make it past computers to key plays
By Bud Davis Staff Writer
You give your resume one final review, click “Upload,” and send your application to the company of your dreams. Success! Time passes, you follow-up to ensure all materials have been received and still it’s all-silent on the interview front. With each day, you feel less confident about your application. Why isn’t the recruiter biting? There is a chance, unbeknownst to you, that your resume has been sent through a highly sophisticated scanner and turned up, well, with zero hits. That is, a machine has informed the recruiter your experiences do not align with the specific responsibilities stipulated in the job description. “But I do have applicable work experience,” you may reply. The fact is, recruiters who spend countless hours thumbing through viable applicants are now turning to technology to facilitate the decision-making process. It eases some stress for big company recruiters who receive hundreds of applications each week by delegating much of the preliminary dirty work in screening applicants
Calendar Thursday, Sept. 27 Realtales Convo 6-7 p.m. Elkins Auditorium
Friday, Sept. 28 Center for the Arts presents Lily Tomlin 8-10 p.m. Smothers Theatre
to a computer. This means if a computer cannot initially pick up on your key qualifications, neither will the employer. To offset your chances of falling into the “black abyss” of unviewed resumes, follow these few words of advice in order to increase the chances a human recruiter examines your entire application. Keyword search machines, or applicant tracking systems (ATSs), highlight certain words and phrases that parallel the text typically located in a job description. These systems are becoming increasingly complex and sensitive to the resume’s entirety, rather than just the few winning words that will score you the next round. Therefore, it’s important to pull distinct words found in the job description and apply them appropriately to your own experiences (aka keyword optimization) without haphazardly copying and pasting them out of context or without any relevance. You cannot play “Resume Scrabble,” so to speak, and hope to overload the computer with a plethora of scattered, high-scoring words. Commonly used ATSs are advanced enough to look at more than a handful of isolated
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words and will analyze how that word or phrase fits into the whole document. Instead, you must contextualize. For instance, attaching the word “organizational skills” won’t cut it unless you provide a specific context in which you devel-
oped and applied those skills. It is critical when parsing out keywords that they are targeted and meaningful. You cannot hope to squeeze in every word from the job description. And most importantly, just because a machine
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may likely review your resume doesn’t mean a handful of friends and colleagues cannot review it either. Those who know your professional background can attest to whether you have implemented keywords consistent with
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bud.davis@pepperdine.edu
Nobody knows the circumstances of this week’s bad parking job. If it occurred during an emergency situation, don’t worry DPS, we’re not going to shame you beyond posting this picture ... if it’s not, well you can guarantee you’ll find students reluctant to accept a ticket for the same infraction ... Sorry DPS, but we couldn’t resist showing students this ironic bad parking job.
job of the week
Saturday, Sept. 29 Totally 80s Hollywood Bowl 7 p.m. Hollywood Bowl
Sunday, Sept. 30 Center for the Arts presents Plena Libre 7-9 p.m. Smothers Theatre
Monday, Oct. 1 Project Serve Team Leader Application Due (Contact Meredith Miller)
Tuesday, Oct. 2 Fine Arts Theatre Dept. presents “Tartuffe” 7:30-9:30 p.m. Lindhurst Theatre
Wednesday, Oct. 3 Icons of the Music Industry: Joe Smith 7:30 p.m. The Grammy Museum Al Lai /ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR
Hor o c p s s o e GEMINI: You are the best at multitasking.
LEO: You’re as tough as a lion.
ARIES: Throw in the towel.
TAURUS: Make them jealous.
CANCER: You are the worst at multitasking.
VIRGO: Play the lottery.
SAGITTARIUS: Smile!
SCORPIO: Take a lazy day.
SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 22 | LIBRA: Get a planner and balance your life. It will make tackling tasks a lot easier.
AQUARIUS: Your maturity astounds people.
CAPRICORN:Commitment is not in your favor.
PISCES: Adopt a pet.
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Orozco wins NCAA honor Junior earns the first NCAA player of the week title for volleyball
By Narine Adamova Sports Editor
It’s been only four months since Jazmine Orozco stepped up as a member of Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball team, and she has already become the first in the history of Waves women’s volleyball to be named NCAA player of the week. She received the award on Sept. 19, two days after earning the West Coast Conference player of the week honors. That was the first weekly conference award for the Waves this season. Orozco, an outside hitter, recalled that she has played sports since a very young age, mastering skills in not just volleyball but also many other sporting disciplines. “I’ve been playing sports for as long as I can remember,” Orozco said. “I played soccer for a long time, ran track, high-jumped and even tried basketball for a season. But I started playing volleyball in the 6th grade and I pretty much never looked back.” Orozco played for Illinois prior to transferring to Pepperdine for the 2012 season. During her career at Illinois, Orozco was named to the NCAA Austin Regional all-tournament team in 2010, and was titled the best attacker of 2006 and 2008, and MVP in 2007 while playing for USA Volleyball. “A few moments stand out in my mind as amazing experiences, all for different reasons,” Orozco said. She mentioned participation in the Final Four
of the NCAA Tournament with Illinois as one of the major highlights of her sporting career. Illinois reached the championship match before being defeated by UCLA (3-1) in San Antonio, Texas. Illinois was ranked No. 3 among the qualifying teams. “I don’t think I can pick just one, but the Final Four experience last year was unlike anything I’ve ever been a part of before,” Orozco said. “It’s right up there, for me, with playing for the Junior National Team for the first time, which motivated me to keep competing and to play in college.” As of now, Orozco enjoys the Malibu views and at the same time is trying to keep up with intense practice schedules and demanding classes. “I’ve only been at Pepperdine for about four months, but I’ve known about it for much longer,” she said. “I visited here in high school and really loved the campus, and the environment in general. So far it’s been a pretty smooth transition and I’m thankful for how welcoming the community has been.” Even though she has a very busy schedule, Orozco loves playing guitar, volunteering and watching football during her free time. “I’m one of those people with such a broad range of interests, I’d be happy doing a lot of things. Right now I’m just focusing on the season and my school work,” she said. Majoring in psychology, Orozco is “hoping to focus on child and developmental psychology” af-
ter graduation. “I would like to continue on with grad school, and hopefully get my masters in clinical psychology,” Orozco added. “I’d love to focus on child psychology, [and] work with kids, families and especially kids with intellectual disabilities.” Despite her passion for psychology, Orozco does not exclude the opportunity of playing volleyball professionally. “I am very open to the idea of playing overseas after college, if that option opens up,” she said. As a Wave, Orozco helped Pepperdine to move up to No. 14 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s Top 25, as she led the team to victory over Portland on Sept. 22. The game went extremely well, as Orozco registered her seventh double-double of the season with 14 kills and 14 digs. Moreover, she has reached double-digits in kills in all but two matches in 2012. “I think our team has come a long way together in such a short time this season,” she said. “I am just looking forward to being a part of this team as we continue to grow and play together. The physical aspects of the game really come together the more we are able to do that.”
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VICTORIOUS KILL— Junior Orozco is starting her Pepperdine career by receiving the first NCAA player of the week title for the Waves. She contributed to the team’s performance during the most recent match against Portland Pilots.
Women’s soccer trounces UCSB Waves’ fast attack in first half secures victory over Gauchos By Halli Spraggins
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A FIGHT FOR THE BALL — Waves fight for posession during the game against UCSB Friday, Sept. 21. Pepperdine got a win to make season record of 7-3.
The Pepperdine women’s soccer team faced UC Santa Barbara Friday on Sept. 21, 2012 in Malibu. The Waves continued their undefeated home record winning the game 2-0. After a heart-wrenching loss 4-0 to the Bruins Sept. 16, 2012, the Waves welcomed this challenge with determination. Junior Michelle Pao scored her first goal of the season 19 minutes into the game. Freshman Taylor Vargo scored the Waves second and final goal of
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the game just before the end of the first half, this was her first goal of the season, as well. Senior goal-keeper Roxanne Barker played the entire game for the Waves. She saved all three shots from the Gauchos. “This was a great response for us after last weekend,” Pepperdine head coach Tim Ward said in a press release. “We played well at UCLA, but we got punished ruthlessly by a strong Bruin team.” The Waves are now practicing in preparation for their trip to the East Coast. Saturday Sept. 29, the No. 20 Waves will face the No. 4 Boston
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Waves graduate signs on with Israeli team By Halli Spraggins
fense and defensive drills. Moving from one country to another is no easy task. In addition to physically preparFormer Waves men’s bas- ing for his new team, Darby ketball player Taylor Darby has had to prepare himself for signed a contract to play for the the transition. “You must preIsraeli national team Yokneam pare yourself mentally by getMeggido. ting used to being away from Darby played in all 32 home….” He admits that the games of the 2009-2010 season lifestyle of a professional athat Pepperdine lete is not an easy his freshman one. year averaging “Guys are alsix points and ways leaving teams You must prepare six rebounds and going other per game. yourself mentally places. The tranby getting used to sition is definiteHe made the being away from West Coast ly difficult. Every Conference place is different home... —Taylor Darby than the USA. You All-Academic Basketball player, first team his have to get used Israeli National Team sophomore to not seeing your year after friends and family scoring a total for long periods of of 194 points time.” It is hard to adjust in the season. Darby scored 817 to a new country and try to points his junior year scoring improve your personal skills. 253 points in the 2010-2011 Darby says that he tries to stay season. His senior season, Dar- focused on his career by going by led the team in scoring with to practice and “putting forth 12 points per game. He was a hundred percent everyday in named to the WCC All-Aca- practice.” demic first team again for the Darby originally planned on 2011-2012 season. Finishing playing with the national team his collegiate career with a to- in Uruguay, but after things tal of 997 points, Darby barely didn’t work out, he signed on missed the opportunity to be- with Israel. Although this was come the school’s 37th person not his original plan, he enjoys to reach the 1,000-point mark. playing for Yokneam Meggido. Darby was the eighth player in He looks forward to “learning Waves history to start in more about different cultures and than 100 games throughout his just seeing how other people career. live in different parts of the Darby recently left the U.S. world.” to join his team in Yokneam, The team itself is a very diIsrael on Sept. 20. Darby said verse atmosphere. In addition he believes Pepperdine helped to the native Israeli players, prepare him for the “physical there are also players from Topart of the game,” but he has ronto, Canada and San Diego, had to adjust to the different California. training strategies of his new After attending a few practeam. The style of practicing in tices, Darby is looking forward overseas teams differs from the to the upcoming season with typical NBA style. Darby says his new team. Yokneam Megthey like to do a lot of scrim- gido will begin their preseason maging and offense. Very little games beginning in October halli.spraggins@pepperdine.edu focus or emphasis is put on de- 2012. Assistant Sports Editor
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Great news this week: the NFL nightmare is finally over! After the ongoing bargaining stalemate between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association, a deal was reached: there will be a regular referee union crew in Baltimore for tonight’s Ravens vs. Browns game. Now that the problem is resolved, there is hope that the decision won’t bring any other consequences.
The NBA season is just around the corner and teams are starting to prepare. Training camps begin Tuesday, Oct. 2, and the world will finally have a glimpse into the new team additions made over the summer. Miami will officially introduce Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis to the Heat while Los Angeles brings Steve Nash and Dwight Howard to Laker nation. The Boston Celtics tip off the 2012 preseason against Istanbul on Friday Oct. 5.
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REACHING FOR SUCCESS— Former Waves athlete continues basketball after graduating in April. Darby will play for the Israeli national team starting in the 2012-2013 season.
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Waves fight back, beat Pilots
Pepperdine gets back on track after devastating 3-0 loss to No. 14 BYU By Narine Adamova Sports Editor
The Waves women’s volleyball team moves further this season crashing Portland Pilots (3-1) on Saturday, Sept. 22. Jazmine Orozko highlighted her performance with her seventh double-double of the season by 14 kills and 14 digs, contributing to the team’s brilliant victory. Freshman Taylor Racich managed make 15 kills, what brought Waves far ahead and added anxiety for the Pilots’ fans. “BYU was tough. But we knew they were a really good team, and I think it was good
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WAVES DEFEAT PILOTS — Junior Jazmine Orozco digs the ball as the Waves beat the Pilots (3-1). Orozco has been extremely successful this season. She led the Waves in a win against Portland on Saturday, Sept. 22.
to start out the conference season with a challenge,” said Junior Jazmine Orozco in a press release. Prior to this success, No. 14 Pepperdine had lost to then No. 16 BYU (3-0) after the tough struggle in Provo, Utah. The match resulted in the fourth straight victory for the Cougars, who became one of only eight undefeated Division I volleyball teams this season. The Waves are playing at St. Mary’s tonight and facing UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
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Universal Studios brings on the fear Gabrielle Otero & Nikki Torriente Life and Arts Editor & Creative Director
The opening of Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights on Friday was a red carpet celebration. Every year, Universal Studios starts off their Halloween season with a bang, and this year was no exception as horror stars and admirers alike flocked to the event. The premiere also played host to the Annual Eyegore Awards, which recognizes outstanding work in horror films. This year, the honorees included Oscar-nominated filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, who is executive producer of the upcoming thriller “Mama.” The film focuses on two girls who disappear into the forest the day their parents were killed, and the possible supernatural presence that kept them alive for five years until found by their aunt and uncle. The highly anticipated film will hit theaters Jan. 18. Chad Michael Murray was also honored for his portrayal of Nick Jones in “House of Wax,” as well as his upcoming film, “The Haunting of Georgia” set to release some time in 2013. The award for cult favorite TV show went to NBC’s “Grimm”; stars Silas Wier Mitchell and Bitsie Tulloch accepted the award on “Grimm’s” behalf. It was a family event, as the mother-daughter pair of Angelica Maria and Angelia Vale were honored for their roles
in the thriller series “Mujeres Asesinas 2.” The Eyegore Awards were also graced by last year’s Eyegore Award recipient, Alice Cooper, who stayed in character as he walked across the red carpet. Other stars present at the event included, Wilmer Valderrama, Bella Thorne, Sid Haig, Michael Berryman, Stephen Kramer, Bridget Marquardt, Bill Moseley, Diego Boneta and many more. Just outside the theater where the Eyegore Awards took place, zombies, vampires and other creatures popped out every so often to give guests their money’s worth. In between the mazes and haunted rides, a chainsaw or piercing scream could be heard among the crowd. These designated “Scare Zones” also include guests from Silent Hill, Toyz, Witches and Killer Klownz. Keep in mind, Halloween Horror Nights is not suggested for children under the age of 13. The park’s usually family fun and educational tram ride was transformed into the Terror Tram: Invaded by: “The Walking Dead.” Based on the AMC TV series, tram riders are dropped off in the middle of the famous Universal Studios’ backlot and have to find their way back to safe ground. But be prepared, guests come faceto-face with plagued zombies as they embark on this journey. Another highly anticipated attraction included the “Welcome to Silent Hill” maze. Based off the popular horror
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SCREAM QUEENS — Scare actors roam freely through mazes and the park to spook brave visitors. Universal Studios is open for the Halloween season with new and exciting mazes for park guests to explore.
video game, this maze will scare guests with creatures born from an alternate dimension as they journey through the community, now completely devastated by the aftermath of an industrial fire. Halloween Horror Nights continues for 19 selected nights, ending on Halloween night. Be sure to check out
their website UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/hhn to find out more information on available nights and ticket prices.
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Runs Sept. 28, 29; Oct. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31. Begins nightly at 7 p.m.; closing hours vary by night.
Visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/hhn to buy tickets; tickets bought online vary depending on day. Tickets at the gate gate cost $66.
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ABOVE LEFT & RIGHT— Halloween Horror Nights takes guests through various scenarious featuring noteable horror film creatures. Zombies from “The Walking Dead” took over the tram ride and turned it into the “Terror Tram.” BOTTOM LEFT & RIGHT— Alice Cooper’s maze takes visitors through a 3D creepshow and immerses them into the action. A horror film aficionado, Cooper brought his darkest fantasies to life with the help of Universal’s team.