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Sexual Students go mad for Madness assault reports increase LMU CARES spreads awareness on sexual misconduct as reported incidents increase. Julia Sacco News Editor

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The Department of Public Safety (DPS) received two reports of alleged sexual harassment, one report of potential sexual assault and one report of dating violence last week, as reported in the Loyolan’s online article “On the Prowl” posted on Oct. 14. While there is no clear reason for the increase in reports, those involved in the prevention believe it could be a result of increased awareness of sexual misconduct due to the LMU CARES campaign on campus. “It is very likely, and it is actually something nationally that has been part of the conversation on campuses…if you are doing a good job in education and prevention [of sexual misconduct] you will see an increase in reporting,” said Student Affairs Associate and director of LMU CARES Briana Maturi. Assistant Chief of DPS Patricia Coffelt also recognized that LMU CARES may have led to an increase in reports, as more people become aware of what constitutes sexual misconduct. “We are getting increased reporting from many different sources. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean it happened currently. [As a result of the campaign] some people may be reporting past incidents,” Coffelt said. Chief of DPS Hampton Cantrell echoed Coffelt’s remarks, stressing that the incidents reported may have happened in the past. “Because of the campaign and the national attention, clearly now there is a willingness to See Sexual Assault | Page 2

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This past Friday, students gathered in Gersten Pavilion for the annual Madness event. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams were introduced for the start of the basketball season, and dance teams such as Kuumba Beatz (pictured above) performed. In the LMU athletics dance competition, women’s softball took first place, followed by women’s basketball in second.

Art exhibit explores President Burcham societal perceptions speaks on ‘Change’ David W. Burcham discussed LMU’s growth and change in his last Convocation address. Carly Barnhill

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Students in the Art History course Curatorial Practices recently put on an art exhibit named “That Which is Seen.” The exhibit was featured in the Thomas P. Kelly Student Art Gallery from Sept. 29 to Oct. 17. Although students faced challenges, they came together to present the exhibit, For more on this story, see page 7.

Members of the LMU community gathered in Sacred Heart Chapel this past Thursday, Oct. 16 as President David W. Burcham delivered his last Presidential Convocation address. The theme and title of his speech was “Change,” and he addressed many different aspects of change that occurred during his time as president as well as upcoming changes for the University. Burcham stated that the goal of his speech was not to serve as a farewell, but rather to serve as a chance to look back on how far the University has come and where it may go in the future. He acknowledged that “we are in a fabulous place as a university” and that he is “certain that we are moving on the right track.” The speech touched on a variety of different transitions that the University has undergone and focused on three main points: academic

excellence, the Catholic Jesuit Marymount identity and university resources. He acknowledged that the University has grown and will continue to grow in these three areas. He also encouraged growth in diversity, identity and understanding. Junior communication studies major Tori Owens said she was inspired by Burcham’s speech and what he offered in his address. “I think that because LMU is in such a state of transition it was definitely necessary to address the topic of change, which Burcham wove throughout his entire speech,” Owens said. Senior communication studies major Bethney Bonilla was in agreement with Owens and reacted positively to Burcham’s address and to his presidency. “I think Burcham did a great job showcasing all the positive changes and progress we have made at LMU, but he also [shed] light on the many changes we still need to make and that’s what is important,” Bonilla said. “As the first non-Jesuit president, I think his presidency was definitely a change in itself.” Burcham explained that the Strategic Plan, which was developed and put into effect within the past few years, was modeled off See Convocation | Page 2

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report these incidents, sometimes even if they have already graduated,” he said. Cantrell noted the difficulties of investigating incidents long after they have occurred. “We have made a commitment that for any report received we will try to investigate it to the extent that we can; many times parties have moved on and it is very difficult to investigate. It is different when it happens presently and members are still part of the community,” he said. LMU CARES aims to provide a shift in culture, education and prevention of sexual misconduct, specifically in terms of defining what constitutes consent, as well as highlighting the importance of bystander intervention. “When we are willing to help unconditionally and step in and take care of each other, that is a huge part of the culture shift that needs to happen,” Maturi said. The overall goal of LMU CARES is to decrease the frequency of sexual

misconduct, and Maturi sees the increase in reporting as a positive sign that community members feel confident and secure enough to come forward. Maturi believes that campaigns like LMU CARES “help students understand the culture of misconduct and they now know that this is not okay.” “Students feel comfortable coming forward, knowing they will get the support they need and that we are a community that stands against the misconduct and that we won’t be violent and we will take a stand,” she added. DPS will continue its investigations into the current cases and will also monitor the overall number of sexual misconduct incidents reported on campus year to year. “This is an evolving area, that is for sure,” Cantrell said. “One thing we promise to do is to look at this to see if in fact we have had some [overall] increase from last academic year.”

of the three main points that he discussed in his address. The plan, he said, “is working,” and extreme progress has been made in those areas among others. He added that during the accreditation review process last month, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) team “commended the University for [the] Strategic Plan, its structure, its detail and coherence.” With his address focusing much on change, President Burcham also emphasized the fact that LMU has potential for growth in the future and that the LMU community is responsible for helping the University move forward. He expressed that remembering and committing to our purpose as LMU community members, will improve the University as a whole. “The best plan to more fully realize our potential is for us as individuals to commit to be better,” he said. “None of us should take this unbelievably fabulous place for granted. Our collective commitment to this task of bettering our individual performances is today’s obligation, essential to secure tomorrow’s promise and to more fully realize LMU’s potential.” While President Burcham stated that moving forward will not be an easy task, he maintained that it is necessary in order to ensure the status of the University in the future. “Overall, the speech was bit-

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President David W. Burcham delivered his final Convocation Address to the LMU community in the Sacred Heart Chapel on Thursday afternoon. tersweet because while we [are] accepting yet another change with our president’s resignation, we [are] also acknowledging what possibilities could lie ahead, and it was great to hear Burcham’s optimistic visions for our university’s future,” Owens said. Bonilla also commented on President Burcham’s resignation, saying that while she was inspired by his speech, she does not know where the future of the University is headed. “His words were very inspiring but it is hard to be hopeful that those changes that are still needed will happen with him leaving,” Bonilla said. “Hope-

fully, with his address to the issues, the community can move forward into next year with a new president and with a motivation to better LMU as a whole and fulfill his legacy.” Burcham concluded the speech with thanks to all who attended and a final portrayal of what he hopes the students of LMU will achieve. “We are a dynamic university with a powerful mission located in a world-class city,” said Burcham. “And our region and the world beyond desperately needs supremely well educated ethical leaders with deep moral convictions rooted in faith that does justice.”

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On Tuesday, Belles service organization is holding a self-defense seminar. Madison Joseph News Intern

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This issue, Asst. Editor This News issue, Managing Amanda Lopez sits Editor Dan Raffety down with “Straw sits down with Head Andrew Hat Man” Coach Max Good, head coach of thetalk Brumfield to LMU’s men’s basketball about his experience team to talkas about the working an LMU upcoming season. crossing guard.

Why do you like to wear your straw hat? To get the sun off my head…it’d be too hot, you know? That, and this is what I do all the time, even when I’m not here at work. I’ve got like five of them.

With the aim of teaching both women and men how to defend themselves when caught in potentially hostile situations and as a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the women of Belles service organization are putting on a Self-Defense Seminar. The seminar is co-sponsored by Pi Beta Phi and the Peer Educators program and will take place in St. Robert’s Auditorium tomorrow, Oct. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Junior screenwriting major Sierra Hegle, a member of Belles, will demonstrate the skills she learned in her 12 years of martial arts training. Hegle plans to focus the seminar on “situational awareness and how you can prevent things from happening to you, like how to hold your purse if you’re going to be out late and where to park.” Another aspect of the seminar will be how to get out of an attacker’s hold, and identifying pressure points, which are the weakest spots on the body. Hegle’s overall goal is to “provide some kind of comfort so [people] know what to do if they are ever in a situation when they feel unsafe.” Although both men and women are encouraged to attend the event, senior sociology major and Belles president Lara Dobson emphasized her hope that

the women who participate will come away from the seminar feeling empowered and confident. “Realistically, no beginner is going to walk away from an hour and half session an expert,” she said. “But I think the event really serves to engage participants in the active recognition of their bodies as secure agents of power.” Sophomore political science major and member of Pi Beta Phi Caitlin Pigott said her sorority chose to be involved because they recognized the importance of women learning self-defense and “love finding chances to support and help other organizations whenever [they] can.” Pigott is excited to attend the event because she looks forward to learning basic skills in case of a potentially hazardous situation.

Do you enjoy working at LMU?

Do I love it? I get to meet wonderful people everyday with different personalities…yeah, I love it. That’s just an understatement.

Do you ever see anything interesting at this crosswalk?

Are you kidding me? The orange wheel kid! That was awesome. I’ve never seen that instrument used in my life, so that was pretty cool. I saw him like half an hour ago and thought it was pretty cool.

What is your favorite part of the day?

My favorite part of the day? That’s a good question. Waking up, I guess. Best part of waking up, I guess, is Folgers in my cup. No…it’s just seeing people randomly saying, “Hey, Straw Hat Man!” That’s pretty awesome. Even growing up I had a nickname, but it wasn’t Straw Hat Man…so it’s pretty cool.

Do you like being called Straw Hat Man? It’s a nickname. I guess it’s just part of me. Why not?

Do you have any hobbies?

Yes, actually, I do. I love gardening. I have a garden in my front and backyard. And I love God, so I love the church. Also, I do promoting. I promote parties and concerts. That’s my thing I want to start doing. But I went to school for nursing, because I love helping people. That’s why I’m working so hard…to pay back student loans, so I can get my license and stuff going.

What is the weirdest experience you’ve had while working here? The ambulance. Yes, they almost hit me…just kidding. I’m just kidding, that was a joke. No, seeing the ambulance and the fire department come more than anything…this is school, what’s going on? I hoped no one was getting beaten up or anything.

What’s the best part of this job?

It’s meeting people on a constant basis. I’m a people person, I love people. Also, giving service to others.

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am respectful. I stopped when I heard No. I listen to my partner every time. I will do my part to prevent sexual assault. LMU CARES, and I do too,” reads a poster hanging near the bathroom in the Loyolan office. These posters, present all over campus, are part of the LMU CARES campaign put in place to prevent sexual misconduct, and as discussed in Julia Sacco’s article “Sexual assault reports increase” on pg. 1, efforts such as these posters might be causing an increase in the amount of sexual misconduct incidents reported on campus. As we looked over the Daily Crime log maintained by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in order to put together last week’s “On The Prowl,” everyone in the office was put off by the fact that there were four recently reported cases of sexual misconduct. Every week, the news staff looks over the log in order to report on various incidents, and the number of reported sexual assaults initially shocked us all. But as explained in Sacco’s article, this increase doesn’t necessarily indicate a rise in the actual number of sexual misconduct cases occurring on campus. Instead, there is a definite possibility that the LMU CARES campaign is helping people to recognize and report sexual assault – something we at the Loyolan know is not easy. While at first glance the LMU CARES posters might seem to state the obvious, they could help students to recognize what constitutes sexual misconduct and to feel comfortable coming forward. For instance, the aforementioned poster in our office describes a situation that people often don’t consider; sexual assault can, and far too often does, happen within relationships. Additionally, one of the events discussed in last week’s “On The Prowl” was an alleged sexual harassment case reported by a faculty member –

a further testament to the fact that no one is free from the possibility of sexual assault. We are not writing about this to instill fear, but rather to promote awareness. Luckily, LMU is not among the 76 universities currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for mishandling sexual misconduct reports. For this, we continue to be thankful and hopeful that we as a community can be transparent and forthright in our attempt to address and mitigate the problem of sexual misconduct. Because we are by no means free from the damaging effects that sexual assault has on every college campus. Up until this year, the number of reported sexual assaults at LMU alarmed many of us at the Loyolan – not because the number was high, but rather because it was so low. We believe that we have a very safe community and hope everyone treats each other with respect, but we are not so naive as to believe that sexual assault does not happen on LMU’s campus. We understand reporting such an invasive and awful crime to the same people whom you call when you’re locked out of your dorm room in your towel can seem a bit strange. But if there’s one safe haven to address these issues, it is the Department of Public Safety. Reporting to offcampus law enforcement is similarly an option. So maybe there was an increase in the number of sexual misconduct incidents recently, or maybe, as Sacco’s article discusses, the LMU CARES campaign has proven successful at encouraging students to report these crimes. Either way, if efforts like the LMU CARES posters prevent even a single sexual assault or provide just one victim with the courage to come forward, we here at the Loyolan think it’s one big step in the right direction.

Who wins: Acceptance or tolerance? Sarah Litz

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he Catholic Church is pumping up for the game of the season. This year’s trophy includes bragging rights on “the family” and more precisely, “Welcoming Homosexual Persons” into the Catholic Church. Following a long rivalry, two opposing teams, Tolerance and Acceptance, are competing head-to-head. The home team, Tolerance, is fighting for minimal to no recognition of gays in the Catholic Church community and holds the winning streak. Based in religious tradition, Tolerance has zero patience with new interpretations on who can marry who. The new team in town, Acceptance, is rallying many new fans that may prove to be the team’s secret weapon. The team believes in new views of marriage and is challenging the old school of thought. Acceptance and their fans are rooting for full acknowledgement and embrace of the gay community in the Church. Will Tolerance hold their ground or will the rivals, Acceptance, get the win? The report is released, and the crowd goes wild! But wait; was that a foul on the play? Referees take it backstage for review as we hold our breath waiting for the final say. What we have on our hands here, folks, is a very dangerous game. Last Monday, the Vatican released a “report after debate,” that is a current update on the two-week synod in Rome. All cardinals and bishops gathered to discuss views on “the family.” What ideals stay the same, what gets tossed out the window and what remains questionable will be determined in the upcoming week. Outrage is already being voiced after the release of a miniscule section titled “Welcoming Homosexual Persons.”

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The release of the document could indicate a softening of the relationship between the gay community and the Catholic Church. However, there is no clear decision yet. The document was a mere suggestion that the church could be more welcoming to the gay community stating, “Homosexuals have gifts and qualities to offer to the Christian community.” After the harsh ruling when Pope Benedict XVI, predecessor to Pope Francis, stated that gay marriage is an “inherent moral evil,” could the new rule of the Vatican be changing their mind? The referees quickly called a foul. On Tuesday, the Vatican released another statement saying it did not want to create “the impression of a positive evaluation” of same-sex relationships, according to CNN. The original report still holds true to Catholic roots by stating, “unions between people of the same sex cannot be considered on the same footing as matrimony between man and woman.” The contradictions highlighted by the report create a stark contrast between the two teams Acceptance and Tolerance. The ruling has the fate of two opposite groups at stake. On one end, the players’ strict roots hold them loyal to the team of Tolerance.

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On the opposite side, we have the new-age players bringing with them different ways to interpret the game. In our generation’s biggest rivalry, we now have the referees reviewing the final play, but are unclear how to read the rulebooks of the two teams. The Vatican is trying to find a middle ground between the two sides of debate, but there is a large difference between acceptance of a whole community and mere tolerance. They are opening the door a tiny bit to include gays in the community, but not outright endorsing, accepting or allowing the group to be who they are. The referees may try to find a middle ground to appease both teams, but for how long will a shared trophy be acceptable? What rules will they decide to play by? While the referees are in review, the crowd will simply just have to wait. The game may be witnessing changes in the rules, but no clear winner is yet seen. As the rivalry between Tolerance and Acceptance continues, our dangerous game may just move into overtime.

This is the opinion of Sarah Litz, a junior English major from Bethleham, Pennsylvania. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinion, or email dfeldman@theloyolan.com.

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ISIS does not represent Islam Probably Eating Hassan Abdulla Staff Writer @LALoyolan

SIS, or the IS. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, now just the Islamic State. The history of the group, which has roots going back 15 years, is more extensive than what is portrayed by contemporary media. Their history is easy to look up. It’s the merit of their philosophy that I call into question. ISIS claims to speak for Islam and the entire Muslim world; a group that can be measured in the thousands, speaking for billions. It’s not a crazy idea. The President of the United States, the Pope, various parliaments: they all represent and speak for disproportionately larger groups. There’s a key difference worth noting, though. ISIS was never elected. They are the equivalent of a despot, a group seizing power through the use of force and intimidation. They want to establish a Caliph, a cross between a Pope and a King, and a religious entity that hasn’t truly existed in centuries. Does that mean they don’t speak for Islam? They certainly have a considerable amount of support, though nothing approaching a majority. Their viewpoints, from a Western perspective, aren’t anything new:

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Kurdish refugees in Yumurtalik, Turkey, flee the advances of Islamic State extremists in northern Syria. Kill the infidels, overthrow the government, oppress the women, stop teaching arts and crafts in school, et cetera. It’s pretty easy to see these reoccurring themes and be happily convinced that Islam is a religion destined for self-destruction – though, with the prevalence of Islamic suicide bombers, their self-destruction is bad news for us. Last Tuesday night, four LMU faculty members – Amir Hussain, Najwa al-Qattan, Feryal

Cherif and SimonMary Aihiokhai gathered to discuss the question: In The Name of Islam? They addressed the question through the lenses of their respective areas of study, but failed to answer it succinctly. theology professor Aihiokhai summed up the nature of the discussion with a pithy statement many took for a joke. “I am not here to answer the question. I am here to confuse you the more.” ISIS is not the first group of its kind, and it isn’t

particularly likely to be the last. Rather than understanding the group itself, I’d like to approach the bigger issue, the themes that keep leading us back here. The Middle East is not a stable place right now. It happens. America hasn’t exactly helped. We’ve done some good; we’ve done some bad. It’s all but natural that a group like ISIS would show up. They want power. Who doesn’t? They want a stable government in

the Middle East. So do we. They are content, eager even, to use extreme violence without regard to humanity or ethics in order to reach their questionable goals. That’s crossing the line, to say the least. At the event, host and theological studies lecturer Lee Greenberg pointed out: “Anyone can call themselves a Muslim.” That’s true. History professor Al-Qattan asked, “Is the KKK representative of Christianity?” I imagine you wouldn’t think so, but the Klan thinks of themselves as excellent Protestants. I can argue that Islam is a religion of peace and that it strictly forbids such blatant violations of the sanctity of life. I can tell you that the extremist minority does not speak for the majority. I can tell you that this is what happens when you destabilize a region of the world for personal foreign interests. These are all true things, but none of them is truer than this: A group cannot be represented by someone who does not embody the values of the majority. As AlQattan so succinctly said, “We don’t need Islam, the concepts of Islam, or even an understanding of Jihad to understand the violence that ISIS perpetuates.”

This is the opinion of Hassan Abdulla, a senior biology major from Westchester, California. Email comments to dfeldman@theloyolan.com.

5 tips for being a pleasant bar-goer Lindsay Ognoski Contributor

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amily, student organizations, advertisements, movies, the news. All of these outlets have advised us in some way to drink responsibly. We have heard it all before: Don’t drink and drive. Drink in moderation to avoid harming yourself. If a friend needs help, get help. Basically, don’t be an idiot. However, what about the less serious side of drinking responsibly that is often forgotten, or is actually rarely praised in pop culture? This part of drinking is what I like to refer to as being able to have a good time, while still remembering how to conduct yourself as a decent human being. So often in movies and TV shows, characters are shown getting wasted in a bar, causing a scene, taking someone home with them and in the end are rewarded as the friend who made the night one for the books. So, from a bar waitress to a bar goer, I have for you five simple “suggestions” on how to check yourself before you wreck yourself. 1. Be nice to the bartender, and the bartender will be nice to you. If you’re going out any night between Thursday and Saturday, you should arrive at a bar well aware that the bartenders are going to be busy. They see you, they want to make you a drink, and they will get to you eventually. Stretching your arm across the bar top and frantically waving your hand is not

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Take this advice into account and a scene like this shouldn’t happen. Unless you ignore it completely, in which case please, carry on. going to get you anything faster, boxes outside are there to serve a. There are other people in the self-explanatory. But I’ll point out except maybe a crappy drink. other purposes. So, follow the bar besides you. the obvious anyway. If you know This also means you should know kindergarten basics and “put it back This piece of advice really comes your limit, you are not throwing what you want to order when the where you got it.” into play when the bar also doubles up on tables, standing up on bartender finally does attend to you. 3. Your waiter/waitress is not as a restaurant (ex. a bar and grill tables, dancing on tables, getting He or she will have other waving going to call you. or a sports bar). Chances are, there undressed on tables, trying to kiss hands to get to and can’t afford to No matter how much you might be a family or two dining out your waitress, getting into fights, help you decide whether you want think they have flirted with you to watch a game, and really would breaking things and getting thrown to get “shwasted” on vodka or gin throughout your time there, you are not appreciate their 5-year-old out. tonight. Remember, this person has not getting a call if you leave your listening to profanities all night. So again, from the bar waitress to what you want and decides when number on the tab. If you have had As college students, we need the bar goer, go be twenty-fun and and how you get it. So be nice, and a few drinks, your waiter/waitress to be conscious of how we’re fabulous. Just remember to pack you’ll get niceness in return. probably already knows too much conducting ourselves, which means your decency with your ID and 2. Don’t leave your drink in about you. Servers are there to work, ensuring that our behavior does not Uber redemption code card on your random places. you are there to drink, and there is interfere with the experience other way out the door. Just don’t do it. There are a big bolded line between the two guests are having, and constantly bar tops and tables in a bar for a that is seldom crossed. However, reminding ourselves that we are, This is the opinion of Lindsay Ognoskie, a reason. They are there to hold your a nice tip is always appreciated for indeed, in public. senior communication studies major from glasses. Random corners on the the effort we put into making your 5. Know your limit San Jose, California. Email comments to walls, bathroom sinks and planter experience as comical as possible. Honestly, I think this should be dfeldman@theloyolan.com.

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Students of Curatorial Practices present art exhibit “That Which is Seen” As part of the art history Curatorial Practices course in spring 2014, students got together to put together the art exhibit “That Which is Seen” at the Thomas P. Kelly Student Art Gallery which opened on Sept. 29 and ended on Oct. 17. “The theme of the gallery has a lot to do with perception and how society views individuals,” said senior art history major Lauren Miller. In addition, the artworks cohesively interpret how people’s reliance on their senses can alter how reality is perceived. Each student brought in a few artists to contribute to the exhibit.

According to Miller, there were difficulties that came along during the process of setting up the show, including a difference in students’ visions and the professor leaving the University at the end of the spring semester. Yet, the students were still able to come together and put on the exhibition. “It was a great feeling of accomplishment for myself and the other students as well,” said Miller. - Ivetta Babadjanian, Life+Arts editor

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Concept albums that will last for the ages Collin Vogt Contributor

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ave you ever heard an album that references a specific event that may or may not exist? Chances are, you’ve been listening to a concept album. Bands such as My Chemical Romance, Dream Theater, The Beatles and Pink Floyd have all produced concept albums. A concept album focuses on a plot-driven story, but other than that, there are no other rules. which is, in my opinion, what makes it so awesome. What’s so cool about concept albums is that the average listener may not even realize that they are experiencing one. But for the super-fan, those deeply invested in a particular band or musician, it generates an added layer of enjoyment and engagement. Here are some of my favorite concept albums. 1. My Chemical Romance: “The Black Parade” Yes, there was a time in my life when I listened to “The Black Parade” in its entirety on a daily basis. No, I am not at all embarrassed by this. In my opinion, “The Black Parade” is one of the greatest concept albums ever made in terms of the grandeur of the music, the depth of its themes, the universality of its emotions and the theatricality the band utilized to express the concept. The Story: “The Black Parade” tells the story of The Patient, a man who, at the moment of his death, witnesses his impending doom in the form of a glorious parade coming to carry him into the afterlife. It tells the story of The Patient’s life, his trials and tribulations, his inability to accept his death and his eventual embrace of his mortality and his transition from the realm of the

living into the realm of the dead. This album paints a beautiful portrait of an inevitable transition, one in which we will always despair over our failures, rejoice in our successes, cling to our lives and then eventually accept the end of our lives with grace.

2. Opeth: “Still Life” Opeth is, arguably, one of the most musically elaborate, progressive and intricate bands to ever exist. Each of the band’s albums offers a complex, genrefusing tone, some featuring ‘70s progressive rock themes, and others featuring all acoustic guitars, beautifully sung vocals and a tragically melancholic tone. But one particular album reaches further than all the rest, defying all genre definitions and expectations – and that is “Still Life.” The Story: Widely regarded as Opeth’s masterpiece, “Still Life” tells the tale of a social pariah, cast out from his village because they believed him to be heretic for questioning the authenticity of “The Council,” the ruling body in the village. Having been banished, the Outcast is forced to leave the woman he loves, Melinda, and live alone, separated from society. Many years later, after watching over Melinda from a distance, the Outcast discovers that she has become a nun for The Council and decides to return to convince her to leave with him, once and for all. The story continues to be fairly heavy and dark, but raises some very important points like the dangers of the religious ruling class, the destruction of the beauty of love caused by our struggle for control and the pain of having lost it all. 3. Coheed and Cambria: “Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness” Versatile, dynamic and more

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Alternative band My Chemical Romance is one of many bands that fused storytelling and music with their 2006 hit “The Black Parade.” The intricate narrative of this rock opera adds a unique flair to already good music. than a little eccentric would be the best way to describe Coheed and Cambria. Their music spans multiple genres and thematic eras, initially post-hardcore, but later moving into progressive rock. Their music is often comprised of hard rock riffs, strong choruses, power chords and guitar solos. The Story: The entire saga takes place at different points

in history from the perspective of numerous characters. The entire universe is a network of 78 planets and seven stars, which is referred to as Heaven’s Fence. The universe is held together by a mysterious energy known as the Keywork, which is eventually discovered to be the souls of all those who have died. The storyline may be confusing at times but you don’t need

background knowledge of the overly complicated stories in order to enjoy the music.

This is the opinion of Collin Vogt, a junior entrepreneurship major from Phoenix, Arizona. Tweet comments to @ LoyolanArts, or email ibabadjanian@ theloyolan.com.

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A Halloween movie marathon worth screaming for Abigail Goh Contributor @LoyolanArts

alloween is the season for ghouls, goblins and daring college students — and what better way to usher it in than by having scary movie marathons? Horror films come in many different forms, but the ones that have truly impacted and traumatized me to my very core come from Eastern and international cinema. For what this article is worth, I hope it becomes the same for you. Without anymore fluff, here are my top eight movies you should marathon for Halloween. 1. “Shutter” (2004) Have you ever played Fatal Frame? Or taken a polaroid selfie? Any weight on your shoulders you’d like to get off? After you check this out, I’m sure that won’t be the case for a long while. The film follows the story of protagonists Tun and Jane who get into a car accident with a young woman, and eventually find disturbing and mysterious images within photographs. Brought to you by the minds of Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom, “Shutter” has haunted Southeast Asian viewers for years since its debut. 2. “Ring” (1998) Since the 2002 American remake watered down some of the cultural narratives, the original Ring will punch you in the face

with vengeful spirits at their finest. The film is a classic supernatural movie that’s entirely unique to the Japanese culture it stems from; it’s a breath of fresh air that plays on themes about survival and exploitation. 3. “Coming Soon” (2008) The film seems to have a handful of rookie mistakes, but it is terrifying enough to make viewers cry. The movie’s hero, or victim, Shane, is a debt-ridden projectionist hoping to put his theatre back on the map. He attempts to bootleg an upcoming horror movie of a vengeful spirit and things snowball from there. Still thinking of late-night cinema runs? Bootlegged horror movies? Not anymore. 4. “[REC]” (2007) It’s not the first faux-documentary horror flick, but it does keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s infectious disease meets something more sinister, and leads you down a violent rollercoaster along with the main characters, a TV reporter and her cameraman. The film has been criticized for lack of character development or dimension, but then again, I guess it would be hard to have anything but pure fear on your mind. 5. “The Exorcist” (1973) It’s disgusting. It’s spooky. It’s a classic. It’s The Exorcist. The movie takes over with an allnew low for grotesque effects: contortion, extreme hurling and bloodied nightgowns. But it is not unintelligently gratuitous, and that’s what makes it all the more interesting.

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There are films from all over the world that are great for Halloween-inspired marathons. Exorcisms, ghosts and haunted houses; “The Conjuring” has it all to have you second guessing the existence of the supernatural. 6. “The Conjuring” (2013) The never-ending rollercoaster keeps you hoping for a drop. A beautifully crafted story written by the Hayes twins, with powerhouse direction by James Wan, “The Conjuring” is easily their best team work. There’s a good atmospheric dread that follows you to the bathroom in the middle of the night and doesn’t seem to let you (or the Perron family) go. 7. “The Shining” (1980) Not exactly terrifying on its

own or as compared to the book, but it’s still a classic with Jack Nicholson, the killer lead (pun intended). It doesn’t make you scream, but the concepts are hauntingly interesting. 8. “Audition” (1999) Well-known horror and obscenely gory movie director, Takashi Miike brought us a guttural adaptation of Ryu Murakami’s novel (from a screenplay by Daisuke Tengan) — long before any of his work was published in the English language. A middle-

aged widower is convinced by his teenage son to start dating and holding auditions for women to fill the “new” role as his wife. He soon meets an incredibly beautiful, intelligent and emotionally deep woman and falls in love. Too bad he’s too late to second-guess himself.

This is the opinion of Abigail Goh, a junior entrepreneurship and communication studies double major from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email ibabadjanian@theloyolan.com.

Social justice sparks student discussion Students share stories about how social justice has influenced their lives. Talia Baugnon

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The Intercultural Facilitators’ latest Justice Dialogue took place Tuesday, Oct. 14 and encouraged commentary and social action related to valuing the diverse human experience. “The change has to start with us,” said junior English major Olivia Rodriguez. Senior music major Andrew Butzen, connected with this. Butzen appreciated the challenge of taking what he learned at the event and summarizes: “Why are we all here? It’s because we have the hope that we can achieve something better. Social justice is the hope we can achieve that.” The Intercultural Facilitators (IF) are composed of 25 members that hold three to four events every week. They have been trained for a full year, specializing in conflict resolution. This August, they received the Community Impact Award from the Jesuit Association for Student Personnel Administrators (JASPA). The event on Tuesday night was in preparation for six months and sought to give students “a better understanding of what social justice is,” according to Henry Ward, Director of Intercultural Affairs. Rodriguez began with a

skit with her fellow facilitators, making multiple offensive, ignorant comments on race to present a blatant view of the pitiful lack of respect in race relations today. Other social justice topics were also discussed. Junior psychology major Sarah David strives towards a positive body image. Sophomore accounting major Alex Factor focuses on connecting with others through IF. Senior health and human sciences major Tiga Gutierrez opened up about his less-than-perfect childhood, which forced him to discover relationships outside of family. Last year, more than 100 plus people attended The IFs’ event but this year’s turnout seemed a bit underwhelming. What it lacked in quantity, however, the audience made up for in quality. “At first I was wondering what this was about,” said senior theatre arts major Erika Hoffman. “But now that I’m here, it’s interesting to hear about other people and what they think.” After introductions, the IFs asked the audience members to define social justice. The audience formed smaller groups to come up with definitions which were written down and revisited later when the groups wrote about and presented specific social justice issues such as homelessness, stereotyping and education. Halfway through the event, each participant was instructed to write down his or her five most important values. The partici-

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Students got together on Tuesday, Oct. 14 for the Intercultural Facilitators’ Social Justice Dialogue where they discussed what social justice is, how its impacted their lives and how they will apply it in their futures. pants were then asked to narrow them down to a single value. They then shared their remaining trait, which ranged from vulnerability, love, their relationship with God and hope — and why

they chose that value. Next month, a continuation of this series will be the Tunnel of Oppression and Hope. The event will be on Nov. 8 and 9 in St. Robert’s Hall. The IFs believe

that these social justice issues are far from resolved, and so encourage the community to come and join the conversation.

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the West.” Ultimate has quickly become the fastest growing sport in the country. Youth participation has rapidly increased, rising 36 percent since 2010. Participation amongst all age groups increased 13 percent in the last year alone. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Keegan Uhl, a member of the 2015 USA national team, an 18year veteran of Ultimate and a L.A. resident. “We’ve been waiting for a franchise since the advent of the league, and I’m excited to have a platform that showcases the talented athletes that play this game.” The sport requires a variety of skills, which attracts athletes from many different sport backgrounds. The game has the constant flux between offense and defense seen in soccer, the game flow and strategy of professional basketball and the athleticism, speed and playmaking required for football. Ultimate is a highly athletic, energizing sport with the core principals of integrity, respect and sportsmanship. “Ultimate is the most exciting sport out there at any level of play,” said Todd Krumpe, co-owner and vice president of operations for the Aviators. “It is a continuous highlight reel and a game like no other. I’m excited to be a part of bringing professional Ultimate to L.A. I want to showcase the game at the highest level, create a great fan following and hopefully inspire

others to play, watch and create their own highlight reel of memories.” The Aviators will be joining the Western Division of AUDL, which includes teams from San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and Salt Lake City. The team will also become division rivals with a new team from San Diego. During the regular season, one game per week will be aired on ESPN3 to bring awareness to the sport. The Aviators will try to become a “championship-caliber” team that is synonymous with all Los Angeles sports franchises. “Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world. A large part of that includes the storied tradition of championshipcaliber sports teams,” said Aviators Executive Vice President and co-owner James Park. “With the addition of a professional Ultimate team to our city, we will continue that high level of professionalism experienced here in L.A.” The excitement of this new team has already hit LMU; the news helped create a surge of new Ultimate players on campus. The Ultimate LMU, the Ultimate Frisbee club on campus, reported a large increase in numbers at its first meeting since the announcement. The prospect of a new professional team here in Los Angeles, and especially for such a unique sport, is quite exciting. Angelinos have not been known for rampant fanaticism outside of the Los Angeles Lakers, and in recent

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The addition of the Los Angeles Aviators has already had a visible effect on the LMU community. Ultimate LMU, the Ultimate Frisbee club here on campus, has already seen an increase in participation since the announcement. years the Los Angeles Clippers. It will be interesting to see if the locals will get behind this new team. The Los Angeles Aviators will be hosting open tryouts on Nov. 16 at Cal State University Long Beach for anyone who thinks they have what it takes to join the squad.

The goal of the Aviators is to bring affordable family entertainment through the game of Ultimate to the city of Los Angeles. Showcasing top-level athletes committed to sportsmanship, respect and integrity, the Aviators will be the city’s ambassador of the sport and

will help introduce new and young players to a game that instills these core values, not only in athletic competition, but in their personal lives as well. Jack Sullivan is the secretary for Ultimate LMU.

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conference play. “Winning the first game was really important,” Nitti said. “We know we can beat every team, but winning that first one was great.” Although the team wasn’t completely satisfied with its performance in Friday’s game, the Lions were glad that they were able to come out on top with the victory. “We didn’t play our best, but it was important to get the 4-0 shutout,” said sophomore midfielder Adrien Perez. “The more shots we take, the more goals we’re going to get.” Unfortunately, Madrigal was given two yellow cards in the game, which forced a key midfield presence to sit out for the rest of the match. St. Mary’s, a team that recently beat No. 1 ranked Washington, proved to be a much more difficult test for the Lions. Following a theme of its season thus far, the team seemed unorganized and struggled to start the game, which culminated in an own-goal in the sixth minute that gave St. Mary’s a 1-0 lead. The Gaels’ speed gave the Lions some trouble, as St. Mary’s darted up and down the field. A long ball lofted down the middle in the 33rd minute led to an open field for St. Mary’s, as they scored again to put the Lions in a 2-0 hole. LMU stepped it up in the second half and brought much more fire and energy to the game; they took

nine more shots than the Gaels did in the half. Both teams are very physical, and the second half featured a lot of contact, both before and after the whistle. “We can’t let the refs get to our head,” Perez said of the contact and lackluster officiating. “We have to come out fast, come out strong.” “It was a very typical St. Mary’sLMU game. They have a very physical, direct style. We played a better game in the second half,” Mennell said. The Lions could not convert on any of their opportunities, however, and suffered a disappointing loss to put their conference record at 1-1. The Lions could have used Madrigal’s playmaking in the attacking third. “Alvaro is a big piece to our team, and him not playing this game definitely hurt us. We didn’t come out fast enough, and it definitely bit us in the end,” Nitti said. The Lions have a difficult schedule ahead of them, with conference opponents Portland on Oct. 31 and Gonzaga on Nov. 2. “We have to be prepared for the fist fight. We want to ‘run hard from the front,’ like Steve Prefontane said,” Mennell said. Despite the Lions’ loss, Mennell is still optimistic about the team’s future this season. “We’re in a good spot, all our goals are still in reach. This group has shown they respond well to adversity. We are capable of going up there and winning in both places,” Mennel said.

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The Lions were able to start off their conference play strong this year with a 4-0 victory against the University of the Pacific. However, the team was unable to repeat this success as it fell to Saint Mary’s College 2-0.

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sports LIONBITES WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL LMU took on the University of San Francisco and Santa Clara University in home matches on Thursday and Saturday at Gersten Pavilion. The Lions beat the Dons in a close five set match with set scores of 25-17, 20-25, 25-27, 25-19, 15-10. Junior defensive specialist Avery Bush was a large asset to the team this match, serving a career-best five aces out of the team’s nine total. The team had a total of 13 blocks, with six block assists from senior middle blocker and outside hitter Litara Keil and seven from junior middle blocker and opposite Rachelle Suaava. The team hit .240 and held the Dons to .178. Junior setter Hannah Tedrow entered the week as the nation’s leader in assists per set. Unfortunately, the team suffered its first home loss of the season against the Broncos on Saturday in another five set match, scoring 25-21, 19-25, 9-25, 25-18, 16-14. Although the Lions were able to outhit their opponents .345 to .283, they lost a few crucial sets. The team fell in the first set to the Broncos but came back to win the second and third, holding the Broncos to only nine points in the third set. However Santa Clara came back swinging in the final two sets to nab the victory. WOMEN’S SWIMMING The LMU women’s swim team participated in the 2014 Malibu Invitational this past weekend and won eight races and recorded 31 top-five finishes. Junior Kristen Clarno won two individual events including the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:55.27 and the 400 IM with a time of 4:33.02. The Lions had three swimmers in the top-five for the 400 IM, with sophomore Hannah Calton coming in third and sophomore Kailee Mora coming in fifth place. Clarno, Mora, and Calton combined with junior Kristen Brennand, senior Kjirsten Magnuson and senior Kathleen Gore to win the 6 by 50 freestyle relay. Magnuson earned an individual win in the 50 backstroke along with four other top-three finishes. The team’s next meet will be held at home at the Burns Aquatic Center on Nov. 2 at 11 a.m., where they will host UC Davis and UC San Diego. CROSS COUNTRY The women’s cross country team competed against 43 other teams in the Blue Race at the Pre-National Invitational hosted by Indiana State this past Saturday. Sophomore Danielle Shanahan earned her fourth top-10 individual finish of the season and finished in 10th place to lead the women’s team to 20th place overall. The men’s team competed against 28 teams in the White Race, with senior Daniel Gibson leading the Lions with a finish at 29th. As a whole, LMU placed ninth with a total of 240 points.

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Lions have rocky start to WCC Men’s soccer wins WCC opener against University of Pacific and falls to St. Mary’s. Andrew Rezk

Asst. Sports Editor @loyolansports LMU men’s soccer played its first two West Coast Conference (WCC) contests at home this weekend, winning 4-0 against University of the Pacific on Friday, and losing to St. Mary’s by a score of 2-0 on Sunday. The Lions, WCC champions in 2013, squared off against conference newcomer Pacific in a game that LMU was heavily favored to win. LMU broke the seal early, as freshman forward Alvaro Madrigal scored in the sixth minute to give the Lions a 1-0 lead, which they took into the halftime break. “We know every game we have a target on our back,” redshirt senior and defender Craig Nitti said about the pressure of being WCC champions. “There’s no more pressure than we put on ourselves,” Associate Head Coach Mathes Mennell said. “Overall, the guys are really focused on the task at hand.” The floodgates opened in the second half. Junior midfielder Leon Prikhodovskiy, senior midfielder Sebastian De Rada and senior forward Dylan Seedman all scored goals to give the Lions a convincing victory to start off See M Soccer | Page 11

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Team captain Craig Nitti contributed greatly to the Lions’ defense to assist the team in a 4-0 shutout against University of the Pacific for their first WCC game of the season.

L.A. gains new professional team The Los Angeles Aviators, an Ultimate frisbee team, is L.A.’s newest pro sports team. Jack Sullivan Sports Editor @jacksull2

The people of Los Angeles have been begging for another professional sports team ever since the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Raiders left the city in 1994. Many other sports tried to fill the void, such as the Los Angeles Aviators in the Arena Football League from 2000 to 2009 and the Los Angeles Xtreme in the XFL, which only lasted one season in 2001. No matter which team arrived, the people wanted more. Angelinos can celebrate because a new professional sports team is coming to the city in the Spring of 2015 that can potentially fill the void. But it is not football. The Los Angeles Aviators will be joining the American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL) in the Spring of 2015. The team will be the 18th franchise for the league and the third team in California, joining the San Jose Spiders and the San Francisco FlameThrowers. “This is such an opportune time to unite the players here in L.A.,” Daniel Smeltzer, co-owner and vice president of logistics for the Aviators, said in a news release on Oct. 15. “There has always been such a spread of talent throughout the different club teams. We see this as the perfect way to put those players together, represent Southern California Ultimate, and field a highly competitive team…that provides L.A. residents with an exciting sports experience.” “California has been seen as the spiritual home of Ultimate for some time,” co-owner and team president David Conlon added. “It’s a privilege to introduce professional Ultimate to L.A., and showcase our top-notch, dedicated athletes to the largest city in See Ultimate | Page 10

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Juniors Jack Mulligan (left) and Patrick Donivan (right) square off during a game of Ultimate Frisbee in Sunken Garden. They are two of the five founding members of Ultimate LMU.