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Magis service organization presents its ‘Homeless Understanding Week’ as a way to shed light on the current situation of homlessness in the U.S. by simulating homeless living situations with sleeping bags, shopping carts and cardboard signs. In addition, students sleep in Lawton Plaza throughout the week to bring homelessness to the forefront of the LMU

The Lion’s Den, LMU’s student-run coffee shop, has been closed indefinitely due to an investigation of alcohol consumption by student employees, according to Director of Campus Recreation Trey Duval. Students were notified of the closure via a sign on the door of the Lion’s Den, which reads, “The Lion’s Den is closed. We apologize for the inconvenience.” Students quickly turned to social media, gossip app Yik Yak and each other to find out more about what happened. Duval and Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Carolyn Espinoza both explained that the Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported their investigation of the Lion’s Den staff consuming alcohol to Campus Recreation last week. DPS confirmed that their investigation began last week. Duval added that the DPS report stated there were several different instances being investigated and multiple students were involved. “We decided to interview all of our staff members to determine how often this occurred and how many individuals were involved,” Duval said. “While alcohol consumption process occurs, we decided it was best to close the Lion’s Den.” There are 53 Lion’s Den student staff members that are in the process of being interviewed by Campus Recreation, according See Lion’s Den | Page 3

Burcham to deliver Exploring ‘Journeys in Sound and Dance’ final convocation President Burcham will present last convocation adress; not to be focused on his departure. Zaneta Pereira Editor in Chief @zanyzaneta

As University President David W. Burcham prepares for his final President’s Convocation, he plans to focus on the three key areas he first identified in his inaugural address as president in March 2011, and which he was consistently revisited throughout his presidency. Since the general theme of the convocation is about change, Burcham plans to focus on “three specific areas in which I think we’ve made significant progress, but there’s still work to be done … continual pursuit of academic excellence, our continuing efforts to enhance our Jesuit and Marymount identity and the fiscal challenges that we face moving forward with respect to keeping LMU accessible and affordable to students.” During the convocation, which takes place today during Convo in Sacred Heart Chapel, Burcham plans to discuss not only

the significant changes that have taken place at LMU over the past five years, but also some challenges involving change that the University may face in the future. Although this will be Burcham’s final Presidential Convocation, he has been clear about not wanting his address to be focused on his departure. “There’s eight months left here, and we’ve got a lot to do. So I’m not going to make it a farewell speech,” he said. Looking back on past convocations, Burcham appreciates that preparing for the event “forces me to sit down and take a deep breath and reflect a little bit on progress made and progress yet to be made, and pull it together in a way that hopefully inspires the community.” Burcham stressed the importance of such reflection, saying, “Just like self-reflection is important for an individual, I think institutional self-reflection is also important, and so it gives me an opportunity to think a little bit about our institution.” He also urged the LMU community to take a moment and engage in similar reflection on where we’ve come from, who we are and where we want to be as a university. Senior English major Allison Croley plans to See Convocation | Page 3

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The Laband Art Gallery’s exhibition “Following the Prescribed Path” presented “Journeys in Sound and Dance,” which featured two different dance performances by dance majors, choreographed by LMU dance faculty. Pictured above are dancers forming a traveling wall for a piece called ‘People Wall.’ The next performance is on Oct. 23 at 7 pm.

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Den closing ‘a shock to us all’

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This issue, News InternManaging Madison This issue, Joseph down Editor Dan sits Raffety with sophomore sits down with Head communication Coach Max Good, Emily studies major head coach of the LMU’s men’s basketball about her Cordova team to talk about the experience working upcoming season. L.A. fashion week.

How did you get the opportunity to work L.A. fashion week? I actually applied through Project Ethos, who hosts the event every year. There were over 1,500 people who attended, and this year they supported Stand Up to Cancer. The event took place at Club Avalon [and was] presented by Glendale Infiniti. The evening raised over $5,000 for Stand Up to Cancer.

What did your job entail?

I was selected to serve on a PR team to work the event. This included working with the event coordinator and communicating with other team members about what was going on and what needed to be done. I was specifically stationed at the red carpet, and I was in charge of bringing VIP guests to their seats and making sure the event was running smoothly.

How long have you had an interest in the fashion industry?

I’ve always loved fashion since I was younger; I never really thought about pursuing it as a career until this year. I’m mainly interested in PR, so fashion is definitely a pathway I would want to go down.

Do you plan on pursuing a career in the fashion industry after you graduate?

It’s possible. I’m leaning towards PR and marketing, so I would definitely be interested in going down the fashion path of that. Everything’s up in the air right now, so I’m still trying to figure it all out.

How would you describe your own personal style?

I try to keep it timeless; you know, UGGs with denim shorts, zippered convertible pant-shorts [and] you can’t forget your rolly-backpack. Talk about rolling into class in style.

Who is your favorite designer and why? Juicy Couture. The velour matching sweatsuits are to die for. Plus their charm bracelets are really high-quality.

Which collection at fashion week were you most excited to see? Since I was working the event, I didn’t actually get to watch the show. I caught little glimpses as I was walking in and out, but I didn’t really get to see much. From what I saw, everything looked amazing, and I would love to watch the show one year!

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to Duval and Espinoza. “We are conducting interviews through next Thursday, and after we finish the interviews, we will determine the next steps to take,” said Espinoza. Three Lion’s Den employees, who requested anonymity but said that their views reflected the opinion of student staff at the Lion’s Den, provided the Loyolan with the following statement on the subject: “The closure of the Lion’s Den has been a shock to us all. We share your grief in the current status of

the Den and hope just as much as you that our doors open soon. We recognize that the Lion’s Den is an integral part of student life on campus, and we are dedicated to serving our fellow Lions. As our primary goal is serving the Loyola Marymount community, we are doing everything we can to hopefully have the Lion’s Den operating again as soon as possible. The Lion’s Den family would greatly appreciate the support of the LMU student body in this effort.” Duval stated that he does not know of any other similar incidents where the Lion’s Den was under

suspicion. He cannot predict what will happen in the coming weeks. “It will impact the future of the Lion’s Den, but I don’t know how at this early part of the interview process,” Duval said. “My goal is to maintain it as a student-run coffee shop.” DPS Chief Hampton Cantrell commented on the status of the issue. “The only thing we can say to this issue is that DPS did an investigation and have referred our findings to Judicial Affairs, and that is the status of where that case is right now,” he said.

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attend the Presidential Convocation and views it as LMU’s version of the State of the Union address. She believes it is something that students should make an effort to attend at least once. “Whether you like where the University is headed or not or don’t care, I think there’s value in knowing what our leader plans on doing in the coming year and reflecting on this past year,” she said. The fact that this is Burcham’s last Presidential Convocation is

particularly significant to junior English major Melissa Carver and part of the reason why she plans to attend. Carver hopes the convocation has a good turnout because “President Burcham has put a lot into this University, and I know students at LMU want to return the sentiment.” Carver also expressed her admiration for Burcham’s leadership as the first nonCatholic president of LMU. This view was echoed by sophomore communication studies and Spanish double major Jaclyn Ross, who admires Burcham

because “although he’s the first lay and non-Catholic President of any U.S. Jesuit university, he has made a noticeable effort to uphold LMU’s Catholic identity and perpetuate the school’s Jesuit traditions, especially during the heated elective-abortion coverage discussions held last year.” Ultimately, Ross noted that as the main representative of LMU, Burcham also represents her as a student. “As the face of the school I love so much, I think it’s important to hear what the president has to say when he reaches out to the student body,” she said.

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The California Catholic Conference (CCC) recently issued a formal complaint to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to what they believe to be civil rights violations committed by the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC). The violations stem from an Aug. 22, 2014 mandate issued by the DMHC, which informed insurance providers, specifically those at Loyola Marymount University and Santa Clara University, along with other religious institutions, that they must provide insurance coverage for elective abortions in employee health plans. California deemed these procedures to be medically necessary and is the first state in the country to pass such legislation. The mandate reversed an earlier decision that allowed LMU and SCU to eliminate coverage of elective abortions in their employee insurance plans. LMU made the decision to cut elective abortion coverage from its faculty and staff health care plans after the Board of Trustees

voted on the issue on Oct. 7, 2013. The exclusion went into effect at the start of this year. In light of the DMHC mandate, the University confirmed that its insurance will cover faculty and staff for elective abortions, effective from Aug. 22 to the end of the policy period. The formal civil rights complaint filed by Sweeney, Greene & Roberts LLP, who represent CCC, “urge[d] the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) office for civil rights to undertake an immediate, thorough and impartial investigation of the DMHC’s Aug. 22, 2014 directive, which is in direct contravention of the federal Weldon Amendment,” according to the official record of the complaint. The Weldon Amendment declares that states which accept federal funds may not discriminate against institutions and health care entities that do not provide coverage of abortion. This formal complaint follows a letter of objection submitted to the DHHS by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a religious liberty advocacy group, and the Life Legal Defense Foundation. Similar to the CCC complaint, the letter argues that the action is a “clear violation” of the federal Weldon Amendment. “LMU is not a party to the CCC’s complaint and, at this point, we have no further comment on it,” LMU Vice President

for Human Resources Rebecca Chandler said. LMU faculty members expressed varied responses to the complaint. James Hanink, philosophy professor and part of Renew LMU, commented on the status of the abortion coverage by LMU. “The administration and the Board of Trustees have been consistent in one respect: They have consistently demonstrated that they lack the intellectual preparation and the moral resolve to address LMU’s complicity in abortion, that is, the deliberate killing of unborn human beings,” Hanink said. “Parking and class scheduling get more attention. Personally, I find the whole sorry business surreal. Still, miracles do and can happen.” Anna Harrison, associate professor of theological studies, holds a different view on the matter and on how LMU should respond to situations that relate to the mission statement of the University. “I lament that we don’t as faculty, staff and students have a more sustained, formal conversation about what our mission identity means to us as a Jesuit university. I think to pin our mission on abortion as the matter around which we are all going to coalesce is enormously unfortunate,” Harrison said. With regard to the long-term significance of the complaint to

the DMHC, it is hard to gauge the legal repercussions of the situation. “I think this complaint could have enormous ramifications for the state of California and the United States because we have to see what this legal challenge leads to, because it could lead to a court decision at the highest level,” Harrison said. Both sides of the issue recognize the impact this complaint could have if it does progress to a legal level. “I hope that the state simply reverses itself; if it doesn’t, I sure hope it will be a lawsuit. It is hard to even put odds on what will happen. I hope that both complaints will succeed,” Hanink said. “But the ‘abortion distortion’ is hard to overcome. Since Roe. V. Wade there have been over 55 million legally sanctioned abortions in this country. Consciences are numbed and institutions are corrupted.” In contrast, Harrison said, “I think it is unfortunate that LMU could be known for significantly curtailing women’s freedom over their own reproduction. If we begin to meddle in the way that this complaint suggests we ought, I think that it is heartbreaking that this may move the whole country in the direction of limiting women’s rights.” The complaints stand as issued, and no further legal action has been taken thus far.

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here has been a frenzied reaction to a recent acceptance. Pope Francis recognizes the Vatican document that many interpret to importance of facilitating discussions reflective be a dramatic shift in the Catholic Church’s of the social times and shifting attitudes towards position on homosexuality. However, the reality is homosexuality. And now he’s not alone. As stated that the document is far from an official change in in the L.A. Times, “The document reflects the Church policy. pope’s bid to make the Catholic Church focus The document at the heart of this issue is the on a merciful rather than ideological approach “Relatio post disceptationem,” or “Report After to its followers and suggests that conservative Debate.” It is a summation of the views that have defenders of doctrine have been in the minority been put forward halfway through the two- at the synod.” week-long Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on The overlap between acceptance and the Jesuit the Family. The synod, a gathering of Catholic identity can be seen not only in the inclusion at the bishops in Rome, aims to discuss synod, but here on our campus The overlap between as well. The very existence the state of the family in the modern world. acceptance and the Jesuit of an LGBT Student Services The relevant section of identity can be seen not office and a Gender-Sexuality the report – one of 58 others only in the inclusion at the Alliance on a Catholic campus – is titled “Welcoming that the two are not synod, but here on our proves homosexual persons.” It begins: diametrically opposed. Coming campus as well. “Homosexuals have gifts and forward and openly accepting qualities to offer to the Christian the gay community within the community: are we capable of welcoming these Church does not mean chaos will ensue. In fact, people, guaranteeing to them a fraternal space in it is through this diversity that the fabric of the our communities?” While this may seem like a Church remains strong. Let us not forget that significant step for a Church that has historically Pope Francis came forward in July 2013 and said, linked homosexuality to sin, this is not the case. “Who am I to judge a gay person of goodwill who The document simply indicates that bishops seeks the Lord?” discussed the topic of welcoming the gay But we are hesitant to get too excited. During community during the synod. This discussion this synod, it was also made abundantly clear is significant as it demonstrates what TIME that they still denounce same-sex marriage and magazine called “a spirit of embrace, of mercy” it is nowhere close to being sanctioned. TIME that has been at the center of Pope Francis’s even called the relatio: “a relatively obscure papacy. However, the document is not doctrine; document.” Yet to imagine that the Church it is not final and it does not indicate an official hierarchy has taken the issue of acceptance of gay shift in the Catholic Church’s position on Catholics from the margins to the page signifies homosexuality as a sin. a shift just large enough to be a ray of hope for a While it may not be policy just yet, it shows a future Church steeped more in inclusive love than shift from the doctrinal to the idea of personal exclusionary judgement.

Embracing on-campus change Hella Opinions Sam Borsos

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t LMU, the only thing that doesn’t change much is the weather. And while it’s nice to be able to head to the beach in October, this means that when other things change, it’s more noticeable. As a junior, I’ve seen my fair share of changes around campus. A few examples include the new Core implementation, the cars driven by Public Safety (I’ll never look at an FJ Cruiser the same way again) and the different food stations at the Lair. Did you know there’s a bagel station now? That’s awesome. Some of these changes are good, and some are harder to adapt to, but the best way to go about them is to deal with them. Think about the two big changes happening at LMU in the next year: the removal of Convo from our schedules and President Burcham’s resignation. How will these changes affect our campus? Who will be president of the University next year? Will having no Convo affect student organizations who meet at that time? It’s tough to answer these questions. But since we can’t do anything about these, we should embrace them instead of worrying or fighting against them. I’m not saying that students should be silent when change comes their way – there are many cases in which students’ voices have made a difference. LMU students in particular have a pretty good reputation of speaking up when a change occurs that they disagree with. In July of 2013, for example, when the University planned to replace the beloved Coffee Cart by the Foley Fountain in Alumni Mall with a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, students came together on social media to stop it. Through letters to administration and social media movements, students gave voice to the family-owned business to help

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Instead of complaining about new changes at LMU, now is the time to embrace them. keep it alive. Without their voices, it might be gone. Even as recently as this February, students rallied together to stop a proposal which would have restricted access to the back gates at the Loyola Boulevard entrance. Again, student voices were heard. The campaign to #SaveTheBackGates brought awareness to the proposal which became the talk of the campus, and allowed students to come together again to stop a change they didn’t want to see happen. These are great examples of students’ words turning into action. However, in the next year, student voices won’t change the fact that both Convo and President Burcham will no longer be part of LMU’s campus. Students were shocked to hear that President Burcham will be stepping down from his position this May. And when the news of Convo reached student ears, many tried to start an online petition to #SaveConvo, similar to those that occurred during the proposed plans for the Coffee Cart and the

back gates. However, the administration stated that the decision is final. Big changes are coming to LMU. But instead of trying to win back Convo or stressing about our new University president, let’s embrace change. An open dialogue is important, especially when students don’t like decisions being made without their voices being heard. But we also have to know when to let things happen and see how goes. Many students love Convo and respect President Burcham, but these decisions are final. So, let’s relax until the next crazy proposal that we can actually change comes around – who knows, maybe they’ll try to close the front gates or add Saturday classes to our schedule. But for now, it’s time to hang tight and go with the flow.

This is the opinion of Sam Borsos, a junior communication studies major from Palo Alto, California. Email comments to dfeldman@theloyolan.com.

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Quit your Yik Yakin’ and start your yappin’ What the Heck Allie Heck

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he other day, I skipped my morning class. I’m not proud of it, but hey, life’s for the living. The good news is I drove to campus and made it to my second class of the day, and as I made my way up the elevator and down the hall to my classroom, I was in the company of countless students doing the same thing. Well, except for one small detail: I was starting off a relaxing morning, smiling from ear to ear and being open to engaging with those around me, while every single person I passed by was on their phone. I’m not here to say that we should stop living life staring at a screen; honestly, that’s your own decision. But what I do think what we are missing as a community – maybe even as a generation or as a society in general, I’m not really sure – is the act of connecting with people around us. I’m talking about the people that serve your lunch, walk by you on the crosswalk or sit next to you in class. I’m not suggesting that we need in-depth conversations with everyone we encounter – for God’s sake, I’m running from Pereira to U-Hall and ain’t got time for that. But smiling or acknowledging one

another is, in my opinion, imperative to cultivating a real community. I came to this realization the other day when my dad was yappin’ to me on the phone about how he had become ultimate – and I mean ultimate – homies with the mailman. One friendly exchange led to lengthy conversations, which led to intermittent gifts being left by the mailbox and, the next thing you know, every mailman wants to cover for ours when he goes on vacation and my dad is famous in a small town (actually

the ninth largest city in the U.S.) for being a decent human being. It’s a win-win, people. Now, this conversation actually gave me multiple epiphanies – the first, and most obvious, being that we should all reach out to those with whom we come into contact. Secondly, I realized that I clearly inherited this weird need to engage with everyone around me from my dad; it’s definitely a “Heck” thing. But I’ve decided it doesn’t have to be. And it shouldn’t be. Everyone should share in the greatness of having an incred-

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ible moment of humanity with someone. I make an effort to never simply ask for what I want from someone and leave when I get it; I try to ask people, especially those who serve me, about their lives because the similarities among all humans never fail to amaze me. And who knows? One of them could end up being my soulmate. That day, as I took the elevator back down to my car after my second period, I, as I usually do, spoke to the person riding with me. This time, it was an LMU staff member pushing a cart

from Roski’s, and unlike my fellow students, he wasn’t avoiding eye contact and scrolling through Yik Yak. Anyway, we started talking, and when he said that he was about to get off work, I asked him what time he had started. His answer: 4 o’clock in the morning. Yup, that’s right: While I had skipped my 9 a.m. class just because I didn’t want to put pants on, this man goes to bed around midnight and wakes up, for all intents and purposes, at the buttcrack of dawn on a regular basis,a as I would later find out through our conversation. Little did he know he had served me a piping hot reality check, which would not have happened if I hadn’t responded to his warm and open demeanor with a similarly welcoming attitude. The point of this article is not to tell you that I’m a good person and that you should be too. Trust me: I’m an awful person. Just kidding. But honestly, these interactions are kind of selfish. I am curious about other people and act on this curiosity by asking questions and listening to their answers. But these somewhat self-fulfilling interactions similarly cause others joy, and in the midst of midterm season, which in my academic career seems never-ending, I for one could use all the joy I can get.

This is the opinion of Allie Heck, a junior environmental science major from Dallas, Texas. Tweet commaents to @LoyolanOpinion, or email dfeldman@theloyolan.com.

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Del Rey Players’ director talks about latest play

Director of “Speech and Debate” describes play as funny and relatable.

a person, with a little humor sprinkled throughout. A lot like life. The high school teenagers seem to understand life better than their adult counterparts.

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The Del Rey Players opens its 2014-15 production lineup with a fast-paced comedy, “Speech and Debate,” written by playwright Stephen Karam. The play follows three high school misfits – Howie, Solomon and Diwata – and their mission to expose a drama teacher who seduces teenage boys. The students’ interactions and playful ploys are where this uproarious comedy shines with each character serving as a different representation of high school subcultures. Among the key themes are the transition from adolescence to adulthood, the nature of subculture and sexuality and the effect of the Internet on our social characteristics. “Speech and Debate” sports an all-freshman cast consisting of theatre arts majors Annie Barker, Dani Blackhart and Nick Pugliese and screenwriting major Austin Bruns. I sat down with the director, senior theatre arts major Maggie Wilson, to discuss her vision for the show. Cameron Tagge (CT): For those who don’t know the show, what is “Speech and

MW: It’s my senior year, and as an actor first, I never considered directing. As I’ve gotten more involved with the LMU theatre department, I found out what a great opportunity it would be, because I might not be given this chance to direct a full-length show again outside of school. I have the experience under my belt now. CT: Are there any specific moments in the show or that stand out to you from the rehearsal process? via Tyler Peterson

Del Rey Players’ stars from “Speech and Debate” include (from left to right) freshman theatre arts major Nick Pugliese, freshman screenwriting major Austin Bruns and freshman theatre arts major Annie Barker. Debate” like? Maggie Wilson (MW): Just something that’ll make people laugh. You don’t have to overanalyze or think too hard about the show. You can walk right into the theatre, sit down and find funny bits throughout the show. It’s relatable ... Students will understand the road these characters are on. Adults will be taken back to school times. There’s humor in all of it for everybody.

CT: What drew you to the show?

CT: What can audiences expect?

MW: I was literally laughing out loud as I read it on my couch at home. My mom was sitting next to me. I kept reading Diwata’s lines and cracking up. She said, “What’s so funny?” I read her one of the poop jokes. And she giggled, saying, “Okay, that is funny.” Sometimes potty humor works. Not a lot, but sometimes.

MW: Expect to laugh. Big issues are dealt with, such as homosexuality, coming out, finding your place in the world, teen pregnancy and more – all issues that college students deal with today in some shape or form. On the grander scale, it’s about finding, realizing and accepting who you are as

MW: In scene nine Diwata, Solomon and Howie perform a sort of dance/strip tease. It’s hilarious and surprising how they go about it. I was lucky enough to have actors who were super eager to do some tacky dance moves on purpose.

The show runs Oct. 16, 17 and 18. All shows are at 8 p.m. in Del Rey Theatre (behind East Quad in North Hall 102). General admission tickets are $10 and $5 for Del Rey Players members.

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Starting a conversation with ‘Dear White People’ Georgia on the mind Georgia Henderson Cartoon Editor @LoyolanArts Dear white people, Don’t be alarmed by the title. SFTV’s Monday Nights Series’ first film of the semester was “Dear White People,” written and directed by Justin Simien, and produced by LMU alumna Effie Brown (’93). The film chronicles the experience of four black students in a predominantly white, fictional Ivy League school. Or, as Brown put it herself, “a black face in a white space.” “Dear White People” debuted at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, winning the Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent – and for good reason. “Dear White People” is a fresh evaluation of race relations in America, but more deeply, it is a story about finding one’s identity. And it’s really funny, too. The film works as both an homage to and satire of African-American culture, poking fun at Tyler Perry’s “Madea” films, while stylistically imitating Spike Lee. I could get nitpicky about some awkward and coincidental plot points, but the film presents so many interesting ideas in so many interesting ways that it’s worth the

brief confusion. Perhaps most impressive is its portrayal of archetypes, rather than stereotypes, for its principle characters. Although the film relies on its tongue-in-cheek satirical humor, Simien doesn’t allow his characters to become caricatures – they are wholly human, nuanced and even redeemable in the end. They smoke weed, use each other to get ahead and cheat on their significant others. During the Q&A with Brown, a viewer asked whether the characters in the film conform to stereotypes or break them. Brown excitedly replied, “They were young, beautiful people having an experience!” In essence, these characters should be allowed to find out who they are rather than whether they fit into preconceived notions of blackness. Brown later explained what the age of director Shonda Rhimes has brought to television, particularly in relation to perceptions of minority women. Before shows like “Scandal,” “We were never deemed desirable,” said Brown. “We never had the cute boyfriends.” Brown and her production company, Duly Noted Inc., have created films that both practice and express diversity, something Brown considers incredibly important. LMU students who asked questions after the film expressed great empathy for the film’s protagonists, as many of the attendees were black or Latino. One student, who is Peruvian, talked about how

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The film “Dear White People” is based off of director Jason Simien’s experience in college and was released on Jan. 18, 2014 It was produced by LMU alum Effie Brown (‘93). she always felt like the “ambassador to her race,” especially at LMU. She was relieved by the film’s deceptive title – “Dear White People” is not so much directed at white people (although white people should definitely watch it) as it is young people of

color. So what is the purpose of a film like this? “It leads up to a conversation,” said Brown. So please, go see this movie. I want to talk about it.

and beautiful soul – it’s okay; he’s a friend. He told me Magis really wants to “bring back humanity to people who are homeless.” We shouldn’t look at them as a problem to be solved, but rather as people, just like us. According to Magis, the reason they chose Open Mic Night to raise awareness is simple: “Art, especially music and poetry, captures humanity.” Another great performance was from Notetorious, LMU’s a capella group. Being the first gig for their new members, it was pretty fun to see them get up there. At first, they were slightly nervous, but by the end I noticed they were really grooving and enjoying themselves. Notetorious sang “Creep” by Radiohead as they believed it captured the way society at large can look at the homeless, because the song talks about someone who is “alienated and alone.” That, and it was already in their repertoire. All the performers that night were

really outstanding, from the musicians to the poets to the comedians. I did not for a moment find myself bored or wishing for the end. It was a great way to raise awareness for the homeless. This is a really special awareness week at LMU, something I have participated in as an underclassman, and if you get the chance, I really encourage checking out the events. But if you don’t get the chance for that, go to Open Mic Night, which is held in the Living Room every Monday at 8 p.m. There are some really talented performers, and if you still say you don’t have the time, you’re lying. Seriously, go.

A voice for the homeless at Open Mic The Conor Report Conor O’Callaghan Staff Writer @LoyolanArts

his past Monday night, I attended Mane Entertainment’s weekly Open Mic Night. I made sure to time my trip precisely at 8 p.m. to park for free and avoid the dastardly Parking and Transportation goons. And for future reference, I prefer the word “frugal” to “cheap.” But I digress. This week’s Open Mic Night featured a special theme: The men of Magis service organization teamed up with Mane Entertainment to promote their Homeless Understanding Week, and throughout the night, the performers

brought something special to the table to tie into the theme. Regular performer senior psychology major Fred Labunikher and sophomore recording arts major Johannes Carpenter were among the first to perform. They really rocked Pink Floyd’s “Hey You,” combining acoustic and electric guitar with keyboard for a great cover. After their set, I spoke with them about their song choice. “It’s a song about reaching out,” they said. “He was really suffering when he wrote it.” They thought it fitting for the theme of the night, and I have to agree. As an avid music fan and dabbling musician, I found both of their solo sets to be phenomenal. Later in the evening, one of Magis’ own, senior civil engineering major Mookie Manalili, performed a spoken word piece he co-wrote from the perspective of a homeless man. I ambushed him and tried not to get distracted by his charming smile

This is the opinion of Conor O’Callaghan a senior film production major from Pasadena, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email ibabadjanian@ theloyolan.com.

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have,” Mora said. “We have been a closer, tight-knit group. We have been super encouraging, and that boosts up our aura and our confidence. We did phenomenally better than expected.” The team may be excited with its victory in the PCSC Relays last weekend, but it cannot afford to sit back on its laurels. The Lions have the Malibu Invitational this weekend and must be ready to compete. “I’m trying to get the girls on the team to swim a lot of events,” Adair said. “Normally, when you have a big meet, you swim in three events over four days. In this event, they are going to compete in six events over a day and a half. So they are going to be a little more tired than normal because they are swimming more events. It is just going to give us a read where we are on our training.” The Lions will have to dig deep if they want to gut it out in the Malibu Invitational and will look towards the team leadership in order to succeed. But what makes the team unique is that it is full of leaders.

“We all encourage each other and make each practice the best practice it can be,” Mora said. “We can never get that day back. In every single one of us there is a little leader because we have to lead ourselves to the good path, which will help the team achieve its goal.” The Malibu Invitational, as well as the PCSC Relays, are both great opportunities for the Lions to spring ahead of the competition in the PCSC. Unlike many LMU sports teams, the women’s swimming team is not a member of the West Coast Conference (WCC) because the WCC does not sponsor swimming as a sport. Instead, the team has joined other programs that do not have a league of their own. “I call it an orphan conference,” Adair said. “It’s comprised of schools whose own conferences do not sponsor swimming. So we formed the orphan conference with 12 other schools.” The Lions will have to take on their fellow “orphans” if they want to rise above the competition. and win a second conference championship in program history.

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back,” said Sponcil. We knew we were going to get a good pass, we knew we were going to get a good point. I really felt that, and I think our entire team felt that comeback especially during the Pepperdine game — that was something that was lost during the Pacific and Gonzaga games. And I think that’s really key to our success, just knowing we can do our job.” The No. 25 ranked team is now 4-2 in conference and 16-2 overall. With a game against University of San Francisco tonight and a match against Santa Clara University on Saturday, LMU’s game plan is simple. “Our main focus is just taking it one point at a time, one game at a time,” said DeWitt. “Santa Clara and San Francisco are both really tough teams, really competitive with us — always have been. So it’s just about bringing our game, battling them and coming out on top.” As always, Coach Black is careful not to overlook any team – his only thought right now is of tonight’s game. “It’s about San Francisco,” Black said. “Every conference match you’ve just got to stay with what you’re doing. Every match is super important.” After playing eight of its last nine matches on the road, the team is looking forward to this weekend’s games at its very own Gerstern Pavilion. The first word that came

out of team captain DeWitt’s mouth was a very accentuated “finally.” “It’s just so nice to compete in our gym and have our fans,” she said. “It’s just the atmosphere, you know? I mean, it’s our backyard; we’re here every day. But it’s comfortable to play in our own gym. So I think we’re all excited to see our

own fans, our family, back at LMU.” The team, playing San Francisco tonight at 7 p.m. and Santa Clara on Saturday at noon, hopes to see a lot of fans come on out and support. In return, Sponcil gives her word: “We’re going to give you a good game.”

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Freshman outside hitter and setter Sarah Sponcil had a great game in her first PCH Cup match. Sponcil had 9 of the team’s 49 kills against Pepperdine.

“Clouds hanging low in the sky, wind comes a-circling by How can we savour the wonder of this day? Laughter that dances on air, if you had only one prayer Would that a ‘thank you’ might be all you’d say…” – Linnea Good, “There is Your Heart”

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Senior Lise Soule had a great weekend at the PCSC Relays. Soule earned one first place and three second places during the event. Soule is in her first year at LMU after living in France and then transferring from Fresno Pacific.

Thank you Thank you President Burcham Thank you for your leadership of this great good place Thank you Chris for sharing Dave with us Thank you Amir Hussain and Joan Becker

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forms: simple and complex. It is very important to know the difference. The simple carbs found in foods like candy, cheeseburgers and alfredo pasta are these “bad” carbs. These break down quickly and elevate blood sugar levels and excess fat storage. Unfortunately, complex carbs suffer a bad rep because of these simple carbohydrates. No one should ever go on a “no carb diet.” No one. The complex carbs found in foods like brown rice, oats, sweet potatoes and veggies are responsible for the energy we need every day. These are digested slowly, stabilize appetite and contain vitamins and fiber that are necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Eating these complex carbs, so long as they are in moderation (as everything in a balanced diet should be), will more likely help someone lose weight than tack on fat. With more energy for the day, and thus for your workout, you’re more likely to put in twice the work. So next time you have that protein shake or eggs in the morning, heat up some oatmeal to complete your breakfast and get your energy up. 3. Only cardio will make you lose weight and burn fat. False. So false. Cardio is definitely necessary when it comes to burning fat, but weight training and a balanced diet are also crucial. Going for a run or hopping on the elliptical every day will start to slim you

down, but this slimming includes both your fat and muscle if weight training is absent from the routine. Plus, a lifting routine will keep your body burning fat long after your workout is complete. A welldesigned strength training program increases metabolism, which enables your body to continue burning calories at a higher rate throughout the day. This is unlike cardio, where once the exercise stops, the calorie burning stops as well. And of course, the cheeseburgers come back into play. If you eat a cheeseburger or pizza every night, your 45 minutes of exercise are as good as gone. 4. “I don’t want to build muscle; I just want to get toned.” This phrase is one of my biggest pet peeves. You can’t “tone” muscle. It can be gained and it can be lost, but there is not a “toning” option. This firming look that people are talking about when they reference “toning” is actually an increase in muscle tissue and a large enough decrease in body fat percentage so that the muscle definition is visible. Let me repeat “increase in muscle tissue” one more time. This means “toning” is actually made possible by putting your body through a strength training routine that is strenuous enough to tear the muscle tissue so that it can rebuild itself to be stronger. In other words, by training your body to be able to curl that 25 pound dumbbell for 10 reps, instead of comfortably lifting that 10 pounder

for 20 reps, you’ll begin to see more of that “toned” look you want. 5. You need water. No. You don’t need water. You really need water. We’ve all been told since we were children that it’s important to drink water because it makes up 60-70 percent of our bodies. However, we still underestimate its importance. Necessary for muscle development, weight loss and cushioning for joints, water is also vital for healthy skin, energy and productivity. Yet many people still take this simple, easy and free solution for granted. Instead of aiming for the recommended eight to 10 glasses a day (which I’m sure many of us never achieve), we should all set our bar at 15 or more. With a higher glass goal, not only will you gain more benefits if you reach it, but you’ll still see some improvements if you fall a little short. One trick I use when I go out to a restaurant is to finish my water glass before ordering a different drink. This way, I’ve got one down and probably a refill on the way. So whether these “myth busters” came as a surprise to you, it all comes down to paying attention to your body and understanding the effects of everyday choices on your well-being. A healthy body and mind is a happy body and mind. So stay healthy, my friends.

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While working out at the Burns Recreation Center, remember not to fall for any fad diet or faulty workout technique that seems to be popular.

FOR THE RECORD: On Page 12 of our Oct. 9 issue, a Lion Bite incorrectly referred to the volleyball team. The information provided was about the women’s tennis team. On Page 12 of our Oct. 9 issue, the story “Cycling in the ‘Heart of L.A.’ stated that CicLavia was brought to L.A. over 30 years ago. The event actually began four years ago.

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sports LIONBITES MEN’S SOCCER The Lions hosted an old rival, UCSB, in the last non-conference game on their schedule on Oct. 14. These two teams have historically played very close, competitive matches, but the Lions defeated the Gauchos 4-0 on Sullivan Field. Senior Sebastian De Rada scored in the 10th minute, and LMU’s defense held UCSB to just five first half shots. Senior Dylan Seedman added a goal and senior captain Craig Nitti added two more, one of which was on a penalty earned by freshman striker Adrian Perez, which sealed the LMU victory. The Lions open WCC play at home against Pacific at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17.

WOMEN’S SOCCER LMU faced St. Mary’s on Oct. 12 in a pivotal conference game. The teams battled to a 2-2 draw in Moraga, which leaves the Lions with a 1-2-1 record in WCC play. Junior transfer Morgan Hilby scored both goals for the Lions, but the team could not manage to break the tie despite taking three more shots than their opponents during the overtime periods. The Lions missed a golden opportunity when their penalty kick was blocked in the first period of overtime. LMU faces BYU at home on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m.

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Myths of exercise and fitness Lindsay Ognoskie Contributor @loyolansports

e’ve all been told what to do, how to do it and what good it’ll do for us in the end. But some of these “tips” may, in fact, hinder our progress and lead us in the opposite direction of our goals. The following are just five of the most common myths we as college students have been told about “staying fit.” 1. Stretch before you work out. Many people believe that in order to avoid injury, you have to stretch before you start your workout. This is somewhat true. In order to make sure your muscles are ready to start lifting, running or stair-climbing, it’s best to warm them up, stretch them and then begin your routine. Your muscles are more likely to be pulled or strained if they’re “cold,” or not loosened up by light exercise, before you begin stretching. So the next time you go for a run, don’t multitask while tying your shoes and doing a pre-jog stretch. 2. Carbs are bad for you. Carbs, or carbohydrates, can be found in multiple areas of your diet and come in two See Fitness | Page 11

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Volleyball sweeps Pepperdine Volleyball destroys Waves behind senior Litara Keil’s dominant performance. Kassia Stephenson Assistant Sports Editor @ksteph17

After a tough loss to Gonzaga, the LMU women’s volleyball team seems to be back on track after earning a 3-0 sweep against rival Pepperdine University this past Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Wells Fargo PCH Cup. After a series of road games and a pretty packed schedule, the team was able to get in a full week of practice last week, allowing them to work out some of the kinks and implement these improvements in their game against the Waves. “We actually finally got the opportunity to get some practices in,” said senior outside hitter Caitlin DeWitt. “The week before, we had five games in 10 days, so we didn’t really get full practice.” She added that the time off from back-to-back games most likely contributed to their victory. The Waves gave the Lions a challenging match, hitting .324 as a team. Head Coach Tom Black thought the Lions put up a strong effort as one of the Waves’ better opponents of the season. “They were definitely close games,” said DeWitt. “They are our rivals, so they always come out strong. It’s a battle for the top in the WCC [West Coast Conference].” LMU was able to come out on top against its rivals with close set scores of 25-21, 26-24, 25-23, hitting a team percentage of .337 with

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After a blistering start to the season, the Lions seemed exhausted as of late. A week’s worth of rest helped the team sweep rival Pepperdine by a score of 3-0 on Saturday. sets from junior setter Hannah Tedrow, who finished with a match-high 45 assists. Senior middle blocker and outside hitter Litara Keil led the team with a match-tying high of 16 kills, hitting an impressive .556 on 27 attacks. Freshman Sarah Sponcil and junior Rachelle Suaava followed with nine kills each to contribute to the team’s total 49 kills. “I think we were really prepared; we came in swinging and ready,” said DeWitt with regard to the team’s strong offensive performance.

“Everyone was ready just to take it to them. I think last year we lost to them in five at their place, so that was really devastating. Revenge—that’s what that was.” Aside from preparedness, Sponcil thinks the team’s ability to believe in one another and work as a unit was a driving force behind their success in the match against Pepperdine. “I think the trust kind of started coming See Volleyball | Page 10

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The Lions had a strong showing, taking home first place in relays at PCSC. Jack Sullivan Sports Editor @jacksull2

The women’s swimming team started its season in the best way possible when it competed in the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference (PCSC) Relays this past Friday. The team competed in 10 events and won six of them, earning the first place overall title. “We have been really working hard throughout September. This first relay meet isn’t a serious competition, but it is a really good tune up,” Head Coach Bonnie Adair said. “But we have good depth. It allowed us to be strong in each of the relays because we have enough able, talented bodies to put in a lot of different relays.” The Lions won the first three events they competed in. All of these were 3X100 relays that included the butterfly, the backstroke and the breaststroke. Sophomore Kailee Mora was in two of these three wins and added another win for the Lions in the 4X100IM relay later in the day. “I was hoping for the best,” Mora said. “I went into it saying, ‘Let’s just see where you stand. It’s a base point for the rest of the year.’ I went out there, gave my 100 percent and was very happy with the result.” The team also won the 3X500 yard freestyle relay and the 500 yard 50, 100, 150, 200 relay, working well together due to the camaraderie they built throughout the preseason. “I think that the team has created a bond together,” senior Lise Soule said. “We are all pretty excited about the chance to win conference. We know that by working

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Sophomore Kailee Mora was a part of three event wins this past Friday, helping the Lions take first place in the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference. together, we can reach this goal.” Soule had an interesting journey to LMU. She grew up in France, where she competed at the Junior Olympic level. Soule then came to America and attended Fresno Pacific University. “It was a culture shock in Fresno,” Soule said. “I was not expecting this in America, but [Fresno] was very religious. It was a small, private, Christian school. It’s not like that in France. It was also difficult being in the water because I was redshirting. Swimming is very boring when you cannot compete.” Soule eventually left Fresno Pacific and

came to LMU. After not racing this past year, Soule is making the most of her last year of collegiate swimming. She placed first in the 3x100 yard butterfly relay and second in the 800 yard freestyle relay, 400 yard medley relay and 400 yard freestyle relay. The Lions’ six wins and three second places, along with other strong finishes, helped them earn 104 points in the PCSC Relay. This was far ahead of the second place team, Azusa Pacific University, who earned 80 points. “We were ready to show off what we See Swimming | Page 10