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Rodeo lassos fun for students, Formal funds for philanthropy rush

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Formal recruitment for fraternities is revised to encourage participation. Carly Barnhill

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Lambda Chi Alpha hosted its annual philanthropy event, Rodeo, Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Bird’s Nest, which raises money for muscular dystrophy in honor of Drew Kurtzman, a member of Lamba Chi fraternity at LMU who died from the disease. Seniors communication studies major Emma Rinchik and senior management major Freya Craig took full advantage of the country-themed event.

Formal fraternity recruitment is right around the corner, and with the new semester comes a revised recruitment schedule that aims to make it easier on all of those who are going through the recruitment process, fraternity members and potential new members alike The formal recruitment process is for sophomores and upperclassmen, and this “new and improved” recruitment, as Greek Council Vice President for Men’s recruitment Max Fryer calls it, will take place over two weeks instead of the standard one week that it has been in the past. Although each fraternity will still host five events throughout the recruitment process, they will now do so over a longer period of time. This will allow for more locations around campus to be used for the events. “We made this change so that potential new members would be able to make it to more events and get to know more fraternities,” said Fryer. Greek Adviser Dan Faill stated that the change for recruitment will give potential new members more time and opportunities to learn about each fraternity. “Overall, it comes back to allowing the fraternities more time to get to know See New Fraternity Rush | Page 3

Not a typical ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Phi Delta Theta’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raised $10,000 for their philanthropy. Amanda Lopez Asst. News Editor @amandalo_

What happens when KFC and Phi Delta Theta team up with a whole bunch of ice? $10,000. If you have scrolled through Instagram or Facebook within the past few weeks, you may have noticed video after video of people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads. If these posts did what they intended to do, you would know that they aim to raise awareness for a disease known as ALS. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been all over social media lately, raising awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, an ailment which primarily affects one’s ability to control his or her muscle movement. The Ice Bucket Challenge has not only brought attention to this disease but has also led to an influx of donations from people who support research for a cure. According to the ALS Association, as of Sept. 3, $107.4

million has been raised as a result of the Ice Bucket Challenge. Phi Delta Theta, LMU’s newest fraternity, took note of how effective the challenge was and decided to host its very own ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Convo. By the end of the day, they had raised $10,000. When all of the Ice Bucket Challenge videos began to surface, Phi Delta chapters nationwide were challenged to participate and support the ALS Association, which is the fraternity’s national philanthropy. The LMU chapter decided to take it one step further—to not only challenge members of the fraternity, but also members of the LMU student body. Originally, the fraternity intended to simply collect a $1 donation from each person who participated in the challenge. However, the agenda changed after Phi Delta’s social chair, junior marketing major Bryan Rivas, paid a visit to KFC. After speaking with a representative at KFC about its corporate philanthropy, Rivas asked if KFC would be willing to participate in their Ice Bucket Challenge and make a video together. KFC agreed and, in addition, also promised to donate $100 per bucket if a KFC bucket was seen in the shot. See Phi Delta Theta | Page 2

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Members of Phi Delta Theta fraternity participated in the ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Ice Bucket Challenge on the Sunken Garden on Thursday, August, 28 during Convo. The fraternity, sponsored by KFC, was able to raise $10,000 during Convo.

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Rivas requested 100 buckets from KFC, in hopes of raising $10,000 for ALS. The day of the event, Phi Delta Theta sold and reused all 100 buckets, collecting $215 in donations from the LMU community and, therefore, raising $10,000 from KFC. The Ice Bucket Challenge is just one of many ways Phi Delta Theta plans to raise awareness for ALS – in October, the fraternity will participate in a walk for ALS. With the Ice Bucket Challenge being only the first ALS awareness event of the year, many members are proud of how successful it was. Kevin Cabano, a junior recording arts major and Phi Delta Theta member, acknowledged how effective these “challenges” have been at

raising money and awareness. “I think it’s great to see so much money being raised, both by Phi Delta and by people all over through the Ice Bucket Challenge,” Cabano said. “Most social media-centric activism doesn’t really do anything concrete, so it’s a welcome relief to me that this latest trend is actually making a real impact, and I’m glad to have been able to be some small part of it.” Junior marketing major Josh Mayfield is especially proud of his fraternity’s efforts to combat ALS. “When I saw countless buckets of ice cold water being dumped over my brothers’ heads, it brought joy to me knowing that each bucket meant we were $100 closer to defeating this disease.”

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Phi Delta Theta encouraged their own members, as well as members of the rest of the LMU community, to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge held during convo on August 28 in Sunken Gardens.

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BURNING QUESTIONS

This issue, News Editor This Sacco issue, Managing Julia sits down Editor Danmarketing Raffety with junior sits down with Head major Michaela Coach Max Good, Bushkin to talk about head coach of the her internship with LMU’s men’s basketball fashion icon and team to talk about the stylist Rachel Zoe. upcoming season.

How did you get an internship with Rachel Zoe?

I found the position on Lion Jobs for the advertising department for them, and I basically reached out to the lady and said I would love any opportunity at the company. She set me up with a few different departments to interview with, and I got a job in the editorial department.

Were you a fan of hers before you started working there? Yeah, definitely. I always watched her show and followed her on social media.

How was it working in the fashion industry?

I loved working for a company that encompassed so many different areas within the fashion industry and that allowed me to learn so much.

What kind of work did your job entail?

I assisted the editors with everything from editing pictures on Photoshop and entering copy into WordPress, and helped photograph still shots of clothes and work with the clothes.

Do you want to go into the fashion industry?

Yes. I’ve always wanted to, and this experience confirmed my passion for this industry.

What would your dream job be? I would love to eventually be editor-in-chief of either a print or digital fashion magazine.

Was Rachel Zoe how you imagined her? Yes. She was just as fabulous and funny as she is on TV, but she was more down-to-earth than some people might expect.

Do you have any advice for people wanting to go into the fashion industry?

The more internship experience you have, the better off you’ll be when it comes to getting a job because there are so many people that want to work in this industry and so it’s important to have an experience or quality that stands out.

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Fall recruitment ‘new and improved’ for all involved Fraternity Rush from Page 1

people and allowing potential recruits the opportunity to see all of LMU’s registered fraternities,” said Faill. Because the one-week recruitment schedule combined with a busy class schedule usually restricts some potential new members from getting to every recruitment event that they are interested in, Fryer and Faill are hopeful that this will help potential new members find the fraternity that will best fit them. “We hope that this will allow potential new members to get a better feel for the organizations, and at the end of the day we want

everyone, both potential new members and the organizations themselves, to find the best fit for them,” said Fryer. Faill, agreeing with Fryer, also encourages students going through recruitment to go with the fraternity that they feel matches up to their needs. “My best piece of advice is to check out as many of LMU’s registered fraternities as you can while keeping an open mind,” said Faill. “Go where you feel you’ve had the best conversation and your values match those of the organization and its members.” Students interested in learning more about LMU’s fraternity community and what each organization has to offer can

visit the tab titled “Fraternity Recruitment” on the LMU Greek Life website. Students interested in going through recruitment must also register to participate on this page. More information is also available on the LMU Greek Life Facebook page and the LMU Fraternity Recruitment Fall 2014 Facebook event. In addition, there will be an All Fraternity Open House during Convo on Sept. 9 in St. Robert’s Auditorium. Fraternities will hold their five recruitment events between Sept. 10 and Sept. 21. Interested recruits must register before Sept. 10 at 5:00 p.m.

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last year’s winners: Pi Beta Phi, Alpha Phi, Delta Zeta

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onsent seems to be the number one next Soul Cycle class. But before you follow buzzword these days, and we here at the clickbait, we hope that you rethink exactly the Loyolan couldn’t be happier. While what it is you’re doing. all viral movements run the risk of dying Imagine if this happened to your best friend off, we’re really hoping that with all that is or your little sister – what then? It’s easy going on within the LMU community and to recommend simply refraining from taking the nation, the idea of consent – emphatic risque pictures, but that misses the point. and uninfluenced – remains a buzzword for No person, celebrity or college student, a while. should have to worry about personal If you haven’t already noticed the various information being illegally broadcasted posters displayed across campus, the LMU without his or her consent. However, at this Cares campaign has made raising awareness of point in the game, the pictures have been consent a priority. Calling on taken and publicized for the the LMU community to “live world to see, but it’s up to us We’re really hoping ... the Lion’s Code,” one of the whether we choose to take the idea of consent main focuses of the program part in violating someone’s is to define and understand privacy. – emphatic and what consent entails. Just yesterday, September uninfluenced – remains a Additionally, as discussed 3., the California Senate buzzword for a while. in Cameron Tagge’s column passed a first-in-the-nation “Celebrity pictures expose bill that, if signed into law iCloud’s flaws” on page nine, the recent by Gov. Jerry Brown by the end of September, hacking and virtual publication of private would make college campuses adopt a photos of celebrities has been one of the standard definition of consent as “affirmative, most prominent topics of discussion across conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage the board. High-profile celebrities including in sexual activity.” This groundbreaking Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lawrence and Kate bill reiterates the idea that LMU Cares has Bosworth, many of whom live mere miles been spreading on the Bluff: Sexual assault from our campus, all fell victim to this crime. should not be written off as part of the college And that’s one thing we want to emphasize: experience. These photos were not leaked, but stolen and Be it an act of physical violation, or virtually circulated. This is not a scandal. This is a taking away someone’s choice, it is important sexual offense. And what it really boils down to remember that consent is more than “no to is consent. means no.” Consent is the acknowledgement Now, we get it. Sometimes, curiosity can that anything less than “yes means yes” get the best of you. It can be hard to resist the just won’t do. As Lena Dunham tweeted, temptation to sink your teeth into the next “Remember, when you look at these pictures juicy bit of celebrity gossip, especially when it you are violating these women again and involves people who you might just see at your again. It’s not okay.”

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Is LinkedIn worth linking in for students? Sam’s Slam

Sam Borsos

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hen it comes to technology, I’m old fashioned at heart. I would rather talk face-to-face than email or text any day. Personally, nothing beats the feeling of holding a book in your hands instead of reading something on a bright screen. Don’t even try to explain Bitcoin to me. As a result, I was skeptical about finally making a LinkedIn account, until this summer when I decided it was time to give it a shot. I had heard many different perspectives from friends and peers about the website: “If you don’t have one, you need to make one, like, today!” or “I never really use mine” or “I wouldn’t have gotten my internship without it.” I didn’t know what to think, because I was able to get a job and an internship this summer without having an account. But I’m from Silicon Valley, home to many of the world’s largest tech companies, so the idea of not having one made me feel like I would be in the dark if I didn’t at least try it out. I set up an account, and all seemed well. Even though it took me about 45 minutes to find a headshot of myself that looked somewhat professional, I was finally getting used to LinkedIn. But after I started to browse the site, my biggest confusion was -

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and still is - adding connections. Do I add everyone I know, like family members, friends and peers? Or only those I know from work settings? Is it socially acceptable to add someone you don’t know that well, or is it similar to Facebook; where you add anyone you meet? It seemed as though everyone had at least 100 connections, and some even had over 500. One look at my measly 13

connections quickly got me feeling the pressure to connect with a lot more people. But then, after furiously clicking, I started thinking, “Do I want quality or quantity connections?” I’m no expert, but it seems that unlike Facebook, a primarily social site, LinkedIn connections should be with those you’ve worked with before and who you know through professional or organizational

environments. I decided to add people from my classes, sorority, previous jobs and people I’ve at least had a conversation with face-to-face. Adding everyone you know from class and your hometown can show employers that you know a lot of people, but if you haven’t even met some of them, can it really be considered a connection? My mindset is this: If you were in

an interview, imagine your potential employer asked you about your connections. “I looked at your LinkedIn and saw that you know John,” they might say. “He’s a great guy. How do you know him?” Would you be able to talk about John? Or is he some random guy that added you from high school or a friend of a friend? Instead of adding everyone we know, it should be understood that you’ve at least talked with your connection. They might not be your past employer or fellow employee. But if you could say at least a sentence or two about them, I say go for it. Ultimately, connections don’t seem like the most critical part about LinkedIn or finding a job. Your previous jobs, work experience and interview skills are much more important. I don’t think we should get in the habit of adding everyone we know. It may look great to have hundreds of connections, but if you don’t truly know the person, it’s probably best to not accept. Rather than asking ourselves “How many profile views did I get this week?” or “How many connections do I need to look impressive?” we should focus on making meaningful professional connections that could land us interviews and, eventually, jobs.

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

Three cheers for proposed plastic bag ban Audrey Liviakis Staff Writer

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n American uses a disposable plastic bag for an average of 12 minutes total. 12 minutes. The cost of those 12 minutes: millions of barrels of oil waste, 1,000 years for full decomposition of each bag, the trapping and entangling or suffocation of marine wildlife and the deconstruction of our beautiful landscapes. Still, many resisted the local disposable plastic bag bans that have been imposed in Los Angeles and 149 cities in California over the past few years. Local bans have been easing folks in before the entire state takes the plunge. Now, legislation is one step away from taking that disposable plastic bag ban statewide and making California the first state to do so. The bill will slide across Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk in the next few days, giving Brown the chance to take a big hack into throw away culture and set an environmental precedent for the rest of the nation. After two years of heated debate, Friday’s victory in the senate was the turning point of the bill that seemed like it might never pass. Yes, it took officials two years to determine that the elimination of such a relatively useless and harmful product was a good idea. That’s because plastic bag makers who feared unemployment raised hell to save their jobs, store owners fought

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A new California bill could soon be signed into law, effectively banning plastic bags throughout the state. against the cost and imposition of change and politicians inflated the plight of poor families unable to pay the dime-charge for getting a paper bag. These arguments are somewhat forgivable manifestations of gross self-interest and shortsightedness – ubiquitous human phenomena that often plague human judgment. But, the most

ludicrous and unconscionable claims stemmed from a slew of Republican senators who called the ban an unnecessary invasion into the privacy of civilian life. Let’s just indulge the opposition for a moment and apply the conservative notion of self-regulation to single-use plastic bags. Americans have had years

to self-correct their reckless and impetuous use of plastic. Nothing has changed, despite pervasive education on its environmental harms. There certainly comes a point in time when someone’s personal preference for what they would like to carry their vegetables in should be outweighed by the impending disaster of climate

change and destruction of habitat and wildlife. But, it’s the American way – justified laziness and egocentrism. In the absence of an applied coercive force, people are far too conveniencedriven, entrenched in habit and unwilling to consider the long-term implications of their actions to change their behavior. Lawmakers tapped into this Pavlov’s Dog-like animalistic instinct toward reward and away from consequence, by slapping a fine onto using a paper bag. That changed behavior fast. This law has been a long time coming, and the governor would be completely out of his mind not to pass it. Why? Because California is a maverick, a trendsetter and a guinea pig for not only environmental law, but many forms of progressive legislation. We are at the forefront of renewable power, curbing tailpipe emissions and capand-trade limits. If the ban is successful here, it is likely that other states will follow suit. We have momentum on our side. In the grand scheme of things, with our atmosphere already at 440 parts per million carbon and our state virtually on the edge of a water shortage, the move might seem too little too late. But it is a start and will hopefully lead to the eradication of other harmful products one by one. What’s the next thing to go? Plastic water bottles. This is the opinion of Audrey Liviakis, a senior communication studies major from Kentfield, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanOpinon, or email dfeldman@ theloyolan.com.

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Author Dave Eggers talks “The Circle” Author Dave Eggers offers insight into how society’s use of technology affects privacy. Zaneta Pereira Editor In Chief @zanyzaneta

Dave Eggers, author of the 2014 LMU Common Book, “The Circle,” will be speaking on campus on Tuesday, Sept. 9 during Convo. Eggers is the author of six other books, including his critically acclaimed memoir, “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius,” and “Zeitoun,” a nonfiction account of a Syrian-American New Orleans resident who stayed in the city to help during Hurricane Katrina and was arrested and detained for his actions. Eggers is also the founder and editor of McSweeney’s, an independent publishing house based in San Francisco and the co-founder of 826 National, a non-profit that focuses on literacy with organizations across the country. In “The Circle,” Eggers imagines a world in the not-so-distant future in which a web company – the Circle – influences nearly every aspect of life around the world. Through the eyes of Mae, a new employee joining the lower ranks of the company, Eggers considers the impact of this sort of monopoly on information and opinion. Prior to his talk, the Loyolan had the opportunity to ask Eggers the following questions his work. Zaneta Pereira (ZP): What inspired you to write “The Circle?” Dave Eggers (DE): “The Circle” came out of many years of thinking — most of it unfocused and without any

clear direction in mind. For years I’d been thinking about where the Internet and related technologies were heading, and I’d been taking notes and even writing little scenes in my head, without quite knowing what to do with it all. It wasn’t until the idea of Mae occurred to me — that is, the idea of an idealistic young person starting on her first days at a utopian company — that all those ideas and notes seemed to find the right vessel. From there it really took off, and through Mae’s eyes, I was able to get at a slew of thoughts and concerns about the intersection of emerging technologies and privacy and democracy. ZP: What do you hope the Class of 2018, as part of a generation for whom digital connections are central and integral, takes away from your novel? DE: Ideally, as an undergraduate, you’re becoming a strong critical thinker who can look at any given system or paradigm and have a healthy skepticism about it. All of you who grew up with the Internet, and with social media, are in a precarious position: You’re native to all this — whereas I’m not — so you both know more about it all, but then again, it’s harder for you to see it with the same perspective as those of us who lived before the Internet. That’s a roundabout way of saying that I hope it provokes readers to think about how some of the possibilities, and eventualities, of technology can impact the rights of the individual — to privacy, sure, but also to self-determination. ZP: The trade-off between connectivity and privacy is certainly a large part of the novel, though what is striking is how little the loss of privacy concerns many of

the characters. Given that we are moving closer and closer to the reality described in the book with the rise of things like wearable tech, live-streaming and geo-tagging, what are some considerations you think the public should keep in mind as we engage with this kind of technology? DE: I’ll be frank in saying that I’m surprised at the level of surveillance we allow. Recently, college students have been telling me about all the apps there are out there that, for example, allow their parents to track their kids’ location and behavior — the sheer number and range of these apps is stunning. And the students are bothered by all this, but not so much. And this points to a new comfort level millions of people have with being monitored. I’m not judging it one way or the other — because surely the parents mean well, wanting to know their kids are safe — but a parent surveilling and controlling the behavior of a college-age person is definitely without historical precedent. The tools available have made many people veer into behaviors that would have been considered extreme even 10 years ago. ZP: As an education activist, what do you believe should be the role of technology in the classroom? DE: In all of our centers there are computers, but I have to say that they’re used sparingly. We use the technology when the students need it, but so many of the kids are under 12, and there’s no overwhelming need, for example, for kids to be doing addition and subtraction on a screen. They really have enough screen time as it is, so personally I don’t love pushing kids toward more screens.

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Eggers returns to LMU for the first time in eight years to discuss his novel “The Circle.”

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Modern feminism deserves a makeover

concept called misandry, that is, being someone who hates men. There are, in fact, feminists who believe in misandry, but the two do not go hand-in-hand. Every movement, regardless of its good intentions, has radicals. It is important, though, to distinguish between the two because no one should be afraid to characterize him or herself as a feminist. I must admit that I oppose the “wise” words of musician Pharrell Williams, who stated that men cannot be feminists. It is not an exclusionary movement, but one that advocates equality no matter one’s gender. It is especially important for younger people who claim that the fight for women’s rights is over. While gender equality has made much progress, there is still an imbalance that is evident in media, politics and the workforce. Let me clearly state that I do not hate men, nor do I believe women should become supreme rulers of the world. What I do believe, however, is that I should be able to turn on the news and hear our country’s leaders be questioned on the basis of action and character, rather than gender. I do believe that the glass ceiling should be shattered, and I do believe this can only be done through awareness and acceptance. Thus, I will proudly declare myself a feminist.

Poison Ivy Ivetta Babadjanian Life+Arts Editor @LoyolanArts

Recently, it has become increasingly difficult for individuals to define feminism. A new social-media based campaign against feminism, called Women Against Feminism, features a wide spectrum of women, many of whom are young women, holding signs stating why they reject the term “feminist.” Many celebrities, too, such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift have steered clear of being labeled a feminist for fear of becoming perceived as man haters. Put simply, a feminist is someone who believes men and women should be granted equal rights and opportunities. The notion of feminism, though, has been plagued with a negative stigma, which has largely been created by the media. How often are characters in film or television accurately depicted as feminists? Not often. Instead, feminists in the media are portrayed as women who hate men with a vengeance, wear nothing but sweatpants and grow out their armpit hair. So, yes, by the media’s standard, I would not categorize myself as a feminist. Nowhere in the dictionary does it state that hating men is a part of the feminist formula. That is an entirely different

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Many women showcased their support for the Women Against Feminism by taking photos of themselves with signs stating why they are not a feminist. Those who oppose followed the same procedure to spread their support of feminism and all it stands for.

This is the opinion of Ivetta Babadjanian, a senior communication studies from Glendale, California. Tweet comments to @LoyolanArts or email editor@theloyolan. com.

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Celebrity pictures expose iCloud’s flaws CamTagMe Cameron Tagge

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elebrities are people, too. And just like us plebeians, they eat, sleep, use the bathroom, fight, make up, fall in love, fall out of love, get bored and, from time to time, take some dangerous risks. Blame it on the “celebrity status,” if you will. The 24/7 pressure, attention and surveillance on every miniscule aspect of life can weigh on a person. I saw that firsthand. This past summer, Ariana Grande was at the Guitar Center in West Hollywood. I happened to be there, too, though I didn’t realize it was her until a gaggle of giggling teenage girls swarmed her, snapping Instagram photos. Grande just smiled. It was an awkward exchange. She’s standing right there, I thought. Why not talk to her? She is a person, after all. I made eye contact with Grande. It wasn’t love at first sight. It was sympathy. I saw bags under her eyes and a tired crease in the middle of her brow. This girl was worn out. I turned and walked away. No pictures. No autograph. No words. Since then, I’ve been called out many times by friends and family, all saying something along the lines of, “pics or it didn’t happen.” My answer has stayed the same: I didn’t want to bother her with pictures. She gets enough of that. Flash forward two months and “pics” are the hottest conversation topic. In one weekend, a celebrity hacking scandal smashed every social media domain on the Internet. Nude photographs and videos of over 100 celebrities, models and TV/film personas are

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Singer Ariana Grande is one of many celebrities targeted in the massive celebrity hacking. Grande denies the nude photos are authentic. circulating around the Internet, originating from the image-specific website 4chan. Ariana Grande is just another name on the list along with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, Mila Kunis, Victoria Justice, Rihanna, Jenny McCarthy and Kirsten Dunst. Whether you believe these photos are real or photoshopped, the entire scandal begs an important and reoccurring question. Not “What is wrong with celebrities and/or people these days?” Not “What does JLaw have to say for herself?” But, is iCloud really a safe place to store private information? Apple has assured the public that the hacked accounts were targeted specifically, based on personal account names, passwords and security questions. Additionally, linking iCloud to applications like “Find My iPhone” have played a role in the release of informa-

tion. The investigation of the unidentified hackers is still in process, and Apple has posted a statement: “To protect against this type of attack, we advise all users to use a strong password and enable two-step verification.” By all means, take Apple’s advice and use the various privacy settings iCloud offers. Use various account names and passwords only you would know. Set your privacy settings to where only you, on one computer, can access the information. Lock all your security settings so it’s a two-step security process. Back up your content to your personal hard drive only. Don’t link the information with anything outside Apple’s hardware and software. But, most of all, be wary of the information you choose to save to your files. Know that even with Apple’s assurance and iCloud’s

protective barriers, there are still teams of hackers that may manipulate their way into your information. You never know which ex-lover, mutual “frenemy” or random cyber criminal is tech-savvy and able to find ways into your personal accounts. Which leaves me with a bit of wisdom passed down my family from generation to generation: “If you wouldn’t show or tell your girlfriend’s parents, don’t post it.” Otherwise, a lot of stress can come your way. Trust me. I saw Ariana Grande’s pain up close and in person. But, I know, pics or it didn’t happen, right? This is the opinion of Cameron Tagge, a senior theatre arts and screenwriting double major from Rancho Cucamonga, California. Tweet comments to @ LoyolanArts, or follow us on Facebook.

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ever had. Traber was awarded AllAmerican honors and WCC Pitcher of the Year during his last season for the Lions in 2000. He amassed 338 career strikeouts, second best in LMU history. His 156 strikeouts in 2000 and his 135 in 1999 are, respectively, the best and third best single-season performance in program history. Traber also ranks in the top 10 for wins in a single season and career innings pitched. Traber went on to be a first-round draft pick by the New York Mets and played nine seasons as a professional baseball player. Scott Walter, Traber’s former teammate, will join him again in the LMU Athletics’ Hall of Fame. During his freshman year alone, Walter won WCC Co-Freshman of the Year, the WCC Player of the Year and a first-team Freshman All-American. As a catcher, he earned second-team All-American honors in 2000. Walter also ranks third overall for career home runs, tallying 36 during his time on the Bluff. He also ranks in the top 10 for five other offensive categories, despite only playing three seasons. Traber went on to play six professional seasons of baseball after being a third round pick of the Kansas City Royals in 2000. Walter and Traber went on a special run together. Though both of them only played three seasons (all of them together), they made

sure to make them count. The baseball team went on to win three straight WCC championships between 1998 and 2000, becoming the first men’s program to complete this feat in school history. The 1996 volleyball team will also be inducted this year. They became the first program in school history to win three consecutive conference titles and they also made a big splash in the NCAA tournament, making it all the way to the Sweet 16. One of the members of the squad was Kim Blankinship, who was inducted as an individual for the Class of 2007. The final inductee to this year’s class is not a player, coach or team. Dale Marini has been the official scorekeeper of LMU basketball since his days as a student in 1966. Though Marini graduated from LMU in 1970, that didn’t stop him from being part of the team. Being a staff member during the 198990 season meant he had to work to keep up, considering the Lions scored an average of 120.1 points per game – an NCAA record. His work with the Lions has led to him being asked by the NCAA to help rewrite the NCAA scorebook. This group of inductees will be honored during the men’s basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21 against Santa Clara University. The ceremony will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the 198990 Elite 8 basketball team, who will also be honored.

the best of teams, which LMU is. The Lions have been nationally ranked for the last couple of seasons. These games will be the ones worth watching. “The most fun game is going down to [UCSD] because you have thousands of people cheering against you. It’s fun to shut them up,” Etrata said. “I would definitely say USC is going to be a very good game,” Cuozzo added. “And versus Air Force. Those are two of our opponents who we are rivals with. So USC and Air Force are going to be big games for us.” Cuozzo is not exaggerating when he says USC will be a big game. The Trojans have been the undisputed champions of the world when it comes to men’s water polo through the last decade. They have won six straight NCAA titles and are hungry for a seventh. The Lions will have to play their best in order to beat the defending champs. The Lions could have a special season ahead of them. The team has not won a WWPA title since 2010, the same year they made an NCAA Final Four appearance. That means they are due for one soon. The team is under great leadership and should be taken seriously when it comes time for the WWPA Championships. Estrata wants the group to “grow as a team, develop great team chemistry and get back on top of the conference.” “I’m pretty excited for this

season,” Cuozzo added. “We have a lot of new additions with a new coaching staff and new players. I expect us to be pretty physical on defense. We are going to set the tone on defense.” The Lions will be hosting the WWPA Championships this year at the Burns Recreation Center. With home court advantage, the Lions will definitely have a leg up on the competition, especially if

they get some support from the student body. When a game is held at Burns, it will be important for all of Roar Nation to show up and support the team. When asked what he’d say to the student body, Etrata had a simple yet very persuasive plea to fill the seats. “Come out and support us. We are in speedos.”

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Sophomore utility player Matt Cuozzo’s leadership is palpable. Cuozzo has “been in this position before” and looks to lead through experience.

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Morgan Hilby

5. Do you have an embarrassing song on your phone that you just love? Probably “Call Me Maybe.” 6. How has the process of transferring been for you? It’s been good. The team is really nice and all of the girls have been really welcoming. 7. Was it helpful having another transfer with you on the team? Yes, it was. We actually played club together so I knew [Callie Taylor] before, so it was like having an automatic friend.

Sport: Soccer Major: Sociology

Class: Junior Hometown: Santa Clarita, CA

8.If you didn’t play soccer, which sport would you probably play? I probably would’ve done swimming. I was on the swim team and did all of that until high school.

1. What first got you into soccer? I first got into soccer when I was four. My dad was my coach, and he just thought that I should try

9. How would you describe your play style?

it out and I ended up loving it.

My play style? I play a lot with my back to the goal and I’m really aggressive, I think. I hold the ball and lay them off to players.

2. Have you ever played any other position? Yeah, I actually hated forward and I actually liked goalie a lot. Then when I got to middle school I

10. How do you relax off of the field?

switched to midfield and then to forward.

I love going to the beach and surfing with my dad. It’s kind of what I do. Whenever I have a free morning, I always go surfing with him.

3. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Yes, I have to wear the same color pre-wrap every game and I always have to talk to my mom on

11. Do you think you have a celebrity look alike?

the phone before my game.

I’ve gotten that girl from “Twilight” a lot – Kristen Stewart – and the girl from “The Fault in Our Stars” (Shailene Woodley) when she had long hair, not short.

4. What is your favorite place on campus? What is that really good food place in U-Hall?

12. What was the last book you read?

Crimson Lion or Roski’s?

I think it was “Home” by Toni Morrison.

Roski’s. Yes that’s my fave. Information Compiled by Jack Sullivan, Sports Editor; Graphic: Sydney Franz | Loyolan

LION SPORTS

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they relied on her. Saturday’s second straight set win of 25-14, 25-16, 25-19 raised their hitting percentage from the previous day to .400 and displayed yet another standout performance from DeWitt and junior Amber Mirabello. Though the team had to work a little harder in the third set to earn the shutout, they were able to pull through with help from Sponcil’s valuable play in the final set. The final match on Saturday evening against UCLA brought in the biggest fan turnout of the tournament and gave the Lions the energy to surge through for the win. The Lions didn’t falter under pressure and battled out a close 3-0 victory against UCLA, winning the sets 25-19, 25-22, 25-23. The team hit .247 in the match, keeping their opponents at .202 to get the win. The victory is quite an accomplishment, as the team had not beaten UCLA since 1986. “I was happy they won. I was just glad they pushed through,” said Head Coach Tom Black. The victory was one for the books and created an exciting atmosphere on the court, especially due to the large fan presence. “It was awesome, especially against UCLA; it really, really made a difference,” said Mirabello. “It was so much more fun with people here, people cheering us on and people to cheer with. It definitely made

a difference and we fed off their energy a lot.” Although the win against UCLA and the overall tournament success indicates a bright future, the team is cautious of maintaining high hopes and do not want to get ahead of themselves. “A big focus for us is playing every single game the same and no matter what the outcome is, we can be happy with the way we played and say we played a hard match,” said DeWitt. “If someone is just genuinely better than us, I think we’re okay with that.” DeWitt, surprised and honored to receive the title this weekend of Tournament MVP, earned a team-best 31 kills during the tournament. “It honestly kind of caught me by surprise, but I’m really honored at the same time,” said DeWitt. “My head coach told me yesterday when I came into his office and I had no clue. So it was a really awesome feeling to be able to get that.” Starting off 3-0 and undefeated has set LMU apart as a team to watch out for during the season. “I think it says we have a chance to be good,” said Black. “We started strong. The nice thing about the first weekend is you learn a lot and you get to see what you want to work. So now it’s just about building on it. It’s all about how we approach each day.” The team is off to a successful

start no doubt, however it is not the time to get complacent. They still have their work cut out for them and certain areas of improvement to focus in on. “There’s always room for improvement with serving and passing,” said DeWitt. “Another thing we’ve been really doing a lot of work with is out-of-system swings. We’re not able to run the speed that we want to. So thats the main focuses we’ve been working on these past couple weeks.” Black affirmed that passing and speed were two crucial focus points. “We want to see if we can get our speed better and better, we want to see if we can get certain parts of our offense sharper – just see some consistency and the instensity in how we can compete.” Although there is still an entire season ahead of them, the team is optimistic about the future. In comparison to last year, Mirabello is confident in a change that will bring positive results. “This year it’s really different; you can feel it,” said Mirabello. “I think the most exciting thing for me is just what it means for the rest of the year. It just makes everything in the future look so much brighter than it did last year. It’s just awesome.” The team travels to Sacramento this coming weekend to play UC Santa Barbara on Friday and both Sacramento and Fresno State on Saturday.

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Senior outside hitter Caitlin DeWitt propelled the Lions in the LAX Classic. Leading the team in kills and adding four aces, DeWitt was named MVP.

sports LIONBITES MEN’S SOCCER The John Rennie/ Nike Invitational AllTournament Team included Senior defender Craig Nitti and sophomore midfielder Adrien LMU Athletics Perez. The two players’ work in the games last weekend earned them this title. Nitti held a strong defensive line for the Lions, only allowing two goals in total for both weekends’ games. Perez was able to get four shots on goal, one of which went in to tie the Duke game last Friday night. WOMEN’S SOCCER The team road tripped up to Oregon this past weekend and the results moved their record to 2-1-1 overall. Friday’s game in Corvallis resulted in a 0-0 tie against Oregon State. Although LMU out shot Oregon State, the Lions couldn’t catch a break. Sunday’s game was a close 0-0 until Oregon got a goal through, defeating LMU 1-0 off of a corner kick.

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Volleyball mops up in sweep

LMU starts season with a three-game sweep at Gersten Pavilion this past weekend. Kassia Stephenson Asst. Sports Editor @ksteph17

Women’s volleyball started the season off strong this past weekend, championing the Concourse Hotel at the LAX Classic tournament with an impressive 3-0 sweep. The tournament took place on home turf at Gersten Pavilion, and the Lions walked away proud with a solid start to the season. Consistency was a strong suit in their matches, as the Lions’ performed straight set wins against LIU Brooklyn, Binghamton University and UCLA, for a final score of 3-0. Their first match on Friday night against LIU Brooklyn kicked off the season, and the Lions earned 25-11, 2516, 25-12 set wins. They had a .326 hitting percentage, largely due to the work of seniors Litara Keil and Caitlin DeWitt. Freshman Kristen Castellanos’ debut on the court promised a bright future for the team’s youth, with her standout dig to keep a ball live highlighting her night. Freshman Sarah Sponcil’s performance was yet another display of the team’s depth in newcomers, proving to play a vital role on Saturday against Binghamton for their second match. With 11 kills, 18 errorless swings, and a .611 hitting percentage, Sponcil attributed her successful play to focusing primarily on fundamentals the team had been practicing: “Facing the ball, making sure you’re reading their shoulder and just working my way around the block,” she said. Another huge focus of hers, Sponcil said, was being there for her team, and relying on them as much as

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Five people and one team will make up the LMU Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015. Jack Sullivan Sports Editor @JackSull2

The LMU Athletics’ Hall of Fame will need a little more space as four former athletes, an official and a team will be inducted as the Class of 2015. This honor is given to players, teams and others who have significantly impacted a program here at LMU. Jason D’Amore (’08) was a leader for men’s golf in the mid-2000s. He is the only golfer in program history to be awarded four first team All-West Coast Conference (WCC) honors during his time at LMU and the sixth athlete in school history to accomplish this feat. In addition to these individual awards, D’Amore also led the golf team to its first WCC Championship in 2006. Laura Mickelson (’08) ran both cross country and track for the Lions. She was the first female to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Track Championships at LMU by finishing 22nd in the prelims for the 5,000-meter race. On top of this, she also earned three consecutive All-WCC honors. Mickelson went on to win the individual WCC championship in 2006 and followed it up with a seventh-place finish at the NCAA Regionals and a 50th place at the NCAA Championships later that year. Baseball will see two of its former players and teammates inducted this year. Billy Traber (1998-2000) is one of the best and most decorated pitchers that the Lions have See Hall of Fame | Page 10

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The LMU volleyball team took complete control as they dominated the competition. Winning all of their games 3-0 allowed them to start the year undefeated.

Men’s water polo ventures to La Jolla to compete in the UCSD Triton Invitational. Jack Sullivan Sports Editor @JackSull2

The LMU men’s water polo team kicks off it’s 2014 season this weekend, travelling down to La Jolla, California to compete in the UCSD Triton Invitational. With two games on Saturday and two games on Sunday, the Lions are in for a jam-packed weekend that is not for the faint of heart. “For this weekend’s games, Friday we are going to have to loosen out, and then we are really just going to focus one game at a time,” sophomore utility player Matt Cuozzo said. “Every team is very different. Each team has their own set plays and set ways that they like to play. We are just going to focus on our first game. We are going to focus on the defensive part and communicating with each other.” The team will be taking on some serious competition this weekend in the pool as it faces UC Irvine and the University of the Pacific on Saturday, follwed by Long Beach State and UCLA on Sunday. This tournament could act as a springboard to propel the Lions into a great season. “It’s still really early in the season. We are going to see what we can do,” redshirt junior Kyle Etrata said. “[We will] just take it one game at a time and see if we can get out with a win or two.” This year’s team, due to a combination

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The men’s water polo team’s training will finally be tested as the Lions start their season this weekend. The team hopes to use this weekend as both a boost to morale and momentum. of talent and depth, can probably expect more than two wins this weekend. Though consistently successful, the improved LMU team looks likely to make a serious run at the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) title. With the players they have, the team is a serious threat. “The team is very deep,” Etrata said. “We have our seven starters and we could

probably go another eight or nine deep after that.” Though the Lions are excited about travelling south to take care of some business, they know these are not the most important games of the year. The team has a schedule that would challenge See M. Water Polo | Page 10