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The Loyalist |Vol. XCI, o. 2| September 30, 2016| THELOYALIST.ORG |

| LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL | LOS ANGELES |

Robotics team establishes program at local LA schools

Administration announces new Office of Equity and Inclusion

By NEIL HOMSTAD CONTRIBUTOR

By OLIVER KAPLAN CONTRIBUTOR Junior Wilder Buchanan, a member of the robotics team, has succeeded in incorporating his interest in mechanics and robotics with serving the greater Los Angeles community.

In May 2016, Buchanan met with Compton School District Superintendent Darin Brawley.

They discussed the lack of after school programs available to high schools in the district, and Buchanan offered to help organize teams that would introduce students to the world of robotics.

Since then, Buchanan has set up 10 teams with the help of juniors Steve Cox, Etienne Lunetta, and Kevin Mardirossian, and seniors Kobe Cuevas and Chris Lewis.

Together, they have created a curriculum and are teaching the

The Ambassadors Program is a new organization at Loyola dedicated to sending select groups of seniors to middle schools throughout Los Angeles in order to introduce prospective students to the Loyola High School experience. The mission was originally discussed last year but was officially implemented in early September by moderators Melvin Robert ‘01 and Director of Admissions Heath Utley. There are currently 39 students training to become active ambassadors.

Loyola has had students help with presentations in the past, but this year, the ambassadors will be more involved. Utley said, “We have had students help us with presentations in the past, but wanted to increase the participation and voice of our current students in our presentations. It began this year and Mr. Robert has created the program for Loyola.”

This year, participation in the Ambassadors Program was offered only to members of the senior class. According to Utley, as the program becomes more developed it will become more open to students outside of the senior class, hoping to have students who heard the presentations give them in the future.

The ambassadors were selected by the Admissions Department to represent the school and to reach students who might not otherwise

[SEE ROBOTICS, 3]

[SEE EQUITY OFFICE, 3]

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THE LOYOLA CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM competes in the Bell-Jeff invitational on Saturday, Sep. 24 with varsity captain Charlie Sherman finishing second in the competition [SEE VARSITY CROSS-COUNTRY, 11]. teachers who, in turn, teach the kids who attend schools without the necessary resources the basics of robotics. By training the teachers, the program can continue to be sustainable once the Loyola students leave for college.

Ambassador Program to promote Loyola admissions, send delegates across LA

By LUCAS CAPPELLETTI BUSINESS MANAGER

Brawley, Buchanan learned that there was a lack of programs for kids interested in activities other than athletics. By introducing his robotics program, Buchanan

At this year’s Mass of the Holy Spirit on Friday, Sept. 9, Principal Frank Kozakowski announced that social science teacher and varsity basketball coach Jamal Adams ‘90 will lead and assist in the the creation of the Office of Equity and Inclusion.

The Office of Equity and Inclusion is an initiative that strives to create educational opportunities, ensure social justice and allow students and faculty to engage with each other through service projects on campus.

Kozakowski said that there are many reasons that he chose Coach Adams to lead this new initiative.

“Coach Adams is a long time Loyola employee who knows the school culture and history of this institution. He has interest

have access to important, relevant information, specifically from students’ perspectives about Loyola. These recruiters will be going to middle schools to bring about more interest to Loyola.

According to Utley, ambassadors will assist with high school presentations at middle schools.

Senior Scott Tamkin said, “At these events, current seniors will share their experiences at Loyola so that the kids can have a better picture of Loyola student life.”

Ambassadors will be organized based upon geographical location and will team up in small groups.

Tamkin said, “Part of my job at these meetings is providing real life anecdotes about my experience at Loyola to these prospective students.”

The ambassadors have held five meetings, which took place both during school and on the weekends. The first two introductory meetings occurred during lunch periods and were focused on explaining the role and responsibilities of an ambassador.

The other three meetings, which were held on Sept. 9, Sept. 11 and Sept. 18, were on the weekends and had activities geared specifically toward preparation for presentations.

Looking forward to the first event, Senior Noah LaBella said, “I can’t wait to be able to share the experience of Loyola and help other young men share in the wealth of knowledge and spirituality that is part of being a Loyola Cub.”

The program has been implemented into five schools: Compton High School, Dominguez High School, Inglewood High School, Morningside High School and Centennial High School.

Through his discussions with

Counselors prepare first generation college-bound Cubs for collegiate career

By LOIS ANGELO CONTRIBUTOR The First Generation Students Association was initiated in the spring of 2015 after the “First Generation” status was introduced to Loyola’s application.

The club is moderated by counselor Gina Liberotti, CoDirector of Campus Ministry Dr. Evelyn Mabra and theology teacher Dr. Jesse Rodriguez.

Founded last year under alumnus Andrew Perez ‘15, the FGSA aspires to teach and assist students who have family members who are unfamiliar with the American education system.

Students and their families are then exposed to information regarding college admissions, AP and honors courses and preparation for standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. Senior club president David Mendieta said, “The association’s mission is to create a comfortable environment

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THE FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS ASSOCIATION gives guidance to students who will be the first in their family to attend college. and give first generation students the tools necessary to achieve success at Loyola.”

Mendieta believes that although first generation students live in a more accepting society, there is still a demanding expectation for their integration into the educational system. Mendieta said, “Many first generation students are burdened

under pressures of society and lack of representation. Many have conflicting family issues and parents who are unaware of the rigor and expectations of the American education system.”

Liberotti intends to provide first-generation students [SEE FIRST GENERATION, 2]

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IN-BRIEF Cub parents from past and present gather for festivity Over 400 current and past Loyola parents attended the sixth annual Blue and White Party on Sept.

24 in Xavier Center. This year’s gathering was tailgate-themed.

Co-Chairwoman of the Blue and White Party Julianne Minck said, “Traditionally, the Mothers’ Guild hosted a Christmas party because parents wanted a gathering. Five years ago, the Mothers’ Guild decided to switch things up with a more casual venue at the beginning of the year, and the response has been encouraging.”

The Blue and White Party not only allows parents to mingle with other parents but also display their Loyola pride. “Cub parents show their school spirit by dressing in Cub gear and sporting their blue and white,” said Minck. “The event also shows that no matter how many times the parents have gone to the party, it feels like they have known each other for a long time, and that feeling is gratifying.”

— Jordan Lee

Big Brothers and Junior Ground Crew prepare for retreat The Campus Ministry department is preparing for the upcoming First-Year Retreat, which will be held on and off campus on Oct. 8–9. According to Campus Ministry Co-Director Dr. Evelyn Jimenez Mabra, the motto for this year’s retreat is “Go Forth and Set the World on Fire,” one of St. Ignatius’ most famous quotes.

A long standing tradition at Loyola, the First-Year Retreat is meant to teach the 330 freshman and 13 transfer students not only the traditions of Loyola, but also the school’s “spiritual and religious foundations,” said Mabra.

Senior Big Brother James Dameris said, “We Big Brothers have training sessions in which we learn about what we will be doing at the retreat. This entails where we are supposed to go with our little brothers, the classrooms we will use for sleeping and the teacher who will help with prayer at our home.”

— Ramsay Goyal

Honors English 2 receives UC credit English teachers Terry Caldwell and Mary Arney sent in a petition to the University of California to add the Honors English 2 course to the list of selected courses graded on a boosted fivepoint grading scale. The application was accepted on the first submission with no revisions.

This new grading scale and UC credit will apply to the current sophomores enrolled in the Honors English 2 program.

Assistant Principal for Curriculum Andrey Aristov ‘80 said, "The credit cannot be applied to current juniors and seniors who have taken the Honors English 2 class in the past two years."

— Fintan Hiney

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Speech and Debate tackle nuclear energy and US-China diplomacy

By RYAN ADAMI CONTRIBUTOR The Speech and Debate team, composed of about 40 students from all grade levels, began their season with a tournament at Greenhill School in northern Texas on Sept. 17-19 and a tournament in Long Beach on Sept.

24-25. Cub debaters tackled topics such as limiting nuclear power reactors, military spending and the extent of the U.S.’ political relationship with China.

In the individual Lincoln-Douglas preliminary rounds in Texas, senior Darren Kim won four out of his six debates; senior Douglas Wickham and junior Luis Arbelaez both won three out of their six; sophomore Andrew Overing won one out of five. Overall, Wickham placed 39th; Kim, 75th; Arbelaez, 87th; Overing, 89th.

In the policy preliminary rounds, both teams won one round and lost five. Overall, three of the Cub policy debaters finished in the top 200 out of 223 debaters at the tournament. Junior Samuel Troyer placed 172nd; junior Michael Castro, 188th; junior Daniel Cielak, 195th; sophomore Jonathan Song, 202nd.

Song said, “Overall, the tournament was really fun. It was the first tournament of the year, so we lost trying out new strategies.

Despite starting off a bit shaky, I am confident that we can do well in future tournaments.”

Ten congressional debaters competed at the Long Beach State University Tournament. Seniors Nicholas O'Donnell and Alec Zbornak broke to the final rounds in the varsity division and placed tenth and sixth, respectively. Advancing to the final rounds in the novice division, freshman Ramsay Goyal placed second in the entire tournament. Freshmen Jordi Ettinger and Dashell Flynn were semifinalists in the novice division.

Policy debaters Cielak and Troyer won four out of the six debates while Song and Castro won three out of the six. In the LincolnDouglas rounds, junior Alessandro Behney won five out of the six debates; sophomore Joseph Namkung, junior Colin Hatanaka, senior Blake Jones and Overing all won four rounds; and freshman John Choi and Arbelaez won three.

Social science department chair debate coach James Zucker ‘91 said that the team prepares for all tournaments by meeting after school

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SOPHOMORE JACOB TAMKIN AND JUNIOR GRANT REGEN scrimmage in an after school practice session in preparation for upcoming tournaments.

three days a week to research their particular arguments and practice by competing against each other and scrimmaging other schools.

Zucker said that he seeks to improve the team by pursuing two major objectives. “We have two main goals for this year,” Zucker said. “The main goal for our competitors is that they’re able to achieve all the dreams they have about going nationally. There’s a big tournament called the Tournament of Champions where only about 75 debaters get invited. That’s their big dream.”

Sophomore policy debater Tanner Condon said, “Every day, whether at home or a school, I constantly work towards my team’s goal of getting to the Tournament of Champions through research and creat-

ing arguments when possible.”

Zucker said, “The second big goal that we have is to build up our team. We are always looking for how to get new talented guys into the team and also how to create the bond so that people feel very connected.”

The next tournaments will be held on Oct.1-2 at Narbonne High School in the Western Bay Federation League; Oct. 7-9 at Presentation High School in San Jose, California; Oct. 14-17 at St. Mark’s High School in Dallas, Texas.

Lincoln-Douglas and Policy will continue debating the same topics at the upcoming tournaments, and congressional will debate about current event issues that vary depending on the week.

Loyolapalooza lights up new First-Gen Cubs receive school year with live music guidance and advice in new organization

[FROM FIRST GENERATION, 1]

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LOYOLAPALOOZA attracted over 2,000 Cubs and girls from various schools across Los Angeles.

Music was provided by the Modern Poets' and Composers' Club and Groove Factor Entertainment.

By JACOB TAMKIN CONTRIBUTOR As the 2016-17 school year kicked off, Loyola welcomed over 2,000 students to the Loyolapalooza back-toschool dance on Saturday, Sept. 17, for a night of live music, dancing and food.

Loyolapalooza has become a hallmark for not only Loyola Cubs but for girls from schools all over Los Angeles; over 1,300 female students attended this year’s dance, according to Director of Activities Chris Walter ‘93. Guests from Marymount, Archer, Louisville, Harvard-Westlake, Notre Dame High School and many others attended.

Notre Dame High School sophomore Lauren Boylston said, “It was great to see many of my old friends at Loyola that I hadn’t seen in a while. It was also great to meet so many new guys and girls that I will know for years to come.

My friends and I had a lot of fun dancing and enjoying the festivities.”

In terms of advertising the event, Student Council featured a Snapchat “Geotag” that counted down the days until the

dance began. They also advertised the dance through other social media platforms such as Instagram and provided fliers to be passed out at football games and other planned events prior to this year’s dance.

The DJs for the dance included Groove Factor Entertainment and Loyola’s own Modern Poets' and Composers' Club, moderated by English teacher Douglas Brown and assisted by basketball coach Chad Yates.

Because it was the first dance of the year, the student council worked hard to advertise the festivity to Loyola freshmen, hoping the event would be a proper introduction to Loyola’s social life.

Freshman Aidan Osterman said, “The dance was a great experience for freshman. The music was great and the environment was energetic and lively, all things one would want to have at a dance.

I can’t wait to attend next year.”

“I think it was a great experience for everyone, guys as well as girls, I enjoyed it both freshman and sophomore year, and I encourage everyone to go to these kind of events,” said sophomore Luca Morra.

with a roadmap of high school and the college application process. She initially emphasized the need for identifying first-generation students in order to give them assistance with a good intention.

Consequently, with Liberotti’s help, many members of the FGSA are excited that they have found a haven for guidance and advice regarding applying to college and life away from home. “The FGSA makes first generation students come to terms with being first generation students and accept those feelings by taking pride in them.

Often, we think of being first generation as being a burden or as being isolated or as not knowing what to do. In reality, first generation students, like any students, can succeed if they put their minds to it and do not allow negative connotations to affect them,” Mendieta said.

The group has had several guest speakers, including social science department chairman James Zucker and admissions officers from different universities.

Junior Kenny Jung said, “I feel that I am receiving help and advice in the process of learning what it’s like to apply to colleges and preparing for tests, but I am not the only one who is learning from this.”

There are currently 199 students in the total population of Loyola that are first-generation students, who consist of 16.5 percent of student body population. In the club’s first year, FGSA helped several students matriculate to various four-year universities including Loyola Marymount University, the University of Michigan, Harvard University and the University of California, Santa Barbara.

As the group continues to expand, Liberotti hopes to create more connections with universities to give first-generation students more exposure to the education system. She said that the most rewarding element of assisting first-generation students is “seeing the students get the help that was needed.”

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ALAS and the Loyola community celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

By COLIN HAWKINS CONTRIBUTOR

By GLENN MONTEPIEDRA CONTRIBUTOR Beginning Sept. 15 and ending Oct. 15, the Association of Latin American Students will host a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by planning activities to share the Hispanic culture with the Loyola community.

Throughout the month the club will provide Loyola with several opportuniALEJANDRO SALINAS / THE LOYALIST ties to celebrate Hispanic culture includTHE ASSOCIATION OF LATIN AMERICAN STUDENTS hosts celebratory ing morning reflections and recitations activites and discussions, including morning reflections to guest speakers, in accordance of literature from Hispanic writers, a celebration honoring the maintenance and with Hispanic Heritage Month, in order to honor the rich culture of Latino heritage. security staff at Loyola, guest speakers, Senior and president of ALAS club Hispanic culture can be. Hispanic Heria cook-off event, and an opportunity to try foods from various Hispanic cultures. Marco Sanchez said, “I am most excited tage Month is a way for that culture to about the mainte- reconnect with who they are and feel Sophomore Josue Pedroza said, "Hispanic Heritage Month nance staff appre- happy and joyful about their culture.”

Cendejas said, “To say Bienvenidos ciation event just “Alberto Ruiz put together a view- is a time to set aside to because I feel that in Hispanic culture is one of our culing of the movie promote awareness of how they do so much tural rules; therefore, we want this to be Stand and Deliver, rich, diverse, life-giving and more than they’re welcome to all students, not just those credit for at students who identify as Hispanic.” a movie honoring life-celebrating Hispanic given The Loyola maintenance staff Loyola, and behind the life’s work of culture can be." event took place on Sept. 27 at lunch the scenes they Jaime Escalante, a stay here all night. time. Cendejas said, “We had mesBolivian-American — theology teacher Tom They really are part sages of appreciation and wished for a teacher who helped of the community good Hispanic Heritage Month. Once students from East Cendejas and they aren’t re- everyone was gathered I briefly inLA to pass the AP ally appreciat- troduced what was happening and Calculus test when ed as much as they should be.” thanked them for their service and the odds were against them. He also plans Theology teacher and club mod- made the connection to Hispanic Herito get the director of Voces Inocentes, a movie about the Salvadoran civil war, to erator Tom Cendejas said, “Hispanic tage Month and wanted to honor them.” come in and talk to the club. We also have Heritage Month is a time set aside to an appreciation event for the mainte- promote awareness of how rich, dinance crew, even if they aren’t Hispanic.” verse, life-giving and life-celebrating

Coach Jamal Adams '90 leads Office of Equity and Inclusion [FROM EQUITY OFFICE, 1] in the area of committing to to doing justice. He has a willingness to learn and is open to grow, and he brings a life experience to the table that I don't have.

Coach Adams is someone I can work with,” Kozakowski said.

Adams believes it is unique from other offices such as counseling, community, and service because it incorporates aspects of all three offices into one large resource for the community.

“Every student, faculty member and any other member of our community should feel that who they are as an individual person is valued and encouraged and that they can go around feeling like an included part of our community,” Adams said.

On Monday, Oct. 10, immediately following the First-Year Retreat, Loyola students and staff members will be surveyed to gauge their concerns about recent global tensions, such as international terrorist attacks or police shootings in Charlotte, North Carolina and Tulsa, Oklahoma, for example. Students of all grade levels will also asked about their questions regarding race, economics, and other social issues following each tragedy.

Kozakowski said, “I think that conducting this survey in October will tell us a little about where we are and where we can go.”

The underlying purpose of this organization is to make sure that there are no disparities in the treatment of the student and faculty bodies. It aims to identify social injustices in the immediate community and around the world, especially concerning race relations and economic statuses, and to ensure that every student and staff member feels valued and safe within the school.

Although the office is still in the planning stages, Kozakowski asserted that the main function of the Office of Equity and Inclusion is to assist teachers in guiding discussions with their students regarding feelings of value within the community. Much of this dialogue will be influenced by current events and social tensions throughout the country in order to provide the most pragmatic conversations.

Ultimately, Kozakowski asserts that the recent global tragedies should be met with a communal effort among Loyola student and faculty to provide resources for a person to voice his or her feelings.

Additionally, the Office of Equity and Inclusion hopes the coalition will not only serve as a safe haven for dialogue but also an intellectual avenue for Loyola staff. Kozakowski said, “Being adult educators, the adult community needs to be informed of these things of which we can inform the students.”

On Wednesday, Sept. 14, and Thursday, Sept. 15, colleges from around the nation gathered in the Malloy Commons for the annual Jesuit Excellence Tour (JET) and the Regional Admission Counselors of California (RACC) college fairs to reach out to Loyola students.

The Jesuit Excellence Tour is comprised of Jesuit universities from across the country including schools such as Gonzaga, Marquette and Loyola University of Chicago. Loyola is one of the few schools to be visited during the school day by JET. These schools have similar core values to those of Loyola.

The Jesuit tradition is consistent throughout these institutions, focusing on an academically distinguished education with a religious foundation.

The Regional Admission Counselors of California is made up of representatives from various types of universities from outside California. The objective of RACC is to encourage students from California to pursue paths and opportunities outside of their home state.

Every year, representatives from a wide variety of universities visit Loyola on various days, sharing information about their respective schools to Loyola students. These delegates represent either a Jesuit institution on the JET tour or colleges outside of California on the RACC tour.

Sophomore Scott Kase answered, “I learned a lot during the event. Looking through all of the colleges helped me envision what schools I want to go to.”

Senior Henry Chase answered, “I thought it was cool. I got to see some schools that I hadn't thought about before.

It definitely made me think more about the process.”

Loyola counselor Dele Varga explains why these tours come to Loyola every year: “It's a way for them to get a large audience. We have developed a relationship with them that allows them to come every year. They come to Loyola specifically because we are a Jesuit school.”

Cubs teach robotics and technology to South Los Angeles high schools [FROM ROBOTICS, 1] helped provide many students with an opportunity to find a meaningful and intellectual hobby that can lead to future careers and opportunities.

Principal Frank Kozakowski said “this is not a problem unique to robotics,” that there are also certain areas in society without basic education, medicine, or food. For example, the same area in which there were no robotics programs, there is also an inadequate number of medical facilities and supermarkets. As Kozakowski said, “You could drive down a particular street and cross ten liquor stores before you get to a supermarket.”

Kozakowski hopes Buchanan’s idea for a robotics program in Compton and Inglewood will spark more ideas for improvements to the community, such as more medical facilities and food markets.

Buchanan’s initiative to start the program was not based on the focus of fulfilling community service requirements. But, Loyola recognizes Buchanan’s efforts as a service project and rewards him and the other students involved with service hours.

The students involved are part of a FIRST Tech Challenge team started by Buchanan last year.

According to Kozakowski, “Their work is a great example of what Loyola guys can do, and I’m

very proud of them.” Additionally, Kozakowski mentioned how difficult it is to put together a program of this kind without funding and aid.

To put it in perspective, Kozakowski said that “in some school districts, if you want to change your textbook for a U.S. history class, it takes two years. That they could get this started in five high schools in the matter of three or four months is amazing.”

In the upcoming year, Buchanan plans to organize four separate tournaments for the teams

in the Compton and Inglewood school district, where they will build robots to compete in “basketball type activities.” Their hope is that these events will generate enough interest from the community to bring audiences to observe and learn from the events.

There is also an opportunity for Loyola students to get involved by mentoring at the tournaments. Buchanan hopes that his robotics program continues to grow in its ability to help serve the communities in need.

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MEMBERS OF THE ROBOTICS TEAM combine interests in tech and community service to build robotic teams at schools across Los Angeles.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Kaepernick's Protest: Justified or Unpatriotic?

By COLIN KRUSE OPINION EDITOR San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has the right to sit for the National Anthem, but the question on many people's minds is whether or not he can justify his action.

Starting before a preseason game on Aug. 16, 2016, Kaepernick sat on the bench during the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” going unnoticed because he was out of uniform. On Aug. 26, 2016, Kaepernick sat again for the anthem, this time in uniform, and was noticed by a reporter.

After the game Kaepernick told reporters that he sat because of the oppression of people of color due to police brutality.

Kaepernick, in a press conference two days later, claimed that he wanted to bring attention to the string of killings of unarmed African-American men by police.

He said that he wanted to “continue to stand with the people that are being oppressed.When there’s significant change and I feel that flag represents what it’s supposed to represent, and this country is representing people the way that it’s supposed to, I’ll stand.”

Despite receiving criticism from members of the media, specifically the Right, Kaepernick continued “defying” the national anthem, as he kneeled with teammate Eric Reid in their next preseason game on Sept. 1. After Kaepernick

conversed with NFL long snapper and former service member Nate Boyer, the pair decided to kneel in order to show respect to members of the military.

While Kaepernick’s protest has become a major controversy in the news cycle, many of his critics and supporters are forgetting about his message. Most of his critics claim that he is deliberately disrespecting members of the military who fought and died for the flag, but, as disrespectful as some might find his actions, he is merely exercising his constitutional right of freedom of speech and expression in the way he sees fit.

Throughout American history, athletes have used their status as a way to promote social issues or protest. In baseball player Jackie Robinson’s autobiography published in 1972, Robinson wrote, “I cannot sing the anthem. I cannot salute the flag; I know that I am a black man in a white world.”

Furthermore, at the 1968 Summer Olympic Games, AfricanAmerican sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a black power salute after winning their gold and bronze metals.

Many other athletes such as boxer Muhammad Ali and punter Chris Kluwe have used their fame to begin or continue dialogues on the issues facing our country.

One might argue that Kaepernick’s status as a backup quarterback on one of the worst teams in the NFL damages the

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NFL PLAYER COLIN KAEPERNICK took a controversial kneel during the national anthem of a pre-season game on Sept. 1, 2016. His protest has incited political discourse about patriotism in light of issues concerning race.

importance of his message. Indeed, Kaepernick himself has failed to live up to the expectations of superstardom after leading his team to the Super Bowl in his first year as a starting quarterback.

Instead of criticizing Kaepernick for “hating America” or “playing the victim,” we, as Americans and Loyola Cubs, should focus on addressing the problems and finding solutions.

In this time of unprecedented political divisiveness, merely labeling Kaepernick’s protest unpatriotic is absurd.

If Kaepernick deserves any

justified criticism, it is for his immature socks portraying policemen as pigs, a mistake which clearly shows that Kaepernick is somewhat naive. The message of his protest might have been more well received if an athlete more respected or famous, such as a Lebron James or Richard Sherman, were to kneel during the national anthem.

The main takeaway from Kaepernick’s protest should be that we must open a conversation on how race affects our country, whether on Loyola’s campus or in our respective communities.

Whether or not Kaepernick was

the right messenger for the protest is irrelevant at this point. He is not a Muhammad Ali or Jackie Robinson in terms of skill or fame, but the fact that other players on his team and throughout the league are adopting his protest further proves the importance of his message to the African-American community.

Kaepernick is not a victim of feeling “oppressed”; he merely wishes to bring attention to a major issue in our country.

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STAFF EDITORIAL

Calling all Cubs to the Football Den Like a scene out of the popular TV show "Friday Night Lights," on Sept. 12, 2014 the Loyola Cubs varsity football team ran to the end zone bleachers where an excited crowd of students greeted them after their 42-35 win over St. Augustine. For the first time in 65 years, Loyola hosted a home football game on campus.

2016 marks the second straight year since regular season home games have been held on campus, and the benefits have been tremendous, making home football games worthy of continuing.

Before the administration’s choice to move home football games back to Loyola, the Cubs called Los Angeles Valley College, a large venue that significantly contrasts with Smith Field’s intimate, intense atmosphere, their home.

For many students, fans and alumni, driving all the way to the San Fernando Valley with Friday night rushhour traffic was inconvenient and time-consuming.

Compared to Los Angeles Valley College, Loyola’s centrally located campus, just minutes from downtown and major highway junctions, shortens the average commute for parents, students and alumni alike.

Moreover, students have the opportunity to stay on campus after school, contributing to the

overall spike in convenience and attendance for Cubs.

In addition, home football games have–arguably–boosted school spirit. The convenience of hosting games on campus promotes more consistent attendance from alumni, parents and students and, in turn, boosts school pride. In anticipation for the game, a certain intangible level of energy spreads across campus.

With greater attendance and a home field to foster school pride, the student section is louder and more cohesive. In the massive stands of L.A. Valley College, the students’ chants dissipated to whispers; now, students and parents are wedged against the sideline and end zones.

The convenience of home games also allows cheerleaders and the band to be concentrated in a single area, which also promotes a more spirited atmosphere.

The team itself benefits from a more intimate home field. The concept of actually protecting a “home” serves as a major morale boost to the players. Playing on the same field as they practice, Cubs feel a greater responsibility to protect their home field.

Coaches and trainers have easy access to Loyola facilities, such as the trainer’s office, coaches’ office and locker room, and the team does not have to take a bus to the Valley.

Prior to 2015, the Cubs had to bear the burden of travelling in Friday afternoon traffic.

This travel was stressful and–arguably– disallowed the mentality of being a home team.

Bringing the camaraderie and spirit of high school football has also brought additional revenue to the Cub Corner and Z’licious facilities on campus, as Cub Corner has seen an estimated increase of 50 percent in sales at home games.

Furthermore, clubs and activities tied to football, such as Loyola Pride, the Broadcast Club and the cheerleading team, previously had to make the trip to the Valley. These clubs are now able to focus less on logistics and more on their contribution to the community.

Additionally, special events like the “Take Your Little Brother to the Game” program seem to hit home in every sense of the word, connecting the aspect of senior and freshman interaction to the centrality of the Loyola campus life itself.

Home football games on campus have created a spirit of camaraderie and community on the Loyola campus. Indeed, after years of playing in a stadium that did not feel like “home,” Cub football has a place where community and pride converge.

OPEN LETTER

Senior Matteo Mendoza discusses school attire Fellow Cubs, One of the most convenient perks of a Loyola education, our school’s incredibly lenient dress code, is being taken for granted by our student body like never before.

Students gripe at new regulations mandated this school year, the most controversial being the ban on both Chubbies and joggers.

Yet, we fail to appreciate the freedom with which we can dress when compared to our fellow private high schools.

As a senior I can wear Loyola T-shirts every day, but even as a freshman, I felt so lucky to attend a school that didn’t impose a uniform.

Most of us— 60 percent of the freshman class, according to Director of Admissions Heath Utley— matriculated to Loyola from a Catholic elementary school with a

uniform. The Loyola dress code is an undeniably liberating break from those constraints.

The Loyola dress code also strays from the norm among private high schools in the area.

The vast majority of girls schools impose a uniform, and even other schools that only use a dress code, such as St. Francis, still enforce brands such as Dickies that must be worn by all students. Loyola’s rules, on the other hand, are in essence much less constraining: Simply wear a collared shirt — seniors exempted— and look presentable.

Admittedly, this school year’s updated dress code has included specificities that upset some of our students, specifically those who embraced the short shorts and joggers trend (myself included). The new dress code bans shorts or pants

that have a drawstring, display loud patterns such as the American flag, ride excessively short, or are made in the “joggers” style.

The champions of Chubbies feel targeted for their choice of dress, yet I implore them to consider their options. While I no longer wear my chubbies with a drawstring to school, I still dress in code when I wear short shorts that have a button.

The options of short shorts with a button, or perhaps Chubbies with a less flashy pattern or embroidered designs, are both great alternatives for these disenfranchised Chubbie wearers.

We should also consider the benefits of the new dress code; for example, under the leadership of Dean Annarelli, underclassmen no longer have to tuck in their polos. No longer will students wearing

their polos untucked at lunch fear the the threat of a JUG, and students can wear collared shirts in a way they please. The decision to remove tucked in polos from the dress code is quite a progressive step towards practicality and comfort for students, and we all should appreciate this move.

In the most ideal, comfortable world, we would be able to wear pajamas and sweats to school everyday. Yet in the context of Loyola High School, one of the most elite private schools in California, students are upheld to a certain level of respectability and poise on campus. No, you can’t wear your favorite “‘Merica” shorts to class anymore, but consider your options: would you rather wear a uniform?

The choice is clear. Cubs, stop complaining.

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Man on the Street: What will you miss most about Vin Scully?

JUNIOR WILLARD OVERSTREET said, “Vin got me into baseball.

When I was little, I used to watch the games with my mom. I learned a lot from listening to him."

SPANISH TEACHER JOSÉ SUSTAITA said, “It was great growing up in the early 80s listening to all his games with my dad. I have listened to him ever since. His voice, the way he tells the story for every game, and the background he gives on players and umpires are really great to hear."

SENIOR TREJON SHELTON said, “I’ll miss his voice, his outlook on life and his dedication to the Dodgers and to baseball. I like how he always has a positive outlook on life. I’ve never seen him down. He’s always smiling, always saying 'Hi' to people. He’s always happy.”

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SOCIAL SCIENCE TEACHER THOMAS GOEPEL said, “I remember listening to Vin Scully on my transistor radio in the 1950s. He was an icon of my youth, and I admire him not just as a broadcaster but also as person who prides himself on being a family man and a man of great humility. He is the model that we should all use in our lives."

Junior Grant Regen finds passion in exploring the stars Burns Library promotes literary

By AARON PIZARRO freedom during Banned Books Week

By PAUL HAGE CONTRIBUTOR Banned Books Week, which occurs from Sept. 25 through Oct. 1, is a week-long promotion of both intellectual freedom and awareness about the continuing trend to challenge library and school books across the nation.

The event’s featured books have been restricted in many libraries and schools. While books have been and continue to be banned, part of the celebration centers around the availability of books as a result of the efforts of librarians, teachers, students and other community members who speak out against censorship and for the freedom to read.

April Hannah, Director of Academic Information Resources, said, “The national event has been official since the early 1980s. While I have not always done a promotion every year at Loyola, I have created several displays and a number of contests for students to commemorate the week.”

Hannah plans to observe the week by displaying popular banned books in the library. She said schools are the place where book banning is the biggest problem.

Although many support the banning of books, Hannah, along with many other librar-

ians, finds the limitation of novels to be more deleterious than beneficial. She said, “Like many librarians, I believe that our rights as Americans begin with the freedom to read and speak, to think critically and the freedom of expression.”

Books have never been banned at Loyola, according to Hannah. However, concerns have arose as to why certain genres are not included in the library’s collection. “I have received a couple of questions in the past about the choice to include the genre of graphic novels in our collection. However, that was a long time ago and the parties involved came to an understanding,” Hannah said.

J.D. Salinger’s “Catcher in the Rye”, a novel that has been banned by several schools across the nation, continues to be taught in English 1 classes at Loyola. English teacher Terry Caldwell said the novel "is often misunderstood due to readers who do not know how to read and interpret a first person narrative point of view piece of fiction.”

Additionally, Principal Frank Kozakowski opposes the banning of books because he “[believes] in a free press and [opposes] censorship.”

Kozakowski said, “When free thought is squelched by the ‘burning’ of books, we lose what it is to be fully human.”

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THE BURNS LIBRARY's BANNED BOOKS WEEK ARANGEMENT is on display. Banned Books Week promotes freedom of thought and opposes censorship.

CONTRIBUTOR

Junior Grant Regen has worked in the field of astronomy for several years and traveled to Chile this past summer to continue his work.

Regen first discovered his passion for astronomy in Kindergarten when he visited the Griffith Observatory and saw the moon for the first time.

Regen said he was inspired by Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and popularizer of science, and The Great Courses, which are lectures from prominent professors and experts.

Regen has worked with astrophysicists in the United States and Chile, and they also have inspired him.

Regen is a member of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society at REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM GRANT REGEN Griffith Observatory, a major group JUNIOR GRANT REGEN shows the planet Jupiter to visitors at the Griffith of professional astronomers in the Observatory.

Regen continues to work and publish articles in the field.

United States. The group publishes scientific journals, pushes for fundWhen he was in seventh grade, Biology and AP Physics next year, ing for science programs and moni- Regen won Astronomy Magazine’s to major in physics in college, and tors and advocates for public policy 2013 Youth Essay Contest. He also to receive a Ph.D. in astrophysics. changes involving astronomy. had an article entitled “Your Chance “I want to combine the knowledge “Unlike other sciences, there’s to Steer Juno,” which was pub- that I’ve learned over the years here at always going to be more to find in lished in the magazine last week.

Loyola and also outside and take those the field of astronomy,” Regen said.

“The article talks about how peo- to start new research at universities “Because the universe is infinite, ple can use their imaging skills to help and work on some of the unknowns there’s always more to discover, and out the Juno mission, which is cur- of the universe,” Regen said. “I’d like to even the broadest fields of astron- rently in orbit around Jupiter, to dis- explore either dark matter or dark enomy are still being redefined." cover targets that the mission could ergy or the origin of cosmic rays.”

Regen believes that astronomical image such as storms or impacts from Regen strongly believes that aswill continue for many years. “There’s comets or asteroids.” Regen said. tronomy is important to human life. so much more to learn, and in the fu“Larger observatories often “Astronomy has been one of the most ture, astronomy is going to be the main don’t have the time to find these influential fields of science," Reagan type of science that’s valuable and targets, so amateur astronomers said. "Without astronomy and astrothat’s going to continue to develop.” can actually have a meaning- physics, we would have no rockets or During his time in Chile, Regen ful influence on the mission.” space exploration or satellites, which worked for the Gemini South ObserIn 2014, Regen had an article we use every day. In the future, asvatory where he participated in a case entitled “A New Perspective on the tronomy will be the most important study for the detection of variable Universe” published in Johns Hop- field of science. Space is the next stars, which are stars whose bright- kins Magazine. Regen has written place we’ll explore in great depth.” ness measured on earth changes. Out a blog for the telescope company of 200 different stars, he found one Celestron. Both last year and this cataclysmic variable star, a star whose year, he received an honorable menbrightness increases drastically. Regen tion in an annual contest from The still has twelve stars left to examine.

Griffith Observer magazine.

“Being abroad in Chile intro“Most of the recipients of the reduced me to a new culture,” Regen ward are holders of a Ph.D.,” Regen said. “It was amazing to see how said. “People from all around the world scientists in the field of astrophysics are published in the magazine. conduct their research and analyze Regen is currently taking AP it. It helped me realize the time and Chemistry and is a member of the effort from large groups of scien- Earth and Space Club as well as the tists these observations require.”

Science Club. He hopes to take AP

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LOYOLA IN ACTION

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1. JUNIOR TIGER ADAMS, LEFT, FACES OFF AGAINST SENIOR ALBERT SHEPHERD IN A SUMO WRESTLING MATCH AT THE FALL SPORTS RALLY HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28.

2. SENIOR CAPTAIN CHARLIE SHERMAN TURNS THE CORNER AT THE ANNUAL BELL-JEFF INVITATIONAL. SHERMAN FINISHED SECOND OVERALL WITH A TIME OF 14:35.

3. SENIOR KICKER DIEGO CACHO-SOUSA KICKS A FIELD GOAL AT LOYOLA'S VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME AGAINST CATHEDRAL. 4. STUDENTS DANCE AT LOYOLAPALOOZA, LOYOLA'S FIRST DANCE OF THE YEAR, ORGANIZED BY THE STUDENT COUNCIL. 5. JUNIORS WILDER BUCHANAN, LEFT, AND STEVE COX TEACH ROBOTICS AT CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN COMPTON. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE REV. FR. JOHN QUINN, S.J.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

THE CUB REVIEW A MEDIUM FOR CUBS TO DISCUSS LIFESTYLE AND THE ARTS. FROM THE NEWEST MOVIES AND MUSIC TO THE REGION'S MOST SENSATIONAL HOTSPOTS, STUDENTS WILL OFFER THEIR TAKE ON WHAT'S "PAWS UP" OR "PAWS DOWN." ILLUSTRATION BY DUVIT KAKUNEGODA

TELEVISION

'Stranger Things'

By LUKE EBORA MANAGING EDITOR

In a summer marked by intense political debate, incredible displays of international athleticism and tragic terrorism, new television series and movies can easily get lost in the tracks; however, this was not the case for one 80's throwback show that garnered a cult following almost solely on word-of-mouth alone.

"Stranger Things," Netflix's eight-episode sci-fi horror series created by the Duffer Brothers, follows the tale of three outcast kids from suburban Indiana on their search for their missing friend. A tribute to 80's cult classics such as "The Goonies," "Firestarter" and "ET," "Stranger Things" bends genres ranging from horrorthriller to coming-of-age to science fiction all en-route to acting as

RATING:

the most polished and entertaining series to come out this year.

Visually, “Stranger Things” is stunning. Shot by Tim Ives and Tod Campbell, “Stranger Things” impresses with its beautiful cinematography, achieving its signature 80’s look with subtle lighting and a digital overlay of real film. In an effort to ground “Stranger Things” in its 1983 setting, production designers meticulously worked to capture the essence of the decade - everything from the 1976 model Ford Pinto to the La-Z-Boy recliner in one of the boys’ homes.

The stellar cast, spearheaded by 80’s star Winona Ryder, who plays the distraught mother of the kidnapped Will Byers, and newcomer Millie Bobby Brown, who plays the superpowered girl named Eleven, delivers a powerful performance, with each actor adding to the unique atmosphere of the show.

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While most shows featuring child actors would fail in their portrayal of realism, “Stranger Things” succeeds and even impresses, as young actors Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin) and Caleb Mclaughlin (Lucas), each give convincing performances as the adventuring best friends of Will Byers.

If anything were to be considered a flaw in “Stranger Things,” the CGI monster would be that flaw, appearing far less realistic than the environment of the series.

From its quaint setting to its vibrant characters, "Stranger Things" captivates, entertains and, unlike most shows, satisfies up until the final credit scroll at the end of the season finale.

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NETFLIX SERIES "STRANGER THINGS" has received many supportive acclamations and ovation as it continues to be the hit of the summer and year.

MUSIC

'Skin' by Flume

RATING:

By MICHAEL SULLIVAN FEATURE EDITOR

PHOTO BY DANIEL BOUD

FLUME performs at the Shrine Auditorium in August. The artist dropped his much anticipated sophomore album, "Skin," on May 27, 2016.

On May 27, 2016, Australian DJ Harley Streten, better known as Flume, released his sophomore album, "Skin." After releasing his first album in November of 2012, Flume kept his fans waiting over three years for the release of his second album. Flume, famous for being the pioneer of the emerging downtempo-electronica music genre, blends elements of sharp electronic hooks with ambient bass sounds to create an album full of diverse electronic music.

Flume collaborates with many notable artists in his album, notably Beck, Little Dragon, Vince Staples, Vic Mensa and Kai, rather than boasting bigname artists because he started as an independent artist who made his name on SoundCloud.

The main message that Flume is trying to convey is that

CRUISE-WORTHY TRACKS humans are imperfect by nature and will make many mistakes throughout their lives, and he uses his music as a vehicle to transmit this message to his listeners.

“Helix,” the very first song of the album, opens with a deep bass accompanied by light flutes to garner excitement and to serve as an epic introduction for the longanticipated album. After a lengthy pause, the second part of the song features a steady buildup of electronic hooks and jabs to set up the third and final part of the song, a fast-paced stream of electronic bass and sharp beats. Overall, this song serves as a beautifully executed introduction to thrill listeners for what’s to come later in the album.

“Never Be Like You,” originally released as a single on Jan. 16 and was the first of Flume’s songs to be certified Platinum in the United States, is the album’s standout hit. Featuring powerful vocals from artist Kai, this song

blends resonant bass with piercing electronic pulses to inform listeners of events from Flume’s personal life. Notably, the song tells a story about one of Flume’s girlfriends from the past who ended their relationship and wants to get back together. The lyrics of the chorus– “I’m only human can’t you see, I made a mistake”– drives home the notion of the album that humans are imperfect by nature.

The concluding song of Skin, “Tiny Cities,” serves as an emotional finale to Flume’s album. Consistently referencing a girl from his past, Flume relays lyrics of the song - “It was never perfect. It was never meant to last" - to reinforce the concept of the album: humans, bound by skin, are imperfect and will eventually die.

Overall, "Skin" does an excellent job serving its purpose: driving home Flume’s message while blending electronic sounds in a new and diverse way.

MATTEO'S MENU

Maccheroni Republic

By MATTEO MENDOZA CONTRIBUTOR

Nestled inconspicuously underneath twinkling string lights across from Grand Central Market, Maccheroni Republic is a hidden gem in the heart of Downtown LA. Wholly authentic—yet almost unbelievably affordable—the restaurant transports its patrons to a charming, rustic Italian world away from the gritty hustle and bustle just footsteps away.

Perfect for a great meal (and even a date), Maccheroni Republic will give you real Italian food without breaking your bank.

The restaurant blends the tradition, innovation and comfort that is modern Italian cooking.

The outside patio is a sanctuary of warm lighting and close quarters

surrounded by bushes that create a private dining space. Inside, the red brick walls and aromas of great pasta make you feel immediately at home. The size of Maccheroni Republic adds to its overall ambience of intimacy: the entire indoor dining space is no bigger than two Loyola Hall classrooms.

The menu specializes in its house-made pastas, but this food is genuine Italian pasta like you’ve never seen. My friends and I ordered three pastas: Tortellini Burro e Salvia, a stuffed pasta with a cheesy sage sauce; Agnolotti di Osso Bucco, a tortellini stuffed with braised meat served with salsa verde; and Bianchi & Neri, a seafood pasta - half white and half dyed with squid ink with a lobster bisque sauce.

Maccheroni Republic

RATING: undoubtedly specializes in making pasta, but the menu offers a wide range of appetizers and salads; we ordered Violetta di Melanzane, a baked eggplant dish with tomato sauce. For groups of four, I recommend ordering two appetizers such as the Nduja, a salumi spread with toasted crostini.

One of my favorite parts of Maccheroni Republic was the service; our waiter was a native Italian from Turin with a thick accent and a clear love for the food he was serving us.

Maccheroni truly is a haven for the art of pasta making in an age when most other food institutions often lose the heart and soul of Italian cooking. The restaurant doesn't take reservations, but the taste is worth the wait.

QUALITY FOOD AT A FAIR PRICE

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MACCHERONI REPUBLIC offers authentic Italian cuisine for affordable prices. The restaurant specializes in its organic and hand-made pasta.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 SATIRE

PSAT: Do or Die

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT STUDENT FEATURE

Senior Luke Ebora receives film scholarship from CSSSA

By ALEC ZBORNAK A&E EDITOR On October 19, 2016, juniors will sit down to take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) Merit Scholarship Competition, which, as they will soon realize, will set the course for the rest of their lives. Those who score highly shall reap the rewards and live a life of fruitful, wondrous majesty. Those who don’t will burn in the eternal wraths of the College Board Underworld. Today, I will reveal the secrets necessary to ensure you make your mark upon the PSAT Gods.

Step One: Acquire the Essential Materials While Barron's, Princeton Review and Kaplan all offer their respective two cents on how to succeed in testing, none can compare to the knowledge gained from real-life experience.

Why sit down and read when you can go outside and find the answers in the world around you.

Step Two: The Real World is Real Good Gaze into the mathematics hidden in the stars.

Read the passages graffitied onto the subway station.

Experience the science in a freshly cut blade of grass.

After all of this, if you feel naughty for not having picked up a book, then you should make the trek to the local printing press. Actually seeing the beauty behind the creation of raw knowledge will provide much more enlightenment than reading alone.

Step Three: The Later the Better Don’t listen to what they say: Sleep is for the weak. It is imperative that you stay up all night and mentally prepare for the examination the night before the test. Once again, it is important to note that this does not mean reading or even doing practice problems. Instead, you need to embrace the deep, cryptic caverns of your mind and think and think and think until you achieve Nirvana.

Step Four: Background is For the Ground Firstly, do not - and I mean DO NOT - give them your real name. It’s a trick question. Secondly, don’t include your address, as it is a breach of security. Thirdly, when asked for your race, scratch out all answer choices and write “The Human Race.”

Step Five: Be Loud, Be Proud It’s a common misconception that you must test in silence. Au contraire mon frère! Not only is vocalization allowed, but it is encouraged. Have a question?

Make sure to ask a buddy, or better yet the instructor. He or she may have a couple of years on you and can offer helpful advice. And you mustn’t forget the always-exciting singing portion, where the person who can hit the highest note will get the highest score.

Step Six: Find The Coordinates While taking the test, it is important that you circle every 16th word beginning with a consonant.

Once the word bank has been achieved, you must use the Vigenere Cypher to uncover the longitudinal and latitudinal digits to the PSAT bunker in Minsk, Belarus. Here you will be confronted with the Test Master, whom you must defeat in interpretive dance to earn the title of National Merit Scholar.

Step Seven: Take Your Throne You have achieved PSAT royalty and have garnered the respect of all. Well done, sir. Well done.

Comedy Sportz Presents THE JOKE OF THE ISSUE

Have you heard about that new book on anti-gravity?

It's impossible to put down!

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SENIOR LUKE EBORA received the Herb Alpert Scholarship for Emerging Young Artists at the California State Summer School for the Arts. Ebora was acclaimed as the best film student in the program.

By KEVIN KIM A&E EDITOR During the summer of 2016, senior Luke Ebora attended the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA), where he was awarded the Herb Alpert Scholarship for Emerging Young Artists.

As a film and video student, Ebora developed and showcased his works over a course of four weeks in July and August. He was deemed the top student of the film/ video department, earning him the Herb Alpert Scholarship of $40,000. The CSSSA program, which features mul-

tiple disciplines ranging from Visual Arts to Dance, asks each department to choose one student showing potential collegiate success to award the scholarship, which grants the recipient $10,000 each year for four years of his or her college career.

When asked about the presentation of the award, Ebora said he was surprised to receive the scholarship.

“Honestly, I didn't imagine winning the award my whole time at CSSSA. I was solely focused on developing as a filmmaker and collaborating with my peers. All winners were notified the morning of the last day of school and were presented the scholarship beside our instructors. The award was something I wasn’t expecting.”

Ebora further discussed the emotional impact the Herb Alpert Scholarship had on him and his family.

“When I received the award, I broke down in tears and broke down again when I called my parents to tell them about it.”

Because of the scholarship’s monetary assistance, Ebora said that the Herbert

Alpert award is an honor that will enable to him more freely pursue his prospective film career and passion.

“Money has always been tight for our family, so we thought that being able to afford college without debt would be extremely difficult.

Having this scholarship now, I have a little more freedom in selecting a potential university. It's taken a lot of weight off my family's shoulders.”

The Herb Alpert Scholarship has been making significant contributions to the lives of many artists since the 1980s, and Ebora feels great pleasure and gratitude in being offered the opportunity and possibility to shape his interests and college dreams.

“Next year I hope to major in Film Production at one of the numerous universities I am currently applying to.”

Ebora plans to take full advantage of this scholarship, which, he said, gave him “not only the financial means to pursue a higher education but also the confidence to continue working in the field of cinematic arts.”

A Touch of History: The Doors and Los Angeles

By SAM TILLES NEWS EDITOR The sixties were a vibrant time in United States’ history: a Baptist preacher from Atlanta spearheaded one of the largest racial equality movements of all time; four teenage heartthrobs from Liverpool started the “British Invasion” and changed music forever; and a little dairy farm in upstate New York put on a music festival attracting 400,000 people.

However, far from Liverpool, Woodstock and Atlanta, a storm was brewing on the American west coast in a little neighborhood of Los Angeles. The storm was a young aspiring musician named Jim Morrison, and the neighborhood was the growing hippie town of Venice, Calif.

Jim Morrison was a Florida-native who moved to Los Angeles to study film at UCLA. After graduating, he moved to Venice and lived a bohemian lifestyle consisting of couch-hopping and copious drug use. Despite a seemingly deadbeat life path, Morrison was filled with ambition and creativity since childhood but also with an underlying desire to rebel.

Los Angeles Times critic Pete Johnson was originally unconvinced of The Doors’ talent. He wrote in 1966 that “the Doors [were] a hungry-looking quartet with an interesting original sound, but… [put on] the worst stage appearance of any rock and roll group in captivity.”

Fame was anything but instantaneous. But as Morrison and The Doors were breaking down the barriers of rock and refining and creating a sensual, dark and psychedelic sound, people could not help but notice and gravitate towards it.

In fact, award-winning movie director Francis Ford Coppola featured The Doors’ song “This Is the End” in the opening scene of the 1979 film Apocalypse Now. Morrison and The Doors quickly became rock and roll icons and symbols of a nonconforming lifestyle. Morrison also

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THE DOORS has been intertwined in the Los Angeles culture for many years, shaping the hipster and self-expressive facets of multiple landmarks such as Abbot Kinney and Venice. became a poster boy of Venice, and he is literally and figuratively engraved into Los Angeles culture. A mural of Morrison, painted by Rip Cronk in 1991, is on a building near the Venice Boardwalk on Speedway and 18th Avenues.

Part of what made Morrison so iconic was his fearlessness and desire to be unique. Most of the pop culture of his era was dominated by a “flower power” hippie style, but Morrison’s music was much more real, much more dark and much more insightful.

They pushed the boundaries of freedom of expression to its very limits, and in a time when censorship made rock n’ roll too wholesome and too quiet, The Doors turned up the volume and cursed convention to the grave, and Los Angeles listened.

Nightclubs along the Sunset Strip like Whisky A Go Go and Kaleidescope played host to The Doors as they exploded into mainstream popularity. Mor-

rison and his philosophy embodied the quintessence of individuality, rebellion and self-expression and firmly imprinted himself upon the city of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles and Venice have maintained his vision of artistic freedom of expression. Great artists and bands like Nirvana and The Strokes have drawn inspiration from Morrison’s visions. Morrison encouraged the desire to oppose the norms of society, and that can be seen from the hipster culture of Abbot Kinney to the colorful street art, music and people of Venice. Even the Venice skate culture, which did not arise until the 1980s, was influenced by a desire for self-expression.

In his 1967 song “People are Strange”, Morrison sang, “When you’re strange, no one remembers your name.” But as his legacy shows, Morrison was wrong. The storm that brewed in Venice grew, and Hurricane Morrison engulfed the world.

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Honorary Coaches Program recognizes faculty's support of varsity football team

By HARRISON WALKER CONTRIBUTOR In its first year at Loyola, the Honorary Coaches Program, started by varsity football head coach Marvin Sanders, was created to honor those members of the faculty who continuously and devotedly display their support, through triumph and defeat, for the football program.

For every home game played this season, the varsity football players vote for two members of the faculty whom they award the title of Honorary Coach.

The selected Honorary Coaches shadow the team for the whole day leading up to kick-off. They are also involved in all pre and post-game activities. These activities include the pre-game mass and meal, coaches meetings, the post-game mass and reflections.

The Honorary Coaches also bear the flag during the national anthem as well as stand alongside the players and coaches on the sideline during the game.

For the first home game of the season on Friday, Sept. 9, against St. Augustine, English teacher Edwina Lynch and counselor Kelly Farland were voted as the first ever Honorary Coaches due to their unconditional support for the football program.

“I was overwhelmed with surprise

and gratitude,” said Lynch on finding out that she had been awarded the title of Honorary Coach. In describing the whole experience she said, “The part of the evening that I will always treasure is being with them in the chapel after the game.”

The second pair of Honorary Coaches selected for the home game against Cathedral on Friday, Sept.

16, were counselor Daryl Crowley and theology teacher Scott Johnson.

The football team suffered a tough loss that day; however, Johnson described the post-game reflections in the chapel as extremely positive.

“I was really moved by the honest thoughts and feelings the team shared in response to their very tough loss to Cathedral High. They were able to still maturely contextualize this challenging experience in terms of higher realities such as their growing brotherhood,” he said.

Johnson said, “I eventually saw myself as someone providing a supporting presence for our coaches and players.”

Sanders believes that this Honorary Coaches program is essential to the growth of the athletes, especially since the faculty and staff play such an integral role in the development of the players into not only competitive athletes but also men for others.

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KELLY FARLAND AND EDWINA LYNCH carry the colors for the national anthem, one of their privileges as honorary coaches on Sept. 9.

backer Winston Anawalt said, “I think it’s beneficial for everyone. It’s a way for the team and coaches to show our appreciation for the support we receive and highlight a few extra supportive faculty members each week".

Sanders also believes that the participating Honorary Coach-

es have truly embraced and enjoyed the experience. “Mrs. Crowley even designed a play in the second half!” said Sanders.

The next Honorary Coaches will be voted for and announced on Oct. 14 for the home game against Crespi.

Senior Henry Wayne volunteers time Vikings linebacker Anthony to help the LA Rams equipment team Barr '10 establishes charity

By MATTHEW CONDE CONTRIBUTOR Unlike the majority of Californians that take advantage of summer heat and head to the beach or drive up and down the coast, senior Henry Wayne spent his summer in the locker room and on the field with the Los Angeles Rams. Serving as a member of the equipment team, Wayne dedicated his summer to helping the Rams’ staff.

A typical day for Wayne consisted of helping out on the field during drills at both the walk through and regular practices, doing laundry for the players and coaches and preparing the locker room for the team.

Wayne said, “I worked during their [Rams’] training camp at the

University of California, Irvine, and I have continued to work for them at their home games during the preseason and the regular season.”

Wayne’s favorite part about the hands-on job is helping with field drills. He said, “My favorite part of the practices was when I was able to catch field goals and punts from Greg Zuerlein and Johnny Hekker. I loved getting to meet some of the players and they were all great guys. I made a few lucky catches and some of the players started calling me ‘hands.’”

Explaining how he earned his position with the team, Wayne said, “My grandfather personally knew someone affiliated with the team, and he helped me land a job that initially had me working for

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SENIOR HENRY WAYNE worked in Irvine for the LA Rams equiptment team during summer training. He also helps on the sidelines at NFL home games.

three days at the team’s training camp. I wanted to keep working so I worked as hard as I could and every chance I got, I asked for more work. As a result, I was able to work the rest of the training camp and for a few games on the sidelines.”

Wayne’s motivation to get involved with the Rams sprouted from his interest in sports. “I have always loved playing sports and have been a sports fanatic all my life,” said Wayne. “When I grow up, I want to have some sort of job in the sports world, and I felt that this would be a great experience for me.”

With school back in session, Wayne has been forced to make sacrifices in order to manage his commitment to both his academics and the Rams. “I worked all day during the training camp over the summer, but with school starting I am now only able to work [with the Rams] during the weekend of a home game,” said Wayne.

Despite his time-consuming commitments, Wayne is able to manage a tight schedule by applying lessons learned throughout his years at Loyola. He said, “Loyola has taught me to work hard and know how to manage my time well. Working for the Rams, I had a lot of duties over the course of the day and was able to complete them thanks to the discipline I have learned from being at Loyola.”

Because of his interactions with players and involvement in the team, Wayne said, “I would love to continue my work for the Rams next summer because it has been a great experience.”

foundation to combat the cycle of poverty in America

By ARTHUR CRIBBS CONTRIBUTOR Former Loyola football and track star, and current Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr ‘10 formally launched his foundation, Raise the Barr, this past summer. He kicked off this mission with a fundraising event in El Segundo on June 4.

The foundation provides financial assistance to single mothers attending college, while also providing support with childcare.

In regards to his overall intentions with the organization, Barr said, “I want to help educate single mothers and their families in order to break the cycle of poverty.”

The inspiration for Barr came from his personal upbringing as the son of a single mother. As a college student, his mother, Lori, became pregnant and had to work two jobs in order to pay for her education.

Witnessing the academic perseverance of his mother in reaching her postgraduate degree inspired Barr to create this organization.

Commenting on his upbringing with his mother, Barr said, “I inspired her, and she inspired me. My hope with the foundation is to pro-

vide the next person with the opportunity that I was fortunate to have.”

The goal for the organization in its first year is to provide ten families with scholarships. The Raise the Barr foundation gave its first scholarship to a mother of three children from Minneapolis, Minnesota, named Natasha Redeagle.

The funding for the organization comes from donations and fundraising events. Barr has already contributed $50,000 of his own money to his foundation.

Barr also shared how the values of Loyola played an essential role in his need to give back to his community. He said, “With its emphasis on being a person for others, Loyola subconsciously helped me to understand how to use my platform while keeping me grounded. It allowed me to see the big picture and to know that everything that goes on is not just about me and know that there are so many people that can use help.

The school definitely pushed me to want to help the next person.”

In continuing its mission, the Raise the Barr foundation will host another fundraiser on Nov. 7 in Minneapolis.

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Varsity cross-country Varsity football pulls off 24-23 wins Bell-Jeff Invitational comeback win against Bishop Amat [FROM FOOTBALL, 12]

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THE VARSITY CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM, led by seniors Charlie Sherman and Alejandro Salinas, toe the line at the Bell -Jeff Invitational.

By WILLIAM FRAHER CONTRIBUTOR With three meet wins under their belt, the varsity cross-country Cubs, led by head coach Lalo Diaz, added to their success at the Bellarmine-Jefferson Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 24, with the top five Cubs placing in the top 10 in the race. Senior front runner Charlie Sherman led the way for the Cubs, finishing second overall in 14:35. Freshman standout Anthony Stone broke the 34 - year - old freshman course record by over 30 seconds, finishing fourth for Loyola and ninth overall with a time of 15:05.

Reflecting on the season to date, Coach Diaz said, “We have had four meets so far: the Cerritos Invitational, Rosemead Invitational, Mt. Carmel Invitational, and Bell-Jeff Invitational.

We were victorious in all four.

We are on our way to defending the state championship.”

The gap between the top five runners was 31 seconds, a season best for the Cubs. Along with tight packing, Diaz recognizes another strength for the team is its depth,

or the amount of underclassmen on the team. Diaz said, “I am very proud of the depth on our team. After Charlie Sherman, it is a dogfight for 2-10. Our future bodes well because we will bring back 10 of the top 12 runners.”

Junior David McAndrews believes the team has the caliber to face stronger teams. He said, “In regards to the rest of the season, I think the team is ready to race against tougher competition. It's a long journey to State, but we are so competitive in nature that we have trouble staying patient.”

The Cubs have been consecutively ranked first in Division II for the last three weeks. According to Rich Gonzalez, manager of Prepcaltrack.com and the CIF Southern Section cross-country rankings, Loyola has the potential to be the second team in Loyola history to earn back-to-back State Titles. The Cubs are also ranked 19th in the nation in the most recent poll.

On, Sept. 28 the team won the first Mission League cluster meet and will compete the second Mission League cluster meet on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Water polo places ninth in South Coast Tournament

By LUKE MINCK CONTRIBUTOR The varsity water polo team, led by head coach Erik Healy, currently holds a record of 8-3 with losses against Orange Lutheran, Sacred Heart and Harvard-Westlake. Last weekend the Cubs participated in the South Coast Tournament at Santa Margarita High School and Newport Harbor High School, placing ninth out of 72 teams.

The Cubs started the South Coast Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 22, defeating Esperanza, 20-10. Later that day, the Cubs lost to Agoura, 6-8. On Friday, the Cubs played Santa Margarita High School and won, 16-8. Continuing into Saturday, the Cubs defeated Dana Hills, 17-11. Later that day, they ended the tournament by defeating El Toro, 7-3.

Speaking about the team’s performance at its recent tournament, Healy said, “We have started the season with three big tournaments.

We wanted to start with a bunch of games to get some experience under our belt and to figure out what we are good at and what we need to improve on. Pretty soon, we get into non league and league games,

which will obviously be huge for the rest of the season. It’s exciting watching this team grow.”

Coach Healy is very excited about how the team is playing right now and looks forward to the future. He said, “I am very happy with the way the team is playing. We have a bunch of selfless, inspired athletes who represent the program well. I feel like we are starting to hit our stride, and I believe this team will play its best water polo at the end of the season.”

After graduating a large portion of the team last year, this year’s team is very young. Senior utility Marko Vavic said, “This season we have a very young team with only a few returning varsity players. Being a senior this year means not only leading by example and keeping the team close, but also boosting the confidence of the newer players.”

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the Cubs will face a rematch against Orange Lutheran at the USC Aquatic Center, a rematch after losing to them in the Santa Barbara Tournament. The Cubs will then face rival Harvard-Westlake on Monday, Oct. 19, also at the USC Aquatic Center.

senior Sinjun Astani registered five tackles, including two sacks. With this 21-19 loss, the Cubs entered Mission League play with a 1-3 record.

Following close consecutive losses in weeks three and four, the Cubs entered week five with a completely fresh mentality, according to head coach Marvin Sanders. On Friday, Sept. 23, the Cubs faced off against the 3-1 Bishop Amat Lancers, then a top 10 California football team.

In a game that came down to the final possession, the Cubs overcame a 21-7 halftime deficit. After their first drive of the third quarter, the Cubs narrowed the Lancer’s lead to just two points after scoring a touchdown with 18 seconds left in the game. The Cubs then recovered an onside kick and Cacho-Sousa kicked a 49 yard field goal to pull off a 24-23 comeback win.

O’Malley completed 22 of his 35 passes, throwing for 247 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

He also spread the ball across the field, finding three different receivers for over 65 yards.

Coaching in his fourth season as Loyola’s head football coach, Sanders challenges his athletes mentally and physically to prepare them for any future opponent.

Sanders, commenting on the status of his team, said, “We must approach every week differently.

We have to forget the game before this, win or loss, and go into the next game with a lot of heart.”

Addressing how blessed he feels about this crop of seniors and juniors, Sanders said, “I love this group of guys. I believe that I help them become better players, and they help me become a better coach. I couldn’t ask for a better group of guys.”

Pointing out his recent success in the pocket, O’Malley said, “This is my team. I win with my team, and I lose with my team.

I test myself every day, and I go out every day to compete to the best of my abilities. Win or lose, my team has my back, and I

wouldn’t want it any other way.”

As a junior, senior linebacker Winston Anawalt led the team in tackles, managing a starting spot the entire season. Anawalt translated his play last year to this season, from filling the defensive gaps to tackling running backs to scrambling quarterbacks that step into his ten-foot radius.

According to Maxpreps, Anawalt ranks in the top five Mission League players in tackles.

Explaining his intentions as a linebacker, Anawalt said, “I’m going to treat this season like last season.

I have my objective: tackling ball carriers, filling gaps when I need to, playing my pass coverage and calling plays for the defense. I play each game the same, playing fast at all times until the whistle blows.”

The Cubs next game is away tonight against Serra High School at 7:00 p.m. Next Friday, Oct. 7, the Cubs will travel to Chaminade High School to face the Eagles before returning to Loyola on Oct. 14 to play against Notre Dame High School.

Cubs involved: students learn basics of sports medicine from athletic trainers

By CHARLES VEIHL CONTRIBUTOR The Sports Medicine Club offers students a hands-on experience to help athletic trainers on the field and to learn more about the behind-the-scenes jobs that take place in the training room. The club, only in its second year, already has nine members helping head athletic trainer Tim Moscicki with day-to-day training activities.

Moscicki said, “Because the trainers are around, they do a lot of stuff that needs to be done. They are a tremendous help. They help with day-to-day stuff in the training room, help ice, help during games, help a lot with the baseline program and help tape athletes.”

Along with being a member of the club, Cubs can enroll in a summer school class that is taught by Moscicki. In this class, students become First-Aid and CPR certified and learn how to correctly tape an ankle.

Sophomore Reese Turknette, who has been involved in the club for two years, said, “I didn't have anything to do the summer going into freshman year. I didn't play

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THE SPORTS MEDICINE CLUB, consisting of members Adam Morales, George Borkovich, Reese Turknette and Josh Mendoza, helps athletic trainers. football, cross-country or water polo, but I wanted to do something affiliated with sports. I took the athletic training class. Now, as a sophomore I'm still helping Mr. Moscicki during the fall season. On gameday, we help bring out gatorade to the field, tape ankles and wrists and help out with equipment and such.”

Sophomore Adam Morales, who joined the club this year, said, “I joined it because I wanted to find out what the trainers go through everyday. My favorite part about

being a member is that I get to see more of the behind-the-scenes work when preparing for a game.

During games when I am on the field, I stay next to one of the trainers and just watch the game until we notice that someone is injured or just needs to be taped up.”

Open to all students, the Sports Medicine Club will host its meetings in the athletic training room after the Activities Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 4. No experience with sports medicine is needed.

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Sean Lee competes at Olympic Trials

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THE VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM strategizes during a huddle in a home game this season. The Cubs started off Mission League play with a victory against Bishop Amat, 24-23. After playing at Serra High School tonight, the Cubs will return home to face Chaminade High School on Oct. 7.

Varsity football victory puts Cubs on winning path

By JAMES SIMS CONTRIBUTOR

Following consecutive onepossession losses to St. Augustine and Cathedral, the 2-3 Cubs hope to regain their stride during Mission League play in order to clinch a second straight CIF Division I playoff berth. Despite starting their season with one win followed by three consecutive losses, the Cubs bounced back to beat Bishop Amat on Sept. 24

in their Mission League debut with a narrow 24-23 victory.

On Friday, Sept. 9, the Cubs, down by three points in the fourth quarter, gave up a costly interception in the final minute of the game that sealed a 14-17 loss against the St. Augustine Saints.

Senior quarterback Sean O’Malley completed 12 of his 22 passes for 109 passing yards for the night, finishing the game with two touchdowns and one interception, along with 20 yards on the ground.

On the defensive end, senior linebacker Winston Anawalt finished with 12 tackles, two of which were behind the line of scrimmage.

On Friday, Sept. 16, the Cubs faced off against the Cathedral High School Phantoms for the first time since 1973 in a game that would be a battle for “the best view of downtown,” according to the LA Times. The Phantoms gained an early 21-3 lead over the Cubs by the end of the first half. During a second half resurgence by

Loyola expands concussion test to include entire student body

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causes the gelatinous-like brain to jostle against the skull. After a concussion, the levels of brain chemiThree years ago Loyola cals are altered; it usually takes a High School’s athletic depart- week for these levels to stabilize ment mandated that every stu- again, according to Mayo Clinic’s dent must undergo the cogni- website. Because brain damage tive concussion baseline test can be dangerous if not diagnosed before the school year begins. properly, precautions must be tak A concussion, derived en to identify the seriousness of from the Latin word concutere the head injury through the use meaning “to shake violently,” is of a concussion baseline test. caused when a person sustains an The purpose of the series impact or blow to the head that of tests is to analyze a person’s motor skills, including reaction time, menA student-athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practal capacity, balance, tice or game shall be removed from competietc., at an initial point tion at that time for the remainder of the day. in time. A record of A student-athlete who has been removed from the student’s brain play may not return to play until the athlete is functioning at his or evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of her ‘normal state’ can concussions and receives written clearance then be compared to to play from that health care provider. scores taken after the student has potential- CIF BYLAW 313 ly been concussed.

“Having established the baseline helps us [athletic trainers] assist in the return to learn process as well as their return to play,” said assistant athletic trainer Amanda Zamani.

Sophomore Galo Medina suffered a concussion last year during a club soccer game. Before he was cleared to play, he was required to take the same (post-concussion) test. “It took me a total of four attempts over the course of a month to be cleared,” said Medina about his recovery experience. “Even though I felt as if I could return to my regular activities, such as academics and soccer, the results still did not clear me until I passed the test.”

According to head athletic trainer Tim Moscicki, the test itself is composed of physical and mental exercises, which range from speaking a series of numbers out loud to identifying colored shapes to standing on one foot for ten seconds. All baseline exams are administered

the Cubs, the Phantoms barely held onto their 21-19 lead as the final play of the game consisted of a missed potential game-winning field goal by senior placekicker Diego Cacho-Sousa.

Senior wide receiver Jack Webster registered 10 catches for 149 yards and a timely touchdown in the third quarter to give the Cubs much-needed momentum. On the defensive line for the Cubs, [SEE VARSITY FOOTBALL, 11]

Senior Sean Lee competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska, this past summer. Out of the countless swimmers across the country, 1,600 men and women qualified for this special opportunity, and only the top two finishers from each event advanced to the Rio Olympics.

Lee participated in three races at the trials, each fielding approximately 100 competitors. He swam the 200-meter butterfly in 2:00.98, placing him 52nd; the 200-meter intermediate medley in 2:04.98, placing him 56th; and 400-meter intermediate medley in 4:26.16, placing him 49th.

Lee rated his performance a six out of 10. He said, “I did alright.

A lot of kids don’t do too well.

You either do really well or really bad, but I was in the middle.”

Despite not advancing to the Olympics, Lee found the opportunity to compete with top level athletes valuable. He said, “My work paid off because I got to go and have the experience, but I probably could have swam better.”

In terms of college recruitment, Lee has received offers from the University of California, Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University and Duke University. Despite recently returning from his latest official recruiting trip at Princeton, Lee said, “I like Penn the best.”

Reflecting upon his last season at Loyola, Lee said he hopes to win a CIF Title for his team in the spring for the second year in a row.

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during the summer by Moscicki and assistant athletic trainers Brianna Millard and Zamani. Since Loyola follows ImPACT’s (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) policy, which recommends re-administering the baseline test every two years, freshmen, juniors and transfer students take a forty minute test; returning sophomores and seniors, a fifteen minute checkup.

Regardless of athletic participation, Loyola requires that every student complete the concussion baseline test before the first day of school in the case that any student becomes concussed. “We [the athletic department] noticed a rise in non-Loyola based events and non-

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athletic concussions. Because we are still responsible for students in the classroom, we needed a way to evaluate and monitor concussed students,” said Millard.

Should a student sustain a head injury, or any other injury for that matter, he must report it to the student health department or athletic trainers immediately, according to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Bylaw 313, implemented in 2010.

Assistant Principal Paul Jordan ’88 explained that Loyola, in compliance with the bylaw, has four certified doctors who examine and evaluate the scores from the pre- and postinjury concussion baselines.