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2018-19 School Year in Review
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By MATTHEW CONDE MAX ARNERICH RAMSAY GOYAL & & NEWS EDITOR NEWS EDITOR NEWS EDITOR Wildfires stretching across Southern California, a new security lockdown Loyola faculty for support. Over time, Loyola students began to utilize program, a month-long Los Angeles Unified School District walkout, the return of those resources and was brought closer to their friends and family. the bees on campus and many more events have shaped this 2018-19 school year. From Jan. 14 to Jan. 22, 2019, teachers and faculty members from the Los Loyola’s Campus Ministry Department expanded its programs and Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) protested by doing a week-long walk introduced the school’s first Transfer-Student Retreat. One of the main out. Many seniors were scheduled to perform their Senior Service Project at goals of the retreat was to help transfer students better adjust to Loyola’s LAUSD schools. Those students were switched to other service sites within the first environment. Started by senior Konnor Paris, participants in this retreat week of their project, and they were able to resume their community service. had an experience similar to the First Year Retreat without freshmen. From March 18 to March 22, Loyola hosted its first Social Justice Week. On This retreat was held from Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, to Sunday, Aug. 26. 2018, Monday, March 18, Loyola students focused on the Grad-at-Grad value “Open where nine senior leaders and twenty sophomore and junior transfer students went to Growth.” Many social justice artists and authors gathered on Tuesday, March on a scavenger hunt, volunteered at Union Rescue Mission at Skidrow, reflected 19, at Loyola’s Social Justice Literary Fair. On Wednesday, March 20, students on their day, participated in flashlight tag and held a pool party. The retreat ended discussed the issues of DACA and the importance of love. Loyola highlighted with a mass presided by Fr. Greg Goethals S.J. on Sunday, Aug. 26. the “Intellectually Distinguished” and “Religious” Grad-atLoyola celebrated its first schoolwide mass, Mass of the Grad values by hosting two Social Justice Week events at Holy Spirit, on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. This mass marked the first lunch on March 21. On Friday, March 23, Loyola hosted the time Loyola’s Liturgical Choir performed the school’s alma mater, Words Matter Summit in Xavier Center, an event that raised “Loyola I am.” After this mass, freshmen and senior Big Brother leaders awareness about the importance of not using offensive terms. participated in the “Take Your Little Brother to the Game” event. On Monday, April 8, 2019, the bees returned to campus. When On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, the Minnesota making their first appearance around the start of second semester, Vikings practiced at Loyola’s Smith Field to prepare for their the bees made their hive on the northern side of Loyola Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Rams Hall. This time, however, the bees started their new hive on Sept. 27, 2018. At 5 p.m., white buses lined up in on the eastern side of Loyola Hall and closed that entrance the Dewey Parking Lot, as the football players stepped o n t o in the morning. In the afternoon that day, security and maintenance Loyola’s campus. With the team came Anthony Barr ‘10, who was recognized staff helped remove the hive and let the school resume its normal, daily routine. and greeted by several students, faculty members and security guards. In September 2018, Loyola’s Advancement Staff confirmed that they would With the rise of school shootings and gun-violence, Loyola enforced a new security proceed with the renovation of Xavier Center. After fundraising half of the protocol called ALICE: Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate. Over the $34 million cost, Xavier Center will be demolished, and Loyola will begin summer, several faculty leaders attended a national meeting about ALICE and the construction immediately after graduation. The building will resemble Loyola purpose of the program. Through this new security protocol, Loyola has updated Hall’s architecture and incorporate Hannon Hall’s moderness. Known as its evacuation methods and introduced them to classes on Oct. 3 and 4 of 2018. “The Campaign for 1901 Venice Boulevard,” administration plans to not only In November, the Camp, Woolsey and Hill fires burned thousands of remodel Xavier Center but create a new front circle and veterans courtyard. acres of California land and affected families in the Loyola community. The Loyola held its final school liturgy in the original Xavier Center on Camp Fire in Northern California cost over $10 billion in property damage Monday, May 20, 2019. The change in Xavier Center will also affect the and is the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. The front circle, as the front circle will be smaller. With this alteration to the Woolsey and Hill Fires forced many people to evacuate across Southern Hayden Front Circle, Loyola also plans to cut down the 100 year old palm California, burning multiple houses and affecting several Loyola students. trees. The original Xavier Center will host its last Baccalaureate Mass on Because the wildfires had an impact on several Loyola families and Friday, May 31, 2019 and commemorate Loyola’s 150th graduating class. community members, Loyola encouraged students who were affected by the Southern California fires to reach out to their counselors and other
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Construction for new Xavier Center set to begin on June 11 By DONOVEN MCALISTER CONTRIBUTOR Planned for the past five years, the remodeling of Xavier Center is set to begin on June 11 and will take 15 to 18 months of construction. Rev. Gregory Goethals, S.J., ‘73. said, “Xavier is an essential part of who we are and what we do here at Loyola. It is the place where new families and students find out about Loyola at our Open House and where they end their time here with Baccalaureate Mass.” While construction takes place, a temporary building will be built on the west side of Dewey Parking Lot to serve all the purposes of Xavier. The goal is to transition from the current Xavier to the temporary building and to the future Xavier as seamlessly and easily as possible. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM LOYOLA COMMUNICATIONS Goethals said, “Xavier serves us LOYOLA ADMINISTRATION aims to remodel Xavier Center and Hayden Circle according to the above model, with architecture similar to the construction of Hannon Hall. all in every educational, spiritual and
Twelve father-son teams perform Spring Baja Build By NOLAN RICE CONTRIBUTOR Twelve teams of fathers and sons participated in the Spring Baja Build Project in Tecate, Mexico from Saturday, April 13, to Sunday, April 14. The group began the project by crossing the border and starting their work with the local community. Their task was to construct a home for a family living in the community while also building a relationship with the people. Director of Community Service Jesse Rodriguez said, “Although there’s already the concrete slab put together, the fathers and sons put the actual house together to support a family. It’s a very quick trip; they start working as soon as they get there.” The initiative began in 2011 and continues its partnership with Baja Christian Ministries, a company that conducts many service projects in Baja, Mexico. Every year since, the Baja Build has received immense support and positive feedback from its participants and other members of the Loyola community. Reflecting on the project, Sophomore Kenneth Lopez said, “It was a great experience because it was an amazing opportunity to conduct service and to help the community. Additionally, I was also able to do something fun and meaningful with my dad.” The project also offers Cubs a glimpse into life outside of their own community and into an entirely
different environment. Junior Gabriel Salinas, who has a leadership role in organizing the Baja Build project, said, “When you go down there and cross the border and see the living conditions that people have to deal with, the experience really transforms your mindset and shows you how privileged you are to live in a city like Los Angeles.” The service project also becomes a time for fathers and sons not only to build homes but to also make connections with the community. The experience becomes a collaborative effort, with both the locals and Loyola participants working together. Community Service Coordinator Angela Moran stated, “There’s such a gracious sense about this whole interaction. They’ll come and offer you food and ask what they can do to help. The kids want to paint and help with their house. There’s this real feeling of togetherness.” The family receiving the home is often very emotional when the construction is complete and the house is given to them. The collaboration among the Loyola students, fathers and people from the community creates an impactful memory and demonstrates the power of teamwork. Junior Gabriel Salinas said, “It’s just so satisfying after you complete the project and transform a whole family’s life, and that is the feeling that drives me to come back every year.”
co-curricular capacity. We could not function without it, and its space and size allow us to do things that simply could not be done if it did not exist.” Hayden Circle will also be remodeled in the overall reconstruction. The palm trees will be removed, and Hayden Circle will be completely renovated to create a more modern feeling. Sophomore Michael Ishak said, “It was quite sad to realize that we were having our last Mass in what we know as Xavier Center, but it does provide hope and school spirit that we will have a new and even better place to celebrate our community and sense of brotherhood we form at Loyola. Even though I know it might not be completed by the time I graduate, I am glad that the next generation of Loyola students will get to experience it in years to come.”
Mothers’ Guild hosts St. Ignatius Guild Preview Night in Xavier Center By EDWARD HOLLY CONTRIBUTOR Loyola hosted the 21st Annual St. Ignatius Guild Preview Night for the 2019 Mothers’ Guild Spring Luncheon on Friday, May 3, in Xavier Center. During the annual Mothers’ Guild Luncheon, Loyola moms gather into groups based on neighborhoods or athletic teams to create uniquely themed tables, and Preview Night gives people a sneak peak of those tables. Director of Events at Loyola Karin Chamberlain said, “Preview Night is an opportunity for everyone who can’t attend the luncheon or other family members—aunts, uncles, husbands, brothers—anyone over the age of twenty one, to check out the tables.” This event featured a buffet dinner, a silent auction, a
raffle, merchandise available for purchase from Cub Corner or from the tables themselves and unique items for purchase from Merchandise Mart, a three-day pop-up shop. Chamberlain said, “The unique thing about Merchandise Mart is that they have special items that are only available for purchase at the Luncheon or Preview Night.” Past and present families, alumni and friends attended this event, and tickets were $35 per person with advance reservations and $45 per person at the door. Chamberlain said, “The great thing about this event is that all proceeds, from the silent auction, raffle, and ticket sales, go to Loyola High School to benefit the faculty and students.” The event is run by the St. Ignatius Guild, which con-
sists of alumni mothers. Presidents of the St. Ignatius Guild, Mary Ann Smith and Susan Blake, said, “We handled the floral arrangements and the check-in tables, and our amazing Loyola staff provided the set up of the tables, buffet and beverage service.” The St. Ignatius Guild runs and assists in other events around Loyola during the year such as the Interchange Auction, Kairos Retreats, Alumni Dinner and Alumni Golf Tournaments. Smith and Blake said, “Our mission is to provide financial support for teachers’ sabbaticals and continuing education programs. It is a way of showing appreciation of all the faculty for what they have done for our sons during their four years at Loyola.”
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LOYOLA PARENTS preview tables put together by multiple chapters of the Loyola Mothers’ Guild the night before the annual luncheon in Xavier Center.
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125 Seniors celebrate Grad Nite at Anaheim Disney theme parks By JULIAN HA CONTRIBUTOR About 125 Loyola seniors were at Disneyland and California Adventure Friday, May 10, from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. for Grad Nite. The price of one ticket, which provided access to both theme parks, was $150. Buses to and from Loyola’s campus provided transportation, and the seniors entered the park through a special hidden entrance to commemorate the graduates and begin the celebration. Senior Vinnie Giachini said, “It was fun. I would say there was roughly 2000 other high schoolers, and it was cool meeting them. Honestly, the rides were my favorite part. At first, until 10 p.m., it was open to the public, but afterwards, they closed Disneyland and opened up California Adventure for just the seniors, so all of the Grad Nite participants went there.” The services at both Disneyland parks hosted seniors from across the country for the 58th annual Grad Nite event. All rides and attractions were conveniently accessible all day until the parks closed at 2 a.m., but Disneyland hosted the general public while high school stu-
dents remained in California Adventure. Senior Willis Hardaway said, “It was pretty cool, as we got to stay out until two in the morning. We actually ended up leaving at 3 a.m. because one kid came back late, but everyone was chilling. My favorite part was definitely all of the rides and meeting new people.” According to Disney Parks communication specialist Anthony Armenia, “Each event night, Disney California Adventure park will be transformed into an end of year party central. From grooving along Route 66 with a dance party in Cars Land, to dropping into thrilling attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy—Mission: BREAKOUT! and the Incredicoaster, Grad Nite is the perfect way to cap off high school with an experience that will last a lifetime.” Giachini said, “Space Mountain and Incredicoaster were my favorite parts. It was funny to see other high schoolers flexing their college sweatshirts. I would definitely recommend it, and it was fun to go with friends.” As most of the rides and attractions in California Adventure were under renovations last year, seniors were not able to
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125 LOYOLA SENIORS spent one of their finals nights of senior year at Disneyland and California Adventure with about 2000 other high schoolers. access that portion of the park in 2018. Rides such as California Screamin’, that were previously closed, were operating by the time the class of 2019 arrived. Assistant Principal for Student Life Paul Jordan ‘88 said, “It was a little bit of a challenge this year because Disneyland keeps limiting the number of dates to choose from to scale down the park population to fit their management. We coordinated it on a Friday this year, which was unusual. We’ve
Surf team participates in five competitions across California By JACKSON KRUSE CONTRIBUTOR The Loyola Surf Team, led by coaches William Mudd and Geoffrey Joy ‘72 and senior captains seniors Jackson Linscomb, Liam Mudd and Will Tilles, won all five of its competitions this year. The team has about twenty consistent members who participate in competitions set up by the Scholastic Surf Series (SSS). Surfers can compete in three different categories: longboard, shortboard and bodyboard. Competitors are sent out in heats and given an allotted time to ride as many waves as possible. The points for both individual and team scores are determined by judges.
Loyola’s surf team was initiated five years ago by Loyola parent and father of captain Liam Mudd, William Mudd and Joy. Practices are held at the competition sites the previous week to ensure confidence for the specific kinks of the site. The team participated in five competitions this year: Ventura Fairgrounds, Summers’ Beach, Zuma, C-Street and the Manhattan Beach Pier. The Cubs compete against schools like Oaks Christian, Santa Barbara High, Oxnard, Santa Monica High, Palisades Charter and Malibu High. The team is confident that the future is in good hands with the many freshmen who participated this year, especially Will “Walks on Water” Walker, as Joy calls him.
Liam Mudd, a lifelong surfer, said “Being out on the water, the controlled chaos of the ocean, is what I love about surfing.” Linscomb added, “Surfing requires patience, and I think that I have successfully applied this aspect to other parts of my life.” Joy wants to extend his thanks to all the parents who give up their time to be at competitions throughout Southern California, and he is especially grateful for the effort and energy of head coach William Mudd. The team held its barbecue banquet at Point Dume in Malibu last Saturday, May 18, to wrap up the season, and they look forward to recruiting new surfers next year.
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LOYOLA SURF TEAM, including coach Geoffrey Joy, seniors Jackson Linscomb, Liam Mudd, Will Tillis, and father William Mudd pose for a picture at Point Dume in Malibu.
never scheduled it on a Friday before. Planning it on a senior holiday lowered the attendance level a little bit, so we’re going to potentially reconsider scheduling it on a Thursday, like how it was before to engage more kids to attend.” Future senior classes can look forward to the opening of such additions as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge later this year and a fourth hotel taking the place of ESPN Zone in 2021.
Campus ministry office to move next to Community Service
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CAMPUS MINISTRY will move to the Community Service and Cub Corner building when the construction of Xavier begins. By JULIAN HA CONTRIBUTOR This summer, Loyola’s Campus Ministry office will be relocated from its current spot near the loading dock to the new building next to Cub Corner and the Community Service Office in Malloy Commons. Workers began construction on the new building about three weeks ago. Junior Seth Shin, a regular visitor of Campus Ministry said, “I hang out here pretty often, and we just get to chill inside, eat our lunch and do our work. It’s unfortunate that they have to tear this place down, but there’ll be a better one as soon as it’s gone. I’m looking forward to spending time in the new Campus Ministry office.” Currently, Campus Ministry is connected to Xavier Center. As Xavier will be torn down and rebuilt this summer, the Campus Ministry office and the adjacent Z’s will also be bulldozed.
Campus Ministry Assistant Christian Astran says, “Technically, the location for this room is Xavier 01, so everything attached to Xavier will be gone. Our office will be torn down as of June 1.” As of now, whether or not Campus Ministry will return to its original location after the conclusion of the Xavier reconstruction is yet to be announced. However, even with the change in location, Campus Ministry will remain the same for students and in terms of its function. Astran said, “Functionality-wise the office won’t change. We are getting an upgrade in terms of location. We and Community Service are technically part of the same Student Life department on campus, so we’re closer to some of our ministry partners on campus, and that’s the idea behind the new office. Now we can be in direct contact with community service since we work on the same portion of campus.”
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Immersion and cultural excursions help students experience the world By DONOVEN MCALISTER CONTRIBUTOR Throughout Easter Break, which lasted from Thursday, April 18, to Sunday, April 28, students travelled to Peru, Costa Rica and Japan for community service and immersion experiences. Although each trip was managed and organized by a different community, every expedition had the goal of educating Loyola students about other parts of the world. The Costa Rica trip, which was organized by the Community Service Center, focused on ecological development and service towards the local community. The team spent most of its time close to the Pacific Ocean, working at a Botanical Research Station. Director of Community Service Thomas Zeko said, “They had a workspace did a lot outside in the jungle and along the coast. It was a beautiful country, and there was a lot of consciousness raising from the service completed for the local environment.”
The trip to Peru, organized by the freshman football team, emphasized cultural immersion. The team visited tourist heritage sites, such as Machu Picchu, and experienced native Peruvian life and tradition through the exploration of open air markets and local homes. Spanish teacher Ana de Castro said, “Because our first day was Good Friday, we participated in many of the local traditions, and we learned the differences between the US and Latin American countries’ REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM MICHAEL SHAWVER customs. We also had experts and CUBS clean up trash and debris along the Costa Rica beaches the Pacific Ocean to improve the local community. local guides helping us explore the bordering different sight and locations.” whatever we wanted and trying new De Castro said, “For me as a Six students also travelled foods and seeing different places.” teacher, I really appreciate traveling to Japan where they saw Tokyo, Sophomore Finley Walshe said, with students and getting intellectual Buddhist and Shinto shrines and “I had always wanted to go on a analysis because the students get to huge electronics stores. Students also trip to Japan, and since I had the learn and better prepare themselves for tried authentic Japanese cuisine. chance to go with friends, I was even cultural teachings in the classroom.” Latin teacher Teresa Kawamata said, more excited to go on the trip.” Walshe said, “The trip showed “Because it was such a small group, we These cultural experiences in various me how different everyone is. Their were able to move around very quickly nations in the world exposed students culture is so different from ours and had a lot of flexibility. It was a very to different traditions. Many students back here, and it fascinated me cultural experience that us Americans and faculty learned something new to learn how to be respectful and aren’t used to. We just ran around doing about a unique region of the world. interactive with other cultures.”
AP Studio Art 3D to be in curriculum next year By SEAN ADAMI CONTRIBUTOR AP Studio Art 3D is a new class that will be introduced next year to teach students how to develop pieces based on their own skill set and vision. The class will be taught as a two-semester course by fine arts teacher Jocelyn Grau. Grau said, “We take your ideas of what you want to do, and we turn that into a concentration or a bret. The hardest part about AP Art is that you have to be skilled, especially with 3D in the subject matter.” The class will have three to four students in total and is organized differently in comparison to other AP classes. Each student can choose which period he wants to be in. Grau said, “Currently, I will teach 3 design and 2 painting courses. As an AP 3D student, you can apply to any of those five classes.” Students will not need constant input from Grau because they only need her action plans to execute their vision. Students are given far more freedom to choose how they want to execute their ideas.
Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Scheduling Andrey Aristov ‘80 said, “We are always looking at increasing the AP offering at Loyola because there is an interest and a need. We have never done 3D before, and I think we have the teacher talent and the student talent.” The amount of students is very small so that Grau can gauge the course throughout the year, and there is no conflict for a student since he can choose which period he wants to take the course. The challenge with having only one class is that it can conflict with other classes. Therefore, allowing AP Studio Art 3D to be spread out during five classes eliminates this conflict. Grau said, “We really wanted it to be part of our AP curriculum, and Loyola as a school does a great job in introducing new AP’s. I can help teach anything the students are lacking in terms of skill-based knowledge and execution-based k n o w l e d g e .” Loyola will continue to offer AP Studio Art as one of the AP Fine Arts classes.
88th Spring Luncheon hosted by Mother’s Guild raises money for faculty salaries By JOSHUA KIM CONTRIBUTOR The Loyola Mothers’ Guild hosted their 88th annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday, May 4, in Xavier Center. The luncheon is one of Loyola’s biggest fundraising events with the purpose of building community and raising money to benefit faculty salaries. Mother of Junior Diego Burgos Raquel Burgos, one of the co-chairs for the Loyola Mothers’ Guild Spring Luncheon, said, “The goal of this luncheon is to raise funds for our devoted faculty and staff. All proceeds from today’s event will go towards supporting our teachers.” The luncheon had 19 tables, organized by sports teams or neighborhoods. Mother of Junior Brendan Nolta and formal co-chair of the Mothers’ Guild Karen Nolta said, “The Loyola Mothers’ Guild Annual Spring Luncheon celebrates the birthday of the Mothers’ Guild. Preparation for the actual event is a collaborative and community effort by the mothers of Loyola Cubs. The luncheon is an important gift the mothers give one another in their fellowship and give to the school in their financial commitment.” Around 630 mothers attended this year’s luncheon with the majority being mothers of current Loyola students. Mothers of incoming freshman and alumni and mothers considering sending their sons to Loyola were also invited to attend. Mother of junior Hayden Eaves Melissa Eaves, who helped with
printing and publications said, “The luncheon is an amazing event that takes months and months of planning. Dedicated and innovative Cub moms come up with incredible ideas and devote hours and hours to making each table and product unique, all with an eye towards raising as much as possible for staff salaries.” Karen Nolta said, “Preparations for the event start all the way back in November. The ladies start to select their tables’ components in November, and in January, we hit the ground running as the
tables start picking themes.” The luncheon raised around $260,000 in 2018 and exceeded that number this year, according to formal Co-chair of Events Karen Nolta, although a final figure has not been announced. In addition to ticket sales, the luncheon brings in 40% of its profits through the Merchandise Mart, a three day pop up shop in Xavier center. Raquel Burgos said, “The luncheon has a lengthy history and is now a beloved tradition among Loyola mothers.”
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LOYOLA MOTHERS’ GUILD presented their annual Merchandise Mart, a three-day pop-up shop in Xavier Center to fundraise money for Loyola High School faculty, staff and students.
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Despite removal of AP European History, we should be patient with administration as it restructures courses Loyola’s decision not to include AP European History in the 2019-20 curriculum has caused much controversy; however, before adding fuel to the fire, one should understand the reasons behind why AP Euro is not offered next year. AP Euro was offered as an elective course to seniors, and this year, according to registration numbers, fewer than 10 students had recorded Euro as their number 1 option. Additionally, current teacher Kyle Knoll ‘11 is leaving Loyola to pursue a journalism career at Northwestern’s Medill News Service in Washington, D.C. The social science department has hired a replacement and decided to consolidate the students wanting to take Euro into other senior social science electives. Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Scheduling Andrey Aristov ‘80 hopes that this event is only “a one year hiatus.” Even though the absence of AP Euro for next year is unfortunate, this time would be best used by the social science department as a restructuring period. The College Board deemed AP World History, the current history for sophomores, as too extensive and broad; thus, the course is being split into two sections
in the upcoming years––AP World History: Ancient and AP World History: Modern. With this change, Loyola should consider entering AP Euro as an alternative to the two world history classes for sophomores. Most students graduate from Loyola without having learned about the Renaissance, the Reformation and the Enlightenment in a detailed history-class setting. Taking AP Euro as a Sophomore allows for an essential foundation for future courses taken as juniors and seniors. Understanding even a small background of William the Conqueror’s invasion of Normandy helps to segue into Anglo Saxons’ Beowulf for AP Language; for Theology III’s morality unit, Immanuel Kant would be introduced a year prior; and what better precursor to AP US History the following year than how the Americas were affected by European intervention. In sum, although it is clear that seniors have not shown much interest in the course, AP Euro could provide a valuable alternative to the non-restrictive AP World courses, so we students must have patience with the department as they restructure their offered courses.
ALICE program provides comfort amid national climate of fear surrounding public shootings By DONOVEN MCALISTER CONTRIBUTOR How many times have you woken up to a news report announcing another public shooting in America? How many of them have happened within the past month? I share the opinion that the constant “My deepest sympathies, now time to move on” attitude is as unacceptable as the leadership permitting children to believe that their problems can be solved with a gun and some bullets. Douglas County, Poway, Las Vegas, Baltimore, Marshall County, Santa Fe, Parkland, Thousand Oaks. These instances–just a handful of examples from the past two years– have practically become farces in the public eye, simulating a “countdown” until the storm of shootings comes to your hometown. What sadistic reality are we living in in which flagrant crimes are not only happening but being brushed over by our government, our sole protectors from anarchy? The “guns don’t kill people, people kill people” argument is invalid purely based on results of the inaction of gun control movements. You can claim that Americans are virtuous all you want, but as long as shootings persist, it will be hard to sway public opinion which tends to disagree. Americans don’t want to practice religious or educational activities in crippling fear of a violent shooter. Citizens should never, under any circumstances, be afraid to practice their religion or receive an
education in our country that was founded on the basis of liberty. It is ridiculous that the National Rifle Association, with their large lobbying presence, has the Republican Party pretty much dancing in the palm of their hands. Our public institutions require solutions such as metal detectors and improved evacuation plans be proposed to developers or government officials. In addition, the media must be better surveyed. These shooters need to stop being idolized by the masses as notorious agents of “juvenile justice,” for it simply provides a motive for adolescents to take action once more. In truth, every high school student deals with something, whether it be difficulty fitting in, reaching expectations or struggling with growing up. As more media companies inform demographics of the latest massacre, more potential children will be drawn toward ending their lives out of self-spite in a blaze of violent infamy. Vocalization and education of these topics is a vital component to creating a safer community. Among the floods of articles shouting the conclusions of the latest shooting, fortunately there are people reminding us that society is redeemable by attempting to change the narrative. Lori Alhadeff, mother of freshman Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, begs America to inspire change in our communities. In her letter to her daughter on dear-
world.org, she wrote, “Like many 14 year old girls, you wanted a Valentine and were disappointed that you didn’t have one. High school love is magic . . . I wanted that for you.” Additionally, such heroes as Lori Kaye in Poway, Riley Howell in Charlotte, and Kendrick Castillo at Highlands Ranch sacrificed their lives so that others could live. Emergency responders have all confirmed that their efforts prevented the number of fatalities from increasing drastically. These selfless individuals made a difficult decision in an instant and desperately deserve the publicity that shooters are given in their stead. In our community, our leaders are making significant strides to prevent gun violence. The new ALICE preparation technique is educating students terrified of the thought of a shooting at Loyola. However, further prevention procedures can be advanced. Continuous open communications can be scheduled throughout the year and even be made mandatory if necessary. If students are uncomfortable vocalizing their emotions in a group, then personal meetings with counselors are a logical second step. Loyola is an impressively competitive educational environment, but it doesn’t have to be a home to isolation: that every student is confident in his mental health should be made a priority. I believe this institution can be immune to school shootings, and belief should be enough, whether or not government officials in power share that same belief or not.
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School talent show would display talents not An open letter to the administration supported by traditional extracurriculars Loyola’s reputation has excelled throughout all of its 150 graduating classes because of the ability to produce holistically capable people, a network of alumni who actually care about their high school and men for and with others who are seemingly more prepared for both college and life than peers attending other private schools in Los Angeles. But sometimes, Loyola feels less like a place for academic, athletic and spiritual development and more like a restricting institution of stringency and uniformity that hinders the development of individualism. Even with seven periods on a rotating block schedule, Loyola leaves no room for a true “free period.” Instead, juniors and seniors are limited to “Junior Advisory” and “Magis,” respectively, which keep students effectively locked up in a room for 70 minutes where work is limited in accordance with the finite space. Administrators seem to have an aversion to the idea of a free period that would leave upperclassmen the ability to roam campus during these blocks of time; however, adding a free period option within the Loyola curriculum—especially in the junior and senior year—would only increase productivity and campus spirit. It doesn’t look bad or messy to have happy students working in the commons or grabbing a bite to eat before the lunch-time rush; it looks good. Additionally, room for either a free period or elective could be made for underclassmen who pass out of the freshmen double math class. Currently, students like these end up taking two years of fine arts—one extra year than what is required by the UC system and a restricting measure to math students who don’t have interest in the arts. Students need to be encouraged to pursue academic and extracurricular endeavors that promote the development of their individual passions; they should not be restricted in both time and space by requirements that aren’t actually necessitated and free periods that curb productivity in favor of administrative control.
By CAMPBELL GODFREY CONTRIBUTOR Although Loyola invites students to demonstrate their academic and athletic prowess while also allowing students to bond through shared activities and interests in clubs, Loyola lacks an event or program that truly lets individuals express their wholly unique talents that do not fit into any category prepared by the school or other students. For this reason, we, Cubs, are in desperate need of a talent show. Talents like stand-up comedy and dancing are interests that aren’t explored in classes like Acting Workshop or music-related extracurriculars like the Jazz Band. If students are given a chance to demonstrate their individualistic talents, they will be able to express their true selves and thereby be more comfortable in Loyola’s community. Also, if the talent show is held near the beginning of the year, freshmen would have a perfect chance to learn more about the classmates with whom they will be spending the next four years of their life. Reserved students can connect with others over shared talents that they previously presumed as atypical or bizarre. With the implementation of a
talent show, students will be more relaxed speaking not only to their peers but also to audiences in general. Furthermore, students could work together to highlight the best aspects of each others’ talents and make the show even more exciting and entertaining. For example, students could act a skit out or play music together. Most importantly, the entire affair would be a lively celebration of students’ skills and a joy for everyone to experience; thus, inviting as many people as possible to enjoy the talent show is essential to have a spirited experience. Rumors that school spirit has been dying over the last few years have been circulating, so this show would help reverse these assumptions and revitalize Cub pride. To maximize the energy of the talent show, it could be held during spirit week when students’ passion for our school and achievements peak. The talent show could take place in the new multipurpose building replacing Xavier Center so that there is a wide stage for performers as well as plentiful seating for the audience. If the event took place during one or two extended lunches, students would have enough time to perform, the event would be easily accessible even for
students who have after-school commitments and uninterested students could abstain from watching. The talent show could be coordinated by both faculty and student council members to ensure that the event would be as sensational as possible while still remaining orderly. Student council members could vote on which contestant they think displayed the most impressive talent, or students could get involved in voting by cheering most loudly for their favorite candidate or by completing live online surveys. Prizes like reserved parking spaces or front-of-the-line passes at Z’s could be given to the winners in order to further incentivize participation. The event could be livestreamed and archived on the Loyola website by the Broadcasting Club, allowing family members, alumni and prospective students to see the performances and enjoy the same fun atmosphere that goes along with the live showing. In short, if many students participate in or attend the talent show, it would certainly be an entertaining event in which students will learn more about others and take pride in the spectacular abilities of the student body.
Sincerely, Nicolas Turrill
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Trump administration should learn from history and not look for reasons to wage an unnecessary offensive war against Iran By CHRIS PALLARES OPINION EDITOR If President Trump were to allow an all-out war with Iran, he would be turning his back on millions of his supporters who fervently rejected interventionist foreign policy and would be ignoring arguably the greatest foreign policy blunder in American history. Over the past week, tensions between the United States and Iran have increased after Iranian-backed Shiite rebels threatening US oil interests in the region launched an attack on a Saudi oil pipeline. In addition, the US government has alleged that Iranian military vessels have been transporting missiles into Yemen and that an Iranian-backed militia was responsible for a blast occurring near the US embassy in Baghdad. President Trump, in response to the recent Iranian agressions, stated that “if Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran.” The situation continues to worsen, and AP News reports that Iran has quadrupled the rate of enrichment of their uranium and has increased efforts to produce a nuclear weapon. If Iran continues to act aggressively, the US should take action. However, the United States has a tendency to es-
calate tensions rapidly and to wage war in order to protect US diplomatic and oil interests unnecessarily. President Trump, whom the American people elected primarily because of his “America First” policy proposals, must take into account the failure of the past interventionist wars that have led to absolute disaster. In 2003, the Bush Administration justified an invasion of Iraq with claims that President Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi government were in possession of weapons of mass destruction. These claims turned out to be completely false, but the US had already waged a $2 trillion war that ended with 4,496 dead US soldiers and up to 165,000 dead Iraqi civilians, according to Foreign Policy in Focus. The Iraq War created a regional vacuum, allowing for the rise of ISIS and the increase in Sunni-Shiite sectional conflict, and by removing the presence of a strong Sunni authority, the Iraq War strengthened Iran’s position in the region. Those circumstances are eerily similar to our current situation in which the US government is compiling evidence as to why the US should go to war with Iran. Unfortunately, President Trump is surrounded by advisors and politicians who would love for the US to go to war with Iran. John Bolton, an advocate of re-
gime-change wars, serves as the President’s National Security Advisor, and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has already voiced support for military action against Iran. In this instance, the President should ignore his advisors and follow his campaign promise to stay out of pointless wars. Yes, Iran is a large state sponsor of terrorism and represents a massive threat to our Israeli allies, but we cannot risk another war that costs thousands of American lives and trillions of taxpayer dollars. Tulsi Gabbard, a congresswoman campaigning for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president, has been very outspoken against regime-change wars because of her experience in combat in Iraq as a veteran. Gabbard is the only one focused on Middle East foreign policy, and she correctly articulates that our wars have actually strengthened our enemies such as ISIS and Al Qaeda, directing focus away from important domestic issues. She is the best candidate to save America from pointless wars, and if war does break out, the Democrats could use Trump’s war to dismantle him with assertions that he did not live up to his campaign promises and instead led the US into another disaster.
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Our Boys Are Burning Out: How A Maximalist Culture Crowds Out Our Sense Of Campus By KYLE KNOLL '11 ADVISER One of my favorite features in my classroom, and probably the one that I will miss the most when I pack up my tchotchkes and leave for good next week, is my multicolor wall of Loyolathemed t-shirts accumulated over eight collective years as a student and a teacher. The designs run the gamut from a endearingly poorly Photoshopped St. Ignatius riding a surfboard to a sketched drawing of a devilish ghoul called “Der Schmü” that Mr. David McClave found drawn on the red brick wall in the back of his P304 German classroom one day and christened the German Club’s mascot. Neither of these t-shirts would be allowed to be made if designed by an on-campus student group today. Both designs fall outside of an arbitrary set of parameters restricting the colors, fonts and content that can be featured on club t-shirts and gear. Every student designed t-shirt must be approved by the school and features some uniform combination of a white, blue or grey illustration on the back with a uniform Loyola crest and font on the front. The restrictions have caused a desaturation in the color pallette of what was formerly a vibrant rainbow of student expression flowing through Malloy Commons. Students do wear colorful Loyola-themed t-shirts, some of them emblazoned with Cub-related drawings rather cleverly riffed off of famous brands. Students did not design these t-shirts, however.
Their parents did. The Father’s Club and Mother’s Guild have the latitude to create multicolor designs. Our students should, too. Without pre approval some students might make a downright offensive t-shirt that does not reflect well on our school, but those guys would be caught, given some JUG and set free to move on with their lives. They would learn that their actions have consequences in a relatively low stakes environment. Just because students have the potential to abuse a certain amount of freedom or responsibility does not mean that opportunities for full expression should not exist. Our students are human beings, not brand ambassadors. They have an entire life ahead of them to worry about being judged by how closely they hew to another person’s or corporation’s standard of appearance (although, by virtue of being men and reaping the patriarchal privileges afforded to them as such, our students will not be subjected to nearly the same levels of arbitrary punitive judgement based on their appearance that the women in their families, their schools and their workplaces are and will be). Programs like the Senior Barbeque, student exit interviews and the salutatorian speech at the awards assembly used to show students that their relationships with each other, their opinions about the school and their voices mattered. These events showed them that they were the central focus of the school, and their time here was not
just some means to an end. Within these forums students were given an opportunity to freely express themselves and the ones who stepped over the line were met with public scorn and disciplinary consequences. Disconnection between the school and its students creates isolation, and two recent examples of detachment that I’ve experienced among our student body demonstrate how isolated we’ve become from each other as members of this community. First, the less-than-tragic example: I had a student ask me recently why senior pranks are no longer allowed. They were never allowed. Students simply did not think twice about planning them because they felt that they had an ownership stake in the school, that the school was theirs, and they wanted to leave a mark on it before facing the anonymity and uncertainty of university and professional life. Pranks rarely got out of hand because students, feeling that they had an actual stake in the institution, operated with moderation because they did not want to destroy something that they viewed as theirs. The much more tragic example is the way that students who attend a local university or community college are castigated for wasting their time at Loyola and failing to parlay their resources into an acceptable four-year university acceptance letter. Unfortunately, this sentiment is nothing new. I have a very vivid memory of a teacher my senior year
proselytizing to us right after the University of California admissions decisions had been released that students who graduated from Loyola and attended a college or university in Los Angeles had failed themselves and had wasted an opportunity afforded to them by their Loyola education. I'm sorry, but UCLA is a pretty damn good school. There’s nothing wrong with holding students to heightened expectations and challenging them to expand their comfort zones and embrace the unknown. But telling students that they are failures for certain academic or professional choices that they make without taking into consideration or even bothering to ask them about the financial, academic or familial factors behind their decision is a grave institutional mistake. Campus ministry supports some amazing retreats for our students that encourage them to be present, but even these are not a panacea when every other commitment within a student’s Loyola life is pushing at the seams. Each of our students spends, at least, over 700 full days on campus between the time they sit down at freshman orientation and when they walk at graduation, not including days spent during breaks or weekends working on extracurriculars. Even a student who gets close to maxing out all of his retreat opportunities gets around 13 days of quiet within an otherwise full throttle rat race of a high school career. Summer vacation used to act as a buffer, but
even it is now weaponized in the escalating college admissions arms race. There is no balance there. When everything related to school and its extracurriculars becomes maximalized (for example, starting two-a-day practices for a fall sport in spring and holding mandatory after school AP review sessions in October), students understandably get the idea that their time and their lives exist as instruments to accomplish some task that will get them accepted to college. I sincerely worry that our guys will do exactly the same thing in college, loading up their schedules and forgoing sleep with the justification that they need to do so in order to land a coveted internship en route to an acceptably flashy job. What's stopping them from doing the same thing for the rest of their lives? As a school, we need to take our foot off the gas just a little bit, confident not that we have prepared them perfectly for an AP exam or a rivalry game but that we have certainly prepared them enough, and ask students to be present in the moment and appreciate how fleeting their school, their teachers and their classmates are, and why they need to look around and notice their community before it passes them by. If we don’t ask our students to look around and smell the roses now without justifying how that act will somehow increase their academic productivity in math or help them with a job interview five years down the line, it’s possible they never will.
DIPTYCH: PORTRAITS OF THE PUERTO RICO IMMERSION TRIP 2018
NICHOLAS FRANK '20, LAS MARIAS, PUERTO RICO, USA/ KYLE KNOLL
TEO, LAS MARIAS, PUERTO RICO, USA/ KYLE KNOLL
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DEEP DIVE INSIDE THE TUNNEL UNDER LOYOLA HALL EXPLORING BELOW THE FOUNDATION OF LOYOLA’S CAMPUS By CHARLIE VIEHL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
MY EXPERIENCE EXPLORING THE TUNNEL
A long-time, obscure myth for all Loyola students, the tunnel underneath Loyola Hall does exist. The entrance to this tunnel lies in the East entrance of Loyola Hall’s basement, an area closed off to student access. The main units that direct the plumbing and air condition of Loyola Hall are in the storage room that borders the science labs of science teachers Lee Jackson and Andrew Uy. On the left wall of the room is a tiny crawl space lined with construction lanterns. These lanterns light the path through which all cables that power Loyola are run. At first, the tunnel feels claustrophobic as the only way to begin is to crawl in a single file line. However, underneath the main gate that connects Malloy Commons to Hayden Circle, the tunnel begins to widen. Right before the tunnel widens, the strung cables droop so low that the only way to maneuver around them by completely crawling on the dusty ground, using only elbows and knees to move while remaining as flat as possible. Once past the electric cables and plumbing pipes, the tiny crawl space expands in all directions. Underneath the front circle, with the foundation of Ruppert Hall easily in sight, the space underground can comfortably hold about six or seven students standing up. The tunnel extends all the way to the garage under Smith Field, totaling a length of 150 feet.
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THE TUNNEL ENTRANCE lies in the basement of Loyola Hall through the East-side entrance.
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THE EAST BASEMENT OF LOYOLA HALL holds the entrance to the tunnel
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TUNNEL Hall receives
primarily acts as a place to run cables and pipes throughout the entire camadequate electricity, including internet connection, as well as plumbing for the various bathrooms.
THE HISTORY BEHIND THE TUNNEL and forth without digging trenches or using aerials.” The tunnel serves a dual purpose. It acts as a hidden way to keep Loyola’s campus connected with up-to-date technology as well as a way to expel the need of major construction projects that
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Loyola has a rich history as one of the oldest academic institutions in Los Angeles, but the tunnel has not been around for the totality of Loyola’s history. Loyola Hall was built in 1917, but Ruppert Hall was built shortly after. The tunnel was put in place because Loyola Hall held the main boiler, and the tunnel was used to distribute the water from the boiler to Ruppert. Over the years, as new buildings arose with their own respective boilers, the tunnel took on a new role for the maintenance staff. New technology forced the maintenance staff to find new ways without making the tunnel an obsolete resource. Senior Director of Facilities Management Michael McDermott said, “It has the cabling now. When we remodeled the Hannon Science Building, each building had their own central system of plumbing, but going into the information age in the last 20 years with cabling and WiFi, that tunnel has been very important to get everything back
That’s the only tunnel... that I know of.”
- Senior Director of Facilities Management Michael McDermott will disrupt the learning environment on campus. Throughout the majority of each school year, the tunnel remains collecting dust. The tunnel extends all the way to the Ruppert garage, but beyond the beginning of the foundation of Ruppert, the tunnel
narrows and becomes dangerous. Senior Maitenance Mechanic Jaime Peña, who is the primary man who travels the tunnel, said, “I usually only go in there once or twice a year. It is not used that much, anymore.” McDermott said, “It’s not something where we go in once a week. We used to use it to help the tech department because they had a lot of cable pulled through there. Now, we have network switches in each building.” In addition to running cables, the tunnel helps connect Loyola’s campus to “get all the buildings talking to each other,” according to McDermott. Although the myth of a mysterious tunnel underground Loyola’s campus has been around for a while, only few members of the community have ever traveled down there outside of the maintenance staff. When asked if there are other tunnels, McDermott said, “That’s the only tunnel…that I know of.”
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Class of 2019’s Four Years in Review By RYAN ADAMI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
JANUARY 2016
SEPTEMBER 2015
APRIL 2016
The Rams franchise filed for relocation to move to Los Angeles from St. Louis.
Pope Francis visits the United States
JUNE 2016
The Golden State Warriors blow a 3-1 NBA finals lead to the Clevland Cavaliers
Kobe Bryant scores 60 points in the final game of his NBA career
SEPTEMBER 2016
AUGUST 2016
Colin Kaepernick takes a knee during the National Anthem in response to wrongdoings to African Americans
Rio de Janeiro hosts the 2016 Olympics, where Michael Phelps becomes the most decorated Olympian
FRESHMAN YEAR
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FEBRUARY 2016
DECEMBER 2015
The Zika Virus transmitted into the United States, sparking global health scares
Disney releases “The Force Awakens,” the first Star Wars movie since 2005
DECEMBER 2017
OCTOBER 2017
Southern California wildfires burn over 300,00 acres and cause over $3 billion in damages
AUGUST 2017
Hurricanes (Irma, Harvey, and Maria) hit the US and open Atlantic region
JANUARY 2017
MARCH 2017
The infamous childhood game Club Penguin shuts down after 11 years of operation
The “Great American Eclipse” spans the entire contiguous United States
Chicago Cubs come back from a 3-1 deficit in the World Series to defeat the Clevland Indians
Hamilton opens on Broadway, helping the musical gain national recognition
Pokemon Go becomes available for download on the app store
Harambe, the infamous silverback gorilla, dies in the Cincinnati Zoo, sparking viral outrage and heartbreak
SEPTEMBER 2017
Houston Astros defeat Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series Game 7
AUGUST 2016
JULY 2016
MAY 2016
OCTOBER 2016
San Diego Chargers relocate to Los Angeles
JUNIOR YEAR
OCTOBER 2017
DECEMBER 2017 Bitcoin reaches its all-time price of $19,783.21
MARCH 2018
OCTOBER 2018
OCTOBER 2018
Los Angeles Dodgers lose to Boston Red Socks in World Series
California faces the deadliest and most destructive wild fires in history
Lebron James signs 4-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers
NOVEMBER 2016
The Atlanta Falcons blow a 28-3 lead to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl
Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeats Conor McGregor in the 10th round by TKO
Fortnite Battle Royale releases as a free-toplay game
AUGUST 2018
JUNE 2018
Nationwide school walkout occurs after the Parkland shooting to protest existing gun laws
SEPTEMBER 2017
Harvey Weinstein sexual assault allegations spark rise of #MeToo Movement
FEBRUARY 2017
AUGUST 2017
Donald Trump defeats Hillary Clinton to become the 45th President of the United States
FEBRUARY 2019
Jeff Bezos becomes world’s richest person with a networth of over $150 billion
Rams reach Superbowl but fall to the New England Patriots
SENIOR YEAR
MAY 2018
Meghan Markle marries Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
JULY 2018
12 Thai soccer players and their coach are rescued from cave after being trapped for more than two weeks
AUGUST 2018
France defeats Croatia to win the World Cup with a score of 4-2
OCTOBER 2018
Kavanaugh confirmed to Supreme Court after accused of sexual assault
DECEMBER 2018
The US federal government shutdown lasts 35 days, making it the longest in history
MARCH 2019
USC, Stanford, Yale, UCLA, among others, accused of college-admissions scandal
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RICK CARUSO Cub Parent & Loyola Board Chairman
Growing up in the heart of Los Angeles, Rick Caruso graduated from the University of Southern California in 1980 and went on to earn his J.D. at Pepperdine University in 1983. He currently resides in Brentwood with his wife, Tina, with whom he has four children: Alex, Gregory, Justin '14 and Gianna. He is currently the CEO of Caruso, a real estate company based in the United States. By LUCAS CAPPELLETTI MANAGING EDITOR
What initially drew your family to Loyola? Jesuit values, that we’re complying with all the academic requirements of the I think Loyola provides a different education. school and to maintain the Loyola quality Overall, the Jesuit education, just in terms to be the best high school in Southern of the level of compassion and care for California. others, is a pretty remarkable thing. I would say as a Catholic family, all of our kids have As the chairman at both USC and Loyola, that same level of care and compassion, what would you say are the similarities and but I think that there’s always that special differences between the two positions? impact Loyola has on the young men that go to school there. When Justin was looking The scale and the scope are obviously at schools, he had a bunch of friends from different because USC is such a large St. Paul’s who were going to Loyola, so enterprise—it’s an enterprise that has he stayed in the Catholic school system. over 40,000 employees and does over $5 billion a year in revenue—so just the When did you first get involved with scale is remarkably different, but the job being on Loyola's board, and how has description is the same. At USC, my job your position grown over the years? is to hold the administration accountable and to make sure they hit their goals and I first got involved after Justin arrived at maintain the right atmosphere for students Loyola, and then, I was asked to step on to excel and be a safe place for students to the board. I’m very proud of the students, learn and grow and experiment. Education the faculty and the administration. Fr. is the most important gift a human being Goethals has encouraged me and asked can have besides their health, so you want me to stay on as chair, so I’m going into to make sure that you have a plan for them my fourth year as chair, which I find to be that allows them to excel. The similarity a great honor because I really do believe between the two schools is that there’s a great in the mission of the school. My role as loyalty and there’s an incredible alumni base chairman has been to make sure that the in Southern California, so I feel especially school is in keeping with its mission, its blessed to be a part of both schools.
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CARUSO AND HIS after Justin's graduation
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JUSTIN '14 stand Loyola High School.
Can you talk about the most influential started my real estate company. I think going figure in your life and what have you to law school was one of the best things I learned from him/her? ever did in terms of a training standpoint. Through high school and college and most of my life, the most influential figure for me was my dad. I had such a great love and respect for my father. He was my best friend at the time and really helped me shape the man who I am and pushed me to succeed in what I wanted to do in life. I learned to reach out, so I still reach out today to people I don't know who I think are interesting and intriguing. I'm curious about people and what makes them tick and what motivates them, and I just call them and see if they'll grab lunch or coffee. I think you have to remain curious and reach out to people so I still do that. Did you know what you wanted to do when you finished high school?
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REAL-ESTATE DEVELOPER RICK CARUSO breaks ground at his Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel in Montecita, CA.
I always wanted to be in real estate. I did ever since I was a young man—it was just the way I was wired. I love being around people, so I wanted to build places that were full of people. My dad pushed me hard to go to law school and so I did. I practiced real estate law for about six years, and then, I
What advice would you give to a Loyola senior who's getting ready to embark on his college journey and career afterwards? On the college journey, experiment and take different classes that are outside your field of interest. Push yourself to see what else you might enjoy, and then, take advantage of everything you can. I had a rule when I was at SC that I didn't want to graduate and feel like I had any regrets. I think that there's just endless opportunities in college, both on an academic basis and on a social basis. But just follow your passions, work hard and things will work out. I would recommend not being stressed out about what the future will bring. There's a great Jesuit saying that things always work out in the end, and if they're not working out, it's not the end. You just keep going after it. But don't ever lose those core values that you learn at Loyola; they're gonna stay with you for life, and they're priceless.
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FEATURE
BLAST FROM THE PAST
LOOKING BACK AT THE LOYALIST LEGACY, PUBLISHING PAST PRINTS
October 2001
Loyola High School of Los Angeles
By LUKA LEKOVIC & MICHAEL SCANDALIATO FEATURE EDITORS & MAX RAUCHBERG CONTRIBUTOR With Andrey Aristov's departure next year for his sabaticcal, this month’s issue of “Blast from the Past”
features an article from the October 2001 edition of The Loyalist. The article focuses on how Aristov first became involved in the U.S. Air Force, from his participation in UC Berkeley’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program to his fluency in Russian, making him an asset to the military. Later, Aristov went on to learn how to interrogate prisoners at training camps in California, Texas, and
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Virginia. However, he never ended up being deployed by the military. Aristov, nonetheless, fought against the complexities that are excel spreadsheets and countless amounts of data to enure that classes followed through smoothly. Although the title "Aritov Prepares for Sabbatical" is not as resounding or emotionally invested as the article title above, we wish him all the best.
Summer Attractions in Los Angeles By MAX RAUCHBERG CONTRIBUTOR With summer right around the corner, Cubs and Angelinos, in general, have a lot of options regarding summer plans that could go well beyond the occasional Dodger game if one so chooses. The only downside is that you kind of have to get out of bed to do most of these things, so don’t take this too seriously. To start, there are plenty of great food options for low prices all across the city. Master Ha restaurant in Koreatown is known for its obsessive approach to Seolleongtang, traditional Korean bone broth soup. Gish Bac restaurant, also near Loyola, is one of the city’s best (and most underrated) Oaxacan restaurants and remains dedicated to the barbacoa style of cooking seen around the Caribbean. If you live in the South Bay, Phnom Penh Noodle Shack is a great way to experience traditional Cambodian cuisine, something much less common in the US than other Southeast Asian cuisines. If you just want some
classic deli foods, there’s no place better than Mario’s Italian Deli and Market in Glendale. And, of course, Grand Central Market in Downtown is without a doubt the best place for open-air dining in the city, with a wide selection of foods ranging from tacos to ramen to Eggslut. If you’re a very active person, the Los Angeles area has some of the best and most easily accessible hikes in the country. Notable ones include REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM WE LIKE LA Escondido Falls in Malibu, the for- THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL is a fantastic opportunity to hear live music mer NIKE Missile Control Site in the from world-renowned performers throughout the summer in Los Angeles. Santa Monica Mountains or even a and fountains, as well as the charm- Skirball Center, MOCA and LACMA, hike up to the Hollywood Sign. ing neighborhood surrounding them most of which either have a student Not to worry, though. LA is also a and even take a pedal boat out on the discount or are completely free. great city for lazy people like myself. If lake. You could even watch a movie Live music opportunities also you love lying on the beach (and have at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, abound in LA. In addition to LACa dog), consider going to Rosie’s Dog which has screenings every weekend MA’s weekly jazz performances on Beach, the only beach on LA County of movies like Legally Blonde and The Fridays and chamber music perforwhere dogs are allowed off leash. Des- Goonies, true American classics. Or, try mances on Sundays, LA has tons of canso Gardens in La Cañada is another some of the city’s best ice cream at plac- live music at places such as the Farmgreat place to take it easy, from observ- es like Afters in Pasadena, Blockheads ers Market, the 626 Night Market, ing their 100's of species of flowers up Shavery in West LA, Jeni’s in Hancock the Santa Monica Pier, One Coloclose to just lying in the grass. Also Park and POPS in San Fernando. rado, the LA Music Center and, of consider strolling along the Venice CaThe museum scene in LA is great too, course, the Hollywood Bowl. nals. You could also head to Echo Park with world-renowned museums such Or you could stay in bed. Lake and see the lotus flower blooms as the Getty Center, the Getty Villa, the
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Tyler, the Creator releases his new experimental album, "IGOR" By JINHO MYUNG CONTRIBUTOR Los Angeles based rapper Tyler, the Creator has brought fans alongside him through the multiple phases of his evolution. Showing his gritty lyrics and powerful flow, Tyler was originally recognized for his 2009 album “Bastard” and his work in the hip-hop collective Odd Future with other highly acclaimed artists such as Frank Ocean, the Internet’s Syd the Kid, Earl Sweatshirt and many more. Tyler continued to demonstrate the dark and youthful demeanor of “Bastard” with his sophomore album, “Goblin,” and then truly demonstrated his lyrical ability with “Wolf ” in 2013. By 2016, Tyler debuted “Cherry Bomb,” a diverse yet messy assortment of the Tyler whom many were familiar with and one whom audiences had not met. “Cherry Bomb” would involve features from artists ranging from the hip hop icon Kanye West to the soul and funk legend Roy Ayers. In 2017, the rapper transcended beyond the raw lyrics and deep bass lines of “Goblin” and “Wolf ” into the realms of creativity, flowers and fun vocals. “Flower Boy” stood as arguably his best album as Tyler had finally embodied a side of him that fans were not quite familiar with. Now in 2019, audiences find an album by an individ-
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ual who has found confidence in his skills as not only a rapper but also a producer. Tyler’s album, “IGOR,” features collaborations with A$AP Rocky, Charlie Wilson, Kanye West, Playboi Carti and many others. The album kicks off with an introduction to Tyler’s new world of the IGOR via “IGOR’S THEME,” prepping audiences for an intense listening experience. However, audiences are then hit with “EARFQUAKE,” an instant classic; the heartbreak song is an easy listen with its catchy chorus and trap synthwave infused beat. As soon as you grow slightly weary of the song’s chorus, Playboi Carti’s ad libs can be heard, and audiences are brought right back into the song’s groove. The third track of “IGOR,” “I THINK” features a pleasant beat switch, and it’s by this point fans that find themselves as a part of a personal and impassioned journey of the rapper’s love for another. Tyler raps
Review: Hannon Theater's "Handsome Devil" By BENJAMIN CHORY CONTRIBUTOR
Over the first two weekends in May, Hannon Theatre Company delighted audiences with its original production of “Handsome Devil: The Don Juan of Vaudeville.” The musical’s origins are inspired by Tirso de Molina's “El Burlador de Sevilla” (“The Trickster of Seville”). The famous 14th century play provides the inspiration for the legendary character Don Juan, who is renowned for his seduction and manipulation of women. “Handsome Devil” enchanted the audience with its jazz age setting while simultaneously provoking deeper thought on female equality. Set in the Roaring ‘20s, the show starred junior Bryce McMullin as the notorious womanizer who now makes his way through California expecting to live his misogynistic life without any repercussions. His devilish manipulations of women are definitely what earned the musical its devious title. The female leads were the highlight of the performance as they were a critical part of emphasizing the deep moral of the story: society should not tolerate any philosophy that endorses expressions like “boys will be boys.” The entire cast deserves recognition for its stellar performances in the captivating musical numbers of song and dance choreographed by English teacher Daniel Robles '02. The hard work of the cast and crew is evident in the excellent execution of the production. Sophomore Donovan Guiga shined in his role as the supporting lead who falls victim to the notorious Handsome Devil. The play cleverly returned to its early roots by incorporating a sword fight
about the emotions towards this significant other in “A BOY IS A GUN,” a song that features unfazed vocals by Tyler and a sample layer beneath it from the musical group Ponderosa Twins Plus One. The album quickly shifts to break hearts with the track “PUPPET,” which includes the shouted and heartfelt murmurs of Kanye West. The album concludes with “ARE WE STILL FRIENDS,” an embodiment of the confusion and rejection of a heartbreak. Tyler’s “IGOR” is able to lure his audience in a state of passion and euphoria then quickly goes to shatter their hearts. “IGOR” is extremely successful in presenting itself as a powerful musical narrative rather than just a compilation of good songs. With the success of “Flower Boy” and now “IGOR,” it is difficult to foresee another album of this caliber; however, fans should remain enthusiastic of what the LA rapper has to offer.
In Memoriam: Nipsey Hussle By SEAN FLEMING CONTRIBUTOR Nipsey Hussle, a prominent rapper, was fatally shot and killed in Los Angeles on March 31, 2019. This recent occurrence has left a hole in the hearts of many of his fans. During his short time on earth, Nipsey had a profound impact on others through his actions, and these very actions will continue to inspire his fans indefinitely. Although Nipsey released many songs before he produced his “Bullets Ain’t Got No Name” mixtape, it was only after the release of this mixtape that Nipsey came to be known as a prominent rapper. Nipsey collaborated with many great rappers, including Snoop Dogg, Drake, Blanco and Rick Ross, among others. Epic Records and Cinematic Music Group signed him because of his mixtapes. However, he parted ways with Epic Records due to financial problems the company was facing. Nipsey later began producing songs on his own, and he eventually created his own record label, All Money In. He released six more mixtapes following his creation of his own record label and collaborated with eight other rappers who were also signed to the label. Music is only a fragment of what made Nipsey important to the the Los Angeles community, as he undertook many projects dedicated to improving his community. He started his own clothing store named Marathon in his hometown of Crenshaw. This store sought to provide jobs for locals and to help stimulate the community’s economy. Labeled a "smart store," customers can easily locate products within the store using a phone app. The store also provides free wifi for those looking to study or access the internet in a safe environment. Nipsey understood the plight of those with low income in his neighborhood. This outlook motivated him to establish a science and tech focused center for those who could not afford technology. In an interview with "Billboard," Nipsey said, “There should be something that says, 'Follow Elon Musk, follow [Mark] Zuckerberg.’ I think that with me being influential as an artist and young and coming from the inner city, it makes sense for me to be one of the people that's waving that flag.” Nipsey was an amazing example of how entrepreneurs can also be agents of social change. Hopefully those who mourn his death will celebrate his life by carrying on his passion for music and creating change in society.
with both leads wearing traditional matador costumes. The entire crew's execution in the set designs, lighting and wardrobe were stellar as well, unsurprisingly. The creative process of generating an original production is a truly captivating one with every member of cast and crew contributing to the production and story line. All of the music was arranged, re-arranged and written by our own fine arts teacher Steven Speciale, who did an amazing job adapting and composing thirty-three jazz age musical numbers. Speciale coordinated with Wolfe to use the music in order to aid in telling the story, and the music proved to be an integral part of the project. Other members of Loyola’s faculty took part to help in the orchestra, such as fine arts teacher Michael Celenza, who delivered a truly remarkable performance on drum set and percussion under the guidance of Speciale who organized and conducted throughout the show. The 1920s story of Don Juan with a #MeToo twist is Loyola’s response to a misconception that the school produces a sexist environment. This innovative show, adapted and directed by Wolfe, has given the world a production with much deeper meaning than is commonly found in typical high school theatre. Hannon Theater is the epitome of an astounding arts department that can shape a musical with underlying tones of feminism while instituting the Catholic morals preached by Loyola High School as well. The world-premiere of “Handsome Devil” was a triumph for all involved. HTC is set to return with its next theatrical experience with the fall play, “The Scoundrel’s Secret or Railroaded by a Rogue.” Auditions for this new, oldfashioned melodrama will be held from Sept. 4 to 6, 2019. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM JOHN KUHL '95 Wolfe and the rest of the Hannon Theater Company will "HANDSOME DEVIL" debuted as a look to continue the tradition of excellence in the fall. Walter Wolfe original play in early May.
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MUSIC FROM MARS "Old Town Road" By ELI MARS COLUMNIST It is the number one song in the world, and it has been for the past seven weeks. “Old Town Road,” performed by novice rapper Lil Nas X, has taken the world by storm since the minute it was released. The song is unlike anything the music industry has ever seen, blending two disparate genres: country and trap. Although Lil Nas X has catalogued a large number of personal projects, Lil Nas X crafted his hit song by building on an already existing beat, which was created by a young producer named YoungKio. A college student, living in the suburbs of the Netherlands, YoungKio produces, promotes, and sells his own beats online. Lil Nas X layered YoungKio’s beat with creative and humorous lyrics, all fitted around a stereotypical “country” theme. From the moment it was released on Dec. 3, 2018, “Old Town Road” was spread across the internet like wildfire. Lil Nas X first released the tune on Twitter, and it quickly became a viral meme. Because of its unique and easily replicable country theme, “Old Town Road” inspired the #YeehawChallenge. Sporting various cowboy hats, boots, and blue jeans, social media users, especially TikTok users
began posting videos to the sound of Lil Nas X’s creation, which gave the track the publicity it needed to make it a top-charting hit. Meanwhile, back in the Netherlands, YoungKio was maneuvering through his typical college schedule, when a friend sent him a message of a meme. Immediately, YoungKio was taken back when recognizing his original beat playing in the video. After a moment of overwhelming shock, YoungKio contacted Lil Nas X, the two musicians formed a relationship and worked tirelessly to popularize their creation. The excitement surrounding the song only grew from here. After a few months of public circulation, “Old Town Road” reached such popularity that on Mar. 16 it broke into the Billboard Country Chart. However, after a week of slowly climbing the chart, Billboard executives pulled the track for its inability to meet the proper requirements of a “country song.” When asked if the track was taken off the Country Chart for racial reasons (the Country Chart rarely features non-white artists), Lil Nas X disagreed. He then proceeded to say that he believed the song was banned because it was unlike anything the Country Chart had ever seen. “Old Town Road” blurred the
LOS' FEATURES Finale
By CARLOS CRUZ COLUMNIST This article will be the final edition of Los’ Features For anyone reading this column, thank you. For anyone who is reading their first Los’ Feature, welcome. For the many who are still overlooking this article or the entire Arts and Entertainment section, I have nothing to say because you cannot read anything. Anyways, I wanted to cover a variety of topics and leave you all with my final takes on the future of the film industry. As I wrote about Cannes last issue, Tarantino’s latest effort, I should note that “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood,” starring Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, was recently added to the competition line up. It will make its debut there before releasing later this summer. This movie is definitely one of the most anticipated movies of the summer as the film does not just feature Al Pacino and include Bruce Lee as a character, but also covers the Manson Murders of Sharon Tate that occurred 50 years ago. Although the murders could, at its lightest, be labeled a “touchy subject,” Tarantino is the director who changed the history of World War II in “Inglourious Basterds,” which garnered next to no push back due to disrespect. If anyone
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ROAD" has shot to the top of numerous release of a remix featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. line of what constitutes a song Styles and genres are con- on April 13, became the numas country, sparking debate stantly blended, and more and ber one song in the world. So what about Billy Ray of which genre it belongs to more artists are beginning to take creative risks by jumpCyrus’s presence on the most. Having written the song himself, Lil Nas X believes ing into new sectors of music. song made it eligible for the that it exists more as a coun- Billboard also added that the Billboard Country Chart? try song; clearly, Billboard decision to remove the song Regardless of Billboard’s comhad no correlation to race. ments, many chart analysts higher-ups disagreed. On the same day the song still cite the song’s ban as a After pulling the song from the chart, Billboard made an was taken off the Billboard form of racism, and when official statement in an inter- Charts, renowned country art- Cyrus, an influential white view with Rolling Stone, say- ist Billy Ray Cyrus was intro- artist hopped onto the track, ing “While ‘Old Town Road’ duced to the song by his wife. Billboard finally felt comfortincorporates references to Immediately, Cyrus was blown able enough to allow the song country and cowboy imagery, away at the quality of the beat back onto the Country Charts. it does not embrace enough and the originality of Lil Nas In any case, “Old Town Road” elements of today’s coun- X’s musicianship. With the help serves as yet another example try music to chart in its cur- of Cyrus, Lil Nas X rereleased of how guidelines are often rent version.” There are many “Old Town Road” as a remixed ambiguous, and innovative issues with this statement, song featuring Cyrus singing artists such as Lil Nas X constarting with its ambiguity. No the chorus and a couple of tinuously find ways to reveal such “Ten Commandments” verses. Not only did the song flaws within the system. of what constitutes a song breach the Billboard Country as country exists. Music is Chart yet again and make it to an ever-changing art form. number one, but the song also,
could put on a true portrayal of the Manson Murders, Tarantino is one of the only choices. Beyond this summer, a number of both independent and studio pictures have me really excited. The next rumored Batman actor, Robert Pattinson, has a new film out called “The Lighthouse,” from the director of The VVitch (yes with two V’s). While the film is shot in black and white, it is said to be a full of fantasy horror that any horror fan ought not miss. As I mentioned in the previous article, “A Hidden Life” is sure to make waves as is Scorsese’s next feature, “The Irishman,” which releases on Netflix in the fall and is said to follow the tradition of Scorsese’s gangster films “Goodfellas” and “Casino.” I have a lot of other anticipated movies. So far, the only one with a preview is “Joker,” with Joaquin Phoenix taking on the role. Personally, I believe Phoenix is our finest working actor. After the trailer I do find myself a little surprised that this is probably my most anticipated film of the year, but in retrospect, anything Phoenix does is worth a watch. He is drawn toward smaller, character studies, where his acting is on showcase and that he completes alongside genius directors. As a result, Phoenix is in my favorite films of all time, which include “Inherent Vice,” “The Master,” and “You Were Never Really Here.” Any take on a character he gives is fascinating, especially with a character like the Joker. I also feel the need to address Disney+. Disney is launching a new streaming service despite its total acquisition of Hulu. The service will have every film
associated with Disney, including all Marvel films, Star Wars films, Pixar films and every Disney animated classic along with newer live action remakes. Making the service more necessary, there will also be original content, including films. More prominently, there will be a “Star Wars” television series independent of the Skywalker Saga focusing on a bounty hunter and multiple Marvel television series featuring characters from the film series. I have been loud in my apprehension toward streaming, and with Apple and Disney+ launching, theatres are facing their greatest threat. All I can ask is that you please try to go to the movies once and awhile, or they will likely not be around much longer. Finally I want to thank everyone who made this column possible. My final advice for anyone who also wants to be a filmmaker: do not hate on a film. I have had a tendency, I think even when this column began, to attack films I did not enjoy. I see now this approach is wrong. The moment everyone writes off a certain type of film, no one will ever get the chance to make that type of film again. Moreover, someone worked really hard on it. So yes, it is good to know why a film does not work but why do you have to say it to someone who has worked so hard? To anyone who just loves movies, go out and watch as much as you can. It does not need to consume you, but why watch only one type of film? If my column helped anyone with that in anyway, then I can leave The Loyalist with some sense of accomplishment.
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1st Annual Fine and Performing Arts Showcase
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By LUKE GIL CONTRIBUTOR On May 17, the first ever Loyola Annual Performing Arts Showcase took place. The event highlighted the talents of the visual and performing arts programs at our school. Previously, these two fields had been exhibited separately. But in their collaboration, each fine-arts department brought everything it had to the table. The band and choir gave rousing performances, beautiful photos were displayed and drawings covered the walls of Berendo. People were even able to experience a special guest speech from photographer Drew Carolan, father of senior Jack Carolan.
The event aimed to represent all the arts in one place. Fine arts department chair David Roberts, the lead coordinator of this event, said, “Our desired intention was to showcase a sampling of student work from every teacher, and I feel that was accomplished across the board.” Music teacher Steven Speciale presented his choir, and the jazz band and piano students of music teacher Michael Celenza treated guests to beautiful musical performances. Speciale’s music appreciation class also displayed its flipbook mutoscopes in the style of a forest along with broken vinyl art with turntablism compilations. Each visual-arts teacher was tasked with choosing students’ art that best portrayed what the teacher intended for his or her students to produce. The
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visual arts department ended up displaying 76 individual pieces of art. Overall, the event was seen as a raging success. Many students, parents and faculty were impressed by the artistic skill and talent that others students possessed. Roberts says that “our initial intention was to showcase a sampling of student work from each fine arts department member, offering an inclusive overview of what we do at Loyola within the arts.” The showcase spread the message it intended to express. Despite the event’s success, there are still many factors that the coordinators hope to fix by next year. One goal set for next year is to have more student participation. Roberts said, “It would be beneficial to include more student participation in the form of ushers
and docents.” He also believes that the event would have been more effective if people had stayed for all of it. “We also had an incredible guest speaker, photographer Mr. Drew Carolan. Many people left after the performances were over and were not informed that they could stay and view the speaker. There was so much to offer, it would be a shame if the guests were not able to take in the event in its entirety.” The 2019 Annual Performing Arts Showcase is the first of many, but the success of the initial event bodes well for future performing arts showcases. “It will definitely benefit the student body and Loyola community to continue these events for future years to come,” said Roberts.
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ACROSS 2. "Wubble-you," "30 points for your name" 4. Born in Mexico City, "My son is a botanist," "When I was at Bellarmine" 5. "My daughter met the Pope" 8. "You know, we used to get Thursdays off, this calendar is so terrible" 9. "I spoke to God at Starbucks this morning" "Half of the class'll fail" 11. "Safe, sober, celibate" 13. "I turned down a full ride to UCLA" 14. "You can curse too when you have a wife, kids, and a mortgage" 19. "Ho bam," "It's QUIZ TIME," "Le Dahu!" Podium slide 22. "Oops, did I say that out loud?"
26. "Anawim," "Metanoia," "Intersectionality" 28. "But Mr. Johnson" 29. Feminist [fem-uh-nist] -- noun: A person who advocates equal rights for women 30. "She knows," "40 hour days," "When the shuttle bus comes" 31. St. Ignatius lookalike 32. "Remove only the outer shrink wrap," "Take one sticky label" 33. "Best damn high school in Southern California" 34. "Je vous en pris," "a bon," "I got my sketchers on"
ANSWERS: DOWN
1. "Alright boys" 3. Doesn't stop smiling 4. "The sea is a metaphysical space," "Primordial" 5. "You know, I gottta give credit where credit is due" 6. "So, um, yea" x1000 7. "I was a male cheerleader, and I'm proud of it" 10. "That's kosher," "Let's watch Moneyball," March Madness enthusiast 12. "M over V makes the love, baby" 15. Types remarks in a word doc instead of saying them, "Minus 1!" 16. "Follow the you-be law," "Come run for me" 17. "At this juncture" "Subsequently" 18. "Ready!" 20. iPad nonsense, 0/100 for Eating Cheetos 21. "Must have fat fingered the calculator," "This guy" 23. "Woefully inadequate," "Time will pass, will you?" "Deception!" 24. Hangs ornaments of students on her classroom Christmas tree, Arrives at 4 A.M. 25. AKA str8 playa 27. "Give me your ID," "Sono italiano," #guapo 28. "Take out your pistols, time for a big boy quiz!"
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Jack Savant Baseball
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Henry McCollough Rowing James Keefe Basketball
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Christian Locateli Soccer
USC
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UCSB
Konnor Paris Ethan Stauber Cross Country
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Mason Ratkovich Cross Country Nick Barr-Mira Football
Tommy Hayes Tennis
Redlands
LMU
Bobby Ruelas Cross Country
Nico Mancilla Soccer
UCSD
Will Campbell Volleyball
SMU
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MIT
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Will Kupiec Lacrosse
Cam Bieler Lacrosse
UPENN
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Mark Macrary Swimming
TRINITY Kaiser Fry Lacrosse
NAVAL ACADEMY
UNC
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RN FLORIDA SOUTHERN Sebastian Kurr Soccer
Connor Lee Swimming
Nico Posivak Volleyball
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Athletics in Review CHASE DUBOIS SPORTS EDITOR
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LOYOLA VARSITY SWIM AND DIVE wins the Southern Section Swimming Championships by a score
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Division I CIF of 43 points.
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FORWARD COLBY BROOKS ‘20 goes up for a layup against Serra in the first round of CIF on February 8. Varsity Lacrosse defeats Oaks Christian during semifinals on May 4th (left). VARSITY CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNER MASON RATKOVITCH was named scholar athlete of the 2018-2019 school year (right).
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TOTAL CUBMITS
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VARSITY EVENTS HELD ON CAMPUS
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UNDERCLASSMEN ON VARSITY
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Overall Record: 23-7-0 League Record: 5-1-0
Overall Record: 7-1-0 League Record: 3-0-0
Overall Record: 1-9-0 League Record: 0-5-0
Overall Record: 17-12-0 League Record: 7-11-0
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LACROSSE
TENNIS
Overall Record: 12-1-0 League Record: 6-0-0
Overall Record: 23-2-3 League Record: 10-0-2
Overall Record: 16-8-0 League Record: 5-1-0
Overall Record: 2-3-1 League Record: 1-2-0
WATER POLO
VOLLEYBALL
TRACK & FIELD
SWIM & DIVE
Overall Record: 22-11-0 League Record: 4-2-0
Overall Record: 22-6-0 League Record: 6-0-0
Overall Record: 6-1-0 League Record: 5-1-0
Overall Record: 6-0-0 League Record: 6-0-0
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Dear Class of 2019, Congratulations on your graduation from Loyola High School! And welcome to the Forever Band of Brothers that are the alumni of Loyola! You all have worked hard these last 4 years, and have achieved tremendous things – you have found and encouraged academic excellence in yourselves and in your classmates; you have succeeded beyond your own expectations in a wide variety of co-curricular activities; and you have been formed in God’s image as Men For and With Others through our spiritual programs! And, whether you know it or not at this moment, you have the skills to succeed in everything that you do with your lives as you go forward beyond Loyola. That is tremendous success, and the worthiest of outcomes for all Loyola students! Loyola is a very special and unique place, with a special goal in our work that is shared by all Jesuit Schools around the world – and that goal is, as you have heard me say time and again, to ensure that each of you has an experience of God’s unconditional love that is profoundly life transforming. Specifically, that experience allows you to recognize your own gifts and talents (as well as the gifts and talents of your class-
mates); then develop those gifts and talents to the greatest degree possible; and, finally, to go from here to use those gifts and talents to change the world. It is the same goal that the Jesuits who worked here when my dad was a student in the 1930’s; that the Jesuit and lay teachers who worked here when my brothers and I were here in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s; and that all of us who work here now share in all that we do here. It is a an important goal, and a transcendent one, and one that will form the root of all of our work, as it forms the root of your lives, for as long as Loyola exists. Personally, I am proud of each and every one of you, and am grateful that even, at my somewhat removed perch from the day to day life of you, our students, I was a part of your formation here, and was able to witness your growth into the men you are supposed to be. You are extraordinary men, and you are now part of a legacy that is essential to the well-being of our world. Never take that legacy for granted, and share it with those who come after you. Men For and With Others is a living, breathing identity – wear that identity with pride! Sincerely, Fr. Greg Goethals, S.J.’ ‘73
Dear seniors, Thank you for four wonderful years. You have developed into leaders who will take your Jesuit education and change the world. Your years at Loyola have shaped and formed your world view and set you on a path to make a difference. Go set the world on fire! A characteristic of a Loyola student is the support he shares with his fellow Cubs. We have roared and cried together. We have stood together and will continue to stand for and with all others. You have supported one another. You have supported me through some challenging times. Together we are stronger. It seems like only yesterday we gathered on the first day of freshmen orientation in Clougherty Chapel, and now we will gather on the front steps of Loyola Hall for the awarding of diplomas. I am honored to have walked that journey with you. Know that we never really say goodbye as you are always welcome. Until we meet again… #C4L, Frank Kozakowski Principal
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By AIDAN DONOHOE CONTRIBUTOR Senior Ryan Adami is the valedictorian of the class of 2019. Reflecting upon the award, Adami said, "I was very excited and grateful to hear that I was selected as the valedictorian." Throughout his four years at Loyola, Adami has been the co-captain and programming lead for the robotics team and one of the Editors-in-Chief for The Loyalist. He also started the Association for Middle Eastern Students with four of his friends, which has united the Middle Eastern community on campus. He is also on the JV swim team and is an Ignatian Scholar. Adami credits his teachers for much of his academic success and learning. “My writing has improved throughout high school; Mr. Caldwell has really helped my writing in terms of grammar and Mr. Schmidt and Dr. Vella have greatly improve my ana-
lytical and critical thinking skills. Ms. Qazi and Mr. Romin have also expanded my interests in the STEM field and computer science." Adami said, “Through school events such as Kairos and just hanging out in Malloy Commons, I have been able to strengthen old friendships and create new ones.” Adami will be attending the University of California, Berkeley with a Regents-Chancellors Scholarship in the fall where he will be majoring in computer science with a potential double major in economics. Adami said, “The best part of my Loyola experience was definitely the friendships I made each day, whether in class or outside of school.” “Without my family, friends and teachers who have all helped me grow during my time at Loyola, I would not be leaving this school with the same level of impact it has on my life " said Adami.
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By AIDAN DONOHOE CONTRIBUTOR Senior Jakob Duchesneau was selected as the salutatorian of the 2019 class. Duchesneau said, “I was surprised but very happy that my hard work throughout my years at Loyola resulted in me winning this award.” Duchesneau has been very involved in many of the activities and extracurriculars Loyola has to offer. "I truly believe that my activities at Loyola had made my time at Loyola the greatest high school experience I could have ever wanted. Looking back to freshman year joining football and track helped me open up and meet many of my nowadays friends and taught the discipline of how one should represent themselves and others. Accounting my other activities, specifically my involvement in the Campus Ministry community, it allowed me to find a passion of mine which is being close to God and help
others find their relationship with Him and other classmates and teachers." Duchesneau said, “Many teachers have had a large impact on me as a student and as a man for others. Mr. Douglas Brown, Dr. Diaz and Mr. Menghin have all helped me foster my love for learning. Mr. Brown strengthened my love for poetry and my ability to write, Dr. Diaz really opened my eyes to different parts of the world in his class, and Mr. Menghin has helped me as I go to Gonzaga to study environmental science.” Duchesneau attributes much of his growth at Loyola to the support of his family members and his faith. Duchesneau said, “I am the oldest of three brothers; one brother is a junior here at Loyola and the other brother is in the fourth grade at St. Brendan Catholic elementary school. My brothers, parents and extended family have always supported me in my academics and extracurriculars.”
First Generation Students
FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS ARE THE FIRST STUDENTS IN THEIR FAMILIES TO RECEIVE A COLLEGE EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
Lois Albert Angelo: University of Southern California Tyler Meyer Attal: Bates College Hunter Cole Ballard: Southern Methodist University Edsson Daniel Barriga: Loyola Marymount University Miles Alexander Barrow: New York University Isaiah Alexander Beltran: Loyola Marymount University Kazuo Sebastian Black: Santa Monica College Jack Thomas Carolan: Southwestern University Etienne Henri Codija: University of Southern California Lincoln John Dibattista: California State University, Channel Islands Daniel Brendan Dixon: Fordham University Ricardo Alfredo Garay: Loyola University Chicago Vinicius Rissi Giachini: Loyola University Chicago Roberto Gonzalez-Lopez: San Francisco State University Phoenix Patrick Glenn: Babson College Paul Nemer Hage: University of California, Los Angeles Willis Lincoln Hardaway: Loyola University, New Orleans Martin Cesar Hill: Loyola University Chicago Vincent Nathan Rubio Joaquin: University of Washington Seung Mo Kang: University of California, San Diego Clifford Ki: New York University Daniel Kim: University of the Pacific Chirag Anil Lalwani: Boston University Andrew Julian Landeros: Santa Clara University Kole Lim: University of Chester Justin Alejandro Lopez-Roque: Regis University Xavier Luna: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Daniel Donardson Agoncillo Magahis: Loyola Marymount University Alex David Marroquin: California State University, Los Angeles Matthew Marlon Maus: California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Matija Djordje Milicevic: University of Colorado at Boulder Glenn Montepiedra: University of California, Irvine Luca Antonio Morra: Loyola Marymount University Matthew Decena Mungues: Loyola Marymount University Joseph Soon Namkung: Brown University Govind George O’Campo: Pasadena Community College Osaze David Odiase: Loyola University Chicago Salvador Ontiveros: Loyola Marymount University Brandon Josue Ortiz: University of Southern California Neil Lucas Owens: Prep School Henry John Smith-Hastie: Southern Methodist University Andrew Adrian Ramos: Boston University Manuel Alejandro Revolorio: California State University, Northridge Captain Joseph Rudolph: Middlebury College Roberto Andres Ruelas: Loyola Marymount University Jackson Douglas Savant: Lewis & Clark College Rene Edoardo Servin: The American University of Paris Thomas Ryan Telles: California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Marcus Van To: University of Michigan Jonathan Gabriel Topete: University of Southern California Ethan Nicholas Tse: California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Joshua Chukwuemeka Umeh: University of Southern California Gabriel Patrick Young: University of Oregon Rodolfo Zarate: Loyola Marymount University
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THE UNIVERSIT Y OF NORTH C A R O L I N A AT C H A P E L H I L L Nathan Ryan Priestley THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AU S T I N Gideon Lukas Kitaj TRINITY COLLEGE Kaiser Gordon Fr y C olin Seth Hawkins TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN L u c a s P e t e r Wa l s h e TRINITY UNIVERSITY Daniel Armando Nunez TULANE UNIVERSITY Nicholas David Balfe Daniel L Lacey Av e r y D a l e O c k o M i c h a l a k Joseph Adam Phelps Bl a k e Wi l l i am L e w Powel l U N I T E D S TAT E S M A R I N E S Jam e s Pe ter L ang U N I T E D S TAT E S N AVA L ACADEMY Joseph Stephen Altmayer Jonas Park Gre er Jam e s Wi l l i am L e e
U N I T E D S TAT E S N AV Y M i l e s L e e Wa r r e n UNIVERSITY OF C A L I F OR N IA , B E R K E L E Y Ryan Iman Adami Brendan Ryan Benner Alexander George Blake Joshua Alexander Bautista Francia UNIVERSITY OF C A L I F O R N I A , DAV I S Thomas Ryan Donovan Miles Gabriel Englis
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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Michael Thomas Antonucci
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Jacob Stephen Ruano UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN C A L I F OR N IA Christopher Charles Agliozzo Matthew Brian Alonzo Lois Albert Santiago Angelo Austin Anthony Anto ci Andre w James Ar th Ryan Michael Borchetta Etienne Henri C odija Jeremy C had Dav is Kento Anthony De Napoli Eduardo Andres Gallardo James Thomas Gannon C ooper Anthony Hatwan James Babbitt Nugent John Pau l Onufer Brandon Josue Or tiz Andre w James O vering E m m e tt M i c h a el Per n e c k y J a c o b E l i j a h Ta m k i n J o n a t h a n G a b r i e l To p e t e Joshua C hu kw u emek a Umeh S t e f a n A n g e l o Va v i c UNIVERSITY OF THE PA C I F I C Daniel Kim UNIVERSITY OF WA S H I N G T O N Vinc ent Nathan Rubi o Jo aquin UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON B enjamin Jon B euerlein Luke Jackson McC our t Nicholas Aaron Solomon C o o p e r J o h n Te n d o e s s c h a t e N i c h o l a s P a u l Va n a k e n Ty l e r P e r r y Ye o m a n s VERMONT ACADEMY C aelan James Jones V I L L A N O VA U N I V E R S I T Y C olin Patrick L ivingston Thomas O McMahon WAKE FOREST UNIVERSIT Y Matthe w G erhard Staub er X AVIER UNIVERSIT Y OF LOUISIANA Ju lian Rene He wlett YALE UNIVERSIT Y C onnor Kai-Ho L e e
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Traveling and experiencing new cultures - International Schools By MARCO GACINA CONTRIBUTOR
A few individuals stand out in the class of 2019, as they will be attending college outside of the United States. For some, going to these new places will be a first. For others, like senior Lucas Walshe, the area is very familiar. Walshe is attending Trinity College Dublin, one of the most prestigious universities in Ireland, and is excited to return. Walshe said, “I lived in Dublin throughout my childhood. Not only am I in love with the city, but I also believe being in Europe creates more opportunity to travel and experience different cultures with only a short plane ride.” One major reason that Walshe chose Trinity was because he wanted to study exclusively business and not be forced to take any other classes, as American institutions have required unlike European colleges. Seniors Rene Servin and Parker Honey were accepted into the University of South-
ern California’s (USC) Trojan Transfer program and will visit Paris in the fall. Both Servin and Honey will be attending The American University of Paris for the entirety of their freshman year and then will return home to attend USC for the remainder of their undergraduate education. While anyone studying abroad would inevitably have struggles in adapting, both Honey and Servin addressed their
concern with the language barriers. Honey said, “While my professors and classmates will be speaking English, I will still be living in a foreign country whose language I am unfamiliar with.” Servin has a specific plan in mind for this summer to prepare himself. “Not having my parents and family nearby will be hard, and the language barrier will also be a struggle,” he said. “I’ll also be taking an inten-
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(left to right) RENE SERVIN, JAMES NUGENT, PARKER HONEY, ROBBIE COLLINS AND LUCAS WALSHE plan to pursue their college education at international institutions located in Paris, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
sive French course and a cooking class this summer because there’s no meal plan.” For Walshe, on top of his desire to study exclusively business, he had the added benefit of being close to people he already knows. Walshe said, “I already have some family and friends in Ireland, and I know Trinity will ensure my time there will be positive.” Honey’s desire to attend college in Paris comes from a more experience-based standpoint. “I chose the American University of Paris because I wanted to experience a different culture and expose myself to different nationalities around the world while still receiving a great education,” Honey added. Servin’s desire to study abroad has been a goal of his for a while. Servin said. “Without question, I will gain a global perspective through my courses, full immersion, travel, work and volunteering, one that I’m sure will serve me well for my business courses and hopes for a career in Business/Social Entrepreneurship.”
Pleasing the eye with visual arts - Fine Arts Institutions By BENJAMIN CHORY CONTRIBUTOR
This fall, Senior Aidan Lapp is attending the Pratt Institute, one of the most prestigious art, design and architecture schools in the world. The art school is located in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. The application for art school is extremely rigorous. Building a portfolio that shows who you are and your creativity is difficult to cram into a few pieces.
Lapp chose to include his paintings, drawings, photographs and even a ceramics piece. He said, “It’s kind of fun in a weird way but it takes a lot of planning.” By completing his portfolio over summer, he had less to worry about even though the process was a rigorous one. He attributes his portfolio to counselor Yoojin Han who helped him organize his summer and fine arts teacher Jocelyn Grau who reviewed his portfolio. Senior Carlos Cruz is also going to art school
at Emerson to study film. Cruz has loved film and cinema finding a place to hone his craft here at Loyola. He became the president of the Film Production Club and the Great Films Club, sharing his favorites with fellow students. Cruz said, “I really never saw myself doing anything else, I needed to go to arts school so that’s what I’m doing.” Cruz pursues his passion humbly and DEREK MACKEL/ THE LOYALIST hopes that his work will speak for him and cre(above) AIDAN LAPP will ate options as he continues on his career.
matriculate to Pratt Institute.
Recalibrating after a stressful four years - Gap Year By RYAN MADDIGAN CONTRIBUTOR
Loyola High School has always prided itself on its high percentage of students that attend a four-year university after graduation. Although that number remains constant, there is a growing trend of students all across the country that have decided to take a gap year between their high school and college or
university careers. Whether it is to travel, to build up a résumé or to prevent burnout, the decision to take a gap year has been proven to be helpful to those who take that path. As many seniors are moving away from Los Angeles and starting their academic careers elsewhere in the United States, Luka Lekovic is going abroad. Lekovic’s decision to move to France stemmed from his desire to learn more about the French language and Euro-
pean culture. For many seniors, their decision to take a year off grants them the opportunity for self reflection and self improvement. Using a gap year has been very beneficial for many students from Loyola but it may not be the solution for everybody. Lekovic said, “I can’t speak for other people because they should do what WILLIAM ISHAK/ THE LOYALIST (above) LUKA LEKOVIC will they think is best for themselves.” take a gap year before attending the University of Pennsylvania.
Breaking new grounds for the future - First-Generation Students By LOIS ANGELO FEATURE EDITOR
The road to a high school diploma for first-generation students is, as expected, not the traditional route. In fact, first-generation students forge a new route facing a variety of trials and hardships. From their first steps onto campus to the final steps at graduation, these students have overcome the hurdles and obstacles of high school together through the First Generation Students Association (FGSA). Senior Andrew Ramos, who will be matriculating to Boston University, said, “Being at a college-prep high school, I had no clear expectations or any sense of direction when considering what path was needed to eventually attend a college. I was unaware of any difficulties and any real precautions of what to do and not to do for my academic journey in high school. Loyola’s First Generation Student Association really was the reason I ended up where I am today, heading to Boston University with a sizable financial package. The FGSA, my counselor and other faculty members really guided me on this crazy journey by constantly making me aware of what to do for academics and what to pursue for extra-curricular activities. When the time came to apply to college, my counselor and the FGSA were there to help me. Whether it was for my college essays or my FAFSA or other things, I never felt alone. There was always someone there to be that helping hand, being the light in a dark road. Being a first-generation kid is scary, not knowing what to do or where you’ll go, but Loyola helped alleviate much of that stress and worry.”
Senior Vincent Joaquin, matriculating to the University of Washington, said, “Being a first-generation student, I did not know the opportunities available to me; I didn't even know what it meant to be ‘First Generation.’ It was not until I had started seeing my counselor, Dr. Mabra, who has helped me realize how I should take advantage of the chances given to me. With her guidance, I was able to not only navigate the maze they call the college application process but also continue my education. Overall, I have been able to thrive at Loyola because of the effective counseling provided.” Senior Jonathan Topete, who will be matriculating to the University of Southern California, said, “For a while, being first generation was not something I really acknowledged or thought about as something that mattered in my life. When I got to Loyola, I took the Summer Reading and College Connections course with other first-generation students, and I was challenged to explore what it means to be first generation in my life. I soon came to the realization that the fact that neither of my parents graduated from a four-year university presented a cool opportunity for me. With the help of my parents, I would be able to do what they were not able to do for a variety of reasons and fulfill their dream of having me graduate from a four-year university. I did feel added pressure to succeed knowing that my parents had sacrificed so much to present me with all the opportunities in my life. On a more practical level, I was very lucky to attend Loyola because many of the problems that first-generation students face were handled perfectly by Loyola. Attending the First
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Devoting their lives to the service of their country - Military Path By STEPHEN LEE CONTRIBUTOR
Senior Miles Warren will enlist in the United States Navy, and senior James Lang will enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Seniors Jonas Greer, Joseph Altmayer and James Lee will continue their education at the United States Naval Academy. As part of enlistment into the armed forces, applicants are required to take an aptitude exam, complete a physical examination and meet with a career counselor. Warren, who will be enlisting in the United States Navy, said, "I have a lot of family that served in the military and have wanted to serve since I was a little kid. Now that the time is here, I'm really looking forward to it." Warren must enlist into a “rating,” which is the Navy’s definition of an enlisted job. Furthermore, the Navy offers two programs: a guaranteed job and an undesignated seaman. While both programs are open to all recruits, most, if not all of Navy recruits, enter the guaranteed job program. For the United States Marine Corps, a high school diploma is required for enlistment; however, interested applicants are able to sign a contract before graduation to ensure their spot. Recruits are designed with a 9-digit code known as their military occupational specialty (MOS). Similar to the United States Navy, the Marine Corps offers two separate programs for recruits: a guaranteed job and a general field. A general field in the Marine Corp usually demands a college degree due to the spe-
cialty requirements that come with each occupation. Senior James Lang, matriculating to the Marine Infantry Academy, said, "I’m young and motivated, and thousands of men and women have sacrificed their lives for the sake of my freedom. The least I can do is give back four years of my time and service." When it comes to enlistment applicants meet with a recruiter from a respective branch of the military at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). On the other hand, the service academy application starts in February of junior year, giving the student a year to make a final decision. The application process has a multitude of steps. Counselor Kelly Farland said, “The student must create an account, get a nomination from a congressperson, go through an interview process and write essays. There are twenty different things that are involved in the process.” The preliminary application to become a candidate begins junior year. Once a candidate, the student must then apply for a nomination from a US Senator or local district congressman. The candidate must get medically cleared, see an optometrist and go through a rigorous fitness test. Once senior year starts, the candidates go through an extensive interview process. The first is the Blue and Gold Officer interview (BGO), which lasts around an hour. The BGO is the student’s guide along the process. Next, are the nomination interviews. James Lee said, “Your nomination for the Academy depends on your interview with the dis-
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(left to right) MILES WARREN AND JAMES LANG will enlist in the United States Navy and Marine Corps, respectively.
trict representative or local congressman.” After the application is complete, the student will not hear if they got nominated until late January and learn of their acceptance on April 15. The goal of the extensive application is to demonstrate the student’s interest in the school. The Naval Academy also provides a week-long seminar during the summer of either Sophomore or Junior year. Greer said, “I chose the Academy because college is the place where you transform into the person you want to become. The values at an academy like duty, honor and loyalty are stressed at Loyola, and I want to continue to live by these values and serve others.”
Pursuing the passion of music and recording - Music Schools By LOIS ANGELO FEATURE EDITOR
Seniors Brandon Wong and Jose Pescador will pursue their education at prestigious music schools, the Peabody School of Music at The John Hopkins University and the Berklee School of Music, respectively. Both seniors endeavored through a rigorous application process involving musical and vocal auditions. Wong, who will be pursuing a major in classical guitar, said, “I got into guitar in the first place because I saw someone playing a sick guitar solo on the show ‘Soul Train’ when I was five. My passion for guitar has grown exponentially with every year, and during high school, it became my main focus. I feel that classical guitar is now an important part of my identity.” Similarly, Pescador, who plans to pursue a career in film scoring at Berklee, found Loyola to be a jump pad for his musical endeavors after finding his passion in grade school. Pescador said, “This year, I decided to apply to Berklee and was ecstatic when I received my acceptance letter
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(left to right) BRANDON WONG AND JOSE PESCADOR will attend the Peabody Observatory and Berklee, respectively.
because it was a moment I have been looking forward to for the past few years of my life. I hope that by going to Berklee, I am able to gain the tools to be able to produce my own music and share my voice with the world.” Furthermore, Wong finds that music gives
Generation Student Association meetings informed me on the college application process, AP classes at Loyola and gave me access to SAT tutoring, so I really did not have much to worry about as a first-generation student. Lastly, I did have some more specific questions on the college application process, but my counselor was always there to answer any question I had. In conclusion, being a first-generation student felt like being any other student but with a little added pressure knowing that I would have to succeed for my parents.” Senior Daniel Magahis, who is matriculating to Loyola Marymount University, said, “To me, being first generation has been a strong motivator for me. It pushes me to be my very best both academically and spiritually. It is also a huge honor for me as I feel that I’m representing my family and its members and all of their hard work that got me to where I am. Loyola’s First Generation Association has been a delightful experience; I have been able to meet and interact with others similar to me. I have made many lifelong friends through the program. The First Generation Association has helped me be the best version of myself.” I, personally, have trudged down the same road, making my way through the tedious process of college applications and surviving four years at Loyola. Unlike high school, elementary school was composed of around 30 classmates and simple courses. Back then, my parents could help me out with solving pre-algebra problems or analyzing a short story. Now, my dad and I were puzzled at the registration sheet for the ACT, and my mom was confused when I brought up my AP test scores, unsure as to how the whole “curve” shenanigan worked out. Yet, at the end of the day, there’s something special in receiving that letter of acceptance knowing that, you were once clueless about how the whole process worked.
him an opportunity to interact with audiences in a different style or tone at every performance. “I enjoy sharing my music with other people because different people in the audience may react differently, with varying emotions. In the future I’d like to pick a career in which I can use my classical guitar background, maybe composing,” Wong added. Both seniors expressed great interest in pursuing music at institutions with a strong international and national presence. Pescador also said, “During my freshman year at Loyola, I told one of my music mentors that I wanted to pursue film scoring, and he suggested that I should apply to Berklee College of Music because it has one the greatest film scoring programs in the world.” “I chose to major in classical guitar performance at the Peabody Conservatory because the classical guitar program has a strong international and national presence, and because I want to take my passion for guitar to the next level,” Wong added.
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(left to right) CO-PRESIDENT JOHNATHAN TOPETE, MEMBER DANIEL MAGAHIS AND CO-PRESIDENT ANDREW RAMOS in addition to the other fifty seniors apart of the FGSA in the Class of 2019 are the first in the families to attend college
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COLLEGE MATRICULATION STATISTICS
Number of AP Exams taken by the class of 2019: Over 1750 Exams Number of Students Attending: Public Universities (100) Private Universities (183) Jesuit Universities (54) In-State Universities (119) Out-of-State Universities (164) Average Number of College Applications per Student: 11.2 Applications Top 5 Teachers with the Most Letters of Recommendation: 1. Thomas Marsh (71) 2. Eduardo Diaz (41) 3. Jason Schmidt (40) 4. Fawzia Qazi (39) 5. Douglas Brown (28)
Top 6 Colleges with Highest Matriculation: 1. University of Southern California (22) 2. Loyola Marymount University (15) 3. Santa Clara University (10) 4. Boston College (9) 4. University of Colorado at Boulder (9) 4. Southern Methodist University (9) Total Number of College Applications: 3170 Applications
Ivy League Matriculation 1. Columbia University (3) 2. Brown University (2) 3. Princeton University (2) 4. University of Pennsylvania (2) 5. Yale University (1) Total Number of Naviance Logins over a 4 year period: 26,908 Logins
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APPLE PAN VS. PIE ‘N BURGER A CROSS-TOWN RIVALRY PITTING TWO OF LA’S MOST INFAMOUS DINERS AGAINST EACH OTHER By NICK BORKOVICH A&E EDITOR Walking into The Apple Pan is like walking into a restaurant of the past. With its shiny marble countertops and cash only typewriter-like registers, one knows that The Apple Pan will deliver traditional food with traditional service. The Apple Pan keeps its tradition of being open from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Sunday and Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m .to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and closed on Mondays in order to serve the community late into the night. Situated in West Los Angeles on the corner of Pico Boulevard and Glendon Avenue, The Apple Pan has an age-old tradition of selling fine burgers and sandwiches and fresh pies. The Apple Pan has a limited menu with its two main items being the Steakburger and the Hickoryburger. Between the two burgers, the ingredients are almost the exact same: a thick stack of crisp lettuce, two pickles, a dab of mayonnaise and a
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juicy patty all on a toasted bun. What differentiates the two burgers is the special, handmade sauces they put on each. While the Steakburger keeps a more traditional relish sauce, the Hickoryburger has a sweet and smoky ketchup that they call Hickory sauce. Combined with their made-to-order fries and a can of coke, The Apple Pan creates a perfect lunch, dinner or midnight snack. Despite their delicious burgers, however, The Apple Pan is known for their large and delectable pies. One can order a full pie for any special occasion such as Christmas or Thanksgiving, as my family always does, or get a slice after an already filling meal of a burger and fries. In my opinion, eating a warm slice of apple pie and a scoop of vanilla ice cream right after your meal is what ties the whole experience together of eating at The Apple Pan. With its age-old name, food and restaurant style, The Apple Pan is the perfect place for a traditional American meal with fast quality service.
By CHARLIE VIEHL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nestled on the tail end of South Lake Avenue in Pasadena, Pie ‘N Burger has been a regional staple for decades. As the name insinuates, the diner has some of the best burgers and pies in town. The joint has perfected the diner feel. An easily visible kitchen that basically consists of a griddle and a fire, a TV for the chefs and a TV for the customers and practically only ever counter seats open (the four or five tables are usually filled with old folk). Topping it off, the diner only takes cash and check. Often times a nuisance, but this practice only helps add to the old-school vibes. The menu consists of nothing too special, mainly burgers and pies. The vat of grease that sits in the kitchen, pil-
ing up for years now, only adds to the simpleton taste of the diner. The delicious, juicy burger with a side of fries simply cannot be beat. To top it off, the waitresses hand make all milkshakes to ensure peak consisty, and the sodas are even made out of the factory syrup in front of your own eyes. Once the main course is finished, it’s time to jump into their never-ending variety of pies. Although their menu changes throughout the various seasons (ensuring fresh fruit in your pie of choice), the selection of pies is massive. Ranging from coconut meringue pie to classic apple pie, customers get lost in the 25 possible selections. Even better, ordering your slice a la mode is only a buck 75. What more could you want?
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PIE ‘N BURGER gives Pasadena a special niche within the diner scene of Los Angeles, providing specialty pies and burgers for years.
Millie’s Cafe opens Pasadena location, complements the city’s diner scene By CHARLIE VIEHL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Millie’s Café has been providing its Silver Lake with delicious meals for breakfast and lunch since 1926, but most recently, the café opened a new location in Pasadena. Even though the Pasadena location opened in 2018, the interior has the feel of an old diner that has been around for decades. In a city that has two legendary greasy spoons, Lucky Boy and Pie ‘N Burger, Millie’s has carved out its own niche within the Pasadena diner scene. It feels like an old, greasy one-stop shop, but it offers trendy meals that are more intune with food culture today. Contrasting the old vibe of the restaurant, the menu features trendy, vegan options that fit the foodie culture of Los Angeles. They offer breakfast classics such as huevos rancheros, eggs benedict and blueberry pancakes, yet the restaurant also offers its unique takes on classical menu
items by combining its classic eggs benedict with chilaquiles. Featuring the staple to any eggs benedict, the dish plates the meal on toasted English muffins and tops it off with traditional hollandaise sauce. Instead of Canadian bacon, the kitchen prepares “barbacoa style beef ” with some melted cheese and “a stack of ranchero sauced tortillas.” Served with a side of pico de gallo, the café mashes two classics together to create one of their most delicious menu items, especially for those who are into the foodie cultural fusion food scene. An often overlooked part of any breakfast café is its waffles and pancakes. Rest assured, Millie’s offers 13 total variations of pancakes, waffles and french toast. Varying from toasted coconut pancakes to the ordinary french toast, Millie’s has their customers set from the griddle. No matter the type of pancake, the café ensures a light, airy pancake, waffle or piece of french toast. The café offers flexibil-
ity for the big boys compared to the dieters, with full stacks and short stacks. Customers can also add their choice of fresh fruit on top, if they’re really feeling dangerous. In addition to a more than mouth-watering breakfast (offered all day, of course), the café serves lunch until 4 p.m., or when it closes. The menu showcases classical diner foods with smash burgers and turkey melts, but their nature of a food-fusion cafe allows them to offer Mexican foods such as tacos and burritos. Venturing away from the greasy burrito that’s stuffed to the brim, the Millie’s burrito offers a healthy alternative while still stuffing that puppy to the brim. The ingredients include black beans, sautéed veggies, daiya cheese, topped with pico de gallo, guacamole and vegan sour cream. Even the tortilla consists of wholewheat, letting those who are trying to stick to their New Year’s resolutions sleep at night.
Swingers’ good food and late hours feeds Hancock Park By ELI MARS CONTRIBUTOR Nothing beats the classic taste of vintage, diner food, and ever since 1993, Swingers has made a name for itself in Hollywood and Santa Monica as a go-to spot. With a delicious and eclectic menu, Swingers cooks up diner classics such as hamburgers and milkshakes, but Swingers is also known for its delicious Breakfast Burrito, Iced Coffee, and classic French Toast. Of course, Swingers is best experienced by dining in the restaurant, but it is available on Postmates for those who want the food delivered directly to their door. The restaurant gained attraction after the release of the 1996 film Swingers starring Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn. And the diner is no stranger to celebrity activity. Celebrities from all walks of life come to indulge on the tasty fries, whether at
the peak hours of the day or late into the night: Swingers opens at 6:30am and closes at 4am. Marvel actor Chadwick Boseman even stopped by for a quick bite to eat after the premier of Avengers: Infinity War in 2018. The Diner resembles the popular diners, bars, and coffee shops seen in many popular TV sitcoms because Swingers is as much of a social scene as it is a restaurant. The diner has the classic food experience of Monk’s Cafe as seen in Seinfeld, the good times of MacLaren’s Pub of How I Met Your Mother, and the hospitality of Central Perk from the hit show Friends. Recognizable for its strange purple cow wallpaper, Swingers is the perfect dining spot for the early bird and the night owl. For more information, follow @swingersdiner on various social media sites to see the latest news.
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Jacks N Joe’s flapjacks and cups of joe worth the wait By JORDI ETTINGER A&E EDITOR In a small strip mall near the corner of Figueroa St. and Adams Blvd. stands the venerable breakfast establishment of Jacks N Joe. Only a 10-minute drive from Loyola, the restaurant is well serviced by public transportation: The LATTC/Ortho Institute Station of the Metro Expo Line, and the northbound Silver Line picks up directly behind the restaurant. Although the short drive is a tempting offer, I would personally recommend taking the train, as parking spaces in the surrounding area are very limited. But if you do choose to drive, then I recommend skipping the front lot as it is nearly always full and instead trying to park in either the 7-Eleven lot at Fig. and Adams or the lot in the back accessible from Figueroa. If you choose to go on either Saturday or Sunday, you will probably be forced to wait for up to an hour just to get a seat, but do not let this fact be a turnoff. Once you get inside and taste the food you will understand why so many people wait for so long. Pancakes, as suggested by the name (Jacks as in flapjacks) are the restaurant’s main game. They, of course, offer regular pancakes, but a better option is one of their ten flavored pancakes. Their most popular pancake, and my personal favorite, the “Roo’s Favorite,” features chocolate chip pancakes topped with brown sugar butter and whipped cream. Other speciality pancakes include the “Aloha Boy,” which features pineapple puree incorporated into the pancake and topped with toasted coconut and butter, the “Fight On!” which has bacon in the pancake mix, and the “Ruby Belle,” with cinnamon apples, pecans, and brown sugar butter. In addition, all pancakes are also available in buckwheat
JACKS N JOE provides cal quality breakfast, specifically coffee and if diners do not want the classic buttermilk versions. If you choose to forego one of their delicious pancakes, then I point you toward their “Dakine French Toast,” a standard french toast, or the upgraded version, the “7 Minutes in Heaven,” which features their classic french toast topped with Nutella and fresh strawberries and bananas. It is without a doubt the best option if you do not get pancakes. The backside of their menu features omelettes and combos. If unsatisfied with the special omelettes then you can always make your own omelette with possible fillings that include bacon, sausage, ham, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, bell peppers and three types of cheese (Jack, Feta and Cheddar). The combos are a good way to incorporate pancakes and sides, and do not be discouraged that the pancakes list-
Local Huicho’s Bakery offers easy breakfast for those in a pinch
Paradise Bowls provides refreshing fruit bowls in Manhattan Beach By AIDAN PETERS CONTRIBUTOR
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THE PANADERIA’S DISPLAY CASE pose in front of a statue of Benjamin Franklin at University of Pennsylvania, one of the 15 colleges visited on the East Coast College Tour. By CHRISTIAN LOCATELI & NICO MANCILLA CONTRIBUTORS It’s 7:15 in the morning, and some Loyola students have yet to grab breakfast in order to beat the traffic and get to school early. But once Pico and Vermont cross, the taunting smell of pan dulce from Huicho’s Panaderia seeps out into the streets. At this point, they have to make the decision of whether or not to go in for the classic concha or the pan de crema, but they may have to cut off a car to get to the parking lot before the bread sells out. The risk is worth the reward. Once we are inside, you see the cashier and exchange a “Buenos días.” They grab a tray and a pair of
tongs as they turn towards the display case. The hardest part awaits. The display case has around 15 variations on the traditional pan dulce, but always stick to two choices: one classic and one experimental choice. The sugary crusts on the pan dulces might upset the dentist, but their taste buds are elated. The pan dulces without crust are filled with a creamy custard that spills out after every bite they take. Once they’ve walked out with the two pan dulces, they hop into the car and head to school and salivate at the beautifully baked pastries that await us. The balance of sweet and salty is perfect for a morning snack. They proceed to devour the pan dulces with huge passion, taking in every bite as if it was the last, completing your perfect morning.
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trendy variations on the typipancakes, to the community around USC. ed are regular pancakes because in all the combos regular pancakes can be subbed out for specialty pancakes. When at Jacks N Joe, it is also incredibly important not to skimp out on the sides. In addition to perfectly cooked eggs, crunchy toast, crispy hashbrowns and tasty bacon, the sides offered include sausage links, Portuguese sausage, turkey sausage, turkey bacon and the delightful JNJ potatoes, their take on breakfast potatoes flavored with herbs and bell peppers. There is not way to go wrong at Jacks N Joe, for every entree is cooked lovingly and to perfection. The best menu for a first-timer is to split the Roo’s Favorite and the 7 Minutes in Heaven with another person to get the best of both worlds. To drink, a cup of their coffee is a must (Joe as in coffee is in the name).
In the Southern section of downtown Manhattan Beach sits a small casual breakfast, lunch and dinner establishment called Paradise Bowls. Although this is a 45 minute or so trek from Loyola, it is well worth the drive, or if you prefer, the Metro which stops in multiple locations within a half-mile radius of the restaurant. The name accurately describes what you will be eating when dining at Paradise Bowls, it is quite literally paradise in the form of a circular acai or pitaya bowl. The convenience of this wonderful dining option is that the same menu is suitable for breakfast, lunch, dinner or any snack in between. When eating a delicious acai or pitaya bowl from Paradise Bowls, it is hard to imagine that it could possibly be healthy, but it is! Made from the freshest fruits, vegetables and nuts paradise bowls are 100% dairy free and vegan, with the exception of the optional honey. When walking into one of Paradise Bowls four locations in either Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Irvine or Newport Beach, you will immediately feel the relaxed beach vibe and atmosphere. The menu, consisting of bowls and smoothies, is held by a chalkboard located
above the cashier counter. Directly behind the cashier, is a group of 3-6 “chefs” that prepare the bowl or smoothie right before your eyes. At Paradise Bowls, the smoothies are served in 22 oz. plastic cups and are a blend of organic, dairy free fruits, vegetables, juices and milks. The bowls, on the other hand, are what the establishment is iconic for. Above a blend, similar to that of the smoothie, lies layers of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, mango, granola and more, all decided by you! This bowl is served in sizes of small (16 oz.), medium (24 oz.) or large (32 oz.). Although you can add or change anything about any bowl to your personal preference, there are six acai bowl options and five pitaya bowl options all of which are great, but personally, I recommend the “Gaucho Bowl.” Another perk of choosing Paradise Bowls is its short wait time. I can nearly guarantee that you will have a cold, delicious bowl in your hand within 15 minutes of entering the restaurant. You can’t go wrong at Paradise Bowls. No matter what you order, you will leave with a healthy meal that tastes just as great as it looks. I highly recommend this establishment.
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Tier 1 represents elite restaurants that vary in price and type of food. These restaurants will always offer quality food for lunch and dinner. Chick-Fil-A and InN-Out provide comparable meals in terms of both pricing and taste. Even though Chick-Fil-A remains closed on Sundays, they are still worthy of a Tier 1 ranking. Shake Shack’s inflated price has been overlooked based on the pure juicy goodness of their meat, and Chipotle comes in as a fan favorite for its versatility… the guac is extra, though.
The differentiation between Tier 1 and Tier 2 is slim, as Tier 2 presents solid options around the board. These restaurants represent solid food options if in need of quick bite to eat. PizzaRev’s thin crust, quick service and quality pizzas gives it a Tier 2 status. Jersey Mike’s blows its competitor, Subway, out of the water with freshly cut deli meats. The orange chicken at Panda Express could be in a tier of its own, honestly, and paired with the chow mein is a delicious meal. Five Guys overflows you with fries and a quality, juicy burger.
Tier 3 provides consistent food that might not be at the quality of the tiers above. El Pollo Loco, the franchise that began on Alvarado Street, provides consistent chicken that might be a bit dry, but tasteful nonetheless. KFC’s original recipe with 11 spices keeps each bite interesting. Taco Bell’s taste grows exponentially after midnight, placing it in Tier 3. McDonald’s has tasted the same no matter what location you go to and what time of day. Serving breakfast all day was a game changer for McDonald’s as they set the tradition of fast food.
The drop down from Tier 3 to Tier 4 is a little steeper than the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 4 joints offer food of a steady quality and vary with their consistency. Pizza Hut’s pan pizzas are solid, but the quality is significantly less than PizzaRev. Wendy’s food can be really good or really bad, landing a spot in Tier 4. Carl’s Jr.’s commercials are attractive, but the food doesn’t match up as one might think. Del Taco falls behind Taco Bell strictly because of Taco Bell’s ability to magically improve in taste once midnight strikes.
Tier 5 is really scraping the bottom of the barrel of fast food spots. These restaurants are really only there if you are running out of gas and haven’t eaten in two weeks. Why go to Subway when you can go to Jersey Mike’s instead? Why hit up Burger King when McDonald’s is most likely right across the street? Jack in the Box sells two tacos for 99 cents, and there is no way that is a profitable business venture unless the quality is just awful. Arby’s is Arby’s, and it’s as simple as that. I'd rather starve...
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Senior Magis to be rebranded into a new mandatory elective for all seniors: Magis Netflix By SECOND SEMESTER SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR Over the past week, senior class president Jacob Tamkin, with the assistance of senior class representatives Christian Locateli and Brennan Hilger, held an informal referendum as a motion to eliminate Magis, opting for a Netflix elective period (still required for all seniors) with headphones provided. The vote was nearly unanimous, the lone opposition coming from James Eichler, who was not even paying attention because he was about to finish the last season of Arrested Development, only available on Netflix. When asked for comment, Director of Transportation Adam Gonzalez said, “I thought that’s what Magis was, anyway.” Replacing CPR certification will be a man-
datory viewing of Grey’s Anatomy, also available on Netflix. This time, however, the certification will take place the entire month of October, ensuring students have no time to finish college applications by the Nov. 1 deadline. Furthermore, the new and improved Magis, renamed to Magis Netflix (loosely translates to “more Netflix”), will be graded, a hopeful GPA boost to all seniors. The grades will be broken into three separate categories, according to Gonzalez: speed, selection and stamina. Gonzalez said, “The speed grade will be obvious. I will tally the number of episodes watched, multiplied by the number of seconds in each episode. The benchmark, which will be under a bell curve, is estimated to be roughly 4,000 minutes of viewing time per student.” If students miss any class time of Magis Net-
MAY 30 2019 flix, their make up assignment will be the entire Emoji Movie two times through, no exceptions. Additional benefits of Magis Netflix include advancing out of introductory level Netflix classes at the university level as well as honors approval, granted by the UC system. For the time being, the IT Department will be installing separate WiFi networks for each seat in Otero Lecture Hall in order to handle the insane bandwidth created by so much Netflix, only increasing annual tuition by an estimated $10,000 per student. However, the more permanent solution arises with the construction of the new Xavier Center, which will house not only one but two separate WiFi networks for each seat, which will of course be state of the art, just in case one network crashes. The new center will also feature seven popcorn buttering stations with flavors comprising of but not limited to “Original,” “Freshmen Tears,” “Banana Strawberry Muscle Milk” and “Bacon Bagel Fried Egg.”
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LOYOLA HIGH SENIORS watch various seasons of “Arrested Development,” a show that is only available on Netflix, perfect for the new Magis Netflix course. The change should not come as a big surprise, as most seniors usually use the Magis hour to catch up on their favorite shows.
Students take a stand against school spirit By MASCOT (YES, WE HAVE ONE) CONTRIBUTOR School spirit has long been an issue for Loyola: More specifically, there is just too much. The enthusiasm and excitement of all fans must be stopped this instant. What are we supposed to do when the Harvard-Westlake crowd out-cheers us at a Loyola tennis match? Should we rise up to the challenge? Absolutely not. Some extremists of this beautifully constructed opinion argue that we should actually start cheering for the other team to show how courteous and kind we are. Think about the Grad at Grad values of “Committed to Justice” and “Loving.” When Cathedral plays us in football on Smith Field, we should courteously wear purple and say “Go Phantoms!” Saying this very sportsmanlike cheer with even a hint of sarcasm
should warrant an automatic ban from all present and future Loyola sporting events. That kind of behavior just won’t be tolerated on this all-inclusive campus. We are Loyola and we beat our opponents with love and compassion. It’s what St. Ignatius would have wanted. What is the purpose of spectating a game, anyway? To enjoy yourselves? Nope. Why don’t we just ban fans from all games. With new innovations made by the Broadcast Club, it is now possible. Also, so what if these measures kill school spirit? It’s not like we had any in the first place. (Editors on the Loyalist staff are conflicted over whether this concluding sentence completely contradicts the serious statement that began this article or if it reveals the subtle irony of the whole piece that was supposed to blow over the readers’ heads.)
Legendary English teacher Terry Caldwell to retire
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Teacher Feature: Sensei Marsh and his personal B202 By DR. VELLA CONTRIBUTOR
New studies have recently shown that the food one eats directly influences the strength and integrity of brain waves, along with the development of neural connections. As many know on campus, English teacher Thomas Marsh’s daily diet consists of wheat bread with exactly two slices of cheddar cheese. When he’s feeling really adventurous, he may opt for the tuna shmear to go on the untoasted bread. When asked what the sandwiches were for, Mr. Marsh responded: “For the glutes.”
However, with the knowledge of aforementioned studies, Loyalist editors urge the rest of Loyola to follow the dietary ways of Sensei Marsh’s kitchen in hopes that one day we can all promote metaphysics in a classroom environment that provokes the expansion of minds with existential crises of Nietzschean magnitude. Johnny Junior, seeking help on his final research paper for AP English III, walks into Mr. Marsh’s class and is ready to defend his paper. He’s surprised, however, when he gets to the second floor of Burr only to see a line of 20 of his classmates waiting to be granted entrance into the sanctuary.
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The hold-up lasts roughly the entire lunch period, as Marsh must complete his Tai Chi in order to maintain his title as Master Sensei at his dojo. After hearing a low-humming noise coming from the door, Johnny decides to peak his head in. The other juniors look. Mr. Marsh is levitating in the air, suspended by his pure brain power. The buzz effuses from his mind, as the sheer neurochemical energy and positive chi causes his skull to produce a heat wave almost as powerful as a 2008 Mac after running a word processor for more than a minute. However, due to centuries of natural selection within the Marsh clan, his head contains an internal fan so that his brain will not combust when he thinks his power thoughts. Dazed juniors just like Johnny find themselves daily stunned by the pri-
mordial noises of instinctual, tribal traditions that invariably welcome them into the sanctuary of B202: A place of answers. The room has a perfect view of the Loyola parking lot and serves as a vacation for juniors from the voluntarily loss of sleep and social interaction in favor of academic endeavors. As soon as the juniors walk in, Mr. Marsh already has the answers to all of their questions written on the board behind his desk (And we all know that this board will not be erased for another 20 years). Whether or not Johnny Junior and his peers are satisfied with the answers provided by the Master Sensei, Marsh sneaks through the escape door in his mini fridge. He gets in his blacked out Dodge Charger and drives off in the sunset, only to return the next day. A Legend.
A view into the future: Locateli's diving days By TIME TRAVEL CUB CONTRIBUTOR
[Locatelli house, 2060]: Christian scooches forward from his lackadaisical position. Everyone can tell that he has something to say—that he is about to start another one of his epic stories from the glorious days at Loyola High School. “Gather around kids,” he says in his quietly powerful, soothing voice, “I’m going to tell you the story about how the diving team won Loyola this blingy ring back in 2019… “A squad of predominantly second-semester seniors, including myself and your uncle Ford, had taken up three practice slots during the week for the varsity swimmers, but this wasn’t too much of a problem.The swimmers knew they needed us and basically praised us as if we were gods… as they should. “We went through hell for each other: For 45 minutes, the team would stand or, more accurately, lay down in a circle and do stretches, so that muscle damage could be minimalized. We would then warm up in the hot tub because the real pool water was too cold
and treacherous, trust me! “Ending practice, the captains would all rotate turns attempting three consecutive bellyflops. The coaching staff then utilized this genus “constructive compliment” technique that helped us divers gain confidence to master our splash-making abilities. We had achieved more than we could have ever imagined. But we still needed to valiantly, heroically, help the rest of those slacking swimmers win a championship. “On the morning of CIF, it’s said—only in folklore and legend—that the Loyola divers were possessed by the spirit of Mr. Machorro, who provided them the pure elemental power and determination to steal the show. The California Interscholastic Federation decided to stop scoring the meet because no school had even a chance against the superpower of Loyola. And THAT is how we won this ring.” Christian slouches into his couch-chair and takes another sip of his Big Gulp slurpee. His grandkids look at him in amazement.
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AN INSIDER REPORTER FOR THE LOYALIST snuck a photo of Director of Campus Ministry's office Matthew Schaeffer. Schaeffer has a lobster in his office, among others.
A deep dive into the office of the best dad on campus, Matthew Schaeffer By SONS OF SCHAEFFER CONTRIBUTOR
As I stumbled around the office of Matthew Schaeffer, the Director of Campus Ministry, I immediately knew I had to take a deep dive into the myriad of “doodads” in there. He was away on his thousandth KAIROS, and the opportunity was way too good to pass up. On the top of his desk lies the expected forms: liturgical music, permission slips, retreat forms and a Bible. However, once I slid these papers across the desk, I uncovered some rather peculiar pieces of paper. To start, I saw stacks of BuzzFeed quizzes actually printed and actually filled out. From the intel, Schaeffer’s characters from “Friends,” “Gilmore Girls” and “Pretty Little Liars” are Joey, Rory Gilmore and Spencer Hastings, respectively. Who knew he was so invested in teenage dramas? I certainly did not. As I dug deeper through the papers on the desk, below the quizzes were tickets to see the Los Angeles Sparks, the city’s WNBA team, and the Los Angeles Kiss, the city’s arena football team. Even more surprisingly, the tickets were priced at an outrageous $3,000 each. Below the surface of the desk was an entire sink with plumbing included. Accompanying the sink was a frayed toothbrush, a halfempty bottle of mouthwash and a strand of dental floss. Must be for those early mornings.
Right above the sink and still below the desk, Schaeffer mounted a mirror just so he could check to see how many hairs he lost over the last night. Scribbled on the mirror was his mantra, “I’m not your dad.” In the drawer directly to the right of the sink, Schaeffer stored bags of communion wafers for when he gets hungry during his early-morning rowing seshes. Obviously, the wafers have not been consecrated, so they are not Our Lord and Savior, yet. While picking up the bags of his “snacks,” I found a hidden treasure: The fossil of an entire skull of a Tyrannosaurus Rex was jammed into the drawer in order to fit the dimensions, fracturing the edges in the process. From his digging days in Israel, it became apparent to me that Schaeffer brought one of his prized possessions home instead of following procedure by giving it to the Israeli government. When approached for comment, Schaeffer definitely denied to donate any demonstrative dialogue discussing the dinosaur. Towards the end of my investigation, I heard a noise coming from outside the Campus Ministry office, so I sprinted out to see what it was. Before I could catch a glimpse of relief, I tripped over some dental floss, which was oddly positioned as a trip line between the door posts. I would like to formally announce, given the above circumstances, that I will be suing for damages, both emotional and physical.
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The Farland Switch: How the father-son duo traded places with no one noticing By MRS. FARLAND CONTRIBUTOR In the fall of 2015, then Freshman Michael Farland switched places with his father, Counselor Kelly Farland, as part of a social experiment to further analyze a student’s journey through Loyola. Now, as Michael prepares for graduation, let’s examine the results culminated over this four year period. Counselor Mr. Farland, who will now be referred to as “Kelly,” took on a variety of activities to commit himself to the persona of a student. In between winning Cub of the Month multiple times and leading every varsity team to CIF championships simultaneously, Kelly maximized his course load by insisting on taking solely AP courses. Utilizing the agenda feature on Naviance (didn’t know that existed either), Kelly essentially had something to do every hour, whether it be borrowing a book from the library or figuring out the password to the faculty wifi. Principal Frank Kozakowski said, “I think Kelly is a fantastic and exemplary student who epitomizes the ‘Grad at Grad’ qualities we share with our students. Kelly really has the potential to succeed beyond his years here. For instance, Kelly actually used his locker even though it was on the roof of Loyola hall.” Given Kelly’s supreme intellect on and off the court / pool / field, the Renaissance man also serves as the Student Body President, Senior Class President, and probably the president of every single club (who’s checking at this point?). AP Art and United States History teacher Tom Goepel referred to Kelly as “the most interesting man” he has ever met in his 62 years at Loyola. “Truly the culmination of a 40 hour work day,” Goepel added. "SHE is truly scared." Aftering scoring a 1600 on the ACT and a 36 on
the SAT, Senior Kelly Farland plans to matriculate to the Arizona State University and aspires to become a college admissions officer in the near future. Clearly, he has forgotten this experiment altogether. But let’s not forget about the other part of this dynamic duo. “Counselor Michael Farland, over the past four years, has successfully helped hundreds of Loyola graduates matriculate to top tier universities and colleges across the country. Counselor Thomas Gallagher, who is situated across from Farland’s office, said, “You’re kidding, right? I’m pretty sure that’s him right now- oh wait, you’re right.” Michael, when he’s not encouraging students to take the ACT during the summer because it’s “easier,” coaches all levels of Loyola tennis. Although Michael does not actually play tennis, his research on Youtube has successfully brought 4 CIF Cham-
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Eight tips to guarantee admission into every single Ivy League school By IVY LEAGUE ATHLETES CONTRIBUTORS Stop reading this, right now: If you are still looking at these futile words on this worthless piece of paper in this outdated format of a printed newspaper, you are definitely behind on the whole process. I’m going to say it again, STOP READING. Seriously, there’s only 24 hours in the day (40 if you’re working on Goepelfucius time), and even that isn’t enough time to barely reach the minimum requirements of getting accepted to your top-choice school. GRADES, GRADES, GRADES (this item was forcefully inserted by
the counseling department without the permission of Loyalist editors). But, you know what? Even if you have a few mishaps here and there on the grades sector, you can easily have that overlooked by “strugglingstudent-splaining”: an advanced technique whereby the angsty, struggling student explains his or her dumpy grades by writing elegant essays about their “overcome” depression, stubbornness, or generally bad attitude. That “Additional Information” section on the Common Application is a perfect place to insert excuses and sob-stories of this kind. Remember, a “C-” because of a profound problem at home that
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pionships back to Loyola (this is a grossly exaggerated estimation of possible CIF championships for Loyola’s tennis team over the next 50 years). But in between coaching and counseling, Michael has a blast attending faculty retreats and meetings. Michael, at the most recent faculty meeting, introduced a revolutionary program named the “Student Sabbatical” where students are granted an entire year off at their own leisure. Michael said, “What! Do you mean [the Student Sabbatical] is like a gap year? What’s a gap year?” Nonetheless, Michael has already implemented several successful programs such as “The 5 to 1 Computer Program” and “#SnitchesGetStichesSoStopit” movement that he believes will prosper in the years following his father’s graduation from Loyola. When asked to comment about this innovative experiment, director of counseling Paul Jordan ‘88 said, “Nope, this definitely did not ever happen at Loyola, I promise. No way.”
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is unrelated to the class is ALWAYS better than the simple, boring “A.” Delete all personal social media accounts and, instead, create a multitude of activist accounts that advocate for LIBERAL political movements. College admissions officers will swoon in their vegan-leatherswivel-chairs over this simple feat. Make sure you’re spending more time calling admissions officers and sending “kiss-up” emails to application readers than you are actually writing your applications and studying for classes. Demonstrated interest ranked #1 in a survey filled out by admissions officers regarding “the most effective ways to be accepted into university.” There were no other categories acknowledged by this survey*. Keeping with the trend of dem-
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onstrated interest, make sure you are opening and replying to EVERY email you receive from unattended mailboxes, spam folders, and random colleges that have stolen your personal information from the PSAT. Even if you aren’t applying to the school, still reply. Schools that you actually are interested in will be able to see your lacking responses and will assume that you are rude. Make the college board your best friend. You won’t be able to accomplish this by the average technique of so-called “friend-making” (author of this article has yet to master this process). Instead, giving the “missiondriven not-for-profit organization” absurd amounts of money will surely increase your chances of being accepted to your top university. Because of the College Board’s tight grip on the “stones” of college admissions officers, we’ve estimated that every 1,000 dollars paid to the College Board will double your chances of acceptance. Make sure you are engaging and interested in every college-related conversation with your parents, parents’ friends, or random adults who somehow figure out that you’re a senior. Admissions officers have access to government surveillance techniques and will be monitoring these at all times. If you appear bored during these conversations, college admissions officers will assume that you’d rather stay at home and play “Apex Legends” than attend a top university. *SURVEY PARTICIPANTS WERE ACTUALLY CAGED ORANGOUTANGS WITH SHIRTS THAT READ "I'M SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS OFFICER"
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