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What would you do if all you had was a plastic bag, an egg carton and an empty cereal box to keep you warm on a cold, rainy night? Do you think you could survive? While some might consider these items to be useless and worthless, for individuals who are homeless, these may be among their only resources.

This week, the MAGIS Service Organization, Isang Bansa (IB) and First To Go Community have planned events, and are even sleeping outside, to promote Homeless Awareness Week on campus.

One of the event’s leaders, Sarah Yamamoto, a senior mechanical engineering major, explained that the groups’ goal is “to get people who overlook Homeless Awareness Week to at least stop and think about those who are homeless or are on the verge of becoming homeless.”

Tuesday’s “Trash Into Treasure” event focused on demonstrating just that idea. Twenty-five students gathered in St. Robert’s Hall and were broken up into groups for an introductory survival activity.

The students were given plastic bags, egg cartons, boxes, water bottles and paper, and were asked to figure out efficient ways to stay warm on a cold night. As they struggled to do this, using plastic bags as hats and makeshift umbrellas, they reflected on the harsh realities of homelessness.

Murder, torture and rape are some of the major reasons behind capital punishment and the debate about California’s Proposition 34 – which proposes the abolishment of the death penalty. In an attempt to engage LMU students in this debate, Loyola Law School’s Center for Restorative Justice sponsored an event called “Round Table on the Death Penalty” in the U-Hall Ahmanson Auditorium

during Convo on Tuesday, Oct. 23.Four experts in law, criminal justice and

restorative justice formed a panel at the front of the auditorium and had seven to eight minutes to pitch their opinion about Prop. 34.

The first expert to present her case was Michelle Hennessy, an experienced Los Angeles prosecutor. She spoke to the absurdity of “death-penalty-worthy crimes” and claimed that “the reason we have the death penalty is for deaths of rape, murder and torture.” To ease popular concern for innocent convicts, she explained that criminals deserving of capital punishment take an unusually long time to sentence, and that capital punishment cases are few and far between.

“An innocent person is more likely to die being struck by lightning than executed by the state,” she said. “This type of punishment is reserved for the worst of the worst.”

The next expert to present his case was Ronald Smith, the current vice mayor of Lancaster, Calif. He approached the issue philosophically, beginning his pitch with asking the audience what they think are the “reasons for law.” He continued in using historical examples to explain that “laws are created to prevent chaos.”

“Imagine if we didn’t have justice for criminal victims,” Smith said. “If we [didn’t] have this tool, citizens may take punishment

“These graduates were told that a diploma was all they needed to succeed, but it won’t even get them out of the spare bedroom at Mom and Dad’s.” Megan McArdle, author of the Sept. 17 Newsweek cover story “Is College a Lousy Investment?” wrote the above statement in regards to the position of many recent graduates who she believes are struggling to find jobs as they begin to pay back the debt they accrued in college.

In her article she asked readers: “Is all this education in college investment really worth it?” McArdle says she fears it is not. While she acquired a college education, one which her parents spent more money on than their own house, McArdle still writes that “education is a lot more expensive than when I was in school and jobs seem to be getting scarcer, not more plentiful.”

While McArdle noted that the average price of all goods and services has risen by 50 percent but college education prices have doubled, a USA Today article titled “College costs going up at slower rate,” published Oct. 24 stated that “at private universities, the average net price this year – $13,380 – is lower than the net price in 2008-09.”

The article said that this is due to the fact that the rapid growth of federal aid grant in recent years has appeared to be leveling off and “tuition continues to outpace inflation and growth in family income.”

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ASLMU’s annual comedy event featured the ‘Anchorman’ and ‘The Office’ star who spoke about his own experiences, portrayed several characters, including one in a fat suit (pictured above), and performed a comedic mashup of popular songs. The event took place last Tuesday, Oct. 23 in Burns Back Court. For more photos and to read News Intern Ali Swenson’s coverage of the event, visit laloyolan.com.

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LMU students performed at “BTLS4SAM,” an annual concert in memory of Sam Wasson, an LMU student who died in a car accident in 2007. Wasson, a theatre arts major, was an avid Beatles fan, and the concert reflects his passion and featured numerous covers of Beatles songs. For photos and more coverage, visit the Loyolan’s Facebook page.

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into their own hands.”To further his argument, he

told a story of a mother walking in on her boyfriend raping her six-month-old baby. When the boyfriend saw that the mother had walked in, he proceeded in killing the baby. Smith reasoned that if we had no criminal justice system, the mother would have no problem killing her boyfriend in revenge.

Mike Farrell, actor and president of the activist organization Death Penalty Focus, spoke next, presenting the human rights argument. He began by rebuking the “bad seed theory” – which says that some people are bad from birth – and arguing that people’s actions are a result of their environment and experiences. He said that as a society, it is our job to “demonstrate options” for people from birth rather than condemn them to death.

“Is [the death penalty] sane

behavior? No,” he said. “Do we have the right to kill?”

Farrell continued to discuss the expense of capital punishment and argued that it doesn’t keep citizens any more protected. He concluded in stating that the death penalty system is “costly, inhumane and ineffective.”

The last panel member, Paula Mitchell, adjunct professor at Loyola Law School and law clerk for Judge Arthur L. Alarcón, presented facts from a seven-year research study she and Alarcón recently finished. She explained that their research was “non-political” and aimed at understanding why death penalty sentences were taking so long and why they cost more than other trials.

The research showed that because death penalty cases have to go through four different trial phases and two habeas phases (time for defendant to appeal to federal courts), juries must be chosen with particular intent.

For this reason, unless California changes its system, death penalty cases will inevitably always take longer and cost more.

Mitchell concluded in saying that she and Alarcón “hoped that expanding the debate with how [capital punishment] is using public resources [like taxes] would broaden the moral debate.”

The event closed with a 40-minute question and answer session where members of the audience were invited to ask questions. During this time, while some stood and spoke about personal experiences and passions, LMU students stood and presented their concerns, asking questions that would potentially help them in deciding how to vote.

“[This event] solidified my opinion,” junior communication studies major Monica Rosales said. “It was helpful to see more arguments for and against Prop. 34.”

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Students reflect on the importance of service“It’s all about being innovative

with what you have,” Yamamoto explained. She reflected on the notion that while it may be trash to some, they are vital necessities for others.

Micaela Ascercion, a sophomore communication studies major, said that she felt the event allowed her to see how easily most people take luxuries for granted.

“There are so many items we discard on a daily basis that can help people live,” Ascercion said.

“I think homelessness is a bigger issue than we realize, and I’m really glad that the MAGIS, IBs and First to Go are taking action to try and help those who, to some, may seem helpless.”

The main theme of the evening was the extent to which homelessness is a part of our world. According to Yamamoto’s research, there are 100 million homeless people.

Many LMU students at the event shared their experiences volunteering abroad through Alternative Break trips to expand

the discussion. Senior physics major Cassey

Gatchalian explained that the children she met in the Philippines “were really creative and utilized all of their resources to the best of their abilities. They even used old straws to put flowers in and make bouquets.”

All of the students who shared their experiences reflected on the many ways individuals can be content with so little.

Bianca Francisco, a junior psychology major, affirmed this when she said, “Even though they

didn’t have a lot, they were still so happy.”

Senior marketing major Joseph Villarosa said that he “didn’t see a single kid frown” during his time volunteering in Vietnam.

The event concluded with Yamamoto leading the group in an online simulation of being on the verge of homelessness. The game, which can be found at Playspent.org, is designed to see how long individuals can last when they are about to become homeless. As transportation and health insurance quickly dwindled away,

students immediately recognized how privileged LMU students are to live here on the bluff.

“As students here at LMU, we are so privileged in every way, compared to those in developing nations,” Villarosa said in class. “With that privilege comes [the] responsibility to put awareness out there for those who don’t see it, whether it’s in developing countries or 15 minutes south on the 405.”

Ultimately, he said, “It starts with awareness, then comes action, which is something we hope to accomplish.”

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Furlong (center) poses with two of the students he taught during his time doing post-graduate service in Ecuador during a recent trip there.

This issue, News Editor Zaneta Pereira talks to Patrick Furlong, co-founder of MAGIS and current Rains Hall resident minister, about his many roles on campus.

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11 BURNING QUESTIONS

1. For those who may not know, due to it being on hiatus, could you sum up what De Colores is?

De Colores is a weekend immersion trip that gives students at LMU the opportunity to go down to Mexico, build homes and also get an opportunity to learn about what life is like in Tijuana, what life is like in these communities.

2. What’s the current situation with De Colores?The situation with it is that at the moment, we’re working with a couple

of groups, one of whom is Risk Management. ... We’re working with them so that the things they see as absolutely having to happen in terms [of] safety are being met. Then, we’re also working with Build a Miracle [a nonprofit that builds houses for families in need in Tijuana], to determine what things work with their team, and also to make sure we’re getting the safety and security procedures that work best for them.

3. How did you first get involved with De Colores?When I was a student, I started going on trips probably my sophomore

year, and then just had that reaction most people have [where I] became instantly in tune with what was happening and excited about the opportunities to get out there and experience a new culture. Also, for me, the more transformational part was working with Chris and Julianne North who run Build a Miracle, the organization we work alongside.

4. What was the most interesting part for you about visiting Mexico in terms of experiencing a new culture?

I think there’s a couple of things. There’s just that moment when you first cross the border and the radio goes off and you just take in the sounds, the sights, the smell and everything else. It’s always interesting to see how a borderline can change the socioeconomic situation.

5. Why should someone go on a De Colores trip?De Colores is probably one of the strongest ways that students can

understand what it means to belong to someone, what it means to fall in love with people and to kind of really pursue a life based on kinship.

6. What is the organization you currently work with?It’s called InVenture, and ... what we do, in a nutshell, is we’re harnessing

the power of ... simple text messaging so that entrepreneurs are able to text us how much they’re spending on daily inputs-outputs ... and then we send an expense sheet back over text. So, on one hand, they’re getting like a QuickBooks, a financial literacy tool that helps them balance their books, but the more important part is that we take the information that they’re sending us, plug it into an algorithm we’ve created and then generate a credit score for them. ... For someone who’s never had one before, it opens up a world of financial opportunity.

7. What attracted you to this kind of work in international development?

When you go out in service, whether it’s short term or long term, you see the world for what it is. When you see poverty firsthand, it’s no longer just statistics in a book – it’s people who have names, who’ve become your neighbors. And when you have moments like that, it’s hard to turn your back on it. I’m driven by the people I grew to love out there so that even if I’m not directly working with them, I’m working towards improving the quality of life for people.

8. How did you decide to be a resident minister?When the opportunity came up to return to LMU and work with students

in the building to connect them to faith and social justice opportunities, I couldn’t resist.

9. Do you usually dress up as something creative for Halloween?I’m really unoriginal with Halloween costumes. I’m a big political dork

though, so I’ve dressed up as a president probably one too many times for someone as young as I am, so I probably need to move beyond that.

10. What is your view on this current election?I think it’s been fascinating. I think the most frustrating thing I see is

people who are just throwing their hands up in the air and saying, “Oh, I’m done with the political process.” ... I’m just worried that there’s going to be a lot of people who sit this one out. My approach is if you sit it out, you’ve got no right to complain afterwards. ... We’ve gone through our ups and downs, but as someone who supported the president in 2008, I still really do, and I believe in his vision for America.

11. What is your favorite thing about living in L.A.?I love L.A. genuinely for the diversity it represents in all ways – in opinion,

in food, in your ability to move from one neighborhood to another.

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this report released by the College Board Advocacy and Policy Center said, “We would expect that the economy is changing, family circumstances are changing, something would be changing in higher education as well.”

One of these major changes that McArdle has seen and believes adds to the imbalance of the rising cost of college versus the success of students with degrees in finding a job involves the federal government.

“The federal government has started dropping money out of airplanes. Aid has increased, subsidized loans have become available and the universities have gotten the money,” McArdle said.

Economist Bryan Caplan agrees, saying, “It’s a giant waste of resources that will continue as long as the subsidies continue.”

According to a 2012 study done by the College Board, 74 percent of LMU students applied for need-based aid. Seventy-two percent of this need was met with 66 percent coming from scholarships and grants and 34 percent from loans and jobs. The average financial aid package offered for first year students came out to $27,136.

Dr. Joseph Hellige, LMU’s

executive vice president and provost spoke to the “college premium” when talking about the cost of attending college. The college premium, he said, is, on average, how much more college graduates make than individuals who don’t have a college degree.

“If you go back about 30 years, the college premium was about 40 percent. That is, an individual with a college degree, on average, made about 40 percent more than someone without. The last study [done], the college premium was up to 83 percent.”

So while Hellige, like McArdle, understands that the job market is “tight,” he believes that of college is still “a very good investment.”

McArdle revealed in her article that more than “half of all recent graduates are unemployed or in jobs that don’t require a degree.” This tied in to her point that while undergraduate students are told they need a degree in order to succeed in life, most of them find themselves unable to move out of their parents’ houses.

However, Hellige said, “Even in jobs that do not require a college degree, individuals who have one tend to succeed more than those that don’t.” He emphasized the education received from liberal arts schools like LMU helps create well-rounded individuals who can

“find a passion that makes an impact.”

Jerry Grote, a member of the graduating class of 1962 at LMU said in an interview conducted at the Annual Alumni BBQ, “The Jesuit education [makes] you a whole person. … It teaches you how to become a better person in society.” and for that he was grateful.

Hellige highlighted the new core curriculum and the Strategic Plan, which dictates that all departments and programs look at their requirements and consider making changes to best fit students’ needs, as ways the University is advancing.

He said that with these “dramatic changes” in some cases, there is a “renewed sense of academic rigor” at LMU for students as well as faculty who hope to “help students become their best selves.”

Hellige added that many of the things that set LMU apart from other institutions, such as the small classrooms and increased student engagement, are costly.

“I don’t think there’s anything dramatic that needs to be fixed, but everything needs to get better all the time. It’s not just now. A university that is not continually getting better and adding value and remaining on the forefront will fall behind,” Hellige said.

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“Is all this investment in college education really worth it? The answer, I fear, is that it’s not.”

“Recent college graduates are less likely to be unemployed and make more money on average...”

“People on every continent have realized that to thrive in the modern economy, they need to be able to think, reason, code and calculate at higher levels than ever before.”

We, the LMU community, have a choice as to who we are and who we will

be by how we decide to deal with the complex and highly emotion-al Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

We can choose the path taken by many cam-puses in North America: a path of demon-izing attacks, a n t a g o n i s m and, subse-quently, a hos-tile and polar-izing environ-ment. Or, we can choose the path of one-sided pro-

grams with clear partisan posi-tions.

As professors, we can choose to use our classrooms and our positions as campus educators to teach only one point of view and assign materials that clearly support a particular partisan-ship, which inevitably undercuts the nuance and complexity of the conflict. Our students can choose to form clubs and organi-zations that promote particular viewpoints which may deny the reality of other perspectives.

I am worried that our campus is fostering a path of one-sided-ness, both within and outside of the classroom. We need to closely examine who we are as a campus community and choose who we will be through our actions and responses. Are students hear-ing multiple narratives and per-spectives on the conflict or only one? Are there opportunities for

people from different points of view to share their stories and to listen to each other? Are we creating space on our campus for dialogue and engagement?

I do not believe one-sidedness represents the culture of intel-lectual inquiry and civility which are the hallmarks of LMU. I do not believe that LMU needs to follow the path of so many campuses. Instead, we can charter a different path – one that fosters nuanced understanding, respectful dialogue and academic integrity. This path should be guided by a personal principle I try to live by, as well as two more overarching quotes. My principle is this:

“An enemy is someone whose story you have not yet heard.”

There is always a need to lis-ten to the narratives of others in a way that brings out greater compassion and understanding. It is not easy allowing someone that you may strongly disagree with to speak their mind, but it is a path that, if undertaken with honesty, changes both the tone and the depth of the discus-sions and, ultimately, the rela-tionship between the individuals involved.

As for the first quote: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there.” This was said by Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a Muslim poet and theolo-gian. Each side has its own sense of justice, history and truth. Anyone with the right materials and a little background knowl-edge can make a case for which-ever side that person wants to represent. I can create a tour

of Israel and Palestine that can support any narrative I wish to promote. There are organiza-tions outside of LMU and indi-viduals within LMU who have the ability to present talking points and materials for parti-san purposes. Instead of foster-ing conflict on our campus, let us consider our campus to be a field of compassion where we can,

as a community, better service the path towards peace between these two peoples.

And the last quote: “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” Mother Theresa said this. I am part of a fund dedicated to my son Avi Schaefer – who was killed by a drunk driver while walking back to his dorm at Brown University – the main goal of which is to help campuses around the country engage in meaningful conversations between Muslims and Jews and between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian students. My son served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and felt it was critical to encourage dialogue with Palestinians, to listen to their stories and to help create a Palestinian state alongside a Jewish state. Our fund’s goal is about forming a dialogue between Palestinians

and Israelis where we actively listen to each other. LMU is a mission and values driven insti-tution that strives to celebrate and promote a diverse range of viewpoints and opinions. In liv-ing out our mission, we can be a shining example of nuanced dia-logue, creative programs, safety and respect.

Here are three proposals:1. Create campus-

wide programs titled “ S h a l o m / S a l a a m Conversations on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.”

These conversations would feature knowl-edgeable professors with strongly differing per-spectives, but are com-mitted to a civil, respect-ful and nuanced conver-

sation. I could see the Shalom/Salaam dialogue programs including professors such as Dr. Amir Hussain of the the-ology department and myself, and could also see involving stu-dents, ideally from the region, who are open to sharing their stories in a civil and nuanced fashion and are able to listen to others sharing their stories.

2. Invite professors as guest speakers in the classroom to share opposing views when discussing Israeli and Palestinian issues.

Certainly, professors have the right to control their classrooms, but bringing in other professors underscores the existence of multiple narratives and mod-els respectful discourse between academics. I have done this with professors at UC Santa Barbara. It’s not easy to sit in one’s own class and allow another profes-sor to share divergent views.

Nevertheless, this action repre-sents a true academic experience and academic integrity.

3. Encourage engagement and partnership efforts in the Middle East by support-ing Prophets for Peace.

Prophets for Peace is a Christian-based fund organized by the director of the Center for Christian Leadership at Auburn Theological Seminary, Dr. Katharine Henderson, that supports joint economic activi-ties between Palestinians and Israelis. This fund, as its execu-tive summary states, encour-ages engagement and partner-ship “through capital invest-ment and supporting enterprises where Israelis and Palestinians are working together for mutu-al benefit.” The ultimate aim, according to the same summary, is to “increase the viability and capacity of a future Palestinian state in a negotiated two-state solution to the conflict and cre-ate ‘stakeholders for peace,’” which are building blocks for peaceful coexistence. We can stand by this organization and others like it by advocating for LMU and other Jesuit universi-ties to contribute a portion of their endowments in support of this vision.

I encourage you to offer addi-tional suggestions so we can build an academic environment that demonstrates the best LMU has to offer. We have a choice, and I pray that we choose the path less chosen: the path of civility, nuance and integrity.

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W hen Newsweek makes “Is College a Lousy Investment?” its cover story – as it did for its Sept. 17 issue –

that’s enough to scare any student in the throes of higher education. With four years at LMU sticker-priced in the ball park of $200,000 – and tuition and housing costs increasing each year, albeit at lower rates than national averages – it makes us won-der: What makes college, and more specifi-cally LMU, worth it?

University President David W. Burcham and Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Joseph Hellige have both heard the argument, Burcham addressing the concept during his Convocation address earlier this month, and Hellige can be found quoted on the topic in “Worth of college education under fire” on Page 1 of this issue.

Answering this question is a component of the radical change the University faces. In his Convocation address, Burcham men-tioned an initiative to raise $100 million for scholarship funding over the next three years, as well as the Strategic Plan, which will guide the University over the next eight years to reevaluate, re-access and recon-figure curriculum and requirements of all departments, programs and the University on a whole.

With this, there are ways LMU can improve. There are ways plans for improve-ment can fail. It is no easy task to raise mil-lions of dollars for student scholarships and simultaneously deliver academic excellence on every level. This is a project that will require the entire community to collaborate,

but over the years, the potential positive change will be evident.

However, the close to 6,000 students – Loyolan staff included – currently at LMU will likely have graduated before many of these changes will be fully realized. These long-term changes will benefit future stu-dents, thus increasing the value of our diplomas, but why is LMU worth it now?

That can be a daunting question to answer, but in truth, every LMU student has an individual reason. Maybe it was a family member who is an alum. Maybe it was the social justice-focused mission of the University. Maybe it was the Los Angeles location. Maybe it was because it was a second choice. Maybe it was for financial reasons. Maybe it was the religious connec-tion. Maybe it just felt right.

Your reason might be completely differ-ent, but that’s why each reason is so impor-tant: It’s personal.

So yes, this is a time of uncertainty, much the same as in the rest of the country. And there aren’t any guarantees following graduation. But as students and members of this community, we must have faith in the reasons that brought us here, as well as in the mission statement that guides our learning. Through that education, we can hope to graduate as people who, as Hellige said, “find a passion that makes an impact.”

LMU at a crossroads: How we define ourselves

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on international news should be well aware of

the uproar which has sudden-ly erupted between China and Japan, born from a decades-old

dispute over a small island chain in the East China Sea. Except from 1945 to 1972, when they were under U.S. control, the S e n k a k u Islands – also called “Diaoyu” by the Chinese

– have been under formal Japanese control since the end of the First Sino-Japanese War in 1895. Since the 1895 acquisition, the islands have been a source of diplomatic tension between China and Japan. Recently, how-ever, this strife has exploded into a violent, public protest – at least on the Chinese side of things.

The San Jose Mercury News reported in the Sept. 15 article “Bay Area Chinese-Americans protest Japan’s purchase of dis-puted islands” that China has seen upwards of 60,000 protesters across 28 cities, “making the anti-Japanese demonstrations the largest since the two countries normalized diplomatic relations in 1972.” In each of these pro-tests, violence against Japanese products, businesses and even the Chinese citizens who use them continues to escalate. The Chinese government is getting involved as well, having repeatedly sent con-voys of civilian and military ships into Japanese territorial waters around the island chain. In fact, as BBC News reported in the Oct. 3 article “China boats sail to islands amid talk of bank ‘pull-

out,’” Taiwan has begun involv-ing itself as well, taking part in similar territorial transgressions jointly with the Chinese.

With such sudden outbursts of violence, vandalism and acts of audacity on the part of both the public and the government, it’s no surprise that many seem to think military conflict may be on the horizon between these two nations. Especially given the stubbornness of both sides in this issue, a peaceful solution seems nearly impossible. However, sepa-rated from this brewing conflict by thousands of miles of ocean as we are, many Americans have reacted with complete disinterest and are under the impression that these far-flung diplomatic tensions bear no consequences for

us. They could not be more wrong.The United States’ close eco-

nomic ties with all three par-ties involved, though a powerful deterrent to any possible conflict, also dramatically increase the repercussions should things con-tinue to escalate. China depends heavily on the U.S. for employ-ment in American factories, and we depend on them for manufac-tured goods. So far this year, the U.S. has imported over $37 billion worth of products from China. From Japan, we import massive amounts of products from the high tech and automotive indus-tries. Toyota alone accounted for 12.5 percent of the U.S. auto-motive market share last year, according to an Oct. 2 Auto Sales Overview Chart published by the

Wall Street Journal. The same is true of Taiwan, from which we import many of our electronics. The U.S. is the country’s third largest export partner, with 10.9 percent of Taiwanese exports going to the States in 2008. Thus, any diplomatic or military strife in the region wields immense eco-nomic consequence for the United States and the global economy as a whole.

Additionally, the American mil-itary forces stationed in Japan also further complicates the issue. The Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan mandates that the American forces, which have been maintained in Japan since the end of WWII, are obligated to help defend the country in the

event of an attack. As a result, if the current situation does get out of hand, American troops may be caught in the crossfire.

Even more alarming, it seems that the conflict may have already spread to our shores. The same article from San Jose’s Mercury News reports that “Chinese-Americans from throughout the Bay Area massed in [San Francisco’s] Chinatown … to denounce Japan’s purchase of an island chain that has long been the focus of a bitter dispute.”

Clearly, this issue involves the U.S. far more than most may realize. Yet Americans every-where – and especially American politicians – seem to be turning a blind eye to the conflict. The Obama administration has yet to release any sort of formal com-ment with regard to the issue, so the extent and nature of what U.S. involvement might entail remains unclear for the moment.

For these and other reasons, it’s clear that the U.S. should want to do everything in its power to ensure that diplomatic rela-tions between these disputing states do not decay to the point of further violence. The global consequences of such a conflict are simply too great and hit far too close to home for us to ignore. Thus, even though open military conflict between these compet-ing factions remains unlikely for the moment, the American peo-ple should most certainly regard the evolving conditions between China, Japan and Taiwan with a great degree of vigilance. If you drive a Toyota or have ever played around with an Apple product before, this may affect you more than you think.

Senkaku Islands conflict hits close to home

Associated PressChen Guangbiao, a Chinese billionaire and philanthropist, stands on top of a car donated to owners of Japanese cars that were damaged in recent protests in Nanjing.

By Nick LeporeContributor

This is the opinion of Nick Lepore, a sophomore English major from San Jose, Calif. Please send comments to jdemes@theloyolan.com.

A s Monday’s d e b a t e s h o w e d ,

the economy is the main issue of this campaign, infus-ing itself into ev-

ery other issue, whether the topic is for-eign policy or education. But what about looking at the issues through an econom-ic lens beyond purely job establishment and the basics of our national debt? Here is an evaluation of some of Gov. Mitt Romney’s proposed plans – specifically how the economy affects health care, na-tional defense and higher education.

Health care: According to his cam-paign website, “On his first day in office, Mitt Romney will issue an executive order that paves the way for the federal government to issue Obamacare waivers to all fifty states. He will then work with Congress to repeal the full legislation as quickly as possible.” Instead of the poli-cies enacted in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”), Romney proposes to shift the power of health care to the states.

In all honesty, my biggest problem with Romney’s “plan” for health care re-form does not really have to do with an opinion on Obamacare itself, but that it’s more of a cop-out relegation under the pretense of states’ rights advocacy and returning to the way things were before Obamacare. The basic tenets of Romney’s plan revolve around freedom of consumer choice and free market prac-tices, according to his website. In 2006, Romney passed a bipartisan health care reform bill as governor of Massachusetts based on these same principles.

With this experience and the reforms’ success (see Kaiser Family Foundation’s May 2012 report “Massachusetts Health Care Reform: 6 Years Later”), I would ex-pect Romney to, at the very least, have a plan to implement guideline policies for health care reform that would guide the states towards cohesion and equality. Considering that consumers would be al-lowed to purchase insurance across state lines, according to Romney’s website, the “states’ rights” argument is effectively undermined anyways.

National defense: If the election rested solely on Romney’s rhetoric in the “National Defense” section on his cam-paign site, he would win by a landslide. The way he lays out his plan and Pres-ident Barack Obama’s failures statisti-cally and comprehensively is logical and convincing, despite his lack of foreign policy experience in comparison to Pres-ident Obama.

The issue addressed here is not so much the execution of foreign policy, but rather the economic handling of nation-al defense funds. Romney argues that Obama’s previous cuts hindered our mil-itary’s ability to advance technological-ly, substantially reduced our Navy and prevented the military from developing a vision for our nation’s future defense.

In doing so, Romney believes that this leaves our troops more vulnerable both now and later on. Focusing on weapon production and technology and work-ing with Congress, Romney insists on reorganization of management and es-tablishing “clear lines of authority and accountability for each weapon system so they remain on time and on budget” so that the design and delivery cycles run shorter – cutting production costs, producing faster and allowing more time to focus on future development, accord-ing to his website. While this plan would decrease costs, like Obama’s cuts plan to, it will not leave our defense weakened or stuck with 47-year-old tanker aircrafts.

Higher education: In fairness to Romney and unfairness to our genera-tion, neither Romney nor Obama have lent much time to their plans on high-er education beyond discussion of the Pell Grant; both most recently dancing around the issue during Monday’s de-bate by only mentioning that college students are graduating without jobs and in debt but offering no remedy. How-ever, Romney in particular has changed his proposal for the Pell Grant so many times that I don’t know what to believe.

The Chronicle of Higher Education outlined the meandering pathway of Romney’s position on Pell Grants in the Oct. 17 article “Tracing the Evolution of Romney’s Position on Pell Grants.” This article claims that after initially being silent on the case, Romney first spoke of the Pell Grants in praise of Rep. Paul Ryan’s plan to indefinitely freeze the maximum grant amount at $5,550 per student. He then changed his mind and said he would have the grant amount in-crease only with inflation.

Finally, he currently does not plan to cut educational funding, but actually said at the presidential debate on Oct. 16, “I want to make sure we keep our Pell Grant program growing.” It’s great that you say that now, Mitt, but how long are you going to stand by it? As a college student, I need to know.

This is the opinion of Katherine Douthit, a senior communication studies major from San Jose, Calif. Please send comments to kdouthit@theloyolan.com.

W ith the debates o v e r ,

the reality of voting is set-tling in. But before you cast

your ballot, take a look at some of the hot button issues and the ones that have been sidestepped – and see how President Barack Obama has handled them.

Immigration: This is one of the most vital issues where President Obama has failed. When campaign-ing, President Obama said he would make immigration reform a first-term issue. Obviously, he chose to pursue health care reform instead and allowed the issue of immigra-tion to fall to the wayside. This is a serious problem for several reasons. First, according to a June 2 Huffing-ton Post article estimate, there are 50 million Hispanics in the United States, my family being some of them, and I can tell you firsthand that they are seriously upset that President Obama won their vote on the promise of immigration reform and did not deliver. (Yes, he pursued the DREAM Act, but one executive order and passing widespread im-migration reform are two totally separate things.) Now, this by itself is not a fatal issue. Fortunately for Obama (and regrettably for me), Republicans insist on adopting an immigration policy that looks like it was written by a five-year-old racist, so there is no real danger of them swaying the Hispanic vote. The serious problem, however, is that he chose health care over im-migration. This had a direct effect on the economy: Health care reform cost the government upwards of $1 trillion over 10 years, according to President Obama’s own estimate. Immigration reform could have jumpstarted the economy much more quickly and would have added less to our massive deficit.

Debt: Every single Democrat I have met has lambasted President George W. Bush for virtually every act he made in office, but the issue almost always at the top of their list was the debt accumulated by the U.S. to pay for the two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Every-one was livid over how Bush paid for two wars on a credit card by borrowing billions from China and how our great-grandchildren would

still be burdened with his debt. As of October 2012, the current U.S. national debt is $16.1 trillion, ac-cording to the U.S. Debt Clock. On President Bush’s last day in office, the official U.S. debt was $10.626 trillion, meaning President Obama has spent more money in three and a half years than President Bush spent in both his terms combined, according to CBS News. As many of you may remember, recently the U.S. also had our AAA+ credit rat-ing downgraded for the first time in American history. Our inability to pay down our debt, manage tax-payer money or even pass a budget has a profound effect on how we are seen in the world and how voters see President Obama.

Military: President Obama’s military policy is interesting for several reasons. First, he pulled all remaining U.S. troops out of Iraq, something most Americans seemingly have completely forgot-ten, yet something the majority of people wanted. Second, quite surprisingly, he has been a strong advocate of the use of UCAVs (Un-manned Combat Aerial Vehicles, or “drones”). According to CNN, as of September 2012, President Obama had authorized 283 drone strikes; six times what President Bush or-dered throughout his entire term in office. Third, President Obama ordered Operation Neptune Spear, which used members of the U.S. Navy SEALs elite “SEAL Team 6” to kill the most wanted man on earth: Osama Bin Laden. His mili-tary record recently took a hit with the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya that resulted in the death of Ambassador Stevens, but I admire Secretary Clinton for accepting re-sponsibility for the attack. The last military event that could define him as a president is Iran. There is a possibility that Obama will be the president under whom Iran ob-tains a functioning nuclear weapon. Clearly, it is pivotal that this does not happen. Overall, his military record will register positively with voters, but it is vital that he “con-sider all options,” including military intervention, when facing a nuclear Iranian state.

This is the opinion of Austin Collell, a senior political science and history double major from Anaheim Hills, Calif. Please send com-ments to kokeeffe@theloyolan.com.

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What do our columnists think about the opposing side’s plans?“While [Romney’s] plan would

decrease costs ... it will not leave our defense weakened.”

“Our inability to pay down our debt ... has a profound effect on ... how

voters see President Obama.”

By Austin CollellContributor

By Katherine Douthit Copy Editor

BREAKING DOWNTHE PLATFORMS

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A s college students, it’s paramount for us to toe the fine line between fiscal practicality and pipe dreams. In the

course of preparing for reality, it can be daunt-ing to listen to the naïveté of our young little hearts. Sometimes, however, it needs to be

done in spite of that.So is the theme of

James Swirsky and Lisanne Pajot’s recent documentary “Indie Game,” which follows the unsettling lifestyle of three uncommis-sioned video game de-velopers. In the course of completing their

digital opuses, the sub-jects grapple with pov-erty, depression and

general feelings of chagrin. Even though it isn’t pretty, we come to admire them not just for their visual bravado, but also for their intrepid persistence on the journey of life.

This is the story of three smart guys who could have used their digital knowledge in a variety of ways. This is a story about refusing to sell out, even when it makes your life a little, or perhaps a lot, harder. This is the story of very real people chasing very unrealistic dreams.

The film oscillates between humorous and morbid, but strikes its most significant chord when it leans toward the latter. At one point the interviewer asks Phil Fish, the man be-hind a game called “Fez,” what would happen if he didn’t finish his much-anticipated project. His response: “I would kill myself. I would kill myself. That’s like my incentive to finish it be-cause then I get to not kill myself.”

Initially, caring that much about a two-dimensional character seems ludicrous. But when you take a step back, you can discern the admirable passion beneath his sentiment. Fish is slaving over something he genuinely cares about. His life’s work is something he’s genuinely proud to exhibit. Early in the film, it’s made clear that this profession, when done properly, can be very lucrative. But that’s not why any of our subjects do it. Not a single one of them. They do it because it’s who they are and what they love. They do it because it’s

what they’re good at. They do it because they wouldn’t feel complete doing anything else.

Devoid of context, that message still reso-nates. But watching the film as a senior at LMU – as someone who’s less than one year away from deciding between gainful employ-ment and fidelity to idealism – made it one of the most poignant things I had ever seen.

I know that it may be fiscally impractical. I know that I may just be be another starry-eyed, wannabe writer hack; a real-world noob who’s yet to endure the harsh realities of a post-recession job market. In fact, I’d wager a large sum that that’s precisely the case.

But after watching this film, I was rededi-cated to following my dreams, shunning con-servatism (not the political kind) and becoming the man I think I can be. As Tommy Refenes, one of the featured masterminds behind “Su-per Meat Boy,” says during the film, “You kinda have to give up something to have something great.”

I think that’s a message every LMU student – and every college student in general – could stand to be taught.

This is the opinion of Brian Leigh, a senior screen-writing major from Glen Head, New York. Please send comments to cjames@theloyolan.com.

“Indie Game: The Movie” chronicles three uncommissoined video game developers.

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Documentary speaks to senior pondering future

Bryce Hirschberg (director),“Counterfeiters”

What problems did you run into?The film was shot hand held with a heavy camera. My cinematogra-pher, Will Carnahan (’10), made me look great with how well he handled the camera through the difficult shot I asked of him. The actors did a fantastic job as well with remembering their lines. The film took seven takes to be perfect.

How did the film come to be?I have always been interested in the art of counterfeiting and deception. The main reason I be-came a filmmaker was so I could play “make believe” for my career. Movies give you an excuse to be a bad guy without facing actual consequences. ... I could break as many [rules] as I want in movies.

What is the plot of your film?“Counterfeiters” follows a group of college dropouts who come up with a scheme to create counter-feit money, but when they get too greedy, they learn that there are no shortcuts in life. I decided to make this film in one continuous shot because I wanted the audi-ence to watch the entire process.

By Brian LeighContributor

Jack Oles (director),“Delilah”

Devin Wilson (director),“Virtual Inc.”

Catherine Wolf (producer),“Reclamation”

What inspired you to make this film? My previous short dealt with the theme of reaching clarity. “Delilah” focuses more on the freedom and excitement, which come from that moment of clarity. I think every-one has experienced a time in his or her life where they’ve wanted to steal a car and drive out to the des-ert just to see what happens.

What relevance does the subject have to LMU students?“Delilah” is an expressionistic journey of self-discovery set in the California desert. The broader theme in “Delilah” is discover-ing and embracing who you are. I think not only LMU students, but all young people [are] about to make the step into the real world.

What was the biggest challenge while making “Delilah?”We were shooting on location in the Mojave Desert. I think the big-gest challenge in making “Delilah” was balancing planned shots with spontaneity – some of the best stuff we filmed wasn’t planned. I really have to credit my team with being able to adapt quickly.

How did you choose to portray this futuristic setting?I was interested in creating a low-tech, yet advanced world. The technology is advanced, but the world itself is gritty and rundown. We attempted to focus on the addictive qualities of the world and how [the protagonist] would react/respond to them.

Which directors influence you the most, particularly for this film?I found myself looking to two of my favorites, Darren Aronofsky and Guillermo Del Toro, but most of all I looked to sci-fi films and filmmakers from the ‘80s and ‘90s, most notably Ridley Scott and Ter-ry Gilliam and their films “Blade Runner’”and “Brazil.”

Where did you shoot the film?We shot at Point Dume Beach in Malibu at sunrise. It was [also] a lot of fun turning St. Rob’s Hall into a ballroom, transforming an athletic building basement copy room into an electronic lab and of course filling the first floor hall-way in St. Rob’s with smoky haze and setting off the fire alarm.

What made you decide to work on “Reclamation?”I’d always wanted to work with Dave Lehleitner, [the director]. He came to me with some ideas of what he wanted for the film. I basically made it my goal to get whatever he needed to achieve his vision. I kept an eye on progress and made sure we were always pushing forward.

What is the film shoot like?The project had been one of the bigger crews I’d ever worked with. Keeping track of paperwork and such got tricky at points. We had more of it due to the safety regula-tions and requirements on behalf of the treatment plant we shot at. Making sure we had what we needed on that front kept me busy.

What advice would you give to other student producers?Look for projects that are unique or challenging. Learn to talk to people and build relationships. Give your director as many options and choices as you can. Stay orga-nized and focused, and make sure others do as well. And know when to put your foot down and say “no.”

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A gallant man is a man who enjoys fashion, a man who is courageous and a man

who respects women. Gallant Suits, a nonprofit suit company, is using the power of a suit to

p r o m o t e awareness of an is-sue that is currently t h r i v i n g w i t h i n miles of this cam-pus.

On Sun-day, Oct. 21, the Ed-gar Varela Fine Arts Gallery in Downtown

Los Angeles hosted the launch of Gallant Suits, a suit company on a mission to end human traffick-ing in Los Angeles. Gallant Suits was founded by recent USC grad-uate Andrew Park, who combined his love for tailored suits with his

desire for social change to create the first custom suit company committed to the fight against hu-man trafficking.

Before attending this event, I had no idea that something as hei-nous as human trafficking could be happening so close to where I live. It never crossed my mind that L.A., the Mecca of opportuni-ty, was also a host for modern-day slavery. Perhaps it is the allure that has allowed it to become one of the highest frequency locations for human trafficking in the U.S.

“This place [L.A.] where I used to hang out with my friends was also a place of slavery,” Park said. L.A.’s closeness to international borders, large number of ports and vast economy make it the perfect location for human traf-fickers to import foreign workers. However, it is not only the charac-teristics of L.A. that make it a tar-get for human trafficking; it is the lack of awareness of the people. The problem with human traf-ficking is that it appears to be an invisible issue. How can we work

towards fixing it if we don’t even know that it exists?

I believe our campus is the per-fect place to spread this aware-ness. As LMU students, we have all been blessed with the oppor-tunity to attend a university with a mission to educate the whole person, encourage learning and promote the service of faith and justice. With community ser-vice being one of our core values, we can be a large proponent to change the status of human traf-ficking in L.A.

Various organizations on and off campus have made great ef-forts towards denouncing human trafficking and raising awareness about the cause. Prop 35, which is included on the November ballot for California voters, would in-crease prison sentences for those involved in trafficking, as well as fines. The passage of this propo-sition could be a step in the right direction.

But I’d like to see more publici-ty of the issue and more resources available on how students can get involved in the fight to end hu-man trafficking. It would be great to see human trafficking aware-ness rise to the same level as do-mestic violence and breast cancer awareness. I feel that it is impera-tive for people to understand that human trafficking is a local issue.

Gallant Suits provides suits that are hand-stitched, custom-tailored and custom-designed, to provide freedom and safety to women enslaved in Los Angeles while also encouraging men to take social action. Addressing the crowd at the event, Park said, “We live here and we love our city, but we need to go out there and serve our city. We believe that suits can-not just be used to express men

fashionably. Suits can be used to make a statement that masculin-ity goes beyond just the clothes that you’re wearing.”

Park teamed up with Freedom and Fashion and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) to take a holistic approach to ending human trafficking in L.A. Together, they cover govern-ment policies and the rescue and recovery of victims while engag-ing the consumer masses with a desirable product. Freedom and Fashion is an organization founded by Bonnie Kim that pro-motes conscious consumerism as a means to fight human traffick-ing, modern-day slavery, child la-bor and human rights violations. CAST and its CEO Kay Buck opened the first shelter for traf-ficked women in the U.S. CAST is an organization that provides outreach, rehabilitation and poli-cy advocacy for human trafficking

victims. Both organizations are based out of Los Angeles and pro-vide the perfect opportunity for LMU students to get involved in the fight against human traffick-ing.

Like Park, we all may have hung out or walked through a place where human trafficking is currently happening. According to CIA reports, up to 17,500 people are trafficked into the United States every year. As a campus, we can work together towards diminishing this number by coor-dinating volunteer work with or-ganizations such as CAST, having panels to discuss the issue of hu-man trafficking and hear stories of survivors, while also support-ing socially responsible compa-nies like Gallant Suits.

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The nonprofit couturier Gallant Suits lauched its line with a fashion show. Founder Andrew Park (fourth from left) employs victims in L.A. to create suits.

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Men’s tennis duo finishes strong at ITA

The two top returning players of the LMU men’s tennis team were at it again this week, making an impact at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Southwest Regional tournament in Ir-vine, Calif. Senior Nicholas Bjerke and junior Sebastian Bustamante advanced all the way to the semifinals in the doubles bracket.

“I think it helps their con-fidence, so they can believe they are there with the best in the country,” said Head Coach Brad Sceney. “But having said that, there comes a responsibility of showing that on a daily basis also.”

Nearly all of the Division I schools in the Southwest sent players to compete in both singles and doubles at the ITA Regional last week-end. The singles main draw began with the round of 128, while the doubles main draw began with the round of 64 pairs. Senior Nick North-cott and junior Daniel Simko made it in the draw for sin-gles and doubles, as well.

Bjerke and Bustamante, originally from Norway and Ecuador respectively, were ranked seventh in the pool of participants. Because of the top-eight seeding, they were given a first round bye. Thanks to a last minute player withdrawal, they also received a second-round bye.

“We were a little lucky,”

said Bjerke.Beginning in the round of

16, the LMU duo defeated UC Irvine’s Ryan Cheung and Shuhei Shibahara 8-5. Then, in the quarterfinals, the No. 7 pair took down Sumeet Shinde and Kieren Thompson from the Univer-sity of Arizona by a score of 8-3. On Monday, the boys from LMU finally fell 8-5 to No. 5 Yannick Hanfmann and Eric Johnson of the Univer-sity of Southern California, who went on to win the tour-nament.

“It was certainly no sur-

prise for me to see them in the semis,” Sceney said. “They had opportunities in that match to win also, but every loss has a lesson.”

Bjerke and Bustamante have seen a lot of the coun-try’s best competition so far this fall. Much of the men’s team has been competing in local Futures tournaments throughout the area, includ-ing the Claremont, Costa Mesa and Irvine Futures tournaments. These events, put on by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), have featured some of the

best current and former col-legiate tennis players around the world trying to make it in the professional circuits.

“Coming up on my senior season, my goal was to beat a lot of ranked players,” said Bjerke. “I’ve played well, and am playing at the level I should be playing at.”

In addition to the local ITF events, Bjerke and Busta-mante were able to travel to Tulsa, Okla. for the ITA All-American Tournament. While they did not play as well on the court, nor enjoy their time in the city, the

pair continued to gain expe-rience against strong compe-tition.

“All-Americans was a nice experience. We got to get a feel for different players that we don’t really get to see during season, as they are mostly from [Midwest] and East Coast schools,” said Bustamante.

Outside of tennis, the teammates said they are al-ways hanging out and spend-ing time together. As primar-ily international students, the tennis players have an instant bond that other teams may not have. This team closeness translates to performance as well.

“We are really good friends and get along outside and inside the court, which al-ways helps to achieve good results,” said Bustamante.

Bjerke and Bustamante even live together off cam-pus this year. The two start-ed playing doubles midway through last spring and have grown a lot closer since.

“Now I know where he’s going and he knows where I’m going and I think we feel really comfortable together and it showed this weekend,” said Bjerke. “We just got to work on some small things and we’ll be right there.”

The team has one more event this fall at the SoCal Intercollegiate tournament hosted by UCLA next week. After that, it’s two months off before things come to full swing with competitions from January through April.

As for Bjerke and Busta-mante, Sceney said, “A strong year can put them in the NCAA tournament and that will be the goal.”

Bjerke and Bustamante team up and advance to the semis of the tournament.By Ray FerrariStaff Writer

Senior Nicholas Bjerke (above) and junior Sebastian Bustamante teamed up last year as a doubles team, finishing 9-6 on the season. Their record included seven wins at the top spot and a 2-0 record against nationally-ranked opponents.

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to help them get on the correct path for college and life. In my experience working with these students a few times, I have learned how some kids just need a little encouragement and a helpful hand to get them to reach their goals. When they see college students who come during their class time to help them focus in school, it not only motivates them, but also gives them role models to look up to.

Sophomore dance and busi-ness double major Dominick Charlot, who is also part of the organization, said, “Tutor-ing students and encouraging them to go to school and rise above the stereotypes of the ‘typical minority student’ is a very rewarding experience.”

Burnett spoke about the “long-lasting relationships” he hopes to develop with the schools and their students and how grateful they have been after only six weeks of tutoring

and mentoring. However, more help is always encouraged, so he’s still accepting new volun-teers.

With practices being held every Monday and Wednes-day at 4:15 p.m. (scheduled to increase to four-to-five prac-tices a week by the beginning of second semester), Kyle has created an opportunity for stu-dents to promote a reliable way for people to stay in shape and exercise.

As sophomore marketing major Francesca Casillas said, “I have greatly benefited from being apart of Running for Others because it has helped me find the motivation to con-tinue running and training.”

She also mentioned how the service has allowed her to get more involved in the commu-nity, which she appreciates and enjoys.

If service and healthy com-petition isn’t enough for you, the group meets a few times in the semester to listen to speak-

ers, such as nutritionists and personal trainers. They give personal tips on how to main-tain a healthy diet and give motivational advice on how to stay driven in your workout when no one is there for en-couragement.

Burnett’s passion has devel-oped many different outlets for our student body to capitalize on. Whether it’s service that at-

tracts you, meeting new people or these past Olympic Games making you want to get your Usain Bolt on, an outlet that covers all three has finally been presented.

This is the opinion of Andre Moore, a sophomore econom-ics major from Culver City, Ca-lif. Please send comments to amoore@theloyolan.com.

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To join the organization,

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wants to score, but it’s nice.”It certainly is nice, con-

sidering that the Lions took that scoring streak into their match against the then – No. 15 Pepperdine University. Pepperdine was the fourth ranked team LMU played this season, and the first one it notched a win against.

Pyka said about their men-tality heading into the game, “We want it more than the other team. [Pepperdine] took us for granted, so we took them off guard.”

The Lions went up 3-0 in the first 11 minutes of regu-lation and never looked back, shutting out Pepperdine to get their second win in a row and move up in the WCC standings.

Injuries forced the Lions to mix-up their lineup, giv-ing more minutes to several players, among them sopho-more midfielder Emily Ma-letis, freshman defender Cassidy Nicks and freshman midfielder Madison Heil-mann.

“We had new players

who’ve had to step up due to injuries, and it’s been nice to have them step up and score goals,” Myers said. “Cassidy Nicks has come on and scored some goals. Emily struggled a little in our Santa Clara game, and she came back and scored a goal in our Pepper-dine game.”

It wasn’t all offense for the Lions. Redshirt junior goal-keeper Brittany Jagger was incredible in her defensive play for the Lions.

“We’re communicating more. We’re not accepting any goals. We’re willing to take the game in our hands,” Gilmer said about the de-fense.

Jagger has been very solid as of late, helping the Lions to two shutout wins against Pepperdine and then against University of San Francisco. With those two games, Jag-ger has recorded six shutouts in the season. Jagger’s prow-ess was recognized when she was awarded her second WCC Player of the Week Award by the WCC. Later on, she was also named LA Soccer News “Women’s College Player of

the Week.” “I really, really credit the

defense this year. Jagger has had the last two games where she was good,” Myers said. “The defense has been the backbone of our team this year. I think when we lose games people want to blame the defense, but it’s not re-ally their fault. They’re kind of the unsung heroes.”

With only three games left, the Lions will have to con-tinue pushing themselves to make a run at the playoffs. Myers thinks that this group is good enough and willing enough to do so.

“Everyone has to take re-sponsibility for it,” said My-ers. “They’re such a good group and a tight-knit group. They really have pushed themselves to make playoffs, and they know that they’re very close to making it hap-pen.”

The Lions will face more WCC challenges as they start their final road trip tomor-row against Gonzaga Univer-sity and play their final away game on Sunday against Uni-versity of Portland.

Lions hope to continue streak in Northwest

a concussion.“I’m excited to get back in the

water and help my team toward a championship,” said Cvetkovic.

According to Loughran, the main reason for the injuries was the schedule the Lions played to begin the season. The team had 15 games in 21 days, including contests against the best in the na-tion.

“The two national tourna-ments were so close together this year that when we got out of that stretch, we couldn’t have full prac-tices, because our guys were just worn down,” said Loughran.

Despite being plagued with in-juries, the team has an opportu-nity to put itself in a position to compete for yet another conference championship, its ninth in the last 12 seasons.

This weekend could give the Li-ons much needed conference victo-ries as they currently sit in second place in the conference standings. Loughran, however, did not call

these games must-wins.“We are fine as long as we are

in the top-four seeds in the confer-ence tournament,” said Loughran. “But we want to play our best water polo going into the WWPA Championships, and we have two big conference tests this weekend.”

The Lions’ two losses in confer-ence play have been to UC San Di-ego. The Lions have split the sea-son series with the Tritons, each winning two apiece, but because UCSD won the last game, the edge goes to them for the first seed.

College water polo comes down to the conference tournament at the end of the season, as a team’s regular season games only puts them in position for the conference tournament. The Lions finished last season as the conference’s first seed but lost in the semifinal round.

Last season the UC Davis Ag-gies were the fourth seed in the conference championships and de-feated the Lions 7-6 in three over-times in the semifinal round. They lost, however, to UC San Diego in

the championship game.The Aggies have struggled the

second half of this season, only recording two wins in their last 11 games. The team is just coming off a 1-2 showing at The Rodeo, a tournament hosted by Santa Clara University. The Aggies lost to Brown University and Bucknell University 10-6 and 14-6, respec-tively.

Santa Clara, on the other hand, is seventh in the WWPA standings with a 6-6 conference record. The team is coming off another loss to Brown at The Rodeo Tournament hosted by the Broncos. The team did, however, win its previous two contests against California Baptist University and Fresno Pacific Uni-versity.

The Lions are 25-8 against Santa Clara University in their history, with the Broncos’ last win coming in 2007.

The Lions’ game versus UC Da-vis will begin tomorrow in Davis, Calif. at 6 p.m., and the LMU-San-ta Clara contest will begin Satur-day at 1 p.m in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Albert Alvarado | LoyolanJunior midfielder Darien Pyka (right) scored in overtime on Sunday to give the Lions a 1-0 victory over conference rival University of San Francisco.

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Redshirt senior utility Jon Colton (above) is one of the team’s leaders, in and out of the pool. He has also scored 14 goals and 18 assists this season.

Men integrate injured players back into lineup

Men’s Water Polo

Western Water Polo Asso.

Standings

TeamNo. 10 UCSDNo. 11 LMU

No. 13 Air ForceNo. 16 UC Davis

WhittierChapman

Santa ClaraPomona-Pitzer

ClaremontOccidental

La VerneRedlands

WWPA8-27-27-3

10-35-54-56-63-33-40-61-82-9

Overall9-7

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The women’s soccer team began conference play 0-2 in the West Coast Conference (WCC). It had a choice: give up or step up.

After ripping off a three-game win-streak, it’s safe to say they stepped up.

“Once you get to conference, it’s a whole new ball game,” said Head Coach Michelle Myers. “I think that [University of San Diego] game we really felt we outplayed them, and it hurts when you outplay them and you lose on a free-kick goal.”

LMU’s two WCC losses were sur-prising considering how often the team won those types of close, one goal games. Until the losses against the University of San Diego (USD) and Santa Clara University, the Li-ons were 3-0 in games decided by one goal.

After falling twice in tough match-es, the Lions kept their composure heading into a game with St. Mary’s College.

“I think we just want it more,” ju-nior defender Etajha Gilmer said. “Each game, we have players indi-vidually stepping up and scoring, like [junior midfielder] Darien Pyka had that big goal [a game winner against University of San Francis-co]. [Against] St. Mary’s, as a whole, we came together.”

In competition with St. Mary’s, LMU’s offensive troubles ended as it relentlessly attacked the net, coming up with three goals and shots by sev-en different players. The Lions went on to win the game 3-2.

This sudden burst of offensive out-put was surprising considering that the Lions were shut out in their two previous losses. Pyka thinks that the teams’ aggressiveness is key to their offensive success.

“More people, like Ta [Etajha Gilmer] are scoring. More people are taking that risk,” Pyka said. “Before last year, nobody was willing to take that risk. This year, all our [mid-fielders] want to get into the box. Nobody wants to hold back anymore. I don’t know why this year everyone

Soccer continues win streakThe women’s soccer team looks to continue its three-game win streak in the Pacific Northwest.By Cruz QuinonezAsst. Sports Editor

This is not the typical week for the No. 11 Lions.

The men’s water polo team, coming off three straight losses to No. 1 USC, then No. 11 UCSD and then No. 10 Long Beach State, are heading up to Northern Cali-fornia to face conference rivals UC Davis, who knocked the Lions out of the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) tourna-ment last season, and Jesuit counterpart Santa Clara University, whom the Lions already defeated 16-9 in the second game of the SoCal Tournament.

The Lions are currently in a three-game losing streak for the first time since 2007.

The team dealt with three injured

starters out of the lineup for the last three weeks due to concussions and shoulder injuries, and are dealing with integrating multiple players back into the starting lineup.

“This is the first week that we have had a full practice with everyone here in multiple weeks,” said Head Coach John Loughran. “We had one day last week, then played a game, had another day of practice and then another game. We didn’t have time to get settled.”

Sophomore attacker Matt Stipanovich and junior two-meter John Mikuzis re-turned for the club against Long Beach State, with Stipanovich scoring two goals.

“After being out two and a half weeks, I’m just working on getting back in shape,” said Mikuzis. “I’m getting back into it.”

Sophomore sensation Joe Ferretti is out for the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury and had surgery last Friday. Freshman two-meter Vuk Cvet-kovic has resumed activity and will play this weekend after he was also out with

The men’s water polo team travels North to face UC Davis and Santa Clara in back-to-back games.By Dan RaffetyAsst. Managing Editor

Critical conference games await Lions

Stephen Douglas | Loyolan

Freshman attacker Emanuael Di Stasio (22) takes a shot in Saturday’s loss to confer-ence rival UC San Diego. The Lions have two more conference tests this weekend.

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Junior goalkeeper Brittany Jagger received WCC Player of the Week honors for the second time this season after shutting out No. 15 Pepperdine University and University of San Francisco. Her first Player of the Week honors came after the Lions tied No. 1 UCLA 1-1. The Lions are now 3-2 in conference play and travel to take on Gonzaga University and University of Portland this weekend.

Goalkeeper earns WCC Player of the Week honor for second time

New on campus this year is Running for Others, an orga-nization to help students stay

in shape while giving back to the community. That’s right: a club dedi-cated to keeping students from gain-

ing that freshman 15, sophomore 20, etc.

Along with this, you will have the opportunity to help mentor youth in Los An-geles neighbor-hoods in order to keep them fo-cused and on the path to becoming college scholars just like yourself some day.

Sophomore political science ma-jor Kyle Burnett had a great idea to start a club this summer after real-izing how much he missed being on a team and competing. He was forced to take a year of hiatus from track because LMU only has a distance team, so he took the initiative to help those like him who wanted to continue to be involved with sports.

“Exercising in general is some-thing I just love to do. It helps re-lieve stress and makes my day flow better,” Burnett said. He felt that it was necessary to begin a track club in order to continue to run, which he is incredibly passionate about.

Running for Others is a recre-ational track club “...emphasizing the importance of physical fitness and service.” Burnett explained. While also recruiting fellow stu-dents, Burnett added, “People inter-ested in this club do not have to be prime athletes.”

And that is what makes this club so special: Athletes, non-athletes and people like myself who call

themselves athletes but who hardly workout can all join this club. I have had the pleasure of running with ev-eryone, and it was really refreshing to have friendly competition while also meet some new people.

Members are allowed to race in invitationals and selective contests. For those who like to be involved in charitable events such as Think Pink 5K, this is a great way to stay in shape so when the event comes, you’re not out there pulling muscles. But it’s the service of this club that shows the character of Burnett and the students partaking in this revo-lutionary club.

“The MicroLearning Foundation at the Boys and Girls Club in Hol-lywood and Lou Dantzler [Prepatory Charter] High School are both set up for members to volunteer service hours throughout the week,” said Burnett.

Here, students are able to mentor elementary and high school students

The recreational track team on campus gives back to the community at large.

Moore to the StoryBy Andrew MooreSports Intern

Running for Others mentors students

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