The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 76, Issue 27 - April 29, 1998

‘Living essay’ explores Shakespeare Features, Page 12 Jeremy Irons back on the big screen A&E, Page 10 Crew wins at UCLA invitational Sports, Page 16 — «p— Los Angeles LOYOLAN April 29,1998 Loyola Mar y m о u n 't Uni v e r s i Volume 76, No. 27 LMU’s new Athletic Director, William Husak DANIEL HANKIH / LONG BEACH STATE Sapp Appoints ASLMU Cabinet ■ Vice Presidents: Five students named to government positions. by Don Zacharias Editor-in Chief The five viee presidents of ASLMU received official letters Friday from ASLMU President- elect Lysandra Sapp to confirm their appointments to the 1998- 1999 Cabinet. were going to work well together.” —Lysandra Sapp President-elect, ASLMU The five appointees , who were selected out of 18 applicants, will join Sapp and Executive Vice-President Shiv о h n Valdecantos to make up the cabinet, which presides^ over several committees, including the Activities Programming Commission, the Club Allocations Board, the Student Assembly, and the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. committee. INDEX News 1 Perspective 6 Arts & Entertainment 1 0 Features 12 Sports 16 Classified 21 О и I b e W-JlJlJ. www.lmu.edu/ stuaff/ldyolan The appointment of these five vice presidents completes the process of ASLMU elec¬ tions, which began this month with the election of the presi¬ dent, executive vice president, and eight student senators and will conclude in the fall with the appointment of three sena¬ tors from the class of 2002, one transfer student senator, and two students-at-large. Vice President of Finance Ryan Rillorta will oversee the - - - - - — ASLMU budget, and organize “We knew right off the expenditures i ' i i i and the use of bat that these people money from the budget. Rillorta will work with the Club Allocations Board, which is co-chaired by Vice President _ of Club Relations Tim Brundige, to oversee budget ballot and the allocation of student funds to the various clubs and organiza¬ tions that ASLMU oversees. Brundige will also serve as the liaison between the student clubs and organizations and the university administration as head of the Student Assembly, which is comprised of leaders of all the student clubs and orga¬ nizations. Vice President of the Activities Programming Commission Colleen Davis will serve as the chair of all activi¬ ties that are sponsored by ASLMU, which includes such ASLMU Cabinet: page 2 William Husak Takes Helm of Athletics Department В Sports: Long Beach State athletic director to replace Brian Quinn. by Jason Foo Sports Editor University President Thomas P. O’Malley, S.J., announced the appointment of William S. Husak, of California State University at Long Beach (CSULB ) , as- - - director of athlet¬ ics. Currently senior athletic director at Long Beach, Husak’s new post is effec¬ tive May 26. “He brings a 18-sport program in his first appointment as director of colle¬ giate sports. “I’m very excited,” said Husak. “I look forward to work¬ ing in a wonderful environ¬ ment.” In coming to Westchester, Husak leaves behind a large public university with a student enrollment nearly seven times that of LMU’s. However, he is confident that the approach and perspective is similar. “I think “I’m very excited. I look forward to working in a wonderful environment.” — William Husack Incoming Athletic Director in his myriad of accomplish¬ ments, was his part in helping raise the $23 million needed for the construction of CSULB ath¬ letic complex, The Pyramid, in 1994. This becomes especially important as LMU plans to begin construction on its esti¬ mated $15 million health and recreation complex in December. “Loyola Marymount will soon break ground on a state-of- the-art recreation, athletics and - health facili¬ ty,” said David 'Frump, vice president for facilities and manage¬ ment and selection com¬ mittee chair. wealth of experience from a variety of areas which are criti¬ cal to the future of LMU athlet¬ ics and the entire university,” said O’Malley. Husak, 48, will assume the leadership of LMU’s Division I the formula for success is the same despite the institution,” said Husak. After 18 years at CSULB, Husak has experienced a suc¬ cessful career as an administra¬ tor and professor. Noteworthy “Bill has all the credentials the university and hoped to find in a new athletics director. He not only brings academic and ath¬ letic experience, but the energy and charisma critical to leading Husak: Sports, page 16 Students Honored for Service and Leadership by Jasmine Marshall News Editor On Friday, April 24, Murphy Recital Hall was filled with 43 students considered by their peers, the LMU faculty and staff to be leaders in campus activities and community out¬ reach at the Student Service and Leadership Awards Convocation sponsored by the division of student affairs . Rev. John B. Weling, S.J., coordinator of student leader¬ ship development at LMU, said, “Each year the division of stu¬ dent affairs recognizes students who have contributed signifi¬ cantly to our LMU tradition of being men and women who lead by serving ‘with and for oth¬ ers.’” Weling also noted the pro¬ gram is “essentially the most important annual event spon¬ sored by the division. It reflects the heart of our educational mission — that service compli¬ ments the learning in the class¬ room and assist the education of the whole person. This forma¬ tive process enables students to become people who have a pas¬ sionate desire to incorporate their faith and values in all they do, but especially by identifying with others in need, and work¬ ing for a more just world.” The students given awards at the ceremony on Friday were chosen from a panel of nomi¬ nees submitted by students, professors, coaches, staff and club moderators. A final selec¬ tion committee made up of Weling, Mark Armstrong, Barbara Avery, Dr. Denise Batton, Dianne Bischetti- Suggs, Sr. Peg Dolan, R.S.H.M., Judy Hill, Jonathan O’Brien, John Qmolo and Ray Watts chose the final winners of the awards. Receiving Male Athlete of the Year was senior water polo player Ryan Eisberg. Volleyball player Tracy Holman took hon¬ ors as Female Athlete of the Year. Leadership: page 4 MATT JILESON / 10Y0UN Students honored for leadership and service receive awards from University President Rev. Thomas P. O’Malley, S.J.