The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 91, Issue 39 - April 11, 2013

April 11,2013 Volume 91, Issue 39 www.laloyolan.com Students advocate for sustainability i L ** . 1 Chris Delgado | Loyolan Senior film production major Alex Salazar, freshman liberal arts undeclared major Jacob Stuivenvolt Allen and freshman art history major Ana Engstrom (left to right) carried water between St. Rob's and Von der Ahe building during Convo on Tuesday, April 9 to simulate the journey many students make every day around the world. This was during the JerryCan March as part of Environmental Week. University experiences blackout DPS works to figure out why the power went out at LMU and in the surrounding area. By Allison Croley and Zaneta Pereira Loyolan Staff A problem with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power caused a two-hour campus-wide power outage on Monday, April 8, according to the Department of Public Safety (DPS). “I was on my way to the elevator . . . when a loud boom resounded and the power went out,” said Lauren Kisich, a sophomore animation major. The outage began around 6:30 p.m. and lasted until about8:35 p.m. Around 7:02 p.m., the LMU Emergency Alert System sent a message to the community stating that the outage was due to winds. By 7 :45 p.m., DPS confirmed to the Loyolan that the outage was in fact due to a “city problem,” and that DPS was coordinating with LA. Department of Water and Power to get its systems “up and running” so that LMU could do the same. At the time of the Loyolan’s print deadline, DPS Chief Hampton Cantrell said that DPS was still conferring with the Bureau of Water and Power (BWP), but the true reason behind the outage remains unknown. He did, however, confirm that it was “wind-related.” All students, faculty and staff on campus were affected by the outage. According to a separate message sent out by the LMU Emergency Alert System at 7 :16 p.m., classes were canceled for the evening. The emergency lights in U-Hall did not turn on, which caused concern among some people. Cantrell said that the generator in U-Hall failed for an unknown reason. DPS, Facilities Management and the ITS Department are all looking into the cause of the generator’s See Outage | Page 5 Two service orgs and the club ECO Students team up to promote environmental causes. By Leslie Irwin Photo Editor To promote individual action and increase sustainability awareness, students are presenting a variety of events on campus as part of Environmental Awareness Week. The Ignatians and Esperer service organizations teamed up with the club ECO Students to plan documentary screenings, discussions, speakers and a talent night all promoting sustainability and water- related social justice issues in the Los Angeles area and in underprivileged countries. Ignatians is selling reusable water bottles throughout the week to promote sustainable practices and to fundraise for RISE International, an organization in Angola that builds primary schools and funds children’s education. According to Genna Bloombecker, a sophomore dance major and Ignatians member, Ignatians chose the program as its special project for the year in an effort to rebuild the country’s education system after its civil war stretching from 1975 to 2002. Emmeline Weinert, a junior political science and dance double major and Ignatians chair for social justice and reflection, commented on the situation in Angola. “A lot of kids have to walk several miles eveiy day to bring clean water to them family, and often it’s not even clean water. These are the types of things that schools have to combat to even get students into their classrooms.” The April 9 JerryCan March, named for the jugs that are used to transport gallons of water, simulated the journey many would-be students around the world make eveiy day. Participants carried a full water bucket 50 yards down the path between St. Rob’s and the Von der Ahe building, often struggling with the load. “This is a small amount [that we can do to] be in solidarity with others and think about their situation,” said Yoni Carnice, a sophomore environmental science major and Ignations member. “This is nothing compared to the realities around the world.” Instead of viewing sustainability and education as separate issues, the organizations are “trying to connect environmental problems to the education system ... to show how everything is connected,” according to Bloombecker, who is also the co-president of the ECO Students club. Brian Treanor, associate professor of philosophy and director of the See Environment | Page 5 Information compiled by Ali Swenson and Sonja Bistranin, Loyolan Staff; Photo: Associated Press; Graphic: Mercedes Pericas | Loyolan FEATURED FESTIVALS Loyolan staff offer their insights into the various music festivals on the horizon. OUT ON THE TOWN Read about playing hard to get the top places to watch sports games in L.A. in the Loyolan ’s Nightlife section. Nightlife,Tag^^ THURS О 67‘ -56" SAT О 65” - 58* FRi О 64* - 57* SUN О 61* - 58* Index Classifieds . Opinion . A&E . Nightlife . Sports . The next issue of the Loyolan will he print «1 on April 15, 2013.