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Sexual
assault
reports
increase
LMU CARES spreads
awareness on sexual misconduct
as reported incidents increase.
Julia Sacco
News Editor
@juliasacco_
The Department of Public Safety (DPS)
received two reports of alleged sexual
harassment, one report of potential sexual
assault and one report of dating violence
last week, as reported in the Loyolan’s online
article “On the Prowl” posted on Oct. 14.
While there is no clear reason for the
increase in reports, those involved in the
prevention believe it could be a result of
increased awareness of sexual misconduct due
to the LMU CARES campaign on campus.
“It is very likely, and it is actually
something nationally that has been part of the
conversation on campuses.. .if you are doing
a good job in education and prevention [of
sexual misconduct] you will see an increase in
reporting,” said Student Affairs Associate and
director of LMU CARES Briana Maturi.
Assistant Chief of DPS Patricia Coffelt also
recognized that LMU CARES may have led to
an increase in reports, as more people become
aware of what constitutes sexual misconduct.
“We are getting increased reporting from
many different sources. However, it doesn’t
necessarily mean it happened currently. [As
a result of the campaign] some people may be
reporting past incidents,” Coffelt said.
Chief of DPS Hampton Cantrell echoed
Coffelt’s remarks, stressing that the incidents
reported may have happened in thepast.
“Because of the campaign and the national
attention, clearly now there is a willingness to
See Sexual Assault | Page 2
Students go mad for Madness
Emilia Shelton | Loyolan
This past Friday, students gathered in Gersten Pavilion for the annual Madness event. Both the men's and women's basketball
teams were introduced for the start of the basketball season, and dance teams such as Kuumba Beatz (pictured above)
performed. In the LMU athletics dance competition, women's softball took first place, followed by women's basketball in second.
Ait exhibit explores
societal perceptions
Talia Baugnon | Loyolan
Students in the Art History course Curatorial Practices recently put on an art exhibit
named "That Which is Seen." The exhibit was featured in the Thomas P. Kelly Student
Art Gallery from Sept. 29 to Oct. 17. Although students faced challenges, they came
together to present the exhibit, For more on this story, see page 7.
President Burcham
speaks on ‘Change’
David W. Burcham discussed
LMUs growth and change in
his last Convocation address.
Carly Barnhill
Asst. News Editor
@carlyabarn
Members of the LMU community gathered
in Sacred Heart Chapel this past Thursday,
Oct. 16 as President David W. Burcham
delivered his last Presidential Convocation
address. The theme andtitle of his speech was
“Change,” and he addressed many different
aspects of change that occurred during his
time as president as well as upcoming changes
for the University.
Burcham stated that the goal of his speech
was not to serve as a farewell, but rather to
serve as a chance to look back on how far the
University has come and where it may go in
the future. He acknowledged that “we are in
a fabulous place as a university” and that he is
“certain that we are moving on the right track.”
The speech touched on a variety of different
transitions that the University has undergone
and focused on three main points: academic
excellence, the Catholic Jesuit Marymount
identity and university resources. He
acknowledged that the University has grown
and will continue to grow in these three
areas. He also encouraged growth in diversity,
identity and understanding.
Junior communication studies major Tori
Owens said she was inspired by Burcham's
speech and what he offered in his address .
“I think that because LMU is in such a state
of transition it was definitely necessary to
address the topic of change, which Burcham
wove throughout his entire speech,” Owens
said.
Senior communication studies major
Bethney Bonilla was in agreement with Owens
and reacted positively to Burcham’s address
and to his presidency.
“I think Burcham did a great job showcasing
all the positive changes and progress we have
made at LMU, but he also [shed] Ught on the
many changes we still need to make and that’s
what is important,” Bonilla said. “As the first
non-Jesuit president, I think his presidency
was definitely a change in itself.”
Burcham explained that the Strategic Plan,
which was developed and put into effect
within the past few years, was modeled off
See Convocation | Page 2
