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VOLUME 93 I ISSUE 29
Students encouraged to utilize mental
health resources offered on campus
The University offers various
on-campus resources that
provide service and help to
students in need.
Julia Sacco
News Editor
@_JuliaSacco_
Its no secret that college students
are under constant pressure, making it
a challenge for them to stay mentally
healthy. While many students across the
country report having mental illnesses,
few take advantage to the resources
available to them, even at LMU.
LMU’s Dean of Students and Vice
President for Student Affairs Jeanne Ortiz
explained that while there are a number
of factors that tie into the prevalence of
mental health issues on college campuses,
one of the primary issues is that college
students are under an incredible amount
of stress.
Ortiz also attributed mental health
issues on campuses to the lack of support
systems students might have had growing
up. “College is a place where a new set of
support systems needs to be developed in
order to be successful,” Ortiz said.
At LMU, there are a variety of different
resources available to students who may be in
need of a support system on campus. When
a student is in need of assistance for a mental
health crisis of any degree, he or she can
find this support through multiple outlets,
See SPS | Page 2
MENTAL
HEALTH
ON COLLEGE
CAMPUSES
LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH
ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
of students living with
о
mental health condition
experienced
о
mental
health crisis on campus
reported their college
did not know about
of students with
diagnosable mental
health conditions did
not seek help.
accommodations
from their school.
DEPRESSION
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are among the top impediments to academic performance
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WHO TO CALL
IF YOU NEED HELP
9-1-1
IN AN EMERGENCY
LMU STUDENT
HOUSING
STUDENT AFFAIRS
(310) 338-3756
(310) 338-2963
NON-EMERGENCY
SPS
(310) 338-2868
DPS
(310) 338-2893
EMERGENCY
(310) 338-2894
Statistics from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center-Information compiled by Anna Sugiura, Asst. News Editor: Graphic: Shelby Albrecht | Loyolan
March 4 marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic passing of LMU basketball
Hank Gathers, who collapsed on the court during a game in Gersten Pavilion.
Gathers hugs his mother, Lucille. Check out page 17 for more photos,
look in next week’s print issue for more on Gathers.
Students petition to
end Sodexo contract
Over 600 students have signed
an online petition to have
Sodexo removed from LMU.
Anna Sugiura
Asst. News Editor
@anna_sugiura
Reports of food poisoning and
mistreatment of workers has some
students vying for the termination
of Sodexo’s contract with LMU. An
online petition has collected over 600
signatures with hundreds of comments
from students, parents, staff and faculty
wanting change.
The petition, found on Change.org,
states students have a “right to healthy
and consistently edible food.” The
petition also questions LMU’s Jesuit
model of cura personalis, or care for the
whole person, by denying students from
accessing comestible meals.
Freshman English major Katie
Schembri created the petition. As the
RHA president of Del Rey North Hall, she
felt compelled as a leader to do something
so students can voice their opinions on
dining services because it affects them
directly.
“I had a duty to get answers and make
sure student input was being taken into
account,” said Schembri. “This petition
isn 't saying that LMU students don’t want
Sodexo, rather, this petition is saying
that a contract should not be drafted
until these concerns are considered and
included in the new contract.”
With a $200 increase in meal plans,
students are displeased with Sodexo’s
lack of transparency in the way they
communicate their decisions and
reports. Concerns and questions have
been arising regarding the reasons for
the increase in cost, where Sodexo gets
their produce and ingredients and if their
employees are properly trained to meet
health protocols.
Freshman theatere arts and dance
double major Tatum Moore, who signed
the petition said, “I would rather not be
concerned that my chicken isn’t cooked
or is unsafely prepared ... If there is
a student with a dietary restriction
who gets sick from the way the Sodexo
employees handle the food, there could
be a major lawsuit on their hands.”
In response to the petition, Jason
Adams, Sodexo’s District Manager,
explained that he feels it is important for
students to provide feedback, however,
he disagrees with the petition.
“Sodexo is aware of the Change.org
petition regarding our contract with
Loyola Marymount University, but we
certainly don't agree with the way it
characterizes our partnership or the
positive impact we’ve had on campus,”
Adams said. “Sodexo is proud of our
40-year partnership with LMU and the
high level of service we bring to campus.
We serve delicious and nutritious meals
that reflect new culinary trends and the
See Sodexo | Page 3
