The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 97, Issue 16 - January 23, 2019

LOYOLAN VOLUME 97 ISSUE 16 ARTS For near campus eats, check out our review of Tocaya Organica Mexican Restaurant. Page 7 WWW.LALOYOLAN.COM JANUARY 23, 2019 EST. 1921 SigEp on probation Due to "developing culture" and other concerns, SigEp is on probation through 2019. Kellie Chudzinski Editor-In-Chief @LALoyolan The fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) has been placed on probation by the University due to concerns over the fraternity’s “culture and climate,” the Loyolan has learned. While under probation, the chapter is temporarily prohibited from recruiting new members and engaging in social functions with alcohol. The “interim responsive measures” by the University also include the permanent cancellation of the SigEp date event MOB (Men of Brotherhood) Days and other educational and chapter development initiatives, according to Director of Student Leadership and Development Andrea Niemi, who oversees Sorority and Fraternity Life. The annual MOB Days social events occur over a week. They include each member choosing a “mob wife” and engaging in events with their partner and their team, earning points to win. Restrictions placed on the chapter will be reviewed at the end of the Spring 2019 semester and will extend through Fall 2019, according to Niemi. Alex Gavia, president of SigEp, told the Loyolan that the organization will be releasing a statement shortly. SigEp | Page 2 Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon participated in a silent protest on the fourth floor of University Hall outside of the Board of Regents meeting. One of the signs said, "university misconduct?" Report: DPS response "inadequate” DPS chief removed after investigation finds problems in emergency response. Sofia Hathorn News Intern @LALoyolan An investigation report of the Nov. 9 active shooter threat and actions of the LMU Department of Public Safety (DPS) was released by LMU Communications on Dec. 17. The report looked into DPS’s response during the incident and LMU’s emergency notifications procedures. The report stated that during the night of the incident there were too few DPS staff on campus to respond effectively. Additionally, the DPS contracted security guard force and DPS staff were inadequately trained to “secure the campus during a critical incident," according to the report. Los Angeles Police Department's feedback was that the response and support of DPS was "inadequate, reducing response capabilities," as written in the report. According to LMU's Emergency Communications Action Plan website, the University has “initiated responsive actions to address the investigation findings and improve future emergency responses.” Changes include retraining and testing DPS staff on their ability to send alert notifications. DPS also conducted a successful test of the system on Nov. 16, and will continue with monthly tests. According to the investigation, DPS notified 911 quickly and effectively, which brought LAPD on campus. However, DPS failed to properly use their emergency mass notification system, Blackboard Connect. Despite DPS policy stating that the authority to activate Blackboard Connect is given to the ranking DPS staff on campus, "the onsite DPS staff did not initiate efforts to issue a campus alert,” according to the report. Ten minutes after the initial 911 call, offsite DPS management attempted to initiate Blackboard Connect. However, they were unable to do so due to a number of issues, including DPS staff not having the correct login information and inadequate understanding of the system See Investigation | Page 2 Students rush into greek life recruitment Students attend Greek Life events in hopes of receiving a bid. Sofia Acosta News Intern @LALoyolan Spring recruitment for Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) is nowunderway and, as one of the most prevalent student leadership opportunities on campus, Greek life has claimed a large aspect of campus life. The long weekend, from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21, was filled with an abundance of Greek letters, scavenger hunts put on by sororities and multiple fraternities gathering on Sunken Gardens for their official open house , kicking off recruitment. Recruitment itself varies from house to house within Greek life. SFL includes three groups: Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC) sororities, InterFraternity Council (IFC) fraternities and the United Greek Council (UGC) culturally- based organizations. “For prospective students, the process can be an anxious one. It’s only a weekend long, but it is a busy one and [it] can be stressful,” said Emily Schukai, Delta Z eta's vice president of membership and junior communication studies major. With 22 groups to explore and sort through, the task may seem intimidating. Members of Greek life suggest taking the time to find the one that fits best. “At Beta Theta Pi, we have three pillars: Gentleman, Friend and Scholar. So, a man of principle,” said Michael Dennehy, senior See Recruitment | Page 2 Loyolan Archives Students celebrate on Delta Zeta Bid Night in 2016. Jesuits accused of sex abuse The 11 Jesuits all worked at LMU at some point in their careers. Isabella Murillo Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan Over winter break, Jesuits West Province revealed in a press release the names of priests and brothers who had been accused of sexual assault, 11 of whom had worked at LMU in the past 50 years. The priests were found to have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of "minors and vulnerable adults," according to a letter sent to students' emails from the Office of the President, naming all 11 priests. The names of the priests and the years they were active at LMU are as follows: • Arthur Falvey, 1937-1939, 1940- 1947 (deceased 1966) • Gabriel Menager, 1946-1954 (deceased 2009) • Thomas Sullivan, 1947-1948, 1978- 1992 (deceased 1992) • Thomas O’Rourke, 1949-1956 (deceased 1993) • John Ralph Moholy, 1949-1964 (deceased 1997) • Joseph Dondero, 1950-1951, (deceased 1997) • Edward M. Stretch, 1953-1954, (deceased 1970) • Eugene Maio, 1962-1967 • Patrick McNamara, 1964-1968 (deceased 2001) • John Moniz, 1984-1991, (deceased 2008) • William Farrington, 1987-2003 Of the 11 priests, nine are deceased and two are still alive. Most recently working at the University was William Farrington, who served his tenure for 16 years, from 1987 to 2003. The Loyolan published an article on Farrington when the accusations were first made public in September 2012, via a letter sent out to graduates of Bellarmine College Preparatory — a high school where Farrington worked in San Jose, CA. Following the letter, the University held an investigation to see if any of the abuse took place while the priest was working at LMU, which the Loyolan also reported on. Two lawyers were hired to conduct an investigation and interviewed 17 people at the University; the investigation concluded that no abuse occurred while Farrington was at LMU. In the weeks following, the Loyolan published two board editorials calling the University to stop evading the issue and to support victims. At Gonzaga University, following the reports on sexual abuse scandals in Jesuit institutions, two Jesuits resigned when it was revealed the school had set up at least 20 "safety plans" for Jesuits with substantial sexual abuse allegations and housed them near campus, according to the Gonzaga Bulletin. The letter that LMU sent to students on Dec. 7 outlined support systems for people affected by the news, including LMU CARES services. See Accusations | Page 2