The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 97, Issue 25 - April 3, 2019

VOLUME 97 ISSUE 25 LOYOLAN Students to showcase their designs for a charitable fashion show. Page 14 WWW.LALOVOLAN.COM APRIL 3, 2019 EST. 1921 NIPSEY HUSSLE SHOOTING 9 Rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot on Sunday March 31 outside his Hyde Park clothing store, Marathon Clothing, according to The New York Times. BELLFLOWER The clothing store Nipsey Hussle was shot outside of is located only about seven miles away from LMU. The prime suspect was arrested Tuesday after the LAPD received a tip that he was spotted in Bellflower, on the 9900 block of Artesia Boulevard, according to ABC 7 Ne Information compiled by Grace McCauley, news intern; Graphic: Jessica Glassberg | Loyolan nUntirT Beach Ben Shapiro to speak on campus Shapiro's appearances have caused student demonstrations in the past. Austin Woods Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan Ben Shapiro, co-founder and editor- in-chief of The Daily Wire and prolific conservative political commentator, will be speaking on campus in Burns Back Court today at 7 p.m. Shapiro was seemed to speak at the University by YAF through their parent organization, Young America’s Foundation, according to Adam Duarte, a senior economics major and chairman of the LMU chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), Every year, Young America’s Foundation allows a certain number of universities to host Shapiro. An application is put out by the organization every year, through which universities are selected to host Shapiro. “Our last semester was really active and successful, especially with our event in which we had Michael Knowles and Andrew Klavan , who are part of The Daily Wire,” Duarte said. “ I think it made a big difference in why we got Ben Shapiro this semester, being that he’s the patriarch of The Daily Wire.” Duarte said that the event will have a certain amount of time dedicated to Shapiro speaking on various topics, particularly those tied to the central theme of “mainstream media lies.” After that, there will be a Q&A session open to all members of the audience. “Usually what happens is Ben Shapiro says, ‘if you disagree with me, you can move to the front of the line,”’ Duarte said. “At that point, we’ll have people who disagree with him ask questions first, probably.” See Shapiro | Page 4 The rapper and entrepreneur was killed just months after his visit to LMU. Sofia Hathorn Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan Rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle was shot to death in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 31. Nipsey, born Ermias Asghedom, was a South L.A. native who was paying forward his success as a rapper by helping to transform the area. Nipsey was shot outside his clothing store in Hyde Park and died of gunshot wounds to the head and torso, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Hyde Park is only seven miles away from LMU. Authorities arrested suspect Eric Holder in Bellflower for Nipsey’s death. The case is still developing. A decade ago, Nipsey started selling clothes and his mixtapes out of his car on the corner of Slauson and Crenshaw. He later reached mainstream success with his Grammy-nominated album "Victory Lap." With that success, Nipsey turned back to his roots in South L.A. to uplift the community there. As of 2019, he owned half of that same lot, including his own store, Marathon Clothing. In September of last year, Nipsey and real estate developer David Gross came to LMU to speak on their company, Vector90. Vector 90 is a со -working space in the Crenshaw district of South L.A. that is meant to be a place for underserved entrepreneurs and creatives to come together and work. The aim of is to “heighten the economic and social fabric of the neighborhoods [Vector90] enter [s],” accordingto their website. “He uplifted the community where I live. I saw him as a local hero.” Rai Bates, a freshman African American studies major and L.A. native, said she saw the transformation that Nipsey helped propel. “He uplifted the community where I live. I saw him as a local hero,” Bates said. See Nipsey | Page 2 Special Games Big Day brings communities together The annual event welcomes participants of all abilities to partake in activities. Molly Jean Box Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan Special Games Big Day 2019 was held on Saturday, March 30 in Sunken Gardens. People with special needs from anywhere in L.A. were welcome to come and participate. "Our whole focus is [seeing] people before [seeing] disability. We really try to focus on building bonds in the community," said Kammy Carbone, a junior liberal studies major with a special education focus, regarding this year's Special Games. The participants, referred to as athletes, came from a range of backgrounds and ages. Some of the activities the athletes could partake in were yoga, badminton, painting, basketball, soccer and dancing. "It’s important to bring awareness ... and educate other people on their community and how much ability they really do have," said Carbone. "Making people realize they are the exact same as all of us." Carbone has been volunteering for Special Games as a coach since her freshman year. This year was her first serving as one of the volunteer coordinators. According to the LMU website, the event has been held annually since 1977 and is hosted by a student-run committee. The games were originally created as a "celebration for the mentally and physically challenged of the Los Angeles community." Volunteers came from surrounding areas and within LMU, including the water polo team. Luke Chandler, an undeclared freshman, and Alex Davis, a freshman liberal studies major, were two of the volunteers. Davis said his favorite part of the day was making the snow cones for the athletes and other volunteers. "It brings a lot of joy to a lot of people; once you get a snow cone you’re happy," said Davis. "My favorite part is seeing everyone dance and having a good time," said Chandler. "[Special Games] gives everyone an outlet to enjoy each others company." part was dancing and spending time with Chandler remarked that his favorite the participants. O’hara Riffel | Loyolan Participants hold a banner at the Special Games to promote inclusiveness. The event aimed bring awareness and enhance community for those with special needs.