The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 97, Issue 7 - October 10, 2018

VOLUME 97 ISSUE 7 LOYOLAN "Little women: the musical" helps director Kate Bianco process her own grief. Page 7 WWW.LALOYOLAN.COM OCTOBER 10, 2018 "It’s always beautiful to feel recognized and validated11 LGBTQ+ History Month hopes to celebrate and inform the community. Austin Woods News Intern @LALoyolan A drag show, a performance by Shangela from RuPaul's Drag race, LGBTQ+ spirit day and an original play are just some of the events planned this month on campus to celebrate LGBTQ+ history month. LMU's Gay- Straight Alliance (GSA) has been coordinating some of these events . Those are dedicated to creating a safe environment for students of all sexualities and gender identities, as well as making them aware of the resources available, according to Randi Shimsky-Agosto, a sophomore dance major and a member of GSA. “GSA is definitely a place open to everyone,” Shimsky-Agosto said. “Everyone blends in together even though they’re from different backgrounds.” Shimsky-Agosto said she believes it's important to commemorate LGBTQ+ history month as students should be educated and aware of the lesser- known characteristics of the LGBTQ+ community. The month exposes people to a wide array of knowledge surrounding different sexualities and gender identities, and gives them an opportunity to learn new vocabulary surrounding these aspects of the LGBTQ+ community, according to Shimsky-Agosto. See LGBTQ+ | Page 2 y£^,LGBTQ* Д INFORMATION VIA LGBT STU[ WARENESS MONTH ENT SERVICES, GRAPHIC: JOIIE BROWNELL I LOYOLAN ^B^ OCT. It - THAT’S SO GAY! (A PLAY] Hilton 100/6:00-8:00 p.m. OCT. 13 - LGB-TEA PARTY Malone 201 / 5:00-7:00 p.m. OCT. 16 - PERFORMING MASCULINITY: DEAN ALEXANDER VDA Family Suite (Library) / 1 1 :30 a.m.-l :1 5 p.m. OCT. 17 - DRAG PERFORMANCE BY RUPAUL’S SHANGELA Living Room / 8:00-9:30 p.m. OCT. 18 - GSA+OUEERFILM CLUB PRESENT: PARIS IS BURNING Malone 306/6:30-9:00 p.m. OCT. 19 - LGBTO SPIRIT DAY Alumni Mall /11 :00 a.m.-4 p.m. OCT. 24 - STUDIO SERIES PRESENTED BY APSS Deja View / 7:00-9:00 p.m. OCT. 26 - ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOWING OFF CAMPUS Learn more on LEO searching "LGBTSS". UHall construction disrupts students Jason Munoz | Loyolan The area currently under construction is shown above. The second floor and the P2 level of University Hall is under construction until May 2019. Construction shuts down part of the second floor and P2 level. Sofia Acosta News Intern @LA Loyolan The sound of the hammers slamming rings throughout the first floor of University Hall; the once -bustling university relations and marketing and communications departments now lie covered in white tarps. U-Hafl will be under construction until early 2019. The second floor and the P2 level will be blocked off due to non- structural renovation, according to the project management. Project Superintendent Mike Matillo said that the construction is proceeding according to plan and on schedule. The construction on the second floor includes interior demolition, ceiling suspension and mfflwork (wood doors and trimmings), according to the Los Angeles Department of Building Services permit . On the P2 level of the parking garage, eight parking stalls will be removed to make a storage area for the video and photography studio. Wall barricades are set around the construction site to help muffle the noises and prevent disturbances to classes. However, during the school week and on Saturdays, normal construction activities will take place between 4 a.m. and 4 p.m., potentially posing distractions for some. To minimize loud sounds and disruptions, demolition will occur between approximately 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Mondays to Saturdays. “It doesn't bother me. I have one class in the morning and they are never working [at] that time,” Eliot Melamed, a junior economics major, said. “But I’ve heard people say, especially during midterms, they will just hear loud pounding noises coming from there and they can’t focus.” The atrium walls will remain covered for the extent of the construction. The construction is scheduled to finish Jan. 2, 2019, according to LMU This Week. “I don’t really study that much in U-Hall but if the noise is a concern for other students [the planning directors] should change the time around class,” Grant Keegan, a freshman entrepreneurship major, said. Project managers aim to complete most of the renovations at 10:15 p.m. after night classes end. Nevertheless, construction will need to remain ongoing throughout the day. “It’s almost impossible to do it all at night and be on time,” Timothy Haworth, vice president of facilities management, said. The two displaced departments will be working out of Seaver Science Hall until construction finishes. sexual assault in a partisan world Implications of A panel discussed Kavanaugh, sexual assault and partisanship post #MeToo. Kayan Tara Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan Since allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh came forward, those on both sides of the political isle have tried to explain our current culture, a year into the #MeToo movement. In response to the testimonies given in Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's hearings, LMU's Sociology Department hosted a panel discussing the social and legal implications of the situation. The panel featured Loyola Law School law professor Jessica Levinson, political science professor Richard Fox and women's and gender studies professor Sina Kramer. The panel took place on Oct. 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the Marymount Center in University Hall and was hosted by LMU's Sociology Department. After a contentious confirmation process, including multiple allegations of sexual assault against him, Kavanaugh was confirmed as an associate justice of the Supreme Court in a final vote of 50-48 on Saturday, Oct. 6. See Kavanaugh panel | Page 2 EST. 1921 LMU's brand initiative, led by Marketing and Communications, debuted their proposal for new logos on Oct. 9. The logos, each representing a different aspect of LMU and Loyola Law School, are meant to further promote our community's shared identity and values. This is the first visual redesign in nearly two decades. The Shield - Our Primary Logo The University Seal - Our Ceremonial Mark The Lion - Our Spirit Mark The LMU Arch - Primary Athletics Logo Co to loyolan.com/logo to give your feedback on the new logos to be a part of LMU history. Information compiled by Molly Box, Asst. News Editor,