The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 97, Issue 8 - October 17, 2018

VOLUME 97 ISSUE 8 A i I 40 w %/^OA ^иЩс!сЛ) LOYOLAN Mils Intern Ally Boulas reviews the heartwarming "Little Women" now playing at the Del Rey Theater. Page 14 WWW.LALOYOLAN.COM OCTOBER 17, 2018 EST. 1921 PERSON ON THE STREET: Opinions on the proposed new visual identity for LMU Г/ Liz Westbrook Jack Dodge Katie Reach Freshman political science major Sophomore communications major Sophomore communications major "The [old designs] remind me of ivy league schools like Harvard, while the [new designs] are just colorful." "The [ceremonial mark] looks like it could be for a preschool.” “I don’t like the lighter blue color that much. I liked the navy better. The newer lion is kind of just artsy looking. It’s cool but I think the [old lion] is better as a mascot." Lilly O’Brien Junior theatre arts major "I like that you can see our Jesuit spirituality within the logo without it all being overwhelming religious." Brenda Quintanilla Leah Sullivan Senior political science major Junior entrepreneurship major "[The new designs] look like clip art. I hope they take some of the students’ feedback." "The new spirit mark is really ugly. I think [overall] the old designs were better. The blue is a little too bright." The University Seal Our Ceremonial Mark The Shield Our Primary Logo The Lion Our Spirit Mark и The LMU Arch Primary Athletics Logo Information compiled by Kayan Tara, Asst. News Editor; Graphic: Diana Raynes; Photos: Alyssa Reece | Loyolan Student emails change ITS has decided to move all faculty, staff and student emails to Outlook's platform. Isabella Murillo Asst. News Editor @LALoyolan LMU students’ emails will be switching platforms from Gmail to Outlook on Jan. 7, 2019. Information Technology Services (ITS) will start sending out information about the move via university emails to students next week. This is the third phase of ITS’ Microsoft 365 integration licensing plan that started with switching all faculty and staff at the Westchester campus to the Outlook interface on May 21, 2018. Loyola Law School then changed their faculty and staff, and now a full campaign has started to get students to use all the features of Office 365. "Student Email Day," as ITS has called it , will be a week before classes start in January. Students' contacts, email and calendar on Google’s platform will be switched to Outlook, but all other Google features will stay in place . "[ITS decided that] clearly this is the product that's going to allow us to grow. And clearly it's the product that's going to be more secure,” said Crista Copp, director of educational technology services and support. She also said there have been minimal problems and complaints with the past changes and that ITS has met with GSLMU and ASLMU to discuss the switch and have recieved their support. ITS has stated on their website that the migration will create many key benefits. For instance, Microsoft 365 apps such as Office 2016 will be able to be installed on up to five devices. Also, students and faculty will be operating on the same interface . The migration will also enable the creation and editing of files by several different users like with Google Docs but with “more [security] for end-users and less browser dependence." Along with that, there will be additional security for the individual as well as the University. Finally, there will be more integration with other LMU software, such as Box. New students after Jan. 7 will not receive Gmail accounts. Emails will be sent out that day, with final transitions happening the weekend before classes start. ITS is planning to offer assistance via email and phone for those who need help making the switch as well as dedicating booths around campus. “We're going to have extended hours and we'll have additional people on the phone to be able to handle any questions. But we really want students to be able to understand that there is going to be a switch,” said Copp. She went on to emphasize that students' actual email addresses will not be changed, only the location they log in from — Outlook's website instead of Gmail's. "[ItJ's bogus. I don't really use Outlook but I use Gmail for my personal email so it's more convenient for me [now]," said Vanessa Williams, a junior health and to Outlook human sciences major. When LMU’s email servers were in need of upgrading, the school decided to think about switching to the cloud instead of servers due to cost. This included a plan to change the platform to Outlook, as the University's faculty already uses Outlook for their school emails. ITS selected 13 people in the department to spend five months evaluating the two different platforms before deciding on whether to switch platforms. The group unanimously agreed on switching to Outlook in January 2018. "I didn't even know it was happening. I don't really know what the difference between Gmail and Outlook is," Daniella Madrid, a junior marketing major, said. For students looking for more information, ITS has additional information on their website. Jason Munoz | Loyolan Angelica Ortegas (above) checks her email. VOCARE retreat offers opportunity Student attendees meet with alumni, employers and faculty to find their passion. Jermaine Johnson II Staff Writer @LALoyolan For the sixth semester in a row, Career and Professional Development (CPD) hosted the VOCARE retreat this Friday and Saturday for sophomore and transfer students. The retreat was held last Friday at 2 p.m. until Saturday evening. Approximately 70 students traveled with CPD to Camp Alonim in Simi Valley. The purpose of the trip is for students to step away from campus and reflect on their career journey and ultimately their calling in life, said Marcy Newman, the program coordinator. “Studies show that the sophomore year is critical in terms of retention because students may struggle to find community and a connection to their major,” said Newman. “During that year, students still have the opportunity to change their mind and explore what major or career path is most fitting for them.” Brittani Granger is a psychology major and in her first semester at LMU since transferring from Santa Monica College. See Vocare | Page 4