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Loyola athletics join Missouri Valley Conference

Posted by Kristen N. Kaczynski on April 21, 2013

By Kristen Kaczynski

Loyola University Chicago’s President, Michael J. Garanzini, S.J. and Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics, Dr. M. Grace Calhoun announced that the university has accepted an invitation to join the Missouri Valley Conference.

All athletics teams at Loyola will begin participation with the exception of men’s volleyball, which remains a member of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association for the 2013-14 season.

Loyola’s membership with the Missouri Valley Conference takes effect July 1, 2013.

Here is the fully story from Loyola University Chicago:

Loyola University Chicago has accepted an invitation to join the Missouri Valley Conference it was announced today by University President Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., and Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Dr. M. Grace Calhoun. The Ramblers will begin participation in all sports with the exception of men’s volleyball, which remains a member of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA), for the 2013-14 season. Loyola’s membership takes effect July 1, 2013.

“I am pleased to announce that Loyola University Chicago will be joining the Missouri Valley Conference,” Garanzini said. “The MVC has a great reputation and a strong competitive profile both in athletics and academics.  I believe this partnership with the Missouri Valley Conference will enhance our national visibility and have a positive impact on the experience of our student-athletes.”

“We are very honored to have received this invitation to join the Missouri Valley Conference, one of the most historic and competitive conferences in the country. We look forward to reestablishing nationally competitive programs and growing Loyola’s modern athletics brand,” Calhoun said. “I am confident Loyola will not only be a strong and valued new member of the conference athletically, but will also enhance the reputation of the conference through the addition of a world-class university in a world-class city with student athletes who excel academically, athletically, and in life.”

“This is a historic moment for the Missouri Valley and for Loyola University, and we strongly believe in the commitment and the potential that is very evident with this institution,” said MVC Commissioner Doug Elgin. “Their University leadership has made a very significant investment in athletics facilities and in staffing in recent years, and we are confident that Loyola is going to be a great competitive fit in our Conference.”

Loyola’s athletics program, which is known for its storied traditions in men’s basketball and cross country/track and field, has achieved unprecedented growth in the last few years and this year the University celebrated the 50th anniversary of the historic achievements of the 1963 men’s basketball team which won the NCAA championship. Since 2005, five Rambler programs have advanced to at least one NCAA Championship and entering the 2013 spring season, Loyola ranked No. 1 in the Horizon League’s all-sports standings as it strives to win the McCafferty Trophy for the first time in program history.

Founded in 1907, the Missouri Valley Conference is the nation’s second-oldest NCAA Division I athletics conference, second only to the Big Ten Conference. In its first 106 years, the Valley has had 32 members, but Loyola is the league’s first member from the city of Chicago.

The change in conference affiliation for Loyola comes after 34 years in the Horizon League, of which it was the only remaining charter member from its inception in 1979. Likewise, the Missouri Valley Conference has been known for its stability and prior to Creighton University’s announcement last month that it would be departing the league, has not had a change in membership since 1996 when Tulsa left for the Western Athletic Conference.

Other members of the Missouri Valley Conference (as of July 1, 2013) include Bradley University, Drake University, the University of Evansville, Illinois State University, Indiana State University, Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University, the University of Northern Iowa, and Wichita State University.

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Loyola hosts Nacho Average Ping Pong Tournament

Posted by jestelleirizarry on April 17, 2013

 

By Jestelle Irizarry

Loyola University Chicago‘s Alpha Chi Omega held its first annual Nacho Average Ping Pong Tournament to raise money fro victims of domestic violence.

A buffet of unlimited nachos and refreshments were served while everyone watched the tournament.

 

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The competition was divided in women’s and men’s divisions with everyone receiving a ribbon or handcrafted trophy for their effort.

Many members of the Greek community came to show their support.

“It was nice seeming people with different letters walking around having fun.” said Shabnam Daneshgar, 19, health systems management major.

Alpha Chi Omega’s philanthropy is domestic violence awareness and all the proceeds from the event went to a local non-profit organization called Between Friends.

“We had a really good turn out and raised a lot of money for our philanthropy during our final event of the semester.” Esther Moon, 20, biology major.

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Loyola helps needy with Mr. Rambler Contest

Posted by Kristen N. Kaczynski on March 28, 2013

By Kristen Kaczynski

UNICEF of Loyola University Chicago launched the third annual Mr. Rambler contest Wednesday night, inviting male contestants from different cultural, religious, greek, philanthropic, academic and athletic organizations to come together to compete for the title: Mr. Rambler 2013.

At the end of the contest, Stephen Shahbazian for Alpha Kappa Psi was voted by the audience members as most popular, and once the judges votes were tallied, Patrick Smith for Loyola’s Dance Company won the official title: Mr. Rambler 2013.

Among the approximate 200 students that attended, they were asked to donate $5 at the door in order to support UNICEF’s World Water Week, where all proceeds go to providing children in need with water. Every day, 4,000 children under the age of five die of water-borne diseases, and each year 800 million people lack access to safe, clean water to drink.

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Each of the 15 male contestants was judged based on their creativity and performance within the five categories of club wear, beach wear, talent, formal wear, and a question and answer round.

The five judges that took part in the contest included Sister Jean, Business Professor Stacy Neier, LU the Wolf, UNICEF USA Global Citizenship Fellow Mandy Sharp, and Megan Sholar.

Speaker and MC of the night, Flavio Bravio introduced the event and each of the participants.

“This annual event is a lot of fun but has really come together in order to help children in need of clean water, providing them with this basic necessity that we often take for granted,” Bravio said.

A participant described his involvement and purpose for the event.

“At the end of the day I just wanted to help a few kids out in need who I thought could really use my support,” said Brad Whitaker, 22, a senior business major.

Students also reacted to the importance in attending and supporting this event.

“This is the second Mr. Rambler contest I have attended and I really enjoy it because it is so much fun, but more importantly because it also raises awareness and support for people who do not have access to clean water which is necessary for survival,” said Aneta Piatek, 21, a junior psychology major.

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48th Ward gets discounts for Loyola’s last game

Posted by Kristen N. Kaczynski on March 1, 2013

Plaque_commemorating_1963_Men's_Basketball_Team,_Loyola_University_Chicago[1]By Kristen Kaczynski

Loyola University Chicago’s men’s basketball program is hosting Cleveland State this Saturday at 2 p.m. for their regular-season finale game before the Horizon League Championship starts.

This will decide which team moves on to the championship, which begins next week.

Residents of the 48th ward can receive a special discounted rate for this game. General admission tickets will be discounted to $10 for adults and $5 for youth ages 4-18. This offer is valid until noon on Friday.

Here is the full story from the 48th Ward:
This Saturday, March 2, the Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball program will host Cleveland State at 2 p.m. in the 2012-13 regular-season finale for both teams. The game will be pivotal for seeding in the Horizon League Championship, which begins next week.

Residents of the 48th Ward can receive a special discounted rate for this game. General admission tickets will be $10 (regularly $15) for adults and $5 (regularly $10) for youth aged 4-18. Purchase your tickets by 5:00pm tomorrow, Thursday, February 28 for a chance to receive an upgrade to lower level seating. To purchase tickets, click here or call (773) 508-9653. This offer is valid until 12:00 PM on Friday, March 1.

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Loyola students lukewarm about new email system

Posted by gjohnson7 on January 1, 2013

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By Gabe Johnson

Although the majority of students at Loyola University Chicago are supportive of the switch from the Groupwise email system to Microsoft Exchange, many students say they will continue to use Gmail.

The decision for the University-wide switch was made by an advisory committee composed of Loyola students, faculty and staff and is set to occur in May 2013.

The new service will provide students with streamlined access from any device, expanded calendar features, increased storage capacity, and several other features that Groupwise does not currently offer.

While most students are happy with the move away from Groupwise, it seems as though many will continue to use Gmail accounts including Angela Ramiro, 20, a sophomore biology major.

“Groupwise was pretty bad so I would definitely call it an improvement,” Ramiro said “However, I already use Gmail, and I don’t really see Exchange ever replacing that.”

Gerald Guevarra, 23, a junior international studies major seemed to feel the same way.

“Groupwise is awful so I don’t even use it. I have my emails being forwarded to my Gmail right now,” Guevarra said “I’ve used Exchange before in the past, and it’s definitely a better system, but I’ll be continuing to use Gmail because it’s so streamlined.”

Many students who currently use groupwise, however, are excited about the switch.

“I’m definitely looking forward to a more efficient program. Groupwise is really outdated, and a hassle to use. ” said Olivia Colborn, 19, a freshman philosophy major.

But not all students are happy about the switch.

“I’ve always been able to use groupwise on my phone and never really had a problem with it. I prefer Microsoft Exchange’s interface, but it doesn’t work on my phone so I’m a little worried about that” said Joanna Morawa, 21, a senior biology major.

However, Ryan Bedell, 21, a junior sports management and marketing major, seems to represent the majority of students’ feelings about the switch.

“Groupwise is really inconvenient for several reasons. For starters you can’t stay logged in, it reformats attachments in emails, and the user interface is really confusing to navigate. I’ve never used Outlook before, but I trust the committees decision, especially ince there were students making the decision,” Bedell said. “However, with that being said, I will probably continue to use my Gmail account.”

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Loyola on alert for high winds, waves from Superstorm Sandy

Posted by loyolastudentdispatch on October 30, 2012

CBS-2 Chicago photo

By Steve Tabick

 

Chicago residents are being urged to avoid Lake Michigan and Lake Shore Drive due to high winds and waves related to Superstorm Sandy, NBC-5 Chicago reports.

It’s unclear yet whether the predicted 24-foot-high waves will alter the route of the Loyola University Chicago student shuttle, which travels down Lake Shore Drive between the schools Lake Shore Campus in Rogers Park and Water Tower Campus downtown. But windy conditions and high waves are expected to increase as the day continues.

Here is a story from NBC-5:

Chicago officials are warning residents to stay away from the  Lake Michigan shore as the city prepares for high winds and waves resulting from  Superstorm Sandy, which is pounding the East Coast.

Office of Emergency Management and Communication Director  Gary Schenkel says officials expect winds to reach 50 to 60 mph, with lake waves  exceeding 24 feet. Outdoor concessions and the Ferris wheel on Navy Pier will be  closed Tuesday.

Portions of the bicycle path along Lake Shore Drive from  North Avenue Beach to Ohio remained closed Tuesday where the waves were already  splashing onto the trail. Schenkel says the Chicago Transit Authority is  prepared to reroute buses that use Lake Shore Drive, if necessary.

A handful of joggers were still running along the Chicago  lakefront Tuesday morning despite the warnings to stay away.

It’s the same story in Northwest Indiana where NBC 5′s  Anthony Ponce reported dangerous waves at Porter Beach. Authorities have banned  big rigs from using the Indiana Toll Road because of the windy conditions.

Officials are monitoring Lake Shore Drive in case the water  starts to cascade over the barriers, creating dangerous driving conditions.

The National Weather Service issued a lakeshore flood warning  from 1 a.m. Tuesday through 4 p.m. Wednesday.

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Talents for a Cause: Loyola hosts Mr. Rambler Pageant

Posted by Pauline on March 21, 2012

By Pauline Lacson

Alex Thornberg, 21, a junior representing track and cross country, won Loyola University Chicago’s second annual Mr. Rambler Pageant.

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Pants-less jazzercising, the evolution of dance, and a poet’s rendition of LMFAO’s song “Sexy and I Know It” were among the many performances that sent audience members into guffaws and cheers during Monday’s pageant.

Hosted by Loyola University Chicago’s UNICEF chapter, the contest kicked off World Water Week as the first of three events to raise awareness and funds for UNICEF’s Tap Project.

In between rounds, audience members learned about UNICEF’s efforts to aid 900 million people who lack access to clean water around the world. The suggested $5 ticket donations will benefit the 2012 Tap Project Funds, which specifically targets Togo, Vietnam, Mauritania, and Cameroon.

Ten men from various university organizations competed for the title of Mr. Rambler in four categories: beach wear, talents, formal wear, and a question and answer session. A three way tie occurred necessitating an additional question and answer for the three contestants.

Thornberg’s spoken word performance of LMFAO’s chart-topping hit scored highly amongst judges and won over many audience members, making him the winner.

Speaking highly of the night’s contestants, Iliana Alvarenga, 20, a business and political science sophomore and vice-president of Loyola’s UNICEF chapter, said “[They] were all great. Their performances engaged the audience and were very fun and creative.”

Likewise, co-host of the pageant comedienne Luisa Blanco, 19, a sophomore theatre major, agreed.

“They had only one rehearsal and did a great job.” said Blanco.

Two more events remain for World Water Week, March 19-25, at Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus. UNICEF will  host a Benefit Dessert on Wednesday evening, and a documentary on Thursday evening. More information about these events can be found on Loyola’s University Calendar.

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Award-winning photographer to appear at School of Communication

Posted by loyolastudentdispatch on January 26, 2012

Carlos Javier Ortiz photo

By Raven Icaza/Loyola School of Communication Reporter

The award-winning documentary series, “Too Young to Die,” by photographer Carlos Javier Ortiz is set to be featured beginning Friday at the Loyola University Chicago School of Communication.

The Too Young to Die Exhibit opening will be held Friday, January 27, 2012, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and will be displayed on the first and second floor as well as lower level of the School of Communication.

“Too Young to Die” is a documentary photography project illustrating the shocking statistics of youth violence in major U.S. cities.  For Ortiz, the documentary “personalizes” the stories of those affected by violence, most notably, gun violence.

While covering crime in Chicago for a separate project in 2000, Ortiz was moved to start his own collection of images.

“I was going to the crime scenes.  The victims were young kids and it really started bothering me seeing kids mourning their friends,” Ortiz said.  In 2006, he began his now five year in-depth project.
The photos range from mourning families and friends to gruesome crime scenes.  Despite the intimate dynamic between Ortiz and his work, he has not become desensitized.

“It’s all out of the ordinary having to see young people killed or going to their friends funerals.”
He refers to this situation as a “war.”  His website, carlosjortiz.com, shares statistics about the devastating number of deaths suffered by young people, stating, “[t]ragically, on average, sixteen youth between the ages of 10 and 24 are killed in the United States every day (CDC, 2009) as a result of gun violence. This is more than the number of American servicemen lost each year in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.”
Ortiz also called attention to the disparate social and economic situations of these individuals, noting the poverty level incomes of families in areas like Englewood.  According to City-Data.com, the median household income for Englewood residents in 2009 was $22, 131.000.
“Black and Hispanics are dealing with this- it’s something that is avoided by the public,” Ortiz said.

Ortiz finds a lack of awareness by the general public, as well over-sensationalized media, as contributing factors to the neglect of this situation.

“You’ll see a kid, and kids are all God’s children, kidnapped.  If they’re not white and blonde, they don’t make the news,” Ortiz said.

Using his photography, Ortiz hopes to encourage confrontation and action.
“I think I want people to feel it’s not so distant from them— to really think about the problems and deal with it now.  Deal with poverty, lack of good schools, and parents deal with their children.  It’s a big quagmire we need to address and start investing.  It’s not just one person’s problem, it’s everyone’s problem.”

The School of Communication is just one destination Ortiz would like Too Young to Die showcased.  His goal is to put out a book and have his work travel from city to city.

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Loyola athletic program gets new logo

Posted by loyolastudentdispatch on January 19, 2012

The Loyola University Chicago Athletic Program has a new logo.

Here is the story from Inside Loyola:

With the dawn of a new era in Loyola University Chicago athletics, Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics M. Grace Calhoun, PhD, unveiled a new logo for Rambler athletics today. Because sports are already in season, the logo will be integrated as seamlessly as possible over the remainder of the school year and into next season.

“This is an exciting time for Loyola athletics with a commitment from the University including the recent openings of The Norville Center for Intercollegiate Athletics, the renovations to Gentile Arena, and new leadership,” Calhoun says. “We feel that our new logo will foster even more pride in our alumni, fans, and students.”

Designed by Sport Graphics in Indianapolis, the new logo maintains the tradition of the wolf head, while adding a more modern typeface. The primary logo features a wolf head with menacing yellow eyes and visible upper teeth set above the words “Loyola University Ramblers,” in gold type with maroon highlights, to provide a more traditional and collegiate look. Secondary and tertiary marks have also been created and will be featured on apparel, uniforms, and assorted publications.

“We were excited that Dr. Calhoun and Loyola University Chicago gave us the opportunity to enhance the Loyola athletics logo. Our goal was to build and expand on the strong heritage of the existing brand by focusing on the wolf head’s strong attributes and pair it with a confident typeface to launch a bold, new look,” says Marty Hill, vice president of sales and marketing for Sport Graphics.

The image of a wolf and the moniker “Ramblers” will not change. The wolf mascot was inspired by the coat-of-arms of St. Ignatius of Loyola, from whom Loyola derives its name, which depicts two wolves standing over a kettle. Taken from the heraldic crest carved in the lintel on St. Ignatius’s family home in Loyola, Spain, the wolves and cauldron refer to the prosperity and generosity of the Loyola family, who, after feeding family, retainers, and soldiers, had enough food to feed even the wild animals.

Ramblers is a unique moniker that originated when football was a popular sport at Loyola and in 1926, Loyola’s team was dubbed “Ramblers” by the media because it traveled so extensively across the United States. Loyola is the only NCAA Division I school to be known as the Ramblers.

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Students rate Loyola’s Campus Safety Alerts

Posted by laurenlapinski on December 21, 2011

By Lauren Lapinski

Loyola University Chicago students have mixed feeling’s about the school’s system of sending campus safety alerts.

The Loyola Alert system provides “personalized, time-sensitive alerts to students, faculty, staff and other personnel at Loyola’s lakeside campuses in the event of unforeseen events or potentially life-threatening emergencies.”

The system sends out either an email, text or voice message depending on what the student registers to receive.

“The ability to quickly disseminate emergency information to as many people on campus will allow students, faculty and staff to know what is happening and the best actions they can take,” said Timothy Cunningham, Campus Safety Student Communication Liaison Officer.

“It seems to be a very effective system,” said junior Mitch Catalano, 20, Anthropology/Sociology major. “I have never heard any other student complain about it not working”

“I think it is effective because we had to use it twice last year,” said Mo Sullivan, 20, junior Communication Studies and International Studies major. “Once when the school was shut down and again when there was a fire next to one of the residents halls.”

Josh Dettwiller, senior Sociology major disagrees, saying the system fails to alert students on major safety concerns in the area.

Detwiller, 20, cited the incident of a Loyola student being robbed at gun-point at the Loyola Red Line L stop, and the alert system not immediately notifying students of the safety hazard.

“There’s been a lot of stuff that I’ve heard about in or around campus that should have been in the alert,” he said.

“Any incident that poses a significant risk to the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff.  Other incidents may arise where we need to send an important message in a timely matter, such as, the blizzard this past February where school was canceled,” Cunningham said.

Sullivan said that while the system is effective, there is room for improvement. She said since all student do not register to receive a text or voice message it prevents those students from being immediately notified of a dangerous situation.

“Figure out how to get all of the students signed up without infringing on their privacy,” she said.

However, Cunnigham said that was difficult to change because of privacy issues of automatically enrolling students.

To sign up to receive Loyola Alerts to personal email addresses or via text or voice message visit the Loyola Alert website and follow the registration instructions.

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