Hey guys, 1 more regular week left, then finals week. Phewww, what a year. I’m sure you’re all drained and ready for summer (or life, if you are a senior) so I’m just here to wish you all good luck.

Keep you’re head up, focus, get a decent amount of sleep, eat breakfast before your finals, and make sure to double check your work. If you do all of those, then you’ll do better on your finals then you think you will, guaranteed.

And if you need a little extra motivation, follow this link for something pretty amazing:

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What are you doing this Thursday, April 23rd, from about noon to 2? Well, not having class, I can tell you that much. Its convo, duhhhh. The correct answer is “I’m going to the health expo! woo!” Come and get informed, learn some new things, and have your self a jolly good time.

Break down:

Health Expo

Thursday, April 23rd

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Its time to vote for President and Vice President. Please vote!

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Ishmael Beah: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

Tuesday, April 7^th, 2009

7:00 – 8:45 pm

Burns Back Court

Presented by ASLMU’s Social Justice and Intercultural Affairs Committees

Ishmael Beah was born in Sierra Leone, where at the age of thirteen he was forced to become a child soldier. For three years he fought and killed as a result of the powerful brainwashing effects of drugs and coercion. He eventually was rescued by UNICEF and moved to the U.S. to escape increasing violence. His book, A Long Way Gone, has earned widespread acclaim. Listing it as the third best non-fiction book of 2007, Time Magazine called the book, “painfully sharp,” saying that it “takes readers behind the dead eyes of the child-soldier in a way no other writer has.” Mr. Beah currently works with the Human Rights Watch Children’s Division Advisory Committee. His talk will focus on his life experiences while addressing the greater theme of acting for justice in an increasingly complex and interrelated world.

Check out this interview with Mr. Beah:

Want to win free stuff at collegefest?

Yes. Yes you do, in fact, want to win free stuff.

We are going to be doing a raffle of epic proportions this weekend at collegefest, because we are going to be giving out the raffle tickets FOR FREE! Yup, that’s right, its not going to cost you a penny to enter this raffle. And you can win cool stuff like:

an iPod shuffle!

a Digital Camera!

CPK gift certificates!

In-n-out gift certificates!

So make sure you find the booth on Sunday to enter the raffle. And keep your eye’s peeled for other cool giveaways!

Nick Frontiera and Alexis Aiello: Leaders you can count on for the progress you deserve.

Presidential candidate, Nick Frontiera a Humanities major/Business minor and Vice Presidential candidate Alexis Aiello a Biology major/Communication Studies minor, come together to bring you the dynamic ticket you want in the ASLMU office. Just as the President and Vice President should be representatives of the student body and exemplify all characteristics of student life, Nick Frontiera and Alexis Aiello have proven themselves to be true Lions on this campus. For the past three years, both have actively been involved in ASLMU and have demonstrated their leadership skills.

Nick Frontiera has served on the ASLMU Programming Committee for the past three and has actively participated in the planning and executing of events on campus such as Collegefest and Vegas Night. In his Freshmen year, he helped found Club ChangeTheWorld which raised almost $20,000 in it’s first year of existence. The club went on to win Best New Club of the Year and Best Philanthropic Program at the Crimson and Blue Awards in 2007. Since his Freshmen year, Nick has been a part of club sports, Late Night, Greek life, and served as Co-President LMU ChangeTheWorld.

Graduating high school as the Student Body President, Alexis Aiello sought to continue developing her leadership skills once she came to LMU. In her freshman year she served as a senator and helped revise the ASLMU constitution which serves as the backbone of our student government. Also, in her Sophomore year Alexis was appointed to the position of the ASLMU Director of Special Events where she organized programs, such as the annual Christmas tree lighting. Coming to LMU as a Leadership Scholar, Alexis became involved with Special Games, Operation Smile, Pre-Health Honors Society, and helped found the annual Think Pink Breast Cancer Walk.

Our goals consist of encouraging a dynamic and vibrant work ethic within the ASLMU office to improve the community aspects of our campus. Furthermore, we want to utilize all resources LMU has to offer and make them as accessible to students as possible. Whether it is faxing a student’s resume for an internship, referring a student to their specific department of interest, or assisting clubs and organizations in planning events on campus, students should know we are here to work on their behalf. While promoting ASLMU’s availability and open door policy, we want to implement a new program called “Free CONVOsation” to communicate to students personally. Our promise to you is our time and dedication to address the needs and desires of the students on this campus.

Katherine Bardis & Stephanie Chapluk: Real Students,

Real Choices

Katherine Bardis, who is running for the position of ASLMU President, is a Communications major who is set to graduate in 2010. She was a member of the National Charity League where she served as Treasurer in 2005 and President in 2006, where she organized girls and ran monthly meetings while focusing on bettering the community. As a member of the Make a Wish Foundation and an avid server at the soup kitchen in Monterey Peninsula she has a dedication to bettering the community as a whole. In 2006, as a senior in High school Katherine created and became the school mascot, as well as managed and put together the championship volleyball team. As an equestrian Katherine has had numerous international victories, in 2006 organized the junior Olympic bronze medal team, was rookie of the year, and has had numerous Grand Prix victories.

Stephanie Chapluk, who is running for the position of ASLMU Vice President, is a Business major with a management concentration that is set to graduate in 2010. In high school she was the Recording Secretary of the schools student government, and in her term aided in amending bylaws and changing aspects of her school’s constitution. In her high school she was a tri-athlete and was the co-captain of her Varsity cross-country team. After graduating Magna Cum Laude she still remains an active member of her church, where she was a co-teacher and participated in many community service outreach events including building homes in Mexico for three consecutive years.

Both Katherine and Stephanie are active members of Kappa Alpha Theta, through which they have participated in many philanthropies and other community service opportunities. As members of the Westchester community, we have a greater understanding of what needs to change to improve community relations.

Specific issues: Improve student housing both on and off campus, help improve LMU Athletics support and attendance, encourage an outdoor and improve the Sunset Concert, increase awareness of the party safe campaign, tackle the on campus crime, encourage continuation, and broaden the student market, improve convo, improve the lion express, tackle the increasing parking frustrations, keep student body more aware of ASLMU.

Brea Bass

Class of 2012

Major: Political Science

Hi, my name is Breea Bass. I’m currently a First Year, Political Science and African American Studies double major, and I’m running to be reelected to the ASLMU Senate. This year I have been involved on campus as a sitting ASLMU Senator, Student Reserve Board Member, and First Year Class Council member. During my current term as an ASLMU Senator I have served as the Director of Administrative and Faculty Relations as well as a student/administration liaison. Throughout the duration of my term I have worked on such initiatives as the LMU student bill of rights, establishing additional resources for Clubs, Greek Organizations, and Student Groups, reevaluating the core curriculum, documenting Public Safety Protocol,  raising Environmental awareness, and Advocating for student concerns. Each of these initiatives are priorities that I intend to continue and expand granted I am elected for another term. Given the experience I have gained this year I am confident that if I am reelected for another term I will continue to be a strong advocate on your behalf.

Bryce Couture

Class of 2010

Major: Business/Law

I have been involved with ASLMU through the Campus Community department here on campus. I helped teach and get people to register to vote. I also helped promote the Party Smart function that was in the living room, which was a function that helped students understand their off campus rights. One big accomplishment while attending school was getting over 500 LMU students registered to vote in the presidential elections. I have been involved in the Campus Community department for quite a while now, and I acquired experience on how to get things done, and what things need to get done. I have learned which kind of events appeals to students. I am part of Greek life and have been involved in intercultural clubs her on campus. I believe that ASLMU should help make neighbor relations better with students off campus, and that we should give students a bigger voice on what and how events are thrown on campus.

Moses Galvez

Class of 2012

Major: Psychology

Minor: Spanish

My name is Moses Galvez currently majoring in psychology and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon expecting to graduate in 2012. Winning a position as a freshman senator this fall has been a great accomplishment, allowing me to better understand the system of government that addresses student concerns at LMU. Furthermore, after having nearly a year of experience I have been able to better analyze issues that affect the student population regardless of major and class standing.  During my time in office I worked with other senators to tackle the issues concerning public safety protocol, environmental awareness, and was a liaison for fifteen student run clubs including Greek organizations to establish a firm relation with ASLMU Senate to promote awareness about issues concerning LMU. Having built closer relationships with current senators who are running again, I plan on working closely with them on current projects such as creating a student bill of rights, re-evaluating the core curriculum, and establishing a formal legal council for students.

Name: Tyler Ingram

Class of 2010

Major: Communication Studies

Minor: Business

In keeping with the Loyola Marymount University mission statement, Tyler Ingram wishes to empower and represent the student body by actively engaging all student’s questions, concerns, and suggestions to ensure their voice is heard. Over the past three years, Tyler has been an active member of his fraternity, holding the positions of Public Relations Chair and Vice President of Communications. He has helped plan various philanthropic functions on campus and is also an active member in Lambda Pi Eta, the communication studies honor society. His primary goal is to maintain open lines of communication between the student body and ASLMU. As a member of the senate, Tyler hopes to enact change and address the wants and needs of the students at LMU.

Ben Kassis

Class of 2010

Communication Major, Political Science Minor

LMU needs a governing body that is physically and intellectually in touch with the students of the university. In accordance, there is to be a constant and open channel of communication between ASLMU representatives and the constituency of undergraduates represented. This channel must increase in its visibility and remain available for any deserving discrepancy discussions regarding on-campus activities. The Senate is responsible for this and as a member I will do my part to guarantee this process, making my name a recognizable one to the entirety of the student body. As a student advocate with a broad understanding of this campus I will be relentlessly available to listen to any and all legitimate policy change suggestions. I will communicate this will on a daily basis while remaining a faithful catalyst for any change that shall take place in the following year.

Julia Roberts

Class of 2011

Major: Psychology

I am Julia Roberts a sophomore psychology major from Chicago.  I am a second term senator and the Chair of Academic Affairs.  I have the experience and the drive to keep senate progressing and preparing even greater things for the student body this upcoming academic year.  I am a great communicator with the student body, faculty and staff; this will ensure that your voices will be heard and that we will accomplish all of our goals to be a better university!  If you vote for me, I will ensure that senate will take the next step in furthering our strong representation of the student body in ASLMU as well as around campus.

Ashley Woods

Class of 2010

Major: communication

Minor: Buisness

“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” Albert Einstein. My name is Ashley Woods and I am a junior communication studies and African American Studies double major from Pasadena, California. This is the part where most people give you blanket promises, but I refuse to do what most politicians do. I believe in speaking up for what’s right regardless of what’s considered “politically correct”. I will be the out spoken voice that advocates what the student body is demanding. As your senator, I will lead by empowering students to take action and become fully alive as our LMU motto suggests; Ad majorem Dei Gloriam, for the greater Glory of god, the Greater Glory of God being a human fully alive. Now you have all the power in choosing your campus leadership by casting your vote. “Change your campus, vote”.  

Raymond Padilla

Class of 2012

Major: Undecided

I am member of the class of 2012 and an undecided major. I previously have held several positions in Student Government as well as leadership positions in other club activities. Formerly I was the Student Body Religion Commissioner during my senior year, as well as a club representative for the Environmental Awareness Team, sophomore and junior years of high school. Furthermore during my senior of high I was the President of the Campus Ministry team as well of the member of the Dean’s Senate. Each of my positions required several hours of commitment during the school week and weekend. I am very comfortable with speaking to administrative officials on behalf of the students, regarding issues of social justice, environmental concern, and disciplinary issues. Personally I have helped to rebuild a locally closed zoo, as well as donating thousand of goods to a battered women’s shelter. I am an advocate for the students and our concerns. Over the next year, I feel that the student body along with ASLMU needs to address community relations with the residents of Westchester, the issue of bikes being stolen(personal victim), as well as increase of restrictions set forth by the department of public safety. It is one of my personal goals to return the power or parking ticket appeals to return the ASLMU Senators, as well as promoting better community relations between the students who chose to reside off campus among the residents of Westchester. Lastly I would hope to increase the number of campus wide activities to increase school spirit. GO LIONS!

Arthur Flores

Class of 2012

Major: Business Law

It would be my distinct pleasure to serve as an ASLMU Senator for the 2009/2010 academic school year.  Having attained prior experience in student government since 2006, I am confident in my abilities to represent the students of Loyola Marymount University. As senator I look to further express LMU’s,already nationally recognized, passion toward service both on campus and off. Being a member of the Magis Service Organization and having directly engagedin serving our community, I am certain of my abilities to assure the concerns of students. As an advocate for school spirit, I pledge to promote LMU’s Athletic programs more collectively.  Through, and only through, collaboration with the students can we achieve the level of enthusiasm and encouragement that our sports teams need. As senator I will adhere to the needs of both students and student athletes in uniting us under a common purpose to see to it that pride in LMU athletics receives the recognition it deserves. Lastly, as senator I would exercise my charisma to see that the legislations inspired by undergraduate students are followed through and accomplished. It would be an honor to serve as a member of the ASLMU Senate.

Its coming up soon guys so please take a moment and follow the link bellow so you can make your opinions matter!

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1. PRELIMINARIES

   1. Call to Order

   2. Quorum Check

   3. Approval of Minutes

   4. Agenda Changes

   5. Introduction of Guests

   6. Report(s)

-Treasurer Update: Johnny Dolan

1. 1. Open Forum

1. ACTION ITEMS

A. Sodexo Resolution

B. Letter of Intent to Amend BS09-08

C. Letter of Intent to Amend BS09-09

D. Letter of Intent to Amend BS09-10

E. Letter of Intent to Amend BS09-11

1. DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. Committee Reports

1. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. Field Hours

1. STUDENT CONCERNS

1. ADJOURNMENT

Alright so here’s the deal people, I know you have all been patiently waiting to hear the big announcement on who will be playing collegefest this year. Well I have some pretty big news to reveal. This year, we are bringing in not 1, not 2, but 3 artists to  perform! Are you ready for them?

Alright, the first artist!

**Drum roll**

Playing this year at LMU’s collegfest is…

Shiny Toy Guns!

Although formed in sunny California during the early 2000s, Shiny Toy Guns’ music flaunts a sleek, ’80s-influenced combination of synth-pop and electro-clash. Founded in 2001 by bassist/keyboardist Jeremy Dawson and guitarist/vocalist Gregori Chad Petree — both natives of central Oklahoma — the band’s lineup was fully realized with the addition of vocalist Carah Faye Charnow (who was brought aboard in 2004 to replace the departing Ursula Vari) and drummer Mikey Martin. After building a local following in California, Shiny Toy Guns made its debut in early 2005 with We Are Pilots; the album was then re-recorded and reissued later that year, albeit with a slightly different track list. Extensive touring and networking on various Internet websites continued to broaden the Guns’ audience, and the group signed a contract to Universal Records in June 2006. That year also saw the third (and final) release of We Are Pilots, this time issued with the help of a major label. The album fared well commercially and critically, eventually earning a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Electronic/Dance Album” in early 2008. Carah Faye Charnow left the lineup later that year, claiming that the group’s male members had booted her out, while veteran vocalist Sisely Treasure (a former member of Cooler Kids, as well as a finalist on the first season of the Pussycat Dolls’ reality show) was enlisted to replace her. With the new lineup intact, Shiny Toy Guns released its second album, Season of Poison, in November 2008.

Here is where you can find out a whole lot more about STG.

Website
Myspace

And check out their music video for Rainy Monday below!

Alright, next up is….

Rebelution!

Rebelution first united in Santa Barbara, California, built from a wide array of musical backgrounds. With Reggae as the focus, the group set out to create a fresh and vibrant sound which they dub California Reggae. The band released their highly anticipated full-length album in June of 2007 and just weeks after its release, “Courage to Grow” became one of the most downloaded Reggae albums on iTunes. By the end of the year, it had been awarded the iTunes Editors Choice: Best Reggae Album 2007.

“Apparently, California Reggae is hot. Stemming from a foundation of local support, Rebelution soared into iTunes Reggae Top 10 (album downloads), amongst some lofty company. Lofty like Bob, Stephen, and Damian Marley.” — Santa Barbara News-Press

Rebelution’s dynamic sound is led by diverse vocalist and guitarist Eric Rachmany. Together with the elevating melodies of Rory Carey keyboards and hard-hitting beats by bass player Marley D. Williams and drummer Wesley Finley, the band will make you move both physically and mentally.

“If you love Bob Marley, Sublime, and Jack Johnson and you’re a regular on the State Street scene, then chances are you’re already crazy about Rebelution. Their combination of reggae, hip-hop, and rock have made them a favorite of music lovers all over town.” — The Santa Barbara Independent

Within the last year, Rebelution has made a name for themselves with their iTunes success and performances with notable artists like Barrington Levy, Israel Vibration, Junior Reid, Don Carlos, Pepper, Eek-A-Mouse, Pato Banton, Tanya Stephens, Half Pint, SOJA, Yellowman, Talib Kweli, E-40, and The Pharcyde. Rebelution has already proven themselves in the musical arena and intends to further expand their success with a sound that confidently claims itself unique.

Here is their site:
Myspace

Songs to check out?
Try “Feeling Alright” and “Safe and Sound” for starters!

Alright guys, last but not least isssssssss

Cold War Kids!

Fullerton, CA’s Cold War Kids make music with roots that go deep and wide, embracing influences as diverse as Bob Dylan, Billie Holiday, Jeff Buckley, and the Velvet Underground. Matt Aveiro, Matt Maust, Jonnie Russell, and Nathan Willett began crafting their soulful, blues-inflected take on indie rock as Cold War Kids in 2004, recording demos in Los Angeles soon after they formed. After signing to Monarchy Music, Cold War Kids released their debut EP, Mulberry Street, in spring 2005. The band’s unique sound and impassioned live act generated a buzz — particularly from bloggers — that grew with each tour and release. Maust’s clean but eye-catching designs for EPs like With Our Wallets Full and Up in Rags and the group’s website also added to Cold War Kids’ mystique. They spent much of 2006 on the road with Tapes ‘n Tapes, Figurines, Sound Team, and Editors and appeared at that year’s Lollapalooza. That summer, they signed to Downtown Records, also home to Art Brut and Gnarls Barkley. The band’s full-length debut Robbers & Cowards arrived that fall. Loyalty to Loyalty, which moved in a slower, bluesier direction, was released in 2008.

And you can find out more about these guys here:

Website
Myspace

And check out CWK playing their hit “Hang Me Up To Dry” live here!

Alright guys, thats all of them! Keep checking back here for more updates!