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              The Maroon A LOYOLA TRADITION SINCE 1 923 • "FOR A GREATER LOYOLA" ONLINE EDITION AT LOYOL.AMAROON.COM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Vol. 87, NO. 5 Body in Mind MONICA VO / Contributing photographer Above: University of lowa professor Gigi Durham discusses the media sexualization of young girls and her book "The Lolita Effect" in Monroe Library Sept. 21. Below: Dr. Veronica Gillispie speaks to students during "Girls's Night In" for Love Your Body Week on Sept. 23. Five new student senators sworn in By JEAN-PAUL ARGUELLO Assistant News Editor The Student Government Association freshmen election results are in after few days' delay, with three out of five senators being appointed by SG A senate after elections because there were no candidates running for those seats. The delay "mainly had to do with scheduling conflicts and several issues with blackboard," said Ita Duran. general studies business junior and SGA commissioner of elections. Jared Brooks, mass communication freshman and the only student running opposed, was elected to be senator of the College of Social Sciences. He said he doesn't have an agenda for what he wishes to accomplish this year yet, but he is interested in hearing students' concerns. Haley Humiston. music education freshman, ran unopposed for class Events bring up women's issues Love Your Body discusses self-image By JOHN ADAMS Senior Staff Writer Raising self-esteem and accepting your body was the Women's Resource Center's message for Love Your Body Week. The National Organization for Women started the Love Your Body campaign in 1997, said Karen Reichard, director of the Women's Resource Center. "It was created to help promote bpdy image and self esteem — most specifically for younger women — sort of as a reaction to some of the societal expectations that are out there that lead to women having bad body image and low self esteem," Reichard said. Reichard said they took a holistic approach to the event by focusing on all the aspects of being a human being. Yoga Jet classes on Sept. 21 and Sept. 23 focused on the physical. Speakers focused on the intellectual side. A seminar on the power of mediation covered sSpiritual and emotional aspects. "We got help from Athletics and Wellness, University Ministry, Student Affairs, faculty members. Dining Services," Reichard said. "So it really is an across-the-campus event." Reichard believes the message of Love Your Body week is important for college-aged students. "The students that are firstyear students who are making that transition from the safety net of being at home, to all of a sudden being on their own and trying to navigate all sorts of the new things that are coming at them and having to maintain a good sense about themselves can be challenging," Reichard said. The first seminar was a lecture by M. Gigi Durham, the author of "The Lolita Effect: The Media Sexualization of Young Girls and What We Can Do About It." Vesna Milojevic, sociology senior, believed the lecture brought great discussion on the media's Corrections: A Sept 18 Life I fines article about students studying abroad misidentified the director of the Center for International Education. She is Debbie Danna, not Tori Buckley. A Sept. 18 news brief incorrectly stated the circumstances of Brent Miller's murder. He was discovered stabbed to death in a barracks while many inmates were having breakfast Two of the men convicted of his murder remain in solitary confinement. SHANE HENNESSEY / Assistant photo editor Bookstore renovations completed By EDUARDO GONZALEZ Senior Staff Writer The renovations to the university bookstore, which is now run by Follett Higher Education Group, have become official since the Grand Opening Celebration held Sept 24. Bookstore officials hosted the event to show the community new features it has to offer. There was music, craft making and a faculty author spotlight. "We want to showcase the new products, the space and celebrate that Follett was chosen as Loyola's bookstore provider," Ivon Fascio, bookstore manager said. The event was originally going to be held during the summer, but then bookstore officials decided to have it during the school year "to let everyone know we are here," Fascio said. The event was a joint effort by people on campus, such as Marcia 'Cissy" Petty, vice president of Student Affairs and associate provost, as well as Robert Reed, assistant vice president of Student Affairs. "It has been a process, but I've been working with Dr. Petty's office and Mr. Reed to get their input," Fascio said. "We see SENATORS, page 9 see BODY, page 9 see BOOKSTORE, page 9 O Jump ahead on II your career path Life & Times Page 4 MAROON DIRECTORY: CRIME WATCH, page 2 | EDITORIAL, page 14 | LIFE & TIMES, page 4 | SPORTS, page 10 | NEWS TIPS: 865 3535