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              The Maroon A LOYOLA TRADITION SINCE 192 3 • "FOR A GREATER LOYOLA Vol. 88, NO. 5 ONLINE EDITION AT LOYOLAMAROON.COM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2010 MILLION-DOLLAR SIGNATURE By SAM WINSTROM Assistant News Editor Benson donates money toward Jesuit Center The old library will be renovated using funds Loyola." The Rev. Kevin J. Wildes S.J., discussed the donation with Benson since the 2010 Super Bowl. "I went to him some time ago and asked him to consider this gift," Wildes said. "It is something I had focused in on as I looked at what we were doing in terms of the master plan," Wildes said. The $8 million donation is a good start to Loyola's capital campaign for the Loyola 2012 plan according to Matt Lambert, associate director of Public Affairs and Loyola Alumnus. Benson said in his speech that he hopes his donation will do more than than just help fund the new Jesuit Center. "Through this I'm hoping and looking forward to other people getting involved more with Loyola," Benson said. "We got a long way to go. This is just a beginning to what we need to do. We need everybody's support." The former library has a long history at Loyola, starting when it opened its doors in 19S0. Chairperson of Loyola's Board of Trustees, Suzanna Mestayer said, "American presidential An $8 million donation from Tom Benson, the owner of the New Orleans Saints, kicks off the renovations on Loyola's closed library. Benson donated $8 million through the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation to renovate the closed library and transform it into the "Tom Benson Jesuit Center." The renovated building will house Loyola's Jesuit Center, which is part of Loyola's office of Mission and Ministry as well as a new chapel. Located at the center of campus, the new Tom Benson Jesuit Center will be a symbol of Loyola's Jesuit identity. During his announcement speech Sept. 23, Benson said, "It is my hope that the Tom Benson Jesuit Center will prompt many students towards a full and faithful experience here at candidates have spoken from these steps, Catholic cardinals have made appearances here and marriage proposals have actually occurred on these steps." The old library was closed in 1999. It was shut down due to its small size and need for renovation when the Monroe Library opened, according to Lambert. Benson attended Loyola University New Orleans in the SANTIAGO Maroon Photographer The Rev. Kevin J. Wildes, S.J. holds a check for $8 million from Tom Benson, New Orleans Saints' owner. The ceremony, Thursday Sept. 23 revealed that the donation is for renovating the old library. Below is the unveiling of the banner for the Tom Benson Jesuit Center. Seniors share their opinions for graduation By PRECIOUS ESIE Senior Staff Writer Loyola seeking ideas far commencement speaker The university is seeking nominations for commencement speaker candidates and many seniors do not believe the speaker will be better than Saints quarterback Drew Brees. The university's Honorary Degrees Committee reviews nominations for both commencement and honorary degrees. They send their commencement speaker candidates to the university president who ultimately decides who will be the speaker. Seniors have ideas of who they would like to hear at graduation. "I'd like to see an author speak," said Zack Turmelle, music industry senior. "I saw Dave Eggers speak at Tulane and thought he had a lot Drug offenses could lead to federal aid penalties By DAVID SCHEUERMANN Contributing Writer Next time you think about purchasing illegal drugs, consider saving that money for your educational expenses. Federal regulation (HEA Sec. 484(r) (1)); (20 U.S.C. 1091(r) (1)) states that any student convicted of possession or sale of illegal drugs will have his or her federal financial aid, grants, loans and even work-study assistance revoked for a specified period of time. "Students who are utilizing federal tax dollars to pay for college have a responsibility to follow federal laws," said Cathy Simoneaux, director of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Drug offense convictions only affect a student if the offense occurred during the period that the see SPEAKER, page 4 see DONATION, page 4 see DRUGS, page 10 Wm 9BtUKk Fashion S^Ught See Page 5 MAROON DIRECTORY: CRIME WATCH, page 2 | SPORTS, page 11 | LIFE AND TIMES, page 5 | EDITORIAL, page 14 | NEWS TIPS: 865 3535