LMU announced Yinka Akinlade as the class of 2024 valedictorian at their annual Student Academic, Service and Leadership Awards Convocation on Friday, April 19. Other awards presented included Senior Awards, Program Scholars and Presidential Citations. Read more...LMU announces Student Academic, Service and Leadership Award winners
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The ASLMU senate did not meet the threshold of seven votes in favor of the Socially Responsible Divestment bylaw clause. With six senate votes in favor, one against and two abstaining, President Drew Hartz's veto of the bylaw clause and resolution remains upheld after a clarification issued late Thursday night. Read more...DEVELOPING: ASLMU President’s veto upheld after senate clarification
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The ASLMU senate voted to uphold President Drew Hartz’s decision on Thursday, April 18, to veto the ASLMU divestment resolution. The resolution failed to pass with only three senators voting in favor of the resolution, four opposed and two abstaining. Meanwhile, the senate passed the bylaw w… Read more...ASLMU senate votes to uphold divestment resolution veto
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The extraordinary heroes, extravagant powers and thrilling action don’t have to end after eight episodes.
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Amidst the stresses that accompany finals season, the BALI Club offered an opportunity for students to relax and reconnect with their inner child. On Friday, April 12, bouncy houses and obstacle courses adorned Sunken Gardens for the College Kid Carnival, with all proceeds supporting the Suwandi Foundation.
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LMU Dance’s annual spring dance concert brought together many pieces crafted by the dance students themselves.
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"Save LMU Sports" is a group made up of LMU student-athletes, their parents, alumni and several external supporters who are fighting to reinstate the six teams that were cut earlier this year. The idea began as soon as the athletes were told that their programs were cut and they walked out of Gersten Pavilion. Read more...Save LMU Sports: Turning up the pressure
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The athletic academic advising team at LMU prioritizes the building of relationships with their student-athletes, offering them unwavering support through the chaos of competition and class. Read more...LMU's athletic academic advising team builds lasting bonds
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There are several steps club sports teams must take to have both the permissions and means to travel for tournaments. From the club sports organization to planning carpools, here's what you need to know about planning away games for LMU club athletics. Read more...Travel teams: The logistics of collegiate club athletics
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As a Puerto Rican, I refuse to mark white on the census. But adding a racial box for Latinos discounts our very different historical experiences with race and colonization.
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The end of the semester is near, which means students are preparing to take their last exams or essays — but which one reigns the better option for students? Assistant opinion editor Melody Mulugeta and opinion intern Lila Sepici go head-to-head on the finals season discourse.
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Night falls over the weekend, and your group is struggling to figure out how everyone will get home safely after the function. From planning out rides to wondering why that one friend always prefers to walk — it's becoming a ritual at this point.
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Eyewitnesses reported seeing a student, identified as Wolfy McWerewolf, undergo a startling metamorphosis just as the moon came into place to block the sun – or the other way around; I'm not sure.
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My notes are furious. I tried talking to them about this, and they were speechless; they had nothing to say. Noted.
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The fourth floor University Hall escalator has been out of order for months, and LMU students have taken matters into their own hands. There is only one problem — not a single student knows how to fix an escalator.
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The Office of the Registrar notified students via email on March 26 that students’ personal information — including mailing addresses, email addresses and GPAs — was shared with a third party, the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), without students’ knowledge. The Loyolan wen…
Should LMU keep its gates open to the public? Following incidents that raised campus safety concerns, opinion editor Mateo-Luis Planas and opinion intern Judy Dainton discuss whether LMU should remain an open campus or not.
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On March 21, LMU Career and Professional Development (CPD) hosted the Boeing Company on campus for a career insights and resume workshop. The event attracted multiple student activists due to Boeing's connection with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). At the end of the event, the student activ…
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LMU South Asian Students Association (SASA) hosted the Holi festival on O'Malley Lawn on Friday, April 5. Students from all backgrounds came to celebrate the Indian holiday. Participants threw color and water at each other, symbolizing the idea of placing good over evil. The Loyolan spoke to…
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Unpacking how club teams sports members travel and support themselves.
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Athena Cheris, asst. life+arts editor, talks to Audrey Wood, sophomore film production major, and Hannah Samson, senior screenwriting and film and television production major, two Career and Professional Development peer advisors, to learn how to work at LMU and prepare for jobs off the Bluff.
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On Saturday, April 6, Mane Entertainment hosted the Battle of the Bands – a chance for student bands to showcase their talents to the campus community. We spoke with Kevin Fitzsimons about his article covering the event.
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As the weather warms up, LMU students flood Sunken Gardens with beach towels, games of Spikeball and good summer vibes. Take a look at the many different ways students spend their time in the sun.
The Cartoon team at the Loyolan dove into new perspectives of campus over the past few weeks with some artistic flair.
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Fizz has its own culture in the app, and it can either lift you up or tear you down.
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Spring is here in full force, and everyone is experiencing greatly contrasting levels of enjoyment as spring blooms bring more than just bright colors and fresh smells.
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In Meta’s most recent update, the company created a new default setting limiting political content on people’s Instagram and Threads feeds. This decision has been quite controversial, with some applauding it for its potential mental health benefits and others accusing Meta of political censo… Read more...How do you feel about Instagram’s new setting limiting political content?
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Despite national polling showing declining levels of support from young voters for President Joe Biden, this may not indicate drastic changes come November. The Loyolan spoke with students on campus to see if this trend holds true at LMU. Read more...Biden is losing shares of the youth vote. How does this play out on LMU’s campus?
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Political violence is becoming more acceptable to the American public. How can attacks on political figures represent our democratic values? E2024 intern Kesenia Goldstein believes nonviolent forms of protest are more effective in protecting our democracy. Read more...Violence towards politicians should not be the norm in political activism
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