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The Loyolan's Audience Engagement and Sports teams try ice hockey.
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- The Loyolan's Audience Engagement and Sports teams try ice hockey.
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- This week, the Loyolan’s Audience Engagement and Sports teams joined LMU’s Ice Hockey Club at the rink to prepare for their annual Teddy Bear Toss game against the University of Southern California on Dec. 5.
Information compiled by Kate Padlan, asst. sports editor
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Ava Reid, asst. AE producer
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- BTN: A golf cart ride to the polls and the importance of voting
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- This past Tuesday, the Pam Rector Center for Service and Action at LMU offered golf cart rides to the voting center in University Hall. Join us in this episode of Beyond the Newsroom as we interview a rider about the importance of voting.
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Denny Morgan, asst. AE producer; Josie Pivaral, AE intern
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- Hugh Blake on 60 Second Lectures: "How We Heal Brainrot"
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Hugh Blake speaks for the Fall 2026 Edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme: “How We Heal Brainrot.” Blake is a full-time instructor in the department of philosophy, where he has been teaching courses in the University’s core curriculum for the last 15 years.
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- Amir Hussain, Ph.D. on 60 Second Lectures: "How We Heal Brainrot"
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Amir Hussain, Ph.D., speaks for the Fall 2026 Edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme: “How We Heal Brainrot.” Hussain focuses on the study of Islam specifically in contemporary Muslim societies in North America. He is the past president of the American Academy of Religion and is the current editor-in-chief of The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam in North America.
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- Rebecca Sherwood on 60 Second Lectures: "How We Heal Brainrot"
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Rebecca Sherwood speaks for the Fall 2026 Edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme: “How We Heal Brainrot.” With over 13 years of experience in post-production, Sherwood has edited documentary and scripted work across episode and feature formats for Netflix, HBO and PBS, and is a member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild. She is at the forefront of artificial intelligence enabled production, having implemented tools like Runway and ElevenLabs on active productions.
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- Marne Campbell, Ph.D. on 60 Second Lectures: "How We Heal Brainrot"
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Marne Campbell, Ph.D., speaks for the Fall 2026 Edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme: “How We Heal Brainrot.” Campbell is the author of “Making Black Los Angeles: Class, Gender, and Community, 1850-1917,” which explores the intersections of race, class and gender in early Los Angeles. Her current research turns to crime and punishment in early LA and the role race and gender played in shaping the local criminal justice system.
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- Claire Stanford, Ph.D. on 60 Second Lectures: "How We Heal Brainrot"
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Claire Stanford, Ph.D., speaks for the Fall 2026 Edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme: “How We Heal Brainrot.” Stanford’s scholarship explores posthumanism, Asian American futurism and contemporary science fiction, and has appeared in publications such as Los Angeles Review of Books and The American Scholar. She is also an award-winning fiction writer, recipient of the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize and the WILLA Literary Award.
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- Brian Reedy, S.J. on 60 Second Lectures: "How We Heal Brainrot”
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Brian Reedy, S.J., speaks for the Fall 2026 Edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme: “How We Heal Brainrot.” Reedy is a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy Chaplain Corps and serves as the Catholic chaplain for Naval Special Warfare. His research and work have focused on moral injury healing, where he uses his practices of philosophy to help in his healing practices.
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- Survivor buffs: From fan club to dream career
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Outwit, outplay, outlast and nerd out. Through weekly screenings, guest speakers and fantasy leagues, LMU’s Survivor Fan Club unites a tribe of fanatics over a mutual love for the game. With LMU’s connection to Survivor’s Dream Team Production Assistant program, many current students and alumni have had the opportunity to spend a summer in Fiji, taking on a variety of roles in the production of the show. However, LMU’s Survivor Fan Club is more than just a place to network or talk strategy — it is also a way for storytellers to gather, celebrate their excitement and feel connected to each other.
“That’s why I love watching it with other people ... Everyone has their own opinion about what's happening,” said Katie Parmenter, screenwriting major and Survivor Fan Club president. "To be able to share that live is really fun."
Click the link in our bio to learn more about the inner workings of the Survivor Fan Club.
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- VideoElla
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- To celebrate Halloween, Bluff editor Ella Johnson went trick-or-treating in University Hall! Watch along to see what treats she got.
Shot and edited by Denny Morgan, asst. AE producer; Josie Pivaral, AE intern
Information compiled by Ella Johnson, Bluff editor
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- WUW phrase can't stop saying
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- WUW: What phrase or meme can you not stop saying?
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Denny Morgan, asst. AE producer; Ally Valencia, asst. AE producer; Ava Reid, asst. AE producer; London Irving, AE intern
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- LITW Local Lion
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- We asked Lions to share some of their latest experiences to spotlight Local Lion, our new cartoon series that gives students the opportunity to see their campus stories turned into cartoons.
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Ava Reid, asst. AE producer
Cartoon: Amelie Stein | Loyolan
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- LMU Fall Fest
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- In the spirit of pumpkin spice and everything nice, Mane Entertainment hosted Fall Fest, bringing a petting zoo, pumpkin painting and other autumnal activities directly to Alumni Mall on Oct. 16. In commemoration of the fall season, students were able to gather and establish a sense of fellowship through arts and crafts and sweet treats.
“I think Fall Fest is important to the LMU community because it gives students a place to gather and celebrate the season,” said Mary Avila-Wilkins, theatre arts and marketing double major and member of the Mane Entertainment’s programming team. Not only does Fall Fest create a space to celebrate the changing season, but it also gives the students the opportunity to take a study break and indulge in autumnal festivities.
Click the link in our bio to see how LMU students get into the fall spirit.
Filmed and edited by Ximena Esquivel, video intern
Information compiled and additional filming by Hayley Har...
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- Survivor buffs: From fan club to dream career
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Outwit, outplay, outlast and nerd out. LMU's Survivor Fan Club is more than just a place to play games and talk strategy; it is also a way for reality television buffs to build friendships and celebrate their shared love for the game.
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- 'Music Through the Ages': LMU's annual Lip Sync & Step Off competition
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- From 1960s classics to 2020s hits, watch LMU's Sorority and Fraternity Life take on the annual Lip Sync & Step Off competition.
#lmu #college #greeklife #sorority #fraternity
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- Autumnal activities: Mane Entertainment's Fall Fest
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- In the spirit of pumpkin spice and everything nice, Mane Entertainment hosted Fall Fest, bringing a petting zoo, pumpkin painting and other autumnal activities directly to Alumni Mall on Oct. 16. Not only does Fall Fest create a space to celebrate the changing season, but it also gives the students the opportunity to take a study break and indulge in autumnal festivities.
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- WUW: What are you being for Halloween?
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- WUW: What are you being for Halloween?
We asked students to share their Halloween costumes from head-to-toe and the Loyolan's cartoon team brought them to life.
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Ava Reid, asst. AE producer; London Irving, AE intern
Cartoon: Amelie Stein, Shea Epstein, El Dumbrique, Audrey Wong | Loyolan
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- El Niño in Southern California
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- El Niño is a weather phenomenon that occurs every two-to-seven years when water temperatures in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean increase by 0.5 degrees Celsius for five consecutive overlapping three months. This warmth causes trade winds to be pushed back towards the Americas instead of west, resulting in warmer air that can hold more water and tends to produce storms that cause rainier winter seasons in the southern United States. With predicted ocean temperatures of up to 4 degrees higher than averages — the hottest temperatures on record — a ""super El Niño"" is expected to bring changing weather patterns this winter.
Studies and data collection on this phenomenon began in the 50s, yet every El Niño brings its own environmental impacts from increased levels of rainfall and high sea levels to dry and warmer climates. While scientists cannot predict exactly how the super El Niño will pan out, climatologists advise those in impacted areas to take safety precau...
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- Walk a mile in her shoes: AXO supports domestic violence awareness month
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- In raising awareness for domestic violence and supporting the Alexandria House, we joined LMU students on the field for this year's GI Alpha Chi. Take a look at the action, including a high heel race!
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Denny Morgan, asst. AE producer
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- Rain boots on the ground: What a super El Niño means for Southern California
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- 6:59
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A super El Niño this winter season is predicted to bring high sea levels, increased rainfall and extreme weather changes to the southwestern United States, including California. While every El Niño season plays out with different environmental impacts, some years bringing torrential rains and others not, climatologists advise impacted citizens to remain prepared by ensuring transportation and home inspections are up to date and preparing emergency kits.
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- LITW: What could you do for 12 hours straight?
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- President’s Professor of Philosophy Brian Treanor led the marathon reading of the Odyssey that took over 12 hours. The Loyolan team went around campus to ask what students think they could do for 12 hours straight.
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Ally Valencia, asst. AE producer; Josie Pivaral, AE intern; London Irving, AE intern
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- BTN: Going to The Victorian one last time
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- As many LMU students have already heard, The Victorian is closing its doors at the end of this month. Let’s go visit it one last time and hear some eventful stories from the crowd!
Information compiled by Alexa Okida, life+arts editor
Shot and edited by Audrey Glass, executive producer; Ellie McGough, AE producer; Denny Morgan, asst. AE producer
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- Loyolan Explained: What to know about California's propositions
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Loyolan Explained: Propositions to know about in California
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- Yo-Kai Express rap
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Who even needs the Lair?? Not us!! Yo-Kai Express, that ramen dispenser behind the Lion's Den near the bathroom by those random couches and framed photos, is the ONLY place to get good eats on campus.
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- BTN: Denny tries a period simulator
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- In this episode of Beyond the Newsroom, Denny from the Audience Engagement team tests to see if he can handle the pains of a period, thanks to Marian's pop-up in honor of Women’s Health Month.
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Denny Morgan, asst. AE producer; Ally Valencia, asst. AE producer
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- BTN: AE Clocks In at the Cycling Lion
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- This week, the Audience Engagement team is getting to work at the Cycling Lion! Watch along as they help change a bike inner tube.
Shot and edited by Ava Reid, asst. AE producer; London Irving, AE intern; Josie Pivaral, AE intern
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- 60 Second Lectures is back this week!
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- 60 Second Lectures is back this week! We caught up with students and a professor to get their 15-second PSAs. Let’s hear what they have to say!
Information compiled by Avery Meyer, asst. news editor
Shot and edited by Ally Valencia, asst. AE producer
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- LITW: Making fall sounds
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Can you believe it’s already fall? To get in the seasonal spirit, AE tested Lions to see if they could make these fall sounds. How do you think they did?
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Denny Morgan, asst. AE producer
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- Conversation and cuts: The barber on The Bluff
- Runtime
- 4:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Taking advantage of LMU’s geography and the consistent weather in Los Angeles, Charlie Marks, entrepreneurship major, found a unique way to run his makeshift barbershop on-campus: on The Bluff. From cutting hair during the COVID-19 pandemic to building a list of clientele, Marks continues to build confidence while learning about how to run a business.
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- WUW: How do you feel about Swae Lee coming to campus?
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- WUW: We asked Lions if they could name five Swae Lee songs ahead of his upcoming performance at Fallapalooza. Let's find out who the real fans are...
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- AE talked to alumni about what they studied and what they ended up doing post-graduation.
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- LMU held their 71st annual Alumni Weekend and BBQ this past weekend, so AE talked to alumni about what they studied and what they ended up doing post-graduation.
Shot and edited by Ava Reid, asst. AE producer; Ally Valencia, asst. AE producer
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- Loyolan Explained: What we know about the state of AI at LMU
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Loyolan Explained: Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken education by storm, leaving U.S. colleges and universities at a crossroads. For underclassmen, higher education follows an active push to decrease the usage of AI in K-12 settings. For their older counterparts, university precedes a professional space that is increasingly prioritizing those very same technologies.
With bans to AI in Los Angeles public school districts and a growing push for AI literacy in the workplace, higher education has found itself in a technological tug-of-war. The issue lies in how colleges and universities across the country somehow address both concerns. No one has settled on an answer. Faculty and students share wavering opinions on the topic. The University has neither prohibited nor explicitly promoted the employment of AI tools on campus.
Information compiled by Zak McHale, asst. news editor
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer
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- The hidden costs of film school
- Runtime
- 5:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- At LMU, film and television production students get to own their own projects and have free access to equipment, studio spaces and on-campus filming. However, for most students executing 390 or 490 thesis films, crowd funding or dipping into earned savings is a necessity when it comes to feeding on-set members, paying external actors and acquiring off-campus permits. While extensive fundraising isn’t required and how much money students put into their projects doesn't determine quality, prospective production students should still consider the hidden price tag that comes with attending film school.
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- Loyolan Explained: What we know about LMU's AI Study Companion
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Loyolan Explained: This semester, 22 LMU classes are integrated with an artificial intelligence (AI) study companion that the University developed with Amazon Web Services. The companion is meant to provide students with 24/7 academic support, though some have questioned its usefulness, calling out the companion’s tendency to hallucinate information. Head to our link in bio or laloyolan.com for the full story.
Information compiled by Sabatino Stacchi, editor-in-chief
Shot and edited by Amyli Trimble, asst. AE producer
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- LITW: What's your hidden talent?
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This week, the AE team asked Lions their hidden talents. Let's see what they had to say!
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Amyli Trimble, asst. AE producer
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- AE asks "Dance Moms" fans what their favorite moment from the show is.
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In this episode of Beyond the Newsroom, AE asks "Dance Moms" fans what their favorite moment from the show is.
Shot and edited by Denny Morgan, asst. AE producer; Ally Valencia, asst. AE producer
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- What would a new DHS rule mean for international students?
- Runtime
- 5:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A July Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule threatened the long-standing “duration of status” policy that international students have historically relied on. While the rule did not go into place on Sept. 15 as initially proposed, these actions appear to be a part of a broader trend of student visa policy restrictions under the current administration, often leaving international students having to question access to their degrees, their visas and their future in academia.
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- Is romance dead? Gen Z’s craze for book-to-screen romance adaptations
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- L+A: Young people can’t stop talking about their favorite book-to-screen romance adaptations. From "Off Campus" to "Bridgerton," fictional romance is peaking. However, Generation Z’s dating habits in real life seem to be lacking romance. So is romance dying or is it being reborn in a new form?
Information compiled by Daniela Rapp, life+arts intern
Filmed and edited by Megan Hastings, video intern
Graphic by Megan Hastings | Loyolan
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- Is romance dead? Gen Z’s craze for book-to-screen romance adaptations
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Book-to-screen romance adaptations are booming. Could this be a sign that modern dating, especially for Generation Z (Gen Z), is lacking in some way? From dating apps to anxiety and financial burdens, Gen Z is dating differently — and as a result, romantic love stories seem to be disappearing.
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- BTN: Senior portraits
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In this episode of Beyond the Newsroom, AE’s very own seniors get their senior portraits taken. Don't forget to book your session to secure your spot in The Tower yearbook!
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Denny Morgan, asst. AE producer; Ally Valencia, asst. AE producer
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- Loyolan Lowdown
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Curious about what’s happening on campus and in the greater Westchester community this week? AE is giving a lowdown on every event. There’s an acitivty for everyone!
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Ava Reid, asst. AE producer; Denny Morgan, asst. AE producer
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- Surveillance, safety and social media
- Runtime
- 4:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Generation Z has begun to push back against many of the surveillance-oriented frameworks implemented in their daily lives, but continues to perpetuate a similar cycle within their social groups online. Are these apps documenting daily life a new form of intimacy or a disturbing intrusion on our lives?
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- Can The Bluff guess what these Lions are studying?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Can The Bluff guess what these Lions are studying?
Information compiled by Ella Johnson, bluff editor
Shot and edited by Ellie McGough, AE producer; Denny Morgan, asst. AE producer
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- No Lair? No problem: Where to dine on campus
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Shutdowns, shuttles and swipes, oh my! With the Lair Marketplace closed for its renovations until October and a new meal system in place since the switch from Sodexo to Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as LMU’s new food service provider, students have been shuttling, swiping and navigating what dining options are available on campus.
In April 2026, the Lair Marketplace's closure was solved by food trucks and dining tents on Alumni Mall, where students could begin to try out the All-You-Care-To-Eat style that would be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. Now, food trucks remain on campus alongside the buffet-style dining hall temporarily located on the first floor of University Hall in Roski Dining Hall. However, LMU’s on-campus restaurants, convenience stores and cafes continue to offer services for the price of meal exchanges and dining dollars.
“The [Lion’s] Den is the closest food to freshmen right now besides QDOBA,” said Basel Thierry, philos...
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- Third spaces at LMU
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- After a day of walking back and forth from Del Rey South to the first floor of University Hall, students might desire something to get them out of the dorm and out of the classroom. Third places are locations outside of the home or workplace, usually at low cost, where people can meet, socialize and exist without the need of an invitation. These locations are becoming more difficult to find in a society that is continuing to prioritize digital interactions and a growing economy.
However, especially in a college environment like LMU, having a place to go where they can study, relax and socialize is a priority. On LMU’s campus, locations like William H. Hannon Library, the Lion’s Den and Sunken Garden are places students can congregate outside of traditional spaces, oftentimes without having to spend any money.
“I think we all need a place like a library or like a coffee shop to go and be the fullest expression of ourselves,” said John Jackson, head of o...
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- Third spaces for students should take first place
- Runtime
- 4:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Third spaces are external locations outside of the workplace or home where people can congregate, relax and exist without other restraints. Oftentimes at low costs and available to the public, third spaces allow for fun at a time when digital socialization and expenses are dominating the social scene. For college students, these places can look like a library, coffee shop or an empty patch of grass. Getting out of the dorm room or the classroom and having knowledge and access to these third spaces is a cornerstone in allowing growth in students' lives.
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- No Lair? No problem: Where to dine on campus
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Since the ongoing renovations of the Lair Marketplace and the switch from Sodexo to Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as LMU’s new food service provider, these dining developments require students to adapt to a new system, one that involves shuttles, meal swipes, meal exchanges and dining dollars. In light of these changes, The Loyolan is covering where and how all students can dine on campus.
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- LMU welcomes the Class of 2030
- Runtime
- 3:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Months of preparation culminated this past weekend as Student Affairs welcomed new members of the Lion pride to The Bluff with outdoor events, move-in help and opportunities for connection. From an involvement fair to a block party, the Class of 2030 was able to kick back and have some fun before their fall classes start.
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- On the attack: Inside LMU women's beach volleyball team
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- With trust and honesty at the center of this program, head coach of LMU women's beach volleyball, John Mayer, believes that maintaining these kinds of values produces a higher performance. Despite their loss to the Texas Longhorns this past weekend, the team continues to foster a learning environment that encourages risk taking and connection on and off the court. As LMU's beach volleyball season comes to an end, the team reflects on the culture they've created and the importance of vicarious joy.
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- The price of hosting the World Cup: LA residents on the outside looking in
- Runtime
- 5:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- While the FIFA World Cup 2026 hosting eight of its matches in Los Angeles might bring excitement for local football fans and economic stimulation, the effects for Angelenos might differ. When major events temporarily move into cities, upgrades in infrastructure, transportation and public spaces occur. While these changes can benefit the city, they often prioritize the needs of incoming tourists over the people who already live there. High ticket prices also exclude the average Los Angeles resident from being able to engage in the events happening in their backyards.
