Los Angeles Loyolan
What does generative AI video mean for media literacy?
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- What does generative AI video mean for media literacy?
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- 2 months ago
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- Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) videos are making it more difficult to practice media literacy by distinguishing what’s real from what’s fake, whether that be a video of a celebrity eating pasta or animals jumping on trampolines. How are students navigating AI that so seamlessly blends into their everyday social media scrolling habits? As AI tools advance faster than media literacy education, what are the consequences for a generation learning to trust their own judgment online?
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- I saw the Bluff catching Santa Claus
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- 2 months ago
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- Watch the Bluff turn the tables this holiday by showing Mr. Claus how it feels to be seen when you’re sleeping and known when you’re awake.
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- Community: How a business survives 40 years
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- 2 months ago
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- What helps a business make it to 40 years? Tony Seruto, the owner of Tower Pizza, says it's the community. Seruto has spent nearly every day at Tower Pizza— excluding holidays — for the last 40 years. And to him, 40 years isn’t just an accomplishment, but a commitment to continue hosting a space for the community and regulars who dine there daily.
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- Are the Grammys still relevant?
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- 2 months ago
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- In November, the nominations for the 2026 Grammys were announced. With predictable names such as Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga being featured over five times each, there has been plentiful online discourse pertaining to the Grammys' history of favoritism and questionable voting practices.
We talked to Lions about their predictions, opinions and who they believe should, or shouldn’t, take home a Grammy in February.
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- A look into LMU's emergency protocols
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- 2 months ago
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- Students on The Bluff received alerts in the form of text messages, emails and calls about police activity and a ‘potential threat’ on campus on Oct. 21. In response, some students reported feeling safe on campus while others expressed uncertainty about recommended practices taken during potential and active threats. The Loyolan looked into LMU’s protocol for emergency scenarios, current facility safety and the resulting student sentiment.
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- Fresh as Flowers: The brains behind the bouquets
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- 2 months ago
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- Whether anonymous or not, the LMU student business “Fresh as Flowers” allows for students to spread kindness to one another by sending each other floral bouquets. The business was founded by freshman entrepreneurship majors, Parker Semenza and Ryan Zahri. Together they create arrangements in their dorm and aim to make this act of kindness more accessible to the community of students on campus.
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- A dive into the Burns and Leavey Foundations
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- 2 months ago
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- Anyone who takes a few minutes to walk around campus will notice a few names that show up more than once: Burns and Leavey. Yet, who are the faces behind the buildings we see everyday? From gifts that have allowed for the development of housing and educational buildings on campus to funding programs and scholarships, the Burns and Leavey foundations have grown beyond just being representative of the wealth or service of the person and their family's name. While foundations that donate to colleges can differ in missions and projects that they support, the Burns and Leavey foundations have been influential in helping build LMU into the campus it is today.
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- 60 Second Lectures: "At a Crossroads" — Dr. Jodi Finkel
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- 2 months ago
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- Dr. Jodi Finkel speaks for the Fall 2025 edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme: "At a Crossroads."
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- 60 Second Lectures: "At a Crossroads" — Prof. Nathan Kweku John
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- 2 months ago
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- Prof. Nathan Kweku John speaks for the Fall 2025 edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme: "At a Crossroads."
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- 60 Second Lectures: "At a Crossroads" — Dr. Jared Coleman
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- 2 months ago
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- Dr. Jared Coleman speaks for the Fall 2025 edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme: "At a Crossroads."
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- 60 Second Lectures: "At a Crossroads" — Dr. Sarah Emanuel
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- 2 months ago
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- Dr. Sarah Emanuel speaks for the Fall 2025 edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme: "At a Crossroads."
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- 60 Second Lectures: "At a Crossroads" — Dr. Nicholas Russell
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- 2 months ago
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- Dr. Nicholas Russell speaks for the Fall 2025 edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme: "At a Crossroads."
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- 60 Second Lectures: "At a Crossroads" — Introduction
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- 2 months ago
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- On Wednesday October 29th, The Los Angeles Loyolan and University Honors Program hosted the Fall 2025 edition of 60 Second Lectures, focusing on the theme “At a Crossroads: Choices That Shape Us.”
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- Yes, it's November. Yes, I'm putting up my Christmas tree.
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- 2 months ago
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- Now that Halloween has passed, it's time to get festive. While some might argue to wait until after Thanksgiving, colorful lights and joyful music are too exciting to put off for a single day. By celebrating early, people can actually have improved moods and college students can spend more time spreading holiday cheer instead of being swamped by pre-break finals.
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- Identity Crisis: Gen Z and the shift to the right — Documentary
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- 3 months ago
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- What happens when a generation assumed to be reliable Democratic voters begins to break from expectation and shift to the right? A year after Election Day 2024, commentators, politicos, activists and politicians attempt to make sense of Gen Z’s turn away from Democrats, and try to answer the question: Was Gen Z’s shift to the right a 2024 anomaly, or is it the future?
Featuring Hasan Piker, Dana Bash, Karl Rove and more, “Identity Crisis: Gen Z and the shift to the right” — presented by the Los Angeles Loyolan and Project Citizen — is out now.
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- Identity Crisis: Gen Z and the shift to the right — Trailer
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- 3 months ago
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- What happens when a generation assumed to be reliable Democratic voters begins to break from expectation and shift to the right? A year after Election Day 2024, commentators, politicos, activists and politicians attempt to make sense of Gen Z’s turn away from Democrats, and try to answer the question: Was Gen Z’s shift to the right a 2024 anomaly, or is it the future?
Featuring Hasan Piker, Dana Bash, Karl Rove and more, “Identity Crisis: Gen Z and the shift to the right” — presented by the Los Angeles Loyolan and Project Citizen — premieres on November 5 on the Loyolan’s website and YouTube channel.
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- The hunting of Hannon
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- 3 months ago
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- BLUFF: Ghost hunter Sean Curtin has had enough with ghost hunting intern Sahiba Dhillon’s "ghosts aren’t real" attitude and brings in the Bluff team to go on a ghost hunting investigation in the Hannon Apartments. What started as a joke soon spirals into a night full of chaos and horror. Watch the Bluff embark on their mission in the hunting of Hannon.
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- ASLMU sustainability: Cleaning up LMU and sparking a greener future
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- From clean ups on the beach to The Bluff, the ASLMU Sustainability Team works to create projects and goals that focus on reaching a more sustainable and clean campus community. The committee hopes to reduce campus waste while promoting awareness and understanding of sustainable habits to garner more engagement and change in eco-friendly practices.
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- Trump’s big beautiful bill is here to stay — what does it mean for students?
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- 4 months ago
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- President Donald Trump recently signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, Independence Day. But what does it mean for college students? Colleges that serve students who require federal aid to attend university may face challenges with academic program funding rates, federal loans and taxes. For students, that could mean less programs in the future or reduced funding for the remaining programs. Additionally, the amount students are able to borrow in federal loans will be limited starting July 2026.
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- Zingo Tacos: Every bite tells their story
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- 4 months ago
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- Made with love, built on hustle. Every Wellness Wednesday, Zingo Tacos brings their authentic Mexican menu from El Sereno to LMU. Family-run since 1992, their goal is to make every customer feel like family.
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- Designing for a college campus: An architect's perspective
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- 4 months ago
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- From Sacred Heart Chapel to the beach volleyball courts, architect David Weaver has contributed to over 200 building projects on LMU’s Westchester campus. He started doing work for the University when an executive from the Los Angeles Times started working for at LMU and suggested Weaver as an architect for the University. The Loyolan stopped by his house to learn about his process and tour his personalized office.
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- The irony behind the ‘Performative Male’
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- 4 months ago
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- "Performative" has taken on a new meaning to describe the type of man who would drink matcha, listen to Clairo using wired headphones and read the feminist literature that he keeps in his tote bag. While archetypes for men are nothing we haven't seen before, this trend poses greater questions about gender performance and the irony of putting on an act in a digital age.
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- Inside LMU’s updated recreation center
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- 4 months ago
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- Over the summer, the Burns Recreation Center has been making strides towards renovating amenities for its members. From redesigning the floor plan to adding new equipment such as additional squat racks, actions toward improvement have been taken in response to student feedback.
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- Ask a senior, tell a freshman
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- 5 months ago
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- At senior sunrise, the Loyolan asked the class of 2026 students to give advice to their freshman self, and the class of 2029 to ask their future senior self any question. While no one can visit the past or predict four years of college, we can give some advice to those who will walk a similar path. Reflect with LMU seniors on their last four years and see the ambitions of first-year students in this conversation with their future and past selves.
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- There is a ‘demographic cliff’ threatening college enrollment numbers
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- 5 months ago
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- Experts have predicted the number of high school students applying to college over the next 15 years will decrease dramatically. LMU is one of these institutions, and is preparing for the imminent decrease in student enrollment by taking action to remain relevant in a higher education landscape that is becoming more competitive.
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- An LMU senior’s final farewell
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- 9 months ago
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- As her time on the Bluff wraps up, watch senior reporter Olivia Palombo's final farewell to the place that changed her life.
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- What will happen if the Department of Education closes?
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- On March 20, President Donald Trump enacted on one of his many policy promises by signing an executive order to close the Department of Education. However, if Congressional approval is required to dismantle the department, how likely is it that Trump's order will take effect? And if this department does end up closing, what will happen to student loans and education across the country?
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- What is Real ID?
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- 9 months ago
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- If you have a domestic flight booked after May 7, make sure to check if you have a Real ID, otherwise you may not be able to fly. In 2005, Congress passed the Real ID Act as a way to prevent fraud and improve security after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. While it is not a new process, it may cause some confusion amongst those planning to travel home for the summer.
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- Setting records: The Lions bring home another WCC title
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- 9 months ago
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- "Pressure is a privilege," said John Mayer, head coach of the LMU beach volleyball team. LMU beach volleyball sealed their sixth consecutive West Coast Conference (WCC) Tournament win on April 25, right before they departed for the NCAA Championship playoffs this weekend. If the Lions continue to dominate, they will have a good shot of taking home the title.
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- Fizz: The problem with anonymous posting
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- 9 months ago
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- Fizz sucks. According to their website, Fizz was built to “fight college loneliness,” but anyone who’s opened the app can see it’s the exact opposite. Fizz markets itself as a space for community and connection, however, its use of anonymity instead fosters an environment for rumors, targeted posts and harassment to thrive.
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- An indie band's journey to the Troubadour
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- 9 months ago
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- The boys are back. Midfield Avenue, a beloved band by LMU students, recently took the stage at the Troubadour on April 19. To perform (switch to "Performing" at one of Billboard's Top 5 clubs to play in the U.S., the band put in hours of dedication, had an unbreakable bond and an unconditional love for music.
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- What does being president mean on the Bluff?
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- 9 months ago
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- After serving LMU since 2017, Thomas Poon, Ph.D., the current executive vice president and provost, will officially become president of LMU on June 1, 2025. The Loyolan’s editor-in-chief, Sarah Hutter, sat down for an interview with President-elect Poon to discuss his goals for his tenure, from supporting students’ First Amendment rights to showing up to Wellness Wednesday.
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- Celebrating Earth Day: LMU's green contributions
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- 9 months ago
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- While the world celebrates Earth Day, LMU dedicates the month of April to advocate, teach and inspire environmental innovation, consciousness and deeds. Since 1990, Earth Month celebrations on campus have been possible because of Green LMU and its efforts that have brought nationally recognized success to the University. To continue the celebration, the Loyolan explored LMU’s green history and spoke with the director of Green LMU and the Center for Urban Resilience (CURes) to see what progress has been made for LMU’s carbon neutrality promise.
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- Meet LMU’s 17th President: Thomas Poon, Ph.D.
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- 9 months ago
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- After being announced as LMU’s 17th president, current Executive Vice President and Provost Thomas Poon, Ph.D., sat down with the Loyolan for his first long form interview.
Poon will be taking the reins at LMU during a tumultuous time in the University's 100+ year history, as institutions of higher education face increasing scrutiny from the U.S. Government. The president-elect intends to protect social justice on campus, asserting that, "it's part of our DNA." Poon will continue to serve out his current role as executive vice president and provost until he assumes the president on June 1, 2025.
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- 'Live, Laugh, LIVE': bits of news
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- 9 months ago
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- Knock knock, news there? The Loyolan presents “Live, Laugh, LIVE,” the pre-recorded news show you’ve all been waiting for. From a new LMU housing project to finally solving the mystery of Bigfoot, the Bluff is here to report on news of the utmost importance. Tune in for a whirlwind of entertainment and don't forget to live, laugh and don't stop laughing.
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- What matters most: Jesuits reflect on hope in 2025 as Easter approaches
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- 10 months ago
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- In 2025, amid constant change and ongoing disasters, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. With the year barely half over, the Jesuits reflect on the importance of fostering community, love and hope in our lives, both on campus and throughout Los Angeles, as Easter approaches.
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- Waymos on college campuses
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- 10 months ago
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- Waymo, the autonomous ride-hailing service, has expanded its range into the Westchester area, providing LMU students with a new option for getting a ride. With driverless vehicles on a college campus, there will be obvious safety concerns and user hesitations, but so far, Waymos haven’t caused any issues on LMU's campus.
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- Meet D’Anthony Yates and Isla Del Carlo: Your new ASLMU president and vice president
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- 10 months ago
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- On March 27, the Associated Students of Loyola Marymount University's incoming president and vice president pair was announced: biology major D’Anthony Yates and international relations and sociology double major Isla Del Carlo. Their campaign slogan, “Empower, expand, and evolve,” encapsulates the presidential pair's goal of voicing student opinions.
“I can’t think of two people who love LMU more,” said Yates.
Filmed and edited by Hayley Harris, video intern.
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- 100 Lions: ‘Smooth operator’ Dr. Clarence Shields Jr. (E63)
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- 10 months ago
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- Dr. Clarence Shields Jr. ('62) is a pioneering member of the world-renowned Kerlan-Jobe Institute and the founder of Team HEAL, a school-based program providing athletic training and medical care to students at underserved high schools in Los Angeles.
He’s been practicing medicine for nearly 59 years and explained that the value of service to others was instilled in him from his Jesuit education, most notably at Loyola High School and Loyola University.
Watch the video to learn about his career as an orthopedic surgeon, his time with the Los Angeles Rams, LMU and the legacy he’s created through service and philanthropy.
Shot and edited by Olivia Palombo, senior reporter
Camera assistance from Coleman Standifer, video producer
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- LMU's Special Games: Fostering connection and community
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Join us as we explore LMU’s 48th annual Special Games. A day full of connection and friendship, brought to life by the Center for Service and Action and sponsors such as the LA Rams, Skechers and The LA84 Foundation. The “Big Day” included an opening ceremony, torchbearer and an arts and crafts sensory tent. The Special Games concluded with a medal ceremony for all 150 participants.
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- The Bluff gets severed
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- 10 months ago
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- Ever wish you could get out of doing your homework or skip that test you didn’t study for? Now you can! The Bluff’s brand new “severance” procedure allows students to escape the classroom and live their college lives outside of academics.
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- OPINION: Being Muslim in today's America
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- 10 months ago
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- After Sep. 11, 2001, religious prejudice — specifically against Islam — soared. Assistant Opinion Editor Lila Sepici shares her experiences and thoughts on America’s silent — yet loud — religious discrimination and how religion has become weaponized against certain groups.
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- Meet LMU's lifelong ambassador to nature, Lisa Fimiani
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Meet Lisa Fimiani, Drollinger environmental fellow, as she informs the Loyolan about her career working for LMU’s Center for Urban Resilience (CURes). The Loyolan captured Fimiani’s day-to-day at the Ballona Discovery Park, as she narrates her journey over the past 38 years working at the Ballona Watershed. Fimiani shares the impact that conservation has had on the natural areas around the LMU community and Westchester area.
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- Breaking down LMU's response to Trump's DEI demands
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- 10 months ago
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- The administration of President Donald Trump is cracking down on the allocation of federal funds. With that, many departments, programs and initiatives within universities are at risk of being gutted — diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) being top among those. But, what exactly is DEI? And how has LMU reacted to recent orders at the hands of the Trump administration?
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- From LMU to UCLA: Following the blood from the blood drive
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- 11 months ago
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- Crimson Circle hosted a blood drive on campus to encourage people from the Westchester community to donate blood and help save lives. The Loyolan had the opportunity to follow the blood and understand what happens after donors leave.
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- Behind the curtain: LMU's Del Rey Players
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- 11 months ago
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- The Del Rey Players performed William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from Feb. 14-16, and Feb. 20-23. While a lot of attention may be directed to the play itself, there's a lot that happens before the curtains open. The Loyolan went behind the scenes as the cast and crew prepared for their last show.
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- Bold, bright and proud: LMU’s Pride Fest
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- 11 months ago
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- LMU’s annual Pride Fest brings together students, performers and organizers in a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and inclusion. From live music to face painting, the event highlights the representation and presence of queer life on campus. Organized by Mane Entertainment, LGBT Student Services and the Residence Hall Association, Pride Fest reflects a collaborative effort to uplift and support LMU’s LGBTQ+ community.
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- "We Are What We Need": Celebrating BHM at LMU with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
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- 11 months ago
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- On Feb. 10, 2025, the Office of Black Student Services, in collaboration with the African American Studies department at LMU invited Marc Lamont Hill, Ph.D, as the Black History Month keystone speaker for the LMU community. The speech discussed to understand inequalities through social, historical, cultural and political frameworks for social justice.
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- From the Bluff to the big stage: Keera Kittles on dancing at the Grammys
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- 11 months ago
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- From the Bluff to "The Tonight Show" and Grammy Awards, Keera Kittles is a force in the dance world. On Feb. 2, Kittles performed at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Kittles started her dance career at two years old after her parents enrolled her in lessons. Her philosophy to take her craft "less seriously” has landed her high success and praise.
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- 20 questions with incoming editor-in-chief Sarah Hutter
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- 11 months ago
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- From ballet dancer to newsroom leader, get to know incoming editor-in-chief Sarah Hutter as she answers 20 rapid-fire questions with news intern Erica Manzo.
