Los Angeles Loyolan
On the attack: Inside LMU women's beach volleyball team
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- On the attack: Inside LMU women's beach volleyball team
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- 2 days ago
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- 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
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- 9 days ago
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- 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.
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- Block, light, rehearse: Alpha Psi Omega's 24-Hour Theatre production
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- 14 days ago
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- Pushing the limits of what is possible of live theatre, Alpha Psi Omega, LMU’s National Theatre Arts Honor Society, LMU's chapter of the National Theatre Arts Society, hosted their third 24-Hour Theatre event this past weekend on campus. Writers, directors and actors worked from 8 p.m. on Friday evening until 8 p.m. on Saturday night to produce and execute four unique plays. This production is not only an opportunity for students to showcase their talents, but also a way for performers to test their skills by collaborating in an unconventional environment.
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- How the digital age has transformed dating
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- 21 days ago
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- The limbo phase between talking and dating, recently coined as a "situationship," appears to be more and more common compared to committed relationships. Social media creates an "illusion of choice" and, in tandem with the disposable structure of matchmaking services such as Hinge and Tinder, the online search for connection begins to feel less like a human experience and more like a game.
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- The campus period problem
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- 23 days ago
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- Organizations such as Aunt Flow work to provide free supplies and initiatives aimed at combating period poverty on college campuses. Across LMU’s campus, these free period product stations have been installed in bathrooms to provide aid for students. The Loyolan went to almost every building on campus, counting which female and gender neutral public bathrooms were fully stocked, raising questions about how these resources can be better sustained for students who rely on them. While these initiatives aim to improve accessibility, challenges such as funding, staffing and long-term maintenance can impact their consistency.
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- Reel pride: Inside LMU’s Queer Film Fest
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- 1 month ago
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- On March 22, LGBT Student Services (LGBTSS) hosted Queer Film Fest, uplifting a select panel of films created by queer students. Through events such as this festival, LGBTSS aims to provide students with opportunities to appreciate queer art, inspiring community across campus.
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- Meet LMU's student EMTs
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- 1 month ago
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- LMU Emergency Medical Services is a volunteer student-run organization providing first aid and other emergency medical technician services from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily while the on-campus health center is closed. The program provides hands-on experience for students looking to enter the medical field, while also giving a way for students to give back to the LMU community. During their shifts, EMTs meet to test their equipment, then spend their time on call patrolling campus, doing homework and enjoying time with their coworkers.
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- Celebrating community at Han Tao's Chinese Cultural Night
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- 2 months ago
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- Han Tao, LMU’s Chinese and Chinese American student organization, brought together student vendors, club members and attendees in hopes of building one thing — community. Featuring performances from University of California, Los Angeles' lion dancing club and Han Tao’s executive board, the air was filled with excitement and conversation alongside activities such as mahjong and calligraphy. Through authenticity and community, the night not only helped appreciate Chinese culture but celebrated it.
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- For the love of the game: The comeback of LMU Women's Club Soccer
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- 2 months ago
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- When LMU Women's Club Soccer President Katelyn Haslebacher and Vice President Sydney Seipel reached out to the Club Sports Director, Raamen Bass, to reactivate the LMU Women's Club Soccer team in the fall, they sought out to build a community that encourages confidence not only on the field, but in the classroom, workplace and all aspects of life.
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- LMU's place in the Peanuts cinematic universe
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- 2 months ago
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- There are many connections between "Peanuts" and LMU, including a custom drawing for the Loyola Marymount in 1968, an LMU pennant in Charlie Brown’s 2002 Christmas Tales and an animation machine gifted to the School of Film and Television in 2005. Are these instances indicative of a special connection between "Peanuts" creator Charles M. Schulz and LMU or of his overall brand?
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- Where is the fastest Wi-Fi on LMU’s campus?
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- 2 months ago
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- Are LMU's classic campus study spots truly the best places to study in terms of network connection? With a constant cycle of assignments to complete, LMU students are seen all over campus using tablets and computers. In our digital age, what systems are in place that allow for fast Wi-Fi access and what influences their speeds? The Loyolan went around LMU to figure out what areas really are the best spots for connection on campus.
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- Editor-in-Chief Sabatino Stacchi shares his last meal
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- 2 months ago
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- From the warm sauce in an Italian household to the chill of a Baja Blast on a hot LA day, Sabatino Stacchi, Loyolan's new editor-in-chief and history and economics double major, discusses the ingredients he will combine to create a hardworking and productive newsroom.
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- Cut the filters: Why is the internet romanticizing 2016?
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- 2 months ago
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- A decade later, 2016 is back — or at least some of its trends are. Online conversations, parties and posts have been circulating from the era of 2016. Are we getting caught up in our rose-colored, Rio De Janeiro Instagram filters or was 2016 actually a simpler time?
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- Notes on scenes from campus
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- 3 months ago
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- "My life is like a movie," says LMU student, delete comma Jackson Oswald, history major and former Loyolan staffer. Watch as he breaks down scenes from his daily life on campus.
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- The abroad appeal
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- 3 months ago
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- From trying different foods, to jumping between countries and experiencing a different pace of life, the novelty of study abroad is what students claim to shape those few months into a transformative time.
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- What college students have to say about the 2026 Oscar nominations
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- 3 months ago
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- Ten films are nominated, but only one will earn the title of "Best Picture." The 2026 Oscar Nominations are out, and LMU School of Film and Television students have thoughts to share.
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- Why transferring was the best decision I’ve made
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- 3 months ago
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- Even through countless applications, meetings with counselors and fears of having to adapt to a new environment, transferring was the best decision I’ve made. No one path is linear, and whether coming into college as a transfer or a freshman, it's our outlook and involvement that shapes the college experience.
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- Conversation with a creator: LMU student premieres film at Sundance Film Festival 2026
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- 3 months ago
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- LMU screenwriting major, Jack Raese, talks about his upbringing, creative experiences and lessons learned in light of his documentary film "The Chimney Sweeper,” premiering at Sundance Film Festival 2026. The documentary film follows a descendent of the Nutcracker's creator, Marcus Füchtner, and his decision to give up on this 150-year-old tradition of taking over the Nutcracker.
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- What does generative AI video mean for media literacy?
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- 5 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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- 5 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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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- 6 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
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- 7 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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- 7 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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- 7 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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- 8 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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- 8 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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- 8 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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- 8 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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- 8 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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- 1 year 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?
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- 1 year 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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- 1 year 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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- 1 year 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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- 1 year 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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- 1 year 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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- 1 year 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.
