Los Angeles Loyolan
South Asian Students Association's Holi festival brings students together in colorful celebration
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- South Asian Students Association's Holi festival brings students together in colorful celebration
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- 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 Drishti Jhangiani, one of the event organizers, and some of the participants who all shared their excitement about seeing this event happening on campus.
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- Recent non-student visitors cause students and staff to question open-campus policy
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- 5:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Since 2011, LMU has maintained an open-campus policy, barring the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means the general public can enter the gates during daytime hours and make use of the space and even some buildings such as libraries and recreational facilities.
However, several interactions around campus have recently caused students and staff to consider whether this policy is currently working as intended.
Twitter(150c): Some recent events involving off-campus visitors on campus have led students and staff to question LMU’s long-standing open campus policy.
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- Will you let AI choose your political party?
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t going anywhere, and it is beginning to take root in politics. With the rise of AI apps helping people answer all sorts of questions, a new niche has emerged where AI helps voters select which political party they should vote for. But are people actually going to be using them? Project E2024’s executive producer, Sarah Hutter, asked college students what they think about these new apps and whether they’ll use them to make a decision of a lifetime.
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- Isang Bansa brings Filipino culture to the Bluff
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- 5:28
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Sunday, April 7, Isang Bansa, the Filipino cultural club, hosted their annual Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN). From traditional folk dances to plates of food, Isang Bansa provided the LMU community with a taste of Filipino culture. Explore how the passionate members of Isang Bansa embrace their culture through PCN.
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- Mane Entertainment hosts LMU’s first Renaissance Fair
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Friday, March 22, Mane Entertainment hosted an on-campus Renaissance Fair with food, vendors and activities. Hayden Brown, video director, took to the streets of Alumni Mall to see just what all they had in store for the LMU community.
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- Politics on Palm Walk: How old is too old for Gen Z’s ideal presidential candidate? #2024elections
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- With the 2024 presidential candidates reaching the same age as Gen Z’s grandparents, do young voters believe a cutoff is needed? How old is too old?
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- Politics on Palm Walk: How old is too old for Gen Z’s ideal presidential candidate?
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- At the time of the 2024 presidential election, Joe Biden will be 81, and Donald Trump will be 78. That's older than any previous presidential candidates. Politicians may have always seemed old to many Generation Z voters, but looking at the upcoming presidential candidates, this age gap is bigger than ever. Does the age of a president matter to Gen Z when voting? The Loyolan asked students on LMU’s campus how old their ideal president would be and if an age cap on the presidency should be put in place.
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- Students keeping students safe — inside LMU EMS #college #ems
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- As members of LMU EMS, student EMTs break down how they manage a demanding line of work amidst juggling time with friends, midterms and a decent night’s sleep.
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- Students keeping students safe — inside LMU EMS
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Rigorous training, 15-hour shifts and late-night calls — all of these are familiar to LMU EMS, a student-run organization of volunteer EMTs. Both trainees and veterans of the program share in one common goal: to provide quality first-response care for students, faculty and visitors on campus.
Listen to student EMTs share how they manage this demanding line of work amidst juggling time with friends, clubs, midterms and a decent night’s sleep.
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- LMU students share where they want commencement to be held
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Feb. 19, LMU announced a multi-year relocation plan to move commencement from the Westchester Campus. Loyolan Editor-in-Chief Olivia Palombo and Video Director Hayden Brown asked students, “Where do you think commencement will be held, and where do you want commencement to be held?” to get their thoughts.
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- Classics and Archaeology brings the ancient Near East to life
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Explore the interactive opportunities that the classics and archaeology department provides for students passionate about the past.
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- Classics and Archaeology brings the ancient Near East to life
- Runtime
- 4:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Last semester, the classics and archaeology department held a course focusing on the curation and exhibition of 30 artifacts from the ancient city of Ugarit, in what is now Syria. These artifacts are now temporarily displayed on the top floor of the William H. Hannon Library. Explore the hands-on opportunities that the classics and archaeology department provides for students passionate about history.
Produced, shot and edited by Donovan Decano, video intern
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- The road to lip sync
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- 4:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- With stunning performances and an enthusiastic crowd of parents, the Greek Life Lip Sync and Stroll Off is one of the hallmark events of Family Weekend. In preparation for this competition, each fraternity and sorority intensively prepares a set of choreographed dance performances. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsal process behind the beloved Greek Life tradition.
Produced, shot and edited by Donovan Decano, videographer
Additional assistance from Nolan Nguyen, video coordinator
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- Students for Justice in Palestine honor civilian casualties in Gaza with candlelight vigil
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The LMU chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine organized a vigil on Monday, Feb. 12 in recognition of the civilian death toll in the Gaza Strip. Members of the organization planted red, green, black and white flags on Regents Terrace to visualize the number of Palestinian noncombatants, including journalists and children, who have been killed in the since violent conflict was rekindled in the region on Oct. 7, 2023.
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- Politics on Palm Walk: Dating deal-breakers
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- 5:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Finding a valentine during an election year is no walk in the park. Politics have become a notorious dating deal breaker – voting red, voting blue or not voting at all could very well break up potential pairings. To celebrate the season of love, we went on Palm Walk to talk to LMU students about their political dating deal-breakers.
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- Amani Vs. Athlete Episode 2: Men's Rugby
- Runtime
- 5:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- After her tumultuous failure on the basketball court, assistant sports editor Amani Rivers has pivoted to the men's rugby team. Through a rigorous tryout, can she snag a spot on the roster?
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- Student-athletes respond to the abrupt discontinuation of their programs
- Runtime
- 7:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Jan. 23, LMU Athletics announced the discontinuation of six Division I sports following the 2023-24 season. This decision affected the careers of 115 student-athletes. Shaken by this news, seven impacted student-athletes voice their frustrations and reflect on their future careers.
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- Meet Outdoor Iggy: Our 2024 bobblehead
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Since the mid-2000s, the Los Angeles Loyolan has produced and distributed a themed bobblehead every year during First Amendment Week. This year, we are excited to announce the addition of a brand-new theme to the rotation: Outdoor Iggy. The first 500 students who attend the Feb. 10 LMU men's basketball game will receive a free Outdoor Iggy bobblehead.
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- End of an era: women's swim team reconciles with program cancellation
- Runtime
- 5:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Tuesday, Jan. 23, LMU Athletics announced that it would be discontinuing six varsity programs at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. Among the cut programs is the women's swim team, which held its final home meet just days after the announcement. Swimmers from the team describe how it felt to receive the news, as well as the range of emotions they experienced at their last home competition.
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- A closer look at Sunday Mornin’ Swim Club, a budding campus tradition
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- New to the Bluff this semester, the Sunday Mornin’ Swim Club invites students to take a freezing plunge into the ocean to meet new friends and mentally reset for the week ahead.
Over the weekend, the club had its first event at Toes Beach — just a 10-minute drive from campus — with a turnout of over 20 students, friends and strangers alike.
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- 73 Questions with incoming editor-in-chief Olivia Palombo
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- 3:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Get an exclusive look at the Loyolan newsroom and meet the incoming editor-in-chief, Olivia Palombo, as she shares her hopes and dreams in entering the new role. Watch the Vogue-style interview to learn more about her story.
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- How well is ASLMU'S "Virtual Wellness" program?
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Just last year, the Virtual Wellness program was formed by ASLMU's Vice President of Student Wellness and senior political science major Bailey Woinarowicz. Now, a year after its installation, are students taking advantage of it?
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- The perpetually broken escalators of University Hall
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- 4:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Anyone who is a regular of University Hall has encountered this problem: a non-functional escalator. While this inconvenience may seem insignificant, the repetition of these breakages elicits strong reactions from students and faculty alike. With the top escalator from the fourth to the third floor being cordoned off since December, it’s high time to answer the question: What’s the deal with the U-Hall escalators?
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- Is "defund the police" dead?
- Runtime
- 8:40
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- In the summer of 2020, support for the abolishment of the police was soaring. The “defund the police” movement sought to drastically change the approach to crime in America, which has a long history of politicization. But a few months later, traces of the protest were being covered up and ignored. So what happened? Is “defund the police” dead?
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- Home for the holidays: LMU students reflect on a semester abroad
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- 6:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Every semester, masses of students pack up, say goodbye to their loved ones and fly thousands of miles away to pursue their education overseas. Although the idea may seem a little daunting, studying abroad is widely considered one of the most eye-opening experiences a young adult can have. So, what’s the big deal?
Sit down by the fire, grab a mug of hot cocoa and listen to two returning LMU students recount their experiences from their time abroad. Through the highs and lows, culture shock and cold weather, Jordan Furuta, a sophomore Civil Engineering major, and Raymond Jorgensen, a junior Film, TV and Media Studies major, believe that taking that leap is absolutely worth it.
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- Mixology at LMU: Holiday cocktails (and mocktails) to ring out the semester
- Runtime
- 7:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Finals week is a stressful time for everyone. At a time when the responsibilities of being a college student feel almost too much to bear, it's all the more important to take some time to treat yourself. This finals season, video intern and cocktail correspondent Ian Belton invites you to unleash your inner mixologist with three holiday-themed drinks.
Chapter Times
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Blizzard on the Bluff
2:22 - Coconut Cachaça Nog
3:28 - Eggnog
5:38 - Hot Buttered Rum
7:16 - Recap
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- Free mugs: A beloved Christmas Tree Lighting tradition
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- During this year’s Christmas Tree Lighting, students crowded Sunken Gardens in pursuit of a beloved commodity: a free mug. Each year, ASLMU hands out free mugs to commemorate the Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration — and students go wild for them. Join video intern Donovan Decano as they delve into the fanfare surrounding around these souvenirs.
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- How do you celebrate the holidays in California?
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The holiday season is here. But, instead of snow and reindeer, California residents have palm trees and sunshine. So, The Loyolan spoke to LMU's passionate student body about their vibrant holiday traditions, and then ventured out onto the streets of Los Angeles to prove that celebrating Christmas is possible, despite the conflicting weather.
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- LMU comes together for Palestinian history talk
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- 8:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Nov. 14, the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA) held a panel on the contemporary history of Palestine in cooperation with eight academic departments, Muslim Student Life, and the Arab Student Association. Students heard from professor emeritus of history Najwa al-Qattan, Ph.D., professor of theological studies Gil Klein, Ph.D., and professor of theological studies Amir Hussain, Ph.D. on a variety of issues pertaining to the region and the conditions which proceeded the current conflict.
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- Leticia Stassi 'is LMU personified'
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- LMU made a landmark hiring decision 23 years ago, though nobody knew it at the time. In the ensuing decades, however, Leticia Stassi, senior administrative coordinator of physics, has repeatedly demonstrated to her peers that she is an indispensable fixture of the University community through her work in undergraduate admissions, student affairs, alumni relations and the physics department.
“For a lot of people, LMU and [Stassi] are synonymous. She represents everything that we want our University to represent. She is LMU personified. Her spirit on our campus will be lost, but it will never be gone,” said Marianna Villa (‘00), associate vice president of External Relations and Partnerships, who worked with Stassi in alumni relations.
With her retirement quickly approaching, Stassi's friends and colleagues reflected on her remarkable contributions to the University community in this one-of-a-kind 100 Lions featurette.
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- History in the palm of your hand: The postcard collections at the William H. Hannon Library
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- 4:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Department of Archives and Special Collections at the William H. Hannon Library possesses one of the largest publicly accessible postcard collections in the United States. Neatly cataloged in the library archives, the collection contains over one million pieces that visually document the 19th century to the present day. How did these postcards get to LMU? Join the Loyolan's Donovan Decano and the archives staff as they explore this vast collection of niche artifacts.
Produced, shot and edited by Donovan Decano, video intern
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- Why do we have a piece of the Berlin Wall?
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- We've all seen it: the massive, spray-painted slab of concrete sitting just outside the Lair Marketplace. But, what does it mean to walk past such a monumental piece of history everyday? Who better to ask than international shipping specialist W. Guy Fox, the man who brought it to us.
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- 2023 Loyolan Kickball Extravaganza
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Oct. 28, the Los Angeles Loyolan hosted its first-ever Kickball Extravaganza and Halloweekend Spooktacular. The event featured a heated game of kickball against the Santa Monica College newspaper, The Corsair, live music provided by the LMU Recovery Band, a campus tour, lunch and more!
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- The Loyola Marymount merger, through an archival lens
- Runtime
- 5:30
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- It’s been 50 years since the women of Marymount College and the men of Loyola University officially came together to form Loyola Marymount University, but how did this merger really come to be? In an effort to learn more about the merging institutions, enterprise reporter Cerys Davies visited the William H. Hannon Library Department of Archives and Special Collections. From the very first letters sent between the institutions to student life brochures and old clippings from the Los Angeles Loyolan, this look into the archives tells the story of this momentous time in LMU’s history.
Shot and edited by Nolan Nguyen, video coordinator
Produced by Cerys Davies, enterprise reporter
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- Where to run: three scenic routes just beyond LMU’s gates
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Exercise is instrumental in maintaining physical and mental health. The gym on campus can get crowded during peak hours, however. What are the other alternatives for working out besides the gym? Join video intern Donovan Decano as they explore three scenic and accessible running routes just beyond LMU’s gates.
Produced, shot and edited by Donovan Decano, video intern
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- Students boycott Starbucks in support of Palestine
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- 5:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Students gathered in front of the Starbucks located near the entrance of William H. Hannon Library on Wednesday, Nov. 1, and urged other students to boycott Starbucks after the coffee company sued its union for trademark infringement over a post expressing solidarity with Palestine on the Starbucks Workers United's X account.
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- Where's Buster? The campus therapy dog's road to recovery
- Runtime
- 3:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- After months spent recovering from an ACL injury and subsequent surgery, Buster, LMU therapy dog and campus icon, is on the mend. Eddie Siebert, S.J., Buster’s caretaker and rector of the Jesuit Community, along with SPS administrative coordinators Angie Blanco-Perez and Alan Reyes, open up about the impact of Buster’s absence on the LMU community.
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- Beach accessibility at LMU: how close is the Beach?
- Runtime
- 4:03
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The ocean is one of the most visible landmarks seen from The Bluff, but getting to the beach isn’t as effortless as it looks. How often do students engage with the beaches that are just beyond The Bluff?
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- Is the dismount zone actually making our campus safer?
- Runtime
- 6:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- It's been 12 years since Public Safety implemented the infamous dismount zone; but is it really fostering a safer campus environment? According to frequent bikers and skaters, we'd be better off with bike lanes.
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- Amani vs. Athlete Episode 1: Men's Basketball
- Runtime
- 5:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Asst. sports editor Amani Rivers goes head-to-head with the LMU men's basketball team in a treacherous game of HORSE. Can she take the win and get a spot on the roster?
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- Politics on Palm Walk: Could Taylor Swift swing the 2024 election?
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Taylor Swift led more than 35,000 people to register to vote last month with just a simple message on her Instagram story. Considering her impact on young voters, does she have the power to influence the outcome of the 2024 election? We interviewed LMU students on Palm Walk to find out!
Produced and edited by Ali Gagliardi
Filmed by Rylee Davis
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- LMU women’s basketball: Meet Head Coach Aarika Hughes
- Runtime
- 3:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- With seasoned players, a strong culture and relentless plays, head coach of the LMU women's basketball team Aarika Hughes is ready for this season. Check out the Lions during practice and hear Hughes' thoughts about the upcoming season.
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- Madness on the Bluff brings the heat
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This is Madness! LMU men’s and women’s basketball kicked off the start of the season on Thursday, Oct. 26, with live music, contests and a host of exciting prizes.
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- LMU hires crossing guard Albert McCoon after widespread community support
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Crossing guard Albert McCoon is officially an LMU employee, thanks to the widespread advocacy efforts of the LMU community in his support. He will now be earning $21 per hour for his work on the Bluff, which is over $4 more than his previous third-party compensation at Parking Company of America.
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- Kellyanne Conway on "the media's obsession" with Donald Trump
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The former campaign manager and counselor to Donald Trump attended the second Republican presidential debate and shared her thoughts on the media's failure to understand Trump's supporters.
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- Tim Scott on conservative voices on college campuses
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Presidential candidate and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott shared his thoughts on the importance of the First Amendment in the Spin Room following the second Republican presidential debate.
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- Vivek Ramaswamy on being the GOP's 'next generation candidate'
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy calls himself the “next generation candidate” and was the youngest of the seven candidates who participated in the second Republican presidential debate in Simi Valley, California.
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- Vivek Ramaswamy on raising the voting age to 25
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy shared his proposal to raise the voting age to 25 — unless young people pass a civics test, or serve in the military or as a first responder — in the Spin Room after the second Republican presidential debate.
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- Governor Gavin Newsom on his proposal for a 28th amendment
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently proposed a 28th constitutional amendment for "common sense" gun safety laws, while leaving the 2nd Amendment unchanged. The amendment would codify universal background checks, raise firearm purchase age to 21, a firearm purchase waiting period and a ban on the civilian purchase of assault weapons.
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- 60 Second Lectures: Is it the destination or the journey? Introduction
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Ellie Treon, a senior international relations major and copy editor at the Loyolan, and Noopur Barve, a sophomore biology and political science major, introduced the speakers at 60 Second Lectures.
