USC canceled its main stage commencement ceremony on Thursday, April 25. LMU confirmed that its commencement ceremonies will continue as scheduled. Read more...USC cancels ‘main stage’ commencement; LMU commencement to continue as planned
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Loyola Law School (LLS) is currently investigating a student conduct incident that occurred during an event featuring speakers from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Read more...Loyola Law School investigates ‘unprecedented’ student conduct during Israeli Defense Force speaker event
Olivia Silvester
Managing Editor
Elizabeth Carreño-Diaz, set to begin her duties on April 29, brings over a decade of campus safety experience to LMU. Read more...LMU welcomes new director of Public Safety
Matthew Smith
Asst. News Editor
I grew up listening to Taylor Swift, so was I just convincing myself I liked “The Tortured Poets Department” because of nostalgia?
Vivian Schafbuch
Life+Arts Editor
Despite its overwhelmingly positive ratings, "Hundreds of Beavers" has not received the attention it deserves for its unique look, innovative techniques and joke after joke that will leave you with hundreds of laughs. The Loyolan sat down with Mike Cheslik to discuss his new movie.
Sean Curtin
Asst. Bluff Editor
ASLMU and GreenLMU presented a student-run flea market with live music as one of the many Earth Month events around campus this April.
Camdree Lassi
Life+Arts Intern
The men’s club lacrosse team is headed to Tempe, Arizona this weekend after qualifying for the Southwestern Lacrosse Conference Playoffs. The team will face California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) this Saturday, April 27. The team has ended their regular season with a 10-3 record. Read more...'The Creator’s Game': Men’s club lacrosse heads to playoffs
As the 2023-24 school year wraps up, we must give mention to the monumental performances of some of LMU’s athletic teams in this past year. Read more...The stars of LMU Athletics’ 2023-24 season
Amani Rivers
Sports Editor
Division I sports involve a large number of students, yet some weren't recruited by their current school and have walked on to secure a roster spot. This process can look incredibly different depending on the sport and school. Read more...Refusing to walk away: What it's like to walk onto a Division I sports team
Daniel Petrucelli
Sports Intern
Throughout history, university students have been at the forefront of resistance movements. The Greensboro Sit-In, the Black Student Strike of 1969, the Anti-War movement — all examples of college students stepping up to incite change when the world isn’t listening.
Mateo-Luis Planas
Opinion Editor
Due to her support of Palestine amidst the devastation in Gaza, USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum has been removed from speaking on commencement day — which was entirely canceled on April 25 — citing alleged safety concerns. USC’s choice to disrespect their own students is unjustifiable.
Melody Mulugeta
Asst. Opinion Editor
Everyone is well aware of the fact that it is a stressful time here at the Bluff. Adding to the unimaginable workload and an extremely tight schedule, Lions have to also worry about packing up and cleaning their dorms while also having to be moved out just 24 hours after their last final.
Lila Sepici
Opinion Intern
LMU’s tuition is set to increase by 5.85% for the 2024-25 academic year. Annoyed, students have already started cracking jokes on social media about the reason behind the increase. Fortunately, with the tuition increase, students can expect tote bags, extra teeth and Lair coupons.
Daniela Rapp
Asst. Bluff Editor
As a college-educated person, there is nothing I care more about than fame. I don’t know who this John Legend is. He seems more like a myth to me.
Colin Browning
Bluff Editor
I’ll fill out as many pre-check-out forms as you want. Someone, anyone, please just let me go.
Sean Curtin
Asst. Bluff Editor
As the school year draws to a close, the Loyolan has asked three senior staff members to reflect on their time as a Lion and share some of their fondest memories at LMU and what they will miss most about campus.
Ahead of tuition increases, the 2023-24 school year marked the most expensive year to attend LMU. With chronic absenteeism on the rise, the Loyolan’s Kylie Clifton calculated the cost of skipping with current tuition figures then took to Palm Walk to ask students about their outlook on ditch…
Nathan Malenke
Video Intern
Kylie Clifton
UI/UX Coordinator
It’s finals season. Like everyone else, the Bluff desk rigorously prepares for their own final exam.
Colin Browning
Bluff Editor
Daniela Rapp
Asst. Bluff Editor
Sean Curtin
Asst. Bluff Editor
Will Bozman
Asst. Bluff Editor
Ella Johnson
Bluff Intern
The Office of the Registrar notified students via email on March 26 that students’ personal information — including mailing addresses, email addresses and GPAs — was shared with a third party, the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), without students’ knowledge. The Loyolan wen…
Hayden Brown
Video Director
Federico Velez
Video Intern
Julia King
Interim Asst. Managing Editor
In this episode, we discuss whether or not LMU should implement a free rideshare program.
Emma Russell
Audio Intern
Judy Dainton
Opinion Intern
This episode breaks down the recent non-tenure track protest.
Grace DiMattia
Audio Intern
Emma Russell
Audio Intern
Emerson Eby
Audio Director
In the final episode of How to @ LMU, Athena Cheris, life+arts asst. editor, talks with Lorianne Harrison-Reyes, Community of Care (COC) case manager, and Father Eddie Siebert, S.J., Buster's owner, to find out how to take care of yourself at LMU.
Athena Cheris
Asst. Life+Arts Editor
Emerson Eby
Audio Director
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Students and supporters marched from Alumni Mall to the Office of the President in University Hall to deliver their petition on Wednesday, April 24.
At the end of an important chapter, two friends look back and consider the odds.
Fizz has its own culture in the app, and it can either lift you up or tear you down.
Ren Martino
Asst. Cartoon Editor
The Cartoon team at the Loyolan dove into new perspectives of campus over the past few weeks with some artistic flair.
Claire Wilson
Cartoon Editor
Aaron Magee
Cartoon Intern
Ren Martino
Asst. Cartoon Editor
There’s a history of scandals and legal cases with past presidents, but no other former president has faced criminal charges. But do Trump supporters care? Read more...Implications of young Trump supporters' disregard for his legal cases
Sam Berry
E2024 Intern
Despite what people like to think, everyone judges others’ looks. Politicians are no exception to these judgements. Will young voters follow the same trends of rating politicians based on their appearance? Read more...Presidential pretty privilege: Why the physical appearance of politicians matters
Kesenia Goldstein
E2024 Intern
Captivating the attention of an average Gen Z-er is no walk in the park. Social media, however, has young people in a chokehold with its witty, sensational short clips that are too addicting to close off. But how do platforms like X and Instagram affect the way our generation consumes news, and what issues does this pose? Read more...From traditional news to social media: Gen Z’s ‘new’ news
Mikal Mulugeta
E2024 Intern
