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      SOCIAL JUSTICE
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      Fernando Guerra advocates for LMU students to vote at Justice on Tap

      Fernando Guerra advocates for LMU students to vote at Justice on Tap

      Courtney Hollins, news intern

      Fernando Guerra advocates for LMU students to vote at Justice on Tap
      LMU speakers discuss their dual identities for Latine Heritage Month

      LMU speakers discuss their dual identities for Latine Heritage Month

      Courtney Hollins, news intern

      LMU speakers discuss their dual identities for Latine Heritage Month
      0:29+4
      Students protest on behalf of FM employees outside University President and Board of Trustees meeting

      Students protest on behalf of FM employees outside University President and Board of Trustees meeting

      Kylie Clifton, asst. managing editor

      Students protest on behalf of FM employees outside University President and Board of Trustees meeting
      +5
      Students reflect on their artwork featured in Latine/Queer Students Art Exhibit

      Students reflect on their artwork featured in Latine/Queer Students Art Exhibit

      Courtney Hollins, social justice staff

      Students reflect on their artwork featured in Latine/Queer Students Art Exhibit
      +2
      Students attend  kickoff party for Latine Heritage Month

      Students attend kickoff party for Latine Heritage Month

      Courtney Hollins, social justice staff

      Students attend kickoff party for Latine Heritage Month
      +2
      Fernando Guerra advocates for LMU students to vote at Justice on Tap
      Social Justice

      Fernando Guerra advocates for LMU students to vote at Justice on Tap

      • Courtney Hollins, news intern
      • Updated Nov 7, 2022
      • 1

      With the 2022 midterm elections approaching, Fernando Guerra spoke to LMU students and the Latinx community about the importance of voting.

      LMU speakers discuss their dual identities for Latine Heritage Month
      Social Justice

      LMU speakers discuss their dual identities for Latine Heritage Month

      • Courtney Hollins, news intern
      • Oct 3, 2022
      • 0

      For Latine Heritage Month, LMU speakers including Mia Davis, the new director for Office of Black Student Services, reflected on their experiences navigating their dual identities at Duality and Identity/Latine Talk.

      0:29+4
      Students protest on behalf of FM employees outside University President and Board of Trustees meeting
      Social Justice

      Students protest on behalf of FM employees outside University President and Board of Trustees meeting

      • Kylie Clifton, asst. managing editor
      • Updated Oct 4, 2022
      • 1

      Beyond the ropes and security guards of a meeting for the Board of Trustees, an LMU student demonstration calls for higher wages for FM employees.

      +5
      Students reflect on their artwork featured in Latine/Queer Students Art Exhibit
      Social Justice

      Students reflect on their artwork featured in Latine/Queer Students Art Exhibit

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice staff
      • Updated Sep 28, 2022
      • 0

      Latine/Queer Students Art Exhibit highlights Latinx and LGBTQ artwork. Four visual artists reflect on their own artwork and journeys as artists.

      +2
      Students attend  kickoff party for Latine Heritage Month
      Social Justice

      Students attend kickoff party for Latine Heritage Month

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice staff
      • Sep 21, 2022
      • 0

      Bienvenida event gave students and alumni a moment to bond with friends, eat tamales and celebrate Latinx Heritage.

      +4
      Students reflect on Latinx Heritage Month
      Social Justice

      Students reflect on Latinx Heritage Month

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice staff
      • Updated Sep 19, 2022
      • 0

      To celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, five LMU students shared a few things about their heritage.

      +3
      Mane Entertainment hosts ‘Category is ... Silky Nutmeg Ganache Realness!’
      Social Justice

      Mane Entertainment hosts ‘Category is ... Silky Nutmeg Ganache Realness!’

      • Kylie Clifton, asst. managing editor
      • Sep 13, 2022
      • 0

      Lip-sync guru and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Silky Nutmeg Ganache’s show marked Mane Entertainment’s first celebrity performance in three years.

      +2
      Latinx Heritage Month: How to celebrate on campus
      Social Justice

      Latinx Heritage Month: How to celebrate on campus

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice staff
      • Sep 12, 2022
      • 0

      Latine Heritage Month is almost here! LMU organizations have planned month filled of events to celebrate the culture of the Latin American community.

      +3
      Roe’s end: Texas native Talia Bernstein finds a home in California
      Social Justice

      Roe’s end: Texas native Talia Bernstein finds a home in California

      • Kylie, asst. managing editor
      • Updated Sep 7, 2022
      • 1

      Sophomore Talia Bernstein shares her experience living between Texas and California post Roe V. Wade.

      Overturning Roe v. Wade impedes on women’s right to choose
      Social Justice

      Overturning Roe v. Wade impedes on women’s right to choose

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice staff
      • Sep 7, 2022
      • 1

      No one with a uterus should feel like they don’t have a choice over their own body. It’s their own body, their own choice, their own walk in their faith and their own story.

      +2
      How inclusive is LMU of the autistic community? JP Powell shares experience
      Social Justice

      How inclusive is LMU of the autistic community? JP Powell shares experience

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Apr 28, 2022
      • 0

      The Loyolan sat down with on-campus advocate for the neurodiverse and autistic communities, JP Powell, to share their experience.

      +3
      Removal of outdated pamphlets proves change is possible on campus
      Social Justice

      Removal of outdated pamphlets proves change is possible on campus

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Updated Apr 29, 2022
      • 0

      A recent experience with Student Psychological Services regarding the outdated and offensive language within provided pamphlets proves that change is still possible on campus.

      0:20+3
      Student-led demonstration fights for fair wages on behalf of FM employees
      Social Justice

      Student-led demonstration fights for fair wages on behalf of FM employees

      • Blake Marquez, social justice staff
      • Apr 26, 2022
      • 0

      The LMU community marched across campus to President Timothy Law Snyder's, Ph.D., office demanding increased wages for FM employees

      What happened to students with disabilities during the power outage?
      Social Justice

      What happened to students with disabilities during the power outage?

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Updated Apr 28, 2022
      • 0

      Lyza Weisman, a vocal advocate for muscular dystrophy, spoke with the Loyolan about her experience with the power outage.

      Social Justice

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, April 27 to May 3

      • Jordan Boaz, senior contributor
      • Apr 26, 2022
      • 0

      What's wrong with sex in public? Find out during this week's social justice events.

      +2
      Veronica Manz reflects on SAAM’s Clothesline Project
      Social Justice

      Veronica Manz reflects on SAAM’s Clothesline Project

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice staff
      • Apr 26, 2022
      • 0

      With Sexual Assault Awareness Month coming to an end, Veronica Manz reflected on the Clothesline Project and shared a new announcement.

      +4
      CSA celebrates founder Pam Rector’s legacy with a new name
      Social Justice

      CSA celebrates founder Pam Rector’s legacy with a new name

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Apr 19, 2022
      • 0

      One year ago, The Center for Service and Action began a campaign to rename the center after its founder. This past March, the campaign was completed as funding was secured.

      +4
      Facilities Management employees seek help from LMU community
      Social Justice

      Facilities Management employees seek help from LMU community

      • Blake Marquez, social justice staff
      • Apr 19, 2022
      • 0

      The Loyolan met with a Facilities Management employee to discuss their working conditions, wage and story following their anonymous statement released two weeks ago.

      Student events shouldn’t lack student engagement
      Social Justice

      Student events shouldn’t lack student engagement

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice staff
      • Apr 19, 2022
      • 0

      Students should show up to student-led events for their classmates, but won’t attend unless they are somehow connected to it.

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, April 20 to 26
      Social Justice

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, April 20 to 26

      • Jordan Boaz, senior contributor
      • Apr 19, 2022
      • 0

      Take it off the Bluff this week to visit a social justice event at a bookstore, or stay close to home with a market on O'Malley Lawn.

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, April 13 to 19
      Social Justice

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, April 13 to 19

      • Jordan Boaz, senior contributor
      • Apr 12, 2022
      • 0

      This week, students can learn about social responsibilities in the media industry or attend a candlelight vigil for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

      SAAM Slam provides open mic platform for sexual assault awareness
      Social Justice

      SAAM Slam provides open mic platform for sexual assault awareness

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Apr 12, 2022
      • 0

      For their third event of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, LMU CARES collaborated with Mane Entertainment as an open mic night to provide a platform for awareness.

      +2
      Inclusive History and Images project addresses student concerns
      Social Justice

      Inclusive History and Images project addresses student concerns

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Apr 7, 2022
      • 1

      Thirty banners for the Inclusive History and Images project were installed over spring break. While many students found them to be misleading, the committee shared what's ahead for the project.

      Alternative Breaks Chicago students host panel on prison abolition
      Social Justice

      Alternative Breaks Chicago students host panel on prison abolition

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice staff
      • Apr 7, 2022
      • 0

      Four student abolitionists advocating for restorative justice in LA’s prison system shared their mission with students at the Alternative Break trip panel discussion.

      Critical Race Theory: Weaponized by conservatives to attack public education
      Social Justice

      Critical Race Theory: Weaponized by conservatives to attack public education

      • Arsh Goyal, opinion staff
      • Apr 5, 2022
      • 1

      Critical race theory has been all over the news, portrayed as anything from sinister curriculum to a Marxist plot, but the messaging around it is grounded in misinformation and hidden intent.

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, April 6 - 12
      Social Justice

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, April 6 - 12

      • Jordan Boaz, senior contributor
      • Updated Apr 5, 2022
      • 0

      Attend film screenings, lectures and panel discussions this week to explore topics like reproductive justice, gender inequities and the climate crisis.

      +4
      Students share the reality of being visibly transgender
      Social Justice

      Students share the reality of being visibly transgender

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Apr 5, 2022
      • 0

      Transgender students reflect on what it means to be visibly themselves, everyday on campus.

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, March 30 - April 5
      Social Justice

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, March 30 - April 5

      • Jordan Boaz, senior contributor
      • Mar 29, 2022
      • 0

      This week, students can attend a lecture on climate change and migration, watch an African artistic performance or sit in on a panel discussion on public health and Indigenous communities.

      Advocacy group spreads awareness on Immigration Week
      Social Justice

      Advocacy group spreads awareness on Immigration Week

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice staff
      • Mar 29, 2022
      • 0

      Resilience organized a week’s worth of events to help students learn more about immigration, allyship and resources for DACAmented and undocumented students.

      Sexual Assault Awareness Month calendar of events
      Social Justice

      Sexual Assault Awareness Month calendar of events

      • Jordan Boaz, senior contributor
      • Mar 29, 2022
      • 0

      Take part in Sexual Assault Awareness Month by attending these events.

      +3
      How LMU is honoring the legacy of Cesar Chavez
      Social Justice

      How LMU is honoring the legacy of Cesar Chavez

      • Blake Marquez, social justice staff
      • Updated Mar 30, 2022
      • 0

      Cesar Chavez Day reminds the LMU community to appreciate and acknowledge essential workers.

      Transgender Visibility Day: what Biden’s efforts reveal about agency
      Social Justice

      Transgender Visibility Day: what Biden’s efforts reveal about agency

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Mar 29, 2022
      • 0

      Agency and privilege are powerful but not enough to support the rights and well-being of marginalized groups.

      +3
      A look back into CSA’s alternative spring break trips
      Social Justice

      A look back into CSA’s alternative spring break trips

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Mar 22, 2022
      • 0

      Lions reflect on their experiences embarking on Alternative Break trips all across the country.

      Content warnings are necessary in academic spaces
      Social Justice

      Content warnings are necessary in academic spaces

      • Gauri Manoj, social justice staff
      • Mar 22, 2022
      • 0

      A university education is most valuable when it challenges your ideas and allowing you to grow. This is the function of intellectual discomfort, which should be able to exist without damaging repercussions.

      Visiting Jesuit scholar Father James Bretzke connects film with race and class
      Social Justice

      Visiting Jesuit scholar Father James Bretzke connects film with race and class

      • Blake Marquez, social justice staff
      • Mar 15, 2022
      • 0

      Father James Bretzke uses 2019 film “Parasite” to lead a discussion on intersectionality of race and class.

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, March 16 - 22
      Social Justice

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, March 16 - 22

      • Jordan Boaz, senior contributor
      • Mar 15, 2022
      • 0

      Gender, climate change, war and freedom of press are all on the docket for this week's events.

      New Instagram account highlights microaggressions on campus
      Social Justice

      New Instagram account highlights microaggressions on campus

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice staff
      • Mar 15, 2022
      • 0

      Lions take to Instagram to share their experiences with microaggressions at LMU.

      Has Wellness Wednesday lost its wellness?
      Social Justice

      Has Wellness Wednesday lost its wellness?

      • Gauri Manoj, social justice staff
      • Updated Mar 16, 2022
      • 0

      Wellness Wednesday is a great place to practice self-care, but how can we make this feel like an opportunity for wellness for everyone?

      Gender Inclusive Gym: a paramount space for LGBTQ+ students
      Social Justice

      Gender Inclusive Gym: a paramount space for LGBTQ+ students

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Mar 8, 2022
      • 0

      FitWell's new G.I.G. workout offering is not only inclusive, but incredibly important.

      +2
      A look into the second annual Black Excellence Party
      Social Justice

      A look into the second annual Black Excellence Party

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice staff
      • Mar 8, 2022
      • 0

      Students enjoyed good food and rocked the night away at the Black Excellence Party.

      Students should practice responsible tourism on spring break
      Social Justice

      Students should practice responsible tourism on spring break

      • Blake Marquez, social justice staff
      • Mar 8, 2022
      • 0

      As Spring Break 2022 comes to an end, students should take time to reflect on their responsibility as ethical world travelers.

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, March 9 - 15
      Social Justice

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, March 9 - 15

      • Jordan Boaz, senior contributor
      • Mar 8, 2022
      • 0

      Take a free shuttle to a film screening, admire primary documents from World War II or learn about emergency response times in Los Angeles during this week's featured social justice events.

      Transgender youth undergoing transition is life-saving, not child abuse
      Social Justice

      Transgender youth undergoing transition is life-saving, not child abuse

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Feb 24, 2022
      • 0

      New Texas and Florida legislation is terrorizing an already challenging path for transgender youth.

      +8
      Students reflect on Black History Month
      Social Justice

      Students reflect on Black History Month

      • Courtney Hollins, social justice intern
      • Feb 22, 2022
      • 0

      Students express their feelings about Black History Month and share who they admire.

      What Cheslie Kryst's passing reveals about mental health
      Social Justice

      What Cheslie Kryst's passing reveals about mental health

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Feb 22, 2022
      • 0

      The death of former Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst has fostered livid conversation and we need to do better.

      BCLA explores intersectionality of racism and climate change with Mapping Black Ecologies
      Social Justice

      BCLA explores intersectionality of racism and climate change with Mapping Black Ecologies

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice editor
      • Feb 22, 2022
      • 0

      The Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, the urban and environmental studies department and the African American studies department collaborated for a new installment of their speaker series.

      AIDS activist remembers 'living to the fullest' amid 'death and dying'
      Social Justice

      AIDS activist remembers 'living to the fullest' amid 'death and dying'

      • Jordan Boaz, social justice editor
      • Feb 15, 2022
      • 0

      LMU guest speaker Peter Staley reflects on the AIDS crisis that propelled him towards activism, where he fought AIDS and partied alongside a "glorious family."

      LMU recognizes first Asian interest sorority Chi Delta Theta
      Social Justice

      LMU recognizes first Asian interest sorority Chi Delta Theta

      • Kylie Clifton, social justice intern
      • Feb 15, 2022
      • 0

      After 23 years on campus, Chi Delta Theta is finally a recognized multicultural sorority.

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, Feb. 16-22
      Social Justice

      This week’s not-to-miss social justice events, Feb. 16-22

      • Jordan Boaz, social justice editor
      • Feb 15, 2022
      • 0

      Celebrate Black History Month or hear from LGBTQ+ leaders this week at LMU.

      +2
      New opportunities call EIS directors away from LMU
      Social Justice

      New opportunities call EIS directors away from LMU

      • Jordan Boaz, social justice editor
      • Feb 15, 2022
      • 0

      All four directors at Ethnic and Intercultural Services have resigned within the last two semesters.

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