While Joe Biden might have won the presidency, the GOP had a fair share of victories on Election Day, especially in California. Cristobal Spielmann of the Election 2020 team looks over these wins and talks to congressional candidate Joe Collins to learn where the CAGOP goes from here.
You probably know about the Electoral College, but do you know who actually votes in it? In this exclusive interview with California elector Jihee Huh, Veronica BP of the Election 2020 team explores how electors are chosen, what the voting process is like and whether the Electoral College ma…
In light of a federal court’s decision to reinstate Obama-era DACA protections, LMU community members reflect on the resources that LMU offers its students and the impact that policy has on DACA recipients in our community. Watch a DACA recipient, a legal expert and a scholar discuss these i…
For this episode of 10 Track Shuffle, we linked up with singer, producer, sound engineer and junior recording arts major Don Montag to get a brief glimpse into the songs that inspire and motivate him as a musician. Along the way, we touched on his favorite albums, favorite genres and poetry class.
If confirmed by the Senate, Alejandro Mayorkas will be the first immigrant and first Latino to hold the role of Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. In this video, the dean of Loyola Law School and a DACA recipient at LMU discuss the importance of Mayorkas’ experience as an immigrant.
Alejandro Mayorkas was just nominated by Joe Biden to lead the Department of Homeland Security. How did a Loyola Law School education prepare him for this position? How will his nomination, in turn, impact the Loyola community? In this interview with the dean of LLS and one of Mayorkas’ form…
Unlike most of California, Orange County was a haven for Republican candidates for decades. But in 2016, 2018 and now in 2020, Orange County has cemented itself as a battleground. E2020 spoke to two LMU students living in Orange County about what it’s like to vote in a politically contested …
To the surprise of many political pundits, Trump’s support among the Latinx community grew slightly in 2020 from 2016. We asked some students from the community to give their thoughts and insight on this complex demographic.
Alejandro Mayorkas was nominated by president-elect Joe Biden to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Not only will he be the first immigrant and first Latino to hold the position, but he is also a Loyola Law School (LLS) alumnus. In the first part of this series, Veronica BP speaks to …
Are you taking a lab-based course virtually this semester? We spoke with three LMU professors from different departments to learn more about how lab-based classes are being conducted during a virtual semester.
Have all of your social media feeds been swamped with political ads and messages? Students from the new swing states — Georgia and Arizona — discuss internet bubbles and the pros and cons of social media use for political advocacy.
With the holiday season approaching, especially following this year’s intense election season, we all should expect some difficult conversations. In this video, students from the new swing states — Georgia and Arizona — discuss the importance of having conversations with people who have diff…
Welcome back to the Loyolan's third installment of "10 Track Shuffle," a series where we interview LMU artists about their daily rotations and the songs that inspire their work. In this episode, we talk with R&B/pop singer Athena Wrong about her favorite music videos, childhood throwback…
On March 27, The Academy hosted its 94th award ceremony, featuring Hollywood's best films and most prominent actors. Of the 24 categories, winners featured: CODA (2021) for Best Picture, Will Smith for Best Actor and Encanto (2021) for Best Animated Feature. This ceremony, among personal tur…
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As an alumnus and longtime supporter of LMU Baseball, Bob McLain ('68), also known as "Rally Pop Bob," is known for passing out Tootsie Pops to fans at baseball games. The Loyolan sat down with him to learn about his personal connection to LMU after graduation and more. Read more
On March 27, The Academy hosted its 94th award ceremony, featuring Hollywood's best films and most prominent actors. Of the 24 categories, winners featured: CODA (2021) for Best Picture, Will Smith for Best Actor and Encanto (2021) for Best Animated Feature. This ceremony, among personal tur… Read more
For decades, the character of Batman has gone through several different actors and countless adaptations. In honor of the release of “The Batman,” the Loyolan took to streets of LMU to see which actor does it best. Want to know which Batman is students’ favorite? Watch here to find out! Read more
On March 17, the ASLMU Presidential debates took place, giving all candidates a chance to share their platform and vision for the future. We talked to some of the attendees to hear their thoughts on the event, as well as the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates for one final message. Read more
We’ve all heard the name Tiffany Day, but do you know who’s behind the magic of her music videos? Meet Simon Moore, an SFTV major here at LMU and producer of Tiffany’s most recent music video, “Broken Plates.” Read more
On March 7, LMU transitioned to its mask-optional policy for the entire staff and student body. In collaboration with the Bluff, the Loyolan took to the streets of campus to see what students’ opinions are on this new protocol. Let’s just say people are not feeling the facial hair... Read more
At 9:50 a.m. on Feb. 17, LMU hosted its second biannual active shooter drill on the Westchester campus. Although the entire campus community was notified of the drill, not everyone participated. Watch how some students and staff experienced the drill. Read more
Every week, LMU hosts Wellness Wednesday, an event that brings together the entire Lion community. Here's an inside look at the hustle and bustle of a typical Wednesday at LMU. Read more
On March 27, The Academy hosted its 94th award ceremony, featuring Hollywood's best films and most prominent actors. Of the 24 categories, winners featured: CODA (2021) for Best Picture, Will Smith for Best Actor and Encanto (2021) for Best Animated Feature. This ceremony, among personal tur… Read more
For decades, the character of Batman has gone through several different actors and countless adaptations. In honor of the release of “The Batman,” the Loyolan took to streets of LMU to see which actor does it best. Want to know which Batman is students’ favorite? Watch here to find out! Read more
We caught students around campus to hear about what they listened to in 2021. Watch them share their Spotify Wrapped results. Read more
What do Lions like to listen to while walking on campus? We talked to a few to find out! Read more
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes at the Distribution Center? Watch to find out how the facility manages the 15,000+ packages that Operations Supervisor Edgar Flores says come through on a weekly basis. Read more
The Loyolan went behind the scenes of the ninth annual Haunting of Hannon show, Last Ride on the Cyclone. Watch to learn more about this year's theme and the collaboration between William H. Hannon Library and the theatre arts department. Read more
On Feb. 29, a statue in honor of LMU Basketball legend Hank Gathers was unveiled in front of Gersten Pavilion. Watch to hear people speak on Gathers and his legacy at LMU. Read more
Batter up! LMU Baseball invited Loyolan Design Editor Kate Leahy to show her skills by throwing the first pitch at a game last weekend. Here, get a behind the scenes look into her training process with Sports Editor Alex Hutton. Read more
As an alumnus and longtime supporter of LMU Baseball, Bob McLain ('68), also known as "Rally Pop Bob," is known for passing out Tootsie Pops to fans at baseball games. The Loyolan sat down with him to learn about his personal connection to LMU after graduation and more. Read more
Professor Tara Pixley, Ph.D., has had years of experience in bringing their passion for telling the stories of marginalized individuals to their career as a visual journalist. The Loyolan sat down with them to get their thoughts on journalism's purpose and more. Read more
On this semester's last episode of 100 Lions, we catch up with junior English major, ASLMU Vice President of Student Wellness and 2021 Newman Civic Fellow Hannah Stewart. Watch her discuss her involvement on campus, passion for advocating for mental health and potential plans post-grad. Read more
The most recent recipients of the President's Award, Emeritus Professor Dr. Robert (Bob) Singleton and wife Helen Singleton, M.A. ('85), were Freedom Riders in the '60s before their longstanding involvements with teaching and the arts. The Loyolan sat down with them to discuss their careers,… Read more
We’ve all heard the name Tiffany Day, but do you know who’s behind the magic of her music videos? Meet Simon Moore, an SFTV major here at LMU and producer of Tiffany’s most recent music video, “Broken Plates.” Read more
Have you seen the aerial acrobats practicing in the courtyard by Palms North and South? They might be Jessie Nial and Blake Borders, founder and vice president (respectively) of the new Aerial Fitness Club on campus. Watch to find out how they got interested in the art. Read more
Stephen Lease, co-founder and CEO of goodr, is no stranger to failure, but this did not stop him from persevering in his entrepreneurial endeavors. He sat down with the Loyolan to talk business. Read more
Did you know that an LMU student worked on Doja Cat's latest album? We sat down with senior film and television production major Noah Glassman to learn more about his work as Mix Giant on "Planet Her." Read more
On March 7, LMU transitioned to its mask-optional policy for the entire staff and student body. In collaboration with the Bluff, the Loyolan took to the streets of campus to see what students’ opinions are on this new protocol. Let’s just say people are not feeling the facial hair... Read more
Bluff Studios takes time out of its insanely busy schedule to shine a spotlight on small businesses, starting with Medici Meduci's Coffee. Read more
KiwiBots are truly the most mysterious things on campus, followed closely by that weird smell in the University Hall parking structure. Hopefully, this documentary of the elusive creatures in their natural habitat will shine a spotlight on LMU's four-legged robots. Read more
Taylor Pajunen and Branden Estrada share their unique perspectives on mental health as student athletes in the fourth and final episode of #ShareYourStoryLMU. Read more
LMU professor Dr. Susie McDaniel discusses her mental health journey, including the heartbreak of having a child diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the third episode of #ShareYourStoryLMU. Read more
LMU addiction specialist Bradley Smith shares how his mental health journey helped him discover his life’s calling in the second episode of #ShareYourStoryLMU. Read more
Mental heath affects 1 in 4 students on college campuses, yet is a topic not widely discussed at universities. The Los Angeles Loyolan and Roar Studios set out to bring awareness to what individuals at LMU face in their daily lives and how we can best support one another. Premiering April 16. Read more
