Many had the same opinion about last night's debate: it was a dumpster fire. Learn why with Cristobal Spielmann and Veronica Backer-Peral of Election 2020 as they dig into the highlights of the craziness that was the first presidential debate of 2020.
Anish Mohanty, a sophomore information systems and business analytics major, sits down with the Loyolan to discuss how he combines his love for film and progressive politics to work on campaigns and political education videos.
Do you know what all you can vote on this November? California will have 12 propositions on the ballot, and it's important for college students to know what exactly they mean. Cristobal Spielmann takes a look at Prop 22 and interviews drivers Elizabeth Clews and Tyler Breisacher to learn how…
In August, Joe Biden chose Senator Kamala Harris to be his vice presidential running mate. How has this monumental nomination affected the 2020 election and will Kamala Harris play a deciding role in it? E2020 spoke to two LMU professors to find out!
President Trump’s Twitter feed has been filled with warnings about fraud in the upcoming election. In an interview with Election 2020’s Veronica BP, renowned Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt argues that these claims have no real grounds. They discuss the upcoming election, the 2016 …
Do you know what all you can vote on this November? California will have 12 propositions on the ballot, and it's important for college students to know what exactly they mean. In the first on a series detailing all of California’s props, Cristobal Spielmann takes a look at Prop 21 and interv…
Even now that Joe Biden has accepted the presidential nomination, many members of the leftmost wing of the Democratic Party are hesitant to vote for him. The popular "Settle for Biden" Instagram and Twitter accounts are dedicated to swaying supporters of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren a…
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the William H. Hannon Library ended its 24-hour service, and now closes at midnight from Sunday to Thursday. Left libraryless, students struggle to find places to study without distractions. Join us as we traverse the Bluff to see where you can study after da… Read moreNobody's asleep: Keep LMU's library open later
The Los Angeles Loyolan took a closer look at how LMU reduces campus waste through its robust recycling program. With over 5,800 strategically placed recycle bins, students and staff can easily recycle their plastic and paper containers. The materials then undergo sorting, transportation and… Read moreRecycling at LMU: Trash to treasure
The William H. Hannon Library Starbucks is put to the test against an off-campus location to test the theory: Do on-campus and off-campus Starbucks really taste that different? Read moreThe Starbucks Theory: A comparison between on-campus and off-campus drinks
Formed from a COVID-19 pandemic-era flash of inspiration, the four members of Planet Idiot began playing together in late 2021 and the band has since expanded to releasing original music on all streaming platforms. Read morePlanet Idiot: LMU students band together
The Tower Yearbook has begun handing out their 2023 yearbook, including photos and quotes from the 2022-23 school year. The yearbooks are free and will continue to be distributed for the rest of the week on Alumni Mall from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Read more2023 Tower Yearbook now available to students
On Thursday, April 20, the Loyolan hosted “Best Fest” for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The event featured the winners of a survey asking students about their favorite on-campus and off-campus businesses. Watch here to get a special look at the event, featuring free food, coupo… Read moreBest Fest returns to LMU's campus
The Mbongi Spot, formerly known as the Bird Nest, was built in 1971 and has a deeper history than most may think. Watch here to see how the space has evolved and what it means to our community today. Read moreThe Mbongi Spot: A Historical Perspective
The LMU campus is home to students, staff and two special swimmers — the unofficially named Foley Ducks. Learn what students have to say about our campus’ feathered friends and how we can help them flourish at LMU. Read moreGet to know our feathered friends: The Foley Ducks
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the William H. Hannon Library ended its 24-hour service, and now closes at midnight from Sunday to Thursday. Left libraryless, students struggle to find places to study without distractions. Join us as we traverse the Bluff to see where you can study after da… Nobody's asleep: Keep LMU's library open later
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Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the William H. Hannon Library ended its 24-hour service, and now closes at midnight from Sunday to Thursday. Left libraryless, students struggle to find places to study without distractions. Join us as we traverse the Bluff to see where you can study after da… Read moreNobody's asleep: Keep LMU's library open later
The Los Angeles Loyolan took a closer look at how LMU reduces campus waste through its robust recycling program. With over 5,800 strategically placed recycle bins, students and staff can easily recycle their plastic and paper containers. The materials then undergo sorting, transportation and… Read moreRecycling at LMU: Trash to treasure
The William H. Hannon Library Starbucks is put to the test against an off-campus location to test the theory: Do on-campus and off-campus Starbucks really taste that different? Read moreThe Starbucks Theory: A comparison between on-campus and off-campus drinks
Formed from a COVID-19 pandemic-era flash of inspiration, the four members of Planet Idiot began playing together in late 2021 and the band has since expanded to releasing original music on all streaming platforms. Read morePlanet Idiot: LMU students band together
The Tower Yearbook has begun handing out their 2023 yearbook, including photos and quotes from the 2022-23 school year. The yearbooks are free and will continue to be distributed for the rest of the week on Alumni Mall from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Read more2023 Tower Yearbook now available to students
On Thursday, April 20, the Loyolan hosted “Best Fest” for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The event featured the winners of a survey asking students about their favorite on-campus and off-campus businesses. Watch here to get a special look at the event, featuring free food, coupo… Read moreBest Fest returns to LMU's campus
The Mbongi Spot, formerly known as the Bird Nest, was built in 1971 and has a deeper history than most may think. Watch here to see how the space has evolved and what it means to our community today. Read moreThe Mbongi Spot: A Historical Perspective
The LMU campus is home to students, staff and two special swimmers — the unofficially named Foley Ducks. Learn what students have to say about our campus’ feathered friends and how we can help them flourish at LMU. Read moreGet to know our feathered friends: The Foley Ducks
With Fallapalooza just around the corner, many rumors have sprung up about who will be the guest performer this year. We asked LMU students who they predict will be the headlining artist. Watch here to find out more! Read moreLMU ON: Fallapalooza Predictions
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 moreLMU ON: The Oscars
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 moreLMU ON: Who's your favorite Batman?
We caught students around campus to hear about what they listened to in 2021. Watch them share their Spotify Wrapped results. Read moreLMU On: Spotify Wrapped
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@LMU: The Distribution Center
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@LMU: Haunting of Hannon IX
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@LMU: Remembering Hank Gathers
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@LMU: The First Pitch
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 more100 Lions: Bob McLain (E54)
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 more100 Lions: Tara Pixley (E53)
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 more100 Lions: Hannah Stewart (E52)
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 more100 Lions: Bob and Helen Singleton (E51)
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 more5 Burning Questions with Simon Moore
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 more4 Burning Questions with 2 Aerial Acrobatics
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 more5 Burning Questions with Stephen Lease
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 more5 Burning Questions with Noah Glassman
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 morePalm Talk: How are students adjusting to the new mask mandate?
Bluff Studios takes time out of its insanely busy schedule to shine a spotlight on small businesses, starting with Medici Meduci's Coffee. Read moreBluff Studios Presents: Small Business Spotlight - Medici Meduci's Coffee
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 moreThe Kiwibot
The Los Angeles Loyolan and ROAR studios proudly present “Generations of Activism” — a three-part documentary series on student activism and social justice at Loyola Marymount University as experienced by three generations: Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials. Read moreGenerations of Activism Trailer
Who runs the world? Single people! Some of the most amazing influencers were single: Leonardo DaVinci. Beethoven, Oprah. If you’re single at LMU this Valentine’s Day, here are five easy ways to treat yourself on Feb. 14. Read moreWhat to do on Valentine's Day alone
Are LMU students more Michael Myers or more Casper? How much candy corn can one person eat? How long has one student allegedly gone without eating a single vegetable? These hard-hitting questions (and more!) answered in the Halloween installment of Iggy on the Street. Read moreIggy on the Street: Halloween
As the LA weather gradually gets colder, students make alterations to their everyday outfits. Find out what your fellow Lions are wearing for fall. Read moreLion Street Style: Fall
