The Los Angeles Loyolan

12/02/2025

LMU Rowing isn’t Division l anymore, but the boats still push off before sunrise. A student-run Club Sports team now keeps the program afloat — recruiting novices, organizing practices and racing without scholarships. Club Rowing member Mary Johnstone, economics major, and former D1 rower Quinn Heydenfeldt, marketing major, share what was rebuilt and what was lost.

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LMU Rowing lost its Division l status in 2024, but not its sunrise launches in Marina del Rey. Read how Club Rowing member Mary Johnstone, economics major, and former D1

12/02/2025

Join the celebrations as LMU formally installs Thomas P**n, Ph.D. as LMU's 17th president. Explore the season of Inauguration events at lmu.edu/inauguration

12/02/2025

“A person who loved very much" and a “timeless person” were phrases used to describe Sister Joanna Carroll, C.S.J., who served as LMU’s campus minister for spiritual direction for 23 years, passed away on Oct. 24 following a long battle with illness. At the age of 73, Sister Jo, as she was known by those close to her, made a significant impact on the LMU community, both spiritually and physically. In her roles as a campus minister for spiritual direction, a resident minister and friend and colleague, her presence was felt throughout campus.

“It's [just such] a rare gift when you have someone who could just give... completely,” said Jonas Bognar, campus minister for liturgy and friend of Carroll. “And it didn't matter what walk of life you came from, you know, what your situation, what your beliefs were, if you believe in God or not, if you were a different religion, gay, straight, whatever — she was welcoming to everyone. And she did it with a smile and an open heart, and she meant that.”

Read more about Carroll at the link below.

The Loyolan remembers Sister Joanna Carroll, C.S.J., of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange.

12/01/2025

LMU’s intramural pickleball and outdoor soccer seasons have come to an end. Students shared what went into their season and how much fun they had playing with friends and meeting new people as the season went on.

Another intramural pickleball and outdoor soccer season is in the books. What went into planning this intramural sports season, and how do they build community on campus?

12/01/2025

The Studio MDR is having a class pack sale Tues. Nov 25 - Mon. Dec 1, for PINK Friday!! Visit https://www.thestudiomdr.com/ for more details!

11/30/2025

LMU men’s soccer wrapped a growth year — new faces, a tighter back line and a midfield built on communication and calm. The numbers back it up: more shots than opponents and a clear corner-kick edge. Nathan Rodrigues and Hugo Tavares explain what changed and what’s next.

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11/30/2025

The cartoon team is on break and enjoying their time at home - Peanuts style!

https://www.laloyolan.com/cartoons/cartoonists-on-thanksgiving-break-comic-strip/article_3bed1d47-7d9f-4a75-8f70-29c7c62abe61.html

11/29/2025

Live music, live sketches and a lively audience characterized the hilarious "Absolute Cinema" sketch comedy show, performed and taped live on Thursday, Nov. 20. The sketch comedy show, made possible by showrunner Joaquin Garcia, theatre arts and film and television production double major, opened with special guests student band Midfield Avenue and was hosted by Andrew Solari ('25), an alumnus of the theatre arts program. The taping consisted of live sketches, a stand-up comedy set by Solari and a digital video sketch, all written, produced and performed by over 40 students.

The show's second installment is set to make it's digital YouTube premiere sometime in the near future, but for those who attended in person, the show's electric energy and hilarious jokes brought in a full house to share a night of entertainment and laughter.

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11/28/2025

In this episode of 60 Second Lectures, Sarah Emanuel, Ph.D., discusses her research into biblical studies and how she wishes to bring her identity into her lessons.

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Sarah Emanuel, Ph.D., discusses her research into biblical studies and how she wishes to bring her identity into her lessons.

11/28/2025

Ahead of the Spring 2026 registration season, the Core Curriculum office launched a marketing campaign, designed by a graduate student, to make clear to students the value of the Core Curriculum at LMU. Various posters and interactive graphics were posted around campus to ensure students were aware of the required courses and courses available in the spring. By renewing their efforts to promote the Core Curriculum at LMU, faculty are aiming to grow students’ understanding of the unique role that core classes play at the University.

“There is just a larger need, in general, to engage students about the core,” said Jaedyn Baker, writing instructor and Core coordinator. “Not only [to] ascertain their understanding of what their Core requirements are and … why are they being asked to complete these Core requirements, but also to promote an appreciation for the Core as what distinguishes an LMU education from what they might get at other universities.”

Learn more about LMU’s core curriculum marketing campaign through the link below.

LMU’s new Core Curriculum marketing campaign aims to help students understand the foundational role of the Core and plan to meet its requirements.

11/28/2025

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11/27/2025

Colleges around the country — including LMU — are contracting private security companies to fortify the safety of their campuses. According to campus safety experts, using private contractors allows colleges to quickly bolster their security operations. However, there are also potential risks with this approach.

“Let’s say the contract is that you’re going to pay [the contractor] $75 an hour for coverage. They may be paying the officer $20 an hour,” explained Michael Dorn, a 40-year veteran of the industry and executive director of campus safety non-profit Safe Havens International. “Often, there’s a big disconnect between what you’re paying and what the employee is getting, which in turn can affect the quality of the personnel.”

"LMU does not publicly comment on confidential personnel matters, including the salaries of contracted staff and partners," stated Roberto Aguirre, vice president of campus safety services, in an email to the Loyolan.

Read more about the use of private security on college campuses at the link below.
https://www.laloyolan.com/news/private-security-officers-appear-at-lmu-and-colleges-nationwide/article_b45b6b32-2e82-471b-a04c-08ec28f4862a.html

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