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12/15/2025

Snow in SoCal? That's right — it’s just one part of the classic holiday magic ASLMU brings to The Bluff every year for their annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Holiday treats, sledding, Christmas-themed crafts and vendors to help you get those last minute gifts decorated Alumni Mall on the evening of Friday, Dec. 5. This year’s celebration was the “Special Inauguration Edition,” promoting Tuesday’s inaugural procedures of LMU's 17th president, Thomas P**n, Ph.D. Experience the magic of the 2025 ASLMU Christmas Tree Lighting with these festive photos.

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Experience the magic of the 2025 ASLMU Christmas Tree Lighting with these festive photos.

12/14/2025

After being inundated with Hallmark holiday films once again, LMU may very well create the University's own cheesy, over-the-top holiday films. After all, the School of Film and Television is right there. The lineup would probably go something like this.

After being inundated with Hallmark holiday films once again, LMU may very well create the University's own cheesy, over-the-top holiday films. After all, the School of Film and Television is

12/13/2025

LMU celebrated its official installation of 17th University President Thomas P**n, Ph.D., among both festive holiday celebrations and numerous speeches by alumni and leading University figures.

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LMU celebrated its official installation of 17th University President Thomas P**n, Ph.D., among both festive holiday celebrations and numerous speeches by alumni and leading University figures.

12/12/2025

LMU Men’s Ice Hockey took to the Toyota Sports Performance Center for their annual Teddy Bear Toss game. They came out victorious in more ways than one, sweeping their crosstown rivals 10-0 and donating 1,230 stuffed animals on Saturday night.

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LMU Men’s Ice Hockey took to the Toyota Sports Performance Center for their annual Teddy Bear Toss game in which stuffed animals thrown onto the ice were donated to help

12/11/2025

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12/09/2025

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12/08/2025

BLUFF: In an unprecedented turn of events, Santa has begun checking his list for a never-before-seen third time this year, as just last week, numerous children who once occupied the nice list will find nothing but coal beneath their trees come Christmas morning. According to Santa, the reason is due to the apparent use of artificial intelligence (AI) in almost every list sent to the North Pole this year.

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In an unprecedented turn of events, Santa has begun checking his list for a third time this year.

12/08/2025

OPINION: With the colder months approaching, college students are feeling the desire to seek out romantic relationships that offer warmth and comfort — also known as ""cuffing season."" This phenomenon has shaped the notion that the holiday season should be another opportunity for single people to feel unhappy about their relationship status. However, the holidays are supposed to be spent with those you love, whether or not that involves a romantic partner.

Exploring the concept of cuffing season opens the discussion of whether students should prioritize finding love during college. Contrary to popular belief, relationships should not always be at the forefront of one's mind, especially when independence and freedom are the foundation of the college experience. The truth is that the colder months can be just as meaningful when you focus on yourself, your friendships and the love that already exists in your life.

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As the holiday season settles in and cuffing season pressures rise, many college students feel tempted to seek quick romantic connections for comfort. But chasing a relationship during these colder

12/07/2025

Athletes within the LMU baseball team were rivals for a week, splitting into two teams: Team Red and Team Blue. Who’s winning the yearly Fall World Series, taking home the bragging rights as they prepare for their upcoming season right around the corner?

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Athletes within the LMU baseball team were rivals for a week, splitting into two teams: Team Red and Team Blue. Who’s winning the yearly Fall World Series, taking home the

12/07/2025

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12/06/2025

In a recent report, Campus Safety Services reported “a significant uptick both in on-campus usage of e-scooters and e-bicycles, as well as an uptick in the theft of said items.” Students who have lost their bicycles to theft are calling for better prevention measures. Jadan Lacy-Roberts, marketing major, has experienced multiple bike thefts and explained why it’s important to her to spread awareness about the pattern.

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Campus Safety Services noted “a significant uptick both in on-campus usage of e-scooters and e-bicycles, as well as an uptick in the theft of said items,” in its most recent

12/06/2025

Generative AI has been a subject of debate for some time now, partly because platforms like ChatGPT and Sora AI are becoming more prevalent and producing increasingly realistic images. This week, Enterprise Reporter Emma Russell joined me in the studio to give listeners some insight into how this could potentially threaten media literacy, journalistic integrity and LMU students’ education.

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Generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and Sora AI are becoming more prevalent and producing increasingly realistic images. This week, Enterprise Reporter Emma Russell gives insight into how this could potentially