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The Lion's Den is a campus hot spot. Ever wonder what the behind-the-scenes management looks like at this student-run coffee shop?

In this episode of "Lions in the Spotlight" we sat down with Andrea Payre Madrigal, the vice president of sustainability at ASLMU and the only current student member of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform. Payre Madrigal is passionate about sustainability as both an environmental and spiritual issue, and works closely with the University to advance its ecological commitments.

In this episode, we break down what the audience engagement team does at the Loyolan.

One year go, LMU Athletics discontinued six Division I sports teams. How have the former athletes adjusted to college life without their sport?

Women’s and gender studies professor Mairead Sullivan pulls inspiration from feminist and queer activism to describe radical difference in answering the question: “Must all great minds think alike?” 

Spring recruitment for sororities, fraternities and service organizations are in full swing. Feeling anxious about joining? Seasoned sorority sister has you covered.

How has the LMU community responded to the Los Angeles fires? Find out in this week's episode of "Voices of the Newsroom."

In this episode, we reflect on the most memorable Loyolan stories of the fall 2024 semester.

In this episode of "Lions in the Spotlight," we sat down with film and television production major Cameryn Dent, known on stage as Cameryn D. Starr, the student opener for this year's Fallapalooza. Listen while shares her passion for music, her recent performances at LMU and how she brings her creative visions to life.

Camdree Lassi, interim life+arts editor, offers advice for answering those awkward questions from your family at Thanksgiving dinner.

Lila Sepici, asst. opinion editor, discusses billionaire Elon Musk's role in Donald Trump's Cabinet and her concerns regarding Trump's presidency.

In this episode of Double Take, Melody and Mikal invite Cecil White to join them in a conversation on whether it is harder to date as a man or a woman in college. From social media, to friend group gossip, Melody, Mikal and White touch on topics specific to college relationships.

Journalism professor Lauren Smart uses the art of criticism as an example for why great minds should not think alike, answering the question of this year’s 60 Second Lectures event.

E2024 Reporter Sam Berry discusses men’s struggles and views with masculinity and how that shaped the results of the 2024 election and the community at large.

In this special report, Loyolan Editor-in-Chief Olivia Palombo interviews outgoing LMU President Timothy Law Snyder, Ph. D. President Snyder reflects on his time at LMU, his connection to music and his hopes for the University after he leaves the Bluff.

In this episode of "Lions in the Spotlight," we sat down with LMU’s District Executive Chef Betsy Corrigan, discussing on-campus dining, the meal planning process, sustainability in the kitchen and what feeding hungry higher-education students looks like.

The Loyolan's news and audio teams interviewed students throughout campus on Election night, as well as the following day on Wednesday, Nov. 6, when the race had officially been called for President-elect Donald Trump.

In recent history, politics has been dominated by the baby boomers. However, as they begin to retire, Generation Z is slowly starting to take their place.

In this episode of "Double Take," Melody and Mikal discuss the popularity of female pop artists this year. From Charli XCX to Sabrina Carpenter, they try to answer the question — is female pop in its prime?

Miranda Banks, Ph. D., associate professor and chair of film, television and media studies at LMU, discusses her 60 Second Lecture on the importance of maintaining individuality in film and television industries.

E2024 reporters Mikal Mulugeta and Kesenia Goldstein break down the policy difference between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris and their plans for the first 100 days of their potential terms.

In this episode of Lions in the Spotlight, Bradley Smith, director of Student Addiction, Recovery and Prevention at LMU, discusses his road to recovery, his music career and his new book, "Free Fall: Two Decades of Rock n' Roll and Addiction, 1979-1999."

Amani Rivers discussed the six cut sports teams' option to convert into club teams. How is this affecting LMU athletes, and what is the University doing to help? Listen here.

In this episode of Double Take, Melody and Mikal discuss the rising costs of LMU's tuition. They share their opinions on if an LMU education is worth the cost.

Following recent bipartisan efforts to tighten border security measures, E2024 went to the California-Mexico border to hear from aid workers, border reporters and priests about this politicized humanitarian issue.