What’s up, Cubs!
We are both beyond thrilled to be serving as your Editors-in-Chief for the 101st volume of The Loyalist. This year marks an era of both change and opportunity. With Dr. Paul Jordan ‘88 stepping in as our new principal and Mr. Jamal Adams ‘90 serving as our president, Loyola is entering a new chapter. Our student-run newspaper will capture that shifting landscape while we carry forward a journalistic tradition that has stood the test of time.
Similar to the changeover in school leadership, The Loyalist staff is all but reinventing the way we present our news. By completely overhauling our internal layout process, adding a team of digital artists, and expanding our online presence, we’re working from the ground up to provide the Loyola community with the most engaging and accurate reading experience in the history of this publication. Through interactive polls and highlighted stories that resonate with students and faculty, we hope this platform will foster and continue to encourage constructive dialogue that enables common ground.
We recognize that there are big shoes to fill due to the rich history and tradition associated with this newspaper. Still, we are striving to produce a product that will make all students, faculty and alumni proud. That being said, we are not stepping away from the publication that you have come to know and love. The paper is and will continue to be by and for all students.
Do you disagree with an editorial? Do you think a group has been unfairly impacted by new rules or regulations? Share your story! We will never shy away from constructive, healthy dialogue and civil discourse. Every opinion, idea and lived experience is welcomed with open arms because they are what make our paper worth reading.
In uncertain times, the most powerful things we can do are listen, learn and speak – your voices will guide us in shaping this newspaper. While 50 staff members work around the clock to provide the content you have come to expect, The Loyalist has always been intended to encompass the entirety of our school’s voice.
Join us as we wade into a new century’s worth of trials and tribulations while continuing to celebrate our roots.
— Giacomo and Sean
