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CHASE GREENSPAN '25 fashioning repurposed Loyalist hat

Is Sustainability Actually Achievable?

SUVIR KHANNA ‘27, CONTRIBUTOR May 30, 2025

“Flip flip” — that is the sound your wallet might make when you invest in a reusable bag. But is it worth it? Carlos De Santiago, a member of the Class of 2027, seems to think so. “I think purchasing...

SENIOR CUBS sipping dirty sodas

Sippin’ Summer: Dirty Soda

SPENCER HOYE ’25, LIFESTYLE EDITOR May 30, 2025

Fresh from Utah and rooted in Mormon culture, the dirty soda trend has made its way to the campus of Loyola. Thanks to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and a growing presence on mainstream coffee shop menus, what...

What Music Could Help You Get Better Grades?

OLIVER MULLER ’28, CONTRIBUTOR May 4, 2025

In the background of many late-night study sessions, music hums quietly—sometimes as a source of energy, sometimes as a buffer against distraction. For students trying to stay focused and teachers guiding...

ADAM DEMPSEY'25 devouring sugar

Girl Dinner

DYLAN JAZMINES ‘27, CONTRIBUTOR May 4, 2025

At first glance, “Girl Dinner” may sound like just another fleeting TikTok trend. But beneath its quirky name lies a cultural moment that reflects both the exhaustion and resilience of young people...

ADAM DEMPSEY '25 WITH JAMES CHARLES after serving
together at Los Angeles Mission

Are Influencers Even Real Celebrities?

THATCHER HARTMAN ’27, CONTRIBUTOR March 23, 2025

Influencers believe they are celebrities, but do other people really consider them as such? An influencer is someone who influences other people’s actions. However, most influencers have little to no...

ENZO MARTINES '26 BREAKS dress code in Uggs and tee

Dress Code: Lost Cause?

ETHAN DUMPER ’27, NEWS EDITOR February 16, 2025

Across Loyola, there is a clear consensus. The dress code is there, but it is not often followed. Walk into Malloy Commons, and you will see a hundred different instances of dress code violations, from...

JACK HORAN '26 DRY SCOOPS his Creatine

Is Creatine A Boost Or A Bust?

JOSEPH ACUNA ’28, CONTRIBUTOR February 16, 2025

If you’re an athlete, chances are you’ve either used or heard of Creatine. Dubbed “the most researched supplement” by the National Institutes of Health, Creatine is a dietary supplement most commonly...

LUCAS GARCIA '25 POSES as Patrick Bateman

Looksmaxxing Tips: From Meh To Majestics

NICHOLAS KASSABIAN ’27, CONTRIBUTOR December 15, 2024

If you mew, huntereye-max and buy hundred-dollar products, will people finally notice you? In a world where teenagers are all on social media, influencers constantly blast the idea of looksmaxxing. But...

Z's RESETS for another day of food service

What’s In And What’s Out At Z’s

JOSEPH ACUÑA ’28, CONTRIBUTOR December 15, 2024

Zlicious Eatz, colloquially known as Z’s, is the Loyola-exclusive catering business loved by many, offering a grand variety of foods. However, with so many choices, deciding what to eat can be difficult....

Best Of Faculty Fits

Faculty and staff know how to keep things fresh, blending their unique cultures and personal styles into their daily outfits. But with so many contenders, one question remains: Who has the best fit? The...

CONNOR VON DER AHE '25 enjoys Coke while Lisa Barlow enjoys Diet Coke

Cubs Clash Over Cola Contenders

CONNOR VON DER AHE ’25, CREATIVE DIRECTOR November 25, 2024

Coke. A classic. We love it. The peppery and sweet beverage loves you. The electric bubbles never fail to cleanse your stress when undergoing a harsh exam, and it gives you joy on perhaps a last period...

Endurance Or Intensity In The Gym?

SUVIR KHANNA ’27, CONTRIBUTOR November 11, 2024

We’ve all seen videos online with steroid-enhanced athletes lifting enormous amounts of weight. But, as high school students, we (hopefully) aren’t taking steroids. So when we try to imitate bodybuilders...

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