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Faith, Frailty and the Future

ROCCO CARUSO ’28, CONTRIBUTOR March 21, 2025

Pope Francis stated in 2023, “We can either withdraw within ourselves or welcome suffering as an opportunity for growth.” Given his own words and recent health issues, this question arises: should...

ARJUN NARANG '28 DISOBEYS rules

Why We Need The Dress Code

ISRAEL RAMIREZ ’26, CONTRIBUTOR March 21, 2025

​More than just rules about fitting pants and navy polos, Loyola’s dress code is supposed to mean something; it represents a commitment to the values of Jesuit education—at least, that’s how it...

PALISADES RUBBLE TRANSMUTED into political discourse

Do We Play The Blame Game Too Much?

LUCAS CANLEY ’27, CONTRIBUTOR March 21, 2025

​Disaster strikes! Everyone knows that the first thing you do in this situation is to blame your local political figures. While this disaster reaction protocol I just outlined is ridiculous, it has recently...

STUDENT-ATHLETES COMMIT to top colleges

Student Athletes Need More Academic Flexibility

LUKE LAPIDUS ’27, CONTRIBUTOR February 16, 2025

Loyola is known for many things, but its strong athletic tradition stands out as a key part of its identity. Throughout its history, Loyola has won 71 CIF titles across all sports and claimed the Commissioner's...

LUIGI MANGIONE USHERED to court after being accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO

The Failure Of The U.S. Healthcare System

LUCAS CANLEY ’27, CONTRIBUTOR February 16, 2025

When you get sick, you go to the doctor, right? It’s a simple expectation, one that many take for granted, but for millions in the U.S., healthcare is anything but guaranteed. It shouldn’t be a surprise...

DINO'S CHICKEN SIGN GLOWING in Pico Union.

Should Students Wander Pico-Union During Lunch?

WILLIAM COLLARD ’27, CONTRIBUTOR February 16, 2025

Loyola High School holds its students to high academic and ethical standards. Students are expected to lead by example through trust, responsibility, and good decision-making. If students are trusted to...

MUSK PRESIDES over a Trump address

American Sell-Out

JACOB UY ’27, CONTRIBUTOR February 16, 2025

Entrepreneurs, the new radicalists, are trying to capitalize on the changing times by getting a position of power in the government. Some positions are so important that they affect the livelihood of everyday...

NICHOLAS KASSABIAN ENGAGING in JUG

Is JUG Just?

NICHOLAS KASSABIAN ’27, CONTRIBUTOR February 16, 2025

Does 30 minutes of tedious writing make us behave? In my personal experience, JUG is not an effective method of discipline. Rather than encouraging discipline, JUG is an ineffective punishment that encourages...

TRUMP WATCHING the effects of his tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico

Do Trump’s Tariffs Cause More Harm Than Good?

DANIEL RIGALI ’28, CONTRIBUTOR February 16, 2025

On Feb. 1, 2025, President Trump followed through on a campaign promise by imposing tariffs on imported goods from Canada, China, and Mexico. The tariffs have been postponed while the countries negotiate....

What Is A Dictator?

EXECUTIVE STAFF February 16, 2025

In the 25 days since his inauguration, President Donald J. Trump—like every president before him—has issued a plethora of Executive Orders. Trump’s orders, however, range from renaming national landmarks...

LOYOLA DEBATE TEAM POSES in front of Ruppert Hall

The Price For Persuasion

UPTON TA-BEADLE ’27, CONTRIBUTOR December 15, 2024

In the past few years, the Loyola speech and debate team has grown tremendously. It expanded its range of events to LD, Congress, public forum, and speech, each with tremendous growth in participation...

ALEX WALLACE '25 AND AARON CONSTANTINO '25 AFTER connecting

Your Network Is Your Networth

THATCHER HARTMAN ’27, CONTRIBUTOR December 15, 2024

In life, who you know matters just as much as what you know. Your network, which can be from as close as a family member to as far as a classroom professor, can open doors to opportunities like internships,...

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