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The Loyalist

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The Loyalist

GRADUATED CUBS SING the beginning of "I am Loyola"

Why Brotherhood Is So Important

NOAH TING ’28, CONTRIBUTOR May 30, 2025

Loyola’s homepage bears this statement: “Loyola is a community in every sense of the word, in our commitment to the young men we are privileged to serve, and in our active alumni association that embodies...

CONNOR VON DER AHE '25 SELFIES with matcha

Matcha: an Un-Matcha-Ble Drink

DYLAN JAZMINES ’27, CONTRIBUTOR May 30, 2025

Matcha, a green, semi-bitter, semi-sweet, umami tea from Japan, has taken the world by storm. An unconventional color and taste that the worldwide palette is somewhat unaccustomed to, matcha has interesting...

When Learning Becomes Treason

RILEY LANTIN ’26, OPINION EDITOR May 30, 2025

This May, the Department of Homeland Security, working under the direction of the Trump Administration, terminated Harvard University’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), effectively revoking...

RILEY LANTIN '25 PRACTICES proper lab safety

Goggles On, Ego Off

SUVIR KHANNA ’27, CONTRIBUTOR May 30, 2025

We have all heard the piercing voice of our teachers during chaotic labs yelling ‘Where are your goggles!?’ —followed by the collective groan that ensues, “We are just boiling water!” Still,...

OPPOSING SOLDIERS MARCH at the border

Nuclear Neighbors: The Indo-Pakistani Conflict

JOAQUIN REYES ’27, CONTRIBUTOR May 30, 2025

With global instability intensifying, the number of active conflicts continues to fluctuate. According to the Geneva Academy, there are currently 110 recognized current-armed conflicts, with the most recent...

ACTIVIST WEARS a sign at a Stand up for Science rally

The Cost Of Curiosity

JACK MUSITANO ’26, OPINION EDITOR May 30, 2025

In just a matter of months, sweeping changes in government policy have dramatically reshaped the landscape of science and research in our country. While new policy directions are expected with a new presidency,...

PROTESTERS CHANT at a rally for Kilmar Garcia

No Trial, Just Error

LUCAS CANLEY ’27, CONTRIBUTOR May 30, 2025

Imagine that your teacher accuses you of cheating on a test you didn’t even take. No one tells you the evidence they have for this claim. You’re not allowed to explain yourself, bring witnesses, or...

Beware of Media Bias

Beware of Media Bias

JOSEPH SCHIMMOLLER ’26, PHOTO EDITOR May 30, 2025

We exist in a world where news is always swirling about. Whether on the internet or television, reports are dictated to the public at all hours. However, a question arises: is everything reported truthful...

CUBS CREATE composting initiative at Hernandez Field

Climate Concern Must Catalyze Change

JOSEPH ACUÑA ’28, CONTRIBUTOR May 30, 2025

From glaciers melting in Antarctica to deforestation in the Amazon, our world’s wildlife not only works against natural selection but also the irreparable impact humans have caused through global warming. As...

DONALD TRUMP CUTS federal science funding in his first 100 days

No Science, No Future

JACK MUSITANO ’26, OPINION EDITOR May 4, 2025

New presidential administrations always bring change. Policies are adjusted, budgets are rewritten, and priorities are shifted. However, strong and steady investment in science should stand above frantic...

The Metro GoPass Should Come To Loyola

The Metro GoPass Should Come To Loyola

TRAVIS CHANG ’27, CONTRIBUTOR May 4, 2025

“When’s our Hopskip coming? Can you give me a ride home today? When are your parents coming?” These are all questions that can be heard after the last bell of the school day. While many students...

VON DER AHE '25 PONDERS future

Trump Funding Cuts At Columbia Set Scary Precedent

ROMAN LEIMONE ’27, CONTRIBUTOR May 4, 2025

Columbia University is once again at the spotlight of national news, and students are tired of it. “It’s exhausting and stressful always having my school in the headlines,” says Theadora Leimone,...

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