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Winter travel tips: How to deal with holiday bustle

Conor Gaffney December 16, 2016

Crowds.  Lines.  Traffic. Delays.  Cancellations.  The list goes on and on.  Indeed, traveling in the United States between between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a nightmare, but is there a way...

Corrosive nature of violent video games undermines morality of youth and society

Conor Gaffney December 2, 2016

For Southern Californian drivers, getting cut off by a fellow motorist is a common occurrence––but what if that driver was an 11-year-boy? Well, that's exactly what happened to Canadian drivers just...

A letter from the editors-in-chief

Conor Gaffney and Nicholas Salinas November 11, 2016

To the Loyola community, To many of you, the night of November 8 may have come as a shock. Whether you thought Clinton would have a landslide victory or Trump would emerge barely victorious, the results...

Administration rehauls academic award system

Conor Gaffney November 11, 2016

Administrators recently announced a new system for academic honors at graduation.   The plan, revealed to seniors during their Magis periods, involves three tiers of recognition: Cum Laude, Magna Cum...

A letter from the editors-in-chief

Conor Gaffney and Nicholas Salinas September 9, 2016

To the Loyola Community, Welcome to the 2016-17 school year, a time to grow as a student, a time to develop as a leader, a time to serve as a man for others and a time to blossom as a member of the Cub...

Bell schedule under reconsideration, possible alternatives to be discussed

Conor Gaffney June 2, 2016

Principal Frank Kozakowski and the administrative team are considering a change in schedule for the 2016-17 school year.   The potential schedule alteration, which most likely will not be fully confirmed...

Discover LA: LAX: A hectic hub for stress, anxiety and travel

Robert Dickson, Conor Gaffney, and Pablo Muñoz June 2, 2016

It is a place most people from the Los Angeles area dread to enter but ultimately must use at some point during their time in the metropolitan city. Los Angeles International Airport, known regionally...

The Loyola archives department: historic sanctuary for the past

Conor Gaffney May 19, 2016

Situated in an unmarked room along the southeastern corner of the Berendo complex, the Loyola Archives Vault is home to thousands of prized records, art pieces and artifacts that constitute the 150-year...

Inside Loyola Counseling: Tom Gallagher

Conor Gaffney May 19, 2016

Having worked at Loyola for over 30 years, Tom Gallagher continues to serve the Cub community as a member of the counseling department.   Gallagher, a Los Angeles native, is one of eight children.  He...

Inside Loyola Counseling: Mr. Paul Jordan ’88

Conor Gaffney November 6, 2015

In his 24th year as a member of the Loyola faculty, Mr. Paul Jordan '88 continues to serve the Cub community through his work as the Director of Counseling and Assistant Principal for Student Life. Mr....

Mr. Steve Grady ’63: A living Loyola football legend

Conor Gaffney and Ben Donohoe November 6, 2015

With over 350 games of coaching under his belt and an estimated 1,100 young men who have participated for his teams throughout a timespan of 34 years, former head coach of varsity football Mr. Steve Grady...

Inside Loyola Counseling: Mr. Stephen Grady ’63

Conor Gaffney October 15, 2015

While working for his father's business in 1970, Grady learned that Loyola was in need of an assistant football coach and applied for the position.  He was accepted the same year and quickly developed...

Inside Loyola Counseling: Mrs. Daryl Crowley

Conor Gaffney October 15, 2015

Mrs. Daryl Crowley The 2015-16 school year marks Mrs. Daryl Crowley's third year as a member of Loyola High School's Counseling Department. Crowley began her career as an educator in 1986 as a fourth...

Man on the Street: Halloween Costumes

Conor Gaffney October 15, 2015

Mrs. Melinda Wiggins said, “My favorite Halloween costume was the Loyola boys who came to school dressed as brides.  They were dressed up as brides and bridesmaids, and they had little bouquets of flowers....

Cub alumnus inducted into UCLA Hall of Fame

Conor Gaffney September 28, 2015

From Cub to Bruin and field to hardwood, CIF Champion and soon-to-be University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Hall of Famer Mr. Danny Farmer '95 has excelled as both a football and volleyball sportsman. Farmer,...

Tech department makes strides

Conor Gaffney and Matteo Mendoza September 28, 2015

In August, the Loyola Technology Department, which maintains, updates, and installs technology throughout campus,  installed a new server hardware that will allow Loyola's technological infrastructure...

Loyola offers opportunity of a lifetime to cub adventurers

Robert Dickson, Conor Gaffney, and Chris Combs September 28, 2015

San Diego College Tour Date: October 2015 Offered to grades: 11, 12 Purpose: Students take a one-day trip to visit and tour San Diego State University, University of San Diego and University of California,...

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