Sarah Hutter, outgoing editor-in-chief; Olivia Silvester, incoming editor-in-chief; Sabatino Stacchi, managing editor
Sarah Hutter, editor-in-chief
Dear LMU community: We are currently out of the office from May to August 2025. In the meantime, check out our coverage from the spring semester below. See you in the fall!
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson will speak at LMU’s undergraduate commencement this Saturday, May 17 on Sunken Gardens. Brian Greene will be the speaker for LMU’s graduate and Loyola Law School commencement.
Read more...BREAKING: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson to speak at LMU undergraduate commencement
Editor-in-Chief
Managing Editor
Elizabeth Drummond, Ph.D., associate professor of history, was recently named the newest director of LMU’s Marymount Institute for Faith, Culture and the Arts. In this position, Drummond will directly answer to the provost and work closely with academic affairs, mission and ministry and student affairs to propel the mission and vision of the Institute further. Read more...Meet Elizabeth Drummond, Ph.D.: The new leader of the Marymount Institute
Asst. News Editor
After 30 years of working with Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Kappa Alpha Theta saw one of its primary philanthropic outlets suffer due to recent grant terminations from the U.S. Department of Justice. Read more...Kappa Alpha Theta philanthropy faces roadblocks after federal grant award termination
Interim News Editor
Don’t worry. One summer does not define a lifetime.
Asst. Life+Arts Editor
The design and multimedia arts senior exhibition, “HAGS,” showcases a variety of artists for their last show at LMU, savoring every last moment.
Life+Arts Intern
Once an LMU stand-up favorite, LMU alumna Zoe Zakson (‘24) went on to open for comedian Mekki Leeper on tour and will take to the 2025 “Netflix is a Joke” Festival on May 8.
Life+Arts Editor
After all the sports season's practices, games and awards die down, a student athlete's work never stops. In fact, for many teams, success starts in the off-season, and the grind never stops. Read more...Off-season? Maybe. Off their game? Never: How Lions are maintaining skill in the off-season
Sports Intern
As the 2024-25 school year comes to a close, so do LMU’s sports seasons. Let’s dive deeper into the standout teams and players of the 2024-25 season. Read more...The stars of LMU Athletics’ 2024-25 season
No. 4 LMU beach volleyball’s historic season came to an end in the program’s first appearance in the national championship title game.
As her time on the Bluff wraps up, watch senior reporter Olivia Palombo's final farewell to the place that changed her life.
I am way smarter than I was four years ago. That’s not in spite of some of my more embarrassing moments, but because of them.
Just days away from graduation, I’ve revisited my college journal entries from move-in day to senior celebrations. The last four years of my life live somewhere between the lines of those seven journals, and I can finally see how every moment led me to where I needed to be.
Disclaimer: The University Medical Center advises students that discovering fundamental laws of physics is not a substitute for proper time management and self-care.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the Bluff, here to prank whoever picks up the phone. Ring! Ring! Is your refrigerator running? Pranked!
Audio Intern
Asst. Managing Editor
Bluff Editor
Forget the foam fingers and confetti, what you really need is 5.7% more money.
As her time on the Bluff wraps up, watch senior reporter Olivia Palombo's final farewell to the place that changed her life.
On March 20, President Donald Trump enacted on one of his many policy promises by signing an executive order to close the Department of Education. However, if Congressional approval is required to dismantle the department, how likely is it that Trump's order will take effect? And if this dep…
News Video Specialist
If you have a domestic flight booked after May 7, make sure to check if you have a Real ID, otherwise you may not be able to fly. In 2005, Congress passed the Real ID Act as a way to prevent fraud and improve security after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. While it is not a new process, it may ca…
Video Intern
"Pressure is a privilege," said John Mayer, head coach of the LMU beach volleyball team. LMU beach volleyball sealed their sixth consecutive West Coast Conference (WCC) Tournament win on April 25, right before they departed for the NCAA Championship playoffs this weekend. If the Lions contin…
Video Intern
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the Bluff, here to prank whoever picks up the phone. Ring! Ring! Is your refrigerator running? Pranked!
Audio Intern
Asst. Managing Editor
Bluff Editor
Birth rates significantly dropped during the Great Recession of 2008, followed by a decrease in student population. In the near future, universities nationwide will be challenged by this demographic cliff in enrollment. We're here to discuss.
Asst. Managing Editor
Audio Intern
Managing Editor
Video Producer
Practicing journalists worldwide are concerned by the Trump administration's executive orders against various U.S. institutions for their use of the First Amendment. How can journalists properly continue to promote democracy in this current state? Writer and journalist Jon Allsop answers the question.
Asst. Managing Editor
Student Affairs, Student EXP, LMU Cares and others hosted Wellness Wednesday XXL at Alumni Mall on May 7, where students and staff enjoyed live music, delicious food and a variety of vendor offerings.
Back in high school, most of us were told that informality was not appropriate in college correspondence, so it’s ironic when professors are less formal than students at times.
Finals week is a lot better with a pal!
Asst. Cartoon Editor
As Commencement 2025 quickly approaches, some previous LMU graduates and former Loyolan staffers offer their thoughts and advice about graduation on the Bluff.
Cartoon Contributor
Interim Cartoon Editor
Cartoon Intern
Asst. Cartoon Editor
I am way smarter than I was four years ago. That’s not in spite of some of my more embarrassing moments, but because of them.
After 30 years of working with Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Kappa Alpha Theta saw one of its primary philanthropic outlets suffer due to recent grant terminations from the U.S. Department of Justice.
As the 2024-25 school year comes to a close, so do LMU’s sports seasons. Let’s dive deeper into the standout teams and players of the 2024-25 season.
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