Author: Joseph Wakelee-Lynch
The Burn and the Rebuild
L.A.’s wildfires took lives and burned homes, businesses, churches, and schools. They took a piece of our sense of place, too, leaving us to rebuild both our neighborhoods and our sense of community.
Racism’s Infrastructure
Richard Frishman’s photos and B. Brian Foster’s essays together explore the history and the built environment of racism, slavery, and segregation in America. Their book, “Ghosts of Segregation: American Racism, Hidden in Plain Sight,” accompanies a photo exhibition of the same name currently underway at the LMU Laband Art Gallery.
The Outsider President
President Jimmy Carter notched some notable successes in his one term in office. But his inexperience and lack of Washington, D.C., allies also weakened his hand in managing several crises, leading to his defeat by Ronald Reagan.
Monopoly: LMU Edition Ready For Gamers
Monopoly: LMU Edition, an officially licensed version of one of the most famous games ever created, is now available for purchase.
Where Is Voting Under Threat?
Legislation revising rules about several aspects of voting processes across the country could influence final tallies in the upcoming November election.
China’s Migrant Mothers
Mothers in rural China who move to cities for employment and an income often leave their children behind, sparking feelings of guilt and failure. Prof. Meng Li has done research about them and their painful choice.
The Choral Portal
Mary C. Breden, former director of Choral Activities at LMU, offers her suggestions on finding the pathway to enjoying choral music, which has inspired human beings for centuries.
John Legend and Janelle Monáe To Speak at Commencements
Loyola Marymount University will welcome award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend as the keynote speaker for the 2024 undergraduate commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4; Janelle Monáe, acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and performer, will speak at the graduate commencement on Sunday, May 5. An EGOT-winning artist with a trophy tally that includes 12 Grammys, three Emmys, […]
LMU Preserves Damaged Bluff Letters
LMU is taking steps to repair and preserve the iconic letters on the bluff that were damaged by the rains of winter 2022–23.
