Joseph Wakelee-Lynch, Author at LMU Magazine

Articles by Author

My Take

At the Edge of Belonging

Novelist Gian Sardar ’96 describes growing up in an unusual family: Flemish roots on one side and Kurdish on the other.

“Somethin’ Happenin’ Here”

The Loyola-Marymount merger represented massive change, and it took place within a society convulsed with cultural transformation.

Letter From L.A.

Kids’ Hopes

Some of the most eloquent voices heard in the aftermath of mass shootings are those of high school students. Their determination to make the political system respond is a sign of hope.

Civics 101

Asylum raises the question of both our political and moral obligations in response to those in need of refuge. A Loyola Law School professor and an LLS graduate offer an explanation of a practice with a long history in international politics and law.

From the Desk Of

Julie Wilhoit, Head Coach, Women’s Basketball

Word of Mouth

Before the written word, histories were spoken. Today, communication seems to take infinite forms. But the stories we tell one another are as valuable as ever.

Off Press Podcast Interview with Garrett Snyder ’09

Los Angeles is considered one of the most ethnically diverse U.S. cities, and its culinary culture is just as wide-ranging. As food editor of Los Angeles Magazine, Garrett Snyder ’09 probably has tasted as many dishes as a United Nations chef. Snyder talks about L.A.’s unique food culture, the oddest thing he’s ever eaten and the city’s next hot food trends.

Voices

Ava DuVernay Builds Bridges With Films

Ava DuVernay’s path to being one of the few black female directors and producers in the film industry, began in Compton, a city that today has no movie theaters.