Winter 2022
Climate Chaos
By David L. Ulin
Extreme California weather may bring chaos, but do we resist, mitigate or adapt to preserve the climate, our common good? David L. Ulin explores the path head and our responsibilities.
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Alvarado and 3rd
The United States meets Central America at L.A.’s Westlake intersection. Rubén Martínez finds that survival is one of the many stories found at this hemispheric meeting place.
Driving Ambition
Louis Foster is a first-year student with a reputation for fast driving. He’s been seen topping 160 mph. Not on Loyola Blvd. — this British speedster drives race cars.
Climate Chaos
Extreme California weather may bring chaos, but do we resist, mitigate or adapt to preserve the climate, our common good? David L. Ulin explores the path head and our responsibilities.
Trellises
How does a Filipino family gradually transplanted in new American soil grow? For Oliver de la Paz ’94, ’95, carefully, surely, like a vine that rises along its trellis.
A Conversation With Holly Mitchell
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who was elected chair of the Board of Supervisors in December 2021, talks about her goals as supervisor
Mind Bridges
Mental health therapy usually has assumed a face-to-face interaction between practitioner and client. The COVID-19 pandemic radically upended the standard delivery model, but it offered some new approaches as well.
The Bove Era Ends
Elena “Lane” Bove’s career at LMU spans four decades, which doesn’t include her time as a Marymount undergraduate when Marymount College and Loyola University merged. Read our tribute to someone who may be unique for serving so long and at such a high level in the university’s history.
It’s a Trek
Star Trek’s science fiction universe always has been a commentary on the present as much as a vision of the future. Mikayla Gingrey ’21, a Star Trek devotee and an intern with CBS Studios, ranks her 10 most important Star Trek characters.
Mullet Mania
Mullets are both revered and reviled in the U.S. But they’re big in Australia, the homeland of men’s basketball standout Keli Leaupepe. His, in fact, is famous. Here’s your guide to choosing a mullet that fits you best.
Africa’s Voice of Conscience
Wole Soyinka, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature (1986), is a Nigerian writer and activist who has become as much a cultural symbol of national importance as his nation’s leading writer.
The Broken Vessel
Kara Allen, Ed.D. ’14 describes her journey from crying with her 5-month-old while parked at University Hall to her job as chief impact officer with Spurs Sports & Entertainment.
Drenched
The United States appears increasingly engaged in internal political warfare. Editor Joseph Wakelee-Lynch asks, “What is the cost of joining the battle?”
A Conversation With Stan Johnson
Stan Johnson, head coach of LMU’s men’s basketball, talks about the strategic importance of culture in a Div. 1, NCAA basketball program.
L.A. Flower Market
The L.A. Flower Market is the largest wholesale flower market in the United States. To Natasha Nguyen M.A. ’13, it’s a second home.
A Conversation With Jane Chow ’19
“Sorry for the Inconvenience,” the award-winning short film by Jane Chow ’19, is set in L.A.’s Chinatown. She talks about why Chinatown means so much to her, a native Hong Konger.
The Long View
We asked Chris Louie ’91 for his favorite marathon races. He has run 132 marathons at last count, so he had plenty to choose from.
No Places Like Home
How does California’s Central Valley become home when you’ve been raised in metro Detroit and moved 10 times? Jermaine Johnson II ’19 is working on an answer to that question.
June Colors
Los Angeles writer Lynell George ’84 reflects on the work of L.A. painter June Edmonds, whose work is showing at the LMU Laband Art Gallery.
The Quiet Heroes
The COVID-19 pandemic upset many plans for LMU-sponsored service activities. A pivot was called for, and Lion Acts of Service was the result.
Next Step in Gersten Renovation
The next step in renovations for Gersten Pavilion will improve facilities for student-athletes and heighten the game-day experience for LMU fans.
Dispatches Winter 2022
It’s the stuff of life — our alumni keep us all up to date with news, developments, work, achievements, accomplishments and more.
In Memoriam Winter 2022
A list — a memorial wall, in a way — of those in the LMU alumni community who have passed away.
