CITY
The LMU Lions Have Made History Twice After Making the Sweet Sixteen, and Now They Are Onto the Elite Eight
The LMU men’s soccer team made history twice so far this postseason when they beat The University of California Irvine (4-2) on Nov. 16. They then beat The University of California Los Angeles (1-0) on Nov. 19, which got the team into the sweet sixteen for the first time in the program’s history. After beating…
Snow White: How Rachel Zegler, Disney, and the “Anti-Woke” Movement Derailed a German Folktale.
In 2021, Disney announced they’d continue their string of live-action remakes with a new rendition of their 1937 classic “Snow White” set to be released in 2024. It stars Rachel Zegler, 22, who rose to prominence in Steven Speilberg’s adaptation of West Side Story, as Maria. Disney has recently taken strides towards having more diverse…
‘LMU has responded poorly’: Arab students say they lack support during the war in Gaza
LMU pursues a mission of promoting justice and welcoming students of diverse cultural backgrounds. It has also made a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Despite these efforts, Arab and Palestinian students say they feel unsupported amid the ongoing Gaza war. In multiple conversations The Lion had with a range of Arab and Palestinian…
Lair Scares: The Problem with Food on Campus
In November 2021, LMU students began to share their unappetizing experiences with University dining through the Instagram account @lmuliarfoods. The account has amassed more than thirteen hundred followers and features over 100 student submissions of the not-so-yummy food they were served on campus. The account is a popular hub for students to commiserate the quality…
Five places to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this year in Los Angeles
With just a couple of weeks left in November, some haven’t finished eating their Halloween candy while others can’t wait to put their Christmas trees up. Regardless of where you’re at, Thanksgiving break is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about how and where to celebrate the holiday, especially for those…
LA Food Trucks: A Look into the world of “Street Meat”
Alex Kim dives into the world of street meat to discover the ins and outs of owning a food truck in the bustling streets of LA.
Spray, Play, and Find Your Signature at The Scent Room L.A.
Over the weekend, the Scent Room officially opened their Los Angeles location in Larchmont Village. Upon entrance, guests are welcomed with a fresh and inviting scent in the air. The walls of the space are lined with shelves, each one filled with dozens of travel to full size perfume bottles, candles, and diffusers, with most…
A Weekend of Celebrating Filipino-American Filmmakers
In a celebration of the unique voices of Filipino-American and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) filmmakers, the FilAm Creative Film Festival held their premiere festival at Occidental College during the first weekend of November. The FilAm Creative Film Festival is produced by FilAm Creative Inc., a nonprofit organization that advocates for the Filipino-American entertainment community.…
LMU’s own club promoters on the pleasures and dangers of L.A. nightlife
Every night of the week, young Angelenos pile into exclusive nightclubs adorned with disco balls, massive chandeliers, and flashing lights. But first, they must all get past the velvet ropes, whose purpose is often to keep out all but the most desired clientele — big spenders and young women. To attract that clientele, clubs hire…
LMU Loses 83-80 to Yale in Nail Biting Thriller
The Yale Bulldogs pulled out with a 83-80 win over the Lion’s on Sunday night. Reigning Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year, Bez Mbeng had it going all night and ultimately solidified the win for the Bulldogs. Up 81-80 with thirty seconds left in regulation, Coach James Jones put the fate of the game…
