Chicago: Dancing Through April
April, typically hallmarked by the return of warmer weather, baseball, and “Game of Thrones,” carries another meaning for the Windy City...
Shelby Kluver (LUC ‘20)
Shelby Kluver (LUC ‘20)
Shelby is an LUC senior studying broadcast journalism, cultural anthropology, political science, and asian studies. Although she grew up in South Dakota, she has found homes in Chicago, Morocco, and Vietnam. She strives to continue traveling the world to seek out human tragedies and triumphs by telling stories through a fresh, unbiased viewpoint. When she's not studying or working, Shelby is a devoted fan of sunsets, strawberry smoothies, and Seth Meyers.
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My Moroccan Diary: A Saharan Sojourn
I’ve been able to travel to (and subsequently be motion sick in) every corner of Morocco. A crisscrossing spiderweb of rail lines connects...
My Moroccan Diary: Finding Home in a Homestay
The first time I met my mom, she flew across the room to engulf me in kisses, immediately knowing who I was. Her hair was tied back into a...
My Morocco Diary: Beauty in Another Beginning
When I initially chose to attend Loyola University Chicago, I prepared myself for four long Chicago winters. Then, last spring, I was...
Seven Women to Know
As March draws to a close, so does National Women’s History Month. The observance has officially been in place since 1986, in tandem with...
How Three College Students Founded an International NGO
When a college student returns home from study abroad, one could expect them to maybe have a sunburn, probably some cool souvenirs, and...
9 Podcasts You Should Check Out
In today’s digital age, there are countless topics and genres of podcasts available. Apple Podcasts estimates that there are over 500,000...
A Conversation with a Small-Town Mayor
Five months after the 2017 Women’s March and four months before the #MeToo movement exploded onto the national scene, there was another...
Students of Loyola: Violet Potter
Students of Loyola: a take on the very exciting, emotional, and raw Humans Of New York . I want to capture the students at Loyola in a way...
JASC: Serving Chicago's Japanese American Community
As communities age, the values and needs that each generation requires begins to differ. For the Japanese American community, this point...
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Harveen Mann
When I first met Dr. Harveen Mann, I walked into her office to find her kneeling on the floor, determinedly shoving several books into an...
The Chicago Bag Tax
Two years ago, Chicago officially implemented a 7-cent-per-bag tax and became part of the growing list of United States cities attempting...
Life After Study Abroad: Lessons in Shania Twain
As my boyfriend and I laid on my couch, watching our local news channel cover a story entitled “Largest Coin Show in South Dakota,” I was...
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Faces of Christkindlmarket Chicago
Under the Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza rises wooden houses and the smell of glühwin, signaling to Chicago that its beloved...
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16 Cafés Around Loyola to Get Your Study On
At this point in the semester, my first answer to when someone asks how I’m doing is a simple, “Tired.” My main motivation is finishing my...
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Shweta Singh on Feminism, Identity, and Owning Your Corner
Upon first glance, Dr. Shweta Singh is a bubbly, young professor with an infectious laugh. A closer look reveals that she is also a...
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Mandated Reporters at Loyola
You may have heard of Title IX before. It is the federal ordinance that prohibits discrimination from gender-based violence in any...
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A Loyola Student's Guide to the Midterm Elections
The 2018 midterm elections are fast approaching, and by this point, you’ve probably heard someone remind you to go vote. However, voting...
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The Chicago Atlas of Street Art and Grafitti
At Loyola, you don’t have to wait for an art fair to enjoy stunning murals. A walk around Edgewater and Rogers Park is full of painted...
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Fall Activities to do in Chicago this October
October, with all of her vibrant leaves, spiced drinks and (unequivocally) superior fashion, is here! And we’re here to remind you of all...
