Can You Jig It?
This Year’s LBDC Champs! In light of the recent typhoon in the Philippines, UNICEF of Loyola decided to donate the proceeds of Loyola’s Best Dance Crew to crisis relief. The storm was considered one...
View ArticleDancing Machines
One aspect of my Loyola experience that will be very hard for me to say good-bye to is my African dance team, AfroDescent. From the spring semester of 2011, we have been working hard to educate the...
View ArticleUNICEF of Loyola
DISCLAIMER: This blog post is a shameless promotion of a truly amazing on-campus organization in which I happened to be a member. The Organization Fair is quickly approaching, and many undergraduates...
View ArticleThe Season for Excellence
One of the great traditions here at Loyola is the distribution of Excellence Awards at the end of the school year. Students and organizations are honored for their hard work in living out the Jesuit...
View ArticleLoyolacappella!
I have really exciting news! I recently auditioned for Loyola’s co-ed a cappella group, Loyolacappella, and was fortunate enough to make it into the group! Anyone who knows me knows how much of an a...
View ArticleEmergency Simulation
UNICEF Fellow Mandy leading a discussion in global issues and emergency response As the leading humanitarian organization in the world, UNICEF is often one of the first responders in times of global...
View ArticlePast, Present, and Future Dance Recital
Hey Guys, I had an amazing time seeing the first Dance Major Recital: Past, Present, and Future. Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJmfn9BdbdA
View ArticlePlanning for the Future
As a friend of many a Maroon and Gold member, I was invited to attend the Student Alumni Networking Night on March 26. The event was sponsored by the Gold Board, Maroon and Gold Society, and the...
View ArticlePoetic Injustice: A Night of Cultural Resistance
In case you haven’t figured it out from the giant wall standing between Damen and Mertz, this week is Palestine Awareness Week at Loyola. Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and the Middle...
View ArticleAdvice from Current Ramblers
The start of the Fall semester is always my favorite time of year – the campus is buzzing with energy as we welcome the students back after a quiet summer. This year the student workers of the...
View ArticleWellness Advocates Blood Drive
Meet the Wellness Advocates! We are an on-campus peer education organization that works in conjunction with the Wellness Center to inform the Loyola community about healthy lifestyle choices. We...
View ArticleLatin American Student Organization
Did you know that Hispanics are the largest minority at Loyola University Chicago? Among Loyola’s diverse campus, the student body consists of so many cultures that you’d be surprised! Freshman...
View ArticleLoyola’s Twist on TED Talks
In my free time, I enjoy watching inspirational and educational TED talks online. So, if you’re in the mood for intellectual inspiration, you’ll want to check out our very own university’s version of...
View ArticleWinning the Scholarship or Honors Program Acceptance Letter
Congratulations, you’ve been admitted to Loyola University Chicago as a future Rambler! And now, some of you have been invited to apply to Loyola Interdisciplinary Honors Program or the Business...
View ArticleGetting Involved: It’s Never Too Late to Start
Yesterday, in support of a friend, I attended the Student Government of Loyola Chicago (SGLC) Senate internal elections, during which each candidate addressed the audience, giving a two minute speech...
View ArticleExtra, Extra, Read All About It
It is always fantastic to stay active within your community by doing extracurricular activities. They keep your day productive and you get to have many amazing experiences within the club (activities...
View ArticleGet Involved!
Hi there! I’m back to tell you a little bit more about all the cool opportunities that Loyola has to offer! This time, though, I want to focus about the cool things you can do on campus! Every year, an...
View ArticleMy New Home Away From Home
Let me begin my saying that I have never talked so much, to so many people, in my entire life, as I have this weekend. Since last fall, going through Panhellenic sorority recruitment was something...
View ArticleAMSA
AMSA (American Medical Student Association) is one of two groups I am part of, here at Loyola. It is a wonderful group that prepares you for the medical career by familiarizing you with MCAT prepping,...
View ArticleLoyola’s Pre-Med Track
One of the reasons why I chose to attend Loyola was because of its good reputation on everything science-related. Since I aspire to become a doctor, I knew I was going down the right path when I was...
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