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Favorite articles from the The Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University’s award-winning publication.

Marcellus Williams’ execution wasn’t just a tragedy, it was a failure of the justice system

The state of Missouri just killed an innocent man on death row. If anyone, who is the death penalty truly protecting?

‘Good Luck, Babe’: Women in pop are taking over and here to stay

"Brat" green and everything espresso is pop culture's new normal, and I'm not mad about it.

The lost art of MTV’s iconic VMAs shows

The VMAs used to be the stage for meat dresses, rappers announcing they are running for president and pop stars performing with python snakes. Now, not so much.

If reproductive rights continue to be restricted, Black mothers will pay the price

It’s time to address how Black women have been facing the risks of reproductive health restrictions in America — even if the presidential debate didn’t.

The “Love Island USA” cast are humans like the rest of us — it’s time we treat them like it

The ongoing trend of social media users bullying, harassing and taunting the season 6 islanders is disgraceful, especially when they forget they aren’t part of these couples themselves.

USC penalizing their valedictorian and canceling graduation is an act of censorship

Due to her support of Palestine amidst the devastation in Gaza, USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum has been removed from speaking on commencement day — which was entirely canceled on April 25 — citing alleged safety concerns. USC’s choice to disrespect their own students is unjustifiable.