The Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In two weeks, a peaceful country with a routine daily life has been turned into a war zone. Against the expectations of most experts, Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation launched a military attack against…
Developing a Poetic Mindset
Forget everything you’ve ever known or heard about poetry. It may seem counterintuitive to say so, and sometimes poetry is considered relevant only for a particular group of people (spoiler alert: mainly, poets!), but…
“COVID-19’s Effects on Communities of Color:” A Q&A with Cheryl Grills, Ph.D.
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team connected with Cheryl Grills, Ph.D., President’s Professor in LMU’s Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, professor of Psychology, and director of the Psychology Applied Research Center, about a project…
ALMA Backyard Farms: Reclaiming Lives, Land, and Community
ALMA Backyard Farms is an urban farm in Compton, CA, founded by two LMU alumni, Erika L. Cuellar and Richard D. Garcia, that focuses on restorative justice and environmental stewardship. Have you ever wondered what a chocolate lightning tomato tasted like?
Huntington Beach Oil Spill’s Complex Legacy
The recent oil spill along nearby Huntington Beach is a stark and unpleasant reminder of the vulnerable relationship we have with our coastal urban community and the technological infrastructure that supports it. As ecologists,…
Kelly Younger on Muppets, Humanity, and the Importance of an Interesting Life
What do felt puppets and a Jesuit university have in common? It may sound like the setup to a bad dad joke, but in this case the answer is English professor Kelly Younger. Younger…
LMU Leads Innovative Seafood Traceability Effort
The world cephalopod catch, which includes octopuses and squid, has increased significantly over the past six decades. But octopus species are often misidentified, and their catch numbers and locations inaccurately reported, research shows, prompting fears…
