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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai visite

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai visited California Lutheran University on Saturday, May 9, for a private Fireside Chat in Samuelson Chapel. The Pakistani activist discussed the ongoing fight for girls’ education and Recess Capital, a new firm dedicated to investing in women’s sports.

Sarah Graue - Editor In Chief, Octavia Knox - Opinion Editor
Photo Contributed by Elevated Media Productions

Prison Education Professor Honored With President'

Prison Education Professor Honored With President's Award

Schannae Lucas, chair of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department, received the 2026 President’s Award for Teaching Excellence during the Honors Convocation on Tuesday, April 28 in Samuelson Chapel. Lucas was recognized by President John Nunes for her work spearheading California Lutheran University’s Inside Out Prison Exchange Program.

Caleb Alalem - Reporter
Sarah Graue - Editor In Chief

Undefeated Knights Rugby Football Club Falls In Na

Undefeated Knights Rugby Football Club Falls In Nationals

Blurb: At the conclusion of an undefeated 6-0 regular season, the California Lutheran University Knights Rugby Football Club was defeated by the University of North Florida Deadbird Rugby Club 46-20 in the team’s first-ever appearance at the College Rugby Association of America Men’s Division II National Championship on Saturday, May 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Casey Camiling - Reporter
Photo contributed by Yumma Anabela Mora

Cal Lutheran Cuts Women's Lacrosse, Cites Roster C

Cal Lutheran Cuts Women's Lacrosse, Cites Roster Challenges

California Lutheran University announced it would be discontinuing its women’s lacrosse program effective immediately on Tuesday, April 28, citing “continued and severe challenges in maintaining a robust roster,” according to a university-wide email from the Office of the President.

Liam Flenniken - News Editor
Photo contributed by Peyton Beatty

SPRING PRINT ISSUE IS OUT! You can find 22 print-e

SPRING PRINT ISSUE IS OUT! You can find 22 print-exclusive stories on newsstands across campus 📰

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our pop-up on the spine today! We appreciate your support of student journalism. 💜

Check out The Echo website for our new stories tomorrow morning!

Provost Neilson To Step Down, Transition To New Ro

Provost Neilson To Step Down, Transition To New Role In June 2027

California Lutheran University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Leanne Neilson will be stepping down in June 2027 after 18 years in the position, with plans to transition into a role focused primarily on community relationships and donor relations, according to an April 7 email from the Office of the President.

Liam Flenniken - News Editor
Photo Contributed by Liam Flenniken

Dance Minor On Hiatus Amid Low Enrollment, Budgeta

Dance Minor On Hiatus Amid Low Enrollment, Budgetary Concerns

Citing current university priorities and funding concerns, California Lutheran University’s dance minor has been placed on hold, according to a March 27 email from the university’s Theatre and Dance Department.

Troy Anderson - Reporter
Photo contributed by Abby Haverkampf

As graduation is swiftly approaching, remind your

As graduation is swiftly approaching, remind your parents to place an ad in The Echo's special graduation issue!

California Lutheran University’s student newspaper, The Echo, is offering you the opportunity to send a personalized message to your graduate. Each year we produce a special, full-color graduation issue in which you can congratulate your students on their achievements.

The graduation issue will be distributed to graduating seniors at Gumby Grad Fest on Thursday, May 14.

Order yours by Tuesday May 5th before time runs out! Link in bio!

2nd Annual Wine & Beer Walk Raises $20,000 For Stu

2nd Annual Wine & Beer Walk Raises $20,000 For Student-Athletes

California Lutheran University’s Athletics Department hosted its 2nd Annual Wine & Beer Walk fundraiser at the William Rolland Stadium Plaza on Saturday, April 25. More than 20 wineries and breweries were in attendance this year, including multiple owned by Cal Lutheran alumni, with proceeds directly supporting student-athletes.

Casey Camiling - Reporter
Photo contributed by Casey Camiling

Cal Lutheran Jamba To Close, Reopen Under Sodexo

Cal Lutheran Jamba To Close, Reopen Under Sodexo

California Lutheran University will close its on-campus Jamba following the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year, according to Sodexo General Manager Elizabeth Nepute. The kiosk will reopen in the fall under a new Sodexo-branded restaurant.

Kyle Otting - Reporter
Photo contributed by Kyle Otting

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Increased Rattlesnake Activity In Ventura County Linked To March Heatwave

After a wet winter and abnormal March heatwave, rattlesnake season has come earlier than normal, as Ventura County saw five rattlesnake bite reports and one fatality in less than a month, according to the Los Angeles Times and KTLA.

Sarah Gonda, a lecturer of biology at California Lutheran University who has a doctorate in veterinary medicine, said rattlesnake season typically begins in April, but that a heatwave in March brought them out earlier than expected.

Kaylie Hesse - Reporter
Photo contributed by Sarah Graue

Model United Nations Brings Home Honorable Mention

Model United Nations Brings Home Honorable Mention

Earlier this month, California Lutheran University’s Model United Nations team returned from the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City with an honorable mention award.

Katherine Abraham - Reporter
Photo contributed by Kaj Overlie

'Dune' Sound Designer Mark Mangini Breaks Down Osc

'Dune' Sound Designer Mark Mangini Breaks Down Oscar-Winning Career

Mark Mangini, a two-time Academy Award-winning sound designer, offered a behind the scenes glimpse into his four decades of film industry experience at California Lutheran University on April 14.
Mangini’s visit, sponsored by the Film and Television Department, included live demonstrations of sound design technique and a presentation of his work on films such as “Dune” and “Mad Max: Fury Road.” Mike James Gallagher, an Emmy-nominated sound designer and creator of INDEPTH Sound Design, moderated the talk.

Kyle Otting - Reporter
Photo contributed by Kyle Otting

ASCLU Senate Approves 'Club Liberty' After Turning

ASCLU Senate Approves 'Club Liberty' After Turning Point USA Rejection

In a near-unanimous 17-0-1 vote, Associated Students California Lutheran University Senate approved the establishment of “Club Liberty,” an organization that “rose from the rejection” of a Turning Point USA chapter on campus, according to the club’s President Tristan Quezada.

Quezada previously attempted to gain club approval under the TPUSA name and organization affiliation, but was rejected at an ASCLU Senate meeting on Dec. 1, 2025, according to previous Echo coverage.

Caitlynn Rose Crowley - Reporter
Infographic contributed by Charlotte Braden

College Graduation Comes With An Unreasonable Pric

College Graduation Comes With An Unreasonable Price Tag

College graduation has become unnecessarily expensive. It’s supposed to be one of the proudest moments of a student's life, as it signifies the completion of their studies, but for a lot of people, it also represents one of the most stressful and costly events of their lives.

Kaylie Hesse - Reporter
Infographic contributed by Charlotte Braden

Gumby Gossip – Foodie Friday Edition: What Meal Re

Gumby Gossip – Foodie Friday Edition: What Meal Reminds You Of Home?

At Foodie Friday, The Echo asked Cal Lutheran students the Gumby Gossip question of the week, “What meal reminds you of home?”

Margarita Lievanos - El Eco Editor
Photos contributed by Margarita Lievanos

Seven Seniors Score In Regals' 25-10 Victory Over

Seven Seniors Score In Regals' 25-10 Victory Over Leopards

The California Lutheran University Regals (14-11, 10-2 conference) celebrated Senior Day and closed out its regular season on Saturday, April 11 by defeating the University of La Verne Leopards (2-26, 2-10 conference) 25-10, with seven of the team’s eight seniors scoring at least one point each.

Casey Camiling - Reporter
Photo contributed by Casey Camiling

Residents 'Disappointed' As University Pauses Only

Residents 'Disappointed' As University Pauses Only Hispanic-Themed House

Six California Lutheran University students were not selected to continue living in “La Raza,” the only Hispanic-themed university house, for the 2026-27 school year, a decision junior Miguel Bolio said left him and other residents “stunned.”

Katherine Abraham - Reporter
Infographic contributed by Scout Passalacqua

Protests Are Rebuilding America's Sense Of Communi

Protests Are Rebuilding America's Sense Of Community

America exists in unprecedented times, plagued by a divisive and turbulent political climate, making true community difficult to come by and even more important to find. Protests, like national “No Kings” demonstrations on March 28, offer that genuine connection and are attended by everyday people charged with hope.

Octavia Knox - Opinion Editor
Photo contributed by James Yocuté

Kingsmen Soccer Welcomes Honorary Player To Spring

Kingsmen Soccer Welcomes Honorary Player To Spring Squad

The California Lutheran University Kingsmen soccer team has joined forces with national non-profit organization Team IMPACT to sign 9-year-old Skylar Goldman.

Casey Camiling - Reporter
Photo contributed by CLU Sports

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Schannae Lucas, chair of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department, was recognized for the 2026 President's Award for Teaching Excellence during Honors Convocation.

Prison Education Professor Honored With President's Award

Junior Jayme Smarinsky (left) and sophomore Charly Frost (right) dance together at Spring Formal.

Photos: Students Fly Back To The '50s At Spring Formal

Senior Victoria Ruiz delivers a speech on panic attacks, composed in adjunct professor JD Slajchert's storytelling course on Thursday, April 30.

Festival of Scholars Brings TEDx Storytelling

PRIDE Club, Campus Ministry and other campus departments unite students with local LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations at its festival on Wednesday, April 28.

PRIDE Fest Raises Flag, Awareness For Queer Community

Emerging performers and entrepreneurs collaborated both on and off stage at CalLuPalooza, iCLU Radio's annual celebration, at Peppergrove Park on Friday, May 1.

CalLuPalooza Amplifies Local Creatives

Former professor Lisa Fredrickson surprises the crowd dressed in a Gumby mascot costume.

Photos: Improv Introduces 'Thursday Night Live'

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