California Lutheran University's Student Newspaper Since 1961

The Echo
California Lutheran University's Student Newspaper Since 1961

The Echo
California Lutheran University's Student Newspaper Since 1961

The Echo
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Ventura County Votes To Pass California's Prop 50

Ventura County Votes To Pass California’s Prop 50

Liam Flenniken, News Editor
November 11, 2025
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[Photo] Enrollment Decline, Esports, New Track Announced At Cal Lutheran Town Hall

Sarah Graue & Liam Flenniken, Editor in Chief & News Editor
November 4, 2025
Ventura County Emergency Medical Services talks to students from the Conejo Valley Unified School District.

Cal Lutheran Hosts 200 CVUSD Students At Health Care Summit

Liam Flenniken, News Editor
October 27, 2025
Ann Boynton, chair of the Board of Regents, first lady Monique Nunes and President John Nunes clap following words of charge, challenge and encouragement by Bishop Jeff Johnson.

Cal Lutheran Inaugurates John Nunes As Ninth President

Liam Flenniken, News Editor
October 20, 2025
Convocation Chair Jana Schofield, Mark Gulsrud, and President John Nunes at the recent Inauguration.

[Photo] Stained Glass Artist, Alumnus Delivers Founders Day Lecture

Nicole Castro, Reporter
October 20, 2025
Midfielder Olivia Suarez embraces her father at midfield during the pregame Senior Day ceremony.

‘I Love This Team’: Regals Soccer Blanks Caltech On Senior Day

Liam Flenniken, News Editor
October 6, 2025
“Currently we only have a handful of stores left in Oregon and Washington but they will be the last of the stores closing by the end of the week,” the Rite Aid corporate care representative said.

[Photo] Local Rite Aid Closes Its Doors

Casey Camiling, Reporter
September 29, 2025
A community made memorial dedicated to Charlie Kirk in front of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.

Reagan Library Postpones Ben Shapiro Event Following Kirk Assassination

Liam Flenniken, News Editor
September 15, 2025
Associate Professor of Physics Sebastian Carron Montero was awarded the Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence at the 2025 Honors Convocation Ceremony on Tuesday, April 29.

Sebastian Carron Montero Receives Presidential Award

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
May 5, 2025
All 11 Kingsmen baseball seniors pose for a picture at home plate pregame Senior Day ceremony.

Kingsmen Baseball Celebrates Senior Day With A Win Over Pacific University

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
May 5, 2025
Kerry Mellin said she worries her business could go under due to President Trump's recent tariffs, this worry serving as a driving factor behind her participation in local protests. 

Thousands Attend Protests In Thousand Oaks

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
April 28, 2025
All 18 Regals Softball alumni in attendance pose for a picture with Head Coach Kecia Davis on the field after the Alumni Appreciation Day ceremony.

Regals Softball Hosts Alumni Appreciation Day

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
April 21, 2025
A student listens to a pitch about Amgen.

Sports Management Program Hosts Sports Career Fair

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
April 7, 2025
"Resellers are going in, buying a bunch of stuff, and then selling it for three times the original price and I just don't think that's fair,” sophomore Gwenyth Love said.

Reselling The Fun And Sustainability Out Of Thrifting

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
April 7, 2025
First-year Rayleen De La Virgen bolts up the sideline past a defender.

Cal Lutheran Debuts Flag Football At Inaugural Tournament

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
March 31, 2025
New Venture County Fire Department station 34 is located at 2977 Mountclef Blvd.

New VCFD Station 34 Opened Near Cal Lutheran

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
March 24, 2025
“I will approach Cal Lutheran's finances the only way I know how. I will do my best. I will try to fully understand the situation, share that information with leadership and then work with the campus community to figure out a way forward. We need to align our spending for the programs we offer with the money we raise each year. There are obviously many ways to do that; I will help find a combination of activities that work,” said Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance Brian Fahnestock in an email interview. 

University Hires Brian Fahnestock As Interim VP For Administration And Finance

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
March 4, 2025
“I think what we hope for is to hear from students, what they want out of the library. This academic year is really the first time that we’re hearing from students asking about hours,” said Rachel Smiley, the director of Pearson Library. “We’ve been trying to respond to usage in how we make decisions about the hours, but this year, we’re working on expanding the hours during finals time.”

Cal Lutheran Needs More Late-Night Study Locations

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
February 25, 2025
California Lutheran University Knights Rugby Football Club was established in 1968, giving it the distinction of being the oldest club on campus, according to sophomore club President Miguel Bolio.

Knights Rugby Back In Action

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
February 18, 2025
18 Cal Lutheran students were awarded the American Passport Scholarship in order to obtain their first passports.

18 Cal Lutheran Students Awarded American Passport Scholarship

Liam Flenniken, Reporter
February 11, 2025
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