1970s: Taking it to the Streets
Cover page of Loyola Phoenix's special strike issue, 1970
Following the Kent State Shooting in 1970, students across the country were swept onto the national stage. Students at Loyola and Mundelein found their political voices in protests and strikes against the shooting, the Vietnam War, and their rights and involvement in the creation of policy at their universities. Beyond campus, activists in Chicago were confronting intolerance at home, while a new pope made strides in interfaith dialogue around the world. The new political and social awareness also brought about a vibrant student culture, including a variety of unusual clubs and new programs designed to accommodate a more diverse set of student needs. In other words, students found time to have fun, socialize, and participate in a vibrant arts scene, yet they were also more willing than ever to assert themselves in their school and beyond.
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