SGA Senior Stories Podcast

In an email to the Loyola community on February 11th, Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J. announced his upcoming retirement from his role as the President of Loyola University Maryland. As a result, the team at the Senior Stories Podcast thought this would be the perfect time to ask him some questions about his 16 years on the Evergreen Campus!

This episode features The People's Champ, Adam Wagner, otherwise known as #37 on the Loyola Men's Lacrosse Team. Hear Wags talk about his experience as a Loyola student-athlete, which includes being on the Loyola Rowing Team during his first year, getting cut from the Club Lacrosse Team, and then walking on to the D1 Lacrosse Team as a Sophomore! Also, this wouldn't be an episode of Senior Stories without a reference to The Grateful Dead, so hear how Adam introduced Sklar to the band he never stops talking about. Finally, listen up for some awesome messages from three fellow Loyola Seniors ahead of our upcoming graduation!

Tune in to this episode to hear the fashion icon of Loyola's Class of 2021, Amelia Salvatore, talk about starting her fashion Instagram account called "WTF - What's The Fit?", serving as the President of Club FED, and living with a host mother while studying abroad in Spain. Also, Spencer, Sklar, and Michelle flip the script on this episode's segment of The Hound Hotline by calling three random Loyola Seniors out of the blue to ask them some thought-provoking questions!

Tune in to this episode to hear Derek Morales share his Senior Story, which includes his experience co-founding Loyola eSports, his faith journey at Loyola, and his love for your friendly neighborhood Spiderman. In addition, the growth and success of Loyola eSports inspired this episode's segment of Senior Shoutouts, which focuses on highlighting some other Senior-led clubs and organizations that have also been very active throughout the past year!

On this episode, hear Andrea Ramirez share her Senior Story, which includes her experience moving from Mexico to the United States, her involvement in supporting local Baltimore businesses, and her Social Impact Fellowship. Also, the Seniors on the Loyola Men's Basketball team and the Seniors who attended this semester's Kairos Retreat all get shoutouts!

On this special twentieth episode, hear two of Loyola's most prominent student leaders share their Senior Stories. Student Body President, Francisco Echaniz, discusses his SGA journey and his experience as a Kairos Leader, and VP of Social Affairs, Hannah Christou, talks about being from New York City, her time studying abroad in Thailand, and what this year's LoyolaPalooza would have been like if it was allowed to be held (RIP Palooza). Also, hear incoming Senior Class President, Claire Chevalier, share her plans for the future of the Senior Stories Podcast next year.

On this episode, Loyola Men's Swimming Captain Conor Rutigliano dives into (because he's a swimmer, get it?) his Senior Story! Hear Tig discuss his growth as a student-athlete, his outlook for his Senior Season, and the reason male swimmers wear speedos. Also, enjoy a jam-packed intro segment featuring more Senior Shoutouts and Hound Hotline questions!

In this episode, a new segment called Senior Shoutouts is debuted, and Spencer and Sklar pitch an SGA event idea to Michelle. Stick around to hear SuperFans President, Camille Marsdale, talk about her adjustment to college life, school spirit at Loyola, her time abroad in Belgium, and her decision to learn remotely for her entire Senior year!

On this episode, hear Evergreen and Senior Editor of The Rival, Mike DeLia, talk about being an Honors Student (nerd), his love of writing, and his experience enjoying the outdoors while studying abroad in New Zealand! Also, the Hound Hotline is BACK featuring three flaming hot questions from members of the Class of 2021!  

The first episode of the Spring semester features one of the most outgoing and welcoming people in the Class of 2021, Abby Almonte! Tune in to hear Abby talk about her home state of Rhode Island, her encounter with Zion Williamson, and the lifelong friendships that she's formed since arriving at Loyola.

For the first episode of 2021, hear Spencer, Sklar, and Michelle discuss each of their 2020 Spotify Wrapped statistics and their resolutions for the new year. Tune in to hear Greyhounds Men's Basketball point guard, Isaiah Hart, discuss his Loyola experience both on and off the court ahead of the start of his Senior season.

On this episode, Spencer, Sklar, and Michelle close the book on their virtual first semester senior year and discuss their favorite things about the holiday season. Later in the episode, fellow podcaster and weekly listener, Grace Baltimore, shares her Senior Story, which features her teaching field experience in Baltimore, her time studying abroad in South Africa, and her new podcast “Let’s Address the Elephant in the Room!”

Tune in to hear Spencer, Sklar, and Michelle talk about ways that Loyola has forced them to go out of their comfort zones to learn new things. Later in the episode, listen to Brendan O'Brien talk about Buddhism, the Australian Outback, and the story behind the creation of Vrow Vlogs.

On this episode, Spencer sings Happy Birthday to Sklar and world-traveller Ava Haag talks about her experience on the Loyola Sailing Team after growing up by the water in Maine. 

Listen to Spencer put Michelle and Sklar's knowledge of songs to the test and don't miss out on the amazing interview with the multifaceted and talented Brendan Sweeney.

Welcome to the first double digit podcast episode! Sklar hosts a debate (kind of) between Spencer and Michelle where they argue what the most awkward topics brought up at Thanksgiving are. Keep listening to hear a dynamic Loyola story from MaryClare George as she explores her Lacrosse experience and working in a medical setting in the midst of COVID-19. 

Listen to Spencer, Sklar, and Michelle recount their worst travel stories and don't miss the interview with James Burke where we get an insight to his future plans and his adventures at Loyola and abroad. 

Hear Michelle, Sklar, and Spencer discuss who they would see in concert if they could right now. Then, buckle in for an interview with the creator of Senior Stories' cover art, Emma Hagelin, where we talk about her artistic process and unique Loyola experience.  

Tune in to hear Spencer, Sklar, and Michelle discuss the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma and how it has shaped their views of social media. Following that is a great interview with Chris Goodson who talks about his experience commuting, finding his place at Loyola, and his abroad adventures.

Tune in to find out about the classes that everyone should take at Loyola before they graduate and if Sklar can now call himself a true Utahn. Stick around to hear about the Loyola experiences of two student-athletes who also co-president SAAC together. 

Hear about Spencer, Sklar, and Michelle's irrational fears and foods they can't live without. Later, get to know Liam Macca's love for cryptocurrency and hear about his colorful and reflective journey throughout his past three years at Loyola.

Join Spencer, Sklar, and Michelle as they talk about aliens and introduce you to a new segment, Hound Hotline. Stick around for the pleasure of hearing Haleema's senior story and her involvement with uplifting others throughout campus. 

Spencer, Sklar, and Michelle talk about their favorite music that got them through quarantine and Ale Marin shared his Loyola story. Hear how Ale's Loyola life intersects with his music career with band Juniper and learn the secret behind the intro and outro song we all know and love. 

Listen to Sklar, Spencer, and Venus talk about the forest, Newcastle, and Payton Colloquial on this episode of Senior Stories!

Welcome to the very first episode of Senior Stories where we introduce your hosts, Spencer Blair and Matt Sklar, and the producer, Michelle Aguirre and their senior stories as part of Loyola MD's class of 2021.