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<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\nRyan Sorrell isn\u2019t just any ordinary Rambler. He was one of the main members of the Loyola community involved in organizing a protest on campus against racism. The protest not only got a lot of attention on campus but also from local news media such as the Chicago Tribune, NBC Chicago, the Chicago Sun-Times and more.<\/p>\n
Ryan is currently a senior at Loyola studying journalism and advocacy\/social change. As the \u201cBlack Lives Matter\u201d movement continues to sweep the nation, Ryan\u2019s involvement in social justice becomes more prominent on campus. While he has been involved in social justice matters on campus in many ways, one of Ryan\u2019s most notable experiences is his key involvement in the protest that found its way to Loyola\u2019s campus not long ago. <\/span><\/p>\n This past November, an incident at the University of Missouri sparked controversy (use of racist slurs, rumors about the KKK being on campus, etc.) all around the nation. Sorrell got involved and drove up to Missouri to break the story. Ryan\u2019s report on the Mizzou controversy received a lot of attention–around 40,000 shares on Facebook.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe were out there and we asked them,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n \u2018what can we do to stand in solidarity with you guys\u2019<\/i><\/strong>?<\/strong>\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n -Ryan Sorrell<\/span><\/p>\n Upon Sorrell\u2019s return to campus, he helped organize a protest at Loyola to address the issue of racism and to stand in solidarity with Missouri as well. An impressive number of 900 students showed up to the demonstration.<\/span><\/p>\n Sorrell\u2019s story is truly inspiring and serves as a prime example of what it\u2019s like to be a student leader of Loyola. His experience as a student activist shows his compassion for social justice and provides Loyola students with more exposure to the \u201cBlack Lives Matter\u201d movement as well. <\/span><\/p>\n As university students, it is important to invest your time and passion towards activities that show your involvement on campus. Follow Sorrell\u2019s example and get more involved on campus! <\/span> <\/p>\n Writers: Michelle Song & Emma Nyssen <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ryan Sorrell isn\u2019t just any ordinary Rambler. He was one of the main members of the Loyola community involved in organizing a protest on campus against racism. The protest not only got a lot of attention on campus but also from local news media such as the Chicago Tribune, NBC Chicago, the Chicago Sun-Times and<\/p>\n
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