Sneaux kicks off Loyola Christmas celebrations

Cristo Dulom

December 4, 2019

Students pose in their tree and candy cane costumes at Sneaux. Sneaux took place in Loyola University’s Horeshoe on Tuesday Dec. 3rd, 2019. Photo credit: Hannah Renton

Snow, Christmas music and the laughter of children and students alike filled the horseshoe on Dec. 3, 2019 as the Student Government Association kicked off its annual winter tradition: Sneaux.

Sneaux, a now 12-year-old tradition, featured event staples such as hot chocolate, Santa, the Loyno Express Train, Sneaux shirts and of course, 20 tons of shaved ice to turn the horseshoe into a winter wonderland, according to a news release from Patricia Murret, associate director of Public Affairs.

The event is the biggest SGA event of the year, according to SGA director of programming Brette Baughman.

“It gives everyone a chance to come together and celebrate the holidays,” Baughman said. “SGA bringing ‘snow’ to New Orleans lets people create memories like no other.”

Students, faculty and alumni were all welcomed to the event, according to the news release.

“Every year feels like a giant family Christmas party,” associate director of Student Affairs JaQuille Collins said. “Sneaux is an essential part of our annual Christmas celebration at Loyola.”

web.audio.lights.jpg — Will Roesner, popular and commercial music sophomore, monitors the audio at Sneaux on Dec. 3. Sneaux held a variety of booths during the event. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

web.gator.sneaux.jpg — Pam Connolly, Music Industry junior, holds Gatorade the alligator at Sneaux. Sneaux took place in Loyola University's Horeshoe on Tuesday Dec. 3rd, 2019. Photo credit: Hannah Renton

web.sneaux.trees.jpg — The nativity scene in front of Loyola's campus, set up for Sneaux. Sneaux took place in Loyola University's Horeshoe on Tuesday Dec. 3rd, 2019. Photo credit: Hannah Renton

web.loyola.sign.sneaux.jpg — Loyola sign on the University's front lawn lit up by Christmas lights for Sneaux. Sneaux took place in Loyola University's Horeshoe on Tuesday Dec. 3rd, 2019. Photo credit: Hannah Renton

About the Contributors

Cristo Dulom, Managing Editor for Print

Cristo Dulom is a senior majoring in English literature with a minor in mass communication at Loyola University New Orleans. He is currently serving as The Maroon’s Managing Editor for Print. In his free time, he enjoys a nice glass of wine and a book. You can contact him via email at [email protected] for any questions or concerns.

Hannah Renton, Photo Editor

Hannah Renton is a senior visual communication major and is working as Photo Editor this semester. She has previously worked as the Design Chief, Assistant Photo Editor, Social Media Coordinator and the Senior Staff Photographer as well as a staff writer and photographer. Hannah is excited to help come up with interesting and creative photos and photo stories for the paper this semester.