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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Loyola junior and Maroon Editor-in-Chief, Eloise Pickering.

Looking forward to The Maroon’s next chapter

Eloise Pickering, Managing Editor May 23, 2025

The weekend before classes started my first semester here at Loyola, I went to the third floor of the Communications/Media Complex to visit The Maroon. There were only a couple of people milling about...

A member of the baseball team up to bat, Jan 25, 2024. Loyola's baseball team is celebrating and preparing as they head to the NAIA World Series for the first time in program history.

Making history: Loyola baseball heads to NAIA World Series

Eloise Pickering, Managing Editor May 21, 2025

The Loyola Wolf Pack baseball team heads to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics World Series for the first time in program history. The team was crowned conference tournament champions...

Loyola sign sits in the grass in front of Marquette Hall

Campus upgrades come at a price: Students are struggling to stay at Loyola

Margaret Fielding, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

Loyola is raising tuition by 9% for the 2025-2026 school year, causing quite the uproar among the community. With almost all Loyola students receiving some form of financial aid from the university, how...

Photos of Lizette Camarena  in Audubon Park. Heidi Herrera/ The Maroon

Loyola student releases debut EP “Cavities”

Mary Ella Hastings, Local News Editor May 2, 2025

Lizette Camarena was the star of the show growing up. She stood out by dressing up in costumes to perform for her family and guests.  She never let go of that love of performance, and today, she’s...

Valentina Russell, Samantha Perkins, and Danni Caminita in "The Perks of Being a Wall-Crawler." Ava Dufrene/The Maroon

Theatre and Dance students steal the show at New Works Fest

Lily Bordelon, Life and Times Editor May 2, 2025

Loyola students in the Theatre and Dance department shined on stage in the annual New Works Fest, showcasing their talents and work three nights in a row. A total of 10 works were performed this year,...

A street corner in the French Quarter. Courtesy of Julie Willoz and nola.com

How the Up Stairs Lounge fire still burns

Nicholas Gonzales, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

Sunday. The last day of the weekend, the last day of freedom before a monotonous workweek, is somewhat dreary, particularly in the Quarter. Here, in the most ancient section of the city, the party is over,...

Loyola senior and former Maroon Editor-in-Chief Matthew Richards.

Tales from Spring 2025: A time of firsts, wild stories, and a whole lot of late nights.

Matthew Richards, Editor In Chief May 2, 2025

I never really set out to be the Editor in Chief of The Maroon. It just kind of happened. I spent two years honing my skills and hanging out in the office in a myriad of roles, and eventually it felt like...

A man peers into vacant Gasa Gasa building on Feb. 18, 2023. John Maus played at Gasa Gasa.

A Night at Gasa Gasa with John Maus

Lily Haggard, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

Tucked away on Freret Street, Gasa Gasa’s  unassuming entrance is marked with a bold, black and white mural that instantly captures its alternative and griddy atmosphere. Walking in, you're greeted...

The Jonas Brothers perform live at the Smoothie King Center on Nov. 12, 2019. The group performed in New Orleans as a part of their "Happiness Begins" tour. Photo credit: Emma Ruby

Tyler Childers live from Smoothie King center

Callie Honeycutt, Opinions editor May 2, 2025

Growing up in the South, I have been surrounded by country music for as long as I can remember.  Specifically, bluegrass has always stuck out to me. If a song has any sort of banjo component, it will...

Marquette Hall sits bathed in sunlight on March 11, 2025. Maggie Lewis reflects on her last four years at Loyola University New Orleans.

A candid review of my Loyola experience

Maggie Lewis, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

           Four years ago, I left behind everything I knew and came to Loyola as a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed eighteen-year-old. Immediately, I fell in love with everything at Loyola and around New...

Local music venues: The Republic vs Howlin' Wolf

Local music venues: The Republic vs Howlin’ Wolf

Ruby Nieder, Staff writer April 14, 2025

New Orleans offers a variety of music venues for different types of experiences. The Republic is perfect for an upbeat night with a big crowd and energetic performances. In contrast, the Howlin' Wolf has...

Four years of Loyola and Five years of “The New Abnormal”

June Fernandez, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

Growing up, my music tastes have always continued to evolve. Spotify once called me a “music nomad”, and I have resonated with the term ever since. College was no exception, as going to university...

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