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Planet of the Little Green Men lead singer and guitarist Ben Heil rolls around on the Esplanade in the Shade Stage at the New Oreans Jazz Museum, sponsored by Loyola, on April 12, 2024.

Student performers take on French Quarter Fest

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print April 12, 2024

Student musicians performed at French Quarter Fest on the Esplanade in the Shade Stage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, sponsored by Loyola. The Kissing Disease, D.P.M Javi, featuring Ben Delgado, and Planet...

Micaela Ponce hits a shot on a City Park tennis court. Ponce plays for Loyola's tennis team. Courtesy of Selma Fereres

‘Persevering and competitive’: Micaela Ponce reflects on tennis’ central role in her life

Isabella Castillo, Sports Editor April 12, 2024

Over a tennis career that has spanned more than 15 years, Micaela Ponce, sophomore, was awarded Souther States Athletic Conference’s “Player of The Week” twice in row. Introduced to the sport at...

Enne Samuels (God) points during reading of "A New Saint for a New World" alongside Amanda Greenbaum (Wall) on April 6, 2024 in the Lower Depths Theater.

Theatre department showcases modern-day Joan of Arc in reading series

Aaron Covin, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Joan of Arc existed today? This concept is brought to life in Ryan Cambell's play, "A New Saint for a New World." The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance...

August Bay (left) and Em Bay (right) embrace in the Peace Quad on April 9, 2024.

Twins (and triplets) conquer college

Violet Bucaro, Assistant News Editor April 12, 2024

Before choosing a university, identical twins August and Em Bay wanted to flee New Orleans. They presumed they’d choose different universities, but they separately fell in love with Loyola without...

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“Lisa Frankenstein”: “Heathers” but make it camp

Christina Sterling April 12, 2024

In the 1980s, teen comedies had taken over American cinemas by storm. Filmmakers such as John Hughes gave audiences beloved teen comedy classics from “Sixteen Candles” (1984) to “The Breakfast Club”...

Courtesy of Maya Davis; Photos by Akilah Toney

“a girl called maya” writes, produces, and performs in new song

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief April 12, 2024

Music industry studies junior Maya Davis known as “a girl called maya” on social media and streaming platforms released her debut single “begin again” with sophomore Corey “CJ” Sanders. Davis...

OPINION: AI detectors are NOT the solution

OPINION: AI detectors are NOT the solution

Kaitlyn Gress April 12, 2024

Since their creation, AI generators have posed a problem for educators. With students able to generate essays with only a short prompt and a click of a button, it’s understandable how worries about originality...

OPINION: There is never a quiet morning in Francis Hall

OPINION: There is never a quiet morning in Francis Hall

Max Schweikarth and Kira Phillips April 12, 2024

President Cole, if any of these words cause you a grievance, please allow us to provide you with the pair of earplugs given to us by Residential Life staff. Though Residential Life thinks these little...

Disabled Students Assembly president Kaley Delker speaks to members Pharrell Every and Sophia Renzi during assembly meeting on April, 2, 2024.

Disabled Student Assembly forms on campus

Sydney Piglia, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

The Disabled Student Assembly is a recently chartered organization Loyola that aims to end stigmas and cultivate community for students with disabilities and their allies. DSA President Kaley Delker...

Courtesy of Mom+Pop Records

“Loss of Life”: An experimental effort

June Fernandez, Reviews Editor April 12, 2024

Since the success of their first album “Oracular Spectacular,” MGMT has been an experimental group. The iconic indie band has become known for their use of various instruments, sounds, and themes to...

EDITORIAL: Loyolans should be more engaged and informed about their community

EDITORIAL: Loyolans should be more engaged and informed about their community

Lizzy Hadley, Op/Ed Editor April 12, 2024

Interacting with The Maroon is not just about flipping through pages or scrolling articles on your phone — it's about engaging with a platform to amplify your voice and foster connectivity within the...

Gabby Masiello jump serving. Courtesy of Brittany Cooper.

Beach volleyball season ends in quarterfinals

Alana Thompson, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

The women’s beach volleyball team finished their season with a 7-3 conference record in the team’s third year of competing. Under second-year head coach Robert “Robbie” Pitre, the Wolf Pack...

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