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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Loyola-Sodexo chef Matthew Box’s award-winning seafood gumbo is served with crackers in the winner’s trophy in the Orleans Room on March 22, 2024.  Box’s gumbo won judges’ choice in the seafood category.

Sodexo chef wins gumbo cook-off

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief March 22, 2024

Loyola-Sodexo executive chef Matthew Box won the United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s 22nd annual “Got Gumbo?” cook-off where he competed against Restaurant Revolution, Tulane-Sodexo, and other local...

A crowd of Tulane and Loyola students at The Boot react with enthusiasm to Kelsey receiving the last rose and becoming a Bachelor finalist.

“The Bachelor” season 28 captivates college audience

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print March 22, 2024

Students cheered and gasped in reaction to reality TV drama at The Boot on Monday. The ongoing season of “The Bachelor” has captured the interest of Loyola and Tulane students with its unique connection...

OPINION: It's time for Taylor to take "swift" action for the environment

OPINION: It’s time for Taylor to take “swift” action for the environment

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor March 22, 2024

Taylor Swift's rise to fame has been mind-blowing, to say the least. I grew up listening to her music, so watching as she transforms from a small town country artist to a global superstar is astounding....

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‘eternal sunshine’: Ariana Grande turns heartbreak into gold with her most personal album yet

Francisco Esteves, Digital Director March 22, 2024

Ariana Grande is no stranger to the spotlight, but over time, she’s gotten good at playing it. Unlike the average person, Grande has experienced her fair share of personal traumas under the scrutiny...

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“The Sweet East” review: An esoteric odyssey for the chronically online

Mia Oliva, Life & Times Editor March 22, 2024

If a split screen sensory Tik Tok was adapted into a film, the result would be Sean Price Williams’ directorial debut, “The Sweet East”. The film follows Lillian (Talia Ryder), a highschooler...

OPINION: Artificial intelligence is a bad friend

OPINION: Artificial intelligence is a bad friend

Sarah Allison March 22, 2024

As Director of Composition, I get asked a lot about the possibility that students will use artificial intelligence instead of doing course writing themselves–sometimes by faculty and, today, by an intrepid...

EDITORIAL: Students need to embrace diversity and interfaith knowledge

EDITORIAL: Students need to embrace diversity and interfaith knowledge

Lizzy Hadley, Op/Ed Editor March 22, 2024

With Lent and Ramadan upon us, it is our duty as students to be culturally aware and supportive of everyone. Engaging with other cultures and respecting other religions is essential within our Jesuit institution...

(L-R): Bria McClure (3), coach Kellie Kennedy, and Sandra Cannady (24) walk off the court on March 15, 2024 after their round one win against the Southeastern Fire. The Wolf Pack was defeated by the Fighting Saints in the “Sweet Sixteen” on March 21, 2024 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Women’s basketball season ends 26-5 in Iowa

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer March 21, 2024

The women’s basketball team was defeated by the Carroll College Fighting Saints(Mont.) in Sioux City, Iowa, in an overtime game in the Round of 16 of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics...

Junior Bria McClure walks off the court after the women’s basketball team won the first round of the NAIA tournament on March 15, 2024. The team won the second round against Georgetown College on March 16, 2024.

Women’s basketball beats Georgetown College, advances to first Sweet Sixteen since 2014

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer March 16, 2024

The Loyola women’s basketball team defeated the Georgetown College Tigers 79-74 to advance to their first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Sweet Sixteen since 2014. “It’s really...

Senior guard Taylor Thomas takes a shot at the free throw line during the first round of the NAIA national tournament on March 15, 2024. The Wolf Pack defeated the Southeastern Fire and will play in the second round of the tournament.

Women’s team advances to second round of nationals

B Welch, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

The Loyola Women’s Basketball team will officially advance to the second round of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics nationals tournament after beating the Southeastern Fire 84-78....

Seniors Augie Lodholz (left) and Stephanie Oblena (far right) eat crawfish on the residential lawn on March 15, 2024.

“Crawfish in the Quad” draws crowd despite weather alert

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print March 15, 2024

Despite a severe thunderstorm warning earlier in the day, Loyola's annual "Crawfish in the Quad" drew students to the residential quad for food, music, and bouncy castles. The event was canceled last...

Two attendants read through an itinerary.

New Orleans Book Festival has something for everyone

Ecoi Lewis, Senior Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Get ready to be immersed in a world of literature and culture, as the New Orleans Book Festival begins next door at Tulane University. The festival will be held March 14 - 16 with over 183 participants,...

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