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Vending machine madness: Rating Loyola's vending machines

Vending machine madness: Rating Loyola’s vending machines

Mark Michel, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

The contents of this review on each vending machine at Loyola was taken directly from my Notes app where I copied down my thoughts, as I wandered around campus. For accuracy’s sake, I kept it stream-of-consciousness...

A member of the baseball team up to bat, Jan 25, 2024. With the season coming up, the team is getting ready mentally for the upcoming games.

Baseball team works to mentally prepare for season

B. Welch, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

Loyola’s baseball team is focusing on the mental side of life and baseball by journaling, setting goals, and reflecting, as their upcoming season approaches, according to head coach Jeremy Kennedy. “I...

OPINION: New Orleans music can reinvigorate anyone

OPINION: New Orleans music can reinvigorate anyone

Ryan Kuhn February 2, 2024

New Orleans music is a culture. It’s an energy surrounding all aspects of New Orleanian life, from buskers at every street corner in the French Quarter, to the brass bands and traditional jazz groups...

"Saltburn" review: Sacrificing substance in the name of style

“Saltburn” review: Sacrificing substance in the name of style

Mia Oliva, Life & Times Editor February 2, 2024

One of the most distressing things to witness as an audience member is the craft of phenomenal actors watered down by means of mediocre writing. Among other complaints, this was the fundamental issue I...

EDITORIAL: Students need financial support

EDITORIAL: Students need financial support

Lizzy Hadley, Op/Ed Editor February 2, 2024

An average day for a college student: 7:00 a.m.: Wake up to start the day. 7:15 a.m.: Review the day's schedule. 7:30 a.m.: Head to the first job. The morning shift. 10:00 a.m.: Rush back...

OPINION: "Mean Girls The Musical" is the best adaptation

OPINION: “Mean Girls The Musical” is the best adaptation

Dajah Saul, The Wolf Editor February 2, 2024

Here’s my controversial take: “Mean Girls The Musical,” debuting on stage in 2018, is the best adaptation and use of the 2004 comedic classic, “Mean Girls.” Before you invade my ideas with...

Loyola students and faculty sort clothes for the clothing drive on January 27.

Homecoming kicks off with clothing drive

Daniela Martínez, Executive Producer of the Maroon Broadcast February 2, 2024

Loyola students shopped until they dropped at Loyola University Community Action Program’s clothing drive. By using sustainable practices and help from volunteers, Loyola University Community Action...

Courtesy of Philip Lopez

Student-made sailors set their sails for competition

Sam Guillotte, Assistant Sports Editor February 2, 2024

Anchor’s away and set the sails! History senior Phillip Lopez takes to the sea as the sailing club president. Lopez has been a part of the sailing club all four of his years here at Loyola. Growing...

"Godzilla Minus One" review: Monstrous yet Human

“Godzilla Minus One” review: Monstrous yet Human

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Sports Editor February 2, 2024

The following review contains spoilers for the film “Godzilla Minus One.” Along with that, there are mentions of PTSD, survivor’s guilt, and suicidal ideation. Would you believe me if I told you...

EDITORIAL: Loyola students deserve diversity in programming

EDITORIAL: Loyola students deserve diversity in programming

Laci Barrow, Photo Editor January 26, 2024

Programming is the heartbeat of our college experience. Whether it's spotting a flyer on campus or receiving a personal invite, it sparks plans that lead us to build our community and connect with others....

Homer Plessy float rolls by during intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus parade on Jan. 20, 2024

COLUMN: Parade-mania begins with Chewbacchus

Chris Maldonado, Assistant Op/Ed Editor January 26, 2024

There was a buzz in the air that felt immediately palpable during the streetcar ride towards the Central Business District. Accompanied by two friends, I was ready to re-initiate myself into the “parade...

Courtesy of Mubi

“Rotting in the Sun” review: Sebastián Silva’s most personal project

Janssen Van De Yacht, Assistant Reviews Editor January 26, 2024

Rot curdling its subject into nothingness is a real drag of a process. The first stage of human decomposition is the body’s digesting itself, or autolysis. When the heart stops, and all bodily functions...

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