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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

EDITORIAL: Illegitimi non carborundum: A Message To Dr. Cole

EDITORIAL: Illegitimi non carborundum: A Message To Dr. Cole

Mark Michel, Op/Ed Editor November 10, 2023

Dear President Xavier A. Cole, The day has finally come when you will officially be inaugurated as Loyola University New Orleans’ 18th president. We at The Maroon have been celebrating what you have...

Director of Student Media Michael Giusti sits in the Palm Court reading an issue of The Maroon on Nov. 8, 2023. Giusti has been with The Maroon for over 20 years.

“To leave a lasting and strong Maroon”

Kloe Witt, News Editor November 10, 2023

Each year, students enter the glass doors of The Maroon office, eager to join the organization. And each year, students in that office say goodbye to graduating seniors who spent their time at Loyola as...

Actors' strike maybe nearing end

Actors’ strike maybe nearing end

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor November 3, 2023

July 14. The day the film industry stood still. Since that day, the SAG-AFTRA strike has been a constant in the news cycle, with updates on stalled negotiations and delayed movie releases reminding...

OPINION: People shouldn’t plagiarize personalities

Marc Graffeo November 3, 2023

Originality is scarce today. Making something unique requires thought, something not needed in the modern age. Thought involves study and patience. These once required disciplines are no longer needed....

Local towns gather to show off their cars, old and new, or simply just to mingle over a cup of coffee on a Sat. morning. 

Cars and Coffee bridges gap between revheads and roast reverers in New Orleans

Liz Snow, Staff photographer November 3, 2023

Many things come with living in a big city: loud noises, bustling streets, a plethora of diverse foods, and cars, especially nice ones. Luckily there's a wonderful place to see some extravagant cars aside...

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REVIEW: RAYE’s soulful ode to New Orleans

Dajah Saul November 3, 2023

English singer RAYE brings her love of old-school blues to the birthplace of jazz at the Joy Theater. With the success of her debut album, “21 Century Blues”, the 26-year-old singer has taken her...

Theater professor Kaci Thomassie stands next to one of her costumes in the peace quad. One of the goals of the costume sale is to combat fast fashion.

Theater costume shop makes sustainable costumes for annual BOOtique sale

Ecoi Lewis, Content Editor November 3, 2023

The annual BOOtique sale happened on Oct. 26 in the peace quad. It is headed by the Loyno Costume Shop in an effort to combat fast fashion. It was created five years ago as a sustainable outlet for Halloween....

OPINION: People need hobbies

OPINION: People need hobbies

Ava Acharya, Senior Staff Writer November 3, 2023

For the first 13 years of my life, I was a ballet dancer. And I loved it. I loved being able to move, and use my body for art and expression. However, professional ballet is extremely competitive and...

Elections go to runoffs; amendments go to legislature

Ava Acharya, Senior Staff Writer November 3, 2023

Ahead of Louisiana’s Gubernatorial General elections, the state’s runoff elections clarified a number of candidates and constitutional amendments. As the state moves into Nov. 5 elections, several...

OPINION: Disney doesn't do remakes right

OPINION: Disney doesn’t do remakes right

Addison Laird, Managing Editor for Digital November 3, 2023

Disney’s commitment to repackaging their older films into shiny new, hollow husks of their former selves in order to bring in more box office dollars has left many wanting more from the once revolutionary...

Alumna creates queer safe space

Maria DiFelice and Daniela Martinez November 3, 2023

Grrl Spot held a Halloween party this past weekend that welcomed all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Grrl Spot, is a pop up lesbian bar created by Jenna Ard, a Loyola alumna in 2006 as a way to meet with...

Courtesy of Taylor Swift

“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” review: Taylor Swift’s 1989 vault tracks might be her best ones yet

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print November 3, 2023

Since Aug. 9, Swifties everywhere have been counting down the days to “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” – Taylor Swift’s biggest album and her claim to pop music. For the uninitiated, Swift has been...

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