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Loyola's cheer team perform on the sidelines during a home game. The cheer team cheered at their first game of the season on Wednesday Sept. 24. Photo courtsey of Abigail Smith/ Loyola  New Orleans Athletics

Loyola cheerleaders bring the energy to their first game

Keri Smith, Assistant Sports Editor September 26, 2025

With the first volleyball game of the cheer season approaching, the Loyola cheerleaders have been preparing to bring energy, spirit, and support to the sidelines.  From perfecting stunts to polishing...

OPINION: JSRI response to post-Katrina public schools

OPINION: JSRI response to post-Katrina public schools

Annie Pheonix, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

Dr. Jesse Chanin’s article examines the mistreatment of teachers in New Orleans public schools after Hurricane Katrina. In the aftermath of the storm, 7,500 educators—71% of whom were African American—were...

OPINION: Scrolling into debate: the impact of social media

OPINION: Scrolling into debate: the impact of social media

Morgan Parker, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

In today's society different social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are necessary in politics to reach the younger generation who don't watch the news. One single post, tweet, or view can change...

Marquette Hall on April 9.

EDITORIAL: We need to stand firm in times of violence and divison

Imad Siddiqui, Opinion/ Editorial Editor September 19, 2025

At Loyola, one truth guides us: every person deserves dignity and safety. This isn’t an abstract ideal, it’s the foundation of what it means to learn, grow, and act. But in today’s America, where...

OPINION: Thrifting: the lastest trend? or a saving grace?

OPINION: Thrifting: the lastest trend? or a saving grace?

Amari Winchester, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

One of the most popular, but unexpected trends to come out of Gen Z is thrifting. Before the trends renewal, thrifting was looked down upon especially in younger perspectives. So, what changed? The shift...

Women's volleyball team celebrated their win with energy and excitement at the Den. They now look ahead with momentum as they prepare for their next matchup. Abigail Smith/Loyola New Orleans

Women’s volleyball secures on-the-road victory against Faulkner

Dessadra Tezeno, Sports Editor September 19, 2025

The women’s volleyball team won the game after an opening set loss, taking down Faulkner ,3–1, on the road. Loyola regrouped and responded with three straight wins to close out the match, showing the...

OPINION: We should be proud of post-Katrina public schools

OPINION: We should be proud of post-Katrina public schools

Charles Cannon, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

Loyola’s Katrina@20 remembrance events in the St. Ignatius Chapel were a fitting way for our New Orleans community to reflect on what we suffered twenty years ago, and on the ways in which we rose up...

From Left to right: Romain Belleannee, Calum Gormley, Jungu Joung, Jake Gordon, , Malik Maali, Donovan Hudson, Will Shepard, Olivar Ball, Blake Godoy, Victor Greigo and three other playes.

Day one: Inside the team’s first practice

Andrea Chavez and Dessadra Tezeno September 19, 2025

Members of Loyola University New Orleans’ Futbol Club gathered on the Residential Quad as they prepared for a new season.  Led by team captain Malik Maali, the student-run club is kicking off its...

Kayla Antoine-Lynch and Christian Lynch on their wedding day, courtesy of the couple.

Homework request sparks 12-year romance for Loyola alumni turned contest finalists

Mary Ella Hastings, Managing editor for print September 19, 2025

Time and distance have been no match for Loyola alumnus Kayla Antoine-Lynch and Christian Lynch’s love.  For the past 12 years, the couple has supported each other from far away and right next to...

Haney performing at the uptown threauxdown at Tipitina's.

HEAVSWRLD announces capstone project, two singles and an album

September 19, 2025

 As a Loyola student, Heaven Haney was able to hone her love for music into an art form that she hopes can be healing to those around her. Haney, known as HEAVSWRLD, is a senior popular and commercial...

Professor Amy Thiaville plays her violin.

Beginner musicians have the opportunity to take music lessons at Loyola

Xavier Buckley-Wilson, Staff Writer September 12, 2025

Loyola is known for its music program and talented artists. However, little is known about the non-music majors taking advantage of the school’s music courses and staff. This semester, Adam Bock,...

OPINION:   The Danna center upgrades: Is it good or bad?

OPINION: The Danna center upgrades: Is it good or bad?

Alyssa Jones, Staff Writer September 12, 2025

The Danna center upgrades have been a topic of conversation with all students so far in the semester, some think it's good, others think it's bad. Students have mixed feelings about the Danna center; they...

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