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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

A street corner in the French Quarter. Courtesy of Julie Willoz and nola.com

How the Up Stairs Lounge fire still burns

Nicholas Gonzales, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

Sunday. The last day of the weekend, the last day of freedom before a monotonous workweek, is somewhat dreary, particularly in the Quarter. Here, in the most ancient section of the city, the party is over,...

Loyola senior and former Maroon Editor-in-Chief Matthew Richards.

Tales from Spring 2025: A time of firsts, wild stories, and a whole lot of late nights.

Matthew Richards, Editor In Chief May 2, 2025

I never really set out to be the Editor in Chief of The Maroon. It just kind of happened. I spent two years honing my skills and hanging out in the office in a myriad of roles, and eventually it felt like...

A man peers into vacant Gasa Gasa building on Feb. 18, 2023. John Maus played at Gasa Gasa.

A Night at Gasa Gasa with John Maus

Lily Haggard, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

Tucked away on Freret Street, Gasa Gasa’s  unassuming entrance is marked with a bold, black and white mural that instantly captures its alternative and griddy atmosphere. Walking in, you're greeted...

The Jonas Brothers perform live at the Smoothie King Center on Nov. 12, 2019. The group performed in New Orleans as a part of their "Happiness Begins" tour. Photo credit: Emma Ruby

Tyler Childers live from Smoothie King center

Callie Honeycutt, Opinions editor May 2, 2025

Growing up in the South, I have been surrounded by country music for as long as I can remember.  Specifically, bluegrass has always stuck out to me. If a song has any sort of banjo component, it will...

Marquette Hall sits bathed in sunlight on March 11, 2025. Maggie Lewis reflects on her last four years at Loyola University New Orleans.

A candid review of my Loyola experience

Maggie Lewis, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

           Four years ago, I left behind everything I knew and came to Loyola as a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed eighteen-year-old. Immediately, I fell in love with everything at Loyola and around New...

Local music venues: The Republic vs Howlin' Wolf

Local music venues: The Republic vs Howlin’ Wolf

Ruby Nieder, Staff writer April 14, 2025

New Orleans offers a variety of music venues for different types of experiences. The Republic is perfect for an upbeat night with a big crowd and energetic performances. In contrast, the Howlin' Wolf has...

Four years of Loyola and Five years of “The New Abnormal”

June Fernandez, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

Growing up, my music tastes have always continued to evolve. Spotify once called me a “music nomad”, and I have resonated with the term ever since. College was no exception, as going to university...

Uptown Threauxdown, April 3, 2025

Loyola students Threauxdown at Tip’s!

Eloise Pickering, Managing Editor April 8, 2025

Dozens of Loyola musicians rocked the house at the Spring 2025 Uptown Threauxdown event at Tipitina’s, a live music event that brought the WolfPack's talent to this iconic venue.

Locked in: a screenagers generation

Ella Jupiter April 4, 2025

I will be the first to admit that I am addicted to my phone. I am not proud to admit that I am addicted to my phone, but ultimately, I am a product of the 21st century environment. A teacher once asked...

Tartine: A decadent taste of France Near Loyola

Abby Barlow April 4, 2025

Located at the corner of Pine and Perrier street and just a 5 minute drive and 18 minute walk from Loyola, Tartine is a cozy French restaurant founded by New Orleans native and Loyola graduate Cara Benson....

Courtesy of Loyola University New Orleans.

Joseph Duke: The One-Man Band

Callie Honeycutt, Opinion Editor April 4, 2025

Reporter, photographer, assignment editor, News New York Bureau Chief, CBS Director of Recruitment, husband, friend, and professor are just some of the hats that Loyola professor and broadcast journalist...

EDITORIAL: Stand Against the Industrial Canal Renovation

Editorial Board April 4, 2025

As far as government offices that can’t be trusted in New Orleans go, the Corps of Engineers is at the top of that list. The gross negligence that occurred when constructing the levees is what made Hurricane...

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