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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Loyola students grab food traditional to Netherlands. Every culture that was showcased at the International Fair had their own traditional plates.

“Travel” the world at Loyola’s International Fair

Natalia Silva, Life & Times Editor October 27, 2023

Loyola's community comes together to showcase the diverse cultures and traditions the students have to offer. Loyola's international students set up tables with flags, pictures, native clothing, and...

A woman sorts her glass into recycling bins at Glass Half Full on Oct. 22, 2023.

Glass Half Full: Local recycling restores coastal erosion

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor October 27, 2023

  “Louisiana has lost approximately 1,900 square miles of its coast since 1932,” according to the City of New Orleans. The rapid coastal erosion comes as the byproduct of climate change,...

Courtesy of Warner Chappell Music

“Bewitched” review: Dreamy, jazzy pop for the hopeless romantic

June Fernandez, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

Icelandic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Laufey Lin Jónsdóttir, known by many as simply “Laufey,” has continued to showcase her talent over the course of recent years. Through her...

Lucas Harrell stands with fellow protestors on the neutral ground outside Washington Square, Oct. 22, 2023. He spoke out on the injustices perpetrated by the far-right along with Quest Riggs, Laura Rodriguez of the Tampa 5, Lou Blumberg of Jewish Voices for Peace New Orleans, and Serena Sojic-Borne for Freedom Road Socialist Organization.

Activists rally against Landry and far-right legislation

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor October 27, 2023

Not everyone is happy with the results of Louisiana’s 2023 state elections. Some of the most vocal about their displeasure are members of the Real Name Campaign and Freedom Road Socialist Organization. The...

Raymond Flanks speaking on the steps of the Orleans' Parish courthouse at the Rally Against Killing the Innocent by the Innocence Project New Orleans on Oct. 2, 2023. Flanks was exonerated after serving 38 years for a wrongful conviction.

Innocence Project New Orleans fights death penalty

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor October 27, 2023

“In Louisiana, for every seven executions, there have been three people exonerated,” said Innocence Project New Orleans executive director, Jee Park, at the Rally Against Killing the Innocent that...

Loyola law student Jimmy Chilimigras is the youngest person to pass the
Certified Public Accounting exam in the world.

World’s youngest CPA joins Loyola Law

Natalia Silva, Life & Times Editor October 20, 2023

James ‘Jimmy’ Chilimigras is 15 years old, a Loyola Law student, and the youngest person to pass the Certified Public Accounting exam in the world. After scoring 31 on the ACT at the age of 12,...

Devante Lewis, Ariana Lonon, Michelle Hallinan, and Blu Dimarco at Banning Books in Louisiana panel on Oct. 4,2023. They were there to discuss the banning and challenging of books in Louisiana and answer questions by Loyola students and staff.

Loyola panel discusses book challenge

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor October 20, 2023

In the landscape of literature, a surge of book challenges is impacting libraries, schools and families state and nationwide. At Loyola, lecturer in teacher education Julia Miller organized a week of...

Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry speaks to supporters during a watch party at Broussard Ballroom, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Broussard, La. Landry begins his first term with redrawing districts and discussing immigration. (Brad Kemp/The Advocate via AP)

Jeff Landry elected governor

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor October 20, 2023

The state election results are in, and Jeff Landry has won the job to be voted in as Louisiana’s next governor. The race was called on Oct. 14, at 9:45 PM, with Landry securing 51.5% of the vote compared...

Professor Alvaro Alcazar teaches Liberation Theology on Sept. 27, 2023. Alcazar teaches ideals of social justice in his classes.

From Exile to Educator: Loyola professor fosters social justice

Sophia Maxim, Design Chief October 20, 2023

After being tortured in and exiled from the Philippines for his political activism, professor Alvaro Alcazar came to Loyola to foster a community driven by social justice. This was 38 years ago. Since...

Crowds gathered to listen and appreciate variations of Latin music. Rumba Buena is one of the many events the New Orleans Jazz Museum is hosting.

‘Rumba Buena’ celebrates Hispanic Heritage month

Dexter Earley, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Overcast weather couldn’t keep the joy out of the music being played by Rumba Buena, a New Orleans band who generously dished out songs in the styles of salsa, merengue, bachata, and cumbia last Tuesday,...

Little Freddie King performs live on stage drawing a large crowd. Little Freddie King is an American Delta blues guitarist.

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest celebrates blues culture

Kaitlyn Gress October 20, 2023

For 16 years, the Crescent City Blues and Barbeque Festival has drawn crowds for its live music, delicious food, and unique art, all available for free. This event is held by the New Orleans Heritage...

Temporary House leader Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., talks with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, as Republicans try to elect Jordan in a second ballot to be the new House speaker, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Government shutdown continues to loom

Guélan Zaour October 20, 2023

On September 30, a few hours before a potential government shutdown, the House and the Senate voted for a modest spending bill that would keep the government open through November 17, according to the...

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