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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

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“Decision to Leave” review: Between the mountain and the sea

Ver Lumod, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

Every awards season, I always keep an eye out for Asian prestige films that, in my opinion, eventually receive the accolades they deserve. I’ve sung praises in the past for the likes of “Parasite”...

Drawings of various decorations, including a mask, a king cake, a shot glass, and a shoe, that are typically seen in Mardi Gras celebrations.

A Guide to Mardi Gras

Violet Bucaro, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

The city of New Orleans has entered carnival season, a holiday that may be new to some and a classic tradition to others. While carnival is not a New Orleans invention, the way it is celebrated in the...

Senior infielder Luke Clement is at bat in a scrimmage against Nunez Community College at Segnette Field on Jan. 20. Clement was first team All-Southern States Athletic Conference last season as a designated hitter.

Baseball starts off the season with high hopes

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor February 5, 2023

The Loyola baseball team is preparing to swing into the upcoming 2023 season with several new players on a team that came one win short of making it to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics...

OPINION: Dealing with brick-people in the age of Andrew Tate

OPINION: Dealing with brick-people in the age of Andrew Tate

Blair Anderson February 5, 2023

Growing up, my uncle always told me, “the average person is as bright as a brick.” Many years later, I realized how right he was. In our media-centric era, it’s vitally necessary to sift through...

Two people sitting at desks by computers.

OPINION: The internet could be better

Dexter Earley, Staff Writer February 4, 2023

The internet has always been a social place. It was created to enable communication. But the rise of Facebook, Twitter, etc. has launched the social web to a scale unimaginable to its first users. It...

Albert Dupont accepts the St. Sebastian Award at the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Jan. 28, 2023.

The man behind the scenes

Arianna D’Antonio, Senior Staff Writer February 3, 2023

The technology coordinator and instructor for the College of Music and Media, Albert F. Dupont, Jr, was given the St. Sebastian award by Wolf Pack Athletics, to which one of his student employees, Julia...

EDITORIAL: An open letter to Jeff Landry

EDITORIAL: An open letter to Jeff Landry

Patrick Hamilton and Mark Michel February 3, 2023

Dear Attorney General Jeff Landry, Enshrined in its mission statement, Loyola University encourages students to “pursue truth, wisdom, and justice; and to work for a more just world.” Loyola students...

The inside of Neutral Ground Coffee House

Neutral Ground owners left “heart broken,” start GoFundMe page to find new location for coffee shop

Macie Batson, Editor in Chief February 2, 2023

Caroline Williams, known by most as Phant, broke down in tears last Thursday when she was greeted at the door by someone who mistook her for the realtor of the building where her beloved coffeeshop Neutral...

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Watch and Stream: Jan. 27

Ella Michna, Assistant Reviews Editor February 1, 2023

What better way to ring in the spring semester than by watching some newly streamed shows or taking a trip to the theater? Here are some things to watch and stream this week.    That 90’s...

Brewers pull on a draft beer handle.

Crescent City Homebrewers tapped some kegs during its annual Winterfest

Jackie Galli, Editor in Chief January 31, 2023

It’s the End of the Carafe as We Know it, Bow to the Absurd, and Bless Your Heart were just three of the dozens of brews offered at this year’s Winterfest.  Run by the Crescent City Homebrewers...

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“The White Lotus: Season 2” review: Secrecy and immorality plays part in the second season of HBO’s hit anthology

Veronica Offner, Life and Times Assistant Editor January 30, 2023

The second season of "The White Lotus" attempts to warn audiences about the dangers of lust and greed, but ultimately falls flat in its pacing and character development.  Directed by Mike White, “The...

Loyola's women's basketball team scores on their opponents.

Women’s basketball off to best start in school history

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

The Loyola women’s basketball team has continued their winning streak with the best start in program history at 16-0, and currently have a 17-1 record. Their performance has earned them a ranking...

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