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Krewe of Boo creeps through the city

Krewe of Boo creeps through the city

Ava Dufrene October 25, 2024

New Orleans finds a way to party no matter the season. The Krewe of Boo parade began in 2009 as a Hurricane Katrina relief fund. This year’s parade featured 15 floats, more than 450 riders, and...

Photo by Sophia Maxim

Defining the Sacred: A Critique of the Chapel of St. Ignatius

Michael Chandler October 25, 2024

Arriving at Loyola University in 2021, I was aware of a new chapel that was soon to be built. As a Catholic student, I was very excited for this new addition to the campus due to what I felt was a lack...

Dear President Cole, its time to step in

Dear President Cole, its time to step in

Aaron Covin, Opinions Editor October 25, 2024

The role of a university president, especially in times of social upheaval, is one of delicate balance. It's a job that demands both steady authority and an ear finely attuned to the shifting dynamics...

Festival goers gather and dance around the main stage.

Funk Fest celebrates history, heritage

Isabella Castillo, Life & Times Editor October 25, 2024

Funk Fest took on the French Quarter in its yearly celebration of New Orleans music. Featuring all types of funk, the festival united people in benefit of the The Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience. The...

Men’s Basketball wins season opener vs. SUNO 89-71

Men’s Basketball wins season opener vs. SUNO 89-71

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor October 24, 2024

On the opening night of their 2024-25 campaign, Loyola’s men’s basketball team defeated the Southern University of New Orleans Knights 89-71 in the Den. “It feels great to start the season with...

A Quest for Fall Satisfaction

A Quest for Fall Satisfaction

Sophia Maxim, Editor in Chief October 22, 2024

Over fall break, I made it a mission to embrace the cultural shift to autumn through local activities, from pumpkin patching to sightseeing to cheerful consumerism. Taylor Swift Era's Tour Skeleton...

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A story of love, loss, brutal honesty, and hot priests

Victoria Marino October 4, 2024

"Go out and get some fresh air," the Ripley star tells EW with a laugh. "Stop watching. Stop crying. Stop crying in your room with your curtains closed. Do something better with your life. It's a great...

It’s time to take voting more seriously

Erin Gillen October 4, 2024

Less than 5% of undergraduate students voted for the current student government president and vice president.  In March, elections commissioner James Salinas announced the winning ticket, which received...

New Orleans is no place for J.D. Vance

New Orleans is no place for J.D. Vance

Aaron Covin, Opinions Editor October 4, 2024

Immigrants built this country, and immigrants built New Orleans. The Irish who arrived in the 1800s didn’t come solely to escape famine—they came to work, often enduring brutal conditions as they labored....

Good Fella member leaves the meeting point and receives welcoming cheers.

Second Line Sunday bounces through St. Charles

Sophia Renzi October 4, 2024

Every Sunday, one local Krewe gathers to parade through the streets in vibrant colors, dancing to the beat of a brass band. The Krewe of Good Fellas took over, shutting down St. Charles Avenue, then moved...

Loyola student Samantha Guillotte stands to the left of Loyola professor David Grunfled at the New Orleans Saints vs.
Philadelphia Eagles game on Sept. 22, 2024 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA.

Who Dat? Photo students get to see Saints up close

Eloise Pickering, Managing Editor October 4, 2024

Senior Siobhan Terry spent an “unforgettable” day assisting professional photographers at the first home Saints game of the season.  Professor and Director of Photography at the Times-Picayune...

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“Gravity Falls”: a decade later, and still going strong

Gabriela Santos October 4, 2024

Let’s go back to early 2012, a time when many of us were children glued to our TV screens. If you were anything like me, you were probably watching The Disney Channel. During the commercial breaks, a...

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