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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

OPINION: The Bechdel test is outdated and misogynistic

OPINION: The Bechdel test is outdated and misogynistic

Addison Laird February 11, 2022

Take a moment to imagine this scenario: You are a woman in a world full of men. You have a name, thankfully, and rarely come across another woman in your day-to-day life. When you do come in contact with...

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The best movies for Valentine’s Day

Mia Oliva, Assistant Reviews Editor February 11, 2022

Joan Crawford once said, “Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn your house, you can never tell.” Romance films have a compelling ability to captivate audiences, while...

basketball player holds ball above the head of three other players

EDITORIAL: We need to support the pack

Maleigh Crespo, Op/Ed Editor February 11, 2022

We’ve all seen the stereotypical high school jocks portrayed in movies. These are guys like Andy from “The Breakfast Club” and Archie from “Riverdale.” They’re the brainless athletes outfitted...

Valentine's Day date ideas under $30

Valentine’s Day date ideas under $30

Brendan Heffernan, Life and Times Editor February 10, 2022

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and your special someone deserves more than a slice of Sodexo pizza and some candy from The Market. Well, maybe they don’t actually deserve better than that,...

Mens' basketball player No. 23 stands facing the court.

Mens’ basketball team makes Loyola history

Alexandra Akes, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2022

Loyola mens’ basketball has pushed the boundaries of success for Loyola sports. The team became the first Loyola program to be ranked No.1 in the NAIA, and had a 16-game winning streak across the span...

Cooks at NOLA Crawfish King and BBQ pick through fresh crawfish.

New Orleans chefs share crawfish boil traditions

Jariah Johnson, Digital Team February 8, 2022

For many Louisianans, the smell of crawfish in the pot brings up memories of good times, loved ones, and original recipes. New Orleans area crawfish chefs are no exception as many local cooks prepare...

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“The French Dispatch” review: An intrinsic ode to the art of journalism

Mia Oliva, Assistant Reviews Editor February 8, 2022

There is no doubt in mind that “The French Dispatch” is Wes Anderson’s most detailed and distinctive film yet. Anderson, who has spent a good portion of his life immersing himself in French culture...

Joseph Shirley works while wearing studio headphones.

Loyola graduate Joseph Shirley scores blockbuster projects

Ver Lumod, Reviews Editor February 7, 2022

When Joseph Shirley wrote his first musical in eleventh grade, he knew he wanted to make composing scores his life’s work. "It was a really fun experience," he said. "I always had an interest in it....

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“Gossip Girl” review: Secrets, lies and eyes in the sky

Domonique Tolliver, Life and Times Assistant February 6, 2022

HBO welcomes back the Upper East Siders in its 2021 reboot of “Gossip Girl.” Gossip Girl’s original blog went dark in 2012, and the reboot turns it into an Instagram page that spills dirt on Manhattan’s...

Loyola rapper Kyron "K-Loyal" Adams-Brown sits in the Satchmo's commuter lounge on January 17th, 2022.

K Loyal makes splash in local scene

Gabrielle Korein, Senior Staff Photographer February 3, 2022

Kyron “K Loyal” Adams-Brown moved to New Orleans with dreams of spreading his music and message of absolute authenticity. Adams-Brown, urban electronic music production junior, has been releasing...

womens' basketball team player holds ball and faces two opposing two Stillman defenders

Womens’ basketball team breaks season scoring record

Jackie Galli, Sports Editor February 2, 2022

The Loyola womens’ basketball team beat the Mobile Rams last Saturday with a record-breaking 113-69 in The Den. The Rams were the only team that beat the Wolf Pack last season. This is the first time...

Mardi Gras decorations featuring a face wearing a COVID mask adorns an oak tree on St. Charles Avenue Jan. 22, 2022.

New Orleans residents make plans for COVID-safe Mardi Gras

Domonique Tolliver, Life and Times Assistant February 1, 2022

“Without a doubt, we will have Mardi Gras 2022,” declared Mayor LaToya Cantrell at New Orleans’ annual Kings Day celebration on Jan. 6. While this excited some New Orleanians who have missed the...

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