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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Music department spreads holiday spirit through song

Music department spreads holiday spirit through song

Ellen McCusker December 4, 2014

Christmas time is here and Loyola’s music department is working hard to get everyone in the spirit. This year, the Loyola Chamber Orchestra, Loyola Chorale and Chamber singers and the Loyola Brass...

6 ways to spend Christmas in NOLA

6 ways to spend Christmas in NOLA

Jack Vanchiere December 4, 2014

If you plan on spending Christmas in New Orleans, you won’t have to go far to get in the Christmas spirit. From betting on racing Santas to Christmas-themed circus shows, there are a number of things...

Professor’s play sweeps away critics

Mary Graci, Life and Times Editor December 4, 2014

After decades of writing success, one accolade after another, and a bookshelf full of published works, John Biguenet shines in the critic reviews of his latest play, “Broomstick”. “Broomstick”,...

Young music lovers are changing their tune

Young music lovers are changing their tune

Jamie Nguyen December 1, 2014

Vinyl has become a trend among the younger crowds, but older generations say that it has never left. Gabe Soria, a Euclid Records employee, said that their customers are people of all ages. Soria...

Autumn Cormier, visual arts sophomore / 2014

N.O.

November 20, 2014

Divergent Planes Part Twelve: Sam travels further down his own psyche

Adam Albaari November 20, 2014

“You have to face your fears, Sam,” Dr. Wright said. I walked toward the bridge almost involuntarily. At a half-step away, I could see the splinters in the wood and the fraying braids on the rope...

Students break bread with friends this Thanksgiving, forging strong communal bonds and saving money, by savoring dorm life.

Friends become family during holiday season

Davis Walden November 20, 2014

While most will be traveling home to break bread with family, some Loyola students are saving money and time by feasting with friends. This will be Madi Fox’s first time away from home for Thanksgiving....

The Big Excuse is one of the bands playing at FAM Fest on Dec 5. The Big Excuse is made up of Nate Ward on trumpet, Evan Murphy on saxophone, Patrick Kelleher on drums, Max Smilen on guitar,  Alexander Szotak on bass, and Black Letters from Sexual Thunder on keyboard. The Festival is being thrown entirely by a team of Loyola students and Joy Theater interns.

Students throw festival at historic Joy Theater

Melanie Potter November 20, 2014

Film, art and music come together in perfect harmony with the first ever NOLA Film, Arts and Music Fest. Conceived, developed, and organized entirely by a team of Loyola students and Joy Theater interns,...

Green Mosaic

Alex Koplan November 13, 2014

I came home to a dark room Casually lit to my mind set. I thought things couldn’t be so bad So I emptied the trash out And turned all the lights on Called my mom, said “I love you” She responded...

Divergent Planes Part Eleven: Sam is transported to a mental Manhattan

Adam Albaari November 13, 2014

A cold wind suddenly whipped my face. I saw that Dr. Wright and I were standing on top of a tall building in Manhattan. Below us were countless cars stuck in traffic bordered by the swarms of people. “I...

Curing the wintertime blues

Curing the wintertime blues

Samantha Eroche November 13, 2014

Also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD is a type of depression that typically strikes in autumn and continues through winter. It is an ailment directly associated with the changing of seasons....

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