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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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New members of L.OV.E. being inducted in Nunemaker auditorium on March 26. The organization inducted nearly 30 new members.

L.O.V.E. provides a safe space for women of color

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief April 13, 2023

The experience of being both Black and a woman are unique, so having a space and community for them is invaluable, according to mass communication senior and L.O.V.E. President Tori Hardy. L.O.V.E.,...

panelists for literary fest sit at a table.

Loyolans showcase their work at literary festival

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief April 4, 2023

The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival set the stage for Loyola professors and alumni to talk about their writing focuses. The week-long literary event kicked off their 37th year at...

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“Été 85” review: Love Told Through Honest Conflict

Kal Lizana, Contributing Writer April 3, 2023

When we tell stories of love, we often forget the complexities that come with it. Love is not simply the happy ending or even the romantic relationship between people. Rather, love is a story composed...

characters in show in costume during a musical number

Loyola TAD takes the stage with satirical musical “Urinetown”

Mia Oliva, Reviews Editor April 1, 2023

Loyola’s Theatre Arts and Dance Department had their opening night for the satirical musical “Urinetown,” which is a show that’s more than meets the eye. The team that put the show together...

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“Skinamarink” review: A refreshingly original and nightmarish experiment in horror filmmaking

Adam Seal, Contributing Writer March 31, 2023

The newly released horror film, “Skinamarink”, at its very core, is all about creating an unsettling atmosphere. The film takes place in 1995 and follows two children, Kevin and Kaylee, who wake up...

Courtesy of HBO Max

“The Last of Us” review: HBO’s hit series raises the bar for video game adaptations

Mia Oliva, Reviews Editor March 29, 2023

It’s not often that a video game adaptation garners worldwide attention, but it comes as no surprise that it happens to be “The Last of Us”. The series emanates its source material from the 2013...

Author sits with guests.

Literary-reading series revamped at The Eliza Jane hotel

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief March 29, 2023

The Loyola University English department has partnered with The Eliza Jane hotel to reboot its monthly reading series, formerly known as 1718. The revamped literary-reading series will now be called...

Crescent City Sound flyer

NOLA public library showcases local music talent

Arianna D'Antonio, Senior Staff Writer March 28, 2023

The New Orleans public library created its own streaming platform to promote local musicians, giving artists opportunities to showcase their music and pull the strings of the community together. The platform,...

Jazz pianist practices in Loyola practice room.

Loyola Jazz Fest is back

Arianna D'Antonio, Senior Staff Writer March 25, 2023

After a three-year hiatus, the Loyola Jazz Fest was back for its 53rd annual festival to bring together a community with a love for music, particularly jazz, said its host and Loyola Jazz studies professor...

Drag queens for the Doggie Drag Show pose for pictures after round one of the competition concludes.

Nola on Tap taps into people’s love of brews and pups

Gabrielle Korein, Photo Editor March 23, 2023

Nola on Tap returned to New Orleans this past weekend after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Nola on Tap, hosted at Lafreniere Park on Saturday, March 18, is an event dedicated to showcasing local...

Man stands performing onstage at Loyola Universitys Nunemaker Hall auditorium.

Irish musician holds benefit concert at Loyola

Brendan Heffernan March 18, 2023

Musician Danny O’Flaherty built a shrine to Irish music and culture with O’Flaherty’s Irish Channel Pub, a French Quarter bar he operated for 16 years alongside his brother, Patrick. While the...

Courtesy of Pitchfork

RAYE’s “21st Century Blues” review: The revitalization of blues in the modern age

Dajah Saul, Social Media Graphics Lead Designer March 17, 2023

“Ladies and gentleman, give a warm heartbreak welcome to the wonderful, RAYE,” serves as the melodic introduction to one of the best albums of the new year: “21st Century Blues" by blues artist RAYE. I...

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