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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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The top ten films of 2022

Ver Lumod, Staff Writer February 8, 2023

The state of cinema in 2022 is more alive than ever. Ambitious spectacles from the likes of Marvel, Tom Cruise, and James Cameron brought everyone back to theaters. At the same time, ground-breaking indie...

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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...

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...

Photo illustration of a student enjoying a cup of tea at Neutral Ground Coffeehouse. The Uptown coffeehouse serves as a non-alcoholic hub for locals and Loyola students to socialize and listen to live music.

Sober students tell their stories

Violet Bucaro, Staff Writer January 29, 2023

College stereotypes may leave some questioning if sobriety as a student is sustainable but students, like Loyola alumnus Grayson Gibbs, said sobriety is infinitely more fulfilling than dropping $50 at...

Drawing of a pageant woman in a blue flown dress

NOLA and Miss Universe benefit eachother

Arianna D'Antonio, Worldview Editor January 28, 2023

For the first time ever, the 71st Miss Universe was crowned in New Orleans. Recent Loyola graduate Aria Jackson worked as production assistant for the competition, and she believes that the competition...

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“Babylon” review: The trials and tribulations of Hollywood’s metamorphosis

Mia Oliva, Reviews Editor January 27, 2023

Damien Chazelle, writer and director of “Whiplash” and “La La Land,” presents audiences with yet another awe-inspiring masterpiece that depicts the rise and demise of starving artists in the blooming...

Loyola students perform with the Tulane University Marching Band

Loyola students perform at the Cotton Bowl

Alana Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2023

Loyola students participated in this year’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic playing music instead of football. On Jan. 2, Loyola band members accompanied the Tulane University Marching Band as the Green...

Sophomore Ben Heil stands in a Loyola recording studio playing a guitar.

The Little Green Men make their arrival to Earth

Abigail Schmidt, Life and Times Editor January 26, 2023

Planet of the Little Green Men, a Loyola sophomore-led psychedelic rock band, released their first single, “Arrival/Monsters in Your Head”. The single dropped on Jan. 27 and was two songs released...

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