New Orleanians reimagine 1811 slave revolt
Breanna Henry and Andres Fuentes
November 14, 2019
Sadness, pain, weariness and pride were all painted on the faces of marchers in the Slave Revolt Reenactment. Everyone had a different feeling as they set off for Congo Square on Nov. 8, 2019, but their chants were unified under one word: freedom. The reenactment was the latest creation from ar...
Humans of Loyola: Jenna McSwain finds inspiration in the college setting
Sofia Santoro
November 12, 2019
Jenna McSwain, popular and commercial music professor, finds inspiration in the college setting.When and why did you want to go into music education? And why in the college setting?When I was in college, I did not think I wanted to be a teacher. I wanted to play. Teaching wasn’t a strength at al...
Big Easy Con serves as a playground for cosplayers
November 9, 2019
While many people at Big Easy Con were there to see the celebrities, comic book artists and collectibles, the thing that they couldn’t help but look at were the people in costumes: cosplayers. Cosplaying is when fans show their appreciation for their favorite characters by dressing up as them...
Romeo & Juliet Challenges Gender Roles and Creative Expectations
Zia Sampson
November 7, 2019
After debuting with an all-male cast in the sixteenth century and going through many reimaginings since then, Loyola's Theatre Department will present its production of an all-female Romeo & Juliet beginning Nov. 8. Mark Routhier, the director of the show, made this decision based on two key princ...
Marchers embrace New Orleans’ second line season
November 3, 2019
Hours before the We Are One second line, vendors were pushing their ice carts, cooks manned the grill, bounce music filled the air and everyone had on a comfortable pair of shoes. The neighborhood crowded the heart of Central City, greeting each other with warm embraces and smiles that stretched entire...
Audubon Zoo hosts a crowd of smiles at Special Needs Day
November 2, 2019
The animals at the Audubon Zoo woke up an hour early Saturday morning to greet families on the sixth annual Special Needs Day. The park grounds offered quiet zones, animal encounters and a wellness fair, accommodating any visitors that may need assistance. "Our goal is to make those that are differently...
“Joker” is all style, no substance
Ver Lumod
November 2, 2019
“Joker” is a dark and visceral take on the superhero genre which, while anchored by its lead star Joaquin Phoenix’s mesmerizing performance, is thematically pointless. Set in a realistic incarnation of Gotham in the 1980s, the film is a character study on Arthur Fleck, played by Pho...
Festival takes city by storm
Caitlyn Reisgen
October 30, 2019
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience returned to City Park for its 21st year Oct. 25-27 giving attendees an unforgettable Halloween weekend in New Orleans. Despite Tropical Storm Olga giving the festival a soggy start on Friday night, thousands of music fans continued to worship the music of headliners Guns...
Affordable Halloween Activities To Do This Year
Caitlyn Reisgen
October 29, 2019
Halloween is upon us and there are many thrilling activities in New Orleans to get your spooky on. However, something more frightening than the ghouls and goblins are the high costs of many Halloween staples in the area. Here is a list of Halloween activities that won't scare your wallet away: St. An...
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