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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Alpha Chi accepts transgender members nationally

Alpha Chi accepts transgender members nationally

John Casey March 24, 2017

The national council of the sorority Alpha Chi Omega has announced that it will begin to accept transgender women effective immediately. A video announcement was released via the national organization’s...

Tycho performs at the Power Plant stage. Tycho played songs from their 2016 album Epoch, among others. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Buku hits New Orleans

Caleb Beck March 17, 2017

Known for its diverse lineup, unique stages and vibrant street performers, audiences reported a noticeable spin on the traditional New Orleans Carnival culture at the Buku Music and Art Project. On...

With it being lent season, customers are inquiring about seafood prices Photo credit: Taylor Ford

Restaurants respond to state crab ban

Taylor Ford March 17, 2017

Menu changes, angry customers, and a lack of inventory are all major problems that seafood businesses will have to face over the course of a commercial crabbing ban in Louisiana. On Feb. 21, the Louisiana...

Theater freshmen Shelby Duhe (left) and Jake Weaver (right), rehearsing in their roles as Percy Talbot and Joe Sutter respectively for the Loyola-produced Spitfire Grill musical Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Loyola musical highlights redemption

Kaitlyn Cleveland March 16, 2017

The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance will enact themes of fear, guilt, loneliness and love in Loyola University's presentation of The Spitfire Grill. The musical tells a story about Percy, who just...

Álvaro García Linera, Vice President of Bolivia (2005-) sits at the IV Conference of the European Leftist Party in Spain on Dec. 13, 2013. Courtesy of Matilde Mamani from the Oficina de la Vicepresidencia of Bolivia.

Bolivian vice president touts indigenous rights expansion to Loyola class

Nick Reimann March 15, 2017

Bolivian society is embracing multiculturalism and becoming more accepting, according to Bolivian vice president Álvaro García Linera. Linera, who has served as vice president since 2006, spoke of...

John Thomas Sides prepares a drink as a part of his training. Sides plans on being in Tales of  a Cocktail, a weeklong networking event that is a way for industry professionals to put their recipes to the test and exchange new ideas. Photo credit: Davis Walden

Local mixologist prepares for Tales of a Cocktail

Davis Walden March 15, 2017

John Thomas Sides is an apprentice at Cure, a local cocktail bar, where he is learning the tricks of the trade, so he can one day create his very own cocktail recipes. Before starting in January, Sides...

Many creatives start in New Orleans, but fewer stay

Many creatives start in New Orleans, but fewer stay

Caleb Beck March 14, 2017

For all of the rich culture and provincial charm of New Orleans, it’s a city that carries with it a stigma of being a transient zone for creative professionals. New Orleans is well-renowned for its...

Southern Rep Theatre selects Loyola thespians

Kaitlyn Cleveland March 13, 2017

Southern Rep Theatre accepted five Loyola University theater arts majors into their acting company. Amanda Alch, Kyler Jett, Saisha Lee, Tess Rowland and Zachary Weber found out Monday, Feb. 13 that...

Brendan Dodd, sit atop his bike as he represents Bagel Boy and Co., LLC. Dodd received the most votes out of twenty businesses for NOEW The Big Idea competition and will progress to the Top Ten on March 24 Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Bagel Boy advances to “The Big Idea” top 10

Caleb Beck March 13, 2017

Brendan Dodd, also known as "Bagel Boy," a Loyola marketing alumnus, has placed as a top ten finalist for New Orleans Entrepreneur Week's "The Big Idea" competition for his local bagel delivery start-up. Dodd...

Music industry junior Dominick Bioc performs as YDS (Young Death Stroke) at The Carver Theater on Feb. 25. Photo credit: Jamal Melancon

Loyola rekindles rapper’s passion

Jamal Melancon March 13, 2017

After Loyola sparked his interest in making music, a rapper from the Westbank of New Orleans has reunited with a peer to release a new collaborative project as a duo. Dominick Bioc, music industry junior,...

Interactive: Where to find fish fries in New Orleans

Interactive: Where to find fish fries in New Orleans

Colleen Dulle March 13, 2017

Every Friday until Easter, churches across New Orleans will hold "fish fries," gatherings where meatless meals are served during the fasting season of Lent. Click through the map or see our list below...

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Buku Music & Art Project returns revitalized

Jamal Melancon February 16, 2017

The site of the annual Carnival themed Buku Music + Art Project will become a colorful, chaotic place when the festival comes to Mardi Gras World this March. Touting a stacked musical roster across...

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