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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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James VanDemark rehearses in Roussell Hall on Nov. 30. He will perform with Loyola University New Orleans’ symphony orchestra on Dec. 3.

James VanDenmark, double bassist, performs at Loyola

Anna Knapp December 2, 2016

James VanDemark, double bassist, will perform a unique double bass concerto with Loyola University New Orleans’ symphony orchestra on Dec. 3 in Roussel Hall. Gian Carlo Menotti, the composer of the...

Luke Joachim A’14 performs under the name DJ Coolhand, and he is performing again in New Orleans at Baracadia on Dec. 10 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Courtesy of Zach Breaux)

Alumnus DJ Coolhand to perform in New Orleans

Caleb Beck December 1, 2016

An established New York-based DJ and Loyola alumnus is set to return to New Orleans on Dec. 8, bringing with him over ten years of performing experience.Performing under the name DJ Coolhand, Luke Joachim,...

Students perform in The House that Will Not Stand this semester at Loyola. The show was part of the theatre departments social justice themed season. Photo credit: Kyle Encar

Loyola theatre delivers social justice message

Erin Snodgrass December 1, 2016

This semester, Loyola's theatre arts department put on two productions: Eugene O’Neill’s "Beyond the Horizon" and "The House That Will Not Stand," written by New Orleans native...

Viewers watch The Clock, a 24 hour film installation that compiles clips from movies telling the time to complete a daylong cycle. The installation is playing in New Orleans through early December. Photo credit: Davis Walden

Marclay’s ‘The Clock’ makes southern premiere

Davis Walden November 30, 2016

You lose track of time staring at a clock. That is what audience members can expect with Christian Marclay’s “The Clock,” a 24 hour compilation of film clips that present themselves as...

Michael Murphys ashen dreams diorama was featured at Clusterfunk 2016. The range of mixed media and personality on display is Clusterfunks hallmark. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Student art exhibit ‘Clusterfunk’ carries largest collection yet

Caleb Beck November 18, 2016
The Untitled Visual Arts Collective hosted the largest incarnation yet of the annual student show.
Local high school seniors get a tour of the design studios. Several students attended design day at Loyola to learn more about what the design department has to offer on Nov. 12, 2016. Photo credit: Alliciyia George

Design department hosts second annual design day for local highschool students

Calvin Ramsay November 18, 2016

This past Saturday, Nov. 12, Loyola University, the only college offering a degree in design in Louisiana, hosted its second annual Design Day in Monroe Hall. During the day, students from different high...

Angelika Robertson, sociology sophomore, dressed as Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad at The Willow Bar’s “Spectrum LGBT Costume Party” that took place on Oct. 27. Photo credit: Davis Walden

The Willow Bar hosts young adult LGBT costume party

Davis Walden November 17, 2016

The Willow, a local college bar, threw a queer-friendly costume party catering to college students. Begun after years of noticing New Orleans’ lack of available events for younger members of the...

Loyola senior performs on Saturday Night Live

Jamal Melancon November 9, 2016

Adam Dewalt, Loyola jazz performance senior, jammed with Solange as a part of her band on Saturday Night Live. On Saturday, Nov. 5, Dewalt performed two songs with fellow Houston native as part of Solange's...

“Her Story” celebrates women’s history through dance

Colleen Dulle November 9, 2016

No matter the results of this week's election, a local group has decided to commemorate this day in women's history—which they call "Her Story"—through dance. "Her Story,” produced by Melange...

Patrick Burtchaell speaks at Loyolas Design Forum about his Facebook internship on Oct. 26 2016. He discussed his application process, Facebooks design dynamics, and gave advice to fellow students. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Loyola Design Student Lands Facebook Internship

Caleb Beck November 9, 2016

One select Loyola student set their goals high in the last year and was rewarded with an internship at social media giant Facebook. Patrick Burtchaell, a graphic design sophomore, applied in August 2015...

Asia Allen as Le Veuve, Saisha Lee as Makeda, and Kelsey Reine as Beatrice in costume for House That Will Not Stand, the play they star in along with several others. Photo credit: Kyle Encar

Loyola Theatre Pays Tribute to New Orleans and Women of Color

Davis Walden November 9, 2016

The theatre department will be performing Marcus Gardley’s “The House That Will Not Stand,” a play centered around New Orleans free women of color in the 1800s. Revolving around matriarch...

Loyola to show “The House That Will Not Stand”

Jamal Melancon November 8, 2016

Loyola's theatre department will be hosting a production of "The House That Will Not Stand," a play by Marcus Gardley set in 1803 New Orleans. The play follows the story of a free woman of color family...

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