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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

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“Love, Theoretically” review: Your new, STEM romance read

Sophie Bornefeld October 20, 2023

Ali Hazelwood is known in the book community as a “romance powerhouse”, but her most recent summer release may challenge that narrative. “Love, Theoretically” follows theoretical physicist,...

(Left to right) Seshers Erik Maiwaldt and Matt Manzella perform at Art 2 Actions Friday the 13th event on Oct. 13, 2023. The event raised money for for local LGBTQ+ mutual aid.

Vamps for social change: Art collective hosts Friday the 13th fundraiser

Sophia Maxim, Design Chief and Life & Times Assistant October 20, 2023

Vampires, witches, wizards, and horror characters gathered on Friday the 13th to support local LGBTQ+ causes while dancing to student bands. The event was hosted by Art 2 Action, a social justice-centered...

A BIG green hand neon sign hangs outside 90s Kids Closet in Uptown New Orleans on Sept. 26, 2023. Author Mathew Gray Gubler did a surprise visit to the shop to showcase his new book and meet fans.

“The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand” review: A tale of loving every part of yourself

Kloe Witt, News Editor October 12, 2023

Although it may have the appearance of a children's book, “The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand” is a beautiful read with an important message for anyone of all ages: every part of you, even the...

Corinne Bailey Rae performing on stage at the Orpheum Theatre on Sept. 26, 2023. Rae is on tour for her album, Black Rainbows.

“Black Rainbows” review: Corinne Bailey Rae reclaims her artistry in transcendent new album

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print October 10, 2023

When you hear the soulful lyricist singing, “Girl, put your records,” on the radio, you probably immediately start singing along to every word. But you probably have no idea who the mastermind behind...

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REVIEW: Studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark

Dajah Saul October 6, 2023

I traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark for a Loyola faculty-led study abroad program for all of July. I had never been outside of the United States before, and I had received my first passport only months before...

Singer-songwriter and Loyola professor Mia Borders on stage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Sept. 29. Borders has released 6 albums.

Loyola professor performs at nonprofit concert series

Brice Gutter October 6, 2023

Mia Borders, singer-songwriter and Loyola music industry professor, performed at a concert last Friday, Sept. 29. The one-and-a-half-hour-long set took place at the New Orleans Jazz Museum for the Friends...

Finger-lickin’ Fun: New Orleans celebrates annual Fried Chicken Festival

Finger-lickin’ Fun: New Orleans celebrates annual Fried Chicken Festival

Ashlyn Bobb Collins October 6, 2023

Locals gathered near the University of New Orleans lakefront to enjoy a variety of fried chicken dishes from over 50 New Orleans vendors, whether it was served on a stick, between two buns, with some...

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Movies in the heat: 6 films shot in the sweltering sun

Janssen Van De Yacht October 6, 2023

One of the great challenges of filmmaking is to tell a specific, universal experience through crafted scenarios and situations. Blistering, sweat-inducing heat will continue to span across all of humanity....

Chappell Roan and guitarist Eliza Petrosyan perform at the Joy Theater on Oct. 28, 2023. Roan is on her second sold-out tour for her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.

“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” review: Chappell Roan is the next queer pop princess

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print September 29, 2023

Rising pop princess Chappell Roan dropped her debut album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” on Friday. While the 14-track record is Roan’s first full-length album, 10 of the album’s songs...

Annual Beignet Fest is back in town

Piper Demman, Staff September 29, 2023

The heart of New Orleans was filled with warm pastries and smiles at the return of the annual Beignet Fest in City Park on Sept. 23, drawing in thousands of food lovers and tourists from across the nation. This...

Brewstock Fest serves homebrew

Ava Acharya, Senior Staff Writer September 29, 2023

Brewskis, puppies, and good company; New Orleans second annual Brewstock Fest celebrated all three with the help of local homebrewers and the Louisiana SPCA. The festival hosted 34 locally based homebrewers,...

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“What We Do in the Shadows” review: Humanity through inhuman relationships

Ava Acharya, Senior Staff Writer September 29, 2023

Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement’s mockumentary-style dark comedy returned for a fifth season this past summer. And, along with all of the classic vampire hijinks and absurd idiocracy the television...

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