Opinion: New Orleans owes a lot to Anthony Davis
November 16, 2019
In about 12 days, the day before Thanksgiving, the New Orleans Pelicans will be playing a game here in town in the Smoothie King Center. Normally, this would be like any other game in the 82 game-long season, but this one will feel different for a lot of people, especially the ones in attendance. This...
Editorial: Provosts matter, here’s why.
November 16, 2019
When the senior class walks across the stage in the spring, they will have seen four provosts in four years. The fourth person to fill the position is currently being chosen. Loyola is in the process of finding the next man or woman who will become first mate to Tetlow’s captain. The provost —...
Opinion: Don’t film your violent show on my campus
Emma Ruby
November 15, 2019
Last week, a filming project on campus led to frustrations among students. Some voiced complaints that they couldn’t find parking. Others grew annoyed by the large presence of men carrying camera equipment clogging the Bobet Hall walkways. These minor grievances didn’t bother me much. I live on campus,...
Editorial: The Battle of Christmas Celebrations
Gabriela Carballo and JC Canicosa
November 10, 2019
For this week's editorial, the Editorial Board could not come to a consesus on the subject. Therefore, two editorials are running representing the split opinions of the staff. Christmastime is worth waiting for All of us (who are invested in this argument) can agree Christmastime is a very spec...
Opinion: Let’s talk about STRESS, baby
November 9, 2019
After waking up after another late Wednesday night at school, one of the things that I enjoy is getting to see my five-year-old little brother in the morning. By the time I get to see him, we have not seen each other for a little more than 24 hours. One Thursday morning, he tells me that he has a message...
Editorial: It’s time for a change to the prison system
November 3, 2019
The United States is in the midst of a horrible mass incarceration epidemic and when you narrow it down to a state level, Louisiana isn’t any better. In fact, it’s worse. Louisiana’s numbers on incarceration are double the national average. There are 1,619 prisoners for every 100,000 people...
Opinion: Racism is still prevalent in award shows
Maria Alvarado
November 2, 2019
It’s that time of year once again in Hollywood: dazzling red carpet events, celebrities dressed to the nines, crowds buzzing with excitement at potential wins. Award show season has been a well-known pop culture phenomenon for as long as I can remember. However, as much as it generates excitement and...
Opinion: Do Female Halloween Costumes Objectify Women?
Erin Haynes
October 31, 2019
It’s that time of the year. The green of the leaves fade into warm hues of orange and yellow, the air is brisk, candy lines the aisles whilst Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” echoes throughout the market, and Halloween shops line their shelves with “sexy” female costumes in every occupation imaginable....
Letter to the Editor: Let’s respect each others’ views
Dr. Roger White
October 28, 2019
Given the tensions recently arising on campus over the admittedly-sensitive subject of abortion, I’d like to make the following brief observations. As a Jesuit Catholic campus, we are committed to the principle of care for the whole person. As a university, we are committed to the exchange of ideas...
More universities need to prioritize mental health
Zia Sampson
October 27, 2019
Loyola willingly publicizes information on the University Counceling Center. Many other colleges do not. While Loyola openly advertises the University Counseling Center, many universities aren't as open. This may be the cause of why some students do not seek counseling. Today, more and more students...
Treat New Orleans like it’s home
October 27, 2019
As we all know, New Orleans is a vibrant city full of culture and life. A city like no other, New Orleans is home to unique music, food and people. There’s a different air in this city, which attracts nearly 11 million visitors each year. Coming and going weekend after weekend, visitors capture the...
Public transportation has a busload of issues
October 26, 2019
By: Ver Lumod As a commuter, I learned the hard way that public transportation in the United States has always been disconcertingly bad. I used to hate waking up really early during high school just to make it to class, and I did not want to endure the same thing in college. But in a city such as...
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