The Center for International Education hosted their annual “Study Abroad Fair,” one of many events hosted by Loyola’s Center for International Education to promote their selection of...

Adam Reiner, veteran of top New York restaurants recently wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal about what the waitstaff really thinks about their guests. Reiner spoke on how a successful dining...

As Mardi Gras has reached its end, the Loyola student body returns back to campus to close out the semester. Students and professors alike wonder if the zeal and enthusiasm from the beginning of the semester...

In 1952, twelve years before the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Norman Francis became one of only two Black students admitted to Loyola’s law school. Three years later, in 1955, he became the...

Loyola University New Orleans has moved to remote operations for Feb. 23 following a water main break on Claiborne Avenue and Toledano Street, causing low water pressure and a boil water advisory for the...

Before the beads start flying and the bass of the brass bands shakes the streets, a different kind of magic takes over New Orleans—one powered by bold costumes, fearless leadership, and Black women rewriting...

The history of Mardi Gras takes its origins from a Catholic, pre-Lenten celebration predating the colonies. However, throughout the centuries of development, Cierra Chenier writes in Essence, the carnival...

Before parading through the streets of New Orleans, Zulu was one of the many Black Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs. According to Zulu’s website, The Krewe, founded in the late 19th century, provided social...

Every year, the Krewe of Zulu leads New Orleans in celebrating Mardi Gras through culture and community while honoring over a century of Black history. The Krewe of Zulu was founded in 1909 as a small...

During Mardi Gras, we see creative freedom expressed all around New Orleans and beyond the city to show off the culture and identity of individuals from all walks of life. The talent and making of everything...

Mardi Gras is a tourist’s paradise. The allure of the flashy krewes accompanied by obscure, and sometimes absurd, themes as well as countless other festivities is hard for anyone to miss.  However,...

What makes a Mardi Gras parade good? It comes down to several factors: the overall vibe of the parade, a coveted catch, and how generous the riders are with their throws. In order to be able to rank Mardi...