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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

The Krewe of Muses is an all-female krewe well known for their high heel throws. The high heels are a common trademark of Mardi Gras, and one that parade-goers strive to catch.

Loyola offers Mardi Gras safety tips

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor January 26, 2024

With Mardi Gras just around the corner, campus energy is running high with excitement and anticipation as students eagerly wait for the festivities to begin. Although the big celebration occurs on Fat...

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“Rotting in the Sun” review: Sebastián Silva’s most personal project

Janssen Van De Yacht, Assistant Reviews Editor January 26, 2024

Rot curdling its subject into nothingness is a real drag of a process. The first stage of human decomposition is the body’s digesting itself, or autolysis. When the heart stops, and all bodily functions...

Nicaraguan Juan Sebastián Chamorro talks to reporters in Chantilly, Virginia., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, after flying in to the Washington Dulles International Airport. Chamorro was among some 222 prisoners of the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega who was released last year.

Nicaraguan presidential candidate illegally imprisoned, advocates for democracy

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print January 26, 2024

Editor's Note: The Maroon interviewed Chamorro for this story to hear his account of political persecution in Nicaragua. Nicaraguan police startled politician Juan Sebastián Chamorro awake in his home...

Photo illustration of a student attempting to fill out FASFA form.

FAFSA’s new website update causes problems

Gabbee Bonura, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

Almost all college students know the long and draining process of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms and applications. It is a dreaded, but necessary part of being a college...

Members of dance ensemble perform at the showcase on Dec. 8, 2023.

“Mama Kai” builds dance community at Loyola

Mia Oliva, Life & Times Editor January 26, 2024

Each semester, dance professor Kai Knight holds auditions to create an ensemble of dancers ranging from all levels of experience and expertise. Better known as “Mama Kai” to her students, Knight...

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“Wonka” review: A real stomach-ache

Janssen Van De Yacht, Assistant Reviews Editor January 26, 2024

The first time the character of Willy Wonka graced the silver screen, he limped down a red carpet, and in a 1920s silent-comedy fashion, turned a fall into a surprise barrel roll, a swift, simple gesture...

Starbucks barista reports to work in an empty lobby on Loyola University New Orleans' campus on Jan. 19, 2024

Students boycott campus Starbucks

Ava Acharya, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

As students enter a new semester, some aim to leave behind their former favorite campus coffee spot – Starbucks. This shift comes following widespread calls to boycott the corporation due to their...

OPINION: Destin Conrad’s new album redefines R&B

OPINION: Destin Conrad’s new album redefines R&B

Ajania Thaxton January 26, 2024

Typically, when you think of R&B artists from our generation, artists like Summer Walker, Kehlani, SZA, Brent Faiyaz, Lucky Daye, and Ambré come to mind. Destin Conrad’s album, “Submissive,”...

A member of Loyola's swim team racing in the Den's indoor pool, Jan. 20, 2023. Loyola's men and women's swimming teams faced Millsaps College in their last home swim meet, where the senior team members were celebrated.

Senior swimmers reflect on their time at Loyola

Sam Guillotte, Assistant Sports Editor January 26, 2024

At the teams’ final home swim meet of the season on Jan. 20, criminology senior Eve Thomas recalls her time on the team where she formed inseparable bonds with her graduating class teammates. Thomas...

OPINION: Found family trope transforms literature

OPINION: Found family trope transforms literature

Kai Wittke January 26, 2024

The found family trope has always been one of my favorite tropes in literature. The found family trope is when a group of people form their own family. This is usually done through shared experiences and...

Taylor Thomas driving up the court to score against Thomas University, Jan. 20, 2023. Thomas held the second highest point total for Loyola's women's basketball team that game.

Women’s basketball sees success through cooperation

Jacob L'Hommedieu, Sports Editor January 26, 2024

If ever there was an example of cooperation being key to victory, then one has to look no further than Loyola’s women’s basketball team. The season so far has been filled with major successes for...

Two side by side recycling bins depicting recyclable materials on Loyola's campus on Jan. 19, 2024.

Glass recycling coming to Loyola

Ecoi Lewis, Senior Staff Writer January 26, 2024

Loyola is helping preserve Louisiana's natural beauty – one bottle at a time. Last spring, Loyola became an affiliate of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, which is an anti-litter nonprofit whose mission is...

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