Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Caleb Beck

Caleb Beck, Wolf Editor

A lanky, beach-wandering fool, Caleb crash-landed in New Orleans at Loyola University’s campus after spending his high school years on Destin, Florida’s white shores. Magnetically drawn to the city’s unique culture and vibrant music life, he spends his time exploring the city, seeing live music, eating everything, editing the Wolf magazine, and remembering his past as Life & Times Editor.

Contact: [email protected] or @calebbeckirl

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Tycho performs at the Power Plant stage. Tycho played songs from their 2016 album Epoch, among others. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

[Photo] Buku Music + Arts Project Reschedueld to Late 2020

Caitlyn Reisgen
March 22, 2020
Students in college tend to work late nights in the library, studying and drinking coffee in solitude. Our resident senior Caleb Beck advises not to become too absorbed by our own solitude and to instead use alone time in moderation and understanding. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Column: Seniors: embrace solitude, not isolation

Caleb Beck
May 6, 2018
The warehouse holding Canal Furniture Liquidators and NOLA Til Ya Die, pictured here on April 24, stands damaged after being engulfed in flames Monday morning. The cause of the fire has yet to be discovered and is under an ongoing investigation. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Mid-City fire destroys local businesses

Caleb Beck
April 26, 2018
The U.S. Coast Guard monitor the impact from the oil spill Thursday afternoon. They shut down all traffic on the river and requested the RTA shut down the ferry leading from Algiers to Canal St.

Oil spill flows by French Quarter Festival

Caleb Beck
April 13, 2018
Festivalgoers mill through the vendor tents on a cloudy Saturday afternoon. The expected rain did not take place, and the festival proceeded as planned. 7 April 2018. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Freret Street kicks off festival season

Caleb Beck
April 12, 2018
In case anyone meandering into Skully'z overlooks the floors littered with re-purposed milk crates holding vinyl sleeves, this sign stands as a reminder to those who might look for a bargain on second-hand records. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

5 out-of-the-way record stores to visit in New Orleans

Caleb Beck
April 4, 2018
Protests take to the streets in the March for Our Lives on March 24, 2018. The march was organized by high school students to push for stricter gun laws. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

New Orleans students march for stricter gun laws

Caleb Beck
March 24, 2018
BUKU fans dancing during a performance at the float den. The BUKU Music + Art Project occurred on March 9th and 10th making this the 7th year of operation.

Despite setbacks, Buku festival triumphs

Caleb Beck
March 15, 2018
Live artists paint at Buku Music & Art Project 2018. Proceeds from auctioned graffiti benefit local non-profits in New Orleans. Photo credit: aLive Coverage

Buku Music & Art Project waves its freak flag high for 2018

Caleb Beck
March 8, 2018
A recently rented home sits near the intersection of Calhoun Street and Freret Street. Many first time renters find themselves stuck in a bad lease if they're not careful during the renting process. Photo credit: Paulina Picciano

Exercise caution when it comes to signing that first year lease

Caleb Beck
February 11, 2018
A Muslim woman wearing an American flag hijab as she listens to the keynote speeches. Trump's immigration travel ban was a major issue addressed by the Women's March Photo credit: Matthew Dietrich

Activists fight for equality at New Orleans Women’s March

Caleb Beck
January 22, 2018
Maedell Hoover Braud (left), the Rev. James Carter, S.J., and Marla Donavan pictured at the 2015 Heritage Society Reception. Braud was recognized consistently throughout her lifetime for supporting Loyola and a number of Jesuit institutions Photo credit: courtersy of Monique Gardner

Loyola receives its largest donation ever

Caleb Beck
December 4, 2017
Photo credit: Paola Amezquita

Sugar-powdered goodness meets good will at Beignet Fest

Anderson Leal and Caleb Beck
November 29, 2017
Turab Beladi, a Michigan-based Arab Debkah dance group, opening for Ahmed Fahmi and Ameer Dandan. Oct. 1 2017 Photo credit: Caleb Beck

“Arab Idol” New Orleans concert promotes peace in the Middle East

Caleb Beck
October 13, 2017
Happy Hour Highlights

Happy Hour Highlights

Caleb Beck
October 12, 2017

The Zen of Dishwashing

Caleb Beck
October 12, 2017
Mayoral candidates discuss current issues with policies facing musicians in New Orleans Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Mayoral candidates stand for musicians’ rights

Caleb Beck
September 21, 2017

WOLF: An Interview With an Insomniac

Caleb Beck
September 19, 2017
Electronic duo Emancipator play a show inside Republic NOLA. The club books the vast majority of electronic dance music shows in the city. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Favorite New Orleans Venues

Caleb Beck
September 15, 2017
Iqbal Gagan, right, prays with members of his mosque before breaking Ramadan fast at the Islamic Center of Orlando, Fla., on June 30, 2016. The Center saw a dramatic drop in attendance at these meals following the Pulse shootings, but have seen people come back, especially after hiring more security guards to stand watch. (Joshua Lim/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Students look forward to prayer and peace

Caleb Beck
May 8, 2017

Loyola jazz ensemble takes Jazz Fest stage

Caleb Beck
May 3, 2017
Rachel Dufour, chemistry and psychology major, boards the streetcar to the next locale in the city. Graduating this spring, Rachel is excited to explore more aspects of the city before leaving town.

[Photo] Graduating seniors reflect on NOLA

Davis Walden
May 2, 2017
Jaimie Villar practing with sock poi in Loyola's Peace Quad. Villar is one of several flow art practitioners that enjoy the exercise, poise and mentality that come with using a prop or toy to convey rhythmic expression. Flow artists can be found in college quads, local shows and music festivals around the world. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Student flow artists explain their moves

Caleb Beck
April 28, 2017

Jazz_Fest_PKG from Loyola Maroon on Vimeo.

Loyola students bring musical talents to Jazz Fest stage

Caleb Beck
April 27, 2017
Hon. Carl E. Stewart, Chief Judge of of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reflects on the life and accomplishments of Hon. Robert Ainsworth Jr. in Loyola University's College of Law. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Chief Judge honors late federal Judge Robert A. Ainsworth Jr.

Caleb Beck
April 6, 2017
Hannah Pico, sociology junior, broadcasts during her Thursday Hellraiserz Power Hour Show. Pico is conscious to include music that celebrates intersectionality and diversity in her music and topic selection.

Sociology student becomes radio personality

Caleb Beck
March 31, 2017
Tycho performs at the Power Plant stage. Tycho played songs from their 2016 album Epoch, among others. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Buku hits New Orleans

Caleb Beck
March 17, 2017
Many creatives start in New Orleans, but fewer stay

Many creatives start in New Orleans, but fewer stay

Caleb Beck
March 14, 2017
Brendan Dodd, sit atop his bike as he represents Bagel Boy and Co., LLC. Dodd received the most votes out of twenty businesses for NOEW "The Big Idea" competition and will progress to the Top Ten on March 24 Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Bagel Boy advances to “The Big Idea” top 10

Caleb Beck
March 13, 2017
Caleb Beck sits inside Mojo Coffee House. He is one of many who come to enjoy the establishment’s food and drinks as well as calm working environment. Photo credit: Barbara Brown

Why we love New Orleans

Caleb Beck
March 3, 2017
Noted political analyst and author Rob Faucheux speaks to Loyola students about U.S. politics during the new Crescent City Connections lecture series in. This is the the second program of the series. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Political analyst educates students at Crescent City Connections lecture

Caleb Beck
February 14, 2017
Ramiro Diaz of Waggonner & Ball explains the goals of the water garden to Gentilly community members. (Caleb Beck, Loyola Student News Service) Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Mirabeau Water Garden to reform water usage in local Gentilly park

Caleb Beck
February 14, 2017

Professor-produced album wins Grammy Award

Caleb Beck
February 13, 2017

FOOLS_FEST from Loyola Maroon on Vimeo.

Fools Fest set to return, with surprise artist

Caleb Beck
February 9, 2017

Film professor and student win Sundance Award

Caleb Beck
February 5, 2017
Michael Doucet plays his violin at the Fais Do-Do stage at the 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Tom Petty, Stevie Wonder and Alabama Shakes Round Out 2017 Jazz Fest Lineup

Caleb Beck, Life and Times Editor
January 27, 2017

Archdiocese webinar requests respect for life

Caleb Beck
January 26, 2017
Loyola’s Environmental Roundtable meets in Monroe Hall to discuss issues. The discussion covered a range of pressing matters in the environmental sphere.

Loyola’s Environmental Roundtable tackles climate change denial

Caleb Beck and Katelyn Fecteau
January 23, 2017

Buku Music & Art Project Announces 2017 Artist Lineup

Caleb Beck
December 6, 2016
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
Michael Murphy's "ashen dreams" diorama was featured at Clusterfunk 2016. The range of mixed media and personality on display is Clusterfunk's hallmark. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Student art exhibit ‘Clusterfunk’ carries largest collection yet

Caleb Beck
November 18, 2016
Patrick Burtchaell speaks at Loyola's Design Forum about his Facebook internship on Oct. 26 2016. He discussed his application process, Facebook's design dynamics, and gave advice to fellow students. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Loyola Design Student Lands Facebook Internship

Caleb Beck
November 9, 2016
New Orleans accent is rarely portrayed well

New Orleans accent is rarely portrayed well

Caleb Beck
October 24, 2016
Bagel Boy: Uptown Delivery Sensation

Bagel Boy: Uptown Delivery Sensation

Caleb Beck
October 24, 2016
Elysian Feel at Tipitina's 9.3.16

Getting real with Elysian Feel

Caleb Beck
October 6, 2016
Ashley Daily brews kratom tea before it became illegal Sept. 30. The Drug Enforcement Administration announced in August it would move kratom to be an illegal Schedule I substance. Photo credit: Davis Walden

Kratom outlawed Sept. 30

Caleb Beck
September 27, 2016
Renowned burlesque dancer Miss Stormy Gayle is crowned New Orleans International Queen of Burlesque 2015. (Courtesy of New Orleans Burlesque Festival)

New Orleans Burlesque Festival set to amaze audiences

Caleb Beck
September 17, 2016
Calvin Tran, music therapy/pre-health sophomore and Samantha Menendez, psych/pre-health junior team up for a better view during the Southern Decadence Walking Parade Sunday afternoon. The weekend rain didn't stop huge crowds from celebrating. Photo credit: Molly Olwig

Southern Decadence contributes to tourism boom

Caleb Beck
September 10, 2016
Trenasse's Chef Silvie puts the finishing touches on her Restaurant Week entree. Trenasse offers their Restaurant Week menu for $39. (Courtesy of Greg Curry)

New Orleans dining hotspots “Live to Eat” for Restaurant Week

Caleb Beck
September 7, 2016
Loyola students and alumni teach drumming at a music program they established in Belize. The Belize trip was established because there were previously no university programs for music in the country. Photo credit: Courtesy of the Rev. Ted Dzak S.J.

Wolf Pack volunteers lead music and sports clinics in Belize

Caleb Beck
September 2, 2016

New Orleans celebrates 45th annual Southern Decadence

Caleb Beck
September 2, 2016

Prytania Theatre presents tribute to Gene Wilder

Caleb Beck
September 2, 2016
Rula Thabata, krewe leader and political science sophomore, presents the "Can You Dig This." The film screening was required for freshmen to attend this year. Photo credit: Davis Walden

“Can You Dig This” film screening advocates food justice

Caleb Beck
August 31, 2016
Children approach the Pikachu statue in the Lower Garden District. The statue disappeared two weeks after it mysteriously appeared. Photo credit: Nick Reimann

Uptown Pikachu statue vanishes as quickly as it apppeared

Caleb Beck
August 24, 2016
Michael Ho looks through some of the Manga included in the sidewalk sale for $3.

Comic book store combines coworker celebration with sidewalk sale

Caleb Beck
August 22, 2016
e-cig smoke

E-cig vapor shrouded in health concerns

Caleb Beck
May 13, 2016

True Islam campaign discerns peaceful religion from extremists’ distortion

Caleb Beck
April 21, 2016

Lenten Series Ends With a Request: “Pray For Me”

Caleb Beck
April 6, 2016
Loyola music festival showcases student talent

Loyola music festival showcases student talent

Caleb Beck, Staff Writer
April 1, 2016
The Rev. Mariano Veliz shares his experience with God’s mercy in his life at St. Anthony of Padua Church. He said God gave him the strength to his forgive his parents’ decision making. Photo credit: Jamal Melancon

Divine Mercy conference considers social pariahs

Jamal Melancon and Caleb Beck
March 4, 2016

Father Zipple explains mercy as celebration

Caleb Beck
March 4, 2016
Fr. Fred Kammer S.J. reads from Pope Francis's Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) in the Ignatius Chapel. The first of an on campus lenten series focusing on Pope Francis' spirituality was titled The Joy of the Gospel. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Campus lenten series discusses the spirituality of Pope Francis

Caleb Beck
February 26, 2016

Jesuits and Students Look Ahead to A New Year

Caleb Beck
January 25, 2016
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