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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Cody Downey

Cody Downey, Reviews Editor

Cody Downey is a mass communication senior from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is currently serving as the Reviews Editor. In previous years, Cody held positions such as Worldview Editor, Staff Writer and Copy Editor.

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Review: “Dave” provides an unconventional story of an unconventional rapper

Cody Downey
May 11, 2020
In the shape of the state of Louisiana, the posters of the films presented in the list fill up the state.

Films for When You Miss Loyola and New Orleans

Cody Downey
April 29, 2020
Courtesy of Netflix

Streaming This Week: April 24

Cody Downey
April 24, 2020
Courtesy of Disney

Review: “Onward” presents another heartfelt story of family

Cody Downey
April 13, 2020
The poster features a young boy in a wrestling uniform standing in a ring. On the ground beside him lays a wrestler we are to assume he defeated.

Streaming This Week: April 10

Cody Downey
April 4, 2020
A poster for the film "The Perks of Being a Wallflower."

Streaming This Week: April 1

Cody Downey
April 1, 2020
Sean Hobbes + the High Res hold a performance. Hobbes is currently working on raising funds for a campaign to have his first solo EP played on the radio. Courtesy of Bailey Barkley.

Loyola senior raises funds to get his EP played on the radio

Cody Downey
April 1, 2020
A garden gnome holds a cross that says Santos, the name of the street gang from the series. Below it are silhouettes of the main characters standing in front of the sun.

Review: “On My Block: Season Three” brings back all the tears and laughs

Cody Downey
March 22, 2020
Courtesy of Netflix

Review: “Spenser Confidential” shows Mark Wahlberg at his best

Cody Downey
March 22, 2020
Courtesy of Netflix

Streaming This Week: March 20

Cody Downey
March 20, 2020
Loyola students walk on campus

Loyola students react to move to online classes

Cody Downey and JC Canicosa
March 14, 2020

SGA President Jessamyn Reichmann gives us an update on coronavirus affects on students

JC Canicosa and Cody Downey
March 11, 2020
Freedom Richardson and Zontre City react to the announcement of winning the roles of SGA President and Vice President on Mar. 3.

Richardson and City announced as new SGA President and Vice President

Cody Downey
March 11, 2020
Courtesy of Amazon

Review: “Hunters” succeeds on showcasing great stories and characters

Cody Downey
March 9, 2020
Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios

What’s in Theaters 3/6

Cody Downey
March 5, 2020
Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

Review: “Sonic the Hedgehog” speeds into fun but familiar cliches

Cody Downey
February 25, 2020
Courtesy of Netflix

Review: “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” is a basic yet fun teen romantic comedy

Cody Downey
February 17, 2020
Courtesy of Universal Pictures

What’s in Theaters 2/14

Cody Downey
February 14, 2020
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

What’s in Theaters 2/7

Cody Downey
February 7, 2020

Women of Wakanda bring Black Panther to Mardi Gras

Cody Downey, Pack News
February 1, 2020
Timeline of Christ the King School

Christ the King Elementary School set to close

Cody Downey, Pack News
January 28, 2020
Courtesy of Warner Bros.

SPOILER Review: “Joker” is more than just another comic book movie

Cody Downey
January 26, 2020
poster of Joker

Reviews: The Top 10 Movies of 2019

Cody Downey and Ver Lumod
January 19, 2020
A graphic showing the distance from Australia to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Australians in New Orleans feel support away from home

Cody Downey
January 18, 2020
Poster for Dolittle

What’s in Theaters 1/17

Cody Downey
January 17, 2020
Poster for 1917

What’s in Theaters 1/10

Cody Downey
January 12, 2020
Maroon file photo.

President Tetlow to provide financial update at Spring convocation

Cody Downey
January 12, 2020
The poster for the film Togo. The poster shows the main character holding the titular dog.

Review: “Togo” wins the race against other Disney+ originals

Cody Downey
January 2, 2020
Courtesy of Sony

Review: “Jumanji: The Next Level” is fun, fast-paced adventure

Cody Downey
January 2, 2020

What’s in Theaters 1/3

Cody Downey
January 2, 2020

What’s in Theaters 12/25

Cody Downey
December 24, 2019

What’s in Theaters 12/20

Cody Downey
December 21, 2019
Courtesy of Universal Pictures.

What’s in Theaters 12/13

Cody Downey
December 13, 2019
Review: Disney+ provides an interesting addition to the streaming service competition

Review: Disney+ provides an interesting addition to the streaming service competition

Cody Downey
November 25, 2019
Aerial Space Squad performer Lex Flex does acrobatics at the Big Easy Con on Nov. 2. The Aerial Space Squad mixes cosplaying and acrobatics to provide a unique experience.

Big Easy Con serves as a playground for cosplayers

Cody Downey
November 9, 2019
Photo credit: Michael Bauer

Opinion: Let’s talk about STRESS, baby

Cody Downey
November 9, 2019
Daniel Werst speaks to other protesters in front of the ICE office in New Orleans Oct. 12. Werst said he supports an open border policy. Photo credit: Cody Downey

Detention centers bring immigration discussion to Louisiana

Cody Downey
November 5, 2019
A Mushroom employee shuffles through a section of vinyl records. Mushroom has been selling vinyl records since 1969.

Vinyl record sales spin industry on its head

Cody Downey
October 9, 2019
Courtesy of Netflix

Review: “Thirteen Reasons Why: Season Three” gives new reasons to continue watching

Cody Downey
September 25, 2019
Trays of crabs sit on the counter of Deanie's Seafood Market. Deanie's was not affected by the new seafood bill due to selling local shrimp and crawfish. Photo credit: Cody Downey

New seafood bill leaves business owners with a fishy taste in their mouths

Cody Downey
September 17, 2019
Courtesy of Netflix.

Review: “Sextuplets” is one of the worst things on Netflix

Cody Downey
August 30, 2019
Courtesy of Netflix.

Review: ‘Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling’ adds a ‘modern’ twist to a classic

Cody Downey
August 21, 2019
Courtesy of Netflix.

Reviews: The Films & T.V. Shows of Summer 2019

Cody Downey
August 16, 2019
Review: 'Avengers: Endgame' provides a satisfying experience for longtime fans (spoilers)

Review: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ provides a satisfying experience for longtime fans (spoilers)

Cody Downey
May 3, 2019
Courtesy of Marvel Studios.

Review: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a fantastic end to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (spoiler-free)

Cody Downey
April 26, 2019

Column: Loyola’s Peace Conference needed more attendance

Cody Downey
April 25, 2019
2,000 blue and pink flags wave in the Peace Quad as part of Wolf Pack for Life’s display to spread awareness of the number of abortions carried out each day in the U.S. on April 23, 2018. When the display showed up on campus, it was the source of much controversy. Photo credit: Anna Knapp

Trump executive order to enforce free speech

Cody Downey
April 6, 2019
Courtesy of Netflix.

Review: ‘On My Block’ perfectly mixes comedy and drama

Cody Downey
April 6, 2019
A group of children make a suncatcher cross. The cross was meant to represent how Jesus is the light of the world. Photo credit: Cody Downey

Opinion: Missions are important to the Christian faith

Cody Downey
March 17, 2019
Review: 'Cold Pursuit' doesn't leave audiences to freeze

Review: ‘Cold Pursuit’ doesn’t leave audiences to freeze

Cody Downey
March 9, 2019

Crime around campus still threatens college students

Cody Downey
March 4, 2019

Loyola announces opening of mental health clinic

Cody Downey
February 15, 2019

6 Greek life organizations appeal social probation

Cody Downey
February 15, 2019

Six Greek Life organizations pass the appeals process

Cody Downey
February 7, 2019
Joseph Sabados, Spencer Stingley, Hunter Cobb, Isaiah Jones (from left to right), brothers of Pi Kappa Phi, are tabling during recruitment week. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Loyola’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity wins national awards

Cody Downey
January 30, 2019
Photo Illustration by Cristian Orellana

Reviews: It’s not hard to see why ‘Bird Box’ became popular

Cody Downey
January 26, 2019
Greek Life confusion results in organization probations

Greek Life confusion results in organization probations

Cody Downey
January 18, 2019
The poster for the 2018 version of The Grinch. The poster shows The Grinch overlooking Whoville.

Review: How ‘The Grinch’ Stole My Money

Cody Downey
December 29, 2018
audobon park rock

Remembering Audubon Park’s World’s Fair past

Cody Downey
December 3, 2018
FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2018 file photo, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks in support of Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous at a campaign rally in Bethesda, Md. Sanders is seeking reelection in Vermont's Nov. 6 general election. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Democratic Socialism in a new age of politics

Cody Downey
November 13, 2018
Photo credit: Rose Wagner

Loyola announces 2019 May term classes

Cody Downey
November 6, 2018
Amani Bryant poses in the University Sports Complex. Bryant was hired Sept. 24 as an assisstant coach for both the cross country and the track and field programs. Photo credit: Sidney Ovrom

Coach Bryant sprints to new position

Cody Downey
October 27, 2018
Cody Downey, mass communication junior and copy editor for The Maroon, laughing with his fellow copy editor, Riley Katz. Cody writes about his experiences growing up with two cultures. Photo credit: Andres Fuentes

Opinion: Growing up mixed in The United States

Cody Downey
September 23, 2018
Rite Aid closures New Orleans

Rite Aid closures could affect students

Cody Downey
September 8, 2018
Charlie Seiter, fourth from the right, poses alongside fellow members of the Catholic Men's Fellowship. Seiter is also involved in the Christian Life Communities, a student organization on Loyola that meets to discuss faith and life issues.

Seiter shows devotion on and off the field

Cody Downey
September 1, 2018
SGA cabinet brings new faces to old positions

SGA cabinet brings new faces to old positions

Cody Downey
August 30, 2018
Joseph Kuchler

Joseph Kuchler looks to step off the mound and into the future

Cody Downey
May 5, 2018
Fernando Rivera, A'04, Osmin Rivera, A'05, Jorge Rivera, A'07, and Ricardo Rivera standing with their parents. Photo credit: Courtesy

Business brothers receive alumni award

Cody Downey
May 3, 2018

Pastorek plans to conserve Loyola’s future

Cody Downey
May 1, 2018
The Lambda Theta Alpha sorority is the first Latina sorority in the United States, brining diversity to Loyola's campus. Photo credit: Loyola Greek Life

Lambda Theta Alpha plans to bring more diversity to Loyola’s Greek Life

Cody Downey
April 30, 2018
Baseball players share a bond on the diamond

Baseball players share a bond on the diamond

Cody Downey
April 12, 2018

Professor teaches adult dance classes

Cody Downey
April 7, 2018
Brandon Wilson Jr. (23), business sophomore, swings at a pitch versus Faulkner University on March 17 2018. The Loyola baseball team loss all three games versus Faulkner. Photo credit: Loyola University Athletics

Baseball team extends losing streak to eight

Cody Downey
March 21, 2018
Jared Chan, left, and Bryant Istre, right, pose together with a bicycle, dressed to represent their fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, and the nonprofit The Ability Experience. They will be cycling across the State of Florida this summer with other members of the Fraternity to raise money and awareness for the nonprofit. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Pi Kappa Phi pedals for philanthropy

Cody Downey
March 17, 2018
RoSha'e Gibson, mass communication sophomore, broadcasts live at home basketball and volleyball games. In his only second year on the job, Gibson hopes to expand his broadcasting to Loyola baseball. Photo credit: Paola Amezquita

RoSha’e Gibson is the Voice of Loyola Athletics

Cody Downey
March 8, 2018
Jesse Jordan (28), finance junior, stands on home plate, ready for a pitch. The Loyola baseball team took home only one win versus Martin Methodist in their first conference match up of the season. Photo credit: Loyola University Athletics

Loyola baseball takes two losses against Martin Methodist

Cody Downey
March 7, 2018
Business freshman Zach Cook (18) and business sophomore Brandon Wilson Jr. (23) stop an offensive play during a game against Louisiana College Feb. 17, 2018, at Signette Field in Westwego, Lousiana. Loyola lost their doubleheader versus the Wildcats at home. LOYOLA NEW ORLEANS ATHLETICS/Courtesy Photo credit: Loyola New Orleans Athletics

Loyola baseball drops the ball against Louisiana College

Cody Downey
February 20, 2018
Business senior Ben Condara at bat versus Rust College Feb. 2 2018. The Wolf Pack baseball team sweep the Bearcats 3-0 to start off their season. LOYOLA NEW ORLEANS ATHLETICS/Courtesy.

Loyola baseball starts season with a sweep versus Rust College

Cody Downey
February 5, 2018
Jase Griffin (26), management sophomore, takes a swing while at bat April 27, 2017, during a game against Middle Georgia State University. Griffin is among the 2018 season returning players, bringing experience to lead the Wolf Pack. LOYOLA NEW ORLEANS ATHLETICS/Courtesy Photo credit: Loyola New Orleans Athletics

Loyola Baseball steps up to the plate for upcoming season

Cody Downey
February 1, 2018
100th Night returns to Loyola

100th Night returns to Loyola

Cody Downey
January 30, 2018
Nick Moore, Loyola New Orleans history pre-law graduate, pitches against Middle Georgia State during a game May 3, 2017. The Loyola New Orleans baseball team plans on hosting a fund raising event at the Rockin' Bowl bowling alley Feb. 1 , 2018, near the corner of Earhart Boulevard and South Carrolton Avenue. Photo credit: Loyola New Orleans Athletics

Loyola Baseball team to host fundraiser

Cody Downey
January 30, 2018
New online alumni system allows for more connection

New online alumni system allows for more connection

Cody Downey
December 8, 2017
Senators Rana Thabata and Brianna Daniel-Harkins talk after an SGA meeting. Photo credit: Photo illustration by Erin Snodgrass

SGA introduces bill focused on diversity

Cody Downey
November 10, 2017

Loyola hosts annual Take Back the Night march

Cody Downey
October 25, 2017
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