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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

People dine outside at Nonno’s Cajun Cuisine & Pastries on Bayou Rd. Nonnos is Black-owned and operated.

Where y’all wanna eat? 7 Black-owned restaurants in the city

Morgan Love, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

New Orleans is famously known for its rich arts and culture, but there is one thing that New Orleans has that can’t be found anywhere else… its food! Food is one, if not the only, reason tourists visit...

After noticing a lack of Black representation in the theater department, senior Jaylin Darby is starting Theatre for the Culture, a space for Black creatives of all backgrounds.

THEATRE FOR THE CULTURE

Isabella Castillo, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

After noticing a lack of Black representation in the theater department, senior Jaylin Darby and alumna Aria Jackson are starting Theatre for the Culture. Theatre for the Culture intends to be a space...

Ashleigh Laws leads the runway show at A La Modes fall fashion show.

Styled for the Runway: Highlights from A La Mode’s fall fashion show

Laci Barrow, Photo Editor February 9, 2024

A La Mode, a collective for Black creatives at Loyola, hosted its first fall fashion show, which featured four acts: "Black," "Platinum," "White," and "Color." The event included looks inspired by Beyoncé's...

A person wears a sticker on their chest which reads Students (heart) dining staff, Union Yes!

Loyola-Sodexo union granted higher wages

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor February 8, 2024

After over a year of fighting for unionization, Loyola’s Sodexo workers unionized in May of 2023. And after months of contract negotiations, they have agreed upon a contract they feel is fair, according...

International musician Grayhawk performs on stage. Grayhawk will have a collaborative performance with Loyolas symphony orchestra on Feb. 3, 2024.

Indigenous international musician to perform with Loyola orchestra

Violet Bucaro, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

Classical music meets native music with Choctaw and United Homa Native Nations international musician Grayhawk in an improv collaboration with the Loyola Symphony Orchestra. Greyhawk and his band, accompanied...

A float mocking Gov. Jeff Landry. This years theme was AI: Artificial Ignorance.

Krewe du Vieux floats make political commentary

Ruby Nieder, Life & Times Assistant February 2, 2024

Krewe du Vieux unveiled its 2024 theme: “Artificial Ignorance," as they rolled down the French Quarter this past weekend. The parade is known for its outspoken and often vulgar themes. As a result,...

Vending machine madness: Rating Loyolas vending machines

Vending machine madness: Rating Loyola’s vending machines

Mark Michel, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

The contents of this review on each vending machine at Loyola was taken directly from my Notes app where I copied down my thoughts, as I wandered around campus. For accuracy’s sake, I kept it stream-of-consciousness...

OPINION: New Orleans music can reinvigorate anyone

OPINION: New Orleans music can reinvigorate anyone

Ryan Kuhn February 2, 2024

New Orleans music is a culture. It’s an energy surrounding all aspects of New Orleanian life, from buskers at every street corner in the French Quarter, to the brass bands and traditional jazz groups...

Saltburn review: Sacrificing substance in the name of style

“Saltburn” review: Sacrificing substance in the name of style

Mia Oliva, Life & Times Editor February 2, 2024

One of the most distressing things to witness as an audience member is the craft of phenomenal actors watered down by means of mediocre writing. Among other complaints, this was the fundamental issue I...

OPINION: Mean Girls The Musical is the best adaptation

OPINION: “Mean Girls The Musical” is the best adaptation

Dajah Saul, The Wolf Editor February 2, 2024

Here’s my controversial take: “Mean Girls The Musical,” debuting on stage in 2018, is the best adaptation and use of the 2004 comedic classic, “Mean Girls.” Before you invade my ideas with...

Loyola students and faculty sort clothes for the clothing drive on January 27.

Homecoming kicks off with clothing drive

Daniela Martínez, Executive Producer of the Maroon Broadcast February 2, 2024

Loyola students shopped until they dropped at Loyola University Community Action Program’s clothing drive. By using sustainable practices and help from volunteers, Loyola University Community Action...

Godzilla Minus One review: Monstrous yet Human

“Godzilla Minus One” review: Monstrous yet Human

Jacob L'Hommedieu, Sports Editor February 2, 2024

The following review contains spoilers for the film “Godzilla Minus One.” Along with that, there are mentions of PTSD, survivor’s guilt, and suicidal ideation. Would you believe me if I told you...

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