<![CDATA[The Maroon - Life & Times RSS]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/se/the-maroon-life-times-rss-1.746085 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:58:43 -0500 en <![CDATA[THE POLITICS OF ROOM DRAW]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/the-politics-of-room-draw-1.2179892

By: SAM WINSTROM Contributing Writer

What it takes to get a good dorm — and roommates

Many students see Room Draw as an important part in their upcoming year on campus, but they are not all satisfied with it. ...

]]> 1.2179892 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:19:53 -0500 <![CDATA[Flush social norms]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/flush-social-norms-1.2179884

By: JONAS GRIFFIN


All That Is Absurd

The other afternoon I approached the men’s single occupancy bathroom located at the front of Monroe library. The door was locked, so without thinking twice, I tried the adjacent single bathroom whose door’s sign read “Women”. Undet...

]]> 1.2179884 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:16:33 -0500 <![CDATA[Film heroines suggest Hollywood progression]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/film-heroines-suggest-hollywood-progression-1.2179878

By: ARI SILBER Contributing Writer



Historically, navigating the film industry has been perpetually difficult for women in terms of gender equality. ...

]]> 1.2179878 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:13:41 -0500 <![CDATA[Farce play highlights injustices in society]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/farce-play-highlights-injustices-in-society-1.2179865

By: KEVIN ZANSLER Life & Times Editor



If the set design of the Russian comedy “Heart of a Dog” is any representation of the play itself, be prepared for something surreal. ...

]]> 1.2179865 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:10:16 -0500 <![CDATA[Academy Awards showcase this year’s talent]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/academy-awards-showcase-this-year-s-talent-1.2179861

By: Ari Silber


As the Best Picture list expanded from five to ten films nominated this year, the nominees that probably wouldn’t have been there last year now have a shot. One such film, “A Serious Man,” expertly captures the sense of not-quite fitting...

]]> 1.2179861 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:06:35 -0500 <![CDATA[Musings of an Urban Pirate]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/musings-of-an-urban-pirate-1.2169960

By: ZACH LOMBARDO


SGA elections matter

If you were at any parade over the Mardi Gras season, you saw first hand the people’s discontent with the ex-mayor of New Orleans, C. Ray Nagin. For a man that was democratically elected twice, he was not very popular.  ...

]]> 1.2169960 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:58:33 -0500 <![CDATA[Student organizes benefit concert for Haiti]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/student-organizes-benefit-concert-for-haiti-1.2169954

By: ASHLEY STEVENS Staff Writer


Nic Nall, music industry sophomore, wanted to do more than talk about Haiti. He wanted to see change. He wanted to see a movement at Loyola. ...

]]> 1.2169954 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:54:41 -0500 <![CDATA[“Shutter Island” is a Scorsese hit]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/shutter-island-is-a-scorsese-hit-1.2169949

By: ARI SILBER Contributing Writer


Martin Scorcese is arguably the greatest living director in America today. Over his illustrious career, he has documented prolific artists in rock & roll history (“The Last Waltz,” “No Direction Home”), “defined” Ne...

]]> 1.2169949 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:48:55 -0500 <![CDATA[Krewe of Tucks welcomes TV stars]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/krewe-of-tucks-welcomes-tv-stars-1.2169948

By: ARI SILBER Contributing Writer


As a relative newcomer to New Orleans, this last week was my first exposure to Mardi Gras. I discovered the following: finding parking in the French Quarter can cause a brain aneurism, I can still drink like an undergraduate and that I absolutely love the...

]]> 1.2169948 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:44:41 -0500 <![CDATA[Down by the river]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/down-by-the-river-1.2169943

By: KEVIN ZANSLER Life and Times Editor


Dirty Bourbon River Show make a name for themselves in the city

If there’s anything the Loyola-bred band Dirty Bourbon River Show wants people to leave their shows with, it’s the knowledge that it won’t be the last they will see of the group....

]]> 1.2169943 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:42:57 -0500 <![CDATA[Monk Institute Grammy winner discusses career ]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/monk-institute-grammy-winner-discusses-career-1.2149728

By: GEENAH ACEVEDO Contributing Writer


Blanchard spoke about composing music for films

Terence Blanchard has made a contribution to jazz music for over 30 years....

]]> 1.2149728 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:41:40 -0500 <![CDATA[Saints dream win finally realized]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/saints-dream-win-finally-realized-1.2149723

By: JONAS GRIFFIN


All That Is Absurd

Our third-world city of streetcars that never show up, potholes as deep as ditches,and corrupt politicians — our puny little town below sea level, once destroyed by water, that sits in pleased detachment from everywhere else — our home won Su...

]]> 1.2149723 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:37:40 -0500 <![CDATA[It’s Complicated]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/it-s-complicated-1.2149716

By: MELANIE ZIEMS The Maroon


Students discuss the significance of the famous- “Relationship Status”

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Loyola students are looking to Facebook to keep updated on campus love....

]]> 1.2149716 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:34:14 -0500 <![CDATA[“Crazy Heart” speaks from the heart]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/crazy-heart-speaks-from-the-heart-1.2149711

By: ARI SILBER Contributing Writer


Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal star in country music drama

Music plays an important role in our lives. Music can be used as a tool for relaxation, enlightenment or deconstruction; I have never encountered anyone who does not appreciate some kind of music. ...

]]> 1.2149711 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:28:15 -0500 <![CDATA[Buddig living and learning communities appeal to resident students’ interests]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/buddig-living-and-learning-communities-appeal-to-resident-students-interests-1.2135820

By: GEENAH ACEVEDO Contributing Writer


Some students feel their floors aren’t as active as they hoped

Loyola Residential Life offers a varied selection of learning communities for residents in order to bring students of the same interests and majors together in the same living environment.  ...

]]> 1.2135820 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:10:25 -0500 <![CDATA[ANOTHER BATTLE OF FRERET STREET]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/another-battle-of-freret-street-1.2135750

By: KEVIN ZANSLER and LORA GHAWALY The Maroon


It’s not difficult to tell that the Orleans Room has been packed with a sea of green shirts from across Freret Street lately....

]]> 1.2135750 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:46:20 -0500 <![CDATA[Independent shops keep city quirky]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/independent-shops-keep-city-quirky-1.2135745

By: ZACH LOMBARDO


Musings of an Urban Pirate

New Orleans is a unique place, but that doesn’t mean it will always be that way....

]]> 1.2135745 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:36:52 -0500 <![CDATA[Alumnus’ Christmas book gains success ]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/alumnus-christmas-book-gains-success-1.2118627

By: ASHLEY STEVENS Contributing Writer



Christmas can be related to Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities:” it is the best of times and it is the worst of times. In “Tinsel: A Search For America’s Christmas Present,” by Loyola alumnus and former Maroon edito...

]]> 1.2118627 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:45:37 -0500 <![CDATA[Plays garner attention]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/plays-garner-attention-1.2118623

By: PRECIOUS ESIE Assistant News Editor


Various majors collaborated to put on 10-minute plays

“Beware: 10-Minute Plays Ahead” signs around campus can make a person wonder what these plays are about and what it took to make them happen. ...

]]> 1.2118623 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:40:13 -0500 <![CDATA[A (non) Christmas Story]]> http://www.loyolamaroon.com/life-times/a-non-christmas-story-1.2118613

By: JESSICA BURROLA Contributing Writer

When going to a Jesuit university, many get caught up in celebrating Christmas festivities...

During the holiday season, many students and faculty are celebrating Christmas with activities sponsored by Loyola organizations. ...

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