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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Leslie Parr, A. Louis Read Distinguished Professor in Communication, gives speech after receiving Dux Academicus award. Parr is the 39th faculty member to receive this award. Photo credit: Nicholas Boulet

Leslie Parr honored with Dux Academicus award

Jc Canicosa January 25, 2017

Leslie Parr, A. Louis Read Distinguished Professor in Communication, was the recipient of the Dux Academics award this year. The annual award, given at the President’s Convocation, honors an outstanding...

Martin Luther King Jr. stares into the eyes of his wife Coretta Scott King in twin portraits featuring the words love supreme. Odums latest exhibit will be on display at Studio Be until January. Photo credit: Daniel Williams

“Ephemeral” exhibit showcases the African-American experience

Daniel Williams January 19, 2017

On the thin line between the Marigny and the Bywater, walking distance from the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts High School (NOCCA), is a young girl with her arms stretched outward. She wears...

New Orleans accent is rarely portrayed well

New Orleans accent is rarely portrayed well

Caleb Beck October 24, 2016

New Orleanians do not speak with a stereotypical southern drawl. This is a common misconception that might just draw the ire of local natives. However, this is a characteristic that is continually played...

Bagel Boy: Uptown Delivery Sensation

Bagel Boy: Uptown Delivery Sensation

Caleb Beck October 24, 2016

Loyola alumnus Brendan Dodd, A'16, has built a reputation in Loyola and Tulane's communities, delivering free bagels to friends and strangers alike. Bike deliveries are not an unusual sight in bustling...

Photo credit: Anna Dobrowolski

Catfishing for love

Starlight Williams September 23, 2016

He said he was 6’2", had blue eyes, dark brown hair and was a pre-med student who volunteered at animal shelters. She would exchange pictures as she chatted through text and social media, and while...

Interview with a vampire

Interview with a vampire

Ellen McCusker September 22, 2016

When a vampire in Romania video calls you in the middle of a work day, you are compelled to answer. However, instead of relaxing in his coffin or dining on the blood of an unsuspecting victim, Father...

Bars with a twist

Bars with a twist

India Yarborough September 20, 2016

The 21st Amendment La Louisiane - 725 Iberville St.  With vintage photographs lining the walls, bartenders dressed in 1920s inspired clothing and jazz filling the air, The 21st Amendment La Louisiane...

This is a computer-generated view of the BABE boutique that will open on Freret Street. The clothing store is set to open in late October. (Image credit: Jessy Jacobs)

BABE boutique opens on Freret

Davis Walden September 14, 2016

The BABE clothing boutique opens on Freret Street in October. After doing trunk and home shows for a year, Jessy Jacobs has outgrown the showroom in her mother’s home and is opening a boutique on...

Loyola Brass Society and Chamber Orchestra join forces for concert

Anna Knapp April 21, 2016

For the first time, Loyola Chamber Orchestra students left their familiar performing space to join forces with the Brass Society at a concert under the Audubon Park oaks. On Sunday, April 10, the orchestra...

Student club swings into free dance classes

Student club swings into free dance classes

Brian Wollitz April 21, 2016

Every Thursday night, students come together to shake off college life stresses by swing dancing the week away. The weekly classes, which are hosted by the Swing Dance Club in the Aerobic room from...

James Quick, music industry business sophomore, sings and plays guitar. Members of the Delta Gamma sorority hosted their first philanthrophic music festival, Delta Jamma, on Saturday, April 16.

Delta Jamma raises money for the blind

Seán Brennan April 21, 2016

For James Quick, performing in the Peace Quad last Saturday was a cloudy day full of firsts. “I’ve never played outside before,” Quick said. “So it was that kind of new experience.” It...

Photos Courtesy of Tippy Tippens

Loyola design students create logo for Lower Ninth Ward Market

Skyllarr Trusty, staff writer April 13, 2016
Burnell Cotlon was hand-making signs for his Lower Ninth Ward Market before Loyola design students decided to lend their talents to the local cause.
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