Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Even late in a set, Skylar Allen is not one to back down from the intensity required to put on a show. Allen and fellow performer and friend Derek Taylor opened for Riff Raff earlier in the semester. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Loyola performers share what it’s like to manage careers with studies

Vanessa Alvarado April 13, 2018

Derek Taylor and Skylar Allen are two student performers making a name for themselves, both as separate artists and collaborators, outside the Loyola sphere. Growing up on different sides of the country,...

Ella Blue sets the standard for dress-code at a Liberating Lingerie Party.  Shes hosted these parties before at The Willow before it was upgraded to Gasa Gasa. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

The Darelilies offer an authentic student-musician sound

Kaylie Saidin April 12, 2018

Loyola’s music department is home to many student musicians who are paving the way in their genres and in the local scene. The Darelilies, a group of music industry students, is the latest of these bands...

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

Locals feared heavy rain would wash out the Freret Street Festival, but were pleasantly surprised when the event went on without a hitch. On Saturday, April 7, Freret Street was closed down from Valmont...

Professor teaches adult dance classes

Cody Downey April 7, 2018

Tucked away to the side of the Communications and Music Complex, preparatory arts professor Alyssa Stover teaches a ballet class for adults. Stover, a Texas native, has been a professor at Loyola since...

Allison Hasson plays the flute during her rehearsal at Loyola on March 8, 2018. Hasson plays with earplugs at each rehearsal. ANNA KNAPP/The Maroon. Photo credit: Anna Knapp

Ear protection rings true for Loyola musicians

Anna Knapp April 6, 2018

Researchers have known for years that loud music can damage your hearing, and a Loyola student is taking her health into her own hands. Music senior Allison Hasson has been playing the flute for...

The NOLA Project’s Cecile Monteyne as Stella and a panel of celebrity judges for the Stella shouting contest. Photo credit: Catie Sanders

Local literary festival returns for 32nd year

Catie Sanders April 5, 2018

The iconic cry of “Stella!” echoed through Jackson Square on Sunday, March 25 in a fitting homage to Tennessee Williams on the final day of the 2018 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary...

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival returns for its 31st year

Anum Siddiqui March 23, 2018

This weekend, from March 21 to March 25, New Orleans is honoring American playwright Tennessee Williams at the 31st Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. Located in the French Quarter, the...

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

On March 9, Buku opened its gates for the weekend to 17,500 attendees - 3,000 more than in previous years. This spike in festivalgoers was met by a complete redesign of the grounds that moved the main...

Local brewery supports community, crawfish and coastal restoration

Local brewery supports community, crawfish and coastal restoration

Kaylie Saidin March 15, 2018

Weekly crawfish boils at a local brewery are promoting both the New Orleans community and Southeastern Louisiana coastal restoration. On Thursday, March 8, Urban South Brewery threw a crawfish boil...

Jeanne Luna, co-owner of Luna Botanicals, addresses workshop attendees on succulent care and upkeep. The “Succulent and Crystal Social” was an International Women’s Day event that took place at West Elm furniture store on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Photo credit: Brian Wollitz

Botanical workshop turns International Women’s Day green

Brian Wollitz and Seán Brennan March 9, 2018

Women of all ages gathered at West Elm on Magazine Street Thursday to celebrate International Women’s Day with a special pop-up botanical workshop. Over two dozen women came together to blend...

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

With a lineup featuring big name artists and boasting authenticity, Buku Music & Art Project is preparing for what might be the biggest year yet for the eclectic riverside festival. Taking place...

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