Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

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...

Members of the Loyola Ad Team collaborate during a meeting at the Brand Lab in the Communications/Music Complex Feb. 28, 2018, to create content for their current advertising campaign. The team discussed themes, ideas, and target markets during the meeting. Photo credit: Osama Ayyad

Ad Team works on their annual campaign

Emma Gilheany March 3, 2018

Students interested in marketing and advertising have an opportunity to engage in real-world creative planning and management with the Loyola Ad Team. Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation,...

Patrons mill and examine art pieces at the Scully Scholarship & Grote Award Show on Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 2018. Every year, three students from the Art and Design Departments are selected to exhibit their work in the show. Photo credit: Jacob Schmitt

Loyola students showcase art for the Scully scholarship and Grote art award

Kaylie Saidin March 3, 2018

Loyola provides many opportunities for students interested in art to grow and showcase their work. The Scully scholarship and Grote award art show opened up for the public to view last week. On Feb....

Writer and Chef Tunde Wey explains his experimental pop-up restaurant to customer Jonie Bretin on Feb. 23, 2018. Saartj is a restaurant that teaches people about wealth disparity through the price of meals.

Pop-up restaurant serves messages about wealth inequality

Sidney Holmes March 2, 2018

Writer and chef Tunde Wey wants you to imagine if the price of your food depended on your income. That's what inspired him to open a pop-up restaurant called Saartj, which sells box lunches for $12 to...

Renowned percussionist guest lectures at Loyola

Alena Cover February 24, 2018

Taku Hirano, a musician who has worked with artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, Dr. Dre, Nelly Furtado, John Mayer, Lionel Richie and The Temptations, among others, is teaching masterclasses...

Skylar Allen, Derek Taylor and Max Taylor perform at the Republic NOLA on Feb 8 2018. The Loyola music industry students opened for rapper Riff Raff. Photo credit: Calvin Ramsay

Loyola students burst onto the New Orleans music scene

Calvin Ramsay February 22, 2018

Loyola music management students Max Taylor, Skylar Allen and Derek Taylor performed at the Republic NOLA concert hall on Thursday, Feb. 8, alongside American rap and television star Riff Raff. The...

The Spanktuary City float rolls as a part of the Krewe du Vieux parade on Frenchman Street, Jan. 27, 2018. Krewe du Vieux kicks off the beginning of the Mardi Gras season. Photo credit: Jacob Schmitt

Column: How to do Mardi Gras the right way

Grant Dufrene February 2, 2018

Mardi Gras is upon us, so let’s make the most of it before Lent begins calling the festivities to a close. Here are some tips to make the most of your celebration: Find your designated bathroom early. The...

Tony Dagradi plays the saxophone at the concert introducing his recently released album, titled Oneness, Jan. 25 2018. The concert was part of Loyolas Jazz Underground Series.

Tony Dagradi’s album “Oneness” debuts at Jazz Underground Series

Christopher Gilyard February 2, 2018

In a performance driven by emotion and sound, faculty musician Tony Dagradi and his group played as part of Loyola’s Jazz Underground Series. Dagradi, an internationally renowned jazz performer, composer...

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