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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Matt Pashby in the Donnelly Center for Non Profit Communications where he is Assistant Student Director Photo credit: Mairead Cahill

Disability awareness month embraces diversity in university setting

Mairead Cahill October 19, 2017

Growing up in school, everything took Matt Pashby just a little bit longer than his classmates. Copying down work, writing papers and researching topics would not be as easy for him as it appeared to be...

Mac N Cheezy from The Big Cheezy.

Mac ‘N Cheese Festival aims to find a place among New Orleans festivals

Andres Fuentes October 19, 2017

Getting their initial inspiration from another young festival — the National Fried Chicken Festival — organizers Kent Broussard and Julie Egren have decided to highlight another food not normally associated...

Upcoming Events 10/20-10/27

Davis Walden October 19, 2017

10/24 Mickey Hayes and Brain Child at Gasa GasaDescription: Halloween special concert featuring Mickey Hayes and Brain Child, Tibetan Peace Pie and Wes Ragland.Location: Gasa Gasa at 8 p.m.Price: $510/24...

Turab Beladi, a Michigan-based Arab Debkah dance group, opening for Ahmed Fahmi and Ameer Dandan. Oct. 1 2017 Photo credit: Caleb Beck

“Arab Idol” New Orleans concert promotes peace in the Middle East

Caleb Beck October 13, 2017

“Arab Idol” stars Ameer Dandan and Ahmed Fahmi took to Loyola’s Roussel Hall stage Sunday as the final stop on their international charity fundraising tour. Joined by Palestinian folk dance group...

Ian Tellechea, a music industry student, watches Naruto in his dorm room. Photo credit: Kaylie Saidin

Anime brought to reality: Naruto run in New Orleans

Kaylie Saidin October 4, 2017

Anyone who grew up watching anime knows what a staple Naruto is. The coming-of-age story of a pre-teen ninja seeking recognition attracted a broad audience. With flashy hand symbols, colorfully animated...

Javier Mederos as Pastor Paul in Lucas Hnaths The Christians

“The Christians” at Loyola

Bernadette Locke September 29, 2017

Playwright Lucas Hnath's award-winning production "The Christians" will debut as Loyola's first show of the season on Sept. 29. "The Christians" focuses on Pastor Paul, who started his megachurch with...

New York Voices are a Grammy-award winning group performing as a part of Loyola Presents.

New York Voices come to Loyola

Kaylie Saidin September 29, 2017

This Saturday, Grammy Award-winning jazz vocal group New York Voices will perform as part of the "Loyola Presents" series. "Loyola Presents" is a performing arts series that features both student and...

Fortune teller Miss Stephanie deals out tarot cards near her crystal ball Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

A psychic fair is in your future

Payton Whittaker September 28, 2017

Seeking to boost the mind, body and spirit with a celebration, Mid-City hosts its New Orleans Psychic Fair on Oct. 6 and Dec. 30. With vendors ranging from mediums to witchcraft suppliers, the fair...

Ghost in the Oaks sells out

Melody Bigelow September 28, 2017

Ghosts in the Oaks, a fundraising event hosted by Friends of City Park, has sold out faster than usual this year. This “non-scary” Halloween benefit will have a range of activities, primarily geared...

Mayoral candidates discuss current issues with policies facing musicians in New Orleans Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Mayoral candidates stand for musicians’ rights

Caleb Beck September 21, 2017

Eight New Orleans mayoral candidates participated in a community forum to discuss their promises advocating musicians’ rights in their policy agendas.   Organized by local cultural advocacy...

Doug Page spins records between music performances at the Landing Festival Sneak Peak on Saturday, September 2. The free event previewed Tipitina’s developers’ music venue on Lake Pontchartrain. (Courtesy of Zach Brien) Photo credit: Zach Brien

Lakeshore Landing concert sneak peeks outdoor facility, preps for Spring opening

Jamal Melancon September 21, 2017

The lakefront’s new entertainment destination held its first outdoor event with a free family-friendly concert overlooking Lake Pontchartrain. The sneak peek event attracted crowds and community members...

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