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Apr 17, 2024 | 
loyolaphoenix.com | Caroline Bell
Whether an expert baker or a mere novice, there’s something about recognizing the love and effort of homemade baked goods that pre-packaged or boxed mixes can’t replicate. Baking from scratch allows bakers to take part in each step of the process — measuring out each ingredient, dirtying sleeves and taste-testing along the way. So preheat the ovens, roll out some parchment paper and tie an apron. These four easy recipes create desserts from scratch in about an hour.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
loyolaphoenix.com | Caroline Bell
A simplistic love story in a wicked setting, Jamie Babbit’s 1999 film “But I’m a Cheerleader” challenges perceptions of normalcy with flamboyant visuals and satirical comedy. The film’s cult classic status in the LGBTQ+ community affirms the importance of diverse on-screen portrayals of lesbians. Remaining culturally relevant, its campy charm has stood the test of time. As a 16-year-old accepting her freshly-minted lesbian identity, I almost felt it would be sacrilegious to not see this film.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
loyolaphoenix.com | Caroline Bell
This spring, only four students will graduate from Loyola with a degree in women’s studies and gender studies — making up only 0.2% of College of Arts and Sciences graduates. Dr. Betsy Jones Hemenway, the program director, said while this may signal the program is lacking, these numbers aren’t abnormal. “The number of graduating seniors really varies,” Jones Hemenway said. “Sometimes it’s three, sometimes it’s seven or nine.
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Mar 20, 2024 | 
loyolaphoenix.com | Caroline Bell
Chicago’s public transportation is truly one of a kind, reflecting the best and worst aspects of city life. The CTA’s train system — better known as the L — can be inconsistent, sometimes taking 15 to 20 minutes to arrive. High-traffic commuter times mean trains and buses are so full people are packed in like sardines. But at the end of the day, public transportation is a luxury, one that many rural and suburban areas don’t have access to.
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Feb 14, 2024 | 
loyolaphoenix.com | Caroline Bell
As someone who hasn’t had much interest in diving into the unpredictable waters of modern dating, I never felt a particular propensity for Valentine’s Day. In my mind, the holiday was reserved for people who had significant others to dote on, the kind of people who exchanged flowers and boxes of chocolate. However, about four years ago, I decided I didn’t need a significant other to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Instead, I’d dote on the people I loved the most in a way I knew would bring them joy.
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Sep 20, 2023 | 
loyolaphoenix.com | Griffin Krueger |Colin Schultz |Christopher Henry |Caroline Bell
On a dark and rainy afternoon, the Loyola men’s soccer team made the trip to DePaul University’s Wish Field where they defeated their Red Line Rival Blue Demons 4-2 Tuesday in a hard-fought, physical match. With their victory Tuesday, Loyola built upon their success, ending a string of away games 3-0 after defeating Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis 5-0 Sept. 12 and George Washington University 2-0 Sept. 16. The Ramblers record was sitting at 4-1-1 entering play against DePaul.
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Sep 20, 2023 | 
loyolaphoenix.com | Colin Schultz |Christopher Henry |Griffin Krueger |Caroline Bell
The Loyola women’s volleyball team left the Hampton Inn Invitational winless after a tough 3-1 loss against Yale University on Saturday. The Ramblers established an early 2-0 lead in the first set following consecutive serves from third-year outside hitter Bree Borum and kills from fourth-year outside hitter Emily Banitt and second-year middle blocker Ella Ramsay.
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Sep 20, 2023 | 
loyolaphoenix.com | Christopher Henry |Colin Schultz |Griffin Krueger |Caroline Bell
The Loyola women’s volleyball team (2-8) fell to their red-line rival, the DePaul University Blue Demons (25-21, 26-24, 26-24) in their Sept. 15 game hosting the second annual Hampton Invitational Three incredibly close sets featured 30 ties and lead changes. The Blue Demons opened the match with consecutive block assists from first-year middle blocker Megan Scholz and fourth-year outside hitter Jill Pressley, hopping to a quick 2-0 lead.
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Sep 20, 2023 | 
loyolaphoenix.com | Colin Schultz |Christopher Henry |Griffin Krueger |Caroline Bell
The Loyola women’s volleyball team took to the floor at home Friday afternoon as they faced cross-city rival University of Illinois at Chicago. The Ramblers fell to the Flames 3-0 despite a strong effort in each set. The Ramblers were welcomed back to Gentile Arena to kick off the beginning of the Hampton Inn Invitational, hosted by the Ramblers, after dropping two games against ranked opponents on their home court last weekend.
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Jul 19, 2023 | 
msn.com | Caroline Bell
As one of the biggest unsolved mysteries of the century, people are always asking: who killed Tupac? Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of his time, Tupac Shakur made a name for himself with hits like “California Love,” “All Eyez on Me,” “Changes,” and “I Ain’t Mad at Cha.” He signed to Suge Knight’s Death Row Records and the record label owner was in the car during Tupac’s murder. The rapper was shot multiple times after a Mike Tyson boxing match in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996.
