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From the Wolf Pack to the Green Wave: Loyola student reflects on her time as drum major

Jan 17, 2025 | loyolamaroon.com | Francisco Esteves |Maleigh Crespo

Senior Willa Rudnick gets to have the best of both worlds as a jazz studies major at Loyola and a drum major for Tulane University’s marching band. “I could have a good program that I wanted to get my degree in and also have a really fun opportunity of being in a marching band in New Orleans,” she said. “And now, recently, with a good football team [to play for].”Rudnick said the band program at Tulane has shaped her college experience in many ways, but most notably, in the travel opportunities.
Subway out-sandwiches Jimmy John's

Nov 15, 2024 | loyolamaroon.com | Francisco Esteves |Maleigh Crespo

With the new arrival of sandwich chain Jimmy John’s on campus, students said goodbye to warmly toasted sandwiches, flatizzas, and the short-lived Subway sidekicks. While it’s unclear why Subway was replaced with another sandwich place instead of a pizzeria or even another burger joint to avenge the Original Burger Company – those who know, know – it appears that Jimmy John’s is here to stay.
Taylor Swift brings magic to New Orleans

Nov 8, 2024 | loyolamaroon.com | Francisco Esteves |Maleigh Crespo

When Taylor Swift made her star-studded appearance in the Big Easy for The Eras Tour, it felt like the entire city had embraced her. From the giant friendship bracelets on the dome, an entire section of the skeleton house dedicated to Swift, to characterized beignets at Cafe du Monde dressed up in each era, everyone had pulled out all the stops to greet the popstar and the Swifties who’d be visiting the city for the show.
Loyola student becomes Tulane drum major

Oct 25, 2024 | loyolamaroon.com | Francisco Esteves |Maleigh Crespo

Loyola senior Willa Rudnick is a jazz studies student by day and a Tulane University Marching Band drum major by night. Rudnick is the first Loyola student to hold this position since the band’s reestablishment in 2003. Rudnick, who plays saxophone, joined the marching band in her freshman year before becoming a section leader for her sophomore and junior years.
Loyola’s First Decathlete in 12 Years Can Do It All

Sep 27, 2024 | loyolamaroon.com | Francisco Esteves |Maleigh Crespo

Biology freshman Nicholas Martin’s athletic journey began in high school, where he played eight different sports: football, baseball, basketball, swim, tennis, cross country, and track and field. Of them all, it was track and field that earned him an invitation to join the Wolf Pack as the first decathlete on the team in 12 years.
'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology' review: Swift revels in "excess"

May 3, 2024 | loyolamaroon.com | Maleigh Crespo

After months of teasing twos, Taylor Swift released a secret double at 2 a.m. on April 19, 2024, following the debut of her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”“The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology” consists of 15 additional tracks – along with the original 16 tracks of the first album.
Students frustrated with student health billing, lack of transparency

May 3, 2024 | loyolamaroon.com | Maleigh Crespo

Criminology junior Brooke Ball has been going to the Student Health Center since her freshman year at Loyola. In fall of 2021, Ball went to the center for treatment for an ear infection where she was prescribed medication to pick up at CVS pharmacy. More recently, in October of 2023, Ball went to the center with another ear infection, expecting the same treatment.
Decades of dedication: Postal clerk puts students first

May 3, 2024 | loyolamaroon.com | Maleigh Crespo

Loyola has been Regina “Gina” Kendall’s second home since she was 12-years-old when her mother began working in telecommunications for the university. Kendall said she grew up on the campus. If you’ve ever gone to pick up a package or mail a letter at the university post office in the Danna Center, you’ve probably interacted with Kendall, who has been a postal clerk for over two decades.
COLUMN: The Maroon is my proudest stepping stone

May 2, 2024 | loyolamaroon.com | Maleigh Crespo

When I applied to be editor-in-chief of The Maroon, I wrote in my application that until I walk across the stage at graduation, my Wednesday nights are reserved for producing the newspaper. But as I enter my final year of college and leave this role behind, I’m realizing that my Wednesday nights – and my life – will no longer be occupied by The Maroon. I’ve had a lump in my throat since the moment I realized this.
OPINION: You need to be kind to student workers

Apr 26, 2024 | loyolamaroon.com | Maleigh Crespo

In my three years at Loyola, I’ve had my fair share of campus jobs – from stocking drinks in The Market, making sandwiches at Subway, creating social media content for academic departments, monitoring the desks in the dorms, shelving books at Tulane, to now being a resident assistant in Biever Hall. One thing to note about campus jobs is the people you’re serving.