Day: February 13, 2023

Professor of Music, Malcolm J. Breda, laid to rest at Xavier memorial

TaShia Hogue

By Tashia Hogue The chapel filled with friends and family along with past students who came together to honor the life and accomplishments of professor emeritus of music, Dr. Malcolm J. Breda, at Xavier University’s Chapel on Jan. 28, 2023. Breda passed away on Jan. 17, 2023 at the age of 89. “We were all privileged by the various relationships that we enjoyed with him,” said Andrew Lynn, a former student of Breda, to mourners as the service opened with prayers. While he spoke, emotions of grief and happiness filled…

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After a big win XULA Cheer is on their way to NAIA cheer nationals, again.

Aamari Benford

By Aamari Benford XULA cheer team has done it again. The team will return to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) cheer competition to defend their title as national champs. The NAIA Cheer and Dance Competition held “The Battle in the Big Easy” that took place Thursday Feb. 9. 2023 to Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at Xavier’s Convocation Center. “I feel triumphant, I feel devoted to this. It’s like although I am tired, I know that I’m doing this for a deeper purpose and I’m committed, no matter how…

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More Black Women take leadership roles in sports

Cam Finn

By Cam Finn On Feb. 1 was the 37th Annual Girls and Women in Sports Day. More women, and particularly Black women are assuming leadership and non-traditional roles in sports typically held by men. Autumn Lockwood will make history this month as the first Black woman to coach in a Super Bowl as an assistant coach to the Philadelphia Eagles, who will face the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Ariz. While Jennifer King completed her second season in the NFL as the assistant running backs coach for…

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Grammy U event teams up with Loyola to spotlight local talent

Ashton Broden

By Ashton Broden There is no better way to binge watch the 64th Grammy Awards, than to watch it amongst the future of music industry. Loyola University-New Orleans’ Howl Entertainment student organization in partnership with Grammy U, a program that touches on all facets of the industry, including the business, technology, and the creative process, hosted a Grammy watch party Feb. 5, 2023 that welcomed local upcoming artists, producers, and students with an interest in the music industry to watch history unfold. Students who attended the event were deeply engaged…

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