By Brier Evans Editor In Chief What does it mean to be a man? At what point do we address the issue of toxic masculinity within the Black community? Black men for centuries have been taught to be tough. They have been told to hide their emotions and vulnerability to be seen as ‘manly’ in society. However, through these emotional limitations, Black men can struggle with understanding themselves and working through their trauma and pain. When do Black men finally allow themselves to heal? Actor Michael B. Jordan explores…
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Grammy U event teams up with Loyola to spotlight local talent
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…
Read MoreXULA Brings Football Experience to Campus
By Mylah Joseph Xavier Activities Board hosted a football-themed Live Music Friday on the University Center Yard to give students an HBCU tailgating experience. Students flocked to the yard on Sept. 23 to enjoy a live performance by XULA Golden Sound, hamburgers, and receive gift bags. To match the theme of the event, students came dressed out in their favorite football jerseys, shirts, and hats. “I wanted to bring a football vibe to the school, since we don’t have a football team,” said Madison Brydie, chairperson for Live Music Fridays.…
Read MoreNola Bluedoo raises funds for prostate cancer research
By Tyler Hailstork The seventh annual Nola Bluedoo, an event to promote awareness for prostate cancer was held on the north side of Tulane University’s campus, on Sept. 17, 2022. This event closely mirrored a New Orleans-style festival as food, drinks, music, and costumes were out on display for attendees to consume and enjoy. This family-friendly event was held to help celebrate prostate survivors. Currently, in New Orleans, this is the only fundraiser event to promote the research of prostate cancer to benefit Dr. Oliver Sartor’s Prostate Cancer research program…
Read MoreTrivia Night fun puts Xavierites knowledge to the test
By Liza Montgomery The Xavier Activities Board collaborated with ThinkFast, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 to host a trivia game night. Participants gathered on the second floor of the University Center to compete for a $200 cash prize. Students’ knowledge was put to the test in a series of trivia game rounds with questions from an array of categories ranging from history to geography, to sports to music, and everything in between. Jayden Crump, a Xavier Activities Board member, wanted to bring something new to campus and wanted to give…
Read MoreXavier’s annual Cajun fest held at Convocation center, details here.
By Kiersten McCollum As the 2021-2022 academic year comes to an end at Xavier University, the Xavier Activities Board and Student Government Association put on one of the final events of the year, the annual Cajun Fest. On April 22, 2022 students could be seen gathering outside the Convocation Center to celebrate. “We partnered SGA and XAB together to create an event at the end of the year when students can come out have a good time and get some Louisiana culture,” said Deeuatrail Nichols, the 2021-2022 Xavier Activities Board…
Read MoreLate Lunar New Year Celebration with XULAVA
By Jasmine Christopher Xavier University of Louisiana Vietnamese Association hosted Xaigon Night, a celebration of Vietnamese culture, and a late Lunar New Year celebration during the spring semester. The event started with milk tea and Thai tea boba and an assortment of Vietnamese foods for the event attendees to enjoy, followed by a performance by the Rising Dragon Lion Dance Team.Their performance had the crowd shouting and clapping in amazement. “Our initial expectation was 50 people, but then over 50 people RSVP’d, and we’re like, oh ok, we’re back popping…
Read MoreIndependent film City of a Million Dreams screens at Xavier University of Louisiana
By Roderick Elston The Xavier University of Louisiana presented a film adaptation of City of a Million Dreams by writer and producer Jason Berry, featuring Xavier’s very own Dr. Michael White. The mid-afternoon event kicked off at the Qatar Pharmacy Pavilion, with attendees being greeted by the sounds of the Dr. Michael White Quartet and complemented with cold cuts, sweet confections, and refreshing beverages. The film offers the cultural depiction of how jazz and funerals co-exist in the largely described “backward” New Orleans. The city’s cycle of invention, struggle, death,…
Read MoreNew Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival returns to the city
By Endya Gillard The Annual New Orleans Jazz Fest is back. New Orleans residents are excited to have festivalseason back, but most importantly, Jazz Fest. The event kicks off on April 29 and ends on May 8.The event headlines major artists such as Luke Combs, Erykah Badu, Big Freedia, and more. “Jazz Fest is so original, and jazz just makes the city come together,” said New Orleansnative Erica Woodridge. The city of New Orleans centers around Jazz, and the city took a huge hit during Covid whenthe festival was inactive.…
Read MoreMusicians, Artists find their Voice during challenging times
By Irvin Washington Within the last two years, we have seen the dynamics of the world change before our eyes. From theintroduction of COVID-19 to the current war between Russia and Ukraine, these are just a few of themany things that are changing the world as we know it. Some of the greatest works of art, from music to painting, have been created through times of great strife. “My focus is usually on my fans…I make this music not only for me but for them,” said U’Ronnie Banksin regards to…
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