Have you ever thought about dancing at College Basketball games? Better yet, would you want to dance at Mardi Gras, or at Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida? Well if you answered yes to any of these questions, I highly recommend you try out for the Loyola University women’s dance team.

I am a second year member of the team and I love it. Being on the team has added so much to my college experience. I have been able to meet new friends and it has also helped me have the opportunity to be involved in the university’s activities. I have danced all my life and when I heard about the team I was really interested in it. In my opinion it was worth trying out and making the team. The previous girls were very welcoming and the thrill of dancing for a college team is extremely exciting.

So if you are in town this week and are interested in checking out the dance team, on Thursday, November 19, we will be supporting our men’s basketball team against Delta State University. The team will be performing one of our new dances and also cheering on the sidelines.

And remember if you come to see the game, make sure you show your Wolf pack support!

New Orleans is home. This is the best way I can think to explain the city. I’ve heard many different reasons to love the city, “the palm trees, the streetcar, the food, the music, the culture.” You name it and I bet someone loves that aspect of New Orleans.

I’m sure coming from a small town made it even easier for me to fall in love with the city, but I’ve visited several major cities before and they just lack the charm that is found in every corner of New Orleans. While we’re talking about charm, I obviously can’t overlook Loyola. It’s hard to beat living in the heart of New Orleans (especially on St. Charles Avenue), but even harder to beat the feel of Loyola’s campus.

As a Resident Assistant in Buddig Hall, I’ve spent my fair share of time on campus. At times it’s easy to forget Loyola is not its own little city. I have to remind myself to get off of campus and experience the rest of the city. Even though I’ve been here for almost a year and a half, I’m still discovering new things about the city and university every day.

As a Mass Communication major with a concentration in Public Relations I’ve had many opportunities to get involved with New Orleans and Loyola. I recently became the Public Relations intern for the Admissions office. I also designed a logo and flyer for a local, non-profit feeding ministry through one of my classes.  Doors are constantly opening and I’ve realized how important it is to take advantage of those opportunities. So I’m opening up a door for you, visit Loyola and find your own reason to love New Orleans.

Hi my name is Kimberly Kolb. I am from a small town in Louisiana called Sunset. For those of you who are not aware of where that is, it is about fifteen minutes north of Lafayette and two hours from New Orleans. Here at Loyola I am working on a degree in Communications with an emphasis in Advertising and a minor in Marketing.

So far my college experience has been more than what I could have ever expected. Loyola has given me a chance to meet extraordinary people from around the world. It has also started to transform me into a well rounded individual. I am excited to be here for another two years and I can not wait to tell you all about my excursions on campus and in the city.

Hey everyone! My name’s James. I come from Baltimore, MD, out of a Jesuit high school, and I had such a great experience that I had to pick a Jesuit college, too. I’m a senior here at Loyola New Orleans, studying Classics and World Religions. I spend most of my free time doing martial arts, or going to concerts. I’m a big music fan, which is great because the music scene here in New Orleans is fantastic, especially the local student bands. Going to a school with such a good music program gives me a lot of opportunities to go out and enjoy good music. The members of Fay Wray, Loyola’s iconic band, graduated recently, but the Dirty Bourbon River Show has stepped up in their place. I just watched them a few weeks ago at Café Prytania; they put on a great show, and the venue was nice and intimate.

This semester so far has been great but challening. Also, as a senior I’ve got to start thinking about what to do after life at Loyola. I’m here now, though, and I’ll be keeping everyone updated on campus life for the next several months. Later!

Hi! My name is Jourdan McCullough. Just over a year ago, I toured Loyola with my father, then my mother, and then with a friend, and each time I visited, I felt more and more comfortable. I quickly discovered that this is the place I wanted to spend the next four years of my life.

Now, as a sophomore, I have already gotten involved and hold leadership positions with Loyola Ambassadors, Cardoner Leadership Fellows, Delta Sigma Pi, and Student Government. I have made great relationships with my business professors, and I have so much more to look forward to. I am planning to study abroad in Spain and to complete an internship in Washington D.C. before I graduate.

I have immensely enjoyed my time at Loyola thus far, and I can only imagine what the future holds in store for me.