Editor Jessica Williams and Havoc

Letter From the Editor

By: Jessica Williams

Posted: 2/5/10

Loyola rests its head in a city known for having one of the richest cultures in the world. New Orleans culture is evident in New Orleans food, the conversation, the gatherings. While Loyola’s campus culture takes notes from the city’s culture, it also has a style all its own.

When a hipster subculture makes a large mark at a school like Loyola, it’s obvious the rich history, music scene, and nightlife of New Orleans plays a part. (No clue what a hipster is? See page 10 for Raven Crane’s detailed commentary on this phenomena) Loyola students take part in New Orleans traditions, including Mardi Gras parades (see Gabby Himbert’s description of her ride in the Krewe of Caesar on page 8).

But in addition to New Orleans’s mark on campus culture, Loyola has developed a mix of traits all its own. Outsiders do not understand what a “BOLO” is, nor will they get why we smile at the mention of the late Martha Hardy, better known as Granny Cart-Lady. (For more information on Hardy, see page 16). But one of the most intriguing aspects of LU culture is how connected we all are – through social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Skype, students stay abreast of the happenings in other students’ lives. These habits turn into addictions for some, as the cover story on page 28 indicates.
Loyola’s culture is to be celebrated. As cultural connoisseurs, we dedicate this issue to the arts and culture on this campus. May Loyola’s and New Orleans’s culture live long after this issue hits stands.

Who Dat!
Jessica Williams