Issue 3 / Volume 77
Winter for the Wolf Pack NOVEMBER HOROSCOPES PG 3
FIVE BEST OFFCAMPUS STUDY SPOTS
FIVE FEMALEFRONTED LOYOLA BANDS
PG 4
PG 6
THE WOLF STAFF
November Horoscopes Contributors: Jacob Meyer Calvin Ramsay Osama Ayaad Cristian Orellana
KAYLIE SAIDIN Wolf Editor-in-Chief
I’m an English literature senior and classical studies minor. I like surfing and sleeping in. When I’m not editing the Wolf, I stress out about grad school and write fiction. @kesaidin kesaidin@ my.loyno.edu
ANDRES FUENTES Maroon Editor-inChief
MADISON MCLOUGHLIN Managing Editor for Print
SIDNEY OVROM Photo Editor
This young blood had aspirations to one day be a baseball player and a pilot. However, at an early age, his eye doctor said he shouldn’t pursue either of those careers. He is now Editor-in-Chief of the Maroon.
I’m an English literature and mass communication Journalism junior. I spend all of my free time in the Maroon office and exploring NOLA. I love to travel, write short fiction and take photos.
I am a sophomore here at Loyola. I am the photo editor at The Maroon, and this is my first year being a part of this team. I am a digital filmmaking major with a minor in business marketing.
@af_nola aafuente@ my.loyno.edu
@mad_mclovin mmmclough@ my.loyno.edu
@sidney_ovrom
ARIEL LANDRY Design Chief
Write for us! Contact kesaidin@my.loyno.edu or check out loyolamaroon.com for more info.
I’m a graphic design major that loves watching the Office and eating mac and cheese. I’m really excited for my first semester working with the Maroon.
LIBRA
@missariellandry aelandry@my. loyno.edu
skovrom@ my.loyno.edu
Editor’s Note
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VIRGO
his issue is officially the grad school themed issue of The Wolf, meaning for those of you currently scrambling to finish your applications, this is for you. If you are agonizing over your statement of purpose, trying to make yourself seem likable yet professional and then ending up sounding like someone else, this is for you.
SCORPIO
your score by two points, this is for you. If you are eating rice for every meal as you save for the hundreds of dollars worth of application fees you will be submitting, I CAPRICORN
This issue of the Wolf has in-depth horoscopes that tell you how your astrology will guide you through this difficult month. You can power through to Thanksgiving if you listen to the stars (or your instincts). You’ll read about off-campus study spots where you can find the right head space needed to finally finish those applications. You’ll find out about Loyola bands to listen to so that you can remind yourself to both take a study break and face the music. This issue is meant to remind you that this stressful time will pass and that your hard work will pay off. Try to think of applying to graduate school as exciting rather than stress-inducing. Change may come, but it will only be good to you when you are ready. Chaos is an opportunity. -Kaylie Saidin Wolf Editor The Wolf Magazine | 2
Your desire to help others increases as Mars enters compassionate Pisces on Nov. 15, but changing the world is hard to do on your own. You can make a difference as an individual, but it won’t all happen at once. Think globally but start locally. Dreamy Neptune (floating comfortably in Pisces) goes directly on Nov. 24, and it’s time for your intuition to lead the way once again. Don’t ignore your gut instincts, Libra.
Go deep, Scorpio. There is a new moon in your sign on Nov. 7, shifting the emphasis from the external to your subconscious. You’re affected like everyone else by the Mercury retrograde cycle starting on Nov. 16, but your determination makes it slightly easier for you to cope with interruptions and mix-ups. You probably won’t get what you want through sheer force, but you have other persuasive skills that will help you get through this pesky retrograde cycle.
When quirky Uranus retrograde moves into powerful Aries on Nov. 6, you’ll have to be extra vigilant, though, when it comes to making last-minute or spontaneous decisions. You don’t escape the Mercury retrograde cycle that starts on Nov. 16 totally unscathed, but because Mercury is in your sign when SAGITTARIUS it begins, you do have a slight advantage. As a fire sign, you know how to blaze through obstacles, but you have that little extra hint of finesse that comes in especially handy during crises such as this.
If you are taking practice GRE after practice GRE, trying to figure out what words like “promulgate” mean and how to increase
relate - and this is for you.
It’s out of character for you, but right now you’re drawn to unusual and innovative ways to solve problems, and taking an out-of-the-box approach works almost across the board. You’ll encounter lots of people who are put off by your newfound odd energy, but so what? Stick with whatever’s working for you, Virgo. A full moon in air sign Gemini on Nov. 23 intensifies your curiosity and increases your mental activity.
AQUARIUS
A Venus retrograde-Mars trine on Nov. 9 can rev up your social life, but complications could arise when you misunderstand or misinterpret someone else’s actions. Is it possible you were moving too quickly to clearly read the signs? The faster you try to go, the bigger the chances you’ll miss something important. The Mercury retrograde cycle only increases the chances of you getting things wrong yet again. The more you try to get people to understand your point of view, the harder it becomes. There’s a way to push forward despite the obstacles you face this month. Uranus is retrograde when it joins up with competitive Aries on Nov. 6, but this transit is still an effective pairing. A Mars-Uranus retrograde sextile on Nov. 15 gives you an extra punch of initiative, and you should be able to draw on past experience to propel yourself forward. Step up and say yes to the cause that’s reaching out to you.
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ARIES
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CANCER
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By Kaelyn Johnson *For entertainment purposes only Venus goes direct in balanced Libra on Nov. 16, making it easier for you to use your charm to get what you want. You’re already an expert at conflict avoidance, and this transit improves your procrastination skills (if that’s a thing). You can put off confrontations, but you can’t avoid them. Neptune has been floating along retrograde in your sign and goes direct on Nov. 24, lulling you back into your comfortable daydreams - but the real world will come calling soon. Uranus retrograde backs into your sign on Nov. 6 and creates urgency to get things done. Your desire to do things in an unusual way could be more of a hindrance than a help. Nov. 16th brings some good news: Now that your love and money planet, Venus, is direct, you’re ready to move forward. Trust that Venus will be helping you find your way in matters of the heart. If you’re single or attached, this marks the start of a new phase of your life. Use it to consider what you value in your relationships. This November, it may feel like the universe took its foot off the gas and it’s now hovering over the brake. Getting sidetracked is a given. Is finishing what you started more important than lending a hand to a flailing loved one? Almost never. Venus, your power planet, goes direct in Libra on Nov. 16, so compromises are easier to reach than at other times of the month. Your stubbornness rarely allows you to see other people’s perspectives this clearly, so take advantage of Libra’s enlightened viewpoint. The more information you can acquire in November the better. The new Scorpio moon’s curiosity on Nov. 7 keeps you interested in unusual phenomena and the unknown. Investigating conspiracy theories and unsolved mysteries takes you to some pretty fascinating places. A sun-Pluto sextile on Nov. 11 drives you to find and pursue your life’s passions, but it isn’t always easy going after major goals. On Nov. 8 love planet Jupiter moves into your seventh house of relationships for a month. Host a dinner party. What do you want to accomplish this month, Cancer? Because there are a lot of possibilities headed your way. Prepare yourself for Mercury’s retrograde on the Nov. 16 by making time to get in touch with your spiritual side. Take a look at what’s been blocking you from yourself. Is the solution as simple as a social media detox? Do you need to spend more time alone? On Nov. 22, the sun also enters Sagittarius, so you’ll have a double dose of adventure-seeking energy. Plan a trip. Go see something unusual. Mercury retrograde kicks off in Sagittarius on Nov. 16, making it virtually impossible for you to stay quiet about certain things. Unfortunately, the more you try to make your point, the more confusing things become, which can be extremely frustrating both for you and for the people you’re interacting with. With so much emphasis on the breakdown in communication, maybe it would be better to try to prove your point another time. The Wolf Magazine | 3
Five Best Off-Campus Study Spots By Hannah Renton
Two Poems by Fallon Chiasson
Loyola on-campus students live in a beautiful area of New Orleans if one only ventures outside the walls of their dorm. Uptown has many great local coffee shops and cafes that are perfect for switching up your environment and possibly finding a new favorite study space. These five local spots have their own unique vibe and are all either a quick walk, bike or streetcar ride from campus.
Relocation: I I went out for coffee this morning. You were still asleep. I thought about running away. Where would I go, in this new town? A town that is now our home. I love this new town. I love you. I want to run away. I go to Dunkin Donuts. There are none of those in our old town. I paid and forgot our order. I paid and walked out the door. I missed the turn for home. I’ve never missed that turn before. I went to our new home in our new town. Empty handed. You were still asleep.
Zotz Cafe (Oak Street) Hours: 7 a.m.-1 a.m.
Mojo Coffee house pictured in the height of last month’s Halloween season. The shop showcased their spooky decorations at the register. HANNAH RENTON/The Maroon.
Mojo Coffee House (Freret Street) Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Mojo is perhaps the closest and most popular among students on this list. Many Loyola students know about this cafe just up the street on Freret. The best part of Mojo is how festive they get. When I visited during the Halloween season, every inch of the cafe was decked out with spider webs, skulls and fake spiders. There isn’t as much seating as most of it is shared tables, but this aspect does give the space a cozy vibe. To find a private spot, your best bet is to visit later in the evening when the crowd starts slowing down. This might mean you miss out on the sandwich menu due to limited supplies, but Mojo always has some local pastries and a large tea and coffee menu. They roast their own coffee so you can take a bag or two home with you. Besides the great decorations, the whole cafe is plastered with unique artwork and decor that makes it feel youthful and hip. Cafe Luna (Nashville Avenue) Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Cafe Luna is a quaint cafe. The front of the space is tight with only a few seats, but a back room provides more seating. The shop feels like you are hanging out at a friend’s home, complete with small quarters and comfy couches. The walls, like many other local shops, are covered in local art, some for sale and others to just enjoy. The most appealing part of Cafe Luna is the porch seating. Because it is built in an old house, there is a large porch with more tables and a nice view of Magazine Street. The shop is perfect for a nice study session while still getting some fresh air and sunlight. The coffee and food options are limited, but on weekends, they have a full breakfast menu. They also have a bitcoin ATM, so now you have even more opwtions to pay for a cup of coffee!
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Zotz Cafe is a small but unique coffee shop. It is open until 1 a.m. - perfect for night owls. The vibe of the cafe is artsy and hipster. Each wall is covered with an art form such as oil paintings, photographs and even shots of beloved celebrities. A personal favorite art piece of mine is the bathroom murals of skeletons dancing and playing games. On top of all the decor, Zotz has ample seating so there is no worrying about finding a private spot to focus. As for the actual coffee, it’s tasty. They have a large selection of beverages - but if you are going later in the night, don’t expect much when it comes to food besides a few pastries and muffins. The staff members are friendly and helpful. Overall, Zotz has to be my favorite cafe for its late hours, friendly vibe and a playlist that never disappoints.
For Edward I got a godchild for Christmas. I was hoping for a quilt. One for me to swaddle, one for me to wrap, like not-my-quilt could have to me. I first held him on his baptismal day. Swaddled in a hand-me-down gown, he wrapped his baby hand around my adult finger. I felt his heartbeat. Or maybe it was my own.
French Truck Coffee (Dryades Street) Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Though French Truck Coffee is a little farther from campus (nine stops on the streetcar), it is well worth the trip. For being more of a “chain” coffee shop, French Truck has a local feel, unlike many bigger coffee chains. The place itself is impossible to miss - it’s an old house painted a vibrant yellow that stands out among the more subdued houses. The inside is modern with a rustic feel. There is a good amount of seating for both larger groups or the solo studier. To have the best study experience, I recommend stopping by in the morning, when it’s quiet and not busy yet. French Truck also has fresh local pastries for sale in the mornings, but don’t worry if you can’t show up until later - they always have a full breakfast and lunch menu available. On the coffee side of things, this has to be my favorite. The NOLA iced coffee was delicious - I would go back just to get more.
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Rue De La Course (Carrollton Avenue) Hours: 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Just down the street from Zotz, Rue De La Course is a different but equally nice spot for a day/night of studying. Compared to the other cafes on this list, this coffee shop has a different vibe. Built in an old bank, Rue De La Course is open and lofty. There is plenty of seating on the ground floor as well as upper balcony seating for more privacy. The shop feels like you entered 1940s New York with the sounds of an espresso machine steaming and smooth jazz playing in the background. They have a large selection of coffee and food, which is a perk if you’re spending a lot of time there. This was the quietest coffee shop I visited so if you really need to hunker down and focus, this is the place for you.
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Five Female-Fronted Bands at Loyola
3. The Darelilies
By Natalie Tavares
The Darelilies performed songs like “Susanna” and Grateful Dead covers as part of Loyola’s Earth Week Celebration. CALVIN RAMSAY / The Maroon.
Fusing a variety of jam, old soul and Motown (and drawing from The Grateful Dead as inspiration), the Darelillies evoke vulnerability during their performances. They awaken the roots of the soul and with their authentic, “organic” rock style. The group’s combination of bass, vocals, drums, and guitar is smooth, melodious, warm and resonant. Ella Blue, the groups’ lead vocalist, uses a soulful twang to gently tug at the core of listeners and dare them to reach for whatever their wild, unexplored aspirations might be. Song Suggestion: Another Heart, available on Spotify
4. Tristin Sanders
1. Goblin Marquette Using passionate, poetic lyrics to describe specific moments of strength, heartache and struggle, Emilia DiFabrizio vocalizes heavy emotions that are emphasized and accentuated by instrumental members of Goblin Marquette. The band’s combination of punk, jazz and rock styles creates an alternative-rock sound, akin to the likes of Florence and the Machine or Alabama Shakes. Song Suggestion: TimePlaceWay, available on Spotify and Bandcamp
Goblin Marquette opened The Denial Party at Gasa Gasa. Guitarist Alli KruscheBruck, above, sports a Hawaiian shirt and rocks out. JULES SANTOS/The Maroon.
Anna Elise Hastings and Her Revolving Cast of Characters are a five-piece band that offer a unique spin on traditional folk music. Courtesy of AEHRRC Management.
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Popular and commercial music major Tristin Sanders demonstrates powerful, invigorating vocals in all her performances with her band. Both a member of the track and field team and a music student at Loyola, Tristin’s double-life is symbiotic: her ability to run enables a wide range and lung capacity for singing. Whether it’s singing the national anthem at a Pelicans game, singing with a group of artists at Satchmo’s or performing at the rooftop greenhouse on Earth Day, Sanders doesn’t hesitate to express her creativity and emotion through her voice. Song Suggestion: Praying for Vegas
Sanders and her band perform covers and originals at the Azby Greenhouse atop Monroe Hall. CALVIN RAMSAY/The Maroon.
2. Anna Elise Hastings and Her Revolving Cast of Characters
5. Jenna Guidry and the Levee
Anne Elise Hastings, the group’s lead vocalist and folk singer, demonstrates a true “folk” sound - a sound which is communal yet personal. The everchanging cast of band members reflects the nature of folk. Despite being a regional genre, Annalise Hastings and her Revolving Cast prove that anyone from anywhere can relate to folk music and participate in it. Simple chord progressions and Hasting’s earthy, sentimental voice transcend everyday happenings into mythic tales of desire, acceptance, and identity. Song Suggestion: Burn, available on SoundCloud
Fleetwood Mac, Big Mama Thorton and Merry Clayton all inspire this rootsblues rock band lead by vocalist Jenna Guidry. Their upbeat, bluesy tempo alongside their retro-inspired imagery evokes raw feelings that only blues can express. Guidry uses a combination of soul-wrenching and guttural notes to call out to listeners in humble but melancholic ways. The combination of her vocals alongside steady-beat drums, slides and bends of electric guitar, and a walking bass allow for an emotional, spiritual experience. Many can relate to Jenna Guidry and the Levee, even if they don’t have the blues. Song Suggestion: Lone Wolf, available on jennaguidryandthelevee.com
Jenna Guidry and the Levee pose outside the Mass Communications/Music building. Courtesy of Jenna Guidry.
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