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The Student News Site of Loyola Academy

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Golden State Franchise Announces New WNBA Expansion: The Valkyries

Golden State Franchise Announces New WNBA Expansion: The Valkyries

Sara Johnson, Writer
May 15, 2024
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt star in the new action rom-com The Fall Guy. The movie is a love letter to the stuntmen of Hollywood.

Sara Johnson, Writer
May 7, 2024
Taylor Swift released new albums The Tortured Poets Department and The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology on April 19, 2024.

Review: Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department

Sara Johnson, Writer
April 30, 2024
Despite Clark's talent and popularity, her WNBA contract puts her behind many other professions.

Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Salary Sparks Controversy Over Women’s Sports Payment

Sara Johnson, Writer
April 19, 2024
Kamila Cardoso (10) gets the rebound and swishes yet another “off the rebound” basket at the NCAA national championship game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on April 7, 2024.

South Carolina Takes Down Iowa for NCAA Championship Title

Sara Johnson, Writer
April 15, 2024
A Tournament Bracket showing upsets like Kentucky vs. Oakland, BYU vs. Duquesne, and Wisconsin vs. James Madison in the first round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament.

Recap: March Madness Round One Upsets

Sara Johnson
March 25, 2024
Zach Bryan sings his hit song “Overtime” during the second night of his “Quittin Time” tour on March 6, 2024 at the United Center.

Zach Bryan Rocks the United Center Stage

Sara Johnson, Writer
March 14, 2024
The team holds up the number one after winning over Nazareth during the IHSA Class 4A Basketball championship Saturday, March 2, 2024 at CEFCU Arena.

Girls Basketball Takes Home State Championship and Undefeated Season

Sara Johnson, Writer
March 5, 2024
Brendan Loftus looks to pass the ball to a teammate in the second quarter of the IHSA Regional Final game against Niles West on February 23, 2024.

Boys Basketball Clinches a Regional Championship Title

Sara Johnson and Allison Tamas
February 27, 2024
Usher and Alicia Keys singing their beautiful ballad “My Boo” during the Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11, 2024.

Review: Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Sara Johnson, Writer
February 14, 2024
Senior Paige Engels dribbles down the court to kickstart the Ramblers offense against New Trier. The team has a perfect record on the season.

Girls Basketball Takes Aim at the State Championship

Sara Johnson, Writer
February 6, 2024
Regina (Reneé Rapp, who also played the role onBroadway) walking next to Gretchen (Bebe Wood) on the right and Karen (Avantika Vandanapu) on the left out of their North Shore high school in “Mean Girls."

New Mean Girls Movie: Worst of 2024

Sara Johnson, Writer
January 29, 2024
Alum Senite Barih ('20) performs an original song at the MLK assembly. The presentation celebrated the achievements of black Americans throughout history.

Loyola’s MLK Remembrance Assembly

Sara Johnson, Allison Tamas
January 22, 2024
Senior Andrew Hollerich looks up the court to launch the Rambler offense.

Basketball Beats St. Ignatius for Yet Another Jesuit Cup Title

Sara Johnson, Writer
December 14, 2023
Loyola Academy students sitting outside of the Academic Help Center, Math Lab, and Science Lab.

How To: Ace Your Finals

Sara Johnson, Writer
December 6, 2023
Nick Arogundade dashes for the endzone after securing a 32 yard pass from Fitzgerald. The team would go on to win 26-15.

Football Takes Down Lincoln Way East for Another State Championship Title

Sara Johnson, Writer
November 28, 2023
Loyola Academy students heading to class on Friday in their Loyola branded hoodies.

Dress for Success

Sara Johnson, Writer
November 14, 2023
Loyola Academy’s sign pointing students in the direction of the deans and attendance office. Students must check in when coming late or leaving early to help maintain accurate attendance.

The Impact of Loyola’s Attendance Policies

Sara Johnson, Writer
November 2, 2023
Loyola Academy senior students smile at the camera for a photo together at the sunrise. This senior sunrise class photo has never been done at the sunrise before, but will be a new annual tradition for the following years.

A Successful Morning at the Senior Sunrise

Sara Johnson, Writer
October 25, 2023
Senior wide receiver David Pezza makes an amazing catch for a touchdown against St. Pat's earlier this season. The Ramblers will need all players at their best to defeat Mt. Carmel, the number one team in the state.

Undefeated Football Team Plays Undefeated Mount Carmel in Last Regular Season Game of the Year

Sara Johnson, Writer
October 17, 2023
Loyola Academy senior parking lot filling up as the students await first period class.

How to Survive Senior Year

Sara Johnson, Writer
October 3, 2023
"Guts" album cover

Olivia Rodrigo’s Much Anticipated Sophomore album Takes the World by Storm

Sara Johnson, Writer
September 25, 2023

New 3p.m. Dismissal Change at Loyola Academy

Sara Johnson, Writer
September 15, 2023
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