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Album of the Week: Barbara by Barrie
Thursday, April 28th, 2022 by Ronnie Gruseck
Barbara by Barrie
Reviewed by: Steven “Sponj” Navarro
Rate: 8/10
RITL: MUNYA, Jay Som, FLOOR CRY
Barbara is an album that is best listened to on a long car ride home at night. Barrie uses inspiration from alternative rock to folk to create an album that makes you feel as happy as a clam or as sad as raindrops on a grave. Barrie takes us into a world of her past relationships and core memories using great imagery.
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Battle of the Bands 2022 Winner
Friday, April 22nd, 2022 by Ronnie Gruseck
After a thrilling Tuesday evening following Easter break, with more than 150 students crowding into McGuire Hall, a winner was finally chosen to open Loyolapalooza on May 1st!
Three bands (Panic! in the Fine Arts Department, Folding chairS, and Crown Me King) each competed in fifteen-minute segments, after which area music producers, musicians and radio programmers served as judges and provided their own take on each performance. With booming instruments and a lively crowd throughout the contest, McGuire Hall was jumping with competition and strong energy.
Congratulations to Crown Me King who won the judges vote. The performances were so good that we decided to pick not one, but two winners to perform at Loyolapalooza, where Folding chairS won the audience vote by a slim margin of less than a handful of votes. Folding chairS will perform earlier in the day at Loyolapalooza, along with the 3 winners from Songwriter Skirmish.
WLOY congratulates Crown Me King on winning Battle of the Bands and opening for Two Friends at Loyolapalooza on May 1st!
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Explore Baltimore! Sodam Bistro
Friday, April 22nd, 2022 by Ronnie Gruseck
What: Korean Restaurant
Where: 200 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21210
When: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm
Reviewed By: Ronnie Gruseck
Opened last December 2021, Sodam Bistro shares authentic Korean cuisine along with various gelato and espresso and non-espresso drink options. Adjacent to the pharmacy, Newman Towers, and Royal Farms, this restaurant is perfect for those sunny days when you want to take a stroll around the trail next to Newman and around Roland. There are various vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options for all dishes. And with outdoor seating and generous portion sizes, Sodam is a great way to choose from a selection of delicious cuisine and spend quality time with others. It’s a growing spot for Loyola students to hang out and relax.
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Vinylthon 2022 – Saturday April 23
Friday, April 22nd, 2022 by The Professor
It’s time to celebrate what you can do with some metal presses and 180gm of vinyl. VINYLTHON is here for 2022! We’re celebrating Record Store Day with 24 hours of nothing but vinyl on the air at WLOY*. As a bonus this year as pandemic rules reduce we will have some live shows sneaking in again – Earl Crown will be spinning a live show 5-7pm and our music director Anna will be doing her FIRST SHOW and it’s all vinyl! who knows who else will join in throughout the day. Maybe even The Professor! (more…)
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Battle of the Bands TONIGHT!
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 by The Professor
See everyone in McGuire Hall tonight 8-10pm for Battle of the Bands! We have 3 great student bands competing: Folding chairS, Panic at the Fine Arts Department and Crown Me King! And, as always we have a selection of industry folks as judges because it wouldn’t be fair if we judged it! What kind of folks are judging you ask? We are glad you did because we’ll tell you it’s all about getting pros who can help the bands grow. So here are the 2022 Battle of the Bands judges:
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Explore Baltimore! E2-E4 Records
Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 by Ronnie Gruseck
What: Record Store
When: Every Saturday, 12-6 pm
Where: 2223 Maryland Ave #1S, Baltimore, MD 21218
Reviewed By: Amelia Dunat
This electronic & dance music record store has carefully curated collections, specializing in new and used house music, Baltimore club, ambient, synth-wave/darkwave, industrial/EBM, 80’s r&b, and so much more like rare and classic hip hop. This store is very small and more so like a boutique, but this makes it unique. If you’re looking for very specific dance music, I would check this place out first. The store also sells ceramics, books, t-shirts & more fun knick-knacks.
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WLOY Sweatshirts Are Back!
Monday, March 28th, 2022 by The Professor
One of our most popular sweatshirts has returned to stock! This time a nice Champion Eco 50/50 Cotton/Poly sweatshirt in the usual green and grey. Soft inside and tough on the outside. Great for all around wear or cozy sleeping.
We know our alumni love these so we’re making it easy to order them on the website. Pick your unisex size and order through our Paypal button for quick shipping ($5). If you want to pick up at the station just shoot us a note. If you decide to pick up at the station we’ll throw in a free t-shirt and some stickers when you get here! 🙂
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Hounds Supporting Hounds! Loyola Entrepreneurs Q&A
Friday, March 18th, 2022 by Ronnie Gruseck
What: Entrepreneurs of Loyola Online Boutique Pop-Up Shop
When: Friday March 18, 1-5 pm
Where: 4502 Seton Court, Women’s Center (Next to Student Health Center)
Reviewed by: Ronnie Gruseck
This afternoon from 1-3 pm the Women’s Center is hosting a pop-up shop for womxn-owned business owners, showacasing Agui Swim, Bubble Castle, Enhanced by Eniola, Lucky Stars, Woven Wildflower, Live a Little Clo., Jesenia’s Sweets, and more! Keep on reading for interviews with some of these phenomenal founders and their thought process in starting
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College Radio Unites For Ukraine
Monday, March 14th, 2022 by The Professor
College radio stations around the world united to send messages of hope and support to the college radio stations in the Ukraine. More than 50 stations recorded and sent messages and WLOY was proud to join in. We were all even more excited to hear the students in college radio throughout the Ukraine respond with messages of their own. Scroll down to hear the entire compiled group of messages, see the full list of contributing stations and order a t-shirt to show your support and help raise funds for those stations literally under fire in the Ukraine. (more…)
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Explore Baltimore! Namaste
Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 by Ronnie Gruseck
What: Indian Restaurant
Where: 413 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21210
When: Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 am- 11 pm, Friday and Saturday – 11:30 am to 12 am
Reviewed By: Amelia Dunat
Binod and Shrijana, the owners of the local restaurant Namaste, vow to provide all their customers with the best Indian food experience in Baltimore. Their meticulously crafted menu will draw you in immediately, and you will find something you’re eager to try. They even have a full-service bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Happy Hour is 3:30pm to 5:30 pm. Their menu offers dozens of authentic Indian/Nepali dishes, and there is something for everyone (even many vegetarian options like lentils and paneer!) Appetizers include soups, salads, and an assortment of veggies, and the main courses are centered around lamb, chicken, and seafood. All the dishes are grilled in their traditional Indian clay “tandoor” oven and then doused in flavorful curries prepared with only the freshest ingredients and traditional Indian herbs and spices.
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