Top 40 for 4.18.11

April 14th, 2011 by WLOY Staff

School days are dwindling down, the temperature is steadily rising, and to reflect this, our list takes on a more summery approach! So, perhaps while you’re out tanning, put on The Strokes’ awesome new record or their single “Under Cover of Darkness.” Or, maybe while exercising out in the hot weather, listen to The Dodos’ No Color? And after that’s all done, relax in the air conditioning with Low’s (as seen up top) slow-paced slowcore album C’Mon. Read the rest of this entry »

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President’s Cup: First Round (JHU & Medfield)

April 13th, 2011 by WLOY Staff

On Saturday April 9, the Inaugural President’s Cup Baltimore City High School Baseball Tournament officially began! First at Medfield Park, Mount Saint Joseph High School faced off against  St. Frances, and Mt. St. Joe’s came out on top. The second game at Medfield featured Frederick Douglass High School and Gilman School, in which Gilman was named victorious. Over at John Hopkins University, Friends School of  Baltimore won their game against Paul Laurence Dunbar High and Boys’ Latin School of Maryland was able to overcome Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School.

First Round Games

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Movie Night: Pirate Radio

April 13th, 2011 by WLOY Staff

This Thursday April 14 WLOY is hosting another Movie Night in the Reading Room. This time, we’ll be showing the 2009 comedy, Pirate Radio. Directed and written by Richard Curtis, the film’s ensemble cast features Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifan, Nick Frost, and Kenneth Branagh. Set in 1966, Pirate Radio follows the journey of one boat’s diverse crew that broadcasts rock and pop music to the United Kingdom under a pirate radio station called “Radio Rock.” British authorities will attempt to shut this illegal station down, but it takes a lot of effort to shut off the music for this rambunctious, seafaring company.

WLOY will also be giving away tickets to a series of upcoming shows at Ramshead Live, so make sure to stop by the Reading Room at 9PM!

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Explosions In The Sky – Take Care, Take Care, Take Care

April 12th, 2011 by WLOY Staff

As difficult as it is to believe, there was a time in history when Explosions in the Sky’s brand of post-rock was novel, exciting. Then again, other fresh ideas at the time of The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place’s release included the launch of iTunes and the U.S. planning an invasion of Iraq… dating the post-rockers, but not as much as the troupe of copy-cats have dated them. Point is, it’s been a while since EITS were in the heyday of sprawling, simplistic, post-rock masterpieces. Oh, how far they’ve fallen. It’s said that necessity is the mother of invention— this makes sense in regards to Take Care, Take Care, Take Care because it’s an album devoid Read the rest of this entry »

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NBA Playoffs 2011

April 11th, 2011 by WLOY Staff

As the NBA Playoffs are approaching in the next couple of weeks, some teams in both conferences are getting prepared to take on the defending champions: the Los Angeles Lakers.  The Los Angeles Lakers have won the past two title in the 2009 and the 2010 seasons.  Which team will attempt to make a push in the 2011 playoffs to knock off the defending champs?  There are many teams that are capable of beating the Lakers, but come playoff time the Lakers have shown to excel against competition.  Stopping a two time defending champion during the playoffs is not an easy task, but some teams will look to make a stand come the post season. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sports Saturday: Baltimore Orioles

April 9th, 2011 by WLOY Staff

The baseball gods must have been looking out for Marylanders on opening day at Camden Yards, as gorgeous weather graced Birdland, allowing the Orioles to defeat the Tigers 5-1. With a current record of 4-0, things seem to be looking up for the Birds, however; it is way too early in the season to get a little cocky. That’s why the Orioles need all the support they can get, as devoted fans are the ones that carry them on towards even more victories. Come down on April 18th to cheer on the Orioles as they return home to take on Minnesota. The game starts at 7:05pm, but we all know the crowd will gather at Pickles way earlier than that. Get your ticket, throw on some orange, and start screaming at the top of your lungs. Let’s keep this going Orioles! Read the rest of this entry »

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Food Friday: Bull & Oyster Roast

April 8th, 2011 by WLOY Staff

If you are a senior or an alumni from Loyola, I’m sure you stopped by the annual Bull and Oyster Roast for a night of good friends and great food. If by chance you missed out, however; you have another opportunity to get in on the Maryland tradition. On April 14th the Frederick Douglass Isaac Myers Maritime Park will be hosting the 2011 Friends Bull and Oyster Roast. With delicious food provided by Ryleigh’s Oyster, as well as a wide selection of Baltimore’s best ales at the hands of Clipper City Brewing, there is no way you will leave this event without a stomach filled with joy. Proceeds will go towards education programming at Fort McHenry, and will support K-12 curriculum and lesson plan development as well. Read the rest of this entry »

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