November 18th, 2022

Welcome to the First-Year Feature!

The First-Year Feature is our newsletter created by first-years for first-years! Every other week, we will provide updates about what we are doing in SGA, athletics, events, and other "happenings" at Loyola. Feel free to reach out to any of our representatives at any time with comments, questions, and concerns! Click on the "First-Year Feature" banner to be taken to our class website.

Quick Information

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to GAME NIGHT! We had a blast and hope to see you at future events.

We only have a few days left until Thanksgiving Break. We've got this! Remember to take care of yourself during these stressful times and push through! 

Upcoming Events

Here is a short list of upcoming events. More events can be found on the Bridge.

• Forever-Green Thrift Store: In McGuire East from 12:30pm-4:00pm on Friday, November 18th CCSJ+YRI will be hosting a pop-up thrift shop. It was founded last year to promote sustainable shopping, support environmental justice efforts, and show students the immense power they hold with their money. All proceeds will go to Blue Water Baltimore, a local organization working to improve water access in the city.
• Midnight Breakfast: One of Loyola's favorite Late Night traditions is back and better than ever! Join Late Night at Loyola in Boulder 2.0 from 10:00pm-12:00am on Friday, November 18th.
• Turkey Bowl: Join your friends and SGA for a 5v5 football tournament on the DGA field from 1:00pm-4:00pm on Saturday, November 19th. Come out and watch!
• CARIBANA: The Caribbean Students’ Union hopes that students can partake in this celebration of all facets of Caribbean culture within a safe, inclusive space and for the student body to learn and experience a portion of the diverse cultures of the Caribbean through various mediums such as song, dance, art, and food. Join the Caribbean Students' Union for CARIBANA from 7:00pm-9:00pm in McGuire Hall on Saturday, November 19th.
  • Food Provided
  • Dress code is semi-formal.
  • Please remember to be respectful (this includes dressing according to the dress code).
• Course Withdrawal: Monday, November 21st is the LAST DAY to withdraw from classes. Reach out to your academic advisor with questions.
• Coping Skills Workshop: With finals coming up, we know that times are stressful. Join the Counseling Center for a workshop on how to manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and other difficult emotions. This session is from 11:00am-12:00pm on Tuesday, November 22nd in Humanities 150. The workshop is an open series, allowing you to come to some or all sessions as your schedule allows.
• Thanksgiving Break: Break begins AFTER CLASSES on Tuesday, November 22nd. Classes will resume on Monday, November 28th. Students are NOT permitted to remain in residence halls unless they have applied for and received approval. Students may return any time after 12:00pm on Sunday, November 27th.
• Aperio Project Student Panel Discussion: Join us as students divulge their findings from the Aperio Project of Loyola's connection t enslavement and other social issues within its history, in a scintillation question and answer format. This panel is from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Wednesday, November 30th in the 4th Floor Program Room.

Loyola Athletics

Would you like to support our student-athletes? Attend one (or many) of their games/events in your Loyola apparel! Click the button with the label "Athletic Schedule" and you will be taken to the Loyola Athletics schedule. Keep an eye out for your class representatives at any Loyola Athletic event! All events are FREE for students!

Written by Cecilia Oliver