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Tell me about Loyola and the surrounding area.

Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:16 am
Posted by ThatTahoeOverThere
Member since Nov 2021
4812 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:16 am
My Son recently committed to Loyola and Im wondering if the OT has any tips, inside info, suggestions, for an incoming Freshman besides PIIHB.

If you attended or graduated from Loyola what programs would you recommend to someone not sure what they wanted to pursue? I hear good things about their law and business programs

How's the social scene? What to avoid? Where does the high level trim hang out?

Just a dad trying to help his son. Thanks in advance
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
77339 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:21 am to
Live south of Claiborne, east of Carrollton and West of Napoleon and he will be fine. Outside of there case by case basis.

The area itself is fine. Tulane PD has jurisdiction over the area (1 miles from campus) so that is who he needs if he needs someone. Yankee women live there and have no issues so as long as your son is that capable then he won't have a problem.
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49909 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:21 am to
It's directly next to Tulane in one of the nicest, richest parts of the city. I think most of those questions answer themselves
Posted by KiwiHead
Auckland, NZ
Member since Jul 2014
36621 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:23 am to
Uptown New Orleans across from Audubon Park and next to Tulane. High rent district. Pretty safe area. Might get your car broken into or drunk college kids disturbing the peace at 130 in the morning.
Posted by schwartzy
New Orleans
Member since May 2014
9968 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:24 am to
I don’t go to Loyola, but I just got my upteenth boil water advisory in the past year. Wonder what our amazing tax-funded sewage and water board found this time.

In general, nice area, but my best advice is never leave valuables in your car. I saw a low-life raggedy white man last month on his bike at 1:09 AM pulling on car handles as he rode down the street. Wanted to wring his neck because it’s because of people like him why our city has its problems, among other reasons.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
77339 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:24 am to
He does need a good water boilin' pot
Posted by LSUBFA83
Member since May 2012
4147 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:27 am to
Loyola? I hope he's into lesbians.
Posted by jwalk38
Member since Nov 2021
128 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:28 am to
Just make sure he locks his car at night and has a discreet location for Amazon deliveries.
Posted by Tigerstark
Parts unknown
Member since Aug 2011
6913 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:41 am to
quote:

Live south of Claiborne, east of Carrollton and West of Napoleon and he will be fine. Outside of there case by case basis. The area itself is fine. Tulane PD has jurisdiction over the area (1 miles from campus) so that is who he needs if he needs someone. Yankee women live there and have no issues so as long as your son is that capable then he won't have a problem.


Believe he will have to live on campus now for the first 2-3 years.

Loyola is fine. Had several good friends attend. There will be a decent bit of local kids as well as out of Towners. It’s got some good programs. Some teachers are great, some less so. With Tulane right there and the park there are lots of young people around.
Posted by randybobandy
NOLA
Member since Mar 2015
2083 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:06 am to
That area is not bad. Tell him to use common sense after dark and don't drink too much at the Boot. If you want to impress him with some great fatherly advise, tell him to avoid the catholic girls with their tiny little mustaches, and avoid the jewish broads with sideburns.
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
40574 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:08 am to
Is he an athlete? Hopefully he gets a full ride otherwise Loyola is way overpriced.

Run by the Jesuits.
Posted by Dragula
Laguna Seca
Member since Jun 2020
6657 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:19 am to
Lived and Two blocks away from campus, while it’s an affluent and generally safe area, 4-5 blocks away you have hood activity. Culture rich individuals walk the area to seek out opportunities for a pay day. Car jacking and sexual assaults happened when I was in school, I’d be more concerned if it was your daughter. He just needs to be aware, especially at night walking from bars.

Is Friar Tucks still a local spot ?
Posted by vl100butch
Ridgeland, MS
Member since Sep 2005
36894 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:23 am to
Friar Tucks closed a few years back. Memories are preserved by the Krewe of Tucks.
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
73798 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:27 am to
quote:

I saw a low-life raggedy white man last month on his bike at 1:09 AM pulling on car handles as he rode down the street. Wanted to wring his neck because it’s because of people like him why our city has its problems, among other reasons.
I’m doing a study on the frequency of unlocked vehicle doors brah.

I’m a statistician at-work on the graveyard shift.

And your Mom seems to really like my low-lifeness, for the record.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
110282 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:27 am to
quote:

but I just got my upteenth boil water advisory in the past year. Wonder what our amazing tax-funded sewage and water board found this time.


Huge water main break in front of Chicken and Watermelon at Claiborne and Toledano. It’s flowing like a river apparently.
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
73798 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:30 am to
They just spent like two years redoing Claiborne at that intersection.

Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
149193 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:33 am to
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Where does the high level trim hang out?
Rawhide
Posted by tzimme4
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
32819 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:34 am to
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Uptown New Orleans

Currently under a boiled water advisory due to New Orleans awful infrastructure.
Posted by tzimme4
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
32819 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:36 am to
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Friar Tucks closed a few years back.

It's been close for over a decade now

Beerpong Tuesday nights and cheap pitchers were great when I was in high school
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
110282 posts
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:37 am to
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