The gauzy late-afternoon light shone bright on the West Quad at the opening of the inaugural Quadalotta festivities. Loyola partnered with Archie's Cafe — the former local spot closed to the public in August 2024 — to host the back-to-school celebration Sept. 6. The event was funded by Loyola and sponsored by the Department of Neighborhood Initiatives, according to Director of Neighborhood Initiatives for Lake Shore and Health Science Campuses Summur Lawson. Schmatz said she and her family built Archie’s from scratch to create a welcoming and enriching gathering place for all ages. “I lived around the corner from there and wanted a space like that and a neighborhood where everyone was welcome,” Schmatz said.