When I applied to be editor-in-chief of The Maroon, my primary goal was to cultivate a newspaper with coverage representative of our entire student body and to uphold that standard by leading with compassion, grace, and inclusivity.

With that said, it disheartens me to have read anonymous assertions from students on Instagram via @LoynoConfess.

I do not take these comments lightly and recognize the impact our team and newspaper have on the Loyola community. And I intend to take the criticism from the community we serve and use it to inform our coverage in a way that is representative of our broad campus.

But in that same breath, there’s some things I’d like to clarify.

First, our news coverage should not be mistaken for opinion and review, which offer perspectives from the entire Loyola community and are not representative of the opinions or beliefs of the paper’s editorial staff.

As far as our newsroom goes, we are continually making strides to be more inclusive of our campus community, including but not limited to race, sexuality, major, and year. Since my freshman year, I’ve heard the outward perception of the newsroom’s exclusivity, but as long as I’m the editor, that exclusivity does not exist here.

Any and everyone can contribute to The Maroon. If you have opinions, ideas, or stories that you want told, reach out to us directly at [email protected] instead of tagging us in anonymous social media posts.