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Pawffice Hours introduces students to a furry support group before finals week

Lily Bordelon, Campus News Editor
December 8, 2025
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Dr. Tracey Watts’ pup Alex shakes a student’s hand in hopes of getting a treat.
Dr. Sarah Allison’s dog Sophie wags her tail and smiles for the camera. (Lily Bordelon/The Maroon.)
Cecilia Calderin poses with Dr. Joel MacClellan’s bearded dragon Diablo.
Kiyah Meritt begins her Pawffice Hours journey with Dr. Erin Raggio’s puppy Leo. (Courtesy of Lily Bordelon/The Maroon)

 

Pawffice hours wrapped up the semester with both fluffy and scaly pets of professors coming to Loyola. Students had the chance to visit the animals as a means to destress before finals week, giving pets and treats provided by the professors. 

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Lily Bordelon
Lily Bordelon, Campus News Editor
Lily Bordelon currently serves as campus news editor for the Maroon. Lily is a sophomore majoring in Mass Communications with a concentration in Journalism and is minoring in Environmental Studies. She is interested in pursuing Environmental Journalism or further studying to become an environmental lawyer. In her free time, Lily likes to read and write, and she will gladly show off her Spotify playlists and Pinterest boards if asked. Lily can be reached at [email protected].