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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Men’s basketball reflects on first half of season

Alana Frank December 6, 2024

As the men’s basketball team finished up the remainder of their fall schedule, they took time to reflect on some of their triumphs and pitfalls thus far in the season. The team came into the season...

The electric chair in the execution room is on display at the Angola museum in Angola, La.

The death penalty is not consistent with Jesuit values

Aaron Covin, Opinions Editor December 6, 2024

The sanctity of life is a principle that has long been enshrined in the moral philosophy of religious traditions. Across the world, nearly every major faith reveres the sacredness of life, and in the Judeo-Christian...

“If Looks Could Kill”: The Perfect 2000s Cringe We Need

Elinor Upham, The Wolf Editor December 6, 2024

The phrase toe cleavage probably isn't in your daily vocabulary, and probably isn’t a phrase you’ve ever heard before, but it makes its appearance not once, not twice, but three times in Kate White’s...

The death penalty should be abolished

Jacob L'Hommedieu December 6, 2024

The death penalty should be abolished. Now, this isn’t exactly the hottest take anyone could make, especially on our campus. However, I have noticed over the years that many people who I think hold this...

New Orleans safe spaces for LGBTQ+ community

New Orleans safe spaces for LGBTQ+ community

Maria DiFelice December 6, 2024

Nikki Alexander, the executive director for Black Pride NOLA, says she founded this community to create a space for everyone to feel safe and come together. “[From] personal experiences being in spaces...

Sophomore forward Alissa O'Dell dribbles up the court against the University of Tennessee Southern on Nov. 21, 2024.

Women’s basketball preps for conference play

Ava Dufrene December 6, 2024

The Loyola women’s basketball team is 5-4 in their first 12 games of the 2024-25 season.  According to sophomore forward Deniya Thornton, the season “didn't start off as great as older seasons,”...

Bladon finishing his mural for the 2023 art festival, Paint Memphis. Courtesy of Tate Bladon.

Tate Bladon’s new canvas

Isabella Castillo, Life & Times Editor December 6, 2024

Using a contrasting color palette and a consistent work ethic, 20-year-old Tate Bladon is committed to creating. Born in Memphis, Tennessee and raised in Dallas, Bladon came to New Orleans as a swimmer...

Courtesy of Treyarch

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’: Omnidirectional Madness

June Fernandez December 6, 2024

The gaming industry nowadays has its fair share of innovation. Between relaxing experiences, exciting Co-Op adventures, Triple AAA story driven games, and many more, there are multiple ways for one to...

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs bills related to his education plan, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Lafayette, La. Civil liberties groups filed a lawsuit Monday, June 24, challenging Louisiana’s new law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Photo courtesy of AP.

Students deserve education, not indoctrination

Aaron Covin, Opinions Editor November 21, 2024

In a recent decision, a federal judge struck down a bill advanced by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. The bill sought to mandate the Ten Commandments on all public school walls.  Landry justified the...

What makes The Maroon The Maroon?

What makes The Maroon The Maroon?

Mark Michel November 15, 2024

On Nov. 1, the Loyola Maroon turned 101. Old, but as far as college newspapers go, still on the younger side. The oldest in the United States, belonging to Dartmouth, was founded in 1799, turning 225 this...

Tennis teams reflect on recordbreaking fall season

Tennis teams reflect on recordbreaking fall season

Matthew Richards, Managing Editor November 15, 2024

Men and women’s tennis wrapped up their fall seasons with some record firsts. The women’s team opened the season ranked number nine in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics preseason...

Poster design by Kayla Mendiola, courtesy of Loyola College of Music and Media.

Perseverance through struggle that becomes love

Victoria Marino November 15, 2024

“Perseverance through struggle that becomes love” - Kai Knight, director and choreographer on what “for colored girls” embodies I am both a dancer and a writer; the two mediums seemingly conflict...

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