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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Katrina, a New Loa for New Orleans

Katrina, a New Loa for New Orleans

James Wyrtzen, Staff writer August 29, 2025

When you know New Orleans, you adore it. There is a haunting spirit over the city, a magic that determines nothing will ever change it. Not even Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst humanitarian disasters...

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The New Documentary of Hurricane Katrina: Stories of Loss and Resilience

Christopher Pouncy, Staff writer August 29, 2025

Race Against Time, revisits Hurricane Katrina, which destroyed New Orleans nearly 20 years ago, with an unwavering focus on the racial injustices that transformed a tragedy into one of the most obvious...

Planting the seeds for a greener Loyola

Kerieyaunta Smith, Assistant Sports Editor August 24, 2025

Loyola already boasts one of the most beautiful campuses in New Orleans—now it’s time to make it one of the greenest.  Right now, sustainability is not a part of the daily life of the Loyola community....

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EDITORIAL: When Tuition Deadlines Push Students Out

Imadunisa Siddiqui, Opinions Editor August 24, 2025

Every year, Loyola markets itself as a place of affordability. Students choose this university not only for its academics, but because it has offered a supportive environment where financial barriers...

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OPINION: When a deadline becomes a dropout line

Alana Frank, Breaking News Editor August 22, 2025

The start of August used to be days in the slow heat of a New Orleans summer, a time when students were still soaking up their last few moments of freedom or still on vacation. But this year, Loyola University...

Professor Boatright’s Commitment to Online Students

Professor Boatright’s Commitment to Online Students

Lonniesha Carroll, Staff Writer August 22, 2025

  At Loyola University New Orleans, Jill Boatright serves as assistant dean and faculty member in the Office of Professional and Continuing Studies , teaching both online and in-person courses...

A La Mode is looking for creatives everywhere

A La Mode is looking for creatives everywhere

Mary Ella Hastings, Managing Editor for Print August 22, 2025

Loyola students with passions for fashion created A La Mode, a modeling and fashion club. The club features Loyola’s artists, musicians, creatives, and anyone searching for a community.  Sasha Grant,...

A Maroon senior shares advice for freshmen

Dominique Campbell, Senior Staff Writer August 22, 2025

Being an incoming freshman on any campus is not an easy task. There are a lot of thoughts that run through your mind. It’s almost like going off to kindergarten or riding a bike without training wheels...

Howling From the Den: Loyola’s New Coaches Steps into the Spotlight

Keri Smith, Assistant sports editor August 22, 2025

                          Loyola University New Orleans enters a new athletic season with...

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Sam Guillotte Nominated for Prestigious NAIA Award

Alyvia Pierson, Staff Writer August 22, 2025

Indoor and beach volleyball junior, Samantha Guillotte is nominated for the Southern States Athletic Conference Dr. Leroy Walker Champion of Character Award. It recognizes those who uphold and uplift the...

OPINION: Life as an Online Student

Lonniesha Carroll, Staff Writer August 22, 2025

Life as an online student at Loyola has been anything but simple. As an upcoming senior, I’ve learned a lot and I know there’s still more to master. Balancing parenting, a full-time job, and online...

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Loyola University Names Ryan Fitzgerald to Lead New Rugby

Dessadra Tezeno, Sports editor August 22, 2025

With new developments on the horizon, Loyola University New Orleans has officially made a move—launching men’s and women’s varsity rugby programs set to begin in fall 2026. This addition reflects...

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