Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

A pair of signs (on the left, God hates hands that shed innocent blood, and on the right, God does not make mistakes! You are: male or female, abomination and reprobate, there is no gay gene, DNA does not lie, Sodom was destroyed for sex) is held at a Pro-Life/Anti-Transgender protest on Tulanes campus on Sept. 2, 2022.

OPINION: Abortion ban puts lives at risk

Elena Voisin, Writer October 2, 2022

Just a few weeks ago, a woman in Baton Rouge was denied an abortion even though her fetus was missing a skull and would not be able to survive past birth. Her doctors could only recommend that she travel...

Student writes on flaming paper that has been kissed.

OPINION: KISS this – Journalism writing constrains creativity

Abigail Schmidt, Sports Editor September 25, 2022

In journalism school, the first thing they teach you is how to kiss. Let me rephrase that: the first thing they teach you is KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid. First, let me start by saying: I am a journalist....

Dr. Kedrick Perry works in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office in Bobet Hall on Sep. 14, 2022.

OPINION: Please stop saying “differently abled”

Kedrick Perry September 24, 2022

I know you probably mean well, but stop saying “differently abled.” We, as considerate human beings, are often sensitive to saying the appropriate or politically correct thing when it comes to people...

EDITORIAL: Financial aid experience shouldnt be demeaning

EDITORIAL: Financial aid experience shouldn’t be demeaning

Jacob L'Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor September 24, 2022

Without the help of financial aid, many students would not attend Loyola. That is a simple fact. Between incomplete households, a stagnating economy, and just not being able to afford ludicrous tuition...

Tiersha Laird works amongst her art in her section of the senior studio’s in Monroe Hall March 18.

Untitled works to build permanent home for artists on campus

Domonique Tolliver, Life and Times Assistant March 25, 2022

When studio arts senior Tiersha Laird was chosen as president of Untitled, she said she made it her mission to revamp the student organization and create more events that give exposure to artists in...

Loyola students gather at a crawfish boil after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 in History chair Mark Fernandezs gutted basement in New Orleans. Fernandez encouraged students to remain hopeful as they manage the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

Loyola seniors, professor reflect on Katrina’s anniversary amid Ida, pandemic

Gabriella Killett, Managing Editor for Print September 8, 2021

Sociology senior Crystal Roa ended her sophomore year away from her friends and classmates as the COVID-19 pandemic hit New Orleans. More than a year later, a week into her senior year, she remains isolated...

Aimee Towne and her son, Cameron Kelley, at their graduation ceremony, Saturday, May 15, 2021. Both received their Bachelors degrees this spring. Courtesy of the Loyola University New Orleans Facebook page. Photo credit: Kyle Encar

Mother and son walk together at Loyola’s graduation

Madeline Taliancich June 11, 2021

When Aimee Towne's son, Cameron Kelley, began his freshman year at Loyola, she didn't anticipate that she'd be walking across the stage at graduation with him just four short years later. But when her...

Photo credit: Rose Wagner

Conduct Unbecoming: How the student code of conduct rules conduct hearings

Rose Wagner April 29, 2021

Cristian Gilyard never expected his senior year of college to come to a halt like this. He had braved the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, three years of school and time in the military. He was...

Loyno Confessions builds community during COVID

Loyno Confessions builds community during COVID

Oliver Bennett April 23, 2021

Loyola’s unofficial “Gossip Girl,” @loyno.confessions, is an anonymous digital forum for all things university drama, varying from professor complaints to roommate drama. One of the account’s...

A nacho plate appetizer (left) and a chocolate cupcake (right) are two comfort food items featured on Kindreds fully vegan menu. Kindred is located on Maple Street and is a near 15 minute walk from main campus. Photo credit: Shadera Moore

Students explain what it means to ‘go vegan’

Blakeley Cathey April 21, 2021

Students at Loyola who have made the switch to go vegan believe that it's about more than eating healthy by proving that they care for protecting the planet. Veganism has seen a spike since vegetarianism...

Marvin Williams, a former member of the Southern University marching band surrounds himself with memories of his time in the Human Jukebox. Williams is one alumnus who will not be attending this years Bayou Classic because of the game moving to Shreveport. Photo credit: Deja Magee

Southern alum reflects on Bayou Classic leaving New Orleans for 2021

Deja Magee April 8, 2021

For the first time since 1974, the Bayou Classic football game will not be played in New Orleans. As a result of COVID-19 safety protocols, the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State Tigers...

Sex offenses on Loyolas campus peaked over the last few years at 13 in 2018. The campus Clery report was released last year with an update on on-campus crime. Photo credit: Mikayla Ferro

LUPD publishes campus crime report

Brandon Tate March 29, 2021

Sexual offenses, violence against women and drug-law violations continue to be lingering issues for campus police at Loyola. The Loyola University Police Department released its 2019 Annual Safety and...

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