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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Students hold candles at annual Take Back the Night event on Oct. 17, 2023. This event is for community members from around New Orleans to stand in solidarity of violence against women.

Community aims to take back the night

Tiara Perrie, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

Loyola’s annual Take Back the Night event showcased community and support for survivors of sexual assault and gender based violence. Loyola University’s 33rd annual Take Back the Night event took...

The front of the Loyola University Police Department.

LUPD: Stay alert during protest

Kloe Witt, News Editor October 25, 2023

Chief of Loyola University Police Department Todd Warren sent an email out reminding community members to stay alert during the protest in support of Palestine. The protest is set to occur on Oct. 26...

Law professor Andrea Armstrong teaches Constitutional Law at the law school on Oct. 17, 2023. Armstrong was awarded the Genius Grant for her work with prison reform.

Law professor named MacArthur Fellow and recepient of “genius grant”

Kloe Witt, News Editor October 20, 2023

Loyola’s Dr. Norman C. Francis Distinguished Professor of Law Andrea Armstrong has been named a 2023 MacArthur Fellow and received the “Genius Grant” for her creation of the Incarceration Transparency...

Professor Alvaro Alcazar teaches Liberation Theology on Sept. 27, 2023. Alcazar teaches ideals of social justice in his classes.

From Exile to Educator: Loyola professor fosters social justice

Sophia Maxim, Design Chief October 20, 2023

After being tortured in and exiled from the Philippines for his political activism, professor Alvaro Alcazar came to Loyola to foster a community driven by social justice. This was 38 years ago. Since...

Loyola band Planet of the Little Green Men performing at Gasa Gasa on March 11, 2023. The band is frustrated with Loyola not paying them timely for performing at university events.

Artists frustrated with untimely payments

Abigail Schmidt, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Loyola musical artists have recently expressed concern over not getting paid in due time for shows and events they have done through the university. Popular and commercial music junior Diego Gutierrez...

Final 2023-24 enrollment numbers announced

Final 2023-24 enrollment numbers announced

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor October 20, 2023

Campus may seem smaller now as it is confirmed that freshman enrollment decreased by 11% this year. David Tracy, the interim vice president for enrollment management, spoke at Loyola’s University...

Ignatius Chapel holds weekly liturgies for the Loyola University community. Recent studies conducted by the PEW research center show that milennials tend to be non-religious.

Ignatius Chapel now 24/7

Kloe Witt, News Editor October 19, 2023

Ignatius Chapel is now open 24/7 for all students, according to Student Life and Ministry. Previously, the chapel closed at 10 p.m. Students can access the chapel by swiping their card at the Peace...

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Alumni award application open now

Kloe Witt, News Editor October 19, 2023

Applications for the 2023-24 Alumni Association Graduation Award are open now. This award is $1,000 awarded to one graduate of May 2024 of each of the four colleges of the university. The award must...

Holy Name of Jesus Church sits under a cloud of fog on May 17, 2020. President Tania Tetlow announced May 20 that the university will resume on-campus classes in August despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prayer requests from community

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor October 19, 2023

The Office of Mission and Identity welcomes prayer requests to be sent throughout campus via email to build a community of prayer and support. The following have requested support from the Loyola students,...

Building with the words J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library looms large against a blue sky

Monroe Student Library Committee meeting soon

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor October 19, 2023

Monroe Library will be hosting their first Monroe Student Library Committee meeting Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. The initial meeting will discuss student support during finals such as study tips and resources....

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Search for VP of Equity and Inclusion continues

Kloe Witt, News Editor October 6, 2023

With almost two months since the departure of former Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Kedrick Perry, Loyola has yet to fill the vacant position. But changes to the position are set to be made, according...

A new motorized ramp makes Lower Depths Theater accessible for the first time. Members of the community still think Loyola should be more accessible.

Community says Loyola’s accessibility has a ways to go

Pharrell Every, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

Buildings on Loyola’s campus are slowly becoming more accessible. Although this is a great step for the university, some members of the community feel that there is more to be done. The Lower Depths...

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