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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Gearing up for change

Alex Kennon September 19, 2014

The University Senate voted last week to send their first proposed model for academic structuring onward to Provost Manganaro. Manganaro will consult with University President the Rev. Father Kevin Wildes,...

Loyola hosts naturalization ceremony in honor of Constitution Day

Loyola hosts naturalization ceremony in honor of Constitution Day

September 17, 2014

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Loyola hosted a naturalization ceremony in honor of Constitution Day. Over 100 non-citizens became U.S. citizens in front of an auditorium full of local high school students, who...

Tropical storm and monsoon cause flooding in southwest

Tropical storm and monsoon cause flooding in southwest

Ken Ritter and Michelle Rindels, Associated Press September 12, 2014

MOAPA, Nev. (AP) — The Southwest was mopping up Tuesday after pouring rains and flash flooding washed out part of a major rail line between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. The cleanup began after seasonal...

City approves car-service apps

City approves car-service apps

Tiffany Kudiwu September 12, 2014

To get around any major city, tourists have the options of walking, taking public transportation, or hailing a taxi. This summer, Ghahzal Magharehabed, psychology junior, used a different method to get...

Former NOPD Superintendent returns to Loyola

Former NOPD Superintendent returns to Loyola

Alex Kennon September 12, 2014

Ronal Serpas, former superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department, stepped down from his position policing the streets of New Orleans and into a tenured professorship in Loyola’s criminal justice...

Slice serves up pizza, football and beer on Loyola’s campus

Slice serves up pizza, football and beer on Loyola’s campus

Faelynn Carroll and Nick Ducote September 12, 2014

Slice Pizza has officially opened its doors to the Loyola community. Since opening on Aug. 29, Slice has served a diverse menu including creative pizzas, calzones and salads. Alcoholic beverages could...

New service learning classes announced

Colleen Dulle September 12, 2014

The service learning program at Loyola has been updated this semester with the appointment of a new director and five new service learning courses. Jennifer Jeanfreau is the new director of the Office...

University Senate recommends college restructuring model

Alex Kennon, Senior Staff Writer September 11, 2014

The University Senate voted today to send their first proposed model for Loyola’s academic restructuring onward to Provost Marc Manganaro. Manganaro will take the Senate's recommendation into consideration...

Loyola students prepare for the Student Organization Fair

Starlight Williams September 8, 2014

Over 50 student organizations will come together to kick off the new school year. Students will have the opportunity to attend the Student Organization Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00...

SGA Senate meetings put on hold for workshops

SGA Senate meetings put on hold for workshops

Lester Duhé September 8, 2014

Loyola’s Student Government will be trading their weekly senate meetings for workshops during the first two weeks of the semester. Led by their newly elected President Bud Sheppard and Vice President...

Conflict in Gaza affects students

Conflict in Gaza affects students

Faelynn Carroll September 4, 2014

Courtesy of Lauren Clarice Cross The conflict in Gaza has resulted in catastrophic damage miles away from the steps of Marquette Hall, but for students like Hiba Elaasar, the effects can be felt here...

Web series created for and by commuters

Web series created for and by commuters

Skyllarr Trusty September 4, 2014

Students are taking it upon themselves to document commuter life at Loyola with the new web series, “True Life: I’m a Commuter”. The way society looks at college life often involves references to...

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