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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Violence erupts at protest

Jacob L'Hommedieu, Worldview Editor October 27, 2023

A pro-Palestinian protest began on Freret Street and McAlister Dr. in Uptown New Orleans at 12:30 p.m., on Thursday October 26. Between Tulane and Loyola campuses, several hundred people gathered to protest...

Tampa 5 figure speaks at Loyola

Tampa 5 figure speaks at Loyola

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor October 27, 2023

Chants saying “Justice for the Tampa 5, protesting is not a crime” rang out of a Monroe Hall classroom as a group of students and staff welcomed speaker for the Tampa 5, Laura Rodriguez, to tell her...

Students sit in the Res Quad on March 29, 2022. A vigil will be held weekly for students in the res quad over situations in the Middle East.

Loyola hosts weekly vigil for community

Ava Acharya, Senior Staff Writer October 27, 2023

In response to the ongoing violence in the Middle East, Loyola will be holding a weekly open-mic vigil for students to share their thoughts and feelings surrounding the conflict. Ken Weber, Loyola’s...

Picture of the 12th floor in Buddig Hall. In 1968, an exorcism was performed on the eighth floor of the building.

Spooky Flashback: ‘Satan’ visits Buddig Hall

Vicki Salloum, Staff Writer, Spring 1974 October 27, 2023

EDITORS NOTE: This story was originally published on Feb. 14, 1974 by The Maroon following an exorcism on the eighth floor of Buddig Hall. The story has been republished in honor of the Halloween season. With...

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...

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