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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Pope Francis kisses a child in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope on Tuesday in an installation Mass simplified to suit his style, but still grand enough to draw princes, presidents, rabbis, muftis and thousands of ordinary people to St. Peter’s Square to witness the inauguration of the first pope from the New World.

Pope Francis emerges as world leader

LESLIE GAMBONI AND NIA PORTER March 22, 2013

For all the excitement Pope Francis has brought to the world stage, he has kept a low profile until his recent election. According to Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, assistant professor of liturgy, catechesis...

Simon Garber, owner of New Orleans Carriage Cab, poses inside a taxi cab with a backseat vending machine in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 19. New Orleans Carriage Cab launched backseat vending machines inside its 250-car fleet that also includes the Yellow-Checker Cab brands.

Taxis undergo improvements

Associate Press March 22, 2013

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - When customers get into some New Orleans taxis, they'll now have the chance to buy a cold beverage during the drive to their destination. New Orleans Carriage Cab launched backseat...

Brief: Monroe Hall closes center stairwell and restrooms

The Maroon March 22, 2013

The days of using the restroom in the stairwell are almost over, as the construction on Monroe Hall is taking the center stairwell out of service. Starting March 21, the old stairwell and its restrooms...

New York works to reduce tobacco users

Associated Press March 22, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - A new proposal would require New York City retailers to keep tobacco products out of sight under a first-in-the-nation proposal aimed at reducing the youth smoking rate, Mayor Michael...

Brief: Res Halls propose new visitation policy

The Maroon March 22, 2013

Residential Life has proposed a new visitation policy for students living on campus. Buddig Hall Area Director, Christina Nielsen, presented to the SGA Senate on March 20 to propose the new policy that...

Man arrested for pornography

Associate Press March 22, 2013

NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - State police say a 60-year-old New Iberia man has been arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography. Troopers said Paul Smith was arrested Monday at his home where...

Second SGA election will be held in April

LUCY DIECKHAUS March 22, 2013

A second SGA election will be held because students rejected two of the Student Government Association's proposed constitutional amendments during a recent election. Loyola students have voted to decline...

Law fraternity raises money for charity

ALICIA SERRANO March 22, 2013

Loyola Law School students are holding a fundraiser on March 25 to benefit the St. Bernard Project. Students from Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity are teaming up with Bruno's Tavern to fundraise for the...

Brief: Trial to decide consequences for gulf spill

Associated Press March 22, 2013

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The owner of the drilling rig that exploded at the outset of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill catastrophe started its defense Monday at a trial designed to determine the disaster's...

Falotico removed from race

HASANI GRAYSON March 22, 2013

After violating three campaign regulations as laid out by SGA's Spring Election Packet, former presidential candidate and current SGA Vice President Michael Falotico was removed from the presidential...

SGA implements new communication policy

LUCY DIECKHAUS March 22, 2013

A new SGA communication policy mandates that senators answer questions solely through email and that senators send all questions to the vice president of communication, who will then email the inquiring...

Brief: Lower employments reported

Associated Press March 22, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - Unemployment rates increased in half of US states in January since December, as employers nationwide added the fewest jobs in seven months. The Labor Department said unemployment rates...

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