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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Brief: Biology student recieves research grant

The Maroon March 7, 2013

Environmental Science junior Jenny Simon recently received a $2,500 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program grant from the Louisiana Sea grant College Program. Simon is collaborating with biology...

SGAs proposed constitution cuts the number  of elected representatives by more than half

SGA’s proposed constitution cuts the number of elected representatives by more than half

LUCY DIECKHAUS and LUCY DIECKHAUS March 7, 2013

The Student Government Association is slashing the number of elected senators and increasing the number of appointed positions as part of a secretly-drafted revision to its constitution. SGA members debated...

Philosophy senior Joshua Washington and philosophy sophomore Andrew Vincent discuss French philosophy with Professor Emeritus of philosophy at Denison University, Ronald Santoni. The American Philosophical Association conference hosted over 200 academic seminars and presentations by influential university educators.

Philosophy club to extend their activities to the city

Jessica DeBold March 7, 2013

A conference has prompted Loyola faculty and students to begin bringing philosophy to New Orleans' primary and secondary schools. On Tuesday, Feb. 19 and Wednesday, Feb. 20, Loyola hosted a conference...

SGA uses executive session as private forum

LUCY DIECKHAUS March 7, 2013

A new proposed constitution was drafted behind closed doors during an executive session, a little known tactic, used at Loyola Student Government Association meetings. The SGA by-laws address executive...

Early warnings serve as a reminder

LUCY DIECKHAUS March 7, 2013

Psychology sophomore Lexa Lake will not be missing class anytime soon. Lake received an early warning because of irregular attendance. Although she did not believe she should have received an early warning,...

Law school sponsors race

ALICIA SERRANO March 7, 2013

The Loyola Law School is sponsoring a race to benefit Boys Hope Girls Hope of Greater New Orleans. Race Judicata is a one-mile run/walk and 5 km race being held on Sat., March 9 in Audubon Park. Kelley...

Brief: Teens plead not guilty in rape, abduction

The Maroon March 7, 2013

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Three teenagers accused of abducting, robbing and raping a woman at gunpoint last month have pleaded not guilty to each of the six felony counts against them. The Times-Picayune reports...

Brief: Research turns into business endeavor

The Maroon March 7, 2013

Former Tulane professor Aline Betancourt's recent study of stem cells has led to a partnership with the New Orleans BioInnovation Center in order to commercialize her research, according to City Business. Betancourt...

In this photo, taken on April 18, 2005 and released by the Vatican paper L’Osservatore Romano, cardinals walk in procession to the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican at the beginning of the conclave. This month’s conclave to elect the 266th leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics will have all the trappings of papal elections past, with the added twist that this time around, the current pope is still very much alive.

Pope selection process extensive

FRANCES D'EMILIO March 7, 2013

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Ritual words, uttered in Latin, open and close the secret selection process of the new pope. Here's a look at what happens on the inside. WHO'S INSIDE: Under a rule change by Pope...

Brief: Business burglaries on the rise

The Maroon March 7, 2013

During a 2nd district Comstat meeting on Feb. 27, the New Orleans Police Department stated that thefts have been one of their biggest problems over the past couple of weeks. In fact, the majority of crimes...

Brief: Student brings gun to elementary school

The Maroon March 7, 2013

MONROE, La. (AP) - Police in Monroe say an 8-year-old student brought a loaded .22-caliber pistol to his elementary school. The News-Star reports the incident was reported at about 8:15 a.m. Feb. 4 at...

Brief: Loyola students present documentary

The Maroon March 7, 2013

Loyola history students, along with assistant professor Justin Nystrom, Ph.D., will be presenting their work highlighting lesser-known history of the Gulf Coast at the Southern Labor Studies Association...

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