Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Brief: New ordinance to protect animals

The Maroon March 14, 2013

A new city ordinance will now address various animal cruelty issues in New Orleans. District "A" councilmember Susan G. Guidry proposed to change the City Code on the care of domestic and feral animals. "I...

Michael Falotico, executive vice president, Margaret Vienne, vice president of programming, Shannon Donaldson, vice president of communication, and Nicholas Armstrong, chief of staff, preside at an SGA Senate meeting on March 6. Voting on SGA elections and on constitutional referendum took place on Thursday, March 14 and on Friday, March 15.

SGA ballots are unconstitutional

LUCY DIECKHAUS and LUCY DIECKHAUS March 14, 2013

The Student Government Association held an election that was not based on their constitution. SGA elections started Thursday, March 14, at 1 p.m. and closed for the day at 5 p.m. On Friday, March 15,...

Brief: Online predator arrested

The Maroon March 14, 2013

SLIDELL, La. (AP) - Slidell police say a 41-year-old man allegedly used a bakery Facebook page and free cakes to lure a 15-year-old girl into a sexual relationship. Wilmer Segue of Slidell is being held...

Brief: Gamblers pay child support

The Maroon March 14, 2013

HOUMA, La. (AP) - Child support debts cost gamblers in Louisiana casinos more than $806,000 of their winnings last year. Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Suzy Sonnier told...

Brief: Senior class gives scholarship

The Maroon March 14, 2013

The 2013 Loyola University New Orleans Senior Class Giving Committee will be using this year's senior glass gift to award a scholarship for an incoming freshman. Seniors can donate $20.13, in honor of...

Brief: Dux Academicus recipient publishes research

The Maroon March 14, 2013

2012 recipient of the Dux Academicus award Patricia Dorn, Ph.D., recently published new research in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Her research highlights methods that are vital...

Spring Break vacation spots are fun and affordable

VANNIA ZELAYA March 14, 2013

The days are getting sunnier, warmer and longer, and they serve as a reminder that the second biggest break of the semester is right around the corner. With some research assistance from Lonelyplanet.com...

Pack News for March 8, 2013

Pack News March 8, 2013

This week, a CNN Political Strategist talks to students about how she got started in politics. Monroe Hall is not certified as an environmentally friendly building and the National Pan Hellenic Council...

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...

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