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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

NOPD arrests burglary suspect

Nia Porter February 21, 2013

Several burglaries have taken place around the university area over the past couple of weeks, but they shouldn't be much of a problem any longer according to the New Orleans Police Department. The suspected...

Brief: Mississippi ratifies 13th Amendment

Maroon Staff February 21, 2013

Mississippi officially ratified the 13th Amendment, the amendment to end slavery, on Feb. 7, according to the Clarion-Ledger in Jackson, MS. The state voted to ratify the amendment in 1995, receiving...

Brief: Crescent City Connection tolls approved

Maroon Staff February 21, 2013

According to the Times-Picayune, the vote to approve a 20-year extension of the Crescent City Connection tolls was upheld. The vote was upheld on Tuesday, Feb. 19 "following a partial recount Saturday...

Brief: Student Government Association looks for bands to do battle

Maroon Staff February 21, 2013

Student Government Association in partner with UPB is looking for Loyola student bands to participate in Battle of the Bands Competition on March 15 in the Peace Quad. The winner of Battle of Bands will...

Former mayor pleads not guilty

MICHAEL KUNZELMAN February 21, 2013

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he accepted more than $200,000 in bribes plus free trips and other gratuities in exchange for helping contractors secure...

Pack News for February 8, 2013

Pack News February 9, 2013

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We asked students what parades they want to see as New Orleans kicks off Mardi Gras. Micah tells you the top 5 things you didn't know about Mardi Gras and Olivia discusses...

Pack News for February 1, 2013

Pack News February 6, 2013

The Baltimore Ravens take on the San Francisco 49ers right here in New Orleans this Sunday at Super Bowl XLVII. Students discuss their excitement while James Lambert gives us his commentary on New Orleans...

Construction on Monroe Hall continues. The first phase of construction on Monroe Hall is expected to be completed by December 2013.

Campus construction to finish in next two years

TAYLOR DENSON January 31, 2013

Evan LaBranche has spent a lot of time in Monroe Hall during her four years at Loyola. Because she frequents the building regularly, LaBranche, psychology and pre-med senior, is now encountering the hassles...

Professor Emeritus dies at 86

Professor Emeritus dies at 86

HASANI GRAYSON January 31, 2013

Distinguished English professor Dorothy Harrell Brown died on Jan. 16 at the age of 86.  The 1991 Dux Academicus award winner was the founder of Loyola's women's studies program and the Women's Resource...

Phi Kappa Psi member Jordan Nabizadeh mingles with prospective members at their first round recruitment party on Jan. 25. Fraternities will admit new pledges next week.

Fraternities increase GPA requirement

HANNAH IANNAZZO January 31, 2013

The Interfraternity Council and the Office of Co-Curricular Programs has decided to enforce a 2.5 minimum required GPA for fraternity recruitment. IFC president Alex Krotulski, forensic chemistry senior,...

SGA uses new allocations process

JONATHAN CEPELAK January 31, 2013

Loyola's Student Government Association and its advisers have revamped its allocations process this semester. Logan McCabe, SGA treasurer, said SGA as a whole decided to create a new process because of...

Seat card use at all time high

LUCY DIECKHAUS January 31, 2013

When Tad Walters registered for the spring 2013 semester, a required religion course fit into his schedule. Little did he know, a seat card would hold the key into entering the closed course. Walters,...

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