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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Volleyball team wins big

Matthew Richards, Staff Writer September 8, 2023

The Loyola volleyball team has started strong this season, carrying a 9-3 record into conference play, highlighted by a seven game winning streak and an upset victory of three sets to one over the previously...

Are you a Buddig buddy or a Biever believer?

Are you a Buddig buddy or a Biever believer?

Kloe Witt, News Editor September 8, 2023

As freshmen prepare to enter their first year at Loyola, there are two options for their new on campus home: Biever or Buddig Hall. Both of these have pros and cons but as I’m entering my sophomore...

SGA members with University President Xavier Cole after the cabinet and senators inauguration on Sept. 1, 2023. The inauguration is an annual event for new members to officially take on their new positions.

SGA host annual inauguration for cabinet and senators

Kloe Witt, News Editor September 8, 2023

Loyola’s Student Government Association held an inauguration ceremony to swear in the Cabinet and Senate into their new positions. The ceremony was an open to the public event at Holy Name of Jesus...

Professor Naomi Yavneh chats with grad student Adele Colson at death penalty awareness week event on Sept. 12, 2023. Sr. Helen Prejean spoke at the event.

Death penalty awareness week at Loyola

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor September 7, 2023

Death Penalty Education and Advocacy Week At Loyola is taking place September 7 through 14. Throughout the week, Loyola will be hosting numerous events and speakers to raise awareness on the importance...

A sign which reads Always Striving for More.

Internship and job fair next week

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor September 7, 2023

Local companies and opportunities will be visiting Loyola’s campus for an internship and part-time job fair. This fair is an opportunity for students to explore opportunities in their field, boost...

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Loyola organizations host clean up event

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor September 7, 2023

Loyola’s dining team, Sodexo, the environmental program, and Students for Environmental Action will be hosting a volunteer program for World Cleanup Day at The Fly. The social action program, World...

A group of Tulane and Loyola students hold signs facing the anti-LGBTQIA+ protestors.

Loyola, Tulane students unite against anti-LGBTQIA+ protesters

Melody Newsome, Breaking News Editor September 1, 2023

Loyola and Tulane students joined forces to counterprotest an anti-LGBTQIA+ group outside Tulane’s campus on Freret street Friday afternoon around 1 p.m. The group held signs that read “Homo sex...

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Students continue to have trouble with financial aid

Ecoi Lewis, Assistant Sections Editor September 1, 2023

Some Loyola Students are frustrated by ongoing issues with financial aid this semester. According to Rachel Hoormann, vice president of marketing and communications, the financial office has been dealing...

Students work in Loyolas Student Government Associations hub on Aug. 29. SGA confirmed the presidents cabinet over the summer.

SGA cabinet confirmed over summer

Lizzy Hadley, Staff Writer September 1, 2023

Loyola’s Student Government Association confirmed their president's cabinet in the summer, after an original delay until September of this year. SGA president, Makayla Hawkins, stated that Cabinet...

University president Xavier Cole in his office. Cole is beginning his first year in this position.

President Cole settles into his first year

Ava Acharya, Senior Staff Writer September 1, 2023

If you’re walking across Loyola’s campus, you’re likely to run into the university’s new president, Xavier Cole. And, these meetings are no accident. “The goal is to really get to know our...

Loyola adapts to enrollment challenges

Loyola adapts to enrollment challenges

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor September 1, 2023

As college enrollment decreases nationwide, Loyola has been no exception. With fewer students filling the classrooms, admissions faculty are developing plans to combat this issue. Enrollment at Loyola...

Waitlisted students line up outside a classroom door.  Current waitlist lengths vary, with some reaching over 10 in queue for required courses.

Students struggle to enroll in core and required classes

Kloe Witt, News Editor August 25, 2023

Journalism student Frankie Esteves is filled with stress this semester as he’s entering his junior year with a devastating red box on his planned schedule reading the one word he hoped would disappear:...

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