Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Twelve women hold hands in a circle Friday, Nov. 8, blocking Sixth Street during an immigration reform protest outside Congressman Paul Ryan’s office in Racine, Wis. The new immigration reform Loyola University Community Action Program project at Loyola aims to advocate for the human dignity of U.S. immigrants.

Column: Immigrants deserve fair treatment from U.S.

SAMUEL ROTTMAN November 14, 2013

The current immigration system in the United States is and has been broken for some time now, and it seems that the political climate in Washington, D.C. is finally on the brink of doing something about...

Editorial: Love and respect service workers

The Maroon November 14, 2013

It is a truth universally acknowledged that college students are busy. Sometimes, we get leeway for that. For example, it's acceptable to go to class in sweatpants sometimes after an all-nighter or to...

STEWART SINCLAIR

Column: Questioning values and critical thinking keep us honest

STEWART SINCLAIR November 7, 2013

Last week, the Loyola Society for Civic Engagement held a panel discussing the potential boundaries of what a student or professor can or can not say in a school publication. The title of the discussions...

(Left to right) The Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., music therapy senior Christine Johnson and English writing junior Andrew Ketcham converse at the Dinner with the Jesuits event that took place on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Dinner with the Jesuits was a Loyola Week event that encouraged interaction between Loyola students and Loyola Jesuits.

Editorial: Jesuit identity makes us unique

The Maroon November 7, 2013

This week, we celebrated Loyola Week with events such as the Ignatian Carnival, Dinner with the Jesuits and Dear Loyola pictures. These events are fun and help unite and involve the individuals on this...

Column: Congressional gridlock prevents progress

Column: Congressional gridlock prevents progress

CATE TRINGALI November 7, 2013

"Are you a Democrat or a Republican?" This is that pesky and persistent question that people often ask when talking about politics. It reminds me of the timeless game of tag that everyone plays in grammar...

Letter to the Editor: We can celebrate Christmas whenever we want

MATTHEW HIGGINBOTHAM November 7, 2013

Dear Editor, I remember seeing my first Christmas advertisement outside of the Student Credit Union Oct. 1, stating, "Christmas comes early this year! Apply for your holiday loan today!" Appalled at this...

Letter to the Editor: “22 Jump Street” shooting has made our campus ugly

STEPHANIE MAGRID November 6, 2013

I love that, lately, so many television shows and movies have chosen New Orleans as their shooting location. It makes me proud to live in New Orleans and excited to watch the shows. I truly cannot wait...

CHRISTOPHER BACKES

Column: Social justice is different from charity

CHRISTOPHER BACKES October 31, 2013

At Loyola, most of you may have noticed the perennial call for social justice. Various calls from all corners compete for different agendas. Most times, these causes do not conflict. Occasionally though,...

BRANDI WOZNIAK

Column: Removal of Katrina memorial was disrespectful

BRANDI WOZNIAK October 31, 2013

Editors note: The memorial was returned to its original location after filming ended. So I'm sure by now that everyone saw the new additions to the Academic Quad because of "22 Jump Street." While everyone...

Letter to the Editor: “22 Jump Street” shooting has made our campus ugly

STEPHANIE MAGRID October 31, 2013

I love that, lately, so many television shows and movies have chosen New Orleans as their shooting location. It makes me proud to live in New Orleans and excited to watch the shows. I truly cannot wait...

Editorial: Students shouldn’t be left in the dark

The Maroon October 24, 2013

At the Board of Trustees meeting that took place on Friday, Oct. 18, administration discussed many immediate crises that Loyola is currently facing, including the $7.5 million deficit from the enrollment...

Column: Loyola should reexamine the parking situation

Column: Loyola should reexamine the parking situation

LINDSEY ROUSSELLE October 3, 2013

Let's just say that - hypothetically - I know lots of people who get parking tickets. And that, hypothetically, I am one of them. However, it's odd. I have always bought and used parking passes correctly,...

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