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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

A cross in the Peace Quad honors Jesuit priest Ignacio Martin-Baro who was killed in El Salvador on Nov., 16 1989. Martin-Baro and five other Jesuit priests were killed on that day by members of the Salvadoran Army who were trained at the School of the Americas.

University of Central America martyrs to be remembered during a Mass

Andrew Callaghan November 16, 2015

Next week, the Loyola community is coming together to remember the martyrs of University of Central America massacre.During the height of the Salvadorian Civil War in 1989, six Jesuit priests, along with...

FILE - This Nov. 5, 2005 file photo, shows the death chamber at the Southern Ohio Corrections Facility in Lucasville, Ohio. A federal judge ruled Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, that Ohio can shield the identity of people or entities involving in obtaining or using lethal injection drugs for executions, rejecting defense attorneys’ arguments that the information should be disclosed.  (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Death Penalty will be the focus of a lecture

Chasity Pugh November 16, 2015

Death penalty, a topic that has incited many heated debates across the country, is going to be the focus of an upcoming lecture hosted by the Loyola University Community Action Program. The lecture will...

On the Record: Abstract ideas versus concrete experience on marriage

On the Record: Abstract ideas versus concrete experience on marriage

Edward Vacek, S.J., [email protected] November 13, 2015

Recently, Pope Francis concluded a two-year synod, a gathering of bishops, on the topic of contemporary family life. The stand-your-ground conservatives contended with the charge-ahead liberals. Those...

LUCAP hosts movie screenings

Sidney Holmes November 6, 2015

The Loyola University Community Action Program started a new series of events where they show films to reflect their service projects.LUCAP’s project leaders came up with this new series of screenings...

Diwali: The Festival of Lights

Jamal Melancon November 6, 2015

Diwali, often referred to as the Festival of Lights, is an annual five-day Hindu celebration, which usually takes place during the month of October or November.Spiritually, it celebrates light’s...

Enrollment is on the rise in NOLA Catholic high schools

Nick Ducote November 4, 2015

A recent study showed that the rise of ACT scores and quality of public school education in New Orleans has forced many locals to question if private schools are worth it. However, private schools...

Opening Mass to lead the Loyola Week

Nicholas Morea October 30, 2015

In true Jesuit tradition, Loyola Week is set to begin with a special Opening Mass.Ken Weber, university minister for liturgy and music, is in charge of the Mass and talked about its uniqueness."The festive...

Families prepare to pick their pumpkins for the upcoming Halloween holiday. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

The connection between Halloween and religion

Marie Simoneaux October 30, 2015

“Put the hallow back in Halloween” might sound like nothing more than a jab at the "Christ back in Christmas" campaign that pops up every year, but there may be truth in the statement. While most...

The opening mass for Loyola Week takes place on the front lawn of the university. The week celebrates Loyolas catholic and Jesuit identity.

Loyola Week to celebrate Jesuit identity

Valeria Kawas October 23, 2015

  Office of Mission and Ministry, in collaboration with the Student Government Association, is coming together to celebrate Loyola Week with the Loyola community. The event will be held...

In My Opinion: Loyola lacks a thriving Catholic life

In My Opinion: Loyola lacks a thriving Catholic life

Maureen Kelly, [email protected] October 21, 2015

It has been proposed to discontinue the Catholic Studies minor, and reduce funding for the Religious Studies major. Considering their centrality to the mission of having a Jesuit education, it seems unreasonable...

People celebrate pagan pride day with food. The event will take place in Washington Square Park on Oct. 10. Photo credit: Courtesy of Ty Siddiqui and Emily Snyder

Pagan Pride Day to celebrate its third anniversary

Nicholas Morea October 2, 2015
Unique rituals and practices from the pagan religions will be at the forefront on the upcoming annual Pagan Pride Day, to be held at the Washington Square park.
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