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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

A Pakistani child plays with a sheep bought to be sacrificed on the upcoming Muslims' festival Eid-al-Adha, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Muslims all over the world celebrate the three-day festival Eid-al-Adha, by sacrificing sheep, goats, and cows to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham to Christians and Jews) to sacrifice his son, Ismail, on God's command. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)

Eid Al Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice

Valeria Kawas September 18, 2015
For Muslims around the world, a major Islamic celebration called Eid Al Adha is fast approaching.
Freshmen and seniors from last year's first-year retreat pose for a photo at the Fountainbleau State Park. This year, the retreat will be held at the same location.

The first-year retreat will be a time to bond for freshmen

Jamal Melancon September 11, 2015
It's that time of the years again, when Loyola's freshmen join the upperclassmen for a little escape from the monotony of school life to go to the first-year retreat.
Jewish community welcomes a new year

Jewish community welcomes a new year

Jason Lahatte September 11, 2015
The Jewish community around the world will ring in the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah, this month.

Loyola professor will host a webinar

September 9, 2015
Adil Khan, Islamic studies assistant professor, is hosting a free webinar titled "The Muslims Around You" for those who want to learn more about the Western Muslim community.
Bread or Stones?

Bread or Stones?

Jessica Molina September 4, 2015
"Bread or Stones" is a campaign that will be launched in early 2016 to fight child poverty in Louisiana.
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Local Islamic leaders and archbishop to host forum at Loyola

Andrew Callaghan September 4, 2015
A group of New Orleans-based Islamic spiritual leaders, imams, have invited Loyola students and faculty to engage in an open-forum discussion about the Islamic faith in Nunemaker Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m..
A view of the inside of the Holy Name of Jesus Church during the celebration of the Mass of Holy Spirit. The mass is a traditional Eucharistic celebration that Loyola organizes for faculty and students at the opening of each school year.

Loyola community to come together for the Mass of the Holy Spirit

Andrew Callaghan September 4, 2015
The Loyola community will gather at the Holy Name of Jesus Church at 11:30 a.m on Sept. 10 to celebrate the beginning of this new school year at the Mass of the Holy Spirit.

Social justice film contest seeks undergrad submissions

Chasity Pugh August 28, 2015
The contest invites college undergraduates to participate by creating short films covering topics such as poverty, race and gender, human life issues and rights, as well as environmental issues.
Brendan Dodd, management senior, poses with children during the summer 2015 Iggy Vols trip in Dagriga, Belize. The volunteers spent their time teaching children and learning about the culture

Belize Summer Camp celebrates 25 years

Chasity Pugh August 28, 2015
Ignacio Volunteers embarked on a month-long service trip this past summer to a town called Dangriga, in Belize, to participate in the annual Belize Summer Camp.

The city remembers Katrina through prayer and service

Jordan Fountaine August 28, 2015
For the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the city organized several events to reflect on the loss and destruction caused by the storm.
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