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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Religious minorities in Syria feel threatened

Religious minorities in Syria feel threatened

Zayn Abidin, Staff Writer November 13, 2014

Minorities are being mistreated and victimized at a rapidly increasing rate in Syria, according to Congressman Chris Smith. This is due to a civil war that has devastated Syria for the past two years and...

Babaganoush for all at Hillel

Babaganoush for all at Hillel

Anthony Zaleski November 13, 2014

It might be surrounded by Greek houses, but the Tulane Hillel at The Goldie and Morris Mintz Center for Jewish Life is host to more than ordinary social gatherings.  Tulane Hillel provides a free Friday...

Voodoo is about  more than Halloween

Voodoo is about more than Halloween

Marc Goudeau October 30, 2014

Halloween and the voodoo dolls, gris-gris, shrunken skulls and magic that make up Voodoo folklore in New Orleans would, on a surface level, seem to be the perfect match. Upon arriving at the Voodoo Spiritual...

Sex and the Synod

Sex and the Synod

Katherine Collier October 24, 2014

Many members of the Loyola community say they are hopeful that the Catholic church is starting a new conversation about sex, contraception, divorce and homosexuality, but the final message from the Vatican...

Awakening finds permanent new home

Awakening finds permanent new home

Asia Alvarado October 24, 2014

As a Jesuit university, Loyola prides itself on its mission to care for the whole person. This ideal is incorporated in the many retreats offered throughout the school year. Awakening is one of the leading...

Saving our community

Saving our community

Davis Walden October 3, 2014

Churchgoers were able to see several options for volunteer and service work affiliated with Loyola in at this year’s ministry fair. At the fair, 16 programs were represented in order to provide the...

Soka Gakkai  encourages self-reflection

Soka Gakkai encourages self-reflection

Marc Goudeau September 26, 2014

When someone unfamiliar with Buddhism thinks about this ancient tradition, perhaps they envision a hermetic monk, meditating on top of a mountain under a tree, seeking inner enlightenment and peace, far...

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