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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

All students welcome at Awakening

Lauren Saizan September 19, 2014

This fall, Loyola students will gather together at the new permanent home for the Awakening retreat: Fountainebleau State Park in Mandeville. The bi-annual Awakening retreat this year is held from Oct....

Iggy Vols announce South Africa trip

Iggy Vols announce South Africa trip

Zayn Abidin September 19, 2014

Heather Malveaux Loyola is introducing a new Ignacio Volunteer Program in Cape Town, South Africa called The South Africa Experience. The program is set to take place from July 23 to Aug. 8, 2015 and...

Hindu Temple Society accepts all kinds of people

Marc Goudeau September 12, 2014

Marc Goudeau I arrived at the front door of the Hindu Temple Society of Greater New Orleans to meet priest Dr. Bharat Joshi. At the door, I was asked to remove my shoes, where I was  greeted by the...

ALS Ice Bucket  Challenge Discouraged in Catholic Schools

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Discouraged in Catholic Schools

Rebeca Trejo September 12, 2014

AP Photo/Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Greg Lehman AP Photo/The Courier, Andrew Buckley The Ice Bucket Challenge is a popular social media trend that has recently become controversial. The challenge,...

Spark living starts the year off giving back to their community through service

September 4, 2014

The Spark themed living community hosts  40 freshmen who share not only a living space for a year, but also a passion for volunteering. Starting in 2011, this program was designed for first-year students...

One community, under God

One community, under God

Mary Ann Staes September 4, 2014

In the beginning of the school year, there are new faces to learn, new classes to attend and new books to read, and a yearly tradition at Loyola aims to aid that transition period. Mass of the Holy Spirit...

First year retreat brings freshmen together with Ignatian values

First year retreat brings freshmen together with Ignatian values

Rachel Falls August 28, 2014

Laura Alexander   This year, Loyola is bringing a new twist to an old favorite with new student staff for the annual first-year retreat. The retreat happens on Sept. 12 to 14 at Fontainebleau...

People fall down as they try to form a human pyramid to break the "Dahi handi," an earthen pot filled with curd, an integral part of celebrations to mark Janmashtami in Mumbai, India, Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Janmashtami is the festival that marks the birth of Hindu god Krishna.

Krishna tradition results in death of children

Katherine Collier August 28, 2014

An ancient Hindu tradition has recently come under fire for the dangers it poses to the lives of young children. Every August, Hindus across India celebrate the birthday of Krishna, a Hindu deity, by...

Religion Abroad: Four students share their experiences

Staff August 22, 2014

Marion Boreros — Argentina             Argentina is a country rich with religious culture and influence. Churches are on every corner and Catholic...

Column: Growing in spirit from orientation to graduation

CALTLIN VANDERWOLF May 1, 2014

I was an engaged member of my spiritual community before I came to college, yet nothing has been healthier for my personal growth than coming to Loyola and exploring its spiritual circles. I wouldn't...

Lousiana scraps state book proposal

The Associated Press April 23, 2014

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Republican Rep. Thomas Carmody said on Monday, April 21 that he's scrapping his proposal to name the Bible as Louisiana's official state book. The Shreveport lawmaker told the...

A woman kneels with a sign around her neck to bring attention to the treatment of homeless individuals at the Way of the Cross/Way of Justice Procession on Friday, April 18 in the Central Business District. Many people attending the procession used the event to raise awareness about problems they saw in their communities.

A Good Friday for protest

ZACH BRIEN April 23, 2014

A man speaks at an open microphone about social justice issues on Friday, April 18 in the Central Business Disrict. The procession began in front of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and ended at Woldenberg...

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