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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

(LEFT TO RIGHT) Stephanie Hotard A’04, director of annual giving, Kristen Himmelberg, English writing senior and Front Page Editor for The Maroon, and Kimberly Knox  A’04, unpack boxes of medical equipment during Wolves on the Prowl. On Sunday, Nov. 3, the pop-up dental clinic set up by students, faculty and alumni, served nearly 800 people in need, according to the Louisisana Dental Association.

Set the world on fire

NIA PORTER November 8, 2013

While some may prefer to volunteer from the frontlines, Loyola students and alumni took a more behind-the-scenes approach at service that helped improve the smiles of over 800 New Orleans residents. Loyola...

Brief: Pope removes over-indulgent archbishop

Associated Press October 31, 2013

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis expelled German Archbishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst, from his diocese on Wednesday Oct. 23. The Vatican said the bishop was leaving pending the outcome of a church...

Visiting expert from New England lectures on Jewish history

JESSICA DEBOLD October 31, 2013

An expert on American Judaism traveled from Boston to New Orleans as a part of Loyola's free public fall Jewish studies lecture. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Loyola hosted John Sarna, the Joseph H. & Belle...

Brief: London professor will shed light on religious cult wars

The Maroon October 31, 2013

"Stepping Out of the Ivory Tower: Social Science as a Weapon in the Cult Wars" by professor emerita of sociology is a free public lecture. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at 7 p.m. in Nunemaker Auditorium,...

Wolves on the Prowl embraces Jesuit ‘floss’ophy

JESSICA DEBOLD and JESSICA DEBOLD October 31, 2013

An array of Loyola volunteers are going to work together to set up a free dental clinic ready to serve more than 1,000 people in New Orleans. This year for Wolves on the Prowl, Loyola's national day of...

Students await instruction after arriving at Fountainbleau State Park in Mandeville, La., for the biannual Awakening retreat. The retreat had undergone several changes after the threat of a tropical storm led to it being postponed in the interest of safety.

Storm forces Awakening Retreat to relocate

KATIE COLLIER October 24, 2013

The biannual Awakening retreat was postponed two weeks due to Tropical Storm Karen, causing disruptions in plans and changes in numbers. The retreat, initially planned for the weekend of Friday, Oct....

Archbishop Philip M. Hannan carries a concentration camp survivor while he serves as a chaplain in World War II.  Hannan was New Orleans Archbishop for 46 years.“The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots

Exhibit showcases the life of Archbishop Hannan

KATHERINE CAREY October 24, 2013

An exhibit dedicated to the 100 year anniversary of New Orleans Archbishop Philip M. Hannan, a World War II veteran and confidant to the president, opened to the public in the French Quarter on Saturday,...

Brief: Visiting professor to give lecture on history of Judaism

The Maroon October 24, 2013

A visiting professor from Boston, Ma., will lecture on "American Jewish History Backwards and Forwards", Wednesday, Oct. 30, Jonathan Sarna, the Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun professor of American Jewish...

Brief: Law school event lets its audience act as jurors

The Maroon October 24, 2013

On Friday Nov. 8, the College of Law will host former federal prosecutor, Mark Osler and Chicago-based public defender Jeanne Bishop, to present a modern interpretation of Jesus Christ's trial and sentencing. The...

Middle East peace studies experts visit Loyola

Middle East peace studies experts visit Loyola

The Maroon October 24, 2013

John Toll, professor of Islamic History at Georgetown University, speaks with Harry Batts, political science junior, following the Middle East Peace Studies event on Thursday, Oct. 16. The event included...

Tulane University guest speaker Michelle Alexander discusses hyper-incarceration and discrimination with an attendee from her lecture about her book, “The New Jim Crow.” Alexander’s presentation highlighted what she said are the injustices of capital punishment, especially in New Orleans. “I am absolutely thrilled that I inspired students to fight against hyper-incarceration,” she said.

Project advocates for changing youth incarceration

SHAMARA KING October 2, 2013

Discourse about high incarceration rates in the U.S., specifically in Louisiana, inspired Loyola students to bring a brand new initiative to campus. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Michelle Alexander discussed...

Two new saints announced

Associated Press October 2, 2013

Pope John Paul II waves as he crosses St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, in this photo taken on April 23, 1997. Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be declared saints on Sunday, April 27, 2014. Pope...

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