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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Brief: Interfaith lectures start this October

September 19, 2013

Co-sponsored by the Loyola Institute for Ministry and The Catholic Book Store, "Eden House" a two-year residential program for women who have been commercially and sexually exploited will be discussed...

Farah Alkhafaf, psychology freshman, eats lunch during the Tuesday window. Alkhafaf is a Muslim originally from Iraq.

Community discusses Islam 12 years after 9/11

JESSICA DEBOLD September 12, 2013

Wednesday, Sept. 11, signified the twelfth anniversary of an attack that changed the course of U.S. immediate history. Students and experts on Islam disscussed the question of the current state of prejudice...

A firefighter stands near the entrance of the 9/11 Memorial in New York. Memorials were held across the U.S. for those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks

Editorial: We must stop prejudice against Islam

The Maroon September 12, 2013

A member of our staff was having a conversation with his mother and another individual. When the individual asked where his mother was from, she said she was from Israel, and the individual backed away...

Brief: AIDS walk scheduled in Audubon park

The Maroon September 12, 2013

On Sunday, Sept. 29, Audubon Park and the streets of Uptown New Orleans will host the largest 24th annual AIDS awareness event in Louisiana. The event benefits NO/AIDS Task Force. Registration begins...

Brief: Freshmen will retreat this weekend

The Maroon September 12, 2013

Freshmen Retreat will take place at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, La., this weekend Sept. 13 through Sept. 15. With this retreat, University Mission and Ministry gives freshmen students an opportunity...

Brief: Gospel music festival free to the public

The Maroon September 12, 2013

The Office of Black Catholic Ministries, the Family Life Apostolate, the Institute for Black Catholic Studies and Xavier University campus ministry are partnering to put on a free and open to the public...

U.N. experts investigate alleged chemical weapon strikes outside Damascus, Syria. Following two years of war in Syria, global leaders have been attempting  peace negotiations.

Syria agrees to surrender chemical weapons to prevent U.S. involvement

LORI HINNANT September 12, 2013

BEIRUT (AP) - The U.S. and France pushed for a tough U.N. resolution on Tuesday, Sept. 10., to ensure Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime turns over its chemical weapons stockpile, but Assad's ally...

Brief: Loyola joins pope in prayer for Syria

The Maroon September 5, 2013

Pope Francis has declared Saturday, Sept. 7, a day of prayer and fasting dedicated to the need for peace in Syria and peace around the world for all Catholics. Pope Francis has also invited members of...

LUCAP plans to build & serve

SHAMARA KING September 5, 2013

The Loyola University Community Action Program has met and prepared for the fall semester with plans to give students the opportunity to do anything from volunteering, to building, to protesting. LUCAP...

Reverend gets Hero Award

MARY GRACI September 5, 2013

Rev. Chad Gilbert sat anxiously by the phone as he awaited the doctor's call that would tell him whether or not he could save his mother's life. Chad donated 60 percent of his liver to his mother, Tina...

Brief: Congress vote on potential strikes in Syria

Associated Press September 5, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's request for speedy congressional backing of a military strike in Syria advanced Wednesday, Sept. 4, while he left open the possibility he would order retaliation...

Brief: Yamauchi lecture discusses Islamic law

The Maroon September 5, 2013

Adil Khan, Loyola professor of Islamic studies, will discuss the church and state according to Islam. Khan's presentation is a part of the Yamauchi Lecture Series. The series began in 1985 to commemorate...

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