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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Brief: Book release honors Jesuit

September 19, 2013

Loyola's Institute for Ministry will celebrate the late Rev. Gerald "Jerry" Fagin, S.J., and the recent release of his new book, "Discovering Your Dream: How Ignatian Spirituality Can Guide Your Life." The...

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...

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...

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...

Archdiocese experiences extra ‘ordain-ary’ summer

SHAMARA KING September 5, 2013

Archbishop Gregory Aymond ordained five men to the Roman Catholic priesthood for the Archdiocese of New Orleans on June 1. The five men were Colin Braud, Travis Clark, Gary Copping, Daniel Green and Jonathan...

Brief: Outstanding students compete for scholarship

The Maroon September 5, 2013

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, Loyola awarded its Ignatian Scholarships for Academic Excellence to nine first-year students with outstanding academic and professional backgrounds. More than 450 students competed....

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...

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