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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

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Opinion: Gay Panic Defenses must be banned in Louisiana

September 28, 2019
*content warning: Transphobia, Homophobia, Violence
Loyola alumn, Jessica Molina, pours her homebrewed beer Molina at the 10th annual NOLA on Tap beer festival. Photo credit: Hannah Renton

Festival brews business for local breweries

Daniel Schwalm September 28, 2019

Beer lovers and animal lovers alike gathered in City Park over the weekend to appreciate beer, dogs, music and more beer at the 10th annual NOLA on Tap festival. The festival, which featured more than...

Café Reconcile employees talk right before closing time on Sept. 13th. Café Reconcile has many programs for underprivileged youth in New Orleans. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Café Reconcile serves food and new beginnings for community members

Rosha'E Gibson September 27, 2019

New Orleans is host to a variety of special places to eat, but none bring more to the table or have more on their plate than Café Reconcile. At face value, the restaurant may appear to be like...

Statue of Jesus that stands at the front of Loyola on Sept. 24. The statue symbolizes Loyolas catholic identity and mission.  Michael Bauer/The Maroon.

Mission Priority Examen asks Loyola to reaffirm Jesuit ideals

Erin Snodgrass September 27, 2019

By the end of this school-year, Loyola will have to answer two vital questions: Does it want to stay a Jesuit Catholic institution; and if so, what are two to four initiatives it will pledge to prioritize...

Carlos Pena Cifuentes was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 21 for sexual battery. He was released on bond of $3,500. Photo credit: Courtesy of New Orleans Police

Sexual assault suspect released on bond

Erin Snodgrass September 26, 2019

Editor's Note: The District Attorney has subsequently refused charges in this case. Click here for the most up-to-date information. The Loyola foreign exchange student arrested Saturday, Sept. 21...

Parade-goer blows bubbles in the 48th Southern Decadence Parade. The event celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. Photo credit: Hannah Renton

Decadence shows ‘pride without prejudice,’ takes over French Quarter

Caitlyn Reisgen and Hannah Renton September 22, 2019

Southern Decadence is a five-day-long event that takes place every year on Labor Day weekend. Now in its 48th year, Southern Decadence has transformed from a small gathering celebrating LGBTQ+ pride, to...

New Orleans Police arrested Carlos Pena Cifuentes on Sept. 21, 2019, in investigation of a sexual battery that occurred at The Boot Bar and Grill.

Loyola student arrested in connection with sexual battery released on bond

September 21, 2019

**SEPT. 23 UPDATE: The Loyola exchange student arrested Saturday in connection with the most recent sexual battery at The Boot Bar and Grill, is out on bond. Carlos Pena Cifuentes, 21, posted $3,500...

A woman walks by The Boot Bar and Grill while people mill around outside on Sept. 10. The Boot is the site of a recent sexual battery, in addition to the starting point of two recent sexual assaults. Photo credit: Andres Fuentes

Sexual battery at The Boot, third incident linked to the bar this semester

Erin Snodgrass September 20, 2019

After an incident of sexual battery occurred at The Boot Bar and Grill early Friday morning, Loyola police are once again warning students to be cautious. In an email sent to the Loyola community, Chief...

Photo credit: Tess Rowland

Music and Concert Calendar: Fall 2019

Valerie Cronenbold September 20, 2019
The music acts performing in New Orleans this fall 2019 are a diverse array of acts for fans of all genres.
The outside of The Old Absinthe House bustles on the corner of Bienville Street and Bourbon Street on Sept. 10. The bar is among the oldest bars in the city. Photo credit: Gabriella Killett

History resonates throughout the oldest bars in New Orleans

Gabriella Killett September 20, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q9crTYQo_s&feature=youtu.be   While stumbling up and down Bourbon Street, the stereotypical New Orleans barhopper with a hand grenade in one hand and a daiquiri...

In this April 19, 2017, file photo, Cokie Roberts speaks during the opening ceremony for Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Roberts, a longtime political reporter and analyst at ABC News and NPR has died, ABC announced Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.  She was 75. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Photo credit: Associated Press

New Orleans native, political journalist Cokie Roberts dies at 75

Associated Press September 17, 2019

New Orleans native, Emmy award winner and national political journalist Cokie Roberts died in Washington earlier today from breast cancer complications. She was 75. She was diagnosed with breast cancer...

Trays of crabs sit on the counter of Deanies Seafood Market. Deanies was not affected by the new seafood bill due to selling local shrimp and crawfish. Photo credit: Cody Downey

New seafood bill leaves business owners with a fishy taste in their mouths

Cody Downey September 17, 2019

A new seafood bill is causing local restaurants to tell customers just how local their seafood is. Signed by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on June 19, House Bill 335 requires restaurants that sell...

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