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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

New Orleans activist reflects on a life in social justice

Rae Walberg February 7, 2020

Lifetime activist Malik Rahim has made his Algiers home a personal museum of his life in social justice. The living room walls are covered with posters of his past campaigns, ranging from the Louisiana...

Loyola science professor Philip Bucolo conducts research in Antartica at Palmer Station. Bucolo's studies include aquatic community ecology. Courtesy of Philip Bucolo.

Loyola professors speak up about science change

Gabriella Killett February 7, 2020

When biology professor Paul Barnes was appointed to the United Nations Environment Programme Environmental Effects Assessment Panel in 2014 and was tasked with informing officials about scientific research...

A not in service streetcar speeds by on St Charles Avenue. Loyola's Department of Student Life and Ministry is now providing jazzy passes for the streetcar. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Free public transit passes offered to students

Shamaria Bell February 6, 2020

Available for all students but meant for those in need, the Department of Student Life and Ministry is offering free one-day Jazzy Passes. Coordinator of Campus Recreation Daniel Harris said the main...

Protestors gather on St. Charles after Trump acquittal

Brendan Heffernan February 5, 2020

Protestors gathered on St. Charles Avenue Wednesday night to protest the impeachment acquittal of President Donald Trump. Protestors of all ages lined the busy street chanting, "Dump Trump!” and "Lock...

A student adjusts the volume dial on a mixer. The music industry college offers a mix of music and business classes for its students.

Music industry students learn the business of making beats

Erin Haynes, Assistant Life and Times Section Editor February 5, 2020

No matter how amazing the song is, it’s all about who you know to make it heard. Loyola’s School of Music Industry students face the music and learn what it takes to be a creative entrepreneur in the...

Dance team wins fourth straight conference title

Andres Fuentes February 3, 2020

The Wolf Pack dance team makes room for another championship banner, as the program earned the Southern States Athletic Conference title for the fourth year in a row. On Feb. 1, the Loyola squad defeated...

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Editorial: They dropped the case, but we won’t forget

JC Canicosa February 2, 2020

The Loyola community is reeling at the news that the Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro Jr. dropped the sexual battery charges against the former Loyola exchange student who was arrested...

Three students pictured. Three tattoos pictured.

Loyola community tells the stories behind their body art

Hannah Renton, Social Media Coordinator February 1, 2020

Self expression comes in many forms whether that be hair color, piercings, or clothing. One of the most popular forms of this expression is tattoos. Within this decade, tattoos have become more and more...

NOPD arrests suspect in shooting death near Bruno's, TJ Quills

NOPD arrests suspect in shooting death near Bruno’s, TJ Quills

Rose Wagner January 29, 2020

New Orleans police officers arrested a 21-year-old yesterday in connection with the shooting and death of a 20-year-old near the corner of Maple Street and several popular college bars earlier this month. Alec...

Outside of the The Boot Bar and Grill

Charges dropped against former Loyola exchange student in sexual battery case

Erin Snodgrass January 28, 2020

The Orleans Parish District Attorney has dropped the sexual battery charges against former Loyola exchange student, Carlos Peña Cifuentes. Ken Daley, Orleans Parish District Attorney spokesman, said...

Photo illustration by Michael Bauer. Photo credit: Michael Bauer

90% of domestic violence cases dropped in Orleans Parish

Sofia Mongillo January 27, 2020

More than 90% of domestic violence cases are dropped by prosecutors in Orleans Parish according to a report presented to New Orleans City Council last month. The conviction rate for cases that do make...

Different varieties of king cake sit in a line at King Cake Hub. This was just a small selection available.

King Cake Hub brings king cake fans together

Cristian Orellana January 22, 2020

With forty six days left until Mardi Gras and King Cake Hub now having 50 varieties, it seems only natural to ask natural to ask the owner, Will Samuels, what’s his favorite kind. “It’s like picking...

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