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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

A college student uses a metal nail to break off a piece of wax concentrate before inhaling its vapor to get high Sept. 10. Earwax-like marijuana concentrates have been known to elicit extreme highs and, sometimes, psychotic behavior, according to Special Agent Randy Ladd of the Denver Division of the DEA.

Learning to Concentrate

Rose Wagner October 25, 2019

Felix, a college junior, sits on the edge of a black leather couch in his friend’s house, surrounded by a collection of recycled furniture, vintage plates and discarded knicknacks. An abandoned lightsaber...

Both the men's and women's cross-country teams have been practicing without a head coach, and have still found success this season.

Cross country coach leaves, but not without a plan

Alexander Mccall October 24, 2019

With cross-country head coach Kevin Licht leaving the season early, the team is hoping to keep their season on track. Although he had always thought of the team as his family, students said issues with...

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.

Police chief offers updates on assaults

Emma Ruby October 24, 2019

Students and university police alike are still waiting for answers nearly a month after the arrest of a Loyola exchange student jailed in connection with a sexual battery that took place at the Boot Bar...

Director of Forensic Chemistry Anna Duggar demonstrates a forensic blood spatter examination and analysis. Duggar is a blood spatter analysis expert who worked alongside various police department crime scene labratories and teaches forensic analysis at Loyola.

Professor’s crime scene experience bleeds out into teaching

Sofia Mongillo October 24, 2019

As a young girl growing up in New Orleans, Anna Duggar never expected to find herself in the midst of crime scenes examining trails of blood. Though she had a passion for science at a young age, the idea...

Hard Rock cranes demolished, recovery top priority

Jillian Oddo October 20, 2019

The two cranes that affected businesses and activities in Downtown New Orleans have finally come down. After it was rescheduled from Saturday, Oct. 19, the demolition of the two Hard Rock cranes happened...

Businesses and residents affected by Hard Rock Hotel Collapse

Tess Rowland October 19, 2019

Construction worker Aldo was thankful that he had the day off Saturday, October 12. Just after 9:00 a.m., the Hard Rock Hotel construction site that he had been working on collapsed, leaving many of his...

Comic Strips

Comic Strips

Avery Hodge October 15, 2019

  “Boot” “Half and Half”

NEW ORLEANS FASHION WEEK 2019

2019 Fashion Week takes New Orleans by Storm

Tess Rowland October 14, 2019

This year New Orleans Fashion Week celebrated its ninth season, and featured the work of over 50 designers in the region. Models graced the stage at the New Orleans Board of Trade with well-crafted and...

The Hard Rock Hotel collapsed early Saturday morning on October 12, 2019. Photo credit: Andres Fuentes

Two dead in Hard Rock Hotel collapse

Andres Fuentes October 13, 2019

Search and rescue teams resume their work this morning as they look for one missing construction worker in the Hard Rock Hotel wreckage on the corner of North Rampart and Canal Street. Two people are now...

Satsuma's omelet with avocado toast and smoked salmon with tomatoes and spinach sits on a plate on a Sunday morning. This is a go-to for many restaurant patrons. Photo credit: Valerie Cronenbold

Best Brunch in Town: College Edition

Valerie Cronenbold October 13, 2019

In addition to its thriving nightlife and booze culture, New Orleans is every foodie's paradise. And there's no better way to recover from a night out than a delicious brunch in the morning. Check out...

One dead in Hard Rock Hotel collapse

Lily Cummings and Andres Fuentes October 12, 2019

One person is dead, and 19 injured after a building collapsed located at Rampart and Canal street. All 19 are in stable condition. The collapse happened around 9:00 AM Saturday morning, officials said. That...

JC's Declassified School Survival Guide: Music Festivals

JC’s Declassified School Survival Guide: Music Festivals

Jc Canicosa October 12, 2019

In a university full of SoundCloud rappers, eccentric professors and school budget cuts, JC Canicosa — that’s me — and the Wolf try to do the impossible: create a guide that will help...

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