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Loyola aims to properly recycle electronic waste

Loyola aims to properly recycle electronic waste

Christopher Nesbit, Webmaster April 4, 2024

To reduce electronic waste, Loyola has partnered with the Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to e-waste recycling. This collaboration offers the responsible...

The students of "Green Roofs are COOL" alongside Director of Environmental Law Marianne Cufone; Back row from left to right: Leila Avery, Michael RIchard, Leonard Khan; Front row from left to right: Erin Gillen, Abby Tamburello, Marianne Cufone, Nikandra Morales, Anna Upman

Students win big with “Green Roofs are COOL”

Dajah Saul, The Wolf Editor April 4, 2024

Director of Environmental Law Marianne Cufone, alongside a team of dedicated Loyola students, collaborated on a new environmental initiative titled “Green Roofs are COOL,” which won $10,000 for a promotional...

Loyola could become Louisiana's next arboretum

Loyola could become Louisiana’s next arboretum

Violet Bucaro, Assistant News Editor April 4, 2024

Seeds have been planted for Loyola’s campus to reach arboretum status for over 25 years; it’s up to administration to water them. Arboretums are a collection of woody plants, generally trees, that...

A graphic explaining the logistics of district heating and cooling, which is a sustainable system implemented at Loyola.

Loyola puts sustainability first with district heating, cooling

Frankie Esteves, Associate Producer April 4, 2024

Although students were greeted with a maze of construction at the return of the spring semester, many were unaware that the tangle of pipes blocking their way would some day keep them cool as they slept. The...

Jackie Mutter carries recycling bins in the Danna Center courtyard.
Courtesy of Jackie Mutter

Students innovate and create with the earth in mind

Rodrigo Delgado Jr., Assistant Photo Editor April 4, 2024

Loyola University New Orleans is an environment that is home to many students that actively strive to make a change. Whether this change be personally or professionally, these students go above and beyond...

Man dumping beads into an ArcGNO bin.

Nine eco-friendly organizations in the Big Easy

Gabbee Bonura, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

Glass Half Full, Keep Louisiana Beautiful, ArcGNO, The Grounds Krewe, Realcycle, NolaCans4Food, Vintage Green Review, ricRACK, and SOUL Nola are nine non-profit organizations in New Orleans that work towards...

Plants hang in Monroe's rooftop greenhouse on April 22, 2022. The environment program hosted events to celebrate Earth Week.

Azby Greenhouse turns 10

Dajah Saul, The Wolf Editor April 4, 2024

Make way, Loyola — an anniversary is in the works! Loyola’s Azby Greenhouse, located on the roof of Monroe Hall, is celebrating 10 years since its opening later this year. The Azby Greenhouse has...

Professor and costume designer Kacie Thomassie instructs student about fabric scraps.

Sewing Sustainability: Costume Shop promotes sustainable fashion culture

Isabella Castillo, Sports Editor April 4, 2024

While sewing, cutting, and constructing the theater department’s custom wardrobe, the crew behind the Loyola Costume Shop also works to cultivate a conscious fashion culture within Loyola. Working...

Flowers in the sculpture garden in between Marquette and Bobet Halls. Professor Mark Tobler has plans to create pollination gardens in this area.

Professor plans for a greener Loyola

Violet Bucaro, Assistant News Editor March 31, 2024

Loyola is making efforts to make the campus more green, according to biology professor Mark Tobler. The community gardens, which are funded by SGA to grow food for Iggy's Cupboard, are maintained by...

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University announces new VP of enrollment

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief March 27, 2024

Following the departure of Nathan Ament, Loyola welcomes Anthony E. Jones to serve as the vice president of enrollment beginning on May 13. In an email to the university, Xavier Cole, university president,...

Loyola student Kaleigh Barrilleaux (right) react to Bachelor Joey Graziadei's proposal to Kelsey Anderson at The Boot on March 25, 2024.

New Orleans local wins final rose from “The Bachelor”

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print March 26, 2024

Kelsey Anderson, a New Orleans local, received a final rose and engagement ring from Bachelor Joey Graziadei on the final episode of "The Bachelor" yesterday. Graziadei revealed he will move to New Orleans...

Diamond Dixon and Rowan Sawyer celebrate their win for SGA president and vice president, on Loyola's Peace Quad. March 25, 2024.

2024-25 SGA president and vice president announced

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital March 25, 2024

Juniors Diamond Dixon and Rowan Sawyer have been announced as Student Government Association’s president and vice president for 2024-2025 school year. The ticket ran on a seven pillar plan for “a...

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