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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

The Loyola rugby team practices a scrum during a team drill in April 2016. The Loyola Rugby team no longer exists.

COLUMN: Loyola rugby needs to return

Zach Cesarini, Design Chief March 8, 2024

Rugby at Loyola has been a popular source of entertainment for players and passerby as they fought tooth and nail for, well, teeth, and bragging rights of course. Originally established in 1996, Loyola’s...

LUPD office with open sign on March 18, 2024. LUPD Lieutenant Patrick Martin aims to foster better relationships with the student body.

LUPD aims to build relationships with students

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor March 8, 2024

The Loyola Police Department said they are working hard to create community and friendships with the students by not only building their skills in their department but educating students. Chief Todd...

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Loyola will no longer require proof of vaccination to attend university events or use university facilities.

Loyola changes isolation protocols for respiratory illnesses per CDC

Mabel Regalado-Hernandez, Assistant Breaking News Editor March 6, 2024

Alicia Bourque, the vice president of student affairs, said in an email that the Centers for Disease Control has changed the recommended isolation time for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. According...

Edouard Crago teaches a class on Feb. 20.

Professor bridges art, science, and accessibility

Angel Martinez, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Professor Edouard L. Crago, a faculty member at Loyola since 2010, boasts a unique background blending both art and science. Raised in New Orleans, Crago's early exposure to academia came through his...

LUPD police car. LUPD is testing out a new dispatch system.

LUPD gets new dispatch sytem

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor March 1, 2024

The Loyola Police Department announced they will be getting a new dispatch system. Instead of partnering up with the Tulane Police Department, LUPD has partnered with the company Campus Dispatch, Chief...

English senior Emma Santagelo attends yoga class in the University Sports Complex.

Campus yoga provides place to de-stress

Alana Thompson, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

After seeing yoga in the peace quad, computer science junior Amorè Clark’s interest was piqued, leading him to want to participate. Upon joining the group, he followed the lead of the instructor...

Poor Things review: The absurdity of the human condition

“Poor Things” review: The absurdity of the human condition

Aaron Covin, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Filmmakers have been attempting to portray the human experience in its totality for as long as there has been film to capture, yet it is an extremely difficult task. Even if I think it's been expressed...

COLUMN: We need to build a village beyond bricks

COLUMN: We need to build a village beyond bricks

Heather Rabassa, Copy Editor March 1, 2024

In the past two semesters, The Maroon has released several articles about the general campus construction, almost all of it in a poor light, and I echo similar sentiments as written in Christopher Wiseman’s...

Dash Hazzard stands behind student in line at a printer in Monroe Library on Feb. 8.

Students express frustration over printer availability

Christopher Nesbit, Recruitment Coordinator, Webmaster March 1, 2024

Recently several students noticed that Loyola has eliminated multiple printing stations around campus, leaving students with only the library to serve their printing needs. This unannounced change has...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: The Maroon is a space for everyone

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: The Maroon is a space for everyone

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief March 1, 2024

When I applied to be editor-in-chief of The Maroon, my primary goal was to cultivate a newspaper with coverage representative of our entire student body and to uphold that standard by leading with compassion,...

Hung Le, mechanic, posing for a photo at Loyola University on February 26, 2024.

EDITORIAL: We need to appreciate the heart of Loyola

Lizzy Hadley, Op/Ed Editor March 1, 2024

At the core of our decision to join Loyola University lies a fundamental truth: the vibrant community. Yet, as we navigate our academic journeys, it's essential to change our focus and appreciate the...

Students sit in Satchmos Lounge on Feb. 27.

Commuter students share their experience

Nadir Benslimane, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Graphic design sophomore Ameer Joseph said they chose to be a commuter student to save money. However, being a commuter has led them to feel “cut off from campus life.” They said their campus involvement...

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