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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Loyola announces 2019 May term classes

Cody Downey November 6, 2018

Crash courses in topics ranging from the Quran to making beer are available once the ink on final exams dry come May.The May term was implemented last year, and it allows students to gain course credit...

Panelists pose for a picture before beginning their discussion about being female filmmakers. The panelists shared their thoughts on how the film and entertainment industries are becoming more accessible to women and where they see it going in the future. Photo credit: Khayla Gaston

Female filmmakers offer insight on the entertainment industry

Khayla Gaston November 6, 2018

Future female filmmakers were left inspired and confident in their ability to be successful in a male-dominated industry thanks to the panel "Conversations with Women in Film."Hosted by the Women’s...

Women in Louisiana politics share their stories

Women in Louisiana politics share their stories

Anum Siddiqui November 5, 2018

Just a few weeks away from midterm elections, women came together to talk openly about life as a woman in politics on Oct. 25, for an event hosted by the Women's Resource Center titled "Women Rising in...

Tim Blake Nelson (middle), the actor who plays Don Quixote in The True Don Quixote,  hoists a sword used as a prop in the film given to him by the director Chris Poché. The True Don Quixote premiered at the 2018 New Orleans Film Festival. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

The New Orleans Film Festival proves that anyone can be Don Quixote

Rose Wagner November 5, 2018

At first glance, 15th-century Spain might not appear to have much in common with modern-day St. Bernard Parish, but one Louisiana filmmaker strongly disagrees.Chris Poché wrote and directed the Louisiana-based...

The Loyolas volleyball team huddles together at a home game. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Column: Being a small program makes us great

Andres Fuentes November 4, 2018

I couldn’t tell you the exact morning, but I was listening to Mike & Mike, a morning ESPN Radio show, on my commute to campus one day. I was more in tuned that morning as Michael Smith, a Loyola...

Morgan and her mother pose for a family picture. The two have a stronger bond due to the mother’s experiences with cancer. Photo credit: Morgan Winstead

Opinion: Finding light at the end of the tunnel

Morgan Winstead November 4, 2018

This month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is very meaningful to me for two reasons: my mom is a breast cancer survivor and it’s my birth month. If I’m being honest, cancer triggers me because...

Sophie explores the perimiter of the Palm Court. She prefers people to let her walk on her own. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Opinion: Understanding disabled bodies is easier than you think

Sophie Trist November 4, 2018

According to a year-long NPR investigation, people with disabilites suffer sexual assault at a rate four times higher than people without disabilities. For people with intellectual disabilities, the statistics...

Original photo courtesy of Loyola New Orleans Athletics. Photo credit: Ariel Landry

Loyola women’s basketball adjusts to loss of star players

Daniel Schwalm November 3, 2018

The Loyola women’s basketball team is playing for the first time in four years without former star guards Zoie Miller and Di’Mond Jackson.Miller led the team in scoring and steals last season,...

IN this Oct. 24, 2018, photo, Florida gubernatorial candidates, Republican Ron DeSantis, left, and Democrat Andrew Gillum fist bump after a debate at Broward College in Davie, Fla. The final stretch of the midterm campaign is increasingly dominated by debate over one of the most sensitive issues in American political culture: Race. In Florida, accusations of racism are playing a central role in the hotly-contested campaign for governor. DeSantis chafed at questions about his ties to supporters who have made inflammatory comments. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, Pool)

Last stretch on midterm election pressures Democrats

Tess Rowland November 3, 2018

Democrats are feeling the pressure to make up lost ground as the midterm election season reaches the final stretch.These seats are not only crucial for state level policy matters, but their outcome could...

The 2018 Fall staff of The Maroon sits at the anchor desk with their 2018 Pinnacle award for Best College Media Outlet.

The Maroon wins top prize in the country

Andres Fuentes November 3, 2018

An already crammed trophy case received another addition as The Maroon brought home the College Media Association's No. 1 Best College Media Outlet of the Year award on Oct. 27. The Pinnacle award was...

Former Loyola president and professor named in clergy sex abuse list

Former Loyola president and professor named in clergy sex abuse list

Rose Wagner November 2, 2018

Two priests who previously worked for Loyola were among the 57 clergy members who the Archdiocese of New Orleans identified as being taken out of ministry due to accusations of sexual abuse of minors. The...

Statue of Jesus stands in front of Marquette Hall on St. Charles Ave. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Archdiocese of New Orleans releases clergy report regarding sex abuse

Andres Fuentes November 2, 2018

On Nov. 2 2018, Archbishop Gregory Aymond released a pastoral letter regarding clergy sex abuse within the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Along with the letter, Aymond released a list of "the names of Archdiocesan...

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