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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Students outraged over $1,000 Ebook

Students outraged over $1,000 Ebook

Khayla Gaston September 25, 2018

Students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette were shocked at the $999.99 price of an ACCT 201 and 202 e-book required for accounting courses. The topic made headlines and sparked a discussion about...

Mass communication junior Tyler Beckham goes for a block.Beckham finished with 12 kills against Bethel University and 13 kills against Martin Methodist. Photo credit: Loyola New Orleans Athletics

Loyola volleyball loses first two home games of the season

Andrew Lang September 24, 2018

Loyola’s volleyball team lost the first two home games of the season falling to Bethel University from Tennessee 3-1 in the home opener and then to Martin Methodist 3-2. In the home opener, Bethel...

Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn rescinds his order banning the city’s recreation department from purchasing Nike products for use at city recreation facilities, during a news conference, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at Veterans Park in Kenner, La. (Scott Threlkeld/The Advocate via AP)

Kenner rescinds Nike ban following backlash

John Casey September 24, 2018

Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn faced backlash on Sept. 9 after a controversial memorandum calling for all city recreation facilities to halt the purchasing of all Nike products became public on social media. The...

Alexander Hollins shows off his skills as both guitarist and vocalist of The Canarys. The Canarys are a a rock n roll duo, so Hollins took the Gasa Gasa stage with drummer Marco Saah. Photo credit: Julia Santos

Bands say goodbye to summer, hello to Gasa Gasa

Natalie Tavares September 24, 2018

As summer comes to a close and longer, cooler nights approach, it’s back to business for Loyola sophomore bands Goblin Marquette, The Canarys and Colorblock. What better way is there to kick off...

The Rev. Francis Huete, S.J., administers finals vows to The Rev. Gregory Waldrop, S.J., during the Mass of The Holy Spirit on Sept. 6, 2018. Final vows allow for a Jesuit to officially enter the Society of Jesus. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Waldrop takes final vows at Mass of the Holy Spirit

Andres Fuentes September 24, 2018

For almost 500 years, the Society of Jesus has been ordaining men as Jesuits through the tradition of first vows, but only after years of dedication to the order is a Jesuit invited to enter the order...

Cody Downey, mass communication junior and copy editor for The Maroon, laughing with his fellow copy editor, Riley Katz. Cody writes about his experiences growing up with two cultures. Photo credit: Andres Fuentes

Opinion: Growing up mixed in The United States

Cody Downey September 23, 2018

Finding an identity is hard for any kid growing up. However, it is even harder when you share two different heritages. I choose to call myself a White Latino. My mother is a Latina and my father is a white...

Cameron Kelley, business analytics junior, looks at his watch in the afternoon after class. Kelley is upset that his major requires two accounting classes. VANESSA ALVARADO/The Maroon. Photo credit: Vanessa Alvarado

Opinion: Being a business analytics major is a struggle

Cameron Kelley September 23, 2018

Is it fair to put unnecessary core classes into a student’s workload? As a student of the College of Business here at Loyola University, like other colleges, within the school there are a set of core...

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Mass of Healing addresses abuse in the Church

Charlie Seiter September 22, 2018

In response to recent revelations of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, Loyola hosted a Mass of Healing on Sept. 15 to bring the community together in prayer for those who suffered abuse at the hands...

New lecture series addresses microaggressions

New lecture series addresses microaggressions

Talya Hammond September 22, 2018

In an effort to reach students that are, "in the margins," the University Planning Board held an event titled "#Being In the Margins." on Sept. 13. The board hoped to address how microaggressions, derogatory...

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Commuter life gets a fresh coat of paint

Gracie Wise September 22, 2018

Driving to and from school can take a toll on the typical Loyola commuter, but the Office of Student Affairs has added a new commuter assistant program and renovated Satchmo's lounge to help make campus...

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Editorial: For a greater Loyola

September 21, 2018

The budget is balanced, or it will be by the 2019 fiscal year. That's an announcement we're glad to hear, and it marks an important sep on the road to financial stability. Now that we can breathe and money...

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Tenants sue in discrimination lawsuit

Jc Canicosa September 21, 2018

Unlike the typical annoyances of New Orleans, such as living like cockroaches or broken air conditioners, several Uptown tenants say they have dealt with a much bigger pest, their landlord. Jerry Kelly...

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