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The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

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...

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,...

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...

An array of photos are displayed at the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans.

f/504 partners with Dillard to amplify Afrofuturism

Mia Oliva, Life & Times Editor March 1, 2024

New Orleans creative collective, “f/504,” which was founded by Loyola student Lillian Wilkin and alumna Emilee Chubb, prompts connection and collaboration for local creatives free of charge. Their...

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“The Zone of Interest” review: Meditations on complicity

Chris Maldonado, Assistant Op/Ed Editor March 1, 2024

The sound and shape of evil are elusive ones. A common refrain whenever a horrific event happens nowadays is, “They never seemed like they were capable of (insert horrific act).” And it seems to be...

Ignacio Volunteers cleaning trash in New Mexico during their transformative immersion experience volunteer trip. December, 2023. Courtesy of Loyolas JSRI

Loyola’s Ignacio Volunteers: Growing through community service

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor March 1, 2024

Numbers, when in relation to social issues, remove a sense of human connection in reforming policy and evoking change. Loyola University’s Community Action Program and Loyola’s Jesuit Social Research...

NAACP editorial board at the Black Excellence awards on Feb. 23. Pictured (L-R): Makayla Hairston, Liana Tarte, Nyla Cunningman, Ashleigh Laws, Torron Brown Jr., and Akilah Toney.

NAACP showcases Black excellence in awards ceremony

Pharrell Every, Senior Staff Writer March 1, 2024

The Loyola Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People hosted an awards ceremony to celebrate Black excellence on campus, which was a part of a week-long Black Excellence...

Ana Margarita Vijil, Nicaraguan activist, speaks to Loyola students regarding the political crisis in Nicaragua.

Nicaraguan crisis: Activists discuss at Loyola

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print March 1, 2024

Read part one and part two of this story for context on the Nicaraguan human rights crisis. Editor’s Note: Quotes from Téllez were translated by Pablo Zavala, event host and Spanish and Latin American...

Dressed for Success

Dressed for Success

Ecoi Lewis, Senior Staff Writer March 1, 2024

The category is… professional dress! The Career Development Center held its first Style for Hire to help students learn how to dress in today’s working world. The event showed how to rock a professional...

Door to the Womens Resource Center. Loyolas Womens Resource Center is hosting a series of events throughout March to celebrate Womens History Month.

Women’s Resource Center director to leave

Shelby Perkins, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

After nine years, Patricia Boyett is leaving her position as director of the Women’s Resource Center. Formerly a visiting professor at Loyola, she became director of the WRC in 2015 after being recommended...

Head coach continues to impact cheer and dance teams

Head coach continues to impact cheer and dance teams

Ecoi Lewis and Sam Guillotte March 1, 2024

Some may think cheer and dance are one team at Loyola. According to head cheer and dance coach Courtney Cadore, at Loyola, the difference is simple: they are two separate NAIA competitive sports. Coach...

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