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August Bay (left) and Em Bay (right) embrace in the Peace Quad on April 9, 2024.

Twins (and triplets) conquer college

Violet Bucaro, Assistant News Editor April 12, 2024

Before choosing a university, identical twins August and Em Bay wanted to flee New Orleans. They presumed they’d choose different universities, but they separately fell in love with Loyola without...

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

LUPD sees success with new dispatch system

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor April 12, 2024

After a month with the new dispatch system that the Loyola Police Department implemented this semester, Chief of Police Todd Warren said it’s going well. LUPD was previously partnered with Tulane...

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“Lisa Frankenstein”: “Heathers” but make it camp

Christina Sterling April 12, 2024

In the 1980s, teen comedies had taken over American cinemas by storm. Filmmakers such as John Hughes gave audiences beloved teen comedy classics from “Sixteen Candles” (1984) to “The Breakfast Club”...

OPINION: AI detectors are NOT the solution

OPINION: AI detectors are NOT the solution

Kaitlyn Gress April 12, 2024

Since their creation, AI generators have posed a problem for educators. With students able to generate essays with only a short prompt and a click of a button, it’s understandable how worries about originality...

OPINION: There is never a quiet morning in Francis Hall

OPINION: There is never a quiet morning in Francis Hall

Max Schweikarth and Kira Phillips April 12, 2024

President Cole, if any of these words cause you a grievance, please allow us to provide you with the pair of earplugs given to us by Residential Life staff. Though Residential Life thinks these little...

Courtesy of Maya Davis; Photos by Akilah Toney

“a girl called maya” writes, produces, and performs in new song

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief April 12, 2024

Music industry studies junior Maya Davis known as “a girl called maya” on social media and streaming platforms released her debut single “begin again” with sophomore Corey “CJ” Sanders. Davis...

Loyola students volunteer at Cafe con Ingles in helping Spanish-speaking immigrants learn English. Courtesy of JSRI.

Café con Inglés helps Spanish speaking immigrants with English

Daniela Martínez, Executive Producer of the Maroon Minute April 12, 2024

Editor’s Note: Quotes from Julian Son Ramos were translated by Daniela Martínez Café con Inglés is a free weekly tutoring class where immigrant Spanish-speaking students can learn or improve their...

Sign in front of Milton H. Latter Memorial Public Library. The New Orleans Public Library system has gone fine-free.

New Orleans Public Library eliminates late fines; student urges Loyola to follow suit

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief April 12, 2024

The New Orleans Public Library system announced that it would be operating fine-free beginning April 1 after operating on a temporary fine suspension plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The news...

Disabled Students Assembly president Kaley Delker speaks to members Pharrell Every and Sophia Renzi during assembly meeting on April, 2, 2024.

Disabled Student Assembly forms on campus

Sydney Piglia, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

The Disabled Student Assembly is a recently chartered organization Loyola that aims to end stigmas and cultivate community for students with disabilities and their allies. DSA President Kaley Delker...

Courtesy of Mom+Pop Records

“Loss of Life”: An experimental effort

June Fernandez, Reviews Editor April 12, 2024

Since the success of their first album “Oracular Spectacular,” MGMT has been an experimental group. The iconic indie band has become known for their use of various instruments, sounds, and themes to...

EDITORIAL: Loyolans should be more engaged and informed about their community

EDITORIAL: Loyolans should be more engaged and informed about their community

Lizzy Hadley, Op/Ed Editor April 12, 2024

Interacting with The Maroon is not just about flipping through pages or scrolling articles on your phone — it's about engaging with a platform to amplify your voice and foster connectivity within the...

Gabby Masiello jump serving. Courtesy of Brittany Cooper.

Beach volleyball season ends in quarterfinals

Alana Thompson, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

The women’s beach volleyball team finished their season with a 7-3 conference record in the team’s third year of competing. Under second-year head coach Robert “Robbie” Pitre, the Wolf Pack...

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