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IT takes steps to promote cybersecurity

IT takes steps to promote cybersecurity

Daniel Schwalm September 29, 2018

Loyola’s IT department is taking steps to ensure the security of computerized information by requiring faculty and staff to take a short Skillsoft online course on data protection, according to an...

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

GOP agrees to FBI probe of Kavanaugh, delaying Senate vote

LISA MASCARO, ALAN FRAM, and MARY CLARE JALONICK September 28, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a dramatic flurry of last-minute negotiations, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh cleared a key procedural hurdle Friday, but his confirmation prospects were still deeply...

Nielson looks on as mass communication freshman Myles Burns passes to finance senior Ethan Turner. Nielson’s hiring was announced Sept. 13. Photo credit: Andrew Lang

Nielson joins Loyola basketball coaching staff

Andrew Lang September 28, 2018

Men’s basketball Head Coach Stacy Hollowell announced the hiring of Tyler Nielson as assistant coach Sept. 13, according to the athletic department. Hollowell said Nielson fit what he was looking...

Portrait of Chloe’ Washington, popular commercial music senior. Washington said that having natural hair protects your hair from harmful chemicals. ROSHA’E GIBSON/The Maroon. Photo credit: Rosha'E Gibson

Women embrace their natural hair

Rhon Ridgeway September 28, 2018

Recently, women have started to embrace their natural curls, coils, and kinks. While the surge in self-confidence in hair may be a defining moment for women who have started styling their natural hair,...

Free Speech Ball

Editorial: Jesuit values at a Jesuit institution

September 28, 2018

Last week, to encourage students to exercise their first amendment rights, a “free speech ball” rolled across campus. Members of the Young Americans for Liberty organization, the group sponsoring the...

Mass communication senior Tylar Beckham eyes the ball. Beckham finished with 11 kills and five blocks against University of Mobile. Photo credit: Loyola New Orleans Athletics

Volleyball team falls in third straight home game to Mobile

Andrew Lang September 27, 2018

Loyola’s volleyball team lost their third straight home game with a 3-1 loss against the University of Mobile to fall to a record of 10-8. The Wolf Pack won the first set 25-15. Head Coach Jesse...

One of the Loyola golfer's finishes her backswing. Business senior Daria Delfino led the way for the Wolf Pack finishing in fourth in the tournament. Photo credit: Loyola New Orleans Athletics

Women’s golf finished in third at Carey Collegiate Fall Classic

Andrew Lang September 27, 2018

Loyola women’s golf finished in third at the Carey Collegiate Fall Classic. The Wolf Pack shot a 612 good for 36 over par. Business senior Daria Delfino had the best score for the Wolf Pack finishing...

Not Just a party, Irish Fest celebrates a forgotten history

Not Just a party, Irish Fest celebrates a forgotten history

Alexandria Whitten September 27, 2018

Between Irish Dance Competitions, bagpipers, and the availability of Irish Channel Stout at Irish Fest New Orleans, overlooking the deep history of Irish immigrants in New Orleans can be easy. “People...

NOLA Chicken Fest

New Orleans flocked to Fried Chicken Fest

Anderson Leal and Emma Ruby September 27, 2018

    New Orleans is known to be the life of the party, so a family-driven chicken festival is a clucking good time. The third annual Fried Chicken Festival was a place for...

Lesli Harris

Harris leaves legal career to work as right-hand woman to Tetlow

India Yarborough September 27, 2018

Despite having spent nearly a decade earning degrees, Lesli Harris has chosen once again to return to school, this time as Loyola's chief of staff. Harris joined the Loyola community on Sept. 17 in...

Sammis Reyes joined Loyola for the season. Reyes, a transfer from Tulane, previously played for the Chilean national team.

Wolf Pack adds veteran presence to team with Reyes

Rosha’e Gibson September 25, 2018

Loyola men’s basketball team bulks up its talent this season with the addition of business senior Sammis Reyes, a transfer from Tulane. Reyes adds a dose of high-level experience having played on the...

Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Alcohol sales rise during Tropical Storm Gordon

Tyler Wann September 25, 2018

Hurricane days usually mean local businesses are going to take a hit while everyone is holed up inside waiting for the storm. But for businesses serving booze, the bad weather can end up paying off.“There’s...

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