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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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The Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J. speaks to faculty and staff at the spring convocation in Nunemaker Hall, January 13 2018. After Wildes completes his tenure as president of Loyola, he will serve as a professor at Saint Joseph's University. Photo credit: Nicholas Boulet

Father Kevin Wildes to begin professorship at St. Joseph’s University

Jc Canicosa April 30, 2018

The Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., has been hired as a university professor at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia along with two other Jesuits, according to an email sent to faculty and staff by Mark Reed,...

The Lambda Theta Alpha sorority is the first Latina sorority in the United States, brining diversity to Loyola's campus. Photo credit: Loyola Greek Life

Lambda Theta Alpha plans to bring more diversity to Loyola’s Greek Life

Cody Downey April 30, 2018

Loyola’s Greek Life could be mixing it up soon with the prospect of a new sorority, different from the other sororities offered on campus. Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Chris...

Photo credit: Hayley Hynes

Ask the Pack: favorite emojis

Katelyn Fecteau and Vanessa Alvarado April 29, 2018

Describe your favorite emoji.Daniel Nisthal, psychology sophomore "My favorite emoji is the little airplane and it's my favorite because it signals traveling and usually when I use it, it means that I'm...

A collection of Apple products rests on a desk. Alvarado argues that Apple needs to manufacture more durable products and accessories. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Opinion: Apple should make more durable products

Vanessa Alvarado April 29, 2018

I have had a very personal relationship with Apple. When I was growing up, that was the popular technology service to go to. It was cool, fun and modern and I definitely wanted to be a part of the cool...

Paul Pastorek speaks to Loyola students during a town hall April 18, 2018, where Pastorek listened to and addressed the concerns of the students. Pastorek promises to have a "no surprises" philosophy with Loyola. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Letter: Pastorek talks back

April 29, 2018

Dear Editor, In response to last week’s editorial “Give Pastorek a Chance,” I’d like to say thank you to the Loyola community for allowing a smooth leadership transition. The more...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis reacts after making a 3-point shot during the first half of Game 4 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers in New Orleans, Saturday, April 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Column: Pelicans shaking up the New Orleans sports scene

Andrew Lang April 28, 2018

It took almost 16 years for a city that bleeds black and gold to finally embrace the navy blue and red of the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans completed their first sweep in franchise history...

Biology junior Yesenia Davis ruptured her Achilles tendon March 25, 2017 at a track meet at the University of  Montevallo. Davis spent over a year rehabilitating from the injury. Photo credit: Julia Santos

Column: Yesenia Davis comes back to track

April 28, 2018

On March 25, 2017, while competing in the women’s high jump competition at the University of Montevallo, I completely ruptured my left Achilles tendon. I heard a loud pop and started thinking that...

Freshman Tiger Cheung is the newest international tennis player from Hong Kong, China. After traveling over 8,000 miles from his home, Cheung has embraced Loyola as his school. Photo credit: Loyola University Athletics

Tiger Cheung is the newest international tennis talent

Jules Lydon April 28, 2018

From east to west, the Loyola tennis team searches all across the globe to find their talent. For one such athlete, he came all the way from Hong Kong, China to don maroon and gold. Freshman tennis player...

Comedian-actor, Pete Davidson tells Tulane students a story about his interesting life journeys that he had along the way of “making it.” Photo credit: Rhon Ridgeway

Saturday Night Live comedians visit Tulane

Rhon Ridgeway April 27, 2018

It was all fun and laughter in McAlister Auditorium this past Thursday.Tulane had the pleasure of presenting Saturday Night Live comedians to their students and the public on April 26. The three comedians...

The Wolf Pack for Life student organization sponsored “Memorial of the Innocents”  Monday, April 24. This anti-abortion display included 2,000 pink and blue flags to represent the number of abortions carried out every day in the U.S. The demonstration caused controversy around Loyola’s campus as students voiced their opinions. Photo credit: Anna Knapp

Letter to the Editor: We need communicative advocacy

April 27, 2018

Dear Loyola Community, On Monday of this week, the Wolf Pack for Life student organization sponsored an event called “Memorial of the Innocents.” As their staff moderator, I know firsthand...

2,000 pink and blue flags wave in the Peace Quad as part of Wolf Pack for Life's April 23 display to spread awareness of the number of abortions carried out each day in the U.S. Photo credit: Anna Knapp

Anti-abortion display ignites debate

Rose Wagner April 27, 2018

An area of campus named after peace has become the center of a university-wide debate about abortion and political favoritism. The student organization Wolf Pack for Life created a display of 2,000...

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Editorial: Where’s the policy on clubs dealing with abortion?

April 27, 2018

Walking through the Peace Quad usually doesn’t come with a trigger warning. Yet for anyone who walked there on Monday, April 23, that’s exactly what they were met with, as Loyola’s Wolf Pack for...

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