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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Never ending coffee refills are only one of many perks Toast has to offer. Located on Octavia street near Octavia books, the restaurant is well worth the wait for a table.

5 brunch spots to feed your soul

Paulina Picciano April 14, 2018

Brunch is the key to happiness. And for those of you who think I’m exaggerating, take a second and think about it. Brunch, more so than any other meal time, is dedicated to slowing down for just a moment...

Brett Simpson, director of athletics, has been a part of the front office for the past 20 years. He has managed to add four new sports teams and over 200 student-athletes to the program. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Brett Simpson develops winning culture at Loyola

Sam Lucio April 14, 2018

Whether it’s being a star player on the baseball field or Loyola’s director of athletics, Brett Simpson has consistently elevated Loyola’s athletics department. His heart stayed with his alma...

Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Loyola awarded Coca-Cola Public Space Recycling Grant

Jc Canicosa April 14, 2018

Loyola’s residency halls will soon become a lot more eco-friendly. This year, Loyola became one of the 50 schools, universities, government agencies and other community organizations that Keep America...

Even late in a set, Skylar Allen is not one to back down from the intensity required to put on a show. Allen and fellow performer and friend Derek Taylor opened for Riff Raff earlier in the semester. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Loyola performers share what it’s like to manage careers with studies

Vanessa Alvarado April 13, 2018

Derek Taylor and Skylar Allen are two student performers making a name for themselves, both as separate artists and collaborators, outside the Loyola sphere. Growing up on different sides of the country,...

Title IX issues revealed with Climate Assessment

Title IX issues revealed with Climate Assessment

Tyler Wann April 13, 2018

Loyola’s recently released Campus Climate Assessment revealed that 16 percent of survey respondents had experienced unwanted sexual contact or conduct. These results have brought issues of sexual...

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Fr. James Martin named 2018 commencement speaker

Sidney Holmes April 13, 2018

Updated on April 19, 2018 Writer and America Magazine editor the Rev. James Martin, S.J., will speak at Loyola’s commencement ceremony this year. Martin said that he is excited to return to Loyola...

Blue Bikes sit outside the Contemporary Arts Center on Camp Street on April 11th. CHRISTEN ORELLANA/The Maroon. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Blue Bikes benefit riders around New Orleans

Sidney Holmes April 13, 2018

New Orleans is making strides in city transportation and is now helping members of the community get around with bike transportation. The City of New Orleans partnered with Social Bicycles, Inc. to launch...

Photo credit: Katelyn Fecteau

Editorial: Borofsky had us on the right track, let’s not stop now

April 13, 2018

We knew it was coming. We just didn’t think it would be so soon. That’s the reaction campus had to the shocking news that Interim Provost David Borofsky resigned, meaning we can add “search for...

Ella Blue sets the standard for dress-code at a Liberating Lingerie Party.  She's hosted these parties before at The Willow before it was upgraded to Gasa Gasa. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

The Darelilies offer an authentic student-musician sound

Kaylie Saidin April 12, 2018

Loyola’s music department is home to many student musicians who are paving the way in their genres and in the local scene. The Darelilies, a group of music industry students, is the latest of these bands...

Baseball players share a bond on the diamond

Baseball players share a bond on the diamond

Cody Downey April 12, 2018

For four Loyola baseball players, the sport has kept them together from their humble beginnings at Holy Cross School to their first year in college at Loyola. Business freshman Trace Messina III, business...

Students do the Loyola Wolf Pack dance during Dance Marathon April 7, 2018, in the University Sports Complex. Participants broke the record for fundraising by bringing in $27,347 that will be donated to Children’s Hospital of New Orleans. Photo credit: Erin Snodgrass

Dance Marathon sets fundraising record

Catie Sanders April 12, 2018

It only takes two to tango but raising over $27,000 for charity takes a whole school. Loyola’s third annual Dance Marathon, hosted by the Student Government Association, raised a total of $27,347.57...

Festivalgoers mill through the vendor tents on a cloudy Saturday afternoon. The expected rain did not take place, and the festival proceeded as planned. 7 April 2018. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Freret Street kicks off festival season

Caleb Beck April 12, 2018

Locals feared heavy rain would wash out the Freret Street Festival, but were pleasantly surprised when the event went on without a hitch. On Saturday, April 7, Freret Street was closed down from Valmont...

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