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OPINION: JSRI response to post-Katrina public schools

OPINION: JSRI response to post-Katrina public schools

Annie Pheonix, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

Dr. Jesse Chanin’s article examines the mistreatment of teachers in New Orleans public schools after Hurricane Katrina. In the aftermath of the storm, 7,500 educators—71% of whom were African American—were...

With the White House in the distance, National Guard troops patrol the Mall as part of President Donald Trump's order to impose federal law enforcement in the nation's capital, in Washington, Aug. 28, 2025.

Possible deployment in New Orleans brings outrage to Loyola community

Dominique Campbell, Senior Staff Writer September 19, 2025

New Orleans could be the possible next target for United States President, Donald Trump, to deploy the National Guard to combat crime and potentially expand the list of cities across the country.  The...

EDITORIAL: We need to stand firm in times of violence and divison

EDITORIAL: We need to stand firm in times of violence and divison

Imad Siddiqui, Opinion/ Editorial Editor September 19, 2025

At Loyola, one truth guides us: every person deserves dignity and safety. This isn’t an abstract ideal, it’s the foundation of what it means to learn, grow, and act. But in today’s America, where...

OPINION: Scrolling into debate: the impact of social media

OPINION: Scrolling into debate: the impact of social media

Morgan Parker, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

In today's society different social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are necessary in politics to reach the younger generation who don't watch the news. One single post, tweet, or view can change...

OPINION: Thrifting: the lastest trend? or a saving grace?

OPINION: Thrifting: the lastest trend? or a saving grace?

Amari Winchester, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

One of the most popular, but unexpected trends to come out of Gen Z is thrifting. Before the trends renewal, thrifting was looked down upon especially in younger perspectives. So, what changed? The shift...

Women's volleyball team celebrated their win with energy and excitement at the Den. They now look ahead with momentum as they prepare for their next matchup. Abigail Smith/Loyola New Orleans

Women’s volleyball secures on-the-road victory against Faulkner

Dessadra Tezeno, Sports Editor September 19, 2025

The women’s volleyball team won the game after an opening set loss, taking down Faulkner ,3–1, on the road. Loyola regrouped and responded with three straight wins to close out the match, showing the...

Loyola Univeristy President Xavier Cole offers words of encouragement to up and coming entrepeneurs at the annual Launch U event on Sept.
11, 2025. The event is aimed to give money to new businesses within the Loyola community.

LaunchU accelerates small business success

Finian Jones, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

For four years now, the College of Business has hosted the LaunchU Accelerator, an intensive multi-step program that gives small businesses and upstarts the tools for success through real-world application...

Group picture of new club members of NAHJ.

Loyola opens Louisiana’s first NAHJ Chapter

Alyssa Jones, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

Loyola recently added a new mass communication organization to the program, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. This organization is the first student chapter in Louisiana and was recognized...

OPINION: We should be proud of post-Katrina public schools

OPINION: We should be proud of post-Katrina public schools

Charles Cannon, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

Loyola’s Katrina@20 remembrance events in the St. Ignatius Chapel were a fitting way for our New Orleans community to reflect on what we suffered twenty years ago, and on the ways in which we rose up...

Kayla Antoine-Lynch and Christian Lynch on their wedding day, courtesy of the couple.

Homework request sparks 12-year romance for Loyola alumni turned contest finalists

Mary Ella Hastings, Managing editor for print September 19, 2025

Time and distance have been no match for Loyola alumnus Kayla Antoine-Lynch and Christian Lynch’s love.  For the past 12 years, the couple has supported each other from far away and right next to...

Haney performing at the uptown threauxdown at Tipitina's.

HEAVSWRLD announces capstone project, two singles and an album

September 19, 2025

 As a Loyola student, Heaven Haney was able to hone her love for music into an art form that she hopes can be healing to those around her. Haney, known as HEAVSWRLD, is a senior popular and commercial...

The soda section at Canseco's Carrollton Market. The purchase of candy, among other items, with the use of SNAP programs will be restricted.

Loyola students give their opinion on the New Make America Healthy Again Guidelines

Xavier Buckley-Wilson, Writer September 19, 2025

The state of Louisiana has restricted the purchase of candy, soda, and energy drinks with the SNAP program. Not going into effect until 2026, Louisiana governor Jeff Landry says these new regulations...

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