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Student holds candle vigil in support of sexual assault survivors on Oct. 21, 2024.

Illuminating the Darkness

Abigail Schmidt November 1, 2024

University leaders shared their support for survivors of sexual assault at an annual candlelight vigil, including University President Xavier Cole and Women’s Resource Center Director Negina Khalili. Each...

Graduate Student Milan Mejia dribbles the ball against LSU in an exhibition match in Baton Rouge, La. on Oct. 29, 2024. Photo courtesy of Payton Prichard.

Loyola and LSU face off in Baton Rouge

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor November 1, 2024

The Wolf Pack men’s basketball team traveled to Baton Rouge to play an exhibition contest against the Division I Louisiana State University Tigers at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in the second game...

Courtesy of Vanessa Saunders

Professor releases feminist dystopian novel

Phoebe Swetish November 1, 2024

Creative writing professor Vanessa Saunders’ novel questions individual responsibility in political conflict through the lens of the feminist critique, to be released Nov. 12. “The Flat Woman” is...

Graphic by Daniel Garces

President Cole responds to student criticism

Eloise Pickering and Mark Michel October 25, 2024

While the class of 2024 took their class photo, protesters chanted from the sidewalk: “Xavier Cole, you can’t hide. You’re supporting genocide.” The next month, the protesters marched to Loyola...

Festival goers gather and dance around the main stage.

Funk Fest celebrates history, heritage

Isabella Castillo, Life & Times Editor October 25, 2024

Funk Fest took on the French Quarter in its yearly celebration of New Orleans music. Featuring all types of funk, the festival united people in benefit of the The Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience. The...

Students take Synodal pilgrimage to Vatican

Students take Synodal pilgrimage to Vatican

Maria DiFelice October 17, 2024

Six graduate students have made their way to Rome for an assembly of religious leaders along with over 100 students from Catholic institutions. The Synod will be livestreamed on Oct. 18. Loyola...

Loyola President Xavier Cole shakes hands with Pope Francis. Courtesy of Cole

Pope Francis offers wisdom to President Cole

Mabel Regalado-Hernandez, Campus News Editor October 4, 2024

As students wrapped up their summer and settled back on campus, President Xavier Cole had his own story to tell about his summer: the chance to meet Pope Francis. Cole and his wife Susanne DeBerry Cole...

Dan Bingler poses on the The Free Store floor.

Fred Hampton Free Store provides necessities in the name of solidarity

Rodrigo Delgado October 4, 2024

The Fred Hampton Free Store aims to give the community what it needs. Run by Dan Bingler, The Free Store distributes food, contraceptives, clothing, and even clinic help to anyone in need.  As reflected...

Loyola student Samantha Guillotte stands to the left of Loyola professor David Grunfled at the New Orleans Saints vs.
Philadelphia Eagles game on Sept. 22, 2024 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA.

Who Dat? Photo students get to see Saints up close

Eloise Pickering, Managing Editor October 4, 2024

Senior Siobhan Terry spent an “unforgettable” day assisting professional photographers at the first home Saints game of the season.  Professor and Director of Photography at the Times-Picayune...

Courtesy of AP Photos

Vice presidential candidates face off

Alana Frank October 3, 2024

Vice presidential candidates faced off for the first and likely the last debate in what was a substantive but largely cordial conservation. The national vice presidential debate was broadcasted in New...

Simon Bunkers (left) and Juleea Bertholot (right) stand outside of Thomas Hall on Sep. 25, 2024.

Protests leave two student ambassadors unemployed

Lily Bordelon, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

Student pro-Palestine protests led to Loyola having two fewer student ambassadors. The students contend they were forced out. The university says they resigned. The one clear thing is they no longer work...

Biology freshman Nicholas Martin sits in the Residential Quad. Martin honed his
skills during meets all through his high school career.

Loyola’s first decathlete in 12 years can do it all

Maleigh Crespo September 27, 2024

Biology freshman Nicholas Martin’s athletic journey began in high school, where he played eight different sports: football, baseball, basketball, swim, tennis, cross country, and track and field. Of...

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