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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Door to the Women's Resource Center. Loyola's Women's Resource Center is hosting a series of events throughout March to celebrate Women's History Month.

Women’s Resource Center director to leave

Shelby Perkins, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

After nine years, Patricia Boyett is leaving her position as director of the Women’s Resource Center. Formerly a visiting professor at Loyola, she became director of the WRC in 2015 after being recommended...

Head coach continues to impact cheer and dance teams

Head coach continues to impact cheer and dance teams

Ecoi Lewis and Sam Guillotte March 1, 2024

Some may think cheer and dance are one team at Loyola. According to head cheer and dance coach Courtney Cadore, at Loyola, the difference is simple: they are two separate NAIA competitive sports. Coach...

Loyola Dining Sodexo worker in uniform with a pin saying "Sodexo workers need a raise."

Loyola-Sodexo unionization efforts pay off

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief March 1, 2024

Jacqueline Harrison, who has been an employee of Loyola-Sodexo since 2011, said she grew up in the ‘70s watching her father, a union manager, leading strikes and advocating for workers’ rights. “He...

Palestinians line up for a free meal in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
International aid agencies say Gaza is suffering from shortages of food and other basic supplies as a result of the war between Israel and Hamas. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Tensions high as US vetoes Palestinian-Israeli resolution draft

Micaela Hood, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

As the death toll in Gaza surpasses 29,000, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, the United States has drafted a resolution in support of a temporary cease-fire that would call for an immediate release...

Members of the Black professional panel on Feb. 28.

SGA hosts panel to offer mentorship for students

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital March 1, 2024

When taking her position in SGA, Stephanie Oblena had a goal in mind: tell the stories of marginalized communities. Oblena, who currently serves as Loyola’s Student Government Association’s Director...

OPINION: I met the love of my life on Tinder

OPINION: I met the love of my life on Tinder

Morgan Love March 1, 2024

When I first entered college and welcomed my new age of 19, I found myself in search of companionship and…dare I say…romance. Prior to college, I had never had a real romantic partner — emphasis...

OPINION: The OR should have take-out options

OPINION: The OR should have take-out options

Cecilia Calderin, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

The Orleans Room. A place where most students rely on their daily meals. One of the most important aspects of the university experience, but also one of the most unfair. As students, we invest a lot...

NAACP social justice chair and award recipient Akilah Toney speaks at Black Excellence awards ceremony.

Loyola celebrates Black excellence with award ceremony

Kloe Witt and Pharrell Every February 24, 2024

Loyola's chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People hosted a Black excellence ceremony where they honored Black  community members at Loyola for their achievements throughout...

OPINION: My ins and outs for 2024

OPINION: My ins and outs for 2024

Abigail Schmidt February 23, 2024

Welcome to 2024, where we are ringing in some new styles, saying bye to old styles, and (finally) sick of Harry Styles. And corn. I have compiled a list of my predictions and implementations for this year,...

Courtesy of Piatkus Books

“King of Wrath” review: A spicy introduction to the “Kings of Sin” series

Sophie Bornfeld, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

When I first got back into reading in May 2023, I thought I knew the tropes I loved in books. However, the more books I read, the more I am thankful that I am so wrong about my favorite romance book styles. I...

Courtesy of Brittany Cooper.

Beach volleyball hits high in preseason ranks

Avanni Joseph, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

Loyola’s beach volleyball team has their first game of the season on Feb. 18, and after being picked fifth in the pre-season pools, Robert Pitre, head coach of Loyola’s beach volleyball team has specific...

Persistent water supply issues continue to affect students

Persistent water supply issues continue to affect students

Ava Acharya, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

Areas of Uptown have been plagued by a number of water supply issues, including boil water advisories and service shutoffs. And, these shutoffs come without prior warning or timeline for when service...

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