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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble & New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Honors Sacred Spaces

Isabella Castillo, Life and Times Editor February 8, 2025

Six years ago, flames engulfed three historically black churches in St. Landry Parish. The Louisiana community mourned the act of arson as it destroyed three important pillars of the local Baptist community....

The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus rolls through New Orleans

Violet Bucaro, Deputy News Editor February 8, 2025

  The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is a space, alien freak, UFO conspiracy, super nerd themed annual Mardi Gras walking parade that takes place in the French Quarter.  On Saturday,...

Super Bowl affects New Orleans economy and homeless

Eleanor Boucher-Ferry, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

The Super Bowl comes to New Orleans on Feb. 9 and will impact the New Orleans economy and the homeless population. Gov. Jeff Landry implemented a sweep of homeless people, temporarily locating them...

Photo courtesy of Kyle Encar.

Loyola’s Prison Education Initiative Earns Accreditation

Margaret Fielding, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

Loyola University New Orleans recently announced the accreditation of the Rayburn Correctional Center and is offering bachelor’s degree programs to more than 40 prisoners interested in earning their...

Loyola Alumni Association’s awards 2025 graduates

Alana Frank, Campus News Editor February 7, 2025

The Loyola Alumni Association has awarded six seniors a scholarship in its annual effort to alleviate financial stress from students in need. The association has sponsored their yearly graduation award...

A render of the renovated St. Charles Room in the Danna Center courtesy of Kyle Gregore.

University to give St. Charles Room ‘elegant’ look

Mark Michel, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

The St. Charles Room has undergone renovations and has been closed since the start of the spring semester. As construction finishes in certain areas on campus, like the new residence hall on Calhoun...

Marquette Hall on April 9.

EDITORIAL: Loyola deserves transparency, justice, and accountability

Mark Michel February 7, 2025

In the Catholic faith, which is supposedly the guiding doctrine of our school, it is said that when Jesus saw the temple being used as a marketplace for things that had nothing to do with the worship of...

Thompson sisters reunite for one last season

Thompson sisters reunite for one last season

Samantha Guillotte January 31, 2025

Could you imagine playing the sport you love with your sister? For Loyola basketball players Kate and Libby Thompson, that dream became a reality for them this season when Kate , a fifth-year transfer...

Graphic depicting various restaurants and stores throughout New Orleans, LA.

Where Ya Eatin’?

Zac Lester January 31, 2025

New Orleans is trademarked as being one of the food capitals of America. From po-boys to gumbo or fried chicken, food is undoubtedly central to the city’s heart and soul. Studying at Loyola on an exchange...

Courtesy of AP Photos

Homeless encampments cleared out ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Callie Honeycutt January 31, 2025

According to a January survey by the Unity of Greater New Orleans, about 1,450 homeless people currently reside on the streets of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish. Ahead of the three night Taylor Swift...

Loyola’s new residence hall sparks controversy from students

Loyola’s new residence hall sparks controversy from students

James Wyrtzen January 31, 2025

The new residence hall on the corner of Freret and Calhoun streets has sparked a variety of opinions from students on campus. It is one of several construction projects underway this year, with the building...

Snow takes over NOLA

Snow takes over NOLA

Matthew Richards, Editor-In-Chief January 31, 2025

The city of New Orleans saw its first measurable snowfall since 2009 on Jan. 21. Some parts of the city recorded up to 10 inches of snow, breaking a record that had stood since 1895. Due to the weather,...

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