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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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“Lisa Frankenstein”: “Heathers” but make it camp

Christina Sterling April 12, 2024

In the 1980s, teen comedies had taken over American cinemas by storm. Filmmakers such as John Hughes gave audiences beloved teen comedy classics from “Sixteen Candles” (1984) to “The Breakfast Club”...

Courtesy of Maya Davis; Photos by Akilah Toney

“a girl called maya” writes, produces, and performs in new song

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief April 12, 2024

Music industry studies junior Maya Davis known as “a girl called maya” on social media and streaming platforms released her debut single “begin again” with sophomore Corey “CJ” Sanders. Davis...

OPINION: AI detectors are NOT the solution

OPINION: AI detectors are NOT the solution

Kaitlyn Gress April 12, 2024

Since their creation, AI generators have posed a problem for educators. With students able to generate essays with only a short prompt and a click of a button, it’s understandable how worries about originality...

OPINION: There is never a quiet morning in Francis Hall

OPINION: There is never a quiet morning in Francis Hall

Max Schweikarth and Kira Phillips April 12, 2024

President Cole, if any of these words cause you a grievance, please allow us to provide you with the pair of earplugs given to us by Residential Life staff. Though Residential Life thinks these little...

Loyola students volunteer at Cafe con Ingles in helping Spanish-speaking immigrants learn English. Courtesy of JSRI.

Café con Inglés helps Spanish speaking immigrants with English

Daniela Martínez, Executive Producer of the Maroon Minute April 12, 2024

Editor’s Note: Quotes from Julian Son Ramos were translated by Daniela Martínez Café con Inglés is a free weekly tutoring class where immigrant Spanish-speaking students can learn or improve their...

Sign in front of Milton H. Latter Memorial Public Library. The New Orleans Public Library system has gone fine-free.

New Orleans Public Library eliminates late fines; student urges Loyola to follow suit

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief April 12, 2024

The New Orleans Public Library system announced that it would be operating fine-free beginning April 1 after operating on a temporary fine suspension plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The news...

Disabled Student Assembly forms on campus

Disabled Student Assembly forms on campus

Sydney Piglia April 12, 2024

The Disabled Student Assembly is a recently chartered organization Loyola that aims to end stigmas and cultivate community for students with disabilities and their allies. DSA President Kaley Delker...

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“Loss of Life”: An experimental effort

June Fernandez, Reviews Editor April 12, 2024

Since the success of their first album “Oracular Spectacular,” MGMT has been an experimental group. The iconic indie band has become known for their use of various instruments, sounds, and themes to...

EDITORIAL: Loyolans should be more engaged and informed about their community

EDITORIAL: Loyolans should be more engaged and informed about their community

Lizzy Hadley, Op/Ed Editor April 12, 2024

Interacting with The Maroon is not just about flipping through pages or scrolling articles on your phone — it's about engaging with a platform to amplify your voice and foster connectivity within the...

Gabby Masiello jump serving. Courtesy of Brittany Cooper.

Beach volleyball season ends in quarterfinals

Alana Thompson, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

The women’s beach volleyball team finished their season with a 7-3 conference record in the team’s third year of competing. Under second-year head coach Robert “Robbie” Pitre, the Wolf Pack...

Students move into Buddig hall during move in on Thursday Aug. 15, 2019. A donation box will be made available at the end of the year for students to donate unwanted items during move-out.

“Don’t Dump, Donate!” allows students to donate dorm amenities

Marcela Baez, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

At the end of the semester, students can donate items they don’t need after moving out as a way to help local charities and reduce items from ending up in landfills. From May 7 to 10 in the residential...

Loyola fútbol club poses for a picture after a  game.

Loyola fútbol club continues to strive for success

B Welch, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

Beginning as a few Loyola students, kicking a soccer ball around the Res Quad, Loyola’s Fútbol Club has come a long way. Now, with 20 players, an executive board, two coaches, a full media team,...

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