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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

A man peers into vacant Gasa Gasa building on Feb. 18, 2023. John Maus played at Gasa Gasa.

Gasa Gasa closure affects Uptown music scene

Violet Bucaro, Staff Writer/Copy Editor February 23, 2024

Amidst the closure of live music venue Gasa Gasa, Loyola students are expressing their concerns with the Uptown music scene’s limited amount of space to perform. The once-accessible music venue on...

Ukrainian soldiers prepare a self-propelled artillery vehicle Gvozdika to fire towards the Russian positions on the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Tensions between the countries continue to rise. Roman Chop/ AP News

Ukraine-Russia conflict worsens as election draws near

Chris Maldonado, Assistant Op/Ed Editor February 23, 2024

As Russia comes closer to its presidential election in March, Ukrainian efforts to stave off Russian aggression continue. The international consensus regarding the election is that incumbent Russian...

Protest in honor of Palestine, in Barcelona, Spain on Oct. 26, 2023.

OPINION: Studying abroad enriches your education

Violet Bucaro, Copy Editor February 23, 2024

I’ve always heard good things about studying abroad – how it changes you and your independence, expands your mind, grants you new experiences, allows you to meet new people, explore new cultures,...

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Students take issue with new graduation guidelines

Pharrell Every, Senior Staff Writer February 23, 2024

Students are facing difficulties with the new graduation guidelines. The new system gives less flexibility for when students wish to graduate. Originally, if a student was set to complete all of their...

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COLUMN: I almost missed my graduation

Dajah Saul, The Wolf Editor February 23, 2024

I almost missed my graduation. Scratch that – I almost missed my only opportunity to walk in graduation, but let me explain. Because I’m finishing my degree in December 2024, within the 2024-2025...

COLUMN: Neoliberalism is the only “cure” for inflation in Argentina

Chris Maldonado, Columnist February 23, 2024

The economic future of Argentina grows dimmer with each passing day of the Milei president. For the blissfully unaware, Argentina is currently in the midst of one of the worst periods of inflation that...

Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry speaks to supporters during a watch party at Broussard Ballroom, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Broussard, La. Landry begins his first term with redrawing districts and discussing immigration. (Brad Kemp/The Advocate via AP)

Landry settles in to first term as governor

Guelan Zaour, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

When Jeff Landry was elected governor of Louisiana with 52% of the votes, Republicans flipped the governorship, succeeding term-limited John Bel Edwards.The GOP also expanded its majority in both chambers...

Doubles pairing Lucy Carpenter and Fatima Vasquez play against Nicholls State University at City Park Tennis Center on Jan. 31, 2023. Carpenter and Vasquez are the No. 10 ranked doubles pairing in the International Tennis Associations NAIA preseason polls.

Tennis swings in with big goals for conference

B. Welch, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

The Loyola tennis team is suiting up to begin their Southern States Athletic Conference matches against Mobile on Feb. 29 in City Park Tennis Center. The Loyola women's team ranked second in the preseason...

Dumpling Delight: Celebrity chef visits Loyola

Dumpling Delight: Celebrity chef visits Loyola

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief February 23, 2024

Law student Mallory Garcia has been following chef Nini Nguyen since 2020 when she was competing on season 16 of Top Chef. When Loyola Dining announced that Nguyen would be leading a dumpling demonstration...

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Black performing artists sweep 2024 award season

June Fernandez and Dajah Saul February 23, 2024

Black performing artists won big at different awards shows throughout award season. Here are just a few notable award wins from this year. As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, this list seeks...

A sign reads, "This register accepts Wolf Bucks." at Tulane University. Loyola students are often unsure which locations at the neighboring university accepts Wolf Bucks.

A guide to dining at Loyola and Tulane

Falyn Hardouin, Assistant News Editor February 23, 2024

While Loyola offers a variety of meal plans to accommodate students, there is often confusion on the plans and how they benefit students. Freshman and sophomore students that live on campus are...

Police truck drives through crowd of parade-goers on Feb. 16, 2023.

Students voice concerns over Mardi Gras safety protocols

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor February 23, 2024

As Mardi Gras season came and went, LUPD braced for crime on campus, but none came, according to Loyola University Police Department Lieutenant Patrick Martin. With an uptick in population in and around...

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