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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Mark Fernandez smiles while sitting at a table. Dr. Fernandez passed away on March 31, 2026, and his funeral was held on April 8, 2026. Courtesy of Nha Nguyen for the Maroon.

Loyola community remembers Dr. Mark Fernandez

Lily Bordelon, Campus News Editor April 10, 2026

Mark Fernandez’s daughter-in-law, Christina Fernandez, described Fernandez in a way students found perfect when reading the eulogy at his funeral. Above everything else, the words Christina believed...

Chance Earles

The season we struggle through

Stella Perdue, Campus News Editor March 27, 2026

When winter at Loyola evolves into spring, life can get pretty tough, especially in terms of mental health. I’ve been there and I get it. In order to make the transition a little easier for you, here...

Loyola junior criminal justice major and student athlete Alissa O’Dell

Growing beyond the classroom

Olivia Sanyal, Assistant life and times editor March 27, 2026

When junior criminal justice major and student athlete Alissa O’Dell started braiding her teammates' hair on the way to basketball meets, she got introduced to the idea of starting her own business....

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