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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Loyola basketball player scores basket.

Men’s basketball team falls short of consecutive national titles

Jane Wright, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

The men’s basketball team is out of the running for the national championship after their losing during the first round of the conference 82-71 against the Southern Assemblies of God University Lions....

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EDITORIAL: Education is the cure to fake news

Patrick Hamilton and Mark Michel March 10, 2023

Media literacy is critical, especially now, as false information spreads like wildfire over digital platforms. It's easier now, more than at any other time in history, to access information, get live coverage...

Teddy Tietze leans over a microphone to interview an artist for his blog, Weird Face.

New blog highlights the weird faces behind music

Sofia Bermejo Mongillo, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

In searching for ways to shed light on artists that they feel don’t get the attention they deserve, music industry senior Owen Baekey and Loyola graduate Teddy Tietze began their blog, Weird Face. Centered...

A police cruiser parked in front of New Orleans' Police Department's first police station.

Former superintendent speaks on the search process for new NOPD chief

Jackie Galli, Editor in Chief March 9, 2023

Amidst a mayoral recall effort, crime surge, what many have said is an understaffed police force, and unstable mayoral city council relations within the city, the search for a permanent police chief could...

“The Reunion” works to celebrate and amplify the Black community on campus

“The Reunion” works to celebrate and amplify the Black community on campus

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief March 9, 2023

Psychology sophomore Morgan Love said she feels Black spaces are limited being a Black student at Loyola, a predominantly white institution.  “It is extremely important and vital to cater to our...

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Chapel construction expected to resume in May

Ava Acharya, Managing Editor for Digital March 6, 2023

After several months of halted construction, the building of the new Loyola chapel is planned to resume. The Tom and Gayle Benson Jesuit Center is now expected to finish near the end of spring in 2024,...

Inaugural International Women’s Day event to be held March 8

Patrick Hamilton, News Editor March 6, 2023

The Women’s Resource Center in partnership with the Women’s Leadership Academy are hosting its inaugural International Women's Day event on March 8. The event will celebrate the social, economic,...

Marquette Faculty Fellowships open for application

Patrick Hamilton, News Editor March 6, 2023

Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Tanuja Singh, announced that Marquette Faculty Fellowships are available for full-time professors who are working on scholarly or other creative projects...

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Loyola Chorale gets ‘once in a life time’ opportunity to perform with Italian tenor

Macie Batson, Editor in Chief March 6, 2023

“Nothing could really prepare me for being that close to one of the greatest tenors of all time,” said Loyola senior Ava Lipford. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Lipford, like many...

The esports team plays "Overwatch 2" against Colorado College on Feb. 28, 2023.

Esports team provides new chances for growth

Dexter Earley, Staff Writer March 5, 2023

The Loyola esports program, headed by coach Lumen Vera, is dedicated to helping students succeed inside and outside of the esports community. "Matches have been going well,” Vera said. “We won one...

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OPINION: It’s hard being a fat girl in a Barbie world

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief March 5, 2023

When you are a fat girl living in a Barbie world, every day is an uphill battle. Your head is constantly swarming, and self-loathing is all you know. But when the loathing is over, draw yourself a bath....

Prom goers in fancy dress slow dance under string lights at the Broadside Theater in New Orleans.

Students host prom for release of new short film

Mia Oliva, Reviews Editor March 4, 2023

This past summer, digital filmmaking sophomores Oliver Parker and Quinn Young collaborated to generate a concept for their script-to-screen class. In approximately four days, “Muff” was born.  Parker...

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