Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Loyola student Amid Bautista stands in front of his laptop in his dorm room. A new router installed by the school over break is attached to the wall behind him.

On-campus residents return to upgraded Wi-Fi

Natalie Thomas, Staff Writer February 2, 2023

The Information Technology Department upgraded the Wi-Fi systems in residence halls over the holiday break as a first step toward a campus-wide update to improve the speed and stability of our system and...

Brewers pull on a draft beer handle.

Crescent City Homebrewers tapped some kegs during its annual Winterfest

Jackie Galli, Editor in Chief January 31, 2023

It’s the End of the Carafe as We Know it, Bow to the Absurd, and Bless Your Heart were just three of the dozens of brews offered at this year’s Winterfest.  Run by the Crescent City Homebrewers...

Comparison photos of the chapels construction at the beginning of the fall 2022 semester and the spring 2023 semester. There is no visible change other than grass growing over the construction site.

Stagnant construction frustrates students

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief January 30, 2023

Since the summer of 2022, Loyola students have had a view of tarp-covered fences in the heart of their campus. The construction of the Chapel of St. Ignatius and Gayle and Tom Benson Jesuit Center began...

Loyolas womens basketball team scores on their opponents.

Women’s basketball off to best start in school history

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

The Loyola women’s basketball team has continued their winning streak with the best start in program history at 16-0, and currently have a 17-1 record. Their performance has earned them a ranking...

Photo illustration of a student enjoying a cup of tea at Neutral Ground Coffeehouse. The Uptown coffeehouse serves as a non-alcoholic hub for locals and Loyola students to socialize and listen to live music.

Sober students tell their stories

Violet Bucaro, Staff Writer January 29, 2023

College stereotypes may leave some questioning if sobriety as a student is sustainable but students, like Loyola alumnus Grayson Gibbs, said sobriety is infinitely more fulfilling than dropping $50 at...

Student worker sits behind desk doing homework.

OPINION: Student workers deserve more recognition

Morgan Love, Staff Writer January 29, 2023

When I came home from school for break, I was excited to spend hours upon hours sleeping with my many cats. I hadn’t been home for longer than two weeks in almost six months. Unfortunately, even as I...

Drawing of a pageant woman in a blue flown dress

NOLA and Miss Universe benefit eachother

Arianna D'Antonio, Worldview Editor January 28, 2023

For the first time ever, the 71st Miss Universe was crowned in New Orleans. Recent Loyola graduate Aria Jackson worked as production assistant for the competition, and she believes that the competition...

Staff photo of Dr. Frailing.

Remembering Dr. Kelly Frailing

Heather Rabassa, Copy Editor January 28, 2023

Loyola Criminology and Justice professor Kelly Frailing will be remembered most for her laugh and dedication to serving others, said Rae Taylor, an associate professor and chair of the department of criminology...

Person tied to chair with TV static in the background.

OPINION: Completion rates are destroying creativity

Heather Rabassa, Copy Editor January 28, 2023

Many of the most popular, cult classic television shows would not be around today if they followed the current algorithm that Netflix is trying to push. Completion rates are a measure of how many people...

Loyola students perform with the Tulane University Marching Band

Loyola students perform at the Cotton Bowl

Alana Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2023

Loyola students participated in this year’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic playing music instead of football. On Jan. 2, Loyola band members accompanied the Tulane University Marching Band as the Green...

Map of Loyola with expansion plans animated, Upgrade? appears above the campus.

EDITORIAL: Campus renovation is good, but we need better communication

Lance Longo, Op/Ed Editor January 27, 2023

Father Daffron has announced plans to make Loyola a “go-to place” for workers in the region. Included in these plans is the construction of a new, massive 600-bed residence hall on campus. This will...

Director of Loyola University Police Department Todd Warren settles in to his new office on April 12, 2018. Warren brings 25 years of law enforcement experience.

Todd Warren returns to New Orleans after successful removal of brain tumor

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor January 26, 2023

Todd Warren, Director of Loyola University Police and Emergency Management, has returned to New Orleans after recovering from the successful removal of a brain tumor, according to the Warren family’s...

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