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Community policing credited as New Orleans crime drops

Community policing credited as New Orleans crime drops

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor May 2, 2024

Of the three cities psychology junior Zoe Marceaux has lived in, New Orleans has always felt unsafe, she said. Marceaux isn't the only one who feels unsafe. In 2022, 53% of people in the U.S. believed...

Jean Montès talks to his orchestra students.

Professor conducts music with spirit and kindness

Violet Bucaro, Assistant News Editor May 2, 2024

Youth orchestra director and Loyola music professor Jean Montès wants to awaken the “unlimited potential” of his students. “Teaching is an honor,” Montès said. “People trust me to guide...

A sign sits outside of Magazine Street on April 20, 2024.

OPINION: New Orleans is not affordable for senior citizens

Riley Keelty and Carson Cruse May 2, 2024

Behind the vibrant facade of New Orleans lies a depressing reality, a city where lifelong residents, particularly the elderly, are struggling to make ends meet. The cost of living for senior citizens...

Senior and musician Jade Robbins stands in the Palm Court on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Musician Jade Robbins shares her musical influences

Emma Santangelo May 2, 2024

The first track of Jade Robbins' album, “Heart Tower,” begins with her voice, acapella, saying, “I could do it.” The opening track delves into finding the strength through the people you love to...

Screenwriter and actor Tracy Camp looks at her reflection in a mirror. Camp's film "Don't" was featured in Loyola's Crescent City Film Festival on April 19-21, 2024.

Local screenwriter featured in Crescent City Film Festival

Violet Bucaro, Assistant News Editor May 2, 2024

Tracy Camp is a local screenwriter and actor in New Orleans. Her short film “Don’t” was screened at Loyola's student-run film festival. “I felt honored to be selected out of all the international...

Student Health Services sign on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The health center started a new billing partnership with Ochsner in August 2023.

Students frustrated with student health billing, lack of transparency

Maleigh Crespo May 2, 2024

Criminology junior Brooke Ball has been going to the Student Health Center since her freshman year at Loyola. In fall of 2021, Ball went to the center for treatment for an ear infection where she was prescribed...

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“Ripley”: The glacial conniving thriller “Saltburn” was trying to be

Chris Maldonado, Assistant Op/Ed Editor May 2, 2024

Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 psychological thriller novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley”, has once again been adapted for modern audiences. This time, however, the titular Mr. Ripley has found a home in...

Regina "Gina" Kendall helps a customer at the post office.

Decades of dedication: Postal clerk puts students first

Maleigh Crespo May 2, 2024

Loyola has been Regina “Gina” Kendall’s second home since she was 12-years-old when her mother began working in telecommunications for the university. Kendall said she grew up on the campus. If...

COLUMN: The Maroon is my proudest stepping stone

COLUMN: The Maroon is my proudest stepping stone

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief May 2, 2024

When I applied to be editor-in-chief of The Maroon, I wrote in my application that until I walk across the stage at graduation, my Wednesday nights are reserved for producing the newspaper. But as I...

Encampment demolished, 14 arrested

Encampment demolished, 14 arrested

Kloe Witt and Eloise Pickering May 1, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Maroon (@loyola_maroon) 14 people were arrested in front of Tulane during the Pro-Palestine encampment involving Loyola and Tulane...

LIVE BREAKING: SWAT nearly surrounds encampment

LIVE BREAKING: SWAT nearly surrounds encampment

Sophia Maxim and Eloise Pickering May 1, 2024

3:30 a.m.: SWAT has nearly surrounded and enclosed the area of encampment, including Tulane's front lawn and the neutral ground of St. Charles Street. They have begun arresting more students, including...

Pro-palestine protestors surround growing encampment on Tulane's front lawn on April 30, 2024.

LIVE UPDATES: Palestine encampment develops at Tulane

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital April 30, 2024

LIVE UPDATES of the Loyola and Tulane pro-Palestine encampment— The Loyola Maroon (@Loyola_Maroon) April 30, 2024

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