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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Tennis player hits a backhand at XULA Tennis Center

Tennis gears up for first tournament this fall

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports October 1, 2022

The Loyola men’s and women’s tennis teams have geared up for the start of their season all year, and the beginning of the season is marked by the International Tennis Association Gulf Regional Tournament...

Elena Voisin wears a sign that reads rally for reproductive rights and gives a time and location for the rally.

Student stopped from handing out fliers for pro-abortion protest

Ava Acharya, News Editor September 30, 2022

On Sept. 6, Elena Voisin, a Loyola pre-health senior, was handing out flyers to fellow students for a march in favor of reproductive rights in front of the Danna Center. The march itself was organized...

New Orleans celebrates Beignet Fest

Sofia Luciano, Life and Times Editor September 30, 2022

Under the blazing New Orleans sun, people from all around the city gathered at the City Park Festival Grounds for some delicious, sweet and savory treats on Sept. 24 to attend the city’s annual Beignet...

Norman C Francis photos

Dr. Norman C. Francis documentary premieres

Macie Batson, Senior Staff Writer September 29, 2022

WYES-TV is kicking off their 65 years of service celebration with a one-hour documentary honoring Norman C. Francis, Loyola’s first Black graduate, and his remarkable life, according to WYES Executive...

A photo of Marquette Hall with Left Behind written on the sidewalk in chalk in front of the hall.

Professors feel left behind with frozen salaries, lower retirement contributions

Gabriella Killett, Editor in Chief September 29, 2022

Pat Jackson’s son asked them recently why they weren’t as happy at their job anymore. The tenured full professor, whose name has been changed in order to remain anonymous out of a fear of reprisal,...

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks

Louisiana receives pandemic funds

Fatima Hussein, Associated Press September 28, 2022

According to AP news, Louisiana was one of the states to receive a portion of the country’s $8.28 billion in pandemic funds. On the same day the Federal Reserve gave a sobering report on the U.S....

Loyola grapples with unexpected passing of College of Business professor

Loyola grapples with unexpected passing of College of Business professor

Domonique Tolliver, Managing Editor for Digital September 28, 2022

Loyola announced the passing of College of Business faculty member and New Orleans native Iris Mack. Mack's cause of death has not been announced and funeral arrangements will be shared once details are...

dark sky and water

Hurricane Ian gets nasty quickly, turbocharged by warm water

Seth Borenstein, AP Science Writer September 27, 2022

Hurricane Ian is quickly gaining monstrous strength as it moves over oceans partly heated up by climate change, just like 30 other Atlantic tropical storms since 2017 that became much more powerful in...

Finalists in the LaunchU entrepreneurship competition stand and pose holding certificates, along with some faculty members. This photo was taken at the final pitch competition. There is a projected sign behind them that says Award Ceremony.

LaunchU Wraps Up Its Inaugural Year at Loyola

Heather Rabassa, Copy Editor September 27, 2022

Loyola’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development saw the culmination of their LaunchU program earlier this month, a competition for entrepreneurs in the Loyola community to expand and grow...

Donald Reyes (left) and Cory Amory (right, the new basketball coach and golf coach

New coaches make way for new opportunities

Kloe Witt, Staff Writer September 27, 2022

In the last few years, Loyola athletics has faced a higher turnover rate in coaches than expected. This year alone, two new head coaches were introduced to teams: men’s basketball coach Donald Reyes...

LUPD police car. LUPD is testing out a new dispatch system.

Loyola student robbed near Broadway campus

Domonique Tolliver, Managing Editor for Digital September 27, 2022

A Loyola student was robbed in the 500 block of Pine Street near Loyola's Broadway campus while walking to their car on Sept. 26 at 11:37 p.m., according to the Loyola police department. Police said two...

people dancing

French Market celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Sophia Maxim, Staff Writer September 26, 2022

As a vibrant start to Hispanic Heritage Month, families and couples of all nationalities and ages gathered at the French Market on Saturday, Sept. 17. People there celebrated the Hispanic and Latine...

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