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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico

Arianna D'Antonio, Worldview Editor September 26, 2022

Hurricane Fiona made landfall along the extreme southwestern coast of Puerto Rico, near Punta Tocon, at 3:20 p.m. eastern time Sunday with winds of 85 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. The...

Student writes on flaming paper that has been kissed.

OPINION: KISS this – Journalism writing constrains creativity

Abigail Schmidt, Sports Editor September 25, 2022

In journalism school, the first thing they teach you is how to kiss. Let me rephrase that: the first thing they teach you is KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid. First, let me start by saying: I am a journalist....

Dr. Kedrick Perry works in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office in Bobet Hall on Sep. 14, 2022.

OPINION: Please stop saying “differently abled”

Kedrick Perry September 24, 2022

I know you probably mean well, but stop saying “differently abled.” We, as considerate human beings, are often sensitive to saying the appropriate or politically correct thing when it comes to people...

EDITORIAL: Financial aid experience shouldnt be demeaning

EDITORIAL: Financial aid experience shouldn’t be demeaning

Jacob L'Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor September 24, 2022

Without the help of financial aid, many students would not attend Loyola. That is a simple fact. Between incomplete households, a stagnating economy, and just not being able to afford ludicrous tuition...

The main Loyola sign, which sits at the very front of campus, with Marquette Hall in the background.

Office of Student Records renamed the Office of the Registrar

Ava Acharya, News Editor September 23, 2022

The office that was previously recognized as the Office of Student Records will now be named Loyola’s Office of the Registrar beginning Oct. 1, 2022. In an email to students, Provost Tanuja Singh said...

Mayor Cantrell speaks at Mardi Gras parade

Locals react to mayor’s Mardi Gras apprehension

Jonathan Whitehead, Staff Writer September 23, 2022

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell recently discussed the issue of the lack of police enforcement in New Orleans and how the severity of this shortage could result in cancellation of Mardi Gras in 2023. However,...

Loyola swimmer on the diving stand getting ready to dive in

Loyola’s pool gets an upgrade

Jonathan Whitehead, Staff Writer September 23, 2022

Loyola has recently renovated and reopened their pool, located in the University Sports Complex. The pool was destroyed last August, during Hurricane Ida, and was under construction, until its reopening...

Three models posing in front of a piano

F-Stop 504 creates a safe haven for New Orleans’ creatives

Macie Batson, Senior Staff Writer September 23, 2022

F-Stop 504 is a non-profit creative collective that hosts free-of-charge, themed events where individuals of all skill levels may participate and network. The major events at F-Stop 504 are photo walks,...

Moon Landrieu and wife Verna Landrieu sit on bench

Loyola remembers Moon Landrieu

Macie Batson, Senior Staff Writer September 22, 2022

Moon Landrieu, a Loyola graduate and the 56th mayor of the City of New Orleans, died on Sept. 5 at the age of 92. Landrieu was a powerhouse of civil rights advocacy during his time as mayor, and was...

engulfed podcast cover with smoke from oil refinery

The Maroon launches environmental podcast

Macie Batson, Senior Staff Writer September 22, 2022

The Maroon is launching its most recent podcast, “Engulfed”, on Tuesday Sept. 27, according to producer Rae Walberg. The podcast, “Engulfed,” will release episodes over the course of four weeks,...

New assistant coaches Samantha Thomas (left) and Kaila Anderson (right)

Women’s basketball has new faces

Kloe Witt, Staff Writer September 21, 2022

After a successful season last year, head women's basketball coach, Kellie Kennedy added two new additions to her team, assistant coaches Samantha Thomas and Kaila Anderson.  Both are eager for the...

Andrea Armstrong testifying to senate committee

Loyola law professor testifies to effects of uncounted deaths in U.S. prisons

Natalie Thomas, Staff Writer September 21, 2022

Senator Jon Ossoff unveiled the results of his 10-month bipartisan investigation into uncounted deaths in America’s prisons and jails in a Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Sept. 20. Loyola...

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