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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

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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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Bridge House Announces First Dry Festival

Sofia Luciano, Life and Times Editor September 21, 2022

The Bridge House/Grace House announced via a press conference yesterday New Orleans' first dry music festival, Sober Fest. The festival will be held on Saturday, November 12 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm...

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Hurricane Fiona swipes Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico faces big cleanup

Dánica Coto, Associated Press September 20, 2022

CAYEY, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Fiona blasted the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday as a Category 3 storm after devastating Puerto Rico, where most people remained without electricity or running...

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New COVID-19 booster shot available on campus

Maria DiFelice, News Assistant September 20, 2022

The new COVID-19 booster shot which targets both the original strain of the coronavirus and omicron sub-variants will now be available through Loyola's Student Health Services.  Appointments can be made...

Two graduating students, wearing graduation cap and gowns, walk down pavement.

Community reacts to loan forgiveness

Ava Acharya, News Editor September 20, 2022

On Aug. 24, 2022, United States President Joe Biden announced his plans to relieve up to $20,000, per person, of student loan debt, according to an article published by the Associated Press.Biden’s plan...

Loyola swimmer practices their freestyle in the pool.

Swim team excited for first season back at school

Sam Ufkes, Staff Writer September 20, 2022

Loyola’s swimming and dive team is about to kick off its season. As the team looks to the future, things are looking up for this season. Due to last year’s Hurricane Ida, barring the beginning of the...

Students and band members of St.Ove, Billy Brown Jr., and Steven Wood perfom at the St.Ove rave on Aug. 27, 2022. St.Ove rave is an event created by the duo where local artists and other students perform.

Musical Duo St.Ove Brings the Heat

Violet Bucaro, Staff Writer September 19, 2022

  St.Ove, a New Orleans duo composed of Billy Brown Jr. and Steven Wood, is cooking up house music with many flavors. The band, which formed on Good Friday 2022 and named their band accordingly,...

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Recall petition for Mayor Cantrell continues

Jackie Galli, Managing for Print September 19, 2022

Under 160 days remain for the recall petition against Mayor LaToya Cantrell to gain the needed signatures by its February deadline, according to Nola.com. The petition, filed in August by former Democratic...

From left to right, Eryn Loria, Madison Martin, Gabby Roberts, and Malery Louis, with the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience and New Orleans Convention Company, Inc sit at check-in desk.

OPINION: Joining PRSSA shaped my college experience

Eryn Loria September 18, 2022

One of the biggest problems you face when you begin college tends to be finding a sense of belonging. Something that everyone has faced when coming to college as a freshman (or transfer student) is the...

Stephanie Oblena, SGA president, interacts with other students at a recent SGA outreach event.

New SGA aims to learn from past mistakes

Macie Batson, Senior Staff Writer September 18, 2022

Student Government Association President Stephanie Oblena and Vice President Viviana Alvarez ran on three main campaign promises – student quality of life, accountability, and relations between student...

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