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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...

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...

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