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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Challenges persist in mobilizing young voters

Challenges persist in mobilizing young voters

Ecoi Lewis, Senior Staff Writer March 22, 2024

College students and people in their late teens to early 20s are a major demographic in the U.S., but they have the lowest voting turnout. “The process of mobilizing young voters is a real challenge...

EDITORIAL: Students need to embrace diversity and interfaith knowledge

EDITORIAL: Students need to embrace diversity and interfaith knowledge

Lizzy Hadley, Op/Ed Editor March 22, 2024

With Lent and Ramadan upon us, it is our duty as students to be culturally aware and supportive of everyone. Engaging with other cultures and respecting other religions is essential within our Jesuit institution...

(L-R): Bria McClure (3), coach Kellie Kennedy, and Sandra Cannady (24) walk off the court on March 15, 2024 after their round one win against the Southeastern Fire. The Wolf Pack was defeated by the Fighting Saints in the “Sweet Sixteen” on March 21, 2024 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Women’s basketball season ends 26-5 in Iowa

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer March 21, 2024

The women’s basketball team was defeated by the Carroll College Fighting Saints(Mont.) in Sioux City, Iowa, in an overtime game in the Round of 16 of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics...

Junior Bria McClure walks off the court after the women’s basketball team won the first round of the NAIA tournament on March 15, 2024. The team won the second round against Georgetown College on March 16, 2024.

Women’s basketball beats Georgetown College, advances to first Sweet Sixteen since 2014

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer March 16, 2024

The Loyola women’s basketball team defeated the Georgetown College Tigers 79-74 to advance to their first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Sweet Sixteen since 2014. “It’s really...

New Orleans community member arrested at protest for Tulane student

Elinor Upham, News Editor March 16, 2024

Toni Jones, a lead organizer for New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police, was arrested today at a protest on Freret Street. According to Carson Cruse, the president of Loyola’s Student’s for...

Senior guard Taylor Thomas takes a shot at the free throw line during the first round of the NAIA national tournament on March 15, 2024. The Wolf Pack defeated the Southeastern Fire and will play in the second round of the tournament.

Women’s team advances to second round of nationals

B Welch, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

The Loyola Women’s Basketball team will officially advance to the second round of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics nationals tournament after beating the Southeastern Fire 84-78....

Seniors Augie Lodholz (left) and Stephanie Oblena (far right) eat crawfish on the residential lawn on March 15, 2024.

“Crawfish in the Quad” draws crowd despite weather alert

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print March 15, 2024

Despite a severe thunderstorm warning earlier in the day, Loyola's annual "Crawfish in the Quad" drew students to the residential quad for food, music, and bouncy castles. The event was canceled last...

(L-R): Carson Cruse, Juleea Berthelot, Diamond Dixon, and Rowan Sawyer stand in front of the Danna Center on March 7, 2024. The pairs are running respectively for president and vice president of SGA  for the 2024-25 academic year.

Get to know the 2024-25 SGA candidates

Maleigh Crespo and Sophia Maxim March 15, 2024

There are two presidential and vice presidential candidates running in the year's Student Government Association election to serve the student body until next spring – Berthelot-Cruse and Dixon-Sawyer. Berthelot-Cruse Psychology...

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New Orleans Book Festival has something for everyone

Ecoi Lewis, Senior Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Get ready to be immersed in a world of literature and culture, as the New Orleans Book Festival begins next door at Tulane University. The festival will be held March 14 - 16 with over 183 participants,...

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Gun legislation changes in Louisiana

Chiara Faircloth, Assistant Worldview Editor March 15, 2024

New gun legislation that legalizes the concealed carry of a weapon without a permit has been sent to Louisiana State Governor Jeff Landry’s office for approval. Currently, individuals with permits...

White cement letters spell out Loyola

Faculty’s teaching qualifications being evaluated for accreditation

Nadir Benslimane, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Loyola is beginning a process of evaluating the qualifications for its teaching faculty, leading up to the university's accreditation report in 2025.  The review is part of the university’s overall...

Women’s basketball prepares to host NAIA regionals

March 15, 2024

Loyola will host the women’s National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics regional basketball tournament for the second consecutive year on Friday night at 5:30 p.m. with the women’s team up against...

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