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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Sloan Brignac spins a cane while sitting on the front steps of Marquette Hall. Currently the sole member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Brignac hopes to recruit new members in order to ensure the fraternitys survival. Photo credit: Michael Bauer

Last member of Kappa Alpha Psi hopes to recruit new members

Gabriella Killett October 18, 2020

Before joining Kappa Alpha Psi, biological sciences major Sloan Brignac said he was a "not so humble" man. After joining the historically Black fraternity, Brignac said he became much more of a "team player,"...

Ian and Marlaina Dowling kiss at their surprise wedding on July 22, 2020. The couples orginial wedding plans were cancelled because of the pandemic. Courtesy of Hannah Renton.

Column: My parents got married during quarantine

Hannah Renton October 16, 2020

My parents are the busiest people on Earth. Together, they own and operate a microbrewery in our hometown of Bethlehem, New Hampshire. Though they have a small yet strong team of employees, this venture...

Opinion: Who Am I?

Opinion: Who Am I?

Christion Gilyard October 16, 2020

Editor's Note: The following piece contains strong language including the use of a racial epithet. While typical journalistic style calls for partially censoring such language, we felt it was important...

Photo credit: Alexandria Whitten

Loyola publishes Mission Priority Examen report and goals

Victoria Sosa October 15, 2020

Loyola’s Office of Mission and Identity announced Oct. 13 that its Mission Priority Examen was endorsed and the university's Jesuit Catholic identity was reaffirmed. The endorsement came from Fr....

Tyler Sanchez, political science junior, stands at the podium in the student government office on Oct. 5. Sanchez replaced former Chief Justice Gordon Towell after his resignation from the position. Photo credit: Michael Bauer

Tyler Sanchez confirmed as SGA’s new chief justice

Brandon Tate October 15, 2020

Tyler Sanchez, SGA's new chief justice said he intends to make sure that the Loyola community is “treated fairly, equitably and with justice, at the core of all things," in his new position. Sanchez,...

A Wolf Pack basketball player shoots a layup while warming up for practice in Loyola’s sports complex on Wednesday Sept. 30. One of the Wolf Packs basketball teams went into isolation after a positive case of COVID-19 was announced on Friday of last week. Photo by Will Ingram

Wolf Pack basketball player tests positive for COVID-19

Will Ingram October 6, 2020

A member of Loyola's basketball program has been diagnosed with COVID-19, forcing the rest of their team to quarantine. The player was diagnosed with the virus Friday Oct. 2 after practice, according...

Marquette Hall stands tall on Loyolas campus at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. Photo credit: Alexandria Whitten

Advancement continues to recruit donors during COVID-19

Rae Walberg October 4, 2020

Last fall, the Office of University Advancement, a team that locates potential donors to contribute to Loyola’s endowment and provide financial gifts to the university, closed out an eight-year multimillion...

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SGA confirms new chief justice, new student organizations

Chloe Caudle October 2, 2020

The SGA Senate meeting Sept. 30 confirmed a new chief justice and senator while also chartering new organizations and passing initiatives. The senate confirmed new Chief Justice Tyler Sanchez after Former...

University President Tania Tetlow speaks at a podium.

Tetlow speaks on finances, diversity and the human resources process

Rae Walberg October 1, 2020

Since the beginning of the school year, University President Tania Tetlow said the university has focused on anti-racism practices as well as combatting the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to...

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Tetlow explains lack of COVID-19 testing, data tracking

Rae Walberg October 1, 2020

With more than a month into the school year, University President Tania Tetlow said the university has been able to operate safely and efficiently thus far despite the lack of mandatory testing which has...

Wolf Pack volleyball player Dallis Brown poses with her mask on. Loyolas volleyball team had their season postponed to spring amid the COVID-19 pandemic. courtesy of Kyle Encar

Wolf Pack volleyball to start conference play in the spring

Jillian Oddo September 29, 2020

Loyola's women's volleyball team has season been delayed to spring 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. College coaches work to build winning teams by emphasizing consistency and routine, but for the...

Sophomore Saskia Walker from Rome, Italy stands in her hometown. Walker is one of many international students at Loyola in a tough spot due to COVID-19. Courtesy of Saskia Walker

International students have conflicting feelings as they return to campus

Sofia Mongillo September 28, 2020

Amidst the chaos and tragedy that has swept the nation as a result of COVID-19, international students have been caught in the crossfire of the virus.At Loyola, where more than 100 students are from 40...

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