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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

(L to R) Steven Garner and Calvin Duncan embrace as Marcus Kondkar looks on. Garner and Duncan are former Angola inmates and were interviewed by Kondkar. Courtesy of Kathleen Flynn.

Professor shines light on life incarcerated

Elinor Upham, News Editor April 18, 2024

Sociology professor Marcus Kondkar said he thinks it is everyone’s basic civil responsibility to look at what is going on behind prison sentences and look at the people being put in prison. “I think...

EDITORIAL: Self-service isn't serving

EDITORIAL: Self-service isn’t serving

Lizzy Hadley, Op/Ed Editor April 18, 2024

When we look for information online, we expect it to be correct and helpful. Unfortunately, that's not always the case with Loyola's websites. It's our GPS for school and academic resources, but it's often...

Design by Zach Cesarini, photo by Sophia Maxim.

Students express issues with university website

Myles McWilliams, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

Someone scrolling Loyola's website might be interested in finding what centers and institutes Loyola offers. While scrolling, the Center for the Study of New Orleans may catch their eye. Or perhaps the...

OPINION: We need academic freedom and expression in schools

OPINION: We need academic freedom and expression in schools

M. Isabel Medina April 18, 2024

The American Bar Association recently adopted a new accreditation standard for law schools (public or private) requiring them to have policies in place that protect academic freedom and freedom of expression...

Nursing sophomores Lexi Leonard-Graham and Gabby Arvie return from walking a dog at PAWS on Jan. 27, 2024 for a LUCAP service trip. LUCAP continues to maintain its founding mission.

LUCAP founding members reflect on the organization

Daniela Martínez, Executive Producer of the Maroon Minute April 18, 2024

Since its beginnings, the Loyola University Community Action Program has given Loyola students the opportunity to service and connect with the Greater New Orleans community. Founded around 1975 by former...

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‘Cowboy Carter’: Beyonce proves Black women can do everything

Ecoi Lewis, Senior Staff Writer April 18, 2024

When you think of Beyoncé, you might immediately think: “icon,” “queen Bey,” or in my case, “the biggest star in the world.” Beyoncé released her highly-anticipated album, “Cowboy Carter,”...

ChatGPT attempts to write an essay.

University to vote on new AI policy

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer April 18, 2024

A new university policy on artificial intelligence for faculty and students is being considered for approval by the University Senate. The issue is one that is of great concern to university faculty,...

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‘Dune: Part Two’: A Sci Fi Titan

Zach Cesarini, Design Chief April 18, 2024

I was tickled with anticipation in the days, weeks even, leading up to the late night showing of “Dune: Part Two.” 20 years of stargazing and sci-fi dorkery has led me to this moment, awkwardly wedged...

Students wait outside of the communications and music building during a power outage on April 16, 2024.

Loyola power outage causes campus “chaos”

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print April 16, 2024

Students clustered outside of university buildings this afternoon due to a Loyola power outage that has been resolved, which disrupted class schedules and shut down the campus internet. "A lot of...

Power back up on campus

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor April 16, 2024

Power and Wi-Fi are back up after students and faculty were evacuated from buildings, according to an alert sent by Loyola alert notifications.

Rowan Sawyer poses with a crawfish composting bin at “Crawfish in the Quad” on March 15, 2024. Courtesy of Rowan Sawyer

Feast on the benefits of crawfish composting

Dajah Saul, The Wolf Editor April 14, 2024

Biology Pre-Health junior Rowan Sawyer passed a bill within the Student Government Association for the inclusion of crawfish composting on campus. For the general body of Loyola, however, a question...

Psychology freshman and member of Disabled Students Assembly KC Crawford leads design senior Ace McConnell in the wheelchair obstacle course on April 11, 2024. The course was created to allow the Loyola community to experience what navigating life in a wheelchair is like.

Students participate in moderated wheelchair experience

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief April 13, 2024

For freshman Josephine Faulk, who primarily navigates using a wheelchair, it can be difficult to get to where she needs to go due to inaccessible landscapes and infrastructure. Faulk said navigating...

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