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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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SGA President Deon Wilson and former Vice President Tyler Sanchez pose for a photo days after their win was announced. Sanchez has stepped down as vice president.

Wilson and Sanchez plan for next year’s SGA

Artie Bennett April 7, 2021

After a competitive election season, sociology and Latin American studies junior Deon Wilson and political science junior Tyler Sanchez have been elected as the next SGA president and vice president for...

A graduation tassel lays across a gown decked out in Loyola's emblem. Loyola has announced its official graduation plans for the class of 2021.

Graduation moves to UNO arena after student complaints

Rose Wagner April 6, 2021

Loyola's commencement is moving to the UNO arena, after the university's initial plans for a drive-through ceremony sparked frustration and anger among many graduating seniors. Instead of hosting a...

Loyola sign sits in the grass in front of Marquette Hall

Loyola considers in-person diploma ceremony after student complaints

Gabriella Killett April 1, 2021

Loyola is asking graduating seniors to vote on whether they would prefer an in-person diploma ceremony in the UNO Lakefront Arena, or Loyola's current plan of a drive-through ceremony on campus. President...

Deon Wilson, right, and Tyler Sanchez, left, meet with students at the presidential meet and greet in March 2021. Wilson and Sanchez reflect on their tenure.

Deon Wilson and Tyler Sanchez win SGA presidential election

Gabriella Killett April 1, 2021

Deon Wilson and Tyler Sanchez will be the next SGA president and vice president, respectively. SGA Commissioner of Elections, Olufemi Adegoke, revealed the results in an Instagram live Thursday at 12:45. Adegoke...

A plate is served up in Loyola's Orleans Room. Loyola and Tulane students will be able to use their meal plans at each other's campuses for the first time since the Omicron surge.

Students left in a lurch as campus dining closes for Easter

Rose Wagner April 1, 2021

The Orleans Room, along with most of Loyola's campus dining options will be closed for Easter weekend, leaving many on-campus students surprised and without convenient food options. Loyola dining posted...

Christian Martinez, right, and Aidan Gibson, left, campaign for SGA president and vice president respectively during a Peace Quad campaign event. The pair was disqualified from the SGA race after being found guilty of multiple campaign violations.

Martinez/Gibson ticket removed from SGA elections for campaign violations

Rose Wagner March 30, 2021

Christian Martinez and Aidan Gibson, two freshmen who were running for SGA president and vice president respectively, have been disqualified from the race for multiple campaign violations. The violations...

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Editorial: Don’t throw your mask away yet

Artie Bennett March 30, 2021

Finally, COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed in significant numbers across the city. With the FDA approving the single-dose shot from Johnson & Johnson and New Orleans entering modified Phase Three,...

Seniors share mixed emotions over 2021 commencement plans

Seniors share mixed emotions over 2021 commencement plans

Rose Wagner March 29, 2021

Loyola seniors are grappling with mixed emotions after the university announced socially distanced and partially virtual and in-person plans for the moment they've spent four years dreaming about— graduation. The...

Class of 2020 to have in-person commencement in May

Class of 2020 to have in-person commencement in May

Rose Wagner March 29, 2021

Loyola's class of 2020, whose senior year was upended by the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, will have a chance at a do-over this May with an in-person commencement mass. During the weekend of May 21...

A graduation tassel lays across a gown decked out in Loyola's emblem. Loyola has announced its official graduation plans for the class of 2021.

Loyola announces commencement plans

Rose Wagner March 29, 2021

Loyola has announced detailed plans for commencement, consisting of multiple in-person masses, a university-wide video ceremony that will be broadcast outdoors, and a drive-through diploma ceremony for...

The street car that commuters often use passes in front of Loyola's campus.

City transit systems are changing in favor of commuters

Domonique Tolliver March 27, 2021

Change is coming to transportation in the Greater New Orleans Area. The Regional Transit Authority is using information from a 2019 study that will help to connect transit routes in Orleans and Jefferson...

Marquette Hall stands on Loyola's campus last semester.

Care, Compromise, and Support: SGA vice presidential candidates debate on how they will serve Loyola

Domonique Tolliver March 26, 2021

SGA hosted its vice presidential debate Thursday sparking discussions of how to support the greater Loyola community. The meeting began with an introduction of the senatorial candidates and quickly...

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