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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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A studio arts major draws in Monroe Hall.

Students and alumni react to cancelation of studio arts major

Valerie Cronenbold March 3, 2021

Loyola's decision to discontinue the studio arts major and fold it into the existing design program has polarized the opinions of many students and alumni. Earlier this spring, the School of Communication...

Homecoming 2021 chair Michaela Jones stands on Loyola's campus. Jones said she plans to bring Loyola together after a hard year for this year's homecoming. Photo credit: Michael Bauer

Homecoming 2021 hopes to unify Loyola

Jackie Galli March 3, 2021

Homecoming is set to bring together the Loyola community from a safe distance this spring, and senior homecoming chair Michaela Jones said she believes this is exactly what students need. Homecoming...

The Planters NUTmobile sits at the corner of Broadway and Panola Streets, Friday, Feb. 26. The NUTmobile made appearances in neighborhoods and at local events, nursing homes, Sazerac House and the Second Harvest Food Bank.

The Planters NUTmobile shells out smiles in NOLA

Madeline Taliancich March 1, 2021

The Planters NUTmobile rolled into New Orleans last week and is heading out of town today after its crew spent time “hanging out and spreading smiles,” according to Peanutter Shannon Hope. The 26-foot...

Martinus Mitchum, via Facebook

Former Loyola Officer Martinus Mitchum killed during Carver basketball game

Rose Wagner February 26, 2021

The officer killed Friday during a high school basketball game at George Washington Carver High School has been identified as Martinus Mitchum, 38, a member of Tulane University's police force and a former...

A billboard funded by Roy Bourgeois calling for the ordination of women priests stands in front of downtown New Orleans. Bourgeois was expelled from the priesthood for his advocacy of ordaining women. Photo credit: Michael Bauer

Billboard keeps conversation about women’s ordination alive

Zia Sampson February 26, 2021

Roy Bourgeois, the founder of School of Americas Watch, has funded two billboards in New Orleans to promote the ordination of women in the Catholic Church. While the billboards have only been up for a...

Photo credit: Mikayla Ferro

Editorial: Here’s what we want in a new School of Communication and Design director

Daniel Schwalm February 25, 2021

The School of Communication and Design has officially started the search for a new director. We feel strongly that students’ opinions should be taken into consideration during this search process. We...

Photo credit: Mikayla Ferro

Pop culture’s use of African-American English raises questions of appropriation, understanding

Khayla Gaston February 25, 2021

Pop culture's mass usage of African-American English has diffused the language from the Black community into the general American public, raising questions about this appropriation and its impacts. This...

Fourth year pharmacy student Tiffani Collins innoculates Wilfred Griffin, Jr. with his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Crescent City Pharmacy Feb. 18, 2020. COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots are available at Tulane’s Lavin-Bernick Center.

Shortages slow down COVID-19 vaccinations

Rae Walberg February 24, 2021

For Crescent City Pharmacy Director Lishunda Franklin, administering the COVID-19 vaccine has been a waiting game. “I won’t be getting any more first doses maybe until the end of the month,” Franklin...

Wolf Pack infielder Payton Alexander warms up during a game against the University of Huston-Victoria. Alexander had three hits and scored three runs during Loyola's four-game series with Freed-Hardeman University. Photo credit: Hannah Renton

Baseball splits series with 9th ranked Freed-Hardeman

Brendan Heffernan February 22, 2021

The Loyola Wolf Pack baseball team went 2-2 in four games against Freed-Hardeman University over the weekend. Freed-Hardeman entered the weekend ranked 9th in the country by the NAIA and the Wolf Pack's...

Mia Upshaw poses with her film posters at the University Programming Board’s Black is Art event, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.

‘Black is Art’ event highlights Loyola’s Black creatives

Madeline Taliancich February 21, 2021

Mia Upshaw is only a sophomore, but she already runs her own production company and modeling agency. In her spare time, Upshaw even finds time to create, making paintings for her friends and family. This...

A Loyola sign sits bathed in sunlight outside Marquette Hall.

Commencement to be held on campus, divided into multiple ceremonies

Rose Wagner February 18, 2021

Loyola's spring 2021 commencement will be held on campus, according to an email sent to graduating students. In the email, University President Tania Tetlow said that commencement will be held on the...

Wolf Pack players sit on the bench during a conference win against Stillman College. Loyola clinched the SSAC West Division title today when their game against William Carey was canceled. Maria Paula Marino/The Maroon. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

Women’s basketball clinches SSAC West title

Brendan Heffernan February 16, 2021

Loyola's women's basketball team clinched the Southern States Athletic Conference West Division title today after their game against William Carey University was canceled. The Wolf Pack is now 15-1...

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