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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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AI offers educational opportunities

Eleanor Boucher-Ferry September 27, 2024

In 1950, English computer scientist Alan Turing raised the question, “Can machines think?” His question launched the idea of artificial intelligence.  Turing created the “Turing Test,” which...

Environmental protests spread across europe

Sydney Piglia September 27, 2024

For the past year, environmental protest has sparked controversy across Europe.  A recent crackdown on environmental protest in the UK has led to a five year prison sentence for protest organizer Roger...

Construction on the corner of Maple and Adams street. Sept. 3, 2024.

Business owners and students express frustration with construction

Daniela Martinez September 27, 2024

Students, business owners, and residents in the Uptown area are frustrated and tired of having to change their schedules to avoid construction.  Chris Lawson, the owner of Liberty Barbers on Maple...

Loyola community calls attention to the “Red Zone”

Loyola community calls attention to the “Red Zone”

Abigail Schmidt September 20, 2024

More than 50% of college student sexual assault cases occur in August, September, October, or November. The most common targets of these crimes are freshman girls, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest...

Mpox resurgence poses public health emergency

Ecoi Lewis, Worldview Editor September 20, 2024

Mpox has made a comeback in Africa. This time, it is far more deadly.  Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, comes from the same virus family as smallpox. The virus was found in monkeys in 1958 but was...

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Six Flags to be demolished

Lily Bordelon September 20, 2024

After 19 years, Bayou Phoenix will demolish the abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East and replace it with a $500 million sports complex. The demolition is expected to improve the local...

Gov. Landry’s “Given Name Act” rolls out in Uptown schools

Macee Fielding September 6, 2024

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry implemented the “Given Name Act” in public schools, which denies students the right to go by their chosen names and pronouns without parental approval. The act went into...

Example Real ID courtesy of Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. The star in the top right corner of the ID indicates Real ID compliance.

New Louisiana ID required next May

Elise Beck September 6, 2024

Beginning May 7, 2025, Louisiana residents will need a Real ID for domestic and international air and train travel. These enhanced IDs, bearing a gold star in the top right corner, provide an extra level...

Louisiana suit halts Title IX updates

Louisiana suit halts Title IX updates

Sydney Piglia August 31, 2024

Updated federal Title IX regulations including LGBT+ protections will not go into effect this school year due to pushback by the State of Louisiana, according to Loyola Title IX coordinator Dawn Broussard’s...

Title IX interrupted: Louisiana suit halts Title IX updates

Sydney Piglia August 30, 2024

Updated federal Title IX regulations including LGBT+ protections will not go into effect this school year due to pushback by the State of Louisiana, according to Loyola Title IX coordinator Dawn Broussard’s...

Given Name Act goes into effect

Ecoi Lewis, Worldview Editor August 23, 2024

The Louisiana Senate recently enacted the  “Given Name Act” will restrict Louisiana public schools faculty from using alternate pronouns and names used by transgender and nonbinary students in K-12...

10 commandments in the classroom

Ecoi Lewis, Worldview Editor August 23, 2024

A new law by Governor Jeff Landy requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms sparked a lawsuit by Louisiana parents and state officials. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill...

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