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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

A crowd of strikers gathers in Jackson Square on Sept. 27. The crowd later marched thoughout the city chanting, "No more gas, no more oil, keep the carbon in the soil!" along with other chants.

Young citizens speak out at Global Climate Strike

Cristian Orellana October 7, 2019

Seeing 12-year-old Ida Schenck giving a speech to a group of striking New Orleans workers about the importance of climate change might seem odd or out of place, but actually listening to her speak tells...

Pence preaches unity at Kenner GOP rally

Andres Fuentes October 6, 2019

Instead of debating policies or launching attack ads, the two GOP candidates in the Louisiana governor's race decided to unify with the help of Vice President Mike Pence. With days left until the state's...

The Louisiana Children's Museum now occupies a new building in New Orleans City Park. The environmentally-conscious building cost $47.5 million.

Children’s museum opens new location

Gabriella Killett October 4, 2019

The Louisiana Children's Museum has moved from its decades-old home in downtown New Orleans to a new building in City Park. The long-beloved institution opened its new $47.5 million environmentally-conscious...

A Bruno’s bartender checks students' IDs on Wine Wednesday on Oct. 4. Bruno’s trains all bartenders and bouncers to be able to spot fake IDs.

Faking it: Students use fake IDs to circumvent drinking laws

Erin Snodgrass October 4, 2019

Ashley Hart had only been in college two weeks when she and a group of friends embarked on an increasingly common college rite of passage. They gathered in front of a blank white wall and took each other’s...

Breathing Easy: Bike Rider receives Second Chance at Life

Tess Rowland October 3, 2019

Frankie Avila celebrated another year of breathing, moving and cycling. The double-lung transplantee was fortunate to celebrate his 46th birthday on Sept. 29, as well as, the 24th year of his donated...

Fishing in Dead Waters

Andres Fuentes and Tess Rowland October 2, 2019

It was a quiet September afternoon at the Bucktown Harbor in Metairie. The water rippled with small blue waves and the wind clapped the nearby flags and banners. The boats sat on the surface of Lake...

Photo illustration by Will Ingram Photo credit: Will Ingram

Louisiana legalizes alcohol and wine delivery

Jc Canicosa October 1, 2019

When Patrick Brady received his cease and desist letter from the Alcohol and Tobacco Control office to stop delivering alcohol directly to consumers in Nov. 2018, his wine store Brady's Wine Warehouse...

In this April 19, 2017, file photo, Cokie Roberts speaks during the opening ceremony for Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Roberts, a longtime political reporter and analyst at ABC News and NPR has died, ABC announced Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.  She was 75. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Photo credit: Associated Press

New Orleans native, political journalist Cokie Roberts dies at 75

Associated Press September 17, 2019

New Orleans native, Emmy award winner and national political journalist Cokie Roberts died in Washington earlier today from breast cancer complications. She was 75. She was diagnosed with breast cancer...

Trays of crabs sit on the counter of Deanie's Seafood Market. Deanie's was not affected by the new seafood bill due to selling local shrimp and crawfish. Photo credit: Cody Downey

New seafood bill leaves business owners with a fishy taste in their mouths

Cody Downey September 17, 2019

A new seafood bill is causing local restaurants to tell customers just how local their seafood is. Signed by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on June 19, House Bill 335 requires restaurants that sell...

Dead mosquitoes are examined in a lab. Mosquitoes carry the West Nile Virus. Photo credit: Amy Ngo

West Nile Virus sparks war against mosquitoes

Amy Ngo September 16, 2019

Even though Louisiana has some of the most cases of West Nile in the nation, authorities say it is doing much better than in years past. Ranked seventh of 50 states in total cases of the West Nile virus...

Democratic leader Donna Brazile speaks to students at the College Democrats of America Summer Convention on Sept. 7. The convention was held over the weekend at Tulane.

Democrats encourage youth involvement

Daniel Schwalm September 13, 2019

Prominent figures within the Democratic Party touched down in New Orleans over the weekend to encourage young people's participation in politics and mingle with students. For three days, from Sept....

Freedom Fest highlights the lakefront’s potential

Nicholas Delaureal September 8, 2019

This year's third annual Freedom Fest at the Lake, held at the lakefront in Kenner, kicked off Labor Day festivities in Jefferson Parish with the event's largest attendee turnout in history. Festival goers...

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