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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

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...

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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 Deanies Seafood Market. Deanies 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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Reduce. Reuse. Adapt: Changes to recycling cause uncertainty

Sam Lucio September 6, 2019

After China’s sudden decision to no longer take on the majority of the world’s trash and recyclables, residents and governments are left scrapping to find clever solutions. A study published in...

Louisianas new sticker design was inspired by the state seal. Stickers will be handed out to voters in the upcoming elections.

Louisiana unveils new voting sticker

Daniel Schwalm September 4, 2019

Voters in Louisiana’s upcoming elections will receive an eye-catching new sticker—one designed specifically to celebrate the state’s history and culture. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin unveiled...

Free Indeed Home in Danger of Closing

Monica Ruiz September 2, 2019

For the past five years, the Free Indeed Home has provided a home and support for children who have survived sex trafficking. Now, the home is in danger of closing by the end of the month without serious...

Stock prices scroll across the computer monitors in the trading room on Aug. 21, 2019. Loyola students made money on their investments last week despite market volatility. Photo credit: Michael Bauer

Loyola students make money in the market despite turbulent week

Erin Snodgrass August 28, 2019

While the world was sweating watching last week’s tumultuous market, a group of Loyola students saw an opportunity to make more money. The College of Business operates a student managed investment...

An armored vest displays a Homeland Security Investigations badge. HSI participated in the Aug. 14 raid.

Border patrol arrests 15 undocumented workers using fake documents

Andres Fuentes August 28, 2019

13 miles away from campus, St. Rose, Louisiana became the site where a number of undocumented immigrants were detained. According to the U.S. Border Patrol, New Orleans agents arrested 15 immigrants...

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