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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Students move into Buddig hall during move in on Thursday Aug. 15, 2019. A donation box will be made available at the end of the year for students to donate unwanted items during move-out.

“Don’t Dump, Donate!” allows students to donate dorm amenities

Marcela Baez, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

At the end of the semester, students can donate items they don’t need after moving out as a way to help local charities and reduce items from ending up in landfills. From May 7 to 10 in the residential...

Freshman Rebecca Doherty (right) views the solar eclipse in the Palm Court on April 8, 2024.

Campus unites for solar eclipse

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print April 8, 2024

Students and professors flocked to the Palm Court to view the partial solar eclipse this afternoon. Although the sky was cloudy with light rain, viewers witnessed the crescent of sunlight during intervals...

Man dumping beads into an ArcGNO bin.

Nine eco-friendly organizations in the Big Easy

Gabbee Bonura, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

Glass Half Full, Keep Louisiana Beautiful, ArcGNO, The Grounds Krewe, Realcycle, NolaCans4Food, Vintage Green Review, ricRACK, and SOUL Nola are nine non-profit organizations in New Orleans that work towards...

Logo for the Jones X Macdonald Defense Committee. The defense committee was formed following the arrest of Toni Jones, who had her first court appearance on April 23. Courtesy of the Jones X Macdonald Defense Committee.

Resistance erupts at Tulane protest for Palestine

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor March 21, 2024

Following a dispute between a student and professor at Tulane University and the subsequent arrest of an advocate supporting the student last week, members of Tulane’s chapter of Students for a Democratic...

Dave Cash from the United Teachers New Orleans speaks to attendees at first annual Labor Spring event on April 21, 2023. Loyola’s  sociology department is preparing for its second Labor Spring on March 21, 2024.

Loyola to host second annual Labor Spring

Chiara Faircloth, Assistant Worldview Editor March 21, 2024

The department of sociology will host its second annual Labor Spring event, which aims to give attendees a general introduction to the foundations and objectives of labor unions. The national event...

Challenges persist in mobilizing young voters

Challenges persist in mobilizing young voters

Ecoi Lewis, Senior Staff Writer March 21, 2024

College students and people in their late teens to early 20s are a major demographic in the U.S., but they have the lowest voting turnout. “The process of mobilizing young voters is a real challenge...

A 'Welcome to Loyola' sign waves outside Thomas Hall on May 17, 2020. Loyola is co-hosting an off-campus housing fair with Tulane University.

Loyola and Tulane to host Housing Fair

Chiara Faircloth, Assistant Worldview Editor March 21, 2024

The Commuter Student Association has announced the Off-Campus Housing Fair. Loyola will be co-hosting this event with Tulane University on Wednesday, March 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the St. Charles room. This...

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Gun legislation changes in Louisiana

Chiara Faircloth, Assistant Worldview Editor March 14, 2024

New gun legislation that legalizes the concealed carry of a weapon without a permit has been sent to Louisiana State Governor Jeff Landry’s office for approval. Currently, individuals with permits...

Tulane police ensures student safety at college bars

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor March 14, 2024

With the bustling nightlife around Tulane and Loyola, safety becomes a concern, Tulane Police Captain Anthony Dominguez said. Dominguez said his team has 24/7 patrolling from South Carrollton Avenue...

Grace Nolan, program coordinator, leads team in shoveling and bagging oyster shells on March 2, 2024 with the Coalition for Restore Coastal Louisiana. The event works to combat rapid coastal erosion on Louisiana's shore.

Louisiana’s Oyster Recycling: Battling Coastal Erosion

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor March 14, 2024

A football field an hour – that is how much coastal land loss Louisiana is constantly experiencing, according to a 2011 U.S. Geological Survey. Since 1932, they have estimated that Louisiana has lost...

Signage for GeauxVote, taken on October 28, 2020. Primary elections in Louisiana are occurring soon, and GeauxVote provides resources for students to be involved in the voting process.

Presidential preference primary is approaching

Chiara Faircloth, Assistant Worldview Editor March 13, 2024

The Presidential preference primary election for Louisiana is right around the corner. Polling stations for the primary will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m Saturday, March 23. All registered voters should...

Delegate from the Unites Teachers New Orleans makes an appearance at the labor springs event on April 21, 2023. Following Hurricane Katrina, several public schools were privatized or became charter schools, making the process of unionizing the schools much more difficult.

Loyola to host second annual labor spring

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor March 13, 2024

Loyola’s Department of Sociology will be hosting their second annual Labor Spring. Partnered with the Workplace Justice Project, Loyola’s Jesuit Social Research Institute, University of New Orleans...

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