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Pelicans squeak by Celtics to claim second victory of season

Ryan Micklin November 16, 2016

15.6 seconds separated the New Orleans Pelicans from starting the season with a 1-10 record, to their first home win of the season after a 106-105 victory over the Boston Celtics on Nov. 14. Anthony Davis...

Trump elected as president

Haley Pegg November 16, 2016

After one of the most controversial campaigns in United States history, businessman Donald Trump became the 45th president-elect after defeating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday, Nov....

Will Parks (34) returns a blocked extra point for two points late in the 4th quarter. This play proved to be the game-winning play as the Broncos defeated the Saints 25-23.

Saints lose at home to the Broncos in drama-filled finish

Ryan Micklin November 14, 2016

Despite a season-high four turnovers, the Saints went toe to toe with the mighty (7-3) Broncos but came up just short in perhaps one of the wildest finishes of the 2016-2017 season. Down 23-17 late in...

Protests erupt after Donald Trump elected president

Protests erupt after Donald Trump elected president

Starlight Williams November 11, 2016

After the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president, protests have broken out all over the country. Since Wednesday, protesters in New Orleans have gathered in front of Lee Circle with signs showing...

A participant in todays Loyola community meeting discussion prepares to write her reaction to the buzz words written on six posters in the Audubon Room. The Department of Student Involvement intended for the posters to be thought provoking prior to an open discussion of feelings following Tuesdays presidential election results. Photo credit: India Yarborough

Students, faculty react to election results in community meeting

India Yarborough November 10, 2016

In wake of last Tuesday's presidential election, a group of students, faculty and staff shared their reactions, fears, privileges and appreciation for the Loyola community Thursday, Nov. 10 in a meeting...

Donald Trump delivers his speech. Trump, the leader in the 2106 Republican presidential race, held a rally at the Lakefront Airport on Friday, March 4, 2016.

Why is Louisiana red?

Nick Reimann November 9, 2016
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A Loyola student holds her absentee ballot envelope. Several students from Miami have not received their absentee ballots Nov. 7, the day before voting ends. Photo credit: Alliciyia George

Miami natives at Loyola unable to vote

Colleen Dulle November 7, 2016

Several Loyola students from Miami have found themselves unable to vote absentee in this year's election, despite having registered and requested ballots on time.Out of seven Miami natives The Maroon interviewed,...

J.P. Holyoak, chair of the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, speaks at a news conference as he is joined by a host of doctors and nurses gather at the Arizona capitol to endorse Prop 205, the legalization of recreational marijuana, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Majority of Americans may soon be living with legal marijuana

Jc Canicosa November 7, 2016

In some states in 2016, voters will decide on more than just emails and building walls. Voters in five states—Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada—will decide whether to legalize...

With Lasers trained on a protester, police struggle to maintain order outside the debate hall at Dillard University. Protesters gathered to speak out against former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke on Nov. 2. Photo credit: Nick Reimann

Chaos erupts as David Duke debates at Dillard

Nick Reimann November 3, 2016

Protests boiled over into confrontations with police during the Louisiana Senate debate Wednesday night, Nov. 2, at Dillard University in New Orleans. Demonstrators were upset about the university allowing...

Saints upset Seahawks in the Dome

Brian Wollitz November 2, 2016

The Saints overcame a late push from the Seahawks, and secured the 25-20 upset over the Seahawks in the Superdome. With only 1:50 remaining and down by five, Russell Wilson drove his offense down the...

This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo, shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. More than 28,000 Americans died from overdosing on opiates in 2014, a record high for the nation. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)

Substance abuse on the rise, linked to mental health

Haley Pegg October 29, 2016

A common misconception is that hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine are the most dangerous substances of all, as they kill thousands of people each year in the United States alone. However, other drugs,...

A quilt made by survivors of sexual assault hangs on the wall of the New Orleans Family Justice Center. Sexual assault remains one of the most underreported crimes. Photo credit: Lester Duhe

Sexual assault: It could happen to you

Lester Duhe October 28, 2016

Sexual assault could possibly happen to one in four people on college campuses. “Possibly” because experts struggle to pin down a precise number. “It is so hard to capture stats about...

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