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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Millennial voters talk about their experience

Millennial voters talk about their experience

Kristen Stewart March 21, 2016

Two weeks after Louisiana’s primary elections, the state’s Millennial generation may have had a powerful impact on the electoral results. Polling places opened their doors for the primary elections...

President Obama nominates a Supreme Court Judge

Nicholas Morea March 16, 2016

President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland to fill the Supreme Court vacancy after Justice Scalia's death. Garland, chief judge of the United State Court of Appeal for the District of Columbia,...

NOPD will no longer enforcing immigration policy without a warrant.

Nicholas Morea March 15, 2016

The New Orleans Police Department will no longer enforce immigration policy without a warrant or a court order. In a statement, NOPD said this plan stems from a "no bias immigration policy" that the NOPD...

Becca Sawyer, 20, is a political science and jewish studies student at Tulane University. She cast her ballot at Holy Name in Uptown. One of my highest priorities is foreign policy, Sawyer said. Specifically related to U.S.-Israeli relationship. Sawyer voted for Marco Rubio. Photo credit: Zach Brien

Faces of the Millennial voters in the Louisiana primary

March 14, 2016
The 2016 presidential campaign has been has been divisive, polarizing and controversial. The younger generation of voters are making an effort to go out and vote.
Millennials swipe left to traditional dating

Millennials swipe left to traditional dating

Gabriela Morales March 10, 2016

With the swipe of a finger, Millennials are re-defining the dating culture with the help of dating apps on their phone. Aaron Didier, psychology freshman, said he uses Grindr, a social networking app...

Chris Pourciau, left, and Virginia Ryan, right, client advocates at the Orleans Public Defenders work on cases in their office on Tulane Avenue. Pourciau and Ryan have seen their jobs get more difficult as budget cuts have limited their clients alternatives to prison.

Budget issues burden Orleans Public Defenders Office

Zach Brien and Gabriel Garza March 10, 2016

Funding issues for public defender offices across Louisiana have increased workloads for attorneys such as Adrienne Cousins, staff attorney for the Orleans Public Defenders. “I think it’s made the...

The future of TOPS uncertain amid the state’s budget crisis

Mark Robinson March 8, 2016

The future of TOPS uncertain amid the state's budget crisis from Mark Robinson on Vimeo. Students flood the halls here at Riverside Academy in St. James Parish, many unaware of the state's financial...

Sarah Michaels, entomologist at the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board, holds a paper covered with mosquito eggs. Two of the species known to transmit the Zika virus are found in Louisiana.

Zika causes concern for mothers

Emily Branan March 6, 2016

Veronica Acevedo thought she knew how to take care of herself and her baby during her pregnancy, but then she found out about the Zika virus. Acevedo, who is originally from Puerto Rico, said she traveled...

Clinton and Trump win in Louisiana primaries

Nick Reimann March 6, 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton both cruised to victory in the Louisiana primary. On the Democratic side, Clinton claimed victory winning 71 percent of the vote and carrying 63 of the state’s...

Donald Trump reads off of a recent CNN poll. Trump, the leader in the 2106 Republican presidential race, held a rally at the Lakefront Airport on Friday, March 4, 2016. Photo credit: Zach Brien

Donald Trump visits Louisiana before primary

Marie Simoneaux, Staff Writer March 5, 2016

With the Louisiana presidential primary hours away, candidate Donald Trump was greeted with both cheers of support and cries of reject at his rally in the Lakefront Airport in New Orleans on Friday, March...

Louisiana gears up for 2016 presidential primary election

Nicholas Morea March 4, 2016

With the presidential race heating up, Louisiana is next on the campaign trail for both Republicans and Democrats. On March 5, Louisiana voters registered for a specific party will be able to cast their...

Youth sports complex at The Fly put on hold

Youth sports complex at The Fly put on hold

Rebeca Trejo March 4, 2016

Students might lose their favorite picnic spot if the Audubon Commission moves forward with the development of a new multi-purpose complex at the Fly. News about a $4 million signed agreement between...

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