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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Justice Antonin Scalia’s death shocks the political system

Nicholas Morea February 17, 2016

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death has sparked debate in the 2016 presidential race and the political system in regards to who will choose Scalia's successor.Scalia was nominated by President...

The increase of parking meter rates impacts industry worker’s pockets

Lawson Box February 17, 2016

Parking rates increase in New Orleans from Gabriel Garza on Vimeo. Downtown service industry workers are feeling their livelihoods threatened by the city with increased parking rates.On Jan. 11, on-street...

Colossal diamond found in Angola

Nicholas Morea February 17, 2016

A diamond weighing 404 carats was found by a mining company in Angola. Tested by a New York diamond relator, the diamond was deemed "virtually flawless" and entirely colorless, which is the rarest form...

Construction takes over the Fly

Nicholas Morea February 17, 2016

New Orleans residents may have to say goodbye to their favorite picnic spot since construction plans have been made to take over the river-side green space known as the Fly.The Carrolton Boosters, a nonprofit...

Bacchus vs Super Bowl

Gabriel Garza February 15, 2016
Bacchus and the Super Bowl are on the same day. How will restaurant owners respond to large crowds?
Men line up in their designated check-in line. Michael Smith takes their names for documentation. After check in the men continue to the chapel for a hot cup of coffee. Jan. 22, 2016.

Shelter doors swing open for freeze plan

Taylor Galmiche February 14, 2016
Heaters and fireplaces started up this weekend as the temperatures dropped below the freezing point. During freezes, the New Orleans homeless citizens must find different means for survival.

Six-alarm fire on Canal Street impacts businesses

Valeria Kawas February 14, 2016

https://vimeo.com/153999954 During this busy Carnival season, four different parades march past the site of a six-alarm fire that took place Wednesday, Jan. 27. While the parades aren’t altering their...

The [Academic Resource Center] offers academic counseling to help students adapt to the university system and demands, tutorial services, paper review services and disability services.

Louisiana reinstates 80 percent of TOPS scholarship

Starlight Williams and Staff reports February 12, 2016

Updated 2/12/16 1:15 p.m. CST According to Loyola's Office of Marketing and Communication, Fr. Wildes is working with financial aid, the enrollement management team and finance team to fully explore...

Presidential candidates look forward after Iowa

Nick Reimann February 4, 2016

After the Iowa Caucuses officially kicked off the 2016 presidential race, the candidates’ focus now shifts toward New Hampshire. The state will hold its primary on Tuesday, Feb. 9, giving candidates...

Officers Carroll, left, and Moore-Hazelett, right, stand on duty during the Krewe of Carrollton.

Mardi Gras: lawfully

Nick Reimann February 4, 2016

With the mayhem of Carnival season descending upon New Orleans, there is one group of people who don’t have the luxury of forgetting their worries: the police. In charge of controlling the chaos,...

Uber reduces drunk driving rates in New Orleans

Uber reduces drunk driving rates in New Orleans

Kristen Stewart February 3, 2016

With Uber’s popularity growing, New Orleans party-goers will have a new way to enjoy themselves and still get home safely. In January 2015, Mothers Against Drunk Driving paired up with the ride-sharing...

Cigarette tax increase could mean the end of Louisiana’s deficit

Mary Graci February 3, 2016

Governor John Bel Edwards proposed a myriad of tax increases that, if implemented, will affect Louisiana consumers across the board, though one such tax targets a specific group of people: smokers. Among...

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