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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

The Capitol is seen as Congress resumes following a long break and the midterm elections, in Washington, early Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. The Environmental Protection Agency has declared a new rule reducing toxic emissions.

A majority-Black district has been redrawn into six districts

Chiara Faircloth, Assistant Worldview Editor February 1, 2024

A majority-Black district has now been redrawn into the six congressional districts of Louisiana, marking a win for Democrats and civil rights groups after a legal battle and political tug-of-war that...

The Krewe of Muses is an all-female krewe well known for their high heel throws. The high heels are a common trademark of Mardi Gras, and one that parade-goers strive to catch.

Loyola offers Mardi Gras safety tips

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor January 26, 2024

With Mardi Gras just around the corner, campus energy is running high with excitement and anticipation as students eagerly wait for the festivities to begin. Although the big celebration occurs on Fat...

Nicaraguan Juan Sebastián Chamorro talks to reporters in Chantilly, Virginia., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, after flying in to the Washington Dulles International Airport. Chamorro was among some 222 prisoners of the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega who was released last year.

Nicaraguan presidential candidate illegally imprisoned, advocates for democracy

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print January 26, 2024

Editor's Note: The Maroon interviewed Chamorro for this story to hear his account of political persecution in Nicaragua. Nicaraguan police startled politician Juan Sebastián Chamorro awake in his home...

Photo illustration of a student attempting to fill out FASFA form.

FAFSA’s new website update causes problems

Gabbee Bonura, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

Almost all college students know the long and draining process of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms and applications. It is a dreaded, but necessary part of being a college...

Students are seen walking near Loyola's campus on Fri. March 13, 2020. 100 year old veteran has walked hundreds of miles for charity.

Veteran walks for charity

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor January 25, 2024

Entering almost a century of life, World War II veteran Lance Corporal Harold Jones has walked hundreds of miles around his garden to raise money for charity. Starting in 2020, Jones has circled his...

Best friends JC Canicosa and Harvey the horse take a ride through Nine Acres on a wonderfully cloudy British day. The pony pictured above is not Patch.

Emotional support pony joins NOPD

Chiara Faircloth, Assistant Worldview Editor January 25, 2024

Patch, the one-eyed pony, will keep the New Orleans Police Department horses comforted this year as they stroll the streets together for Mardi Gras. His presence will grace both parade onlookers and the...

A man waves a Nicaraguan flag as people participate in a demonstration called the "March of the Flowers" remembering the children killed during the last two-months violence, in Managua, Nicaragua, Saturday, June 30, 2018. The Central American nation has been rocked since April 19 by daily chaos as protesters maintaining roadblocks and demanding Ortega's ouster are met by a heavy-handed crackdown by security forces and allied civilian groups.

Nicaragua threatens religious and speech freedom

Sophia Maxim January 20, 2024

The Nicaraguan government seized the prominent Jesuit-run Central American University – just one of many instances of the recent rampage of President Daniel Ortega’s administration against academic...

Meteorologists predict rainy winter due to “El Niño”

Nezar Berryhill December 1, 2023

We are in an El Nino year. For Louisiana, it means mild and rainy winters, and in this instance for 2023, a very hot summer with a severe drought. Bruce Katz is the chief meteorologist at Fox Station...

Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond speaking in Holy Name of Jesus Church, Nov. 10, 2023. Archbishop Aymond announced the closure and consolidation of several parishes in New Orleans due to budget concerns and declining participation, changing the total number from 13 to five.

Jesuits reflect on parish consolidations

Ava Acharya, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2023

As an effort to ensure the prosperity of New Orleans’ Catholic parishes, Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, announced significant consolidation of these parishes. Despite the difficulty...

Meteorologists predict rainy winter due to 'El Niño'

Meteorologists predict rainy winter due to ‘El Niño’

Nezar Berryhill December 1, 2023

We are in an El Niño year. For Louisiana it means mild and rainy winters and in this instance for 2023, a very hot summer with a severe drought. Bruce Katz, the chief meteorologist at Fox station WVUE...

Loyola, Tulane students partake in nationwide pro-Palestine protest on Nov. 9, 2023.

Loyola, Tulane participate in nationwide protest in support of Palestine

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print November 9, 2023

Students from Loyola and Tulane chapters of Students for a Democratic Society banded together for a joint walkout on Nov. 9, 2023. The walkout was part of a series of nationwide demonstrations at colleges...

Actors' strike maybe nearing end

Actors’ strike maybe nearing end

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor November 3, 2023

July 14. The day the film industry stood still. Since that day, the SAG-AFTRA strike has been a constant in the news cycle, with updates on stalled negotiations and delayed movie releases reminding...

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