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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Jacob L'Hommedieu

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor

Jacob L’Hommedieu is the Worldview Editor of The Maroon. He is a Senior Political Science Major with a Minor in Social Media Communications. Other than writing, he enjoys spending time with his friends and relaxing on the front porch with a cool glass of water.

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The death penalty should be abolished

Jacob L’Hommedieu
December 6, 2024
OPINION: The death penalty needs to be abolished

OPINION: The death penalty needs to be abolished

Jacob L’Hommedieu
May 3, 2024
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Meta limits recommendations for political content

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
"Godzilla Minus One" review: Monstrous yet Human

“Godzilla Minus One” review: Monstrous yet Human

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Sports Editor
February 2, 2024
Taylor Thomas driving up the court to score against Thomas University, Jan. 20, 2023. Thomas held the second highest point total for Loyola's women's basketball team that game.

Women’s basketball sees success through cooperation

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Sports Editor
January 26, 2024
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[Photo] Meteorologists predict rainy winter due to ‘El Niño’

Nezar Berryhill
December 1, 2023
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[Photo] Meteorologists predict rainy winter due to “El Niño”

Nezar Berryhill
December 1, 2023
Actors' strike maybe nearing end

Actors’ strike maybe nearing end

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor
November 3, 2023

Violence erupts at protest

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor
October 27, 2023
Lucas Harrell stands with fellow protestors on the neutral ground outside Washington Square, Oct. 22, 2023. He spoke out on the injustices perpetrated by the far-right along with Quest Riggs, Laura Rodriguez of the Tampa 5, Lou Blumberg of Jewish Voices for Peace New Orleans, and Serena Sojic-Borne for Freedom Road Socialist Organization.

Activists rally against Landry and far-right legislation

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor
October 27, 2023
Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry speaks to supporters during a watch party at Broussard Ballroom, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Broussard, La. Landry begins his first term with redrawing districts and discussing immigration. (Brad Kemp/The Advocate via AP)

Jeff Landry elected governor

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor
October 20, 2023
Orleans Parish suffers low voter turnout

Orleans Parish suffers low voter turnout

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor
October 20, 2023
Illustration by Jacob L’Hommedieu, colored by Sophia Maxim

[Photo] French Truck Coffee votes for union

Ava Acharya, Senior Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
Loyola warns against excess water usage after water main break

Loyola warns against excess water usage after water main break

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor
September 28, 2023
Actors, writers, and supporters gather in front of Louis Armstrong Park for a SAG-AFTRA New Orleans Local demonstration, Aug. 24, 2023. The writers' strike has been ongoing for several months since its start in July.

Local writers and actors rally for fair treatment

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor
September 1, 2023
OPINION: Music cannot be reviewed like movies

OPINION: Music cannot be reviewed like movies

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Worldview Editor
September 1, 2023
Michelle Wilkerson, a representative from Sankofa, shows off the outdoor classroom setup at Sankofa Wetland Park & Nature Trail, Wednesday, August 16. The non-profit organization will be hosting a children's educational program to inform about local wildlife and their ecosystem.

[Photo] Sankofa prepares wetlands for education

Ava Acharya, Senior Staff Writer
August 18, 2023
An illustration of someone sad with a globe behind them with famous landmarks from around the world.

OPINION: It’s okay to be homesick when studying abroad

Jacob L’Hommedieu
April 2, 2023
EDITORIAL: Who should lead the pack?: What we want to see in Loyola's next president

EDITORIAL: Who should lead the pack?: What we want to see in Loyola’s next president

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
December 11, 2022
Illustration by Sophia Maxim

EDITORIAL: Vote for politicians who care about the planet

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
December 4, 2022
Illustration by Jacob L'Hommedieu

EDITORIAL: Death to daylight savings

Jacob L’Hommedieu and Cristo Dulom
November 25, 2022
a person reads "Apology denied" on a cell phone in their hand

[Photo] OPINION: Insert your apology here – Sorry, not sorry

Maria DiFelice, News Assistant
November 20, 2022
A student on a ladderdips a brush into a paint bucket held up by another student while volunteering.

[Photo] LUCAP encourages student action in New Orleans community

Sydney Piglia, Staff
November 14, 2022
EDITORIAL: Students need to stand with Sodexo workers

EDITORIAL: Students need to stand with Sodexo workers

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
November 14, 2022
Dia de los Muertos masks in a Party City.

EDITORIAL: Their culture isn’t your costume

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
October 29, 2022
Drawing of a hat rack with a singular police hat hung from it.

EDITORIAL: Law enforcement needs to actually protect and serve

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
October 23, 2022
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EDITORIAL: Geaux vote, Loyola!: the time to register is upon us

EDITORIAL: Geaux vote, Loyola!: the time to register is upon us

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
October 8, 2022
Wayne, a member of the custodial staff at Loyola in the Danna Center.

OPINION: More respect should be shown to custodial staff

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
October 5, 2022
A student is being handed a flier with the word 'Veto' on it.

EDITORIAL: Write your rules, Loyola

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
October 1, 2022
A pair of signs (on the left, 'God hates hands that shed innocent blood,' and on the right, 'God does not make mistakes! You are: male or female, abomination and reprobate, there is no gay gene, DNA does not lie, Sodom was destroyed for sex') is held at a Pro-Life/Anti-Transgender protest on Tulane's campus on Sept. 2, 2022.

[Photo] OPINION: Abortion ban puts lives at risk

Elena Voisin, Writer
October 2, 2022
EDITORIAL: Financial aid experience shouldn't be demeaning

EDITORIAL: Financial aid experience shouldn’t be demeaning

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
September 24, 2022
Student writes on flaming paper that has been kissed.

[Photo] OPINION: KISS this – Journalism writing constrains creativity

Abigail Schmidt, Sports Editor
September 25, 2022
Dr. Kedrick Perry works in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office in Bobet Hall on Sep. 14, 2022.

[Photo] OPINION: Please stop saying “differently abled”

Kedrick Perry
September 24, 2022
A Loyola student is pictured wearing George Rodrigue's Blue Dog 'I Voted' sticker.

EDITORIAL: Local government affects you more than you think

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
September 17, 2022
EDITORIAL: Change is good and new records system shows it...but growing pains could have been mitigated

EDITORIAL: Change is good and new records system shows it…but growing pains could have been mitigated

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
September 9, 2022
Aerial view of large construction site on Loyola campus

EDITORIAL: Loyola lacks consideration in constructing Chapel of St. Ignatius

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
September 2, 2022
Sign outside of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base.

[Photo] OPINION: Why F35s in Belle Chasse are good for national security

Robert Thomas
September 4, 2022
Aerial view of large construction site on Loyola campus

[Photo] Building Chapel of St. Ignatius sparks student concerns

Natalia Silva, Staff Writer
September 1, 2022
EDITORIAL: Loyola does the bare minimum for accessibility

EDITORIAL: Loyola does the bare minimum for accessibility

Jacob L’Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
May 6, 2022
EDITORIAL: SGA fails to lead the pack

EDITORIAL: SGA fails to lead the pack

Maleigh Crespo, Gabriella Killett, Gabriela Carballo, and Jacob L’Hommedieu
April 28, 2022
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