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Kloe Witt

Kloe Witt, Copy Editor

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Swinging Astrid brings unique sound to music scene

Swinging Astrid brings unique sound to music scene

Kloe Witt, Copy Editor
January 17, 2025
SOUL volunteer Anna Hernandez works hard shoveling dirt in Mid-City on Jan. 20, 2023. SOUL has made strides to reforest New Orleans.

SOUL NOLA celebrates planting its 10,000th tree

Kloe Witt
November 8, 2024
Courtesy of Loyola University New Orleans

Cathy Rogers to retire

Kloe Witt
October 25, 2024
Student protesters resist a police sweep by sitting around the encampment structure with their arms interlocked around 3 a.m. on May 1. SWAT arrested all 11 protesters soon after.

[Photo] The Aftermath

Maria DiFelice
September 6, 2024
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[Photo] BREAKING: Faculty release letter to arrested students

May 3, 2024
Eleven student protestors remain sitting in front of the encampment structure as police swarm the area. All 11 of them were arrested.

30 Hours of Encampment

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
May 3, 2024
Encampment demolished, 14 arrested

Encampment demolished, 14 arrested

Kloe Witt and Eloise Pickering
May 1, 2024
Pro-palestine protestors surround growing encampment on Tulane's front lawn on April 30, 2024.

LIVE UPDATES: Palestine encampment develops at Tulane

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
May 1, 2024
Report: Protestors remain at Tulane for encampment

Report: Protestors remain at Tulane for encampment

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
April 30, 2024
Pro-Palestine protestors form a circle around an encampment on Tulane's Gibson lawn on April 29, 2024.

Students form pro-Palestine encampment on Tulane lawn

Kloe Witt and Mabel Regalado-Hernandez
April 29, 2024
Jewish student sits in solidarity with students protesting for Palestine on St. Charles Ave. in front of Loyola.

[Photo] Students protest for Palestine in the street

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor
April 26, 2024
Courtesy of Republic

“Found Heaven” review: A perfect collection of stories of toxic love

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
April 26, 2024
Drag queen Laveau Contraire performs at drag bingo show on April 11, 2024.

Drag show aims to help queer students feel seen

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
April 19, 2024
President Elect Diamond Dixon and Vice President Elect Rowan Sawyer.

The SWEETER campaign: Envisioning a new Loyola

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
April 19, 2024
Wind and rain take over Loyola’s campus Nov. 7, 2016, similar to the recent tornado weather on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Many students took shelter in the basement of Monroe Hall and the Danna Center.

Classes moved online due to weather

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
April 9, 2024
Diamond Dixon and Rowan Sawyer celebrate their win for SGA president and vice president, on Loyola's Peace Quad. March 25, 2024.

2024-25 SGA president and vice president announced

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
March 25, 2024
Left to right from top: Stephanie Oblina, Sydney Randall, Melody Perez, Dani Padilla, Makayla Hawkins, Dimond Dixon, Lauren Kohlman, Mia Vitello, and Jai Shy.

SGA celebrates first all women cabinet

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
March 22, 2024
SGA senator Grayson Gustin assists Senator-at-Large and event coordinator Kalena Myers with soiree raffle tickets on March 8, 2024.

SGA holds event to increase sexual assault awareness

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
March 15, 2024
The sign outside Loyola's SGA office that reads "Student Government Association."

Q&A with SGA candidates

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
March 15, 2024
The Jesus statue outside of Marquette Hall. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Main campus hot water affected

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
March 10, 2024
Chart showing the hierarchy of SGA.

A Guide to SGA

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
March 8, 2024
Members of the Black professional panel on Feb. 28.

SGA hosts panel to offer mentorship for students

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
March 1, 2024
NAACP social justice chair and award recipient Akilah Toney speaks at Black Excellence awards ceremony.

Loyola celebrates Black excellence with award ceremony

Kloe Witt and Pharrell Every
February 24, 2024
Environmental program educational garden on Feb. 19.

SGA plants seeds for community garden

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
February 23, 2024
Courtesy of Warner Bros.

“Wonka” review: A former theatre kid’s dream

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital
January 26, 2024
Courtesy of Loyola University New Orleans

Biology professor passes away suddenly

Kloe Witt, News Editor
December 4, 2023
(Left to right) Kelsy Breaux, Taylor James, and Gaby Hawk perform in "God Help Them If We Wake Up" on Friday, Nov. 16 in Marquette Theater.

Behind the Curtains: Theatre production sparks outrage and community disapproval

Kloe Witt, News Editor
December 1, 2023
Mass of the Holy Spirit

Loyola presents Christmas opera

Kloe Witt, News Editor
November 30, 2023
A student passes by the college of business on Loyola's campus on Nov. 22, 2021.

Dean of the College of Business leaves Loyola

Kloe Witt, News Editor
November 13, 2023
Maroon logos from the past 100 years.

Top 5 Maroon memories

Kloe Witt, News Editor
November 10, 2023
Director of Student Media Michael Giusti sits in the Palm Court reading an issue of The Maroon on Nov. 8, 2023. Giusti has been with The Maroon for over 20 years.

“To leave a lasting and strong Maroon”

Kloe Witt, News Editor
November 10, 2023
A student's hand rests on a laptop as they log into LORA self service.

Spring 2024 registration postponed

Kloe Witt, News Editor
November 3, 2023
Data collected by an employee affected by the spousal fee increase.

Loyola set to increase spousal fee

Kloe Witt, News Editor
November 3, 2023
A student adjusts the volume dial on a mixer. The music industry college offers a mix of music and business classes for its students.

Loyola named one of the top music business school

Kloe Witt, News Editor
November 2, 2023
The front of the Loyola University Police Department.

LUPD: Stay alert during protest

Kloe Witt, News Editor
October 25, 2023
Law professor Andrea Armstrong teaches Constitutional Law at the law school on Oct. 17, 2023. Armstrong was awarded the "Genius Grant" for her work with prison reform.

Law professor named MacArthur Fellow and recepient of “genius grant”

Kloe Witt, News Editor
October 20, 2023
Ignatius Chapel holds weekly liturgies for the Loyola University community. Recent studies conducted by the PEW research center show that milennials tend to be non-religious.

Ignatius Chapel now 24/7

Kloe Witt, News Editor
October 19, 2023
Maroon File Photo

Alumni award application open now

Kloe Witt, News Editor
October 19, 2023
A BIG green hand neon sign hangs outside 90's Kids Closet in Uptown New Orleans on Sept. 26, 2023. Author Mathew Gray Gubler did a surprise visit to the shop to showcase his new book and meet fans.

“The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand” review: A tale of loving every part of yourself

Kloe Witt, News Editor
October 12, 2023
Photo illustration

Search for VP of Equity and Inclusion continues

Kloe Witt, News Editor
October 6, 2023

Students struggle to find parking

Kloe Witt, News Editor
September 29, 2023
The entrance to Iggy's Cupboard, a campus food pantry created to fight student food insecurity. Iggy's Cupboard was created by students in the fall of 2018.

Iggy’s cupboard offers online ordering

Kloe Witt, News Editor
September 28, 2023
Loyola ranks high in economic diversity

Loyola ranks high in economic diversity

Kloe Witt, News Editor
September 28, 2023
SGA confirms budget for 2023-24 year

SGA confirms budget for 2023-24 year

Kloe Witt, News Editor
September 22, 2023
Graduate student Adele Colson pitching her idea at the LaunchU finals on Sept. 7, 2023. LaunchU awarded 4 teams $5,000 to $10,000 to start up their business idea.

Loyolans win big in second annual LaunchU competition

Kloe Witt, News Editor
September 22, 2023
Dawn Eden speaking to Catholic Studies on Sept. 5, 2023 on her research on Father Louis J. Twomey. Twomey worked for social reform.

Twomey: Social Justice Warrior

Kloe Witt and Mark Michel
September 15, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Elon Musk, Twitter, X, and the rise of hate speech

Joshua Fletcher
September 15, 2023
A sign which reads "Always Striving for More."

Room change applications open now

Kloe Witt, News Editor
September 14, 2023
Are you a Buddig buddy or a Biever believer?

Are you a Buddig buddy or a Biever believer?

Kloe Witt, News Editor
September 8, 2023
SGA members with University President Xavier Cole after the cabinet and senators inauguration on Sept. 1, 2023. The inauguration is an annual event for new members to officially take on their new positions.

SGA host annual inauguration for cabinet and senators

Kloe Witt, News Editor
September 8, 2023
OPINION: The original Spider-Man did it best

OPINION: The original Spider-Man did it best

Kloe Witt, News Editor
August 25, 2023
Waitlisted students line up outside a classroom door. Current waitlist lengths vary, with some reaching over 10 in queue for required courses.

Students struggle to enroll in core and required classes

Kloe Witt, News Editor
August 25, 2023
Interim Provost and Senior Vice President of Strategy the Rev. Justin Daffron, S.J., speaks about diversity rates in the class of 2027 at the freshman convocation. Diversity, equity, and inclusion has been tested with the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.

University responds to affirmative action ruling

Kloe Witt, News Editor
August 25, 2023
Photo illustration

Vice President of Equity and Inclusion leaves Loyola

Kloe Witt, News Editor
August 18, 2023
Singer/songwriter Cason Taite performs at an open mic event at The Writing Wall. The club hosts open mic events once a month.

The Writing Wall fosters student creativity on campus

Kloe Witt, News Editor
August 18, 2023
A picture of the Student Government Association Hub in the lower level of the Danna Center. SGA did not confirm the cabinet in time for the 2023-24 school year.

SGA cabinet confirmations on hold until September

Kloe Witt, News Editor
May 8, 2023
Courtesy of UNITE HERE! Local 23

Sodexo workers reach majority to unionize

Kloe Witt and Aron Boehle
May 1, 2023
Art of person examining calories on food

OPINION: It’s hard to recover from an eating disorder

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
April 29, 2023

Loyola considers new dining provider

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
April 29, 2023
A sign which reads "Always Striving for More."

Student raped in Buddig Hall

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
April 21, 2023

COLUMN: Is it really over?

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
April 21, 2023
Student looks at menu at Bird n Brine.

Students frustrated with Bird N Brine app

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
March 25, 2023

Loyola’s 18th president to be announced

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
March 22, 2023
A honors medal that is given to students who successfully graduate from the University and stay in the program.

Graduates from honors program reflect on experience

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
March 22, 2023

Sitting down with the only SGA president and vice president candidates

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
March 18, 2023
Nikole Hannah-Jones signs a book.

Tulane hosts annual New Orleans book festival

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
March 16, 2023
A collection of sustainable Mardi Gras throws displayed.

EDITORIAL: Time to retire the beads and throw sustainable

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
March 3, 2023

Loyola student arrested in dining hall

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
March 2, 2023

Tech outages at several universities raise student concerns

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
February 28, 2023

Loyola Presidential search down to final four candidates

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
February 24, 2023
Courtesy of IMDb

“When You Finish Saving The World” review: Finally a real teenager movie

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
February 24, 2023
Two volunteers shovel dirt to plant trees.

SOUL reforests New Orleans

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
February 12, 2023

New virus spreads across campus

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
February 9, 2023
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