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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
All content by Maria Paula Marino
student singer performing at local show

[Photo] Criminology Student Von LaRae releases debut album “The Art of Sex”

Sofia Luciano, Life and Times Editor
September 1, 2022
Intramural volleyball athletes play a game in the residential quad on Wednesday, February 23. Students have been able to meet on campus to play this semester once again.

[Photo] Recreational sports back in full force after COVID-19 challenges

Alexandra Akes, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2022
boxes of COVID-19 tests

[Photo] Students struggle with COVID-19 testing availability

Arianna D’Antonio, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
Mardi Gras decorations featuring a face wearing a COVID mask adorns an oak tree on St. Charles Avenue Jan. 22, 2022.

[Photo] New Orleans residents make plans for COVID-safe Mardi Gras

Domonique Tolliver, Life and Times Assistant
February 1, 2022
Lesli Harris sits on a bench in front of a brick wall.

[Photo] Former Loyola Chief of Staff runs for City Council seat

Sofia Luciano Santiago, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
Maura Lindsay at Loyola University New Orleans October 6, 2021. Film studies junior Maura Lindsay grew up loving Tim Burton films, and decided to take on the challenge of directing a horror movie, set to release Spring next year.

[Photo] Loyola student has a horror film in the works

Jacob Krug, Staff Writer/Photographer
October 30, 2021
Jose Hernandez with his upright bass. He is a jazz musician with an ear for experimental music.

[Photo] Latine artists celebrate their heritage

Oliver Bennett, Op/Ed Editor
October 16, 2021
Julia Ernst started her year with a big win–the Music International Grand Prix Competition. A freshman in Loyola's Opera program, Julia is grateful for the opportunity presented by her vocal coach Irini Kyriakidou. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Vocal performance freshman wins Music International Grand Prix Competition

Mia Oliva
April 7, 2021
Loyola student-run Food Recovery network was established to address the food waste on-campus. Currently, the leftover food is packaged and donated to a Christian non-profit organization, the New Orleans Mission.

[Photo] Students save Orleans Room leftover food to be donated

Rae Walberg
April 10, 2021
An EBT sticker sits in the front window of Loyola's C-Store to indicate that the store accepts SNAP benefits from students that participate in the program. This is one of the methods Loyola is using to combat food insecurity on campus. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Opinion: We need to be aware about food insecurity

By Danny Mintz, Director of Safety Net Policy for the Louisiana Budget Project and former Loyola professor
April 10, 2021
The St. Charles streetcar passes in front of Loyola's campus. Based on their new equity goals this year, RTA is beginning a new plan to increase their connectivity to other parishes to give more accessibility to those who need public transportation the most. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] City transit systems are changing in favor of commuters

Domonique Tolliver
March 27, 2021
Loyola's SGA president and vice president candidates started campaigning March 5. Voting takes place March 26-31with a new administration sworn in April 28. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Expert weighs in on role of student government

Zia Sampson
March 17, 2021
Students from the Musical Theatre program perform in the ResQuad after months of not being able to perform in-person due to the pandemic. Students performed songs from different musicals in an open-mic format. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Theatre students shine bright in the Res Quad

Destiny Sanders
March 19, 2021
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[Photo] SGA candidates launch campaigns for 2021-2022 year

Rose Wagner
March 5, 2021
Studio arts sophomore Avery Hodge draws in the art studio in Monroe Hall. Hodge went to Loyola for the studio arts program that is now merging with Loyola's design program. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Students and alumni react to cancelation of studio arts major

Valerie Cronenbold
March 3, 2021
Zach Wrightsil (23) handles the ball during a Jan. 22 victory against Stillman in the Den. Wrightsil was named First Team All-SSAC on March 3, making him one of eight members of the Loyola basketball program to earn All-Conference honors this season. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Kennedy wins SSAC coach of the year, Burns named defensive player of the year

Brendan Heffernan
March 3, 2021
Chelsea Gray goes up for the opening tip-off of Loyola's Jan. 22 game against Stillman. Gray led the Wolf Pack with 13 rebounds in Loyola's SSAC Conference Championship victory against Middle Georgia State. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Women’s basketball wins conference championship

Brendan Heffernan
February 28, 2021
Taylor Thomas (13) shoots a three during a Jan.22 victory against Stillman College. The Wolf Pack women's basketball team earned a spot in the SSAC conference championship after their semi-finals win against Brewton-Parker College. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Women’s basketball advances to SSAC Championship, men’s team loses heartbreaker to Stillman

Brendan Heffernan
February 26, 2021
The Wolf Pack women's basketball team makes a tunnel as starting lineups are announced before a Jan 22. victory against Stillman College. Both Loyola basketball teams won their first games in the SSAC conference tournament to advance to the conference semi-finals. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Both Loyola basketball teams survive first round of SSAC tournament

Brendan Heffernan
February 25, 2021
Wolf Pack players sit on the bench during a conference win against Stillman College. Loyola clinched the SSAC West Division title today when their game against William Carey was canceled. Maria Paula Marino/The Maroon. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Women’s basketball clinches SSAC West title

Brendan Heffernan
February 16, 2021
Professor Robert Verchick was appointed to the new Climate Emissions Task Force by Gov. Edwards. He has worked in enviornmental law for decades and is currently a law school professor. Maria Paula Marino / The Maroon Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Loyola law professor named to climate emissions task force

Artie Bennett
February 13, 2021
Despite that the annual Mardi Gras festival season was cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, New Orleanians are still celebrating in their own way. A new krewe, “Krewe of House Floats”, decided to decorate houses for the festival season in keeping with the tradition of the Mardi Gras floats. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] House floats raise money for Mardi Gras artists

Annie Oddo
February 10, 2021
Myles Burns (3) finishes a fastbreak with a dunk against Stillman College. on Jan. 22. Both Loyola basketball teams have gotten out to hot starts this season, with both team appearing in every NAIA top 25 poll since Jan. 13. Maria Marino/The Maroon Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Basketball teams start spring season strong

Deja Magee
February 12, 2021
Dr. Kedrick Perry was named the new Senior Vice President of Equity and Inclusion last fall. He now assures that Loyola is on the right path towards a more inclusive and diverse environment. Maria Paula Marino/The Maroon Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Kedrick Perry celebrates diversity within Loyola

Domonique Tolliver
February 7, 2021
A student calls the elevator in Carrollton Hall. Residential Life plans to fine students living in Carrollton Hall $5 for elevator damage that they believe to be caused by students living there. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Students in Carrollton Hall angry over elevator damage fines

Domonique Tolliver
November 18, 2020
Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] SGA administration reflects on the semester

Artie Bennett
November 15, 2020
Students study in the residential quad on October 22, 2020. Safety guidelines this semester include requirements for students to wear masks in public spaces on campus. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Opinion: This administration puts profit over people

William S. Ercole, Meredith Booker, Zora Djenohan, Bernadette Fox, and Derrick Riggins
November 14, 2020
First in the Pack students Francesca Lausen and Cynthia Russell became good friends through the organization last year. Cynthia came to Loyola representing her home, the Clifton Choctaw Native American Reserve, and wants to bring attention to the violence Native American women have to face all over the country. Francesca's family is from San Juan, Puerto Rico; being a very involved student at Loyola, Francesca has plans of attending grad school after she graduates this upcoming semester. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] First in the PACK creates community for first-generation students

Domonique Tolliver
November 5, 2020
The Student Success Center encourages students to reach out for career development, success coaching, and academic advising. The Success Center recieved a $1.4 million grant that they will disperse over the next five years. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] Student Success Center receives $1.4 million grant

Artie Bennett
October 29, 2020
Signage for GeauxVote, taken on October 28, 2020. Primary elections in Louisiana are occurring soon, and GeauxVote provides resources for students to be involved in the voting process.

[Photo] Professors encouraged to be flexible with election day attendance

Chloe Caudle
October 28, 2020
The Maroon office's editors' wall features the names of alumni previously holding the position of Editor-in-Chief. With the School of Communication and Design’s new diversity and inclusion plan, The Maroon began the search for alumni to join the board earlier this semester. Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

[Photo] The Maroon creates alumni board to promote racial diversity

Victoria Sosa
October 22, 2020
Criminology professor, Christian Bolden holds his new book Out of the Red in his office. Bolden's memoir included details of his "traumatic" youth and his path to becoming a Loyola professor. Maria Paula Mariño /The Maroon Photo credit: Maria Paula Marino

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