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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Matthew Richards

Matthew Richards, Editor-in-Chief

Matthew is a senior Journalism major and excited to be the Executive Managing Editor this semester. As a New Orleans native, he’s a huge Saints and Pelicans fan and loves to write, read books, and watch sports. He also firmly believes that Cars 2 is a great movie. 

All content by Matthew Richards

Lawyers of Jessie Hoffman speak to their final moments before execution

Matthew Richards, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2025
A yearbook photo of the first Black organization on campus "Expression" taken in 1969. Taken from The Maroon Archives.

Loyola honors the founding of Expression, it’s first Black student organization

Matthew Richards, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2025
Baseball eyes conference title

Baseball eyes conference title

Matthew Richards, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2025
Marquette Hall sits bathed in sunlight.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Black History is American History. Protect it.

March 11, 2025
Snow takes over NOLA

Snow takes over NOLA

Matthew Richards, Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2025

Music Industry hits Billboard list

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
December 6, 2024
Sneaker collection

Sneaker collection

Matthew Richards and Heidi Herrera-Wanke
November 22, 2024
Tennis teams reflect on recordbreaking fall season

Tennis teams reflect on recordbreaking fall season

Matthew Richards, Managing Editor
November 15, 2024

Volleyball win streak snapped, prep for postseason begins

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
November 8, 2024
Sophomore forward Alissa O’Dell stands on the baseline during a free throw in an exhibition match vs. Tulane University in the Den on Nov. 2, 2024 in New Orleans, La.

Loyola hosts Tulane for first time since 1972

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
November 2, 2024
Graduate Student Milan Mejia dribbles the ball against LSU in an exhibition match in Baton Rouge, La. on Oct. 29, 2024. Photo courtesy of Payton Prichard.

Loyola and LSU face off in Baton Rouge

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
November 1, 2024

Women’s hoops looks to improve on last season’s Sweet 16 run

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
November 1, 2024

Volleyball wins six in a row

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
October 25, 2024
Men’s Basketball wins season opener vs. SUNO 89-71

Men’s Basketball wins season opener vs. SUNO 89-71

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
October 24, 2024
Catherine Singletary watches her shot in the distance at the Wolf Pack Spring Invite in New Orleans, La. on March 6,2023. Courtesy of Wolf Pack Athletics.

Women’s Golf opens fall season with win

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
September 20, 2024
(Left to right) Jonathan McHugh, event organizer and music professor, Tim Kappel, Big Freedia's lawyer and professor, Big Freedia, and Reid Martin, Big Freedia's manager, talk at the event on Sept. 9.

“Queen Diva” comes to Loyola

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
September 20, 2024
Live updates: Campus, Uptown recover from Hurricane Francine

Live updates: Campus, Uptown recover from Hurricane Francine

Sophia Maxim, Eloise Pickering, Heidi Herrera-Wanke, Anna Seriot, Matthew Richards, Jake Hufnagel, Sophia Renzi, Maria DiFelice, and Isabella Castillo
September 11, 2024
Stephen Still celebrates during a game. Courtesy of Loyola University New Orleans Athletics Department

Alum goes pro, leaves mark on Loyola baseball

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
August 30, 2024
Screenshot 2024-08-25 at 5.10.23 PM

Wolf Pack wins first game of season

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
August 24, 2024
Open Door: Loyola unveils new chapel

Open Door: Loyola unveils new chapel

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
August 23, 2024

Wolf Pack Volleyball hosts Wolf Pack Welcome Tournament

Matthew Richards, Executive Editor
August 23, 2024
Anthony E. Jones. Jones is the newly appointed Vice President of Enrollment. Courtesy of Anthony E. Jones.

New VP of enrollment aims to cultivate lasting relationships

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
April 26, 2024
The university senates votes on a new AI policy. The policy is the university's first attempt to formally address artificial intelligence.

[Photo] University senate votes to endorse new AI policy

Jordan Higgins, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Baseball preps for postseason

Baseball preps for postseason

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
April 22, 2024
Marquette Hall on April 9.

Salaries increase for lowest paid faculty, first time in decade

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
April 19, 2024
ChatGPT attempts to write an essay.

University to vote on new AI policy

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
April 19, 2024
Baseball senior Stephen Still high fives teammates. Still continues to set records in his last season at Loyola.

Stephen Still sets records

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
March 22, 2024
The Loyola sign sits outside Marquette Hall on May 17, 2020. President Tania Tetlow announced May 20 that the university will resume on-campus classes in August despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo credit: Alexandria Whitten

Search for VP of enrollment continues

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
March 22, 2024
(L-R): Bria McClure (3), coach Kellie Kennedy, and Sandra Cannady (24) walk off the court on March 15, 2024 after their round one win against the Southeastern Fire. The Wolf Pack was defeated by the Fighting Saints in the “Sweet Sixteen” on March 21, 2024 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Women’s basketball season ends 26-5 in Iowa

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
March 21, 2024
Junior Bria McClure walks off the court after the women’s basketball team won the first round of the NAIA tournament on March 15, 2024. The team won the second round against Georgetown College on March 16, 2024.

Women’s basketball beats Georgetown College, advances to first Sweet Sixteen since 2014

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
March 16, 2024
Lucy Carpenter in action against Jones College on March 22, 2023. Carpenter was the highest-rated recruit in Loyola history.

Lucy Carpenter excels on the tennis court

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
March 15, 2024
The Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor on Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona, Spain. Oct. 27, 2023.

Study abroad program in Spain to be offered

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
March 8, 2024
Voices from the courts

Voices from the courts

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
February 9, 2024
Wolf Pack basketball player Libby Thompson shoots a basketball during a game on Nov. 16, 2023.

Women’s basketball starts season with new faces

Matthew Richards, Associate Producer
December 1, 2023
Alejandro Garcia kicks soccer ball in a game. Loyola Fútbol Club, or Loyola FC, was organized by Hector Garcia and his twin brother Alejandro Garcia.

Students revive Loyola fútbol club after 10+ years

Matthew Richards
November 3, 2023
Volleyball team celebrates mid game on Sept. 29, 2023. The volleyball team has had a strong season.

Volleyball continues successful season

Matthew Richards, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
Courtesy of Camal Petro

Volleyball team wins big

Matthew Richards, Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
The women's tennis team stands for a group photo during their match against Jones College at City Park Tennis Center on March 22, 2023

Women’s tennis makes first SSAC final in school history

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor
May 7, 2023
Senior Emma Smithers watches her shot at the Wolf Pack Invitational on March 6, 2023. Smithers would finish third at the SSAC Championships, her eighth top five finish of her career.

Women’s golf takes home second place at conference finals

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor
May 5, 2023
WNBA logo with drawn crown

OPINION: People should care about women’s basketball

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Freshman Catherine Singletary tracks the ball after her shot at the Wolf Pack Invitational on March 6, 2023

Women’s golf swings into their spring season strong

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Loyola's women's basketball team scores on their opponents.

Women’s basketball off to best start in school history

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Senior Jalen Galloway shoots a free throw in the Loyola gym at the game against William Carey University.

Men’s basketball has strong first half of season

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
December 14, 2022
The Loyola women's basketball team plays William Carey University in the Loyola gym.

Women’s basketball hits top 10 national ranking

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
December 9, 2022
New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss, left, breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.

COLUMN: Injuries have limited the Saints this season

Matthew Richards, Sports Assistant
November 20, 2022
Loyola volleyball seniors stand in the Loyola gym with their framed jerseys

Loyola’s volleyball team celebrates senior weekend

Matthew Richards, Sports Asst.
November 13, 2022
Volleyball player Presie Boswell gets ready for a spike in the Loyola gym.

Volleyball celebrates 2-1 win during senior’s weekend

Matthew Richards, Sports Assistant
November 7, 2022
Basketball player Kennedy Hansberry dribbles down the court at Tulane University's Devlin Field House

Women’s basketball starts season

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
November 1, 2022
A white, NFL branded football held up in a store aisle.

OPINION: Down with Thursday Night Football

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
October 29, 2022
Two basketball players practice passing at a scrimmage in the Loyola gym.

Men’s basketball gears up for season as defending champs

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
October 12, 2022
Tennis player hits a backhand at XULA Tennis Center

Tennis gears up for first tournament this fall

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
October 1, 2022
Coach Donald Reyes leans against a wall holding a basketball

Reyes ready for another championship season

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
September 9, 2022
A volleyball player prepares to spike a ball coming toward her

Volleyball starts its fall season

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
September 5, 2022
OPINION: Kamila Valieva is a victim

OPINION: Kamila Valieva is a victim

Matthew Richards, Staff Writer
March 17, 2022
Sophomore Lucy Carpenter (left) and junior Fatima Vasquez (right) made Loyola program history as the first doubles team to compete in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Cup.

Tennis players make Loyola program history

Matthew Richards, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Cameron Dumas faces an opponent at the men's basketball game held in Tulane's Devlin Fieldhouse arena on Oct. 23, 2021

Basketball teams bounce around the city for practice and games

Matthew Richards, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
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