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The Maroon
Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Patrick Hamilton

Patrick Hamilton, Editor in Chief

Patrick Hamilton is currently the Editor in Chief at The Maroon. He is a senior majoring in Political science and interested in policy and governmental affairs. Patrick is firmly pro-democracy and believes strong, independent journalism delivers necessary accountability to institutions established in service of others.

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OPINION: Peanut Butter is the glue that holds us together

OPINION: Peanut Butter is the glue that holds us together

Patrick Hamilton and Taylor Falgout
December 1, 2023
The Maroon's first issue from Loyola University archives. The first editorial written appears on the lower left portion of the image entitled: A Reason Why.

From the first editor to the current: A century of excellence

Harold A. Dempsey and Patrick Hamilton
November 10, 2023
EDITORIAL: Loyola's Jesuits need to get us into Good Trouble

EDITORIAL: Loyola’s Jesuits need to get us into Good Trouble

Chris Maldonado and Patrick Hamilton
November 2, 2023
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[Photo] EDITORIAL: Your ballot could punch a fascist

Mark Michel
October 5, 2023
Tuareg artist Bombino performs on acoustic guitar at The Broadside on Sept. 15, 2023. The band is on their Peace and Love tour, which is traveling through the U.S. and Europe.

Behind-the-scenes with Bombino: “The Sultan of Shred”

Patrick Hamilton, Editor in Chief
September 21, 2023
EDITORIAL: Justice for all

EDITORIAL: Justice for all

Patrick Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2023
EDITORIAL: Get into good trouble

EDITORIAL: Get into good trouble

Mark Michel and Patrick Hamilton
August 31, 2023
People protesting in favor of the one percent.

OPINION: The union racket: How they’re ripping us off

Patrick Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
An image of a warning sign.

EDITORIAL: Don’t be afraid of good trouble

Patrick Hamilton, News Editor
April 22, 2023
Graph showing the disparity between Schaberg's salary and that of the national average increase for full time professors. Loyola is behind by half the growth that of the national average percentage increase.

[Photo] Professors uncertain about new contracts

Aron Boehle, Worldview Editor
March 22, 2023
The 2023 Bateman team stand together after their last event of the year.

Students fight for news literacy

Patrick Hamilton, News Editor
March 11, 2023
An illustration of a person wearing a disguise holding a sign that says "Twitter Phd" standing next to a medical doctor holding a sign that says "real college Phd."

EDITORIAL: Education is the cure to fake news

Patrick Hamilton and Mark Michel
March 10, 2023

Inaugural International Women’s Day event to be held March 8

Patrick Hamilton, News Editor
March 6, 2023

Marquette Faculty Fellowships open for application

Patrick Hamilton, News Editor
March 6, 2023

Residential Life opens room selection process

Patrick Hamilton, News Editor
February 23, 2023
Person using Artificial Intelligence software on their computer to complete their work.

Chatbot cheating threat is real, but manageable

Patrick Hamilton, News Editor
February 16, 2023
Graph displaying the student retention rate at Loyola for both full-time and part-time students compared to the national average. The graph shows Loyola slightly behind in full-time retention and farther behind in part-time retention than the national average.

[Photo] Community course helps keep students

Arianna D'Antonio, Worldview Editor
February 11, 2023
EDITORIAL: An open letter to Jeff Landry

EDITORIAL: An open letter to Jeff Landry

Patrick Hamilton and Mark Michel
February 3, 2023
Infographic of interim President Rev. Justin Daffron, S.J. A lightbulb is set above his head with four arrows exiting pointing to the four icons that represent the four initiatives his administration is pursuing: increasing professor compensation, launching a $150 million dollar fundraising campaign, creating a more competitive marketplace, and building a new residential hall.

[Photo] University’s interim president shares plans to improve Loyola

Kloe Witt, Breaking News Editor
January 26, 2023
A combination of photos, from both the most recent and the previous flea market, along with the main poster advertising the event

[Photo] SGA president vetoes flea market

Ava Acharya, News Editor
December 8, 2022
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.

New Orleans midterms fill vacant Senate seat and push longtime Public Service Commissioner into runoff

Patrick Hamilton, Design Chief
November 21, 2022
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[Photo] EDITORIAL: Students need to stand with Sodexo workers

Jacob L'Hommedieu, Op/Ed Editor
November 14, 2022
An elephant with a pistol for its head firing a bullet

OPINION: Warring on our democracy: will you vote to keep your country?

Patrick Hamilton, Design Chief
October 30, 2022
Pomelo owners in front of sign

[Photo] Pomelo celebrates 1-year anniversary

Macie Batson, Senior Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
engulfed podcast cover with smoke from oil refinery

[Photo] The Maroon launches environmental podcast

Macie Batson, Senior Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
tank over ukraine map

Ukraine launches counter on Russia

Patrick Hamilton, Design Chief
September 15, 2022
girl in water state

State blocks New Orleans flood funds over abortion

Patrick Hamilton, Design Chief
September 13, 2022
Desktop computer that shows a loading bar titled "New LORA Loading"

Photo credit: Mikayla Ferro

Letter: Republican Politicians Have Enabled Gun Violence

Patrick Hamilton
April 27, 2021
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