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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Sam Lucio

Sam Lucio, Webmaster

Sam is a senior mass communication major. This year he will be serving as Webmaster at The Maroon. In the past he has served as Worldview Editor, Reviews Editor and Managing Editor for Digital. This semester he hopes to increase engagement online.

All content by Sam Lucio

Loyola helps students in need of technology for online classes

Sam Lucio
April 28, 2020
The sun sets on Holy Name of Jesus Church on Sept. 24, 2019. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, churches all around New Orleans have shut their doors and cancelled mass, leaving student-musicians who play during the services out of work. Photo credit: Michael Bauer

Student-musicians struggle financially with masses cancelled

Sam Lucio
March 29, 2020

Saints head coach tests positive for COVID-19

Sam Lucio, Pack News
March 19, 2020
The Loyola sign sits in front of Marquette Hall on Loyolas campus on a sunny day

Delgado joins Loyola, 9 other Louisiana universities in moving online due to COVID-19

Sam Lucio
March 13, 2020
Loyola sent out an email to faculty and staff with its plan to move all classes online on Blackboard should a possible outbreak occur. If there is a suspected case of the coronavirus, Calzada said that the first step the university would take before making any decision would be to consult with the Centers for Disease Control.

Loyola prepares to move online in face of coronavirus

Sam Lucio
March 6, 2020
As of Feb. 22, there are 77,700 total cases of people infected with coronavirus with a death toll of 2,300. There are still travel restrictions to and from China. Photo credit: Sam Lucio

Tulane searches for response amid coronavirus outbreak

Sam Lucio
March 2, 2020
As of this year, all Metairie parades, except the ones on Mardi Gras day, will line up on Bonnabel Blvd. The route change has led to heavy traffic and angry residents Photo credit: Sam Lucio

New Metairie Mardi Gras route angers residents

Sam Lucio
February 29, 2020
As of Feb. 14, there are 64,435 total cases of people infected with coronavirus with a death toll of 1,383. The United States has advised citizens to not travel to China.

Tulane searches for response amid coronavirus outbreak

Sam Lucio, Pack News
February 15, 2020
Graphic showing that the Preschool development grant is $11 million dollars and has 600 new seats.

Louisiana to increase access to early childhood education centers

Sam Lucio, Pack News
February 11, 2020
Coach Matthew Llewelyn speaks to player Emilio Saenz at team practice. Wolf Pack athletics hired Llewelyn last November.

New tennis coach puts emphasis on students

Sam Lucio
January 29, 2020

Two injured in St. Charles Avenue four-alarm fire

Sam Lucio and Alexandria Whitten
January 24, 2020

[Video] Truckers educate New Orleans on human trafficking

Sam Lucio, Pack News
January 22, 2020
Photo credit: Sam Lucio

[Photo] College Football Championship to bring large weekend crowds and traffic restrictions.

Rae Walberg
January 12, 2020
King cake raffle supports immigrants and asylum seekers

King cake raffle supports immigrants and asylum seekers

Sam Lucio
January 8, 2020
Saints fans upset in Walk Ons

Vikings pull off the upset against Saints

Sam Lucio
January 6, 2020
Courtesy of Disney.

SPOILER Review: ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ is a fine but rushed conclusion

Sam Lucio
January 2, 2020
Courtesy of Disney

Review: Don’t underestimate the power of ‘The Mandalorian’

Sam Lucio
November 25, 2019
The Hard Rock Hotel collapse on Nov. 2. Parts of Canal Street and North and South Rampart Street are still closed. Photo credit: Sam Lucio Photo credit: Sam Lucio

Hard Rock collapse leaves local business stunned and struggling

Sam Lucio
November 22, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Opinion: New Orleans owes a lot to Anthony Davis

Sam Lucio
November 16, 2019
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Poydras Street on Nov. 14. The Louisiana Stadium and Entertainment District approved a $450 million renovation plan. Photo credit: Sam Lucio Photo credit: Sam Lucio

$450 million Superdome renovations approved

Sam Lucio
November 16, 2019
Joni Mosely, Walgreens pharmacist, administers a flu shot at Nora Navra library on Oct. 4. Walgreens is teaming up with New Orleans Public Libraries to provide free flu shots. Photo credit: Sam Lucio

Walgreens and NOLA libraries team up to provide free flu shots

Sam Lucio
October 15, 2019
A butterfly rests on a plant inside the butterfly garden at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium on Sept. 21. The Insectarium held a free admissions day. Photo credit: Sam Lucio

Insectarium hosts free day at the museum

Sam Lucio
September 26, 2019
Jennifer Dutchover (center left) and Kim Koplin (center) pose with their family, dressed as referees at the Saints Kickoff Run on Sept. 7. Dutchover and Koplin traveled from Biloxi, Mississippi and Chicago, Illinois respectively, for the run. Sam Lucio/The Maroon Photo credit: Sam Lucio

Saints fans kick off the season with a run

Sam Lucio
September 16, 2019
Photo illustration

Reduce. Reuse. Adapt: Changes to recycling cause uncertainty

Sam Lucio
September 6, 2019
Courtesy of Netflix

Review: Netflix’s ‘Love, Death and Robots’ is a burst of creativity

Sam Lucio
April 27, 2019
Courtesy of Electronic Arts

Review: ‘Apex Legends’ is the new champion of battle royales

Sam Lucio
March 30, 2019
Captain Marvel (2019) poster CR: Marvel Studios

Review: ‘Captain Marvel’ prepares for Marvel’s future

Sam Lucio
March 16, 2019
Poster of Kim Possible

Review: New ‘Kim Possible’ movie is possibly the worst Disney Channel movie

Sam Lucio
February 22, 2019
Screenshot of Netflixs The Ballad of Buster Scruggs home page. Courtesy of Netflix

Review: ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ is a Wild West masterpiece

Sam Lucio
February 2, 2019
Movie poster of Bumblebee.

Review: ‘Bumblebee’ transforms the franchise

Sam Lucio
January 22, 2019
Movie poster of Mortal Engines.

Review: ‘Mortal Engines’ is running on fumes

Sam Lucio
January 21, 2019
Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Gallery: NOLA 300: a look back at the Crescent City in the early 1900s

Sam Lucio
December 4, 2018
A graphic showcasing the potential track of Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven. The storm is expected to reach the central Gulf Coast either Tuesday night or Wednesday. Photo credit: Andres Fuentes

Gulf Coast prepares for looming tropical storm

Sam Lucio
September 2, 2018
Photo credit: Andres Fuentes

Nora Navra Library reopens after being destroyed by Hurricane Katrina

Sam Lucio
August 30, 2018
3 dead in Jacksonville shooting

3 dead in Jacksonville shooting

Sam Lucio
August 26, 2018
NOPD and Louisiana State Police crackdown on summer crimes

NOPD and Louisiana State Police crackdown on summer crimes

Sam Lucio
August 16, 2018
The Loyola volleyball team gathers in a group huddle during the game. The volleyball team has achieved record-breaking success under Jesse Zabal’s first year as head coach. Photo credit: The Maroon

Volleyball looks to improve next season

Sam Lucio and Yuri Orguma
April 23, 2018
Brett Simpson, director of athletics, has been a part of the front office for the past 20 years. He has managed to add four new sports teams and over 200 student-athletes to the program. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Brett Simpson develops winning culture at Loyola

Sam Lucio
April 14, 2018
Track and field head coach Nick Dodson lifts his personal best 260 pounds in the power clean this year. In his second year as coach, Dodson has made it his goal to workout with his athletes and foster a family culture. NICK DODSON/Courtesy.

Dodson leads the Pack by example

Sam Lucio
March 16, 2018
Koral Martinez, biology junior, and Isabel Junqueira, economics junior, are the veteran leaders on the Loyola tennis team. Their friendship stands as a reminder of home for them. Photo credit: Angelo Imbraguglio

Fate and friendship thrive between Loyola tennis duo

Sam Lucio
March 9, 2018
Elisabeth Cohen, music industry studies sophomore, leads the Loyola dance team during a halftime performance on Feb. 8 2018. The dance team has won an at-large bid to compete in the national tournament. Photo credit: Andres Fuentes

Dance and Cheer teams steal the spotlight at Regionals

Sam Lucio
March 2, 2018
Business management sophomore Galileo Cabrales facing off Martin Methodist University during the Southern States Athletic Conference Roundup Feb. 16, 2018, in Mobile, Alabama. Loyola mens and womens teams won against conference opponents at the tournament. Photo credit: Loyola University Athletics

Loyola tennis teams find success at SSAC Roundup

Sam Lucio
February 20, 2018
The Loyola cheer team practicing their routine on Jan. 18 2018. Loyola finished third place in the Southern States Athletic Conference championship on Feb. 3 2018. CRISTIAN ORELLANA/The Maroon. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Loyola cheer team places third in SSAC championship

Sam Lucio
February 6, 2018
The Loyola cheerleading team rehearses one of their routines during an early morning practice Jan. 25, 2018. The team is perfecting their routine in anticipation of the conference finals Feb. 3. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Cheer team prepares for championship

Sam Lucio
February 1, 2018
Senior, #55 Benjamin Fields, rebounds and shoots the ball. Fields led the team with a total of 14 points at the Faulkner University game in the den Jan. 20, 2018. Photo credit: Julia Santos

Fields leads the way to victory over Faulkner

Sam Lucio
January 23, 2018
The Loyola volleyball team gathers in a group huddle during the game. The 2017 Loyola volleyball team plans to compete against the 2002 volleyball team on January 19 at 7pm at the Den. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

2017 vs. 2002 Volleyball Hall of Fame Game

Sam Lucio
January 11, 2018
The Lock Your Door program seeks to encourage student safety in the dorms. Photo credit: Barbara Brown

Residential Life starts “Lock Your Door” program

Sam Lucio
November 1, 2017

Loyola website undergoes major changes

Sam Lucio
August 29, 2017
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