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Students apply for graduation as deadline approaches

Raquel Derganz Baker October 3, 2014

Before students get to walk across the stage and receive the diploma they have been working for, they need to apply for graduation. Kathy Gros, director of student records and registration services, said...

Student ambassadors added to university payroll

Student ambassadors added to university payroll

Nia Porter October 3, 2014

The student-led tours at Loyola are many prospective students’ first interactions with life on campus, and because of this, the program is being revamped. This fall, the Student Ambassador Program,...

SGA budget down $10,000

Lester Duhe October 3, 2014

Loyola’s Student Government Association’s new budget has decreased by $10,000 from last semester. SGA’s current budget is $175,000, a notable drop from its previous budget of $185,000. SGA President...

College of Music and Fine Arts proposes new programs

Alex Kennon October 3, 2014

Two new degree programs have been approved for this fall: a Bachelor of Science in Popular and Commercial Music and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Filmmaking. These programs are part of a creative...

Loyola announces change to health plan

Staff Report October 3, 2014

Beginning in January, Loyola will move its employee health coverage from BlueCross BlueShiled of Louisiana, and will instead contract with UnitedHealthcare, according to a letter released to employees...

Loyola orchestra incorporates video games into the mix

Starlight Williams October 1, 2014

The New Orleans Volunteer Orchestra will take to the stage with iconic pop melodies while also incorporating audience interactions into the show. On Oct. 6, The New Orleans Volunteer Orchestra will...

Calling in reinforcements

Mary Staes September 29, 2014

The mayor’s office has created a new proposal to combat safety concerns in the French Quarter. NOLA Patrols is meant to alleviate pressures on 8th District officers by handling quality of life issues...

Funding the future

Funding the future

Colleen Dulle September 27, 2014

Loyola’s $100 million Faith in the Future campaign will launch on Oct. 9, although it has raised over $43 million already in its quiet phase. “Faith in the Future: The Campaign for Loyola University...

One for the books

One for the books

Nia Porter September 26, 2014
Loyola’s English honor society, Sigma Tau Delta, sponsored a Banned Books Week event in the Danna Center from Sept. 22 to Sept. 26. The event was a part of a countrywide effort to highlight the importance of having open access to information — specifically, through books.

Los Angeles-based Jesuit mixes gangsters and God

Colleen Dulle September 19, 2014

The Rev. Greg Boyle, S.J., known among his homies as “G,” spoke at Loyola Monday night about his experiences working with gang members in Los Angeles. Boyle shared stories of his 30 years working...

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