Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

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‘Cowboy Carter’: Beyonce proves Black women can do everything

Ecoi Lewis, Senior Staff Writer April 19, 2024

When you think of Beyoncé, you might immediately think: “icon,” “queen Bey,” or in my case, “the biggest star in the world.” Beyoncé released her highly-anticipated album, “Cowboy Carter,”...

ChatGPT attempts to write an essay.

University to vote on new AI policy

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer April 19, 2024

A new university policy on artificial intelligence for faculty and students is being considered for approval by the University Senate. The issue is one that is of great concern to university faculty,...

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‘Dune: Part Two’: A Sci Fi Titan

Zach Cesarini, Design Chief April 19, 2024

I was tickled with anticipation in the days, weeks even, leading up to the late night showing of “Dune: Part Two.” 20 years of stargazing and sci-fi dorkery has led me to this moment, awkwardly wedged...

Students wait outside of the communications and music building during a power outage on April 16, 2024.

Power outage causes campus “chaos”

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print April 16, 2024

Students clustered outside of university buildings this afternoon due to a university-wide power outage that has been resolved, which disrupted class schedules and shut down the campus internet. "A...

Power back up on campus

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor April 16, 2024

Power and Wi-Fi are back up after students and faculty were evacuated from buildings, according to an alert sent by Loyola alert notifications.

Rowan Sawyer poses with a crawfish composting bin at “Crawfish in the Quad” on March 15, 2024. Courtesy of Rowan Sawyer

Feast on the benefits of crawfish composting

Dajah Saul, The Wolf Editor April 14, 2024

Biology Pre-Health junior Rowan Sawyer passed a bill within the Student Government Association for the inclusion of crawfish composting on campus. For the general body of Loyola, however, a question...

Psychology freshman and member of Disabled Students Assembly KC Crawford leads design senior Ace McConnell in the wheelchair obstacle course on April 11, 2024. The course was created to allow the Loyola community to experience what navigating life in a wheelchair is like.

Students participate in moderated wheelchair experience

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief April 13, 2024

For freshman Josephine Faulk, who primarily navigates using a wheelchair, it can be difficult to get to where she needs to go due to inaccessible landscapes and infrastructure. Faulk said navigating...

Planet of the Little Green Men lead singer and guitarist Ben Heil rolls around on the Esplanade in the Shade Stage at the New Oreans Jazz Museum, sponsored by Loyola, on April 12, 2024.

Student performers take on French Quarter Fest

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print April 12, 2024

Student musicians performed at French Quarter Fest on the Esplanade in the Shade Stage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, sponsored by Loyola. The Kissing Disease, D.P.M Javi, featuring Ben Delgado, and Planet...

Micaela Ponce hits a shot on a City Park tennis court. Ponce plays for Loyolas tennis team. Courtesy of Selma Fereres

‘Persevering and competitive’: Micaela Ponce reflects on tennis’ central role in her life

Isabella Castillo, Sports Editor April 12, 2024

Over a tennis career that has spanned more than 15 years, Micaela Ponce, sophomore, was awarded Souther States Athletic Conference’s “Player of The Week” twice in row. Introduced to the sport at...

Enne Samuels (God) points during reading of A New Saint for a New World alongside Amanda Greenbaum (Wall) on April 6, 2024 in the Lower Depths Theater.

Theatre department showcases modern-day Joan of Arc in reading series

Aaron Covin, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Joan of Arc existed today? This concept is brought to life in Ryan Cambell's play, "A New Saint for a New World." The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance...

August Bay (left) and Em Bay (right) embrace in the Peace Quad on April 9, 2024.

Twins (and triplets) conquer college

Violet Bucaro, Assistant News Editor April 12, 2024

Before choosing a university, identical twins August and Em Bay wanted to flee New Orleans. They presumed they’d choose different universities, but they separately fell in love with Loyola without...

LUPD police car. LUPD is testing out a new dispatch system.

LUPD sees success with new dispatch system

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor April 12, 2024

After a month with the new dispatch system that the Loyola Police Department implemented this semester, Chief of Police Todd Warren said it’s going well. LUPD was previously partnered with Tulane...

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