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Bruff Commons

Tulane’s Bruff Commons now accepts Loyola’s meal plan

After many people complained about the new rule allowing Tulane students to use their meal plan in the Orleans Room, Loyola students will get to return the gesture. Full story

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Earns Disney

Disney exhibit opens at New Orleans museum

NEW ORLEANS (AP) An exhibit with original artwork from the Walt Disney Studio opened this week at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Full story

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GCAC Champs

’Pack look to repeat as GCAC champs

Kellie Kennedy head coach of the lady wolfpack basketball team, will try to repeat last year's success, where she led the team to a Gulf Coast Athletics Championship, in her first year as the team's coach. Full story

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Loyola Ballet

Loyola Ballet honors Russian dance company

Close to 30 Loyola Ballet dancers will bring the Roussel Hall stage to life Friday as the only dance company in the Greater New Orleans area to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes. Full story

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EDITORIAL:Commencement speaker should reflect values of the university

AT ISSUE: The speaker for the graduation ceremony should demonstrate a strong dedication to social j

At a graduation ceremony in 1998, Mary Schmich of The Chicago Tribune offered simple advice to the seniors: wear sunscreen. Although the speech itself had little to do with avoiding ultraviolet rays, it was so memorable that it is still often read at graduations. It demonstrated how much impact a good commencement speech can have. Full story

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Trial Begins for Accused Murderer of Former Student

The trial of an accused murderer of a former Loyola graduate student is set to start tomorrow, Nov. 20 at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.

Shootings garnering Loyola Response

Mass communication sophomore Zaina Mansour’s father asked her not to walk back from her night class alone the day after Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan opened fire on his fellow soldiers in Fort Hood, Texas.

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Yao lectures about accounting

One Loyola professor was selected out of a pool of 200 to speak in Saudi Arabia about his knowledge in forensic accounting, which later led to another lecture in Amsterdam.

Online Scams

Student warns others of online scamming practices

When Nick Nall, music industry sophomore, received a check for $4,000 to give guitar lessons, he said he was more than ecstatic.

Meffert charged with 63 counts

Linda Meffert, Loyola alumna and wife of former New Orleans Chief Technology Greg Meffert is charged with a 63-count indictment involving a kickback scheme with city vendor Mark St. Pierre.

Three senators resign from SGA

A total of three SGA senators have resigned in a matter of two weeks, which leaves a few seats available for interested students in the Loyola community.

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Three senators resign from SGA

A total of three SGA senators have resigned in a matter of two weeks, which leaves a few seats available for interested students in the Loyola community.

SGA Town Hall Meeting

SGA hosts its first town hall meeting

SGA’S first town hall meeting of the school year covered several topics ranging from dining services to parking services.

Shootings garnering Loyola Response

Mass communication sophomore Zaina Mansour’s father asked her not to walk back from her night class alone the day after Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan opened fire on his fellow soldiers in Fort Hood, Texas.

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Bruff Commons

Tulane’s Bruff Commons now accepts Loyola’s meal plan


After many people complained about the new rule allowing Tulane students to use their meal plan in the Orleans Room, Loyola students will get to return the gesture.
 

Law team wins national competition

The Loyola Trial Advocacy Team placed first in a nationally judged law competition earlier this month.

Ziek

Philosopher discusses violence

About 700 people packed themselves into Nunemaker Hall and overflow rooms in order to hear philosopher Slavoj Zizek speak on Nov. 17.

Online Scams

Student warns others of online scamming practices

When Nick Nall, music industry sophomore, received a check for $4,000 to give guitar lessons, he said he was more than ecstatic.

Meffert charged with 63 counts

Linda Meffert, Loyola alumna and wife of former New Orleans Chief Technology Greg Meffert is charged with a 63-count indictment involving a kickback scheme with city vendor Mark St. Pierre.

Yao lectures about accounting

One Loyola professor was selected out of a pool of 200 to speak in Saudi Arabia about his knowledge in forensic accounting, which later led to another lecture in Amsterdam.

AP Wire

Earns Disney

Disney exhibit opens at New Orleans museum

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An exhibit with original artwork from the Walt Disney Studio opened this week at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

Turnpike Turkey

Turkey that played chicken on NJ Turnpike caught

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — A wild turkey that's taken up residence at a New Jersey tollbooth and spends its days scooting around 18-wheelers won't have to dodge Thanksgiving traffic. State Fish and Wildlife officials netted the bird Wednesday after failed attempts during the weekend.

Colorado Snow

Chunk of ice crashes through roof of Colorado home

BRUSH, Colo. (AP) — A basketball-sized chunk of ice crashed through the roof of a family's Colorado home after apparently falling from an airplane passing overhead.

VATICAN POPE

Pope prays for all kids on UN rights anniversary

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI called Wednesday for greater international efforts to ensure basic human rights for children, saying he was praying for all young people who suffer.

Puerto Rico gay slaying investigated as hate crime

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found along a road in Puerto Rico last week is under investigation as a possible hate crime, a police official said Wednesday.

CATHOLIC BISHOPS

Bishops discuss authority over Catholic colleges

BALTIMORE (AP) — Fallout continues from the summer controversy over the University of Notre Dame awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights.

Cheney's daughter, partner have 2nd child

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Dick Cheney's daughter Mary Cheney has delivered a baby girl.

Life & Times

Loyola Ballet

Loyola Ballet honors Russian dance company

Close to 30 Loyola Ballet dancers will bring the Roussel Hall stage to life Friday  as the only dance company in the Greater New Orleans area to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes.

Disney Exhibit

Disney exhibit enchants, previews new film

In true Disney fashion the New Orleans gave a kickoff for their latest traveling exhibit fit for a princess in the great hall of the New Orleans Museum of Art decorated like a royal party for its annual Odyssey Ball.

The Market Chef

The Market Chef

Sometimes you want more than just a microwave meal..

Happy Thanksgiving from the Market Chef. This week, learn how to make a quick and tasty turkey snack and a chocolate dessert.

Cheer on with great purpose

I admit that I have never been one for sports.

Sports

GCAC Champs

’Pack look to repeat as GCAC champs

Kellie Kennedy head coach of the lady wolfpack basketball team, will try to repeat last year’s success, where she led the team to a Gulf Coast Athletics Championship, in her first year as the team’s coach.

Tulane-Loyola Rivalry

Tulane-Loyola rivalry heats up during game

The Loyola-Tulane rivalry has taken a new meaning with the wave of Tulane students flooding the Orleans Room.

Three athletes qualify for nationals

On Saturday, Nov. 7, Loyola’s Cross Country Team competed in the GCAC Conference Championships in Clinton, Miss. Runners from the GCAC conference were selected to advance to the NAIA National Cross Country Championships based on athletic ability and their performance at the competition.

Basketball team looks promising

The women’s volleyball team has wrapped up their season, finishing with an overall record of 20-15.

Opinion and Editorial

EDITORIAL:Commencement speaker should reflect values of the university

AT ISSUE: The speaker for the graduation ceremony should demonstrate a strong dedication to social j

At a graduation ceremony in 1998, Mary Schmich of The Chicago Tribune offered simple advice to the seniors: wear sunscreen. Although the speech itself had little to do with avoiding ultraviolet rays, it was so memorable that it is still often read at graduations. It demonstrated how much impact a good commencement speech can have.

Donald Boomgaarden

Reassess study skills for finals

ON THE RECORD

As December approaches most students (and many faculty members) are overwhelmed at the thought of final exams, term papers, exhibitions, juries and other types of end-of-semester evaluations. It is a time of high activity, and — for the students — even higher anxiety.

Brandon Toy

Campus needs clearer communication

In My Opinion

 Loyola University hosts many events on its campus each year. Parents, New Orleans residents, colleagues and friends flock to the campus for a wide range of activities — art galleries, classical music concerts, plays, athletic events, lectures, private events and even to use the Monroe Library

Alex Fournet

Marriage: Untying the political knot

The Eleventh Hour

Sometimes it seems like the Republican Party is hell-bent on keeping itself as politically impotent as possible.  Let me be clear. I don’t mean it is unable to get votes or raise political capital. It can do both things.  On the other hand, it undermines itself at every turn.

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