Student loan interest rate scheduled to double in July

The interest rates on subsidized Stafford loans are expected to double in July, an increase that could heap thousands of dollars on top of an undergraduate student's debt. President Barack Obama addressed the issue in his Jan. 24 State of the Union speech by urging Congress to prevent the increase from happening. Obama's proposal would extend the current rate for one year. Full story

Keep friends close but identity closer

Identity theft can put lives on hold

When English writing sophomore Erin Knowles left for T.J. Quill's one night last week, she had no idea her identity would be at risk when the night was over. After leaving her purse near a friend to talk to another for about 15 minutes, Knowles returned to find that it was nowhere to be found. The cell phone, student ID, credit cards and passport in Knowles' purse were stolen as well. Full story

Students gain insight volunteering in Jamaica

Twenty-six Loyola students and staff rang in the New Year by giving aid to Jamaican citizens. Their resolution: continue their service back home. The students and staff participated in Loyola's two Ignacio Volunteer programs, the Winter Experience and Christmas Camp, in Kingston, Jamaica from Dec. 27 to Jan. 6. "Loyola offers a lot of opportunities for service, but there's something about immersing yourself completely in a different culture," said Edwin Madera, Ignacio Volunteer coordinator. Full story

Wolfpack baseball starts with string of undefeated games

With men's and women's basketball season in full tilt, the beginning of winter also signals the start of Wolfpack baseball. Full story