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China's troublemakers bond over 'drinking tea'

BEIJING (AP) — Like the United States, China is having its own tea party movement, but this one has a very different agenda.

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Loyola NO to offer minor in New Orleans studies

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Starting this fall, students at Loyola University in New Orleans will be able to minor in the study of New Orleans.

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Former Opelousas HS teacher accused of child porn

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A federal grand jury accuses a former Opelousas alderman and Opelousas High School teacher with getting a minor to engage in sex acts to produce pornography.

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Fake fruit conceals cocaine cargo in Netherlands

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — First it was drugs among the flowers. Now, drug traffickers have stuffed real drugs into fake fruit in an effort to smuggle cocaine into the Netherlands, authorities said Wednesday.

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5 of 6 killed in Ariz. bus crash were Californians

PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say five of the six people killed in an Arizona bus crash were California residents, and all were Mexican citizens.

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Assisted suicide group preparing for Ga. trial

ATLANTA (AP) — The leader of an assisted suicide group charged with helping a 58-year-old Georgia man with cancer kill himself says he's looking forward to a trial that he hopes will validate the group's work.

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LSWA announces baseball players of the week

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Outfielder Leon Landry of LSU and pitcher James Jones of Louisiana-Monroe have been named the Louisiana Sportswriters Association Baseball Players of the Week.

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Hungary makes Holocaust denial a crime

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian President Laszlo Solyom has signed a law making Holocaust denial punishable by three years in prison.

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News

SGA candidates explain survey responses

These candidate responses are supplements to the campus issues survey chart on Page 8 and 9 of The Maroon’s 2010 election guide. While the chart only reflected a yes or no answer, editors gave the candidates a chance, if they chose, to expand on where they stand and why.

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Minus grade draws mixed reaction

While most professors have favored the addition of minus grades so far, students have had mixed reactions about it.

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Faculty to receive increase in salaries

Faculty members at Loyola University will receive salary increases averaging 3.5 percent next year.

Loyola mourns professor

Criminal justice assistant professor and recently appointed associate chairman of criminal justice Patrick Dennis Walsh died at his home Sunday, Feb. 28.

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Loyola anticipates Brees speech

More than 13,000 seats will be available for this year’s commencement address in the Louisiana Superdome, but with Drew Brees addressing the 875 graduating students, students have expressed concerns about seating limitations in addition to excitement.

Bateman campaigns for Census

The Loyola Bateman Team wants New Orleans to be Down For The Count.

Only “high demand” classes to be offered

Loyola will offer primarily “high demand” courses during this year’s summer session.

Three students face off for SGA presidency

Student Government Association elections are days away, and presidential candidates are eager to tell students their goals for the next academic year.

Vice presidential candidate wants to boost visibility

Michael Morin, SGA vice presidential candidate, often watches New Orleans City Council meetings on television — not for the content, he’s quick to point out, but to see how they’re run.

AP Wire

China's troublemakers bond over 'drinking tea'

BEIJING (AP) — Like the United States, China is having its own tea party movement, but this one has a very different agenda.

Loyola NO to offer minor in New Orleans studies

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Starting this fall, students at Loyola University in New Orleans will be able to minor in the study of New Orleans.

Former Opelousas HS teacher accused of child porn

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A federal grand jury accuses a former Opelousas alderman and Opelousas High School teacher with getting a minor to engage in sex acts to produce pornography.

Fake fruit conceals cocaine cargo in Netherlands

5 of 6 killed in Ariz. bus crash were Californians

PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say five of the six people killed in an Arizona bus crash were California residents, and all were Mexican citizens.

Assisted suicide group preparing for Ga. trial

LSWA announces baseball players of the week

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Outfielder Leon Landry of LSU and pitcher James Jones of Louisiana-Monroe have been named the Louisiana Sportswriters Association Baseball Players of the Week.

Hungary makes Holocaust denial a crime

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian President Laszlo Solyom has signed a law making Holocaust denial punishable by three years in prison.

Life & Times

THE POLITICS OF ROOM DRAW

What it takes to get a good dorm — and roommates

Many students see Room Draw as an important part in their upcoming year on campus, but they are not all satisfied with it.

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Farce play highlights injustices in society

If the set design of the Russian comedy “Heart of a Dog” is any representation of the play itself, be prepared for something surreal.

Film heroines suggest Hollywood progression

Historically, navigating the film industry has been perpetually difficult for women in terms of gender equality.

Academy Awards showcase this year’s talent

As the Best Picture list expanded from five to ten films nominated this year, the nominees that probably wouldn’t have been there last year now have a shot. One such film, “A Serious Man,” expertly captures the sense of not-quite fitting in with society via a Jewish professor in the 1960s Midwest. Directed with the oddball characteristics of the Coen Brothers (allegedly based on the experiences of their father), the film deftly conveys the sense of what it means to be an outsider.

Flush social norms

All That Is Absurd

The other afternoon I approached the men’s single occupancy bathroom located at the front of Monroe library. The door was locked, so without thinking twice, I tried the adjacent single bathroom whose door’s sign read “Women”. Undeterred by the female illustration, I used the vacant bathroom.

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Sports

Storms impact ‘Pack athletics

With film of their opponents, hours of practice and a coach-implemented game plan for game day, Loyola’s sports are prepared for almost anything — except a sudden down pour.

A few bad apples create a dynasty

Intramural basketball is an opportunity to put those Nike basketball shoes that have been left in the closet back on to the hardwood.

Tennis turns exciting corner

Loyola’s tennis team is running high on its current two match winning streak.

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Opinion and Editorial

The Maroon endorses Cody Dardeau for SGA president

AT ISSUE: While all three candidates are promising, Cody Dardeau is the clear choice for SGA president

SGA is student’s voice

Talking to the Candidates

Throughout my time here at Loyola, I have been fortunate enough to have a variety of different experiences, but one of the best opportunities I have received is the chance to work with the Student Government Association.

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Visibility is needed

Talking to the candidates

I showed up to the required meeting for all SGA candidates knowing absolutely nothing. I got an election packet, listened to campaign rules and took it all back to my dorm room. I filled out my forms, and after checking off my intent to run for President, I looked for the SGA constitution to find out what I’d actually be doing as president.

Expanding support of organizations is key

Talking to the Candidates

My administration will focus on truly recognizing the concerns and wishes of the student body first and foremost and acting on those concerns with speed and efficiency.

V.P. brings both experience and a plan

Talking to the Candidates

Since my first semester at Loyola University, I have played an active role in Student Government Association by serving as a senator my freshman year and as the College of Music and Fine Arts president this year. In both of these capacities, I have worked to resolve issues regarding the need for more practice rooms, organizational funding and course evaluations.