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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Nia Porter

Nia Porter, Editor in Chief

Nia Porter is a mass communication senior with a focus in journalism. She has worked as a staff writer, worldview editor, and news editor at The Maroon; and she currently serves as the editor-in-chief. In her spare time, Nia is a fashion writer for Saint Heron. She likes to read James Baldwin books and livestream Paris Fashion Week shows at 3 a.m.

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President Barack Obama speaks at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Tuesday, March 10, 2015, about his plan to clamp down on the private companies that service federal student debt.

President Obama unveils Student Aid Bill of Rights

Nia Porter, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2015

Loyola to sell last of its property in Kenner

Nia Porter
November 14, 2014

Loyola to buy Dominican Sister convent

Nia Porter
November 11, 2014
Aliens on the front yard

Aliens on the front yard

Nia Porter
October 3, 2014
Student ambassadors added to university payroll

Student ambassadors added to university payroll

Nia Porter
October 3, 2014
One for the books

One for the books

Nia Porter
September 26, 2014
A minor tanning problem

A minor tanning problem

Nia Porter
May 2, 2014

How to stay safe in your neighborhood

NIA PORTER
April 10, 2014

Students weigh healthcare options before deadline

NIA PORTER
March 27, 2014
NIA PORTER/The Maroon

Audubon Zoo anticipates property tax increase

NIA PORTER
March 13, 2014
Members of the New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice take part in a protest in front of the New Orleans Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office on Nov. 15, 2013. The Latino and immigrant community of New Orleans is protesting what they believe to be race-based, stop-and-frisk raids.

New Orleans immigrant community speaks out

NIA PORTER
February 27, 2014
Louisiana governor open to legalizing medical marijuana

Louisiana governor open to legalizing medical marijuana

NIA PORTER
February 13, 2014
Freret neighborhood visitors hang out in front of a Freret Street coffee house. The Freret neighborhood is home to several restaurants and small businesses, but students have expressed concerns for their safety after a Jan. 9 murder on the 4500 block of South Robertson Street.

Crimes on Freret Street raise concerns over safety

NIA PORTER
February 6, 2014
H&M opened on Saturday, Nov. 16, on the corner of Decatur Street and St. Louis Street in the French Quarter.

H&M opens its New Orleans store in style

NIA PORTER
November 21, 2013
(LEFT TO RIGHT) Stephanie Hotard A’04, director of annual giving, Kristen Himmelberg, English writing senior and Front Page Editor for The Maroon, and Kimberly Knox A’04, unpack boxes of medical equipment during Wolves on the Prowl. On Sunday, Nov. 3, the pop-up dental clinic set up by students, faculty and alumni, served nearly 800 people in need, according to the Louisisana Dental Association.

Set the world on fire

NIA PORTER
November 8, 2013

Freshman class lacks Jesuit High School students

NIA PORTER
November 7, 2013
Since 1896, Camellia Grill stands on South Carrollton Avenue. In the midst of legal drama, the diner’s owner hopes to keep the building in it’s orginal state.

Camellia Grill applies for landmark status

NIA PORTER
September 20, 2013
ANDREA GALLO

LSU faces legal battle in open records suit

NIA PORTER
September 13, 2013
African American Culture and History professor Ashley Howard lectures to class. The Princeton Review ranked Loyola as the fifth best college for race-class interaction, something Howard is passionate about.

Princeton Review recognizes Loyola

NIA PORTER
August 29, 2013
This house stands in the Marigny. 14-year-old Marshall Coulter was shot near the backdoor of this home in the 700 block of Mandeville Street, inside the fenced-in front yard.

Unarmed teen shot in the Marigny

NIA PORTER
August 23, 2013
Video leak, consent decree brings Orleans Parish Prison under scrutiny

Video leak, consent decree brings Orleans Parish Prison under scrutiny

NIA PORTER
April 18, 2013

Local legend announces retirement

Nia Porter
April 5, 2013

NOPD focuses on armed robberies

NIA PORTER
March 14, 2013

Crime trends drop in New Orleans

NIA PORTER and NIA PORTER
February 28, 2013

NOPD arrests burglary suspect

Nia Porter
February 21, 2013
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