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Teachers After Hours: Students say farewell to retiring music professor

Sam Eroche May 1, 2015

Many people in the Loyola College of Music and Fine Arts are singing the blues at the news that Joseph G. Hebert Jr, “Doc,” will retire at the end of the semester. Hebert has spent five decades...

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

Today, Wednesday, March 11, White House executive staff members held a conference call with college and university newspapers to discuss President Obama’s Student Aid Bill of Rights. The Maroon was...

Harry Shearer takes a moment to relax with College of Music and Fine Arts dean Donald Boomgaarden. Shearer worked with Loyola students on web video production this past.

“The Simpsons” actor takes on new role

RAQUEL DERGANZ BAKER August 22, 2013

While actor Harry Shearer provides voices for multiple characters on the television show, "The Simpsons," Shearer will be acting as himself as an adviser and artist-in-residence at Loyola this fall. On...

The [Academic Resource Center] offers academic counseling to help students adapt to the university system and demands, tutorial services, paper review services and disability services.

Academic Resources

VANNIA ZELAYA April 25, 2013

Need help with that final term paper? No idea how to do those exercises that are sure to be on your final exam? It's not too late. Loyola has several academic resources at your disposal. Academic Resource...

Feeding yourself well will help you have the proper amount of energy to stay awake, for concentration. - Heather Bacque

Eat Well

VANNIA ZELAYA April 25, 2013

In the midst of trying to pass those tests, students may eat whatever is available on the go, or forget to eat altogether. Sodexo General Manager and Registered Dietician Heather Bacque said that this...

If a student is awake for a 24-hour period, it’s the same as having a blood alcohol content that’s illegal for driving. - Alicia Bourque

Avoid All-Nighters

VANNIA ZELAYA April 25, 2013

In an effort to get everything done, some students might try to pack more than 24 hours into a day, often skipping sleep or not getting much. While it's obvious that we need sleep to function, what many...

Students need to be proactive in managing anxiety, avoidance, procrastination and other things.

A Healthy State of Mind

VANNIA ZELAYA April 25, 2013

While it may seem you are physically able to tackle finals, your mind might not be in the same mode. According to Alicia Bourque, director of the University Counseling Center, there are several mental...

[Exercising] gets you reenergized so you can feel better and do better studying. - Erica Svoboda

Keep the Blood Flowing

VANNIA ZELAYA April 25, 2013

Regardless of how much you have to study, it's important to stay active and reduce your stress levels. According to Erica Svoboda, wellness coordinator of Loyola's Recreational Sports Complex, finals...

Construction on Monroe Hall continues. The first phase of construction on Monroe Hall is expected to be completed by December 2013.

Campus construction to finish in next two years

TAYLOR DENSON January 31, 2013

Evan LaBranche has spent a lot of time in Monroe Hall during her four years at Loyola. Because she frequents the building regularly, LaBranche, psychology and pre-med senior, is now encountering the hassles...

Professor Emeritus dies at 86

Professor Emeritus dies at 86

HASANI GRAYSON January 31, 2013

Distinguished English professor Dorothy Harrell Brown died on Jan. 16 at the age of 86.  The 1991 Dux Academicus award winner was the founder of Loyola's women's studies program and the Women's Resource...

Biology  professor  accepts Dux Academicus

Biology professor accepts Dux Academicus

HASANI GRAYSON January 24, 2013

In an announcement that caught her by surprise, professor of biological sciences, Patricia Dorn was awarded the Dux Academicus Award on Jan. 11. The award winner is decided upon by a committee of faculty,...

Alicia Bourque, director of the University Counseling Center and Health Services, meets with her peer mentee and other faculty, staff and peer mentors at the monthly dialogue that was held for First in the Pack on Jan. 17. The monthly dialogue was the first of four for First in the Pack.

Mentoring program created for first-generation students

HANNAH IANNAZZO January 24, 2013

Students, faculty and staff have come together to mentor about 45 first-generation, first-year students through a program called First in the Pack. First in the Pack was started by Elizabeth Rainey, director...

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