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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

City official ‘humanely dismantles’ homeless community

Lauren Saizan October 24, 2014

Zach Brien The homeless population displaced from under the Pontchartrain Expressway is still struggling to be placed in adequate housing, more than two months after the ordinance evicting them from...

Loyola Police Department holds event against crime

Davis Walden, Staff Writer October 15, 2014

The Loyola Police Department and representatives for Take Back the Night took over the Residential Quad to raise awareness of crime in New Orleans. At the event, held on Oct. 14, Chief Patrick...

New enrollment numbers announced

New enrollment numbers announced

Staff Report October 7, 2014
President Kevin Wildes released Loyola's latest enrollment numbers. He said for the 2014-2015, 4,496 students are enrolled, including 616 first-year students. Wildes wrote in his email that for the second year in a row, retention remained about 80 percent.

Louisiana’s ‘jungle primary’ proposes 14 amendments in upcoming election

Francisco Pazo October 3, 2014

Louisiana voters will be eligible to vote on 14 proposed amendments to the Louisiana Constitution and new representation in the Nov. 4 election. Five of Louisiana’s six U.S. House members are running...

Loyola to host first News Engagement Day

Staff October 3, 2014

The School of Mass Communication faculty and staff will host its first News Engagement Day. The event will be held in the Peace Quad on Oct. 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and is being sponsored by The Association...

Aliens on the front yard

Aliens on the front yard

Nia Porter October 3, 2014

      Nia Porter Nia Porter     Statues sit on the grass in front of the Music/Communications Complex facing St. Charles. The art appeared on the grass...

Communities and students speak out against crime

Gabriel Garza October 3, 2014

A nationwide rally against crime is being held on Freret Street and is coming back to Loyola’s campus. The National Association of Town Watch introduced the National Night Out Against Crime to promote...

Organization walks for mental illness awareness

Organization walks for mental illness awareness

Skyllarr Trusty October 3, 2014

For the 12th consecutive year, NAMI plans to walk all over the stigma attached to mental illness. In Audubon Park on Oct. 11, the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s NAMIWalks program will celebrate...

Students apply for graduation as deadline approaches

Raquel Derganz Baker October 3, 2014

Before students get to walk across the stage and receive the diploma they have been working for, they need to apply for graduation. Kathy Gros, director of student records and registration services, said...

Student ambassadors added to university payroll

Student ambassadors added to university payroll

Nia Porter October 3, 2014

The student-led tours at Loyola are many prospective students’ first interactions with life on campus, and because of this, the program is being revamped. This fall, the Student Ambassador Program,...

SGA budget down $10,000

Lester Duhe October 3, 2014

Loyola’s Student Government Association’s new budget has decreased by $10,000 from last semester. SGA’s current budget is $175,000, a notable drop from its previous budget of $185,000. SGA President...

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