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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Standing Council for Academic Planning updates on reviews

MARY GRACI February 6, 2014

During the first meeting of the semester, the Standing Council for Academic Planning and Provost Mark Manganaro addressed updates on departmental and program assessments. According to the council, every...

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

A prostitute named Passion and a crazy cat lady that live down the street are just two of the interesting characters that frequently pass philosophy senior and editorial editor for The Maroon Jessica...

A gay rights activist shows a photo of Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, depicted as a devil, as protesters gather next to the European institutions in Brussels, Belgium, on Monday,  Jan. 27. Despite months of protests, Russia’s law against ‘gay propaganda’remains in place, but no major boycott of the Russian-hosted Winter Olympics seems likely.

Olympic travelers’ safety in question

Associated Press February 6, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans planning to attend the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, should be vigilant about their security due to potential terrorist threats and the country's ban on lesbian, gay, bisexual...

Senior class gift committee works to gather donations for this year’s gift

BURKE BISCHOFF February 6, 2014

Students are preparing to gather donations through the 2014 Class Giving Campaign to develop the senior class gift for this year. Allison Hotard, assistant director of annual giving for campaigns, said...

Student organization sets sustainability goals

ZACH BRIEN February 6, 2014

A student organization is leading a new effort to make Loyola a more sustainable institution with an optional student fee. The Loyola Association of Students for Sustainability has put forth a Green Funds...

Freezing weather affects homeless

GERALD HERBERT January 31, 2014

As the third and harshest arctic blast of the season hit Louisiana on Tuesday, Jan. 28, the New Orleans Police Department Homeless Assistance Unit set out to help get homeless people throughout the city...

Brief:Biology graduates conduct research

The Maroon January 31, 2014

Three Loyola biology graduates are conducting research across the U.S. and abroad. Juan Calix, A'05, has been studying Streptococcus pneumonia and researching what factors contribute to someone becoming...

Brief:Lock out fines implemented for residential halls

The Maroon January 31, 2014

Starting Friday, Feb. 1, Residential Life will begin charging residents for being locked out of their rooms. The policy was discussed earlier this month at the Carrollton Hall Residential Assistant First...

Brief:College of Law celebrates centennial year with luncheon

The Maroon January 31, 2014

Loyola College of Law began its yearlong centennial celebration by holding an Alumni Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 31. Maurice "Moon" Landrieu, former New Orleans mayor and College of Law alumni, was honored...

New chair of English department is appointed

New chair of English department is appointed

MACK GUILLORY January 31, 2014

The English department has a new chairman this semester with the appointment of John Biguenet. Biguenet accepted the position after the previous chair, Christopher Chambers, became director of the Walker...

Sochi Olympic committee beefs up drug-testing programs

Associated Press January 31, 2014

LONDON (AP) - Go ahead - just try to get away with it. If you're willing to take the risk, you'll pay the price. That's the challenge laid down to drug cheats thinking they can dope their way to success...

Bobby Jindal proposes increase in Louisiana’s education budget

Associated Press January 31, 2014

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - After years of cuts, Louisiana governor, Bobby Jindal, is recommending a $25 billion budget for next year that increases spending on colleges, public schools and health care services,...

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