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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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2023 Miss BSU Areina Walker leads Madison Gardner and Braylon Polk in yoga during BSU week on March 13, 2024.

BSU Week aims to unify students of color

Jordan Higgins, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

One of Loyola’s longest standing organizations, the Black Student Union aims to unify students of color on campus through various initiatives, including their annual "BSU Week.” This year’s theme...

Rachel Hoormann. Hoormann departed Loyola University on March 15.

University spokesperson leaves Loyola

Myles McWilliams, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

Rachel Hoormann, the vice president of marketing and communications, is leaving Loyola to work as the president of the marketing and strategic initiatives at Delgado Community College. Hoormann came...

Ramadan accommodations and resources posted in the Orleans Room.

Students call for support as they celebrate Ramadan

Elinor Upham, News Editor March 22, 2024

Computer science senior Zaynab Zeini’s favorite part of Ramadan is breaking her fast with her friends. “It feels more like ‘Oh my god,’ we're all celebrating together or choosing to come here and...

Francis Hall shower.

Outdated plumbing causes water supply issues in Francis Hall

Frankie Esteves, Associate Producer March 22, 2024

When Loyola sophomore Meghan Hall woke up for her morning shower in early March, the water was ice cold in Francis Hall. This came after months of plumbing issues in the building, including a hot water...

Left to right from top: Stephanie Oblina, Sydney Randall, Melody Perez, Dani Padilla, Makayla Hawkins, Dimond Dixon, Lauren Kohlman, Mia Vitello, and Jai Shy.

SGA celebrates first all women cabinet

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital March 22, 2024

It’s a woman's world this year in the Student Government Association with the first recorded all women cabinet in the organization's history. When choosing her cabinet for her year as Loyola’s SGA...

Door of the Office of Accessible Education taken on December 13, 2021.

Students struggle with getting accommodations on and off campus

Christopher Nesbit, Recruitment Coordinator, Webmaster March 22, 2024

Mass communication freshman Sophia Renzi relies on the Office of Accessible Education for testing accommodations. However, because her class ends after 5 p.m., said she has been unable to receive these...

(L-R): Bria McClure (3), coach Kellie Kennedy, and Sandra Cannady (24) walk off the court on March 15, 2024 after their round one win against the Southeastern Fire. The Wolf Pack was defeated by the Fighting Saints in the “Sweet Sixteen” on March 21, 2024 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Women’s basketball season ends 26-5 in Iowa

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer March 21, 2024

The women’s basketball team was defeated by the Carroll College Fighting Saints(Mont.) in Sioux City, Iowa, in an overtime game in the Round of 16 of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics...

Junior Bria McClure walks off the court after the women’s basketball team won the first round of the NAIA tournament on March 15, 2024. The team won the second round against Georgetown College on March 16, 2024.

Women’s basketball beats Georgetown College, advances to first Sweet Sixteen since 2014

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer March 16, 2024

The Loyola women’s basketball team defeated the Georgetown College Tigers 79-74 to advance to their first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Sweet Sixteen since 2014. “It’s really...

New Orleans community member arrested at protest for Tulane student

Elinor Upham, News Editor March 16, 2024

Toni Jones, a lead organizer for New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police, was arrested today at a protest on Freret Street. According to Carson Cruse, the president of Loyola’s Student’s for...

Senior guard Taylor Thomas takes a shot at the free throw line during the first round of the NAIA national tournament on March 15, 2024. The Wolf Pack defeated the Southeastern Fire and will play in the second round of the tournament.

Women’s team advances to second round of nationals

B Welch, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

The Loyola Women’s Basketball team will officially advance to the second round of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics nationals tournament after beating the Southeastern Fire 84-78....

(L-R): Carson Cruse, Juleea Berthelot, Diamond Dixon, and Rowan Sawyer stand in front of the Danna Center on March 7, 2024. The pairs are running respectively for president and vice president of SGA  for the 2024-25 academic year.

Get to know the 2024-25 SGA candidates

Maleigh Crespo and Sophia Maxim March 15, 2024

There are two presidential and vice presidential candidates running in the year's Student Government Association election to serve the student body until next spring – Berthelot-Cruse and Dixon-Sawyer. Berthelot-Cruse Psychology...

White cement letters spell out Loyola

Faculty’s teaching qualifications being evaluated for accreditation

Nadir Benslimane, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Loyola is beginning a process of evaluating the qualifications for its teaching faculty, leading up to the university's accreditation report in 2025.  The review is part of the university’s overall...

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