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COLUMN: As nature mourns, our outrage must be direct

Chris Maldonado, Environmental Columnist November 1, 2023

Once more the natural world is experiencing a period of mourning. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 21 species have been delisted from the Endangered Species Act due to extinction”. As...

EDITORIAL: Halloween is in New Orleans blood

EDITORIAL: Halloween is in New Orleans’ blood

Mark Michel October 27, 2023

Celebrating Halloween in New Orleans is something many of the newcomers look forward to in the city. We may run to the Prytania Theater to see the midnight showing of Rocky Horror or walk down the street...

OPINION: The government places blame on homeless people

OPINION: The government places blame on homeless people

Nadir Benslimane October 27, 2023

Behind Louisiana's tourist attractions and rich culture, a horrifying reality lies, one of appalling poverty and destitution. According to Census 2021, Louisiana: Poverty, Income and Health Insurance,...

OPINION: Stop sexualizing breast cancer

OPINION: Stop sexualizing breast cancer

Patricia Cabrera October 20, 2023

In the midst of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I believe it’s time for a review of our community’s history of “support” for the cause. Normally in October, I feel joyful as I scroll through...

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OPINION: Making playlists is an art form

June Fernandez October 20, 2023

In the age of streaming services, customization is mostly out of our hands. The existence of suggestions and saving doesn’t change the fact that algorithms have the most say in what we watch or listen...

EDITORIAL: Loyola needs equity and inclusion

EDITORIAL: Loyola needs equity and inclusion

Mark Michel October 20, 2023

As a Jesuit institution, Loyola’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion must remain its highest priority. After months without a person fulfilling the role of vice president of equity and inclusion,...

OPINION: The Maroon made me who I am

OPINION: The Maroon made me who I am

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print October 6, 2023

Most people apply to colleges based on their academic programs or scholarship offerings, but that wasn’t the case for me. I applied to dozens of colleges for no other reason than to appease my high school...

EDITORIAL: Your ballot could punch a fascist

EDITORIAL: Your ballot could punch a fascist

Mark Michel October 6, 2023

You can vote in the state of Louisiana. As college students in Louisiana, we often don’t see ourselves responsible for what happens in the state. We come, we learn for four (sometimes five) years,...

LETTER: Teacher education story paints incomplete picture

Julia Miller and Glenda Hembree October 6, 2023

To the editor, As instructors in the Office of Teacher Education, we feel obligated to clarify to readers of the Maroon information about our program that may have been misrepresented or misconstrued...

OPINION: Gamer girls arent a rarity, only rarely acknowledged

OPINION: Gamer girls aren’t a rarity, only rarely acknowledged

Ashlyn Bobb Collins October 6, 2023

In a generation where technology has become more and more prominent, there are all different kinds of people adding to the population that use technology, including gaming consoles and PCs. In that...

OPINION: Our writers vs. Hollywood: The industrys greatest brawl

OPINION: Our writers vs. Hollywood: The industry’s greatest brawl

Christina Sterling September 29, 2023

We've had a great lineup of films so far this year. From box office hits such as “The Super Mario Bros” and “The Little Mermaid” to the cultural phenomenon “Barbenheimer”, there is no doubt...

LETTER: Loyola’s music ensemble access

Kate Duncan September 29, 2023

To the editor: Loyola’s School of Music & Theatre Professions boasts national recognition for its creative arts curricula, which is dedicated to an incredibly wide array of musical and theatrical...

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