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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

On the Record: Abstract ideas versus concrete experience on marriage

On the Record: Abstract ideas versus concrete experience on marriage

Edward Vacek, S.J., [email protected] November 13, 2015

Recently, Pope Francis concluded a two-year synod, a gathering of bishops, on the topic of contemporary family life. The stand-your-ground conservatives contended with the charge-ahead liberals. Those...

Letter to the Editor: Guns on campus is a great idea

Walter Block, [email protected] November 13, 2015

Editor: I thank J. Christopher Brown for his Letter to the Editor in the Maroon of October 30, 2015, entitled “Guns on campus is a terrible idea.” This was in response to an On the Record opinion...

Editorial: Unable to connect to the Internet

Editorial: Unable to connect to the Internet

Gage Counts, [email protected] November 6, 2015

Loyola offers its students many services: the University Counseling Center, Student Health Services, the bookstore and the Student Success Center. These services are useful and important, but there is...

In My Opinion: Language classes necessary for Loyola

In My Opinion: Language classes necessary for Loyola

Recently, my first year Arabic language class was informed that Loyola is on track to eliminate Arabic and all other language instruction (except for Spanish and French) from the curriculum next year....

Letter to the Editor: Guns on campus is a terrible idea

Editor: Regarding the recent On the Record column “Guns on campus prevent shootings,” I think having students and faculty bring guns on campus is a terrible idea. I have been a responsible gun...

In My Opinion: Rules on smoking exist for a reason; follow them

In My Opinion: Rules on smoking exist for a reason; follow them

Emily Branan, [email protected] November 6, 2015

Loyola instituted a campus-wide smoking ban on Aug. 1, but yet there are still people who smoke as they walk to class or have a cigarette break next to the library. It bothers me to see such a blatant...

Editorial: SGA, elections are not optional

Editorial: SGA, elections are not optional

Gage Counts, [email protected] October 30, 2015

Loyola’s Student Government Association, which acts as the representative voice of the student body, has broken its election procedures for freshman senators by choosing not to hold fall elections for...

On the Record: Guns on campus prevent shootings

On the Record: Guns on campus prevent shootings

Walter Block, [email protected] October 23, 2015

I write in the aftermath of the horrific tragedy which occurred at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. There, some dozen or so innocent people were put to death by a mass murderer. Sadly, this...

WolfMail needs more than just a face-lift

Brian-Michel LaRue, [email protected] October 23, 2015

Notwithstanding a few issues, I’m a very happy and content student at Loyola. As a native French Canadian, I wish it could be colder outside, but I’ll take what I can get this time of year. What...

Editorial: Caught in the crossfire

Gage Counts, [email protected] October 23, 2015
Loyola faculty will soon get the chance to vote on whether they have confidence in the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J. in his position as President of Loyola University New Orleans. The outcome could affect how the university is run. This demands the attention of the student body.

Letter to the Editor: Loyola is Catholic in many ways

Ken Weber, [email protected] October 22, 2015

What does it mean to “be Catholic?” St. Ignatius of Loyola — one of history’s great Catholics — doesn’t mention “being Catholic” anywhere in his Spiritual Exercises. These exercises form...

Editorial: LUPD: Unsung protectors

Gage Counts, [email protected] October 21, 2015

The Loyola University Police Department is one of the most under-appreciated services that the university provides. There is a significant number of students on campus who repeat the line, “LUPD isn’t...

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