Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

We thank the schools who took in Loyola students during Hurricane Katrina

Staff August 28, 2014

We would like to take a moment to commemorate the ninth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Katrina...

A Culture is Not a Costume

A Culture is Not a Costume

Staff August 28, 2014

The types of things that young people pick up as trends tend to be a reflection of their generational mindset. Considering the extent of our generation’s globalization, it should be no surprise that...

Freshman year will be an exciting challenge

Marley Duet August 28, 2014

Less than a year ago, I cringed at the thought of deciding on a college. How could I possibly decide what university best met my needs and expectations if I had only just begun to understand myself as...

We should protect the rights of people, not corporate persons

We should protect the rights of people, not corporate persons

Stephanie Benitez August 28, 2014

In the latest landmark ruling for reproductive rights, Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of major arts-and-crafts company Hobby Lobby after the company’s decision...

Howls and Growls: August 22

Staff August 22, 2014

HOWL to Starbucks opening in the Danna Center. GROWL to Starbucks opening in the Danna Center. HOWL to using financial aid to purchase textbooks. GROWL to police brutality here, there and...

Editorial: Being a true New Orleanian

Editorial: Being a true New Orleanian

August 22, 2014

W hen it comes to New Orleans, there is no shortage of people who share an intense devotion to the city. Whether or not they were born here seems almost secondary. Like others in the Loyola community,...

Column: A little less conversation…a lot more action, please

August 22, 2014

Loyola students: we are falling victims to a social epidemic. The effects of this epidemic are not as obvious as wearing Crocs or liking Justin Bieber, but they are just as ugly. Even though our...

Sammy Ybarzabal, psychology sophomore, poses with a quote meant to bring attention to the stigma of mental illness. Sammy holds down several part time jobs, is part of the Honors program at Loyola and is involved in an on-campus organization, all while living with Type II Bipolar disorder.

Column: Think outside the stigma of mental illness

SAMMY YBARZABAL May 2, 2014

I hold down three part-time jobs. I am taking 15 credit hours. I am a part of a major on-campus organization. I am a pupil of psychology and sociology in the University Honors Program. I have weekly meetings...

Aaren Gordon signs the editor-in-chief’s desk while surrounded by her staff. Signing the desk is one of many traditions for The Maroon’s editor-in-chief.

Column: Outgoing editor-in-chief reflects on measures of love and support

AAREN GORDON May 2, 2014

I cried five times this morning listening to "Seasons of Love" from "Rent." Okay, I cried listening to every song from "Rent" this morning. The lyric "measure in love" beautifully sums up the most valuable...

Editorial: The changing same

Editorial: The changing same

The Maroon May 2, 2014

We would like to begin this editorial by asking you to glance up from this page for just a few seconds. Look around. It's likely that you see nothing out of the ordinary, just the same faces you see at...

Editorial: One in five women in the U.S. are victims  of sexual assault or rape

Editorial: One in five women in the U.S. are victims of sexual assault or rape

The Maroon April 24, 2014

The room was tense as the The Maroon editorial board decided how to best report the sexual assault of a Tulane student, and the recent arrest of a Loyola student in connection to the case. Nearly an hour...

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