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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

IN this Oct. 24, 2018, photo, Florida gubernatorial candidates, Republican Ron DeSantis, left, and Democrat Andrew Gillum fist bump after a debate at Broward College in Davie, Fla. The final stretch of the midterm campaign is increasingly dominated by debate over one of the most sensitive issues in American political culture: Race. In Florida, accusations of racism are playing a central role in the hotly-contested campaign for governor. DeSantis chafed at questions about his ties to supporters who have made inflammatory comments. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, Pool)

Last stretch on midterm election pressures Democrats

Tess Rowland November 3, 2018

Democrats are feeling the pressure to make up lost ground as the midterm election season reaches the final stretch.These seats are not only crucial for state level policy matters, but their outcome could...

The 2018 Fall staff of The Maroon sits at the anchor desk with their 2018 Pinnacle award for Best College Media Outlet.

The Maroon wins top prize in the country

Andres Fuentes November 3, 2018

An already crammed trophy case received another addition as The Maroon brought home the College Media Association's No. 1 Best College Media Outlet of the Year award on Oct. 27. The Pinnacle award was...

Former Loyola president and professor named in clergy sex abuse list

Former Loyola president and professor named in clergy sex abuse list

Rose Wagner November 2, 2018

Two priests who previously worked for Loyola were among the 57 clergy members who the Archdiocese of New Orleans identified as being taken out of ministry due to accusations of sexual abuse of minors. The...

Statue of Jesus stands in front of Marquette Hall on St. Charles Ave. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Archdiocese of New Orleans releases clergy report regarding sex abuse

Andres Fuentes November 2, 2018

On Nov. 2 2018, Archbishop Gregory Aymond released a pastoral letter regarding clergy sex abuse within the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Along with the letter, Aymond released a list of "the names of Archdiocesan...

Loyola and French students join together in the Audubon Room to talk about the interaction of different cultures.  The Leadership Dialouge for Peace Forum was brought to Loyola for the 300-year anniversary of New Orleans. Photo credit: Andres Fuentes

A dialogue for peace brings Loyola and international students together

Andres Fuentes November 2, 2018

New Orleans and France once again embraced one another as students from Loyola and France joined together to talk about how the two cultures interact during a Leadership Dialogue for Peace Forum that lasted...

Loyola goes for a block. The Wolf Pack finished with eight blocks in the game. Photo credit: Andrew Lang

Loyola clashes with Tulane at the Battle of Freret

Andrew Lang November 2, 2018

The Loyola women’s basketball team fell in this portion of the Battle of Freret Street losing 48-89 to Tulane University. International business and finance junior Kaila Anthony led the way for...

Its flu-shot season again. (Richard B. Levine/Levine Roberts/Newscom/Zuma Press/TNS)

Editorial: Pregame the flu season

November 2, 2018

It’s that time of year again. The flu is back, and several cases have already broken out on campus. There are many steps one could take to prevent the spread of the disease. You could wash your hands,...

Investigation sheds light on possible Entergy dishonesty

Investigation sheds light on possible Entergy dishonesty

Madison Mcloughlin November 1, 2018

A New Orleans-area law firm has issued a report in which it claims to have evidence that Entergy cheated when it was trying to convince lawmakers to approve a new powerplant. The 63-page report, released...

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie, A88, (center) sits with Moon Landrieu (left), former mayor of New Orleans, and Dean of the College of Law Madeleine Landrieu (right). Wilkie returned to his alma mater to discuss with student-veterans and alumni. Photo credit: Andres Fuentes

VA Secretary returns to his alma mater to reach out to student veterans

Andres Fuentes November 1, 2018

  Instead of all the pomp and circumstance that comes with a homecoming, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie humbly came back to his alma mater to hear the issues and worries of veterans. On...

The Tulane University sign off of St. Charles Ave. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Tulane receives complaint alleging its Newcomb College Institute discriminates against men

India Yarborough November 1, 2018

Tulane University recently received notice that a complaint has been filed against the school's Newcomb College Institute alleging the institute discriminates against men. That's according to an email...

Map of the spookiest places on campus. Photo credit: Ariel Landry

Column: Howlin’ haunted places to avoid on campus

Catie Sanders October 30, 2018

1. 8th Floor of BuddigAs an incoming freshman I did a quick Google search of Buddig Hall hoping I could find pictures of the layout or color of the walls. Instead, I found an previous Maroon article by...

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2018 file photo, then Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Just 1 in 4 people think Brett Kavanaugh was completely honest during his pivotal testimony last month to the Senate Judiciary Committee. That’s according to a poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.   (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File, Pool)

Sexual assault takes center stage on Supreme Court

Tyler Wann October 30, 2018

For many viewers, watching the hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is about deciding who takes the seat as the next Supreme Court Justice. But for survivors of sexual assault, the national...

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