Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Wind and rain take over Loyola’s campus Nov. 7, 2016, similar to the recent tornado weather on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Many students took shelter in the basement of Monroe Hall and the Danna Center.

Classes moved online due to weather

Kloe Witt, Managing Editor for Digital April 9, 2024

Classes on Wednesday, April 8 are moved to online due to weather. According to an email by Loyola’s Chief of Police Todd Warren, there is severe weather that could result in flooding and tornadoes. Warren...

Freshman Rebecca Doherty (right) views the solar eclipse in the Palm Court on April 8, 2024.

Campus unites for solar eclipse

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print April 8, 2024

Students and professors flocked to the Palm Court to view the partial solar eclipse this afternoon. Although the sky was cloudy with light rain, viewers witnessed the crescent of sunlight during intervals...

Sustainability efforts are present across Loyolas campus

Sustainability efforts are present across Loyola’s campus

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief April 5, 2024

From a partnership with Keep Louisiana Beautiful to weekly farmer’s markets, Loyola continually makes efforts to make our campus a more environmentally-conscious community. Recycling Efforts &...

Natural light shines in through Buddig Hall dorm window

Four ways to be eco-friendly in your dorm

Laci Barrow, Photo Editor April 5, 2024

If there’s one thing living at college teaches you, it’s that you have to adjust your ways of living. Your sleep schedule might change, your study habits, and especially sustainable practices in your...

Loyola aims to properly recycle electronic waste

Loyola aims to properly recycle electronic waste

Christopher Nesbit, Webmaster April 5, 2024

To reduce electronic waste, Loyola has partnered with the Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to e-waste recycling. This collaboration offers the responsible...

The students of Green Roofs are COOL alongside Director of Environmental Law Marianne Cufone; Back row from left to right: Leila Avery, Michael RIchard, Leonard Khan; Front row from left to right: Erin Gillen, Abby Tamburello, Marianne Cufone, Nikandra Morales, Anna Upman

Students win big with “Green Roofs are COOL”

Dajah Saul, The Wolf Editor April 5, 2024

Director of Environmental Law Marianne Cufone, alongside a team of dedicated Loyola students, collaborated on a new environmental initiative titled “Green Roofs are COOL,” which won $10,000 for a promotional...

Loyola could become Louisianas next arboretum

Loyola could become Louisiana’s next arboretum

Violet Bucaro, Assistant News Editor April 5, 2024

Seeds have been planted for Loyola’s campus to reach arboretum status for over 25 years; it’s up to administration to water them. Arboretums are a collection of woody plants, generally trees, that...

A graphic explaining the logistics of district heating and cooling, which is a sustainable system implemented at Loyola.

Loyola puts sustainability first with district heating, cooling

Frankie Esteves, Associate Producer April 5, 2024

Although students were greeted with a maze of construction at the return of the spring semester, many were unaware that the tangle of pipes blocking their way would some day keep them cool as they slept. The...

(L-R): Brenna Landis, Taylor McGown, Ingrid Osmundson, Sabrina Sawyer, and Jessica Munson. Not pictured: Abby Wallace and Tyler Sanchez

Courtesy of Jessica Munson

Students innovate and create with the earth in mind

Rodrigo Delgado Jr., Assistant Photo Editor April 5, 2024

Loyola University New Orleans is an environment that is home to many students that actively strive to make a change. Whether this change be personally or professionally, these students go above and beyond...

Man dumping beads into an ArcGNO bin.

Nine eco-friendly organizations in the Big Easy

Gabbee Bonura, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

Glass Half Full, Keep Louisiana Beautiful, ArcGNO, The Grounds Krewe, Realcycle, NolaCans4Food, Vintage Green Review, ricRACK, and SOUL Nola are nine non-profit organizations in New Orleans that work towards...

Plants hang in Monroes rooftop greenhouse on April 22, 2022. The environment program hosted events to celebrate Earth Week.

Azby Greenhouse turns 10

Dajah Saul, The Wolf Editor April 5, 2024

Make way, Loyola — an anniversary is in the works! Loyola’s Azby Greenhouse, located on the roof of Monroe Hall, is celebrating 10 years since its opening later this year. The Azby Greenhouse has...

Professor and costume designer Kacie Thomassie instructs student about fabric scraps.

Sewing Sustainability: Costume Shop promotes sustainable fashion culture

Isabella Castillo, Sports Editor April 5, 2024

While sewing, cutting, and constructing the theater department’s custom wardrobe, the crew behind the Loyola Costume Shop also works to cultivate a conscious fashion culture within Loyola. Working...

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