Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

University President Tania Tetlow speaks at a podium.

Tetlow speaks on finances, diversity and the human resources process

Rae Walberg October 1, 2020

Since the beginning of the school year, University President Tania Tetlow said the university has focused on anti-racism practices as well as combatting the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to...

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Tetlow explains lack of COVID-19 testing, data tracking

Rae Walberg October 1, 2020

With more than a month into the school year, University President Tania Tetlow said the university has been able to operate safely and efficiently thus far despite the lack of mandatory testing which has...

Wolf Pack volleyball player Dallis Brown poses with her mask on. Loyolas volleyball team had their season postponed to spring amid the COVID-19 pandemic. courtesy of Kyle Encar

Wolf Pack volleyball to start conference play in the spring

Jillian Oddo September 29, 2020

Loyola's women's volleyball team has season been delayed to spring 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. College coaches work to build winning teams by emphasizing consistency and routine, but for the...

Sophomore Saskia Walker from Rome, Italy stands in her hometown. Walker is one of many international students at Loyola in a tough spot due to COVID-19. Courtesy of Saskia Walker

International students have conflicting feelings as they return to campus

Sofia Mongillo September 28, 2020

Amidst the chaos and tragedy that has swept the nation as a result of COVID-19, international students have been caught in the crossfire of the virus.At Loyola, where more than 100 students are from 40...

Fire breaks out at Hard Rock Hotel collapse site

Jaime Jimenez September 28, 2020

A one-alarm fire broke out at the site of the Hard Rock Hotel collapse this morning, spreading smoke throughout downtown New Orleans. “Demolition contractors were in the process of cutting steel girders...

A small group of friends gathers on a blanket in the grass at The Fly on Sept. 4. A sign nearby aims to discourage park visitors from congregating in large groups. Photo credit: Shadera Moore

Park visitors enjoy The Fly amid COVID-19

Shadera Moore September 26, 2020

Whether they've arrived there by way of a half-hour stroll down Broadway Street and a short levee hike, or by a five minute drive dipping onto Magazine Street, The Fly at Audubon Park is an Uptown New...

Screenshot from the Loyola chapter of Pi Kappa Phis Instagram. The chapter announced a recent bias incident investigated by the University in an Instagram statement posted on Sept. 24, 2020.

Pi Kappa Phi addresses allegation of racial slur used by fraternity associate

Emma Ruby September 24, 2020

The Loyola chapter of Pi Kappa Phi addressed a recent bias incident investigated by the University in an Instagram statement posted Thursday night. The incident took place when a white man affiliated...

Editorial: Anti-racism doesnt end here

Editorial: Anti-racism doesn’t end here

Daniel Schwalm September 24, 2020

The events of this past summer have given new life to the Black Lives Matter movement. Countless Americans have stepped up and joined the fight against racism by protesting in the streets, supporting community...

Senior music major Albert Bustillo sits with his tuba during a brass quintet rehearsal. Small ensembles, like his brass quintet, have replaced the orchestras and bands this semester as a result of COVID-19 related restrictions.

Loyola’s ensembles play on while the world is on pause

Erin Haynes September 24, 2020

Even when the world is on pause, Loyola School of Music instrumental students continue to play in smaller ensembles to build instrumental skill, learn to perform with other people and have communal jam...

Junior Mary Larson sits at the Monroe Library check-in desk as a student worker in the work study program. The Monroe Library will reopen to the public today, March 7. Photo credit: Michael Bauer

Work study faces change during COVID-19

Valerie Cronenbold September 24, 2020

Due to campus life changing to being mostly online, new students haven't had the same availability to job opportunities in Loyola's work study program as those in previous years. According to Rachel...

Loyola plans to open campus up to normal operations after Hurricane Sally shifted East. The latest predictions said it is no longer impacting the New Orleans area, according to a university email. Photo credit: National Hurricane Center

Campus operations return to normal Wednesday as Hurricane Sally shifted East

Rae Walberg September 15, 2020

Loyola plans to resume some campus operations later Tuesday and all normal operations Wednesday as Hurricane Sally has shifted East. The storm is expected to make little impact to the New Orleans area,...

New Orleanians stock up ahead of Hurricane Sally

Jaime Jimenez September 14, 2020

The neutral ground and gas stations flooded with cars as New Orleans residents spent Sept. 14 stocking up on gas, groceries and supplies ahead of Hurricane Sally. The storm gained strength and formed...

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