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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Loyola Jesuits cheer on the New Orleans Saints

Andres Fuentes November 22, 2019

Sodexo cook Ray Davis fills the Jesuits' house with the smell of omelets and waffles. Most of the 15 head out of their white house just yards away from campus to preach at local parishes. But for Rev....

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You will survive: Five ways to avoid a stress spiral

Gabriella Killett November 21, 2019

1. Take a break. College is a lot. From writing papers to social anxiety-provoking meetings, from looking at your DCPL every other day to triple-checking which classes you need to take next, college...

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Top Apps for College Students

Alexis Caillet November 20, 2019
I may be the only one who has done this, but when I first started college, one of the first things I googled was: “Helpful apps for college students.” Anyone else? College can be very overwhelming and stressful at times. In the generation we are in today, technology and cell phones have advanced tremendously. On our cell phones, we have access to a plethora of apps that can be so beneficial when it comes to succeeding in college. So yes, I took full advantage of that Google search when I was a freshman, and here are some of my favorite “college student” apps!
Political Science Senior Rana Thabata gives a talk to the  Donnelley Center staff about the truth about Thankgiving during their meeting on Nov. 13, 2019. Thabata was reelected as Diversity and Inclusion officer this semester. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Donelley Center invites new Diversity Officer

Zia Sampson November 19, 2019

In an effort to foster an ever-growing discussion of diversity in the workplace, the Donnelley Center has announced a new Diversity and Inclusion officer position, which will begin in the spring semester. Political...

New Orleans Saints linebacker defends public attorneys

Andres Fuentes November 19, 2019

For people who fight for equity and justice, Orleans Parish public defenders have trouble finding such qualities when it comes to their appropriations battle. Chief District Defender Derwyn Bunton said...

Algiers Ferry closure impacts local businesses

Tess Rowland November 18, 2019

Phillip Kilbarger is the lead cook at Dry Dock Cafe, where he's been working with his sister for eight years. With the Algiers Ferry not in service, restaurants and businesses at Algiers Point have seen...

Student veteran

Student veterans camouflage with the Wolf Pack

Rae Walberg November 18, 2019

Veterans walk the same halls and take the same classes, but their previous careers remains unknown to most students. Mass communication junior Chris Gilyard believes students fail to acknowledge veterans...

Andrew Fava drives the ball into the paint against Southern University at New Orleans, Oct. 30, 2019. Photo credit: Courtesy of Kyle Encar

Basketball player feels at home on small campus

Rosha'E Gibson November 17, 2019

Loyola men’s basketball player Andrew Fava has lived in Baltimore, Gainesville and now New Orleans, but to him, Loyola feels like home. “The first thing I realized was that this is a school where...

The city was granted 25 acres of green space in Gentilly to create the Mirabeau Water Garden, which is set to open in the summer of 2020. The gardens were created to educate the public on water conservation and other eco-friendly practices. Courtesy city of New Orleans.

Loyola Academy to bring conservation knowledge to Mirabeau Gardens in Gentilly

Rae Walberg November 17, 2019

In the heart of Gentilly, 25 acres of Federal Emergency Management Agency-funded space was recently granted to build Mirabeau Water Gardens, a place where water conservation will be modeled on a larger-scale. For...

The single sign on log in screen.

Students face single sign on frustration

Emma Ruby November 17, 2019

Students looking to sign up for spring classes this week faced the notoriously slow LORA logins, but also complained about the addition of the single sign on login block. Emma Trunkle, psychology sophomore,...

John Bel Edwards re-election

New Orleans leaders embrace second Edwards term

Andres Fuentes November 17, 2019

After a campaign season of mud slinging and presidential visits, the dust finally settled and Louisiana decided on another four years of John Bel Edwards. The democratic incumbent won against his republican...

Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Opinion: New Orleans owes a lot to Anthony Davis

Sam Lucio November 16, 2019

In about 12 days, the day before Thanksgiving, the New Orleans Pelicans will be playing a game here in town in the Smoothie King Center. Normally, this would be like any other game in the 82 game-long...

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