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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Firefighters prepare to enter a house in the 2100 block of Calhoun Street on Monday evening.

Flames erupt at house on Calhoun Street

Nick Reimann November 29, 2016

No one was harmed as a two-alarm fire engulfed a house in the 2100 block of Calhoun Street on Monday evening. Neighbors reported seeing a large fire erupting from the house’s attic before being quickly...

A streetcar pulls into the Conti St. stop on North Rampart Street. The Rampart-St. Claude streetcar began service on Sunday, Oct. 2. Photo credit: Caleb Beck

Businesses, residents react to new streetcar line

November 22, 2016

Following a 70 year absence, the Regional Transit Authority St. Claude/N. Rampart streetcar line has returned. After 18 months of construction, the $41.7 million streetcar expansion, leading from Canal...

Clown craze ends, fear remains

Colleen Dulle November 20, 2016

The “creepy clown” attacks that garnered global attention this summer and built momentum into October have effectively ended. According to Google news trends, searches for “clown sighting”...

Oil crash, Katrina to blame for a stagnant skyline, expert says

Taylor Ford November 18, 2016

The modern skylines dominating cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are not something you will find in New Orleans. That’s because New Orleans never saw a boom of high-rise buildings...

Pelicans squeak by Celtics to claim second victory of season

Ryan Micklin November 16, 2016

15.6 seconds separated the New Orleans Pelicans from starting the season with a 1-10 record, to their first home win of the season after a 106-105 victory over the Boston Celtics on Nov. 14. Anthony Davis...

Trump elected as president

Haley Pegg November 16, 2016

After one of the most controversial campaigns in United States history, businessman Donald Trump became the 45th president-elect after defeating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday, Nov....

Will Parks (34) returns a blocked extra point for two points late in the 4th quarter. This play proved to be the game-winning play as the Broncos defeated the Saints 25-23.

Saints lose at home to the Broncos in drama-filled finish

Ryan Micklin November 14, 2016

Despite a season-high four turnovers, the Saints went toe to toe with the mighty (7-3) Broncos but came up just short in perhaps one of the wildest finishes of the 2016-2017 season. Down 23-17 late in...

Protests erupt after Donald Trump elected president

Protests erupt after Donald Trump elected president

Starlight Williams November 11, 2016

After the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president, protests have broken out all over the country. Since Wednesday, protesters in New Orleans have gathered in front of Lee Circle with signs showing...

A participant in todays Loyola community meeting discussion prepares to write her reaction to the buzz words written on six posters in the Audubon Room. The Department of Student Involvement intended for the posters to be thought provoking prior to an open discussion of feelings following Tuesdays presidential election results. Photo credit: India Yarborough

Students, faculty react to election results in community meeting

India Yarborough November 10, 2016

In wake of last Tuesday's presidential election, a group of students, faculty and staff shared their reactions, fears, privileges and appreciation for the Loyola community Thursday, Nov. 10 in a meeting...

Donald Trump delivers his speech. Trump, the leader in the 2106 Republican presidential race, held a rally at the Lakefront Airport on Friday, March 4, 2016.

Why is Louisiana red?

Nick Reimann November 9, 2016
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A Loyola student holds her absentee ballot envelope. Several students from Miami have not received their absentee ballots Nov. 7, the day before voting ends. Photo credit: Alliciyia George

Miami natives at Loyola unable to vote

Colleen Dulle November 7, 2016

Several Loyola students from Miami have found themselves unable to vote absentee in this year's election, despite having registered and requested ballots on time.Out of seven Miami natives The Maroon interviewed,...

J.P. Holyoak, chair of the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, speaks at a news conference as he is joined by a host of doctors and nurses gather at the Arizona capitol to endorse Prop 205, the legalization of recreational marijuana, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Majority of Americans may soon be living with legal marijuana

Jc Canicosa November 7, 2016

In some states in 2016, voters will decide on more than just emails and building walls. Voters in five states—Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada—will decide whether to legalize...

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