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Letter to the Editor: Guns on campus is still a bad idea, training aside

J. Christopher Brown, [email protected] November 23, 2015

Editor: I am responding to Dr. Walter Block’s letter of 13 November 2015,  “Guns on Campus is a Great Idea,” not to taunt him, but to challenge his arguments, which are supported by many people,...

In My Opinion: The climate is changing, and NOLA gets the worst of it

In My Opinion: The climate is changing, and NOLA gets the worst of it

Ben Shea, [email protected] November 23, 2015

What would Carl Jung have said about climate change? Jung’s fascination with UFOs may point us in the direction of what his perspective might have been on the topic. The Swiss father of analytical...

On the Record: To Paris, with love: we are Parisians too

On the Record: To Paris, with love: we are Parisians too

Brad Petifils, [email protected] November 20, 2015

By now, I imagine that most of you know of the terror attacks in Paris last week. I was in my office when I first read the New York Times headline. Immediately, I sent a text message to my Parisian cousin,...

Editorial: Its on us to make a safe campus

Editorial: It’s on us to make a safe campus

Gage Counts, [email protected] November 13, 2015
"The crime of rape just does not fit the capabilities of such boards. They offer the worst of both worlds: they lack protections for the accused while often tormenting victims."
On the Record: Abstract ideas versus concrete experience on marriage

On the Record: Abstract ideas versus concrete experience on marriage

Edward Vacek, S.J., [email protected] November 13, 2015

Recently, Pope Francis concluded a two-year synod, a gathering of bishops, on the topic of contemporary family life. The stand-your-ground conservatives contended with the charge-ahead liberals. Those...

Letter to the Editor: Guns on campus is a great idea

Walter Block, [email protected] November 13, 2015

Editor: I thank J. Christopher Brown for his Letter to the Editor in the Maroon of October 30, 2015, entitled “Guns on campus is a terrible idea.” This was in response to an On the Record opinion...

Editorial: Unable to connect to the Internet

Editorial: Unable to connect to the Internet

Gage Counts, [email protected] November 6, 2015

Loyola offers its students many services: the University Counseling Center, Student Health Services, the bookstore and the Student Success Center. These services are useful and important, but there is...

In My Opinion: Language classes necessary for Loyola

In My Opinion: Language classes necessary for Loyola

Recently, my first year Arabic language class was informed that Loyola is on track to eliminate Arabic and all other language instruction (except for Spanish and French) from the curriculum next year....

Letter to the Editor: Guns on campus is a terrible idea

Editor: Regarding the recent On the Record column “Guns on campus prevent shootings,” I think having students and faculty bring guns on campus is a terrible idea. I have been a responsible gun...

In My Opinion: Rules on smoking exist for a reason; follow them

In My Opinion: Rules on smoking exist for a reason; follow them

Emily Branan, [email protected] November 6, 2015

Loyola instituted a campus-wide smoking ban on Aug. 1, but yet there are still people who smoke as they walk to class or have a cigarette break next to the library. It bothers me to see such a blatant...

Editorial: SGA, elections are not optional

Editorial: SGA, elections are not optional

Gage Counts, [email protected] October 30, 2015

Loyola’s Student Government Association, which acts as the representative voice of the student body, has broken its election procedures for freshman senators by choosing not to hold fall elections for...

On the Record: Guns on campus prevent shootings

On the Record: Guns on campus prevent shootings

Walter Block, [email protected] October 23, 2015

I write in the aftermath of the horrific tragedy which occurred at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. There, some dozen or so innocent people were put to death by a mass murderer. Sadly, this...

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