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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

In My Opinion: Loyola lacks a thriving Catholic life

In My Opinion: Loyola lacks a thriving Catholic life

Maureen Kelly, [email protected] October 21, 2015

It has been proposed to discontinue the Catholic Studies minor, and reduce funding for the Religious Studies major. Considering their centrality to the mission of having a Jesuit education, it seems unreasonable...

In My Opinion: Fight cancer with facial hair

In My Opinion: Fight cancer with facial hair

Mike Moen, [email protected] October 21, 2015

You may know the feeling. You work hard for something and then all of a sudden it’s gone. You see everything you worked for falling to the ground before your eyes. That’s the feeling I got on December...

In My Opinion: Cuba should be your next foreign visit

Alliciyia George, [email protected] September 29, 2015

Previous United States policies' that restricted American travel to Cuba have contributed to the isolation of Cubans from their families in the states. The U.S. government has made great strides recently...

Editorial: Pope Francis is our favorite Pope

Editorial: Pope Francis is our favorite Pope

Gage Counts September 29, 2015

Since Pope Francis is visiting the U.S. for the first time, it’s appropriate to reflect on the impact that he has had on the Catholic Church and our culture. The Church has the image of being an institution...

Letter to the Editor: Don’t encourage student loans

Pierce Presley, [email protected] September 25, 2015

Editor: It's been a long time since I've seen Michael Giusti so completely miss the point. The concerns raised by Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others have raised about the loan program and...

In My Opinion: Loyola services are good, but need work

Nicholas Ducote September 25, 2015
A student considers how Loyola services can be improved.
Editorial: TEMS flatlines, what now?

Editorial: TEMS flatlines, what now?

Gage Counts, [email protected] September 18, 2015

Of all the services provided to Loyola students, Tulane Emergency Medical Services is one of the most beloved. The green lettering on the side of each ambulance has become emblazoned in our minds. TEMS...

On the Record: Dont pick on the poor student loan

On the Record: Don’t pick on the poor student loan

Michael Giusti September 18, 2015
Student loans have gotten a bad rap of late, but maybe we should wait to rush to judgement against them.
Editorial: Have a little faith in the future

Editorial: Have a little faith in the future

Gage Counts, [email protected] September 11, 2015

While many colleges across the nation are facing problems with enrollment, funding, and other areas of administrative concern, Loyola finds itself in a unique position. The past few years have been...

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In My Opinion: Satire aids critical thinking

Zach Brien, [email protected] September 10, 2015
A student shows how important comedians like Jon Stewart have been to developing critical thought in America.
In My Opinion: Remove the stigma from mental illness

In My Opinion: Remove the stigma from mental illness

Mary Graci, [email protected] September 10, 2015
A student shows that mental illness has been stigmatized to where people have been discouraged from seeking treatment.
Editorial: Attention media: stop sensationalizing facts

Editorial: Attention media: stop sensationalizing facts

Gage Counts September 7, 2015

Every journalist struggles with the question of how to balance reporting the news and causing potential harm. This is an understandable dilemma, but the news media has disregarded the ethic of causing...

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