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Lone house survives Hurricane Ike. This house was rebuilt to withstand a Cat. 5
hurricane after it was destroyed previously by Hurricane Rita in 2005. Increasing hurricane winds cause scientists to propose adding another category to classifying hurricanes. Courtesy of NOAA

Scientists propose adding Category 6 to the hurricane scale

Gabbee Bonura, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Climate change and its effects have continued to worsen over the years, including the intensity of natural disasters. Hurricanes have become so intense that experts are proposing adding another category...

Door to the Womens Resource Center. Loyolas Womens Resource Center is hosting a series of events throughout March to celebrate Womens History Month.

WRC hosts events for Women’s History Month

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor March 7, 2024

Loyola’s Women’s Resource Center is hosting a series of on campus events in celebration of Women’s History Month. 3/8 Empower Her: Lift as We Climb 3:30 - 6 p.m. – Nunemaker Auditorium,...

Ignacio Volunteers cleaning trash in New Mexico during their transformative immersion experience volunteer trip. December, 2023. Courtesy of Loyolas JSRI

Loyola’s Ignacio Volunteers: Growing through community service

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor March 1, 2024

Numbers, when in relation to social issues, remove a sense of human connection in reforming policy and evoking change. Loyola University’s Community Action Program and Loyola’s Jesuit Social Research...

Ana Margarita Vijil, Nicaraguan activist, speaks to Loyola students regarding the political crisis in Nicaragua.

Nicaraguan crisis: Activists discuss at Loyola

Sophia Maxim, Managing Editor for Print March 1, 2024

Read part one and part two of this story for context on the Nicaraguan human rights crisis. Editor’s Note: Quotes from Téllez were translated by Pablo Zavala, event host and Spanish and Latin American...

Palestinians line up for a free meal in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
International aid agencies say Gaza is suffering from shortages of food and other basic supplies as a result of the war between Israel and Hamas. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Tensions high as US vetoes Palestinian-Israeli resolution draft

Micaela Hood, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

As the death toll in Gaza surpasses 29,000, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, the United States has drafted a resolution in support of a temporary cease-fire that would call for an immediate release...

The Capitol is seen as Congress resumes following a long break and the midterm elections, in Washington, early Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. Lawmakers are pushing a TikTok ban that is showing much controversy.

Presidential Polling Update

Chiara Faircloth, Assistant Worldview Editor February 29, 2024

Polling numbers for the presidential primaries of five states have been gathered and recorded by the Associated Press. The numbers are as follows: President Joe Biden (D) - 206 Donald Trump (R)...

This May 16, 2015 photo shows oil drillings offshore of a service pier in the Santa Barbara Channel off the coast of Southern California near Carpinteria. The surface temperature of the North Atlantic Ocean are climbing at unprecedented rates. (AP Photo/John Antczak)

Ocean heat provides glimpse of warming world

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor February 29, 2024

Off the charts heat in the North Atlantic ocean and record-smashing Antarctic sea ice lows last year are far more severe than what Earth’s supposed to get with current warming levels. They are more like...

Persistent water supply issues continue to affect students

Persistent water supply issues continue to affect students

Ava Acharya, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

Areas of Uptown have been plagued by a number of water supply issues, including boil water advisories and service shutoffs. And, these shutoffs come without prior warning or timeline for when service...

Ice coats vehicle in Bismarck, N.D., on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023.

Cold weather has gripping effects on the country

Ecoi Lewis, Senior Staff Writer February 23, 2024

After dealing with record-breaking hot temperatures last year, 2024 is starting off weird, weather wise. The temperature started to drop in December, and it has been going up and down. The entire world...

Ukrainian soldiers prepare a self-propelled artillery vehicle Gvozdika to fire towards the Russian positions on the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Tensions between the countries continue to rise. Roman Chop/ AP News

Ukraine-Russia conflict worsens as election draws near

Chris Maldonado, Assistant Op/Ed Editor February 23, 2024

As Russia comes closer to its presidential election in March, Ukrainian efforts to stave off Russian aggression continue. The international consensus regarding the election is that incumbent Russian...

Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry speaks to supporters during a watch party at Broussard Ballroom, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Broussard, La. Landry begins his first term with redrawing districts and discussing immigration. (Brad Kemp/The Advocate via AP)

Landry settles in to first term as governor

Guelan Zaour, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

When Jeff Landry was elected governor of Louisiana with 52% of the votes, Republicans flipped the governorship, succeeding term-limited John Bel Edwards.The GOP also expanded its majority in both chambers...

Police truck drives through crowd of parade-goers on Feb. 16, 2023.

Students voice concerns over Mardi Gras safety protocols

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor February 23, 2024

As Mardi Gras season came and went, LUPD braced for crime on campus, but none came, according to Loyola University Police Department Lieutenant Patrick Martin. With an uptick in population in and around...

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