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Swimmer and global award-winning graphic designer, Ella Balhoff is ready to graduate and continue to centralize people i...
05/09/2024

Swimmer and global award-winning graphic designer, Ella Balhoff is ready to graduate and continue to centralize people in her work. Lafayette native, Balhoff said that vibrant colors and the Cajun community she grew up surrounded by inspired her time at Loyola, as an athlete, friend, and now app designer.

Her swim and Acadian community in Lafayette have impacted the way she navigates life. Balhoff said she has always kept community collaboration in mind. This semester, she finished her app, Buoy’s, design, an app that reflects her swim community. According to Balhoff, her high school swim club aided in multiple flood clean-ups, as other members of the community also did their part to help.

✏️ By Isabella Castillo

Swimmer and global award-winning graphic designer, Ella Balhoff is ready to graduate and continue to centralize people in her work. Lafayette native, Balhoff said that vibrant colors and the Cajun community she grew up surrounded by inspired her time at Loyola, as an athlete, friend, and now app des...

Criminology junior Brooke Ball has been going to the Student Health Center since her freshman year at Loyola. In fall of...
05/08/2024

Criminology junior Brooke Ball has been going to the Student Health Center since her freshman year at Loyola. In fall of 2021, Ball went to the center for treatment for an ear infection where she was prescribed medication to pick up at CVS pharmacy.

More recently, in October of 2023, Ball went to the center with another ear infection, expecting the same treatment. While she received the same prescription, she was billed $140 for the center’s services – something that didn’t occur during her visit for the same reason over a year earlier.

“I wasn’t told I was going to be charged, and I was under the impression I wouldn’t, which is why I went there,” she said.

✏️ By Maleigh Crespo

Criminology junior Brooke Ball has been going to the Student Health Center since her freshman year at Loyola. In fall of 2021, Ball went to the center for treatment for an ear infection where she was prescribed medication to pick up at CVS pharmacy. More recently, in October of 2023, Ball went to th...

Six weeks following her initial arrest, community member and chief organizer of New Orleans for Community Oversight of P...
05/06/2024

Six weeks following her initial arrest, community member and chief organizer of New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police, Toni Jones, had her day in court on April 23.

Jones was detained on March 16 at a protest that occurred during the New Orleans Book Festival, which was held on Tulane’s Campus. At this protest, Tulane’s Students for a Democratic Society alongside New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police organized a demonstration to protest Tulane faculty member Walter Isaacson and Tulane’s support of Israel.

At this rally, Jones served as chief organizer, tasked to be a guide wearing a yellow vest and ensuring that protesters were obeying the rules and laws. Shortly after the protest began, Jones was arrested by a Tulane police officer.

A month and a half later, Jones appeared in court for discovery.

✏️ By Eloise Pickering

Six weeks following her initial arrest, community member and chief organizer of New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police, Toni Jones, had her day in court on April 23. Jones was detained on March 16 at a protest that occurred during the New Orleans Book Festival, which was held on Tulane’s Ca...

When I applied to be editor-in-chief of The Maroon, I wrote in my application that until I walk across the stage at grad...
05/06/2024

When I applied to be editor-in-chief of The Maroon, I wrote in my application that until I walk across the stage at graduation, my Wednesday nights are reserved for producing the newspaper.

But as I enter my final year of college and leave this role behind, I’m realizing that my Wednesday nights – and my life – will no longer be occupied by The Maroon.

I’ve had a lump in my throat since the moment I realized this.

✏️ By Maleigh Crespo

When I applied to be editor-in-chief of The Maroon, I wrote in my application that until I walk across the stage at graduation, my Wednesday nights are reserved for producing the newspaper. But as I enter my final year of college and leave this role behind, I’m realizing that my Wednesday nights ....

The death penalty should be abolished. Now, this isn’t exactly the hottest take anyone could make, especially on our cam...
05/05/2024

The death penalty should be abolished. Now, this isn’t exactly the hottest take anyone could make, especially on our campus. However, I have noticed over the years that many people who I think hold this same mindset to me like to follow up the first statement with “but…” or “except for….”

People will add qualifiers to it along the lines of, “but should be kept in case of extreme circumstances” or “except for those who commit extremely heinous crimes.” I know this is somewhat of a strawman, but I have heard or seen enough people make arguments along these lines that I think it’s okay to generalize. And I am sure you have too.

The death penalty should be abolished. Full stop. No “ifs,” “ands,” or “buts” about it.

✏️ By Jacob L’Hommedieu

The death penalty should be abolished. Now, this isn’t exactly the hottest take anyone could make, especially on our campus. However, I have noticed over the years that many people who I think hold this same mindset to me like to follow up the first statement with “but…” or “except for…....

After months of teasing twos, Taylor Swift released a secret double at 2 a.m. on April 19, 2024, following the debut of ...
05/05/2024

After months of teasing twos, Taylor Swift released a secret double at 2 a.m. on April 19, 2024, following the debut of her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”

“The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology” consists of 15 additional tracks – along with the original 16 tracks of the first album.

Swift’s strategic “double” album has sparked conversation amongst fans and critics alike with fans wondering if we should consider these albums her 11th and 12th albums and critics suggesting that Swift has sunk into overabundance, inciting “Taylor Swift fatigue,” as reported by the New York Times.

✏️ By Maleigh Crespo

After months of teasing twos, Taylor Swift released a secret double at 2 a.m. on April 19, 2024, following the debut of her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology” consists of 15 additional tracks – along with the original 16 track...

The first track of Jade Robbins’ album, “Heart Tower,” begins with her voice, acapella, saying, “I could do it.” The ope...
05/04/2024

The first track of Jade Robbins’ album, “Heart Tower,” begins with her voice, acapella, saying, “I could do it.” The opening track delves into finding the strength through the people you love to keep going.

Popular and commercial music senior Jade Robbins is an independent musician and artist from Durango, Colorado. According to Robbins, growing up in a small mountain town where she was immersed in nature has influenced her music.

✏️ By Emma Santangelo

The first track of Jade Robbins’ album, “Heart Tower,” begins with her voice, acapella, saying, “I could do it.” The opening track delves into finding the strength through the people you love to keep going. Popular and commercial music senior Jade Robbins is an independent musician and art...

Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 psychological thriller novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley”, has once again been adapted for moder...
05/04/2024

Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 psychological thriller novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley”, has once again been adapted for modern audiences. This time, however, the titular Mr. Ripley has found a home in the new Netflix limited series, “Ripley,” directed by Steven Zaillian, which succeeds in capturing the discomforting, suspenseful, and ominous tone of the novel while perhaps alienating viewers with the show’s dissonant tone and directorial choices.

✏️ By Chris Maldonado

Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 psychological thriller novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley”, has once again been adapted for modern audiences. This time, however, the titular Mr. Ripley has found a home in the new Netflix limited series, “Ripley,” directed by Steven Zaillian, which succeeds in captu...

Of the three cities psychology junior Zoe Marceaux has lived in, New Orleans has always felt unsafe, she said.Marceaux i...
05/03/2024

Of the three cities psychology junior Zoe Marceaux has lived in, New Orleans has always felt unsafe, she said.

Marceaux isn't the only one who feels unsafe. In 2022, 53% of people in the U.S. believed there was more local crime in their community and reported feeling unsafe, according to a 2022 Gallup poll.

According to Jeff Asher, a data analyst consultant based in New Orleans, crime is down all across the nation.

✏️ By Maria DiFelice

Of the three cities psychology junior Zoe Marceaux has lived in, New Orleans has always felt unsafe, she said. Marceaux isn’t the only one who feels unsafe. In 2022, 53% of people in the U.S. believed there was more local crime in their community and reported feeling unsafe, according to a 2022 Ga...

Throughout this year, students have faced a variety of obstacles with Student Health Services and the University Counsel...
05/02/2024

Throughout this year, students have faced a variety of obstacles with Student Health Services and the University Counseling Center.

Many often talk about the wait time to be seen by a student health professional, with it taking up their entire day, or the long wait time after scheduling appointments with the counseling center.

According to Amie Cardinal, registered nurse and clinical operations supervisor, for Student Health Services, students do not schedule an appointment in advance; instead, they conduct walk-in appointments.

✏️ By Pharrell Every

Throughout this year, students have faced a variety of obstacles with Student Health Services and the University Counseling Center. Many often talk about the wait time to be seen by a student health professional, with it taking up their entire day, or the long wait time after scheduling appointments...

What’s the problem with using artificial intelligence?The line between utilizing resources and ethical misconduct become...
05/02/2024

What’s the problem with using artificial intelligence?

The line between utilizing resources and ethical misconduct becomes blurred.

As students, educators, and scholars, we must define our relationship with AI tools, particularly in academic settings. It’s time to address AI integration into our academic lives and establish clear guidelines for its ethical use.

✏️ By Lizzy Hadley

What’s the problem with using artificial intelligence? The line between utilizing resources and ethical misconduct becomes blurred. As students, educators, and scholars, we must define our relationship with AI tools, particularly in academic settings. It’s time to address AI integration into our...

Loyola has appointed Anthony E. Jones as the new Vice President of Enrollment Management after a lengthy and nationwide ...
05/01/2024

Loyola has appointed Anthony E. Jones as the new Vice President of Enrollment Management after a lengthy and nationwide search for candidates.

“The search process was extremely thorough and confidential,” Assistant Provost Liz Rainey said. “As a member of the president’s cabinet, the VP of enrollment management directly reports to the president and is a critical contributor to the overall leadership of Loyola.”

Rainey also said she looks forward to collaborating with the new vice president in order to attract and enroll students who are successful at Loyola.

✏️ By Matthew Richards

Loyola has appointed Anthony E. Jones as the new Vice President of Enrollment Management after a lengthy and nationwide search for candidates. “The search process was extremely thorough and confidential,” Assistant Provost Liz Rainey said. “As a member of the president’s cabinet, the VP of e...

Some Loyola students are switching from va**ng to smoking ci******es. The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and To***co Contro...
04/30/2024

Some Loyola students are switching from va**ng to smoking ci******es. The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and To***co Control banned six major v**e brands in March 2024. Design junior Daniel Garces speculates this may have influenced a shift in student habits.

“Compared to my other semesters here, I have seen way less v**es on students,” Garces said. “Seeing a cigarette used to be rare, but now it’s just a common sight.”

✏️ By Sophia Maxim

Some Loyola students are switching from va**ng to smoking ci******es. The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and To***co Control banned six major v**e brands in March 2024. Design junior Daniel Garces speculates this may have influenced a shift in student habits. “Compared to my other semesters here, I h...

As the end of the spring 2024 semester approaches, the new chapel is preparing to open its doors. Scheduled to finish co...
04/30/2024

As the end of the spring 2024 semester approaches, the new chapel is preparing to open its doors. Scheduled to finish construction in May, the new chapel represents the culmination of planning and efforts by the university.

Carol Markowitz, chief operating officer, said that while construction is on track for completion in May, the arrival of the furniture has been delayed until July.

Despite this setback, the finishing touches are being applied to the chapel’s infrastructure, and it remains slated to be completely ready by the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

✏️ By Frankie Esteves

As the end of the spring 2024 semester approaches, the new chapel is preparing to open its doors. Scheduled to finish construction in May, the new chapel represents the culmination of planning and efforts by the university. Carol Markowitz, chief operating officer, said that while construction is on...

Music industry seniors Jade Robbins, Noa Jamir, Riley Miniex, and Joseph Belcher have evolved into artists who trust, co...
04/29/2024

Music industry seniors Jade Robbins, Noa Jamir, Riley Miniex, and Joseph Belcher have evolved into artists who trust, collaborate, and look up to each other.

Closing their college tenure, the musicians have learned how to be their true inner selves. Together they have created intimate music to inspire and ignite that in others too.

✏️ By Violet Bucaro

Music industry seniors Jade Robbins, Noa Jamir, Riley Miniex, and Joseph Belcher have evolved into artists who trust, collaborate, and look up to each other. Closing their college tenure, the musicians have learned how to be their true inner selves. Together they have created intimate music to inspi...

Psychology junior Zoe Marceaux thought her day was going to be good as she walked to her class. This was not the case. A...
04/29/2024

Psychology junior Zoe Marceaux thought her day was going to be good as she walked to her class. This was not the case. As she walked to Monroe Hall, she said the construction workers at the site of the new chapel catcalled her, making her feel “uneasy.”

As she walked by the chapel construction, one of the workers said, “Goddamn.”

Marceaux said this was not a one-time offense, and she became fed up with the workers’ remarks.

✏️ By Maria DiFelice

Psychology junior Zoe Marceaux thought her day was going to be good as she walked to her class. This was not the case. As she walked to Monroe Hall, she said the construction workers at the site of the new chapel catcalled her, making her feel “uneasy.” As she walked by the chapel construction, ...

Known as “Blue Byrd,” fine arts junior Blue Carrier has always had a knack for creating art and is currently taking the ...
04/26/2024

Known as “Blue Byrd,” fine arts junior Blue Carrier has always had a knack for creating art and is currently taking the world of tattooing by storm.

✏️ By Rodrigo Delgado Jr.

Known as “Blue Byrd,” fine arts junior Blue Carrier has always had a knack for creating art and is currently taking the world of tattooing by storm. Since they were young, Carrier has been drawing the things they love. Their love for art evolved over the years and as their passion for art grew, ...

If you are an avid user of Instagram or Facebook, you may have noticed a substantial decrease in a specific type of cont...
04/26/2024

If you are an avid user of Instagram or Facebook, you may have noticed a substantial decrease in a specific type of content in your social media feeds these past few weeks.

A new policy has been put in place across all Meta social media websites that adds a setting to reduce the amount of political content users may see, according to Meta Platforms.

✏️ By Jacob L'Hommedieu

If you are an avid user of Instagram or Facebook, you may have noticed a substantial decrease in a specific type of content in your social media feeds these past few weeks. A new policy has been put in place across all Meta social media websites that adds a setting to reduce the amount of...

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