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More than a year after the terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, New Orleans is preparing a permanent memorial for the victims with the help of survivors and victims’ family members. The attack occurred in the early morning hours on New Year’s Day of 2025. 14 people were killed and over 50 were injured when an... The post New Orleans plans permanent memorial f
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Louisiana lawmakers are pushing a bill that would protect the free speech of college and university professors by financially penalizing universities for suppressing or retaliating against the speech of its faculty. House Bill 1008 was sponsored by Louisiana Representative Chuck Owen in an effort to increase academic free speech without fear of university in
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For Tenosh Landry, winning once was proof she belonged. Winning again proved something deeper that she could trust herself, her training, and the process it takes to stay on top. The biology pre-health sophomore has quickly established herself as one of the standout competitors in her program, turning hard work and resilience into back-to-back success... The
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With summer break around the corner, students are experiencing the dreaded ‘hurry up and wait’ period as some internships are doing final rounds of selection. The waiting leaves on-campus students in challenging positions, as they navigate planning for summer as the May 8 deadline to be out of the dorms approaches. Additionally, others are left... The post C
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Loyola University New Orleans is expanding opportunities for transfer students through a new partnership with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The agreement, formalized April 27, is designed to create clearer academic pathways for students across the Gulf South, particularly those looking to complete bachelor’s degrees after community college. Loyol
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With the 2025-2026 school year coming to an end, professors are reflecting on the changes they’ve witnessed within their classes, departments, and schoolwide. Veronica Del Bianco, professor and instructor for the Environment Program, taught multiple classes this year, including one of her favorites, Foundations of Environmental Studies. “There were days when
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Loyola Universities Center for International Education hosted their annual international soiree on April 29.
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Graduation is approaching for Loyola’s Class of 2026, calling for seniors to reflect on their postgraduate plans. These plans may involve attending graduate school, searching for internships and jobs, moving out-of-state, or even taking a gap period. A Psychology and English double major, Jane Andrews, also known as Cicada, is pursuing a career in clinical..
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Last year after moving out of my dorm, effectively graduating from the Biever Hall Blues, I was confronted with a strange emotion: imposter syndrome. I wrote a whole essay on the phenomenon of coming back home for the summer with no prospects; on being surrounded by peers who comparatively are doing much better than I... The post Stella and the city: Priorit
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Lorde delivered a passionate, energetic performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on the Gentilly Stage during the event’s first weekend. She blended elements of her past and more recent albums in a concise 75-minute set. In her third studio album, “Solar Power,” Lorde sang about her love for the earth, the sun,... The post Lorde brought au
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Check out Capstone’s last newscast of the spring 2026 semester.
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Since Donald Trump took office for his second presidential term in January 2025, anti-immigration legislation and violent Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity has taken over the United States. This has created a difficult environment for International students throughout the country. According to Inside Higher Ed, “…The administration has led a massi
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Check out Loyola’s senior capstone broadcast, as they give us the latest news on what’s happening on campus and fun events happening around the city.
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Pack News had the opportunity to go live from the French Quarter Festival.
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Whether through participating in high school musicals or singing at local open mic-nights, music has always been a part of Jude Landsberger’s life. Yet becoming a professional singer seemed no more than a pipedream for the 23-year-old waitress from rural Youngstown, Ohio. That is, until three years ago, when she came into the nationally...
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Between class schedules, deadlines, and activities, the majority of college students find themselves always doing something. For Heidi Herrera, a Digital Communications major and Marketing minor, she’s able to manage a tight schedule while also being behind the lens running her own photography business. As the founder of filmbyherrera, Herrera has turn
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“I wish I were more successful,” Julio Avael IV, a Junior college student juggling an on-campus job, a music industry career, and running his own growing podcast, along with playing in a band, says. That is not what you expected to hear from a 21-year-old putting a lot on his plate, but for Avael, it...
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“It’s not just a team for sports. It’s a team at school as well and in life,” Thandie Sampson, a player on the women’s tennis team at Loyola, said about her experience on the team. Women’s tennis at Loyola University New Orleans is shaping players into strong, well-rounded students, players, and individuals. The team...
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