NEW ORLEANS, La. (KTVE/KARD) - Loyola University’s Student Government Association voted to deny official recognition to a proposed chapter of Turning Point USA on campus, a decision that has drawn national media attention and criticism from Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry.

Several students at Loyola petitioned the Student Government Association to officially recognize a chapter of Turning Point USA on campus. The students said Loyola needs a group focused on biblical and conservative values.

“As students who are conservative here on campus, we feel like we are a minority voice,” said Viviana Capasso, president of Turning Point USA at Loyola.

Capasso said since student government denied their organization, national media and the governor are weighing in. The group said differing opinions spar

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