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Maroon Minute: Issue Two
January 23, 2026
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About the Contributors
Dessadra Tezeno, Lead Anchor
Dessadra Tezeno serves as the Lead Anchor for The Maroon. She is a junior majoring in Broadcast Journalism with double minors in Biological Sciences and Marketing. In addition to anchoring, she co-hosts the Weekly Howl series. With a strong passion for journalism, Dessadra continues to build her career in broadcast through anchoring, reporting, assisting with breaking news coverage, and collaborating with industry professionals. Beyond the newsroom, she serves as the Founding Student Chapter President of Women in Media, leading the first student chapter in Louisiana and in the nation. She is also the creator of HERLINE, a lifestyle and fashion digital magazine, and the owner of her photography and videography business, Capturedbydessadra. Dessadra can be reached at [email protected]
Imad Siddiqui, Op/Ed Editor
Imad Siddiqui currently serves as The Maroons Opinion and Editorial Editor. She is a sophomore Philosophy and Political Science major on the Pre-Law track. Imad is actively involved in many other clubs like the Ethics bowl team and Pre-Law Society. In her free time, she enjoys walking in Audubon Park and hanging out with her friends. Imad can be reached at [email protected].