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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Cristian Orellana

Cristian Orellana, Life & Times Editor

Cristian Orellana is a mass communication senior and English minor currently serving as Life and Times Editor. He is a photographer, writer, and poet based in New Orleans. He has previously worked as the Photo Editor, Senior Staff Photographer, and Webmaster. His writing and photos have been published at The Maroon and on Terrain.org. He is currently working on a short story collection and photo book.

All content by Spring 2020 Life & Times Editor
Students move into Buddig hall during move in on Thursday Aug. 15, 2019. A donation box will be made available at the end of the year for students to donate unwanted items during move-out.

[Photo] Loyola offers delayed move-in dates for students

Rae Walberg
August 13, 2020
Prospective students talk to Loyola staff members during Admitted Students Day back in March 2020. Due to COVID-19, admissions has had to transition from in-person tours to online marketing techniques in order to recruit graduating high school seniors. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Admissions at Loyola, Tulane adjust processes due to COVID-19

Emma Ruby
April 21, 2020
Palm Court sits outside the Music/Communications Complex below a cloudy sky in late March 2020. The School of Mass Communication and design has received criticism for hailing a diverse student body but not a diverse faculty.

[Photo] Students still at Loyola quarantine in home away from home

Rae Walberg
April 11, 2020
Students pose during the last Loyola theater performance of the spring semester on March 11, 2020. They performed "Cabaret" one last time on the day Loyola University announced it would be going fully online due to COVID-19. Photo by Cristian Orellana.

[Photo] Theater students turn final “Cabaret” rehearsal into public performance

Shadera Moore and Daniel Schwalm
March 13, 2020
Holy Name of Jesus stands against the cloudy sky March 11, 2020 after the announcement that classes were going online.

[Photo] What does going online-only mean for Loyola? President Tetlow answers your questions

Rose Wagner
March 11, 2020
Groups of students wait for the Sea Store on March 11, 2020 after classes were moved online.

[Photo] Students rush to spend Wolf Bucks amid class cancellations

Gabriela Carballo
March 11, 2020
Freedom Richardson and Zontre City react to the announcement of winning the roles of SGA President and Vice President on Mar. 3.

[Photo] Richardson and City announced as new SGA President and Vice President

Cody Downey
March 11, 2020
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[Photo] Who are the candidates? A look at who is running for SGA president and VP

Rose Wagner and Erin Snodgrass
March 3, 2020
Elena Izquierdo poses in front of Loyola. She hopes to release at least three new songs before the end of the semester.

Elena Izquierdo looks to the future of her musical career

Cristian Orellana
February 28, 2020
A student adjusts the volume dial on a mixer. The music industry college offers a mix of music and business classes for its students.

[Photo] Music industry students learn the business of making beats

Erin Haynes, Assistant Life and Times Section Editor
February 5, 2020
Andi Robinson pictured jumping while dancing.

[Photo] Undercover artist: Life as a student dancer

Erin Haynes, Assistant Editor of Life & Times
January 27, 2020
Different varieties of king cake sit in a line at King Cake Hub. This was just a small selection available.

King Cake Hub brings king cake fans together

Cristian Orellana
January 22, 2020
Event goers walk through the Artist Alley at Wizard Word Comic Con on Jan. 4, 2020. The event lasted for three days and featured live music, performances, artists, guest celebrities and more.

Event goers play games such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Kingdom Hearts and others on Jan. 4, 2020. The event lasted for three days and featured live music, performances, artists and guest celebrities.

Lily Maddox (left) and Lily Barber (right) cosplay as Alice and the Mad Hatter respectively on Jan. 4, 2020. The event lasted for three days and featured live music, performances, artists, guest celebrities and more.

Rebecca Perslgo poses as Raven from Teen Titans on Jan. 4, 2020. Perslgo was one of many attendants on the second day of Wizard World Comic Con.

Kayoki cosplays as Mercy from Overwatch, holding her pistol on Jan. 4, 2020. Plenty of cosplayers flooded Wizard World Comic Con.

A Izuku Midoriya cosplayer poses in a fighting stance on Jan. 4, 2020, the second day of Wizard World Comic Con. Many cosplayers came to the event.

Nicholas Lambert, Robert Maloz, and Robert Traytor pose for a group photo as Deadpool, Batman, and the Joker at Wizard World Comic Con on Jan. 4, 2020. The convention attracts many different cosplayers.

Cosplayer Morgan Duhon poses as Wonder Woman on Jan. 4, 2020 at Wizard World Comic Con. Duhon hand made her costume and based it on the poster for the upcoming Wonder Woman movie.

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[Photo] Loyola taken off financial probation

Erin Snodgrass
December 10, 2019
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[Photo] New Orleanians reimagine 1811 slave revolt

Breanna Henry and Andres Fuentes
November 14, 2019
Students listen at the Fight for Immigrants' Rights session hosted by the Loyola College Democrats. The session had both local and national organizations in attendance. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Organizations call for unity against ICE

Cristian Orellana
November 8, 2019
A crowd of strikers gathers in Jackson Square on Sept. 27. The crowd later marched thoughout the city chanting, "No more gas, no more oil, keep the carbon in the soil!" along with other chants.

Young citizens speak out at Global Climate Strike

Cristian Orellana
October 7, 2019
The Labyrinth on Sept. 11, 2019. They offer affordable food, and a substance-free and inclusive venue for students.

[Photo] NOLA Wesley offers inclusive venue for students

Khushi Wahi
September 13, 2019
Juniors Grace Hawkins and Allie Waguespack watch cable on a laptop in their dorm room on Sept. 11, 2019.

[Photo] Res Life pulls dorm cable boxes

Georgett Hernandez
September 13, 2019
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[Photo] Second off-campus sexual assault reported

Erin Snodgrass
September 5, 2019
Erin, editor-in-chief of the maroon

The rally band plays in front a crowd of followers. People left money for Eugene Grant in buckets on the ground.

[Photo] Local musicians second-line for Eugene Grant

Andres Fuentes
July 23, 2019
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[Photo] Pastorek ‘cautiously optimistic’ about probation status

Erin Snodgrass
April 1, 2019
Sunglasses, bracelets, and other accessories were all for sale at Designing Diversity's Diversity Fest, which included a thift store.

[Photo] Tulane vs. Loyola battle of fashion trends

Tess Rowland
March 12, 2019
Three Loyola students pet one of the dogs from Zeus's Rescues.The Bateman team hopes that the Dogs for Diversity event will help draw people to their future events.

Dogs bring out diversity on campus

Cristian Orellana
February 23, 2019
Students walk in front of Marquette Hall. Loyola is partnering with Ochsner to create an undergraduate nursing program.

Loyola conducts space audit

Cristian Orellana
February 15, 2019
Members of Loyola’s recently rebranded student organization Students for Sustainability gathers behind Starbucks in the Danna Center on Jan. 31 to discuss recycling, the environment and how to make Loyola a greener campus. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Environmental club blossoms at first meeting of the year

Cristian Orellana
February 8, 2019
Havoc the Wolf has served as Loyola’s mascot since 2006 after a re-branding by the Loyola New Orleans Athletic department. Havoc is present at games held on campus as well as university events. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Havoc gets hype for conference mascot challenge

Rhon Ridgeway
February 6, 2019
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[Photo] Reviews: It’s not hard to see why ‘Bird Box’ became popular

Cody Downey
January 26, 2019
64 students lose university-sponsored medical coverage

64 students lose university-sponsored medical coverage

Cristian Orellana
January 24, 2019
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[Photo] Gov. John Bel Edwards plans to increase minimum wage

Tyler Wann
January 19, 2019
Pharmacist Donna L. administers a flu shot Jan. 18, 2018, at a Walgreens in New Orleans. Doctors and pharmacists can give the flu shot. Photo credit: Sofia Samayoa

Students lose university-sponsored medical coverage

Cristian Orellana
January 15, 2019
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[Photo] BREAKING: Loyola put under financial probation for fiscal year 2019

Emma Ruby
December 11, 2018
The quidditch team practices in the 2018 spring semester. The team finished winless that semester in 16 games, but have gotten off to a 4-6 start this season. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Quidditch team rebounds from winless season

Jaime Jimenez
December 4, 2018
The Saenger Theatre in 2018. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Gallery: NOLA 300: a look back at the Crescent City in the early 1900s

Sam Lucio
December 4, 2018
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[Photo] Remembering Audubon Park’s World’s Fair past

Cody Downey
December 3, 2018
Students came together to celebrate President Tania Tetlow's inauguration at Tetlow Fest. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Gallery: Wolf Pack celebrates inauguration week with Tetlow Fest

Andres Fuentes
November 16, 2018
President Tania Tetlow is blessed by her uncle, the Rev. Joseph Tetlow, at the Missioning Mass on Nov. 15 2018. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Gallery: President celebrates Missioning Mass

Andres Fuentes
November 16, 2018
Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Oct. 24, 1997: Broken elevators raise tempers rather than people

November 16, 2018
The Jesus statue in the Horseshoe stands alone on rainy Nov. 7, 2018. Windmann and Jesuit High settled on a $450,000 payment in retribution for the abuses he endured.

[Photo] Jesuit High comes to term with past history of sexual abuse

Charlie Seiter
November 13, 2018
Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Tania Tetlow will be inaugurated as Loyola’s first lay president

Rose Wagner
November 12, 2018
Environmental studies sophomore Walter Ramsey (left) and pyschology sophomore Hayden Ricca (right) run in the peace quad. Ricca and Ramsey both qualified for the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics Cross Country National Championships. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Friendship between two Loyola runners goes beyond the race-trail

Rosha'E Gibson
November 12, 2018
Laura encourages people to reach out for help, especially when in college. She explains the benefits of doing research on illnesses. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Opinion: The hardships of having an invisible illness can be frustrating

Laura Coatney
November 11, 2018
A crucifix hangs on a classroom wall in a room in the Communication/Music Complex. Two priests with ties to Loyola University New Orleans were named in a list of clergymen that have a history of accusations of sexual abuse of minor. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Tim Blake Nelson (middle), the actor who plays Don Quixote in The True Don Quixote, hoists a sword used as a prop in the film given to him by the director Chris Poché. The True Don Quixote premiered at the 2018 New Orleans Film Festival. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] The New Orleans Film Festival proves that anyone can be Don Quixote

Rose Wagner
November 5, 2018
The Loyola's volleyball team huddles together at a home game. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Column: Being a small program makes us great

Andres Fuentes
November 4, 2018
Sophie explores the perimiter of the Palm Court. She prefers people to let her walk on her own. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Opinion: Understanding disabled bodies is easier than you think

Sophie Trist
November 4, 2018
Students gather in front of Marquette Hall for Take Back the Night on October 24. Students and community members gather to advocate for sexual assault victims. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Editorial: You don’t have to march alone

October 26, 2018
A catch basin on St. Charles Ave. near campus sits next to still water. Mayor Cantrell looks to New Orleans communities to help clean the catch basins. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Mayor’s office launches new plan to fix city infrastructure

John Casey
October 26, 2018
Students show their support through shirts, signs and candles. Community members came to listen to President Tetlow and Stephanie Boyd, the keynote speaker. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Reclaiming bodies, reclaiming the night at Take Back the Night

Olivia Ledet
October 25, 2018
General Studies freshman Jordan Bernard lines up a serve. Bernard is third on the team in kills. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Freshman Jordan Bernard takes on out-sized role

Rosha'E Gibson
October 22, 2018
Cheryl Conway, executive assistant to the dean of the College of Music and Fine Arts, sits in her office on the first floor of the Communications and Music Complex. Conway was named Staff of the Month for October, the first university employee to receive the award after the Staff Senate started the program this year. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Cheryl Conway wins first Staff of the Month Award

Riley Katz
October 20, 2018
Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Berendzen announces registration changes at Honors Town Hall

Andres Fuentes and India Yarborough
October 18, 2018
Students at St. Mary’s Dominican High School during a volleyball game against Archbishop Chapelle High School. Game proceeds supported the Tulane Cancer Center Patient Relief Fund which provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients and their families. CRISTIAN ORRELLANA/The Maroon. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] High school rivalries in the Big Easy are a unique tradition

India Yarborough
October 18, 2018
Volleyball Game

[Photo] Loyola volleyball beats Middle Georgia State

Andrew Lang
October 15, 2018
Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Fall trends you should know about

Tess Rowland
October 4, 2018
Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] TapRide mobile transportation app expands services

Andrew Callaghan
October 1, 2018
Sammis Reyes joined Loyola for the season. Reyes, a transfer from Tulane, previously played for the Chilean national team.

[Photo] Wolf Pack adds veteran presence to team with Reyes

Rosha'e Gibson
September 25, 2018
The Rev. Francis Huete, S.J., administers finals vows to The Rev. Gregory Waldrop, S.J., during the Mass of The Holy Spirit on Sept. 6, 2018. Final vows allow for a Jesuit to officially enter the Society of Jesus. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Waldrop takes final vows at Mass of the Holy Spirit

Andres Fuentes
September 24, 2018
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