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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
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
Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Commuter life gets a fresh coat of paint

Gracie Wise
September 22, 2018
The organization of Young Americans for Liberty had a free speech ball in the Peace Quad. Marcus Maldonado, Tulane student, wanted to promote free speech. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] SGA town hall brings attention to student issues

Madison Mcloughlin
September 20, 2018
Loyola students try to avoid a sudden rain shower on Aug. 30, 2018. Loyola is currently changing its policy for hurricane preparedness to require campus evacuations during Category Two hurricanes.

[Photo] Loyola lowers hurricane evacuation threshold

Henry Bean
September 11, 2018
Charlie Seiter, fourth from the right, poses alongside fellow members of the Catholic Mens Fellowship. Seiter is also involved in the Christian Life Communities, a student organization on Loyola that meets to discuss faith and life issues.

[Photo] Seiter shows devotion on and off the field

Cody Downey
September 1, 2018
Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Opinion: I am a frustrated junior at Loyola

Lily Cummings
September 2, 2018
Julia Gollobit, food studies junior, pushes food studies books of a desk in Monroe Library. After its first year in existence, the food studies program was suspended for the 2018-2019 school year and its future remains uncertain. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Loyola shelves food studies program

Madison Mcloughlin
August 30, 2018
A student holds the POM at Peace of Mind Company’s table in the Danna Center during Wolf Pack Welcome. The POM is a key fob security device designed to put students in touch with emergency responders. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] The POM aims to enhance student safety

Rose Wagner
August 23, 2018
Loyolas hurricane statue sits outside Marquette Hall. The start of a new school year means that both Loyola and the city of New Orleans must prepare for hurricane season. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Loyola and New Orleans prepare for peak hurricane season

Nicholas Toledo
August 21, 2018
A collection of Apple products rests on a desk. Alvarado argues that Apple needs to manufacture more durable products and accessories. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Opinion: Apple should make more durable products

Vanessa Alvarado
April 29, 2018
Students and faculty actively engage in the town hall discussion about the current state of Loyola on April 18, 2018 in Miller 114. Students received reassuring answers to their questions from Paul Pastorek, acting chief operating officer. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Student voices echo in town hall

Rose Wagner
April 19, 2018
Blue Bikes sit outside the Contemporary Arts Center on Camp Street on April 11th. CHRISTEN ORELLANA/The Maroon. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Blue Bikes benefit riders around New Orleans

Sidney Holmes
April 13, 2018
Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Loyola awarded Coca-Cola Public Space Recycling Grant

Jc Canicosa
April 14, 2018
The sign for the future site of Tom Benson Jesuit Center stands between Monroe Hall and the sculpture garden. CHRISTIAN ORELLANA/The Maroon. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Benson’s death leaves a hole at Loyola and in the city

A. Sofia Samayoa
April 6, 2018
A student throws away a non-recyclable Smoothie King cup in the Communications and Music Complex. Garretty is frustrated with the lack of eco-friendly options at Loyolas Smoothie King. Cristian Orellana // The Maroon Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Opinion: It’s not easy being green at Loyola

Katelyn Fecteau
April 8, 2018
Dhalia Martinez, biology sophomore, takes a shot at a water polo goal during practice on April 4, 2018. Martinez and Aubrey Palhegyi, buisness management senior, both took the reigns of the club sport when their coach could no longer attend practice. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Water polo student-athletes become student-coaches

Andrew Lang
April 5, 2018
Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] SGA candidates debate in Monroe Hall

Tyler Wann
March 18, 2018
Loyola students walk out of Bobet Hall on March 7, 2018. The University Counseling Center is working to correct some myths about mental health at Loyola to show its commitment to all students. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] University Counseling Center looks to dispel myths surrounding counseling

Jc Canicosa
March 10, 2018
Business junior Philip Nijoka and finance junior Mark Nijoka are leaders on the Loyola golf team. The twin duo look to build off of their historic success and pave the way for future Loyola golfers. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Twin brothers help Loyola golf team to best season yet

Brian Wollitz and Seán Brennan
March 2, 2018
Biever Hall stands tall on a muggy morning on Feb. 6, 2018. As the first home of many freshmen on campus, it develops its own unique culture. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Upperclassmen reflect back on their time living in Biever as future freshmen classes continue to grow

Seán Brennan
February 9, 2018
A Loyola student grips onto $7.25, the Louisiana minimum wage. It is the same as the federal governments mandated nationwide minimum wage created in 2009. Photo Illustration

[Photo] Opinion: Minimum wage does not reduce crime

February 3, 2018
Leah Banks, mass communication junior, broke 10 records in both outdoor and indoor track and field during the 2017 season. Banks said she wants to be the demonstrative piece for what hard work and determination can give athletes. CRISTIAN ORELLANA/ The Maroon. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Leah Banks sprints past the competition

Will Ingram
January 26, 2018
A Loyola New Orleans club sports van sits in a parking lot on campus Jan. 11, 2017. Loyola New Orleans club sports teams cant leave the City limits to compete because one of the two vans available for transport is overdue for maintenance and can leave them stranded. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

[Photo] Loyola club sports struggle to receive transportation funding

Will Ingram
January 26, 2018
Members of the Wolf Pack Golf Team play a practice match Jan. 24, 2017, at Audubon Park. Photo credit: Osama Ayyad

Golf team following through on goals

Cristian Orellana
November 2, 2017
Volleyball team finds its groove after slow start

Volleyball team finds its groove after slow start

Cristian Orellana
October 18, 2017
Volleyball players Natavia Mitchell, Kaitlynn Mitchell, and wait to counter a shot. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Loyola volleyball team falls to Mobile

Cristian Orellana
October 15, 2017
Members of the Wolf Pack Golf Team play a practice match Jan. 24, 2017, at Audubon Park, for practice. Drew Goff, team head coach, said he had a talented team to work with, and he looks forward to helping them fulfilling their potential. Photo credit: Osama Ayyad

Golf team aiming high in new season

Cristian Orellana
September 6, 2017
Team captain Alex Pucciarelli runs drills with her team during practice. The team looks to reshape their identity as new members join the fantasy-inspired club sport. Photo credit: Jules Santos

Quidditch team rebuilds for the year

Cristian Orellana
August 30, 2017
Photo credit: Courtesy of loyolawolfpack.com

Volleyball team prepares for new season under new coach

Cristian Orellana
August 16, 2017
Lauren Stroh Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Fulbright honors five Loyola students

Cristian Orellana
May 10, 2017

Passover Seder brings together believers and non-believers

Cristian Orellana
April 22, 2017
Campus climate assessment aims to improve campus for students

Campus climate assessment aims to improve campus for students

Cristian Orellana
March 27, 2017
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