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The Maroon
Maleigh Crespo

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print

Maleigh Crespo serves as the Maroon's Managing Editor for Print. Maleigh previously served as the Maroon's Op/Ed editor, Equity and Inclusion officer, and Design Chief. She is a junior English major and Journalism minor. When she’s not writing, she can be found blasting Taylor Swift, online shopping, or feeding the squirrels in Audubon. She can be reached at [email protected].

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Loyola, stop and smell the squirrels

Loyola, stop and smell the squirrels

Maleigh Crespo and Natalia Silva
December 1, 2023
Philosophy professor Dr. Jonathan Peterson shares his vision for Loyola’s future on Jan. 10, 2020. Peterson reflected on his journey to his position as the new University Honors Program director.

Director of honors program to depart in December

Maleigh Crespo, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2023
Loyola, Tulane students partake in nationwide pro-Palestine protest on Nov. 9, 2023.

Loyola, Tulane participate in nationwide protest in support of Palestine

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
November 9, 2023
Chappell Roan and guitarist Eliza Petrosyan perform at the Joy Theater on Oct. 28, 2023. Roan is on her second sold-out tour for her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.

“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” review: Chappell Roan is the next queer pop princess

September 28, 2023
Courtesy of Taylor Swift

“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” review: Taylor Swift’s 1989 vault tracks might be her best ones yet

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
November 2, 2023
Loyola alumna and NOLA Craft Culture event coordinator Valerie Meyer holds up aglittered pumpkin at the Glitter Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 21, 2023.

NOLA Craft Culture cultivates community amongst artists

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
October 26, 2023
Corinne Bailey Rae performing on stage at the Orpheum Theatre on Sept. 26, 2023. Rae is on tour for her album, Black Rainbows.

“Black Rainbows” review: Corinne Bailey Rae reclaims her artistry in transcendent new album

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
October 10, 2023
OPINION: The Maroon made me who I am

OPINION: The Maroon made me who I am

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
October 5, 2023
Loyolas Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter president Carson Cruse leading students in protest of Florida Bill 999 outside of the Danna Center. Floridas 999 bill limits diversity, equity, and inclusion education in higher education.

[Photo] Loyola students protest outside Danna Center

March 28, 2023
Students can once again feel safe drinking from the water fountains.

Boil water advisory no longer affecting Loyola

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
September 29, 2023
Boil water advisory affects Loyola community

Boil water advisory affects Loyola community

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
September 28, 2023
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[Photo] Loyola SDS continues protests for ‘Tampa 5’

September 28, 2023
Stage lineup sign at Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sept. 16, 2023. This was the second-annual celebration.

French Market hosts second-annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
September 22, 2023
Courtesy of IMDb

“The Little Mermaid” review: Black princesses deserve better

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
September 14, 2023
The Vigil Project performing songs from their album, Honest, on Sept. 8, 2023. Loyola was the last stop on the groups tour.

The Vigil Project’s “Honest” tour comes to Loyola

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
September 14, 2023
Mural of Connie Jones outside of renovated band hall, made possible by Jones endowment. A concert honoring his memory will be held in Nunemaker Auditorium on Sept. 19, 2023.

[Photo] Connie Jones traditional jazz concert next week

September 14, 2023
This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Loyola will no longer require proof of vaccination to attend university events or use university facilities.

COVID-19 cases on the rise

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
August 24, 2023
Interim Provost and Senior Vice President of Strategy the Rev. Justin Daffron, S.J., speaks about diversity rates in the class of 2027 at the freshman convocation. Diversity, equity, and inclusion has been tested with the Supreme Courts affirmative action ruling.

[Photo] University responds to affirmative action ruling

August 24, 2023
Cars line up around campus, waiting for parking spaces on the first day of fall semester. Parking Services will send out an email regarding parking passes soon.

Students struggle to find parking on first day back to campus

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
August 21, 2023
Maroon podcast wins prestigious Murrow award

Maroon podcast wins prestigious Murrow award

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
August 18, 2023
Data compiled from Loyola University website.

Students frustrated with lack of support in minority interdisciplinary minors

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
August 17, 2023
Loyola artist Electra Pelias talks with patrons at art pop-up on Aug. 16, 2023. Pelias often donates 20% of proceeds to local nonprofits.

Loyola artist creates sustainable art for community

Maleigh Crespo, Managing Editor for Print
August 17, 2023
Drag queen Debbie with a D performs at Loyolas first drag show on May 5, 2023. The event was hosted by student government association.

SGA hosts drag show on campus

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
May 10, 2023
Students partake in a game of spike-ball on May 4, 2023. The event took place in the residential quad.

[Photo] Campus Recreation hosts field day event

May 9, 2023
people stand in the Loyola art gallery admiring the art

Untitled collective showcases artists on campus

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
May 8, 2023
Photo of list of offices in Mercy Hall crossed out. Mercy Hall will soon be gone to construct a new dorm hall.

Mercy Hall renovation calls for relocations

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
May 6, 2023
One of the new Go X scooters being displayed at Crawfish in the Quad on April 24, 2023. These scooters will be available in the fall.

Electric scooters are coming to campus

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
May 3, 2023
Courtesy of Pitchfork

REVIEW: Miley Cyrus’ latest album will make you hope summer vacation never ends

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
May 2, 2023
Camilla Johnson and Crow Carson, students of professor Scott Heath speak at a protest on April 26, 2023. Students are advocating for the rehire of Heath.

Students protest to reinstate only Black English professor

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
April 27, 2023
divided picture of Carbonaris Maroon staff photo (left) and her current modeling photo (right)

From mass comm to model: Loyola alumna inspires women as plus-size model

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
April 23, 2023
Loyola reminds students of the Earth Week celebration by hanging a banner between two light poles on campus promoting sustainability and environmentalism . The banner serves as a reminder to prioritize the health of our planet and take action towards a greener future.

Loyola honors Earth Day with week-long celebration

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
April 23, 2023
(Left to Right) Amina Mahfouz, Eniya Grayson, Kai DeSouza, Chrissy Lissouck, and Tori Johnson pose together after tryouts for the Flawless Golden Wolves majorette dance team.

Flawless Golden Wolves dance team tryouts are a howling success

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
April 21, 2023
Kloe Witt stands in front of LUPD station with her reporting notebook and phone on recording.

[Photo] Support comes in from across the country for Maroon reporter

April 21, 2023
Photo illustration student looking at a laptop. The laptop page shows that they are requesting accommodations at Loyola.

Students share their experience with the Office of Accessible Education

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
April 20, 2023
Students decorate the St. Ignatius statue outside the Danna Center to celebrate Earth Week on April 17, 2023. Iggy loves his new look.

Iggy goes green: Environment program’s annual Earth Week events start

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
April 17, 2023
New members of L.OV.E. being inducted in Nunemaker auditorium on March 26. The organization inducted nearly 30 new members.

L.O.V.E. provides a safe space for women of color

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
April 13, 2023
panelists for literary fest sit at a table.

Loyolans showcase their work at literary festival

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
April 4, 2023
Group of students holding banner atop a metal porch, two students hold a large banner.

Students protest Florida bill on campus

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
March 30, 2023
A photo of someone sitting on the floor of a library reading the back of a book.

[Photo] OPINION: BookTok has shown us our generational anxiety

April 5, 2023
Flawless Golden Wolves co-founders Natasha Calixte (left) and Reagan Rogers (right) discuss logistics for the new dance team.

Sophomores create new majorette dance team

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
March 29, 2023
Author sits with guests.

Literary-reading series revamped at The Eliza Jane hotel

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
March 29, 2023
Student looks at menu at Bird n Brine.

[Photo] Students frustrated with Bird N Brine app

March 25, 2023
Jazz pianist practices in Loyola practice room.

[Photo] Loyola Jazz Fest is back

March 25, 2023
Crescent City Sound flyer

[Photo] NOLA public library showcases local music talent

March 28, 2023
A honors medal that is given to students who successfully graduate from the University and stay in the program.

COLUMN: The honors program isn’t worth it

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
March 22, 2023
3 people reaching out for each other.

[Photo] OPINION: COVID redefined the way we maintain friendships

March 19, 2023
A picture of someone with a trans flag draped over them standing under a sign that says welcome to Loyola.

[Photo] OPINION: Transphobia runs rampant on Loyola’s campus

March 18, 2023
Junior biology major Isabella Isa Leaño (center, smiling) sits at a table in the Danna Center to promote the Smash Cancer Tennis-athon on March 13, 2023

[Photo] Leaño leads Smash Cancer into 4th year

March 19, 2023
Filing cabinet with bottom drawer drawn out, with multiple files in it.

[Photo] Loyola program works to overturn wrongful convictions

March 12, 2023
“The Reunion” works to celebrate and amplify the Black community on campus

“The Reunion” works to celebrate and amplify the Black community on campus

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
March 9, 2023
A photo of an electric car being charged.

[Photo] OPINION: EV charging stations help Loyola serve the environment

March 11, 2023
A picture of a woman sitting down looking up.

OPINION: It’s hard being a fat girl in a Barbie world

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
March 5, 2023
The esports team plays Overwatch 2 against Colorado College on Feb. 28, 2023.

[Photo] Esports team provides new chances for growth

March 5, 2023
Chain link fence blocks off parade and VIP members, with a colorful sign reading This area is reserved for our krewe of VIPs.

Synagogue provides accessible viewing for parades

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
February 28, 2023
A photo illustration of a student viewing brochures for plantation tours.

EDITORIAL: Plantations aren’t tourist attractions

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
February 17, 2023
Community Book Center, stacks of books

Support local Black-owned businesses

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
February 11, 2023
Comparison photos of the chapels construction at the beginning of the fall 2022 semester and the spring 2023 semester. There is no visible change other than grass growing over the construction site.

Stagnant construction frustrates students

Maleigh Crespo, Design Chief
January 30, 2023
A speaker at a Sodexo union meeting addressing a crowd.

COLUMN: The heart of Sodexo is its employees

Maleigh Crespo, Equity and Inclusion Officer
December 5, 2022
Demi Lovato performing on their Holy Fvck tour on Nov. 1st at The Fillmore in New Orleans.

[Photo] "Holy Fvck" album review: Demi Lovato says "Here We Go Again" by returning to their rock roots

November 4, 2022
Demi Lovato performing on their Holy Fvck tour on Nov. 1st at The Fillmore in New Orleans.

“Holy Fvck” album review: Demi Lovato says “Here We Go Again” by returning to their rock roots

Maleigh Crespo, Equity and Inclusion Officer
November 4, 2022
Courtesy of IMDb

“Hocus Pocus 2” review: The modern day remake pales in comparison to its predecessor

Maleigh Crespo, Equity & Inclusion Officer
October 25, 2022
Courtesy of Complex

“Midnights” album review: TS10 is T-Swizzle’s best album yet

Maleigh Crespo, Equity and Inclusion Officer
October 21, 2022
Sign in the Loyola Dining offices on Oct. 14 show support for the unionization of Sodexo workers.

[Photo] Students advocate for the unionization of Sodexo workers

October 14, 2022
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