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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Vanessa Alvarado

Vanessa Alvarado, Staff Writer

Vanessa is a junior majoring in Mass communication, minoring in Latin American studies from Boston, Massachusetts. Vanessa is currently a Staff Writer and was previously the Opinion Editor. Vanessa hopes to bring creativity and diversity to The Maroon. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys watching The Real Housewives of New Jersey. 

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Wiener Dog Races New Orleans

Fast & Furry-ous: Wiener dogs race at the Fair Grounds

Tess Rowland, Andres Fuentes, and Vanessa Alvarado
March 10, 2019
An owner picks up his dog after a race. Some dogs underwent diets and intensive fetch exercises to train for the race.

Loyola cheer and dance regionals

Cheer and dance place high at Regionals

Vanessa Alvarado
February 24, 2019
Courtesy @SDA_LOYNO on Twitter

Organizations hopes to educate on gun control

Vanessa Alvarado
February 14, 2019
Biology sophomore Lauren King performs at the conference championship.

3-Peat: Dance team captures third-straight championship in The Den

Vanessa Alvarado
February 8, 2019
Kristen WIlliams cheer

Kristen Williams is a voice on the sidelines and SGA

Vanessa Alvarado
February 4, 2019
Loyola's dance team strikes a pose during their routine during the conference championship. Photo credit: Ariel Landry

Cheer and dance teams shine in front of Wolf Pack fans

Vanessa Alvarado
February 2, 2019
Jenna Hunts Saints

Loyola singer featured on new Saints-inspired song

Vanessa Alvarado
January 3, 2019
Courtesy of Vanessa Alvarado.

Opinion: I am proud to be the daughter of immigrants

Vanessa Alvarado
December 9, 2018
A menorah and Advent candles stand outside Bobet Hall in the Peace Quad. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Students celebrate the start of Advent and Hanukkah

Vanessa Alvarado
December 6, 2018
'Femme Fatal(e)' skeleton at "The Skeleton House" on St. Charles Ave. Vanessa advises everyone to stay safe on Halloween. Photo credit: Hannah Renton

How to slay Halloween in New Orleans

Vanessa Alvarado
October 27, 2018
Cameron Kelley, business analytics junior, looks at his watch in the afternoon after class. Kelley is upset that his major requires two accounting classes. VANESSA ALVARADO/The Maroon. Photo credit: Vanessa Alvarado

[Photo] Opinion: Being a business analytics major is a struggle

Cameron Kelley
September 23, 2018
A screenshot of an email draft to Professor Lisa Collins. Photo credit: Vanessa Alvarado

[Photo] Letter: How to E-Mail your professors

Lisa Collins
August 19, 2018

Best Buddies to create community friendships

Vanessa Alvarado
May 7, 2018
Sidney Holmes sitting at her Editor-in-Chief desk for the last time. Holmes is one of The Maroon's female Black editors-in-chief.

[Photo] Opinion: Sidney’s three tips for Loyola students

May 6, 2018

First medical marijuana pharmacy to open in Louisiana

Vanessa Alvarado
April 30, 2018
Photo credit: Hayley Hynes

Ask the Pack: favorite emojis

Katelyn Fecteau and Vanessa Alvarado
April 29, 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

Opinion: Apple should make more durable products

Vanessa Alvarado
April 29, 2018
Photo credit: Hayley Hynes

Ask the Pack: senior gift

Vanessa Alvarado and Katelyn Fecteau
April 22, 2018
Even late in a set, Skylar Allen is not one to back down from the intensity required to put on a show. Allen and fellow performer and friend Derek Taylor opened for Riff Raff earlier in the semester. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Loyola performers share what it’s like to manage careers with studies

Vanessa Alvarado
April 13, 2018

Women’s History Month serves as a reminder of progress

Vanessa Alvarado
March 21, 2018
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