The document summarizes an interview with Louren B. Aranas, the Editor-in-Chief of The Crusader, the school paper of Xavier University. Some key details from the interview include: - Louren started writing in grade school and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Development Communication at Xavier University. - As Editor-in-Chief since 2014, Louren works to address the waning enthusiasm of staff by reminding them of their voluntary commitment while also advocating that negative feedback can help improve their work. - Louren believes the school papers play an important role in promoting students' freedom of expression and that journalism provides factual bases for students to engage with important issues.

1. The School
Paper

2. The Editorial Staff
Editor-in-Chief: Louren B. Aranas
Associate Editor: Andrew Rey L. Del Fierro
Design Editor: Rico M. Magallona
Managing Editor: Cassiopiea A. Lozarita
News Editor: Rezza Mae B. Tolinero
Campus Features Editor: Samantha I H. Bagayas
Local Features Editor: Xian R. Arcayera
External Features Editor: Marina M. Garcia
Sports Editor: Maria Isabella C. Agawin
Graphic Design and Layout Editor:
Jericho B. Montellano
Photography Editor: Paul Clinton B. Balase
Freehand Editor: Christian Loui S. Gamolo
Auditor:
Rochelle D. Barros
Senior Finance Officer:
Yoshabeth A. Valdehuesa
Junior Finance Manager:
Maria Gladys B. Labis
Human Resource Manager: Ben Clark B.
Balase
Office Manager: Jigo L. Racaza
Circulation Manager: Marlon R. Boro
Video Productions Manager: Keith J. Ruiz
Online Accounts Manager: Samantha H. Bagayas
Senior Computer Systems Manager:
Mchael D. Poncardas
Junior Computer Systems Manager:
Jo Marie Claire B. Balase
Jose Luis Martin D. Amador
Robin Maeve T. Bacarro
Romualdo Manuel C. Bacungan III
Lorenzo A. Botavara
Ainah Fatima Roqaya A. Datu-
Ramos
Daphne J. Dujali
Mary Antoinette M. Magallanes
Melrein John D.R. Viado
Evan B. Aranas
John Niccolo A.
Aquino
Ben Clark B. Balase
Marlon R. Boro
Mirachelle L.
Broñola
Kimberley Mae V.
Llano
Sittie Naisha D.
Munder
Jigo L. Racaza
Mark D. Rodriguez
Keith Obed J. Ruiz
Jan Michael A. Sy
Ronan Jay Tolinero
Lynette L. Tuvilla
Deanne Antonette
B. Yecyec
Lorenzo B. Yecyec
Venice Marie P.
Villo

4. Content of the School Paper
• News articles
• Editorial
• Features
• Sports News
• Entertainment Page (Komiks, Crossword
puzzles, parody Horoscopes)

5. Vis-a-Vis

6. Why was the school paper named
The Crusader?
• Aims to crusade truth and
social integrity amidst havoc
• Thus, The Crusader

7. When did it all start?
• Established by Jesuit
priests 79 years ago
(1935)

8. What is the main goal of the
publication?
•To be the
voice of the
students

9. What achievements or awards has
the publication received?
• College Editors’ Guild
of the Philippines
Awardee
• Magis Awards (2011)

10. When can you consider an issue of
the publication a success?
•When it triggers a
discussion among
readers

11. Did you encounter challenges on
making the school paper?
• Waning enthusiasm of the
members/staff
• Lack of monetary compensation
• Negative reinforcement:
Termination
• Positive Reinforcement: Published
magazine or paper

12. What do you do to remedy the
waning interest of the staff?
•Just keep on pushing
•Remind the staff that
they voluntarily signed
up

13. The
Editor- in-Chief
Negative Feedback is
better than no
feedback at all

14. THE INTERVIEW PROPER

16. • Started writing since Grade 2 at
Liceo de Cagayan University
• A Development Communication
graduate at Xavier University
• Signed up as a contributor in 2012

17. • Currently taking a
Master’s Degree at
Xavier University
• Editor-in-Chief (June
2014- present)

18. • Work under NGOs and
community outreach
organizations
• Open to possibilities of any
Journalism-related careers

19. Ms. Louren Aranas on Writer’s Block
Don’t wait for an
inspiration, find it!
The hardest part in
fulfilling the part is
deciding to do it.

20. • Essence of the school papers in promoting
students’ freedom to express
• Value of volunteerism
• Creativity is fully expressed when not
restrained
• Journalism provide facts to which they may
base their reactions

21. PICTURES pa more :D