Editor-in-Chief
Name: Lauren Bujaky
Year: Senior
Majors: English Literature/Theology
Describe yourself in three phrases: cat cuddler, butter connoisseur, avid bibliophile.
Who is your literary crush?
Gabriel Oak from Thomas Hardy’s “Far from the Madding Crowd.”
1. His smile: “When Farmer Oak smiled, the corners of his mouth spread till they were within an unimportant distance of his ears . . . his countenance [was] like the rays in a rudimentary sketch of the rising sun.”
2. His wisdom: Oak regards the night sky as both a “useful instrument” and “a work of art superlatively beautiful.”
3. As if these two weren’t crush-worthy enough, his passion: “I shall do one thing in this life — one thing certain — that is, love you, and long for you and keep wanting you till I die.”
Managing Editor
Name: Abbie Storch
Year: Senior
Major/Minor: English Literature/Music
Describe yourself in three phrases: tea connoisseur, poetry fiend, folk music enthusiast
Which journalist would you want to play in film?
Probably Rita Skeeter from the “Harry Potter” series. I want my own Quibbler, and I want it bad. Second choice: documentarian-extraordinaire Cressida from “The Hunger Games.”
Copy Editor
Name: Kit Apostolacus
Year: Senior
Major/Minors: Biblical Studies/Sociology and Gender Studies
Describe yourself in three phrases: activist, unapologetically female, theology nerd
What is your ideal writing retreat?
My ideal writing retreat involves food and some method of procrastination. I specialize in multitasking, especially when video games are incorporated. I also get frequent writer’s block, and focusing on it too much tends to perpetuate the problem.
News Editor
Name: Ryan Klein
Year: Senior
Major/Minor: Philosophy/Theology
Describe yourself in three phrases: philosophical cat lover, weirdo, dairy appreciator
Which writer has most influenced you?
I’m not sure who’s influenced me the most in general, but Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein has impacted me the most recently.
Features Editor
Name: Jordan Kolb
Year: Junior
Major/Minor: English Literature/Writing
Describe yourself in three phrases: aspiring teacher, closet opera enthusiast, compulsive book buyer
What is your writing drink of choice?
In the morning, Irish breakfast tea. In the afternoon, green tea. In the evening, chamomile with mint (I spend a lot of time writing and therefore need multiple favorite drinks).
A&E Editor
Name: Chen Huang
Year: Senior
Majors: English Writing/Interpersonal Communication
Describe yourself in three phrases: secretive character, mindful thinker, apology stresser
What is your favorite childhood story?
My favorite childhood stories were heavily influenced by Asian cultures. I do not remember any story in particular, but the stories that illustrate the theme of the poor becoming rich through hard work are the most memorable in my childhood.
Opinions Editor
Name: Lauren Murphy
Year: Junior
Majors: Theology/Youth Ministry
Describe yourself in three phrases: classic TV buff, ardent creative writer, aspiring breakdancer
If you had a pen name, what would it be?
I would write under an anagram (Mary Lu Renuph?) because Lemony Snicket is already taken.
Sports Editor
Name: Josh Velez
Year: Senior
Major/Minors: English Writing/Literature & Legal Studies
Describe yourself in three phrases: sports enthusiast, car crazed, Trump advocate
What would you choose to read on a free afternoon?
ESPN news articles
Web Editor
Name: Tanaisha Coleman
Year: Senior
Majors: Media Communications and Journalism
Describe yourself in three phrases: wannabe fashionista, hopeless romantic, dream chaser
With which literary character do you most identify?
Elizabeth Bennet from “Pride and Prejudice” because of her loving and genuine nature.
Senior Photo Editor
Name: Matt Wolek
Year: Junior
Major: Economic Development
Describe yourself in three phrases: adventurer, coffee-addict, single
What are your favorite things to photograph?
Backstage at a concert, candids, friends & family.
Assistant Photo Editor
Name: Nick Francis
Year: Senior
Major/Minor: Media Communications/English Literature
Describe yourself in three phrases: truthful, wise, empathetic
What are your favorite places to write on Eastern’s campus?
My three favorite places to write on Eastern’s campus are the study rooms in the library, my dorm room, and my study group.
Faculty Advisor
Name: Katrina Hayes
Department: English
Describe yourself in three phrases: word lover, super-teacher, cat mom
If you had to be trapped in a novel, which novel would you choose?
“Pride and Prejudice”
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