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The Washburn Review

Established 1885

The Washburn Review

Established 1885

The Washburn Review

Fall 2021 Staff

Simran Shrestha
Copy Chief

Simran Shrestha

Hi, I'm Simran. I am a senior at Washburn with a major in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. I love watching movies, reading books and swimming. I am from Nepal, the land of Mt. Everest and Gautam Buddha. Besides being an editor...

Avaya Dhungana
HR Manager

Avaya Dhungana

Hello, it’s me Avaya Dhungana. I am the Student Media Employment Manager here at Washburn since September 2021. I completed my BBA from Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) specializing in HR in August 2019 and...

Reporter

Gabi Rodriguez

Hi, my name is Gabi Rodriguez! I am a content creator for Washburn’s Student Media. I am currently a senior majoring in mass media with an emphasis in film and video and a minor in criminal justice. A few of my many hobbies...

Photographer

Hannah Gaul

Hello, my name is Hannah. I am a Sophomore Graphics Technology major. My passions are graphic design, sewing, painting, photography, helping with costumes for theater productions, and video games. I have lived in Topeka all my...

Gavyn Pyle
Yearbook Staff Member

Gavyn Pyle

Reporter

Jackson Smith

My name is Jackson Smith, I'm a senior and I'm seeking a major in Mass Media. My interests involve animals, gaming, and digital media. I grew up in Topeka, and I'm a recent addition to the Washburn Student Media Department.

Kevin Conner
Website Tech

Kevin Conner

My name is Kevin! I am a senior Computer Information Science major with a concentration in Digital Forensics. I'm from Kansas City, Missouri but I moved to Topeka for Washburn. I am very passionate about forensic science and application...

Reporter

Kevin Colares

Hi, I’m Kevin! I’m a sophomore Computer Science major and minor in English. I love writing, meeting new people, looking for new international cuisine, and thrift shopping. I have a background in customer service and language...

Photographer

Carley Pert

Hi, my name is Carley Pert! I am a freshman at Washburn and am a radiology major. I am actually from Topeka, but have traveled all over the States. Traveling is one of my greatest passions while the others are sports photography,...

Glorianna Noland
Advertising Manager

Glorianna Noland

Hi guys, I'm Glorianna Noland, a senior mass media major with a minor in psychology, and I'm currently the advertising manager here at Washburn Student Media! I manage a lot of what you might see on our social channels and I w...

Kyle Etzel
Assistant Editor / Reporter

Kyle Etzel

Hi, my name is Kyle. I'm a Topeka-born junior communications major. When I'm not busy at a desk on campus, I'm probably doing something at my desk at home, or fixing my electric bike with parts I got laying around the house.

Jules Miller
Yearbook Staff Member

Jules Miller

Hello, I'm Juliana! I am a freshman forensic investigator major with a psychology minor. My passions include softball, photography, and hanging out with friends and family. I have lived in Topeka for 14 years, I was born and raised...

Copy Editor

Jason Morrison

Hi, I'm Jason. I am a senior art major with a concentration in photography and a minor in mass media. I also have studied guitar at Washburn. I am in the early stages of producing my own electronic music that includes guitar....

Emma Palasak
Advertising Co-Manager

Emma Palasak

Hello, my name is Emma Palasak. I am a senior mass media major with an emphasis in public relations and minor in sociology. I enjoy painting in my free time, and I hope to free-lance in my spare time post-graduation. I was born...

Adelia Lawrenz
Reporter

Adelia Lawrenz

Hi, I’m Adelia (rhymes with Amelia) and I am a freshman with an interest in art, English, and Spanish, but I have yet to declare my major. I am very interested in storytelling, research, illustration, animation and various...

Copy Editor

Katrina Johnson

Hey, I’m Katrina! I am a sophomore criminal justice major with an emphasis in forensic investigations. I have not yet declared a minor. I love musical theatre and running. I love working with kids and have spent a lot of time...

Eric Patterson
Advertising Co-Manager

Eric Patterson

Ellie Walker
Copy Chief

Ellie Walker

Hi, I'm Ellie! I am a senior mass media major with an emphasis in public relations and creative advertising and minor in English. I am currently a copy editor for the Mass Media department. My passions include painting, writing...

Alyssa Storm
Washburn Review Editor in Chief

Alyssa Storm

Hi, I'm Alyssa! I am a junior mass media major with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in political science. Some of my interests are spending time outdoors, baking, and doing crafts. I am from Scott City, Kansas but decided...

Kyle Manthe
Sports Editor

Kyle Manthe

Hi, my name is Kyle, I am from Topeka and am a senior mass media major with an emphasis in journalism. I have always been interested in sports and enjoy playing basketball at the Rec, running, and watching a lot of tv shows in...

Maggie Cabrera
Managing editor of the Review

Maggie Cabrera

Hello, I'm Maggie Cabrera! I am a sophomore majoring in mass media with a concentration in journalism and I am minoring in leadership with an emphasis in business, communications, and the media. Currently, I am the Co-Editor-in-Chief...

Cody Dannar
Design Editor

Cody Dannar

 Hello, my name is Cody Dannar and I am a design editor for the KAW Yearbook and Indio Magazine. I’m a dual major student getting my BFA degree in graphic design and ceramic and sculpture and a BA in History. When I’m not d...

Alijah McCracken
Content Creator

Alijah McCracken

I am an Art History major and Museum and Curatorial Studies minor. My role in student media is content creator and photographer.

Leah Jamison
Indigo Magazine Editor in Chief

Leah Jamison

Hi, I'm Leah! I am a senior mass media major with an emphasis in public relations and creative advertising and minor in psychology. My passions include photography, houseplants and graphic design. I own my own photography business,...

Anna-Marie Lauppe
Yearbook Co Editor in Chief

Anna-Marie Lauppe

Hi, I'm Anna-Marie! I am a 2nd year in the Clinical Psychology Master's program here at Washburn University. I have been an employee of Student Media since Fall 2018, but I have been Editor in Chief of the KAW Yearbook since July...

Derek Blanchard
Photographer / Videographer

Derek Blanchard

I am a Mass Media major with focus on film and video. I am a full-time professional photographer with my main line of work being weddings and portraits. I love photography and it is all I think about. I am always working on improving...

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