Lucy Spence, '27
Editor-in-Chief
Lucy Spence is a junior from northern Virginia studying piano performance and the Program of Liberal Studies, with a minor in philosophy. She likes goat cheese, pickles, and coffee, of which she drinks exorbitant amounts. What she values most in life is a good book recommendation. Send her one at lspence@nd.edu.
Michael Canady, '26
Editor-in-Chief Emeritus; Opinion Editor
Michael is a senior from Falls Church, Virginia studying classics with a minor in constitutional studies. He enjoys reading novels and playing the piano, but he has also recently taken interest in other more dignified hobbies such as bowling and cornhole. You can reach him at mcanady2@nd.edu.
Kephas Olsson, '26
Executive Editor
Kephas Olsson is a senior from Lander, Wyoming, studying in the Program of Liberal Studies. When not reading poetry or mourning the downfall of the St. Louis Cardinals, he likes to sing karaoke with Michael or sneak away to jazz at Merriman’s Playhouse. Write him with used bookstore recommendations, complaints about the kids, or jazz charts at kolsson@nd.edu
Haley Garecht, '26
Managing Editor
Haley is a senior from Wynnewood, Pennsylvania (“just outside of Philly”) studying political science, constitutional studies, and Irish studies. To hear her rant about Philly sports, why homeschooling is cool, or how perfect her dog is, please contact her at hgarecht@nd.edu.
Clare DiFranco, '27
Campus Editor
Clare is a junior and proud resident of Detroit, Michigan studying accounting with a minor in Italian. If you would like Motown song recommendations, a glass of Faygo pop, or to mourn the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, reach her at cdifranc@nd.edu.
Caleb Vaughan, '27
Campus Editor
Caleb Vaughan is a junior studying chemical and biomolecular engineering. He lives in the Morrissey Manor when he’s not at his manor in Orono, MN. He can be reached at cvaugha2@nd.edu
Shri Thakur, '26
Politics Editor
Shri Thakur is a senior from Princeton, New Jersey, studying economics with minors in constitutional studies & French. He enjoys discussing French politics, poasting on Twitter, and Taylor Swift’s music. He can be reached by email at sthakur3@nd.edu.
Darius Colangelo, '27
Culture Editor
Darius Colangelo is a junior from Delmont, Pennslyvania majoring in Mathematics and the Program of Liberal Studies. He loves coffee, misses mountains, and when he’s not dozing off in the Grand Reading Room, he can be reached at dcolange@nd.edu.
Elizabeth Mitchell, '27
Religion Editor
Elizabeth Mitchell is a junior majoring in the Program of Liberal Studies and Theology. When she’s not enjoying golden hour near the lakes (hopefully to Fleetwood Mac) or singing with the Magnificat Choir (hopefully not to Fleetwood Mac), she can be found vigorously raving about her latest philosophical fascination or procrastinating on her editorial duties by reading Substack posts about the beauty of writing. To join her in such pursuits (or to complain about her excessive use of parentheses), email Elizabeth at emitche8@nd.edu.
James Whitaker, PhD Student
Humor Editor
James Whitaker is a PhD student in theology, studying the history of Christianity. Despite his best efforts, he found that he was too undisciplined to write anything more serious than humor. If you would like a glib but informed answer to a question about Greek ascetics, Latin Scholastics, or Catholic apologetics, you can email him at jwhitak5@nd.edu.
Eddie Giuntini, '27
Publisher
Eddie Giuntini is a junior studying Aerospace Engineering from Derwood, MD. Contrary to popular belief, the publisher’s role involves more than just buying Chipotle. If you are wondering what a publisher does, or just want Chipotle, Eddie can be reached at egiuntin@nd.edu.
Gianna Castillo, '27
Layout Manager
Gianna is a junior studying applied and computational mathematics and statistics. When she is not avoiding raccoons on campus, she can be reached at gcastil2@nd.edu.
Matthew McBride, '27
Webmaster
Matthew is a junior from Janesville, Wisconsin, majoring in mechanical engineering. If you ever want to discuss the finer points of classic American cars, the best fishing spots near campus, or what it’s like to live “off campus” in Carroll Hall, you can reach him at mmcbrid5@nd.edu.
Harrison Barkley, '27
Webmaster
Harrison Barkley is a sophomore from Reston, Virginia, studying mechanical engineering. When he is not busy contemplating the political and economic state of the world, or playing pickleball, he can be reached at hbarkley@nd.edu.
Sofia Fair, '27
Social Media Coordinator
Sofia Fair is a sophomore from Houston, Texas, studying Accounting and Theology. Y’all can find her baking banana bread instead of studying, trying to blend in as a decent soccer player on the club team, or discovering new ways to stay awake despite her deep aversion to coffee. If you would like a hand-delivered banana bread loaf, you can reach her at sfair2@nd.edu.
Bridgette Rodgers, '26
Events/Photography Director
Bridgette is a senior from Santa Monica, California studying political science and theology. While it will never replace her love for coffee, she now admits matcha is not that bad. It’s crazy what a summer back in LA will do to you. Should you have matcha recommendations, you can reach her at brodger4@nd.edu.
