Staff - Irish Rover

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.

Abby Strelow, '28

Executive Editor

Abby Strelow is a sophomore from Greenville, South Carolina studying theology and the Program of Liberal Studies. In the rare moments when she takes a break from reading, she can be found watercolor painting, playing the piano, or pretending (and failing) to be a contestant on the Great British Baking Show. If you have thoughts about Thomistic theology or a good recipe for mirror glaze cakes, send them to astrelow@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.

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

Jack Krieger, '28

Campus Editor

Jack Krieger is a sophomore from Delmont, Pennsylvania, studying economics, constitutional studies, and theology. When not doing schoolwork, find him exploring Wikipedia hyperlinks, singing in the Morrissey basement, or memorizing poetry. Send him niche topics, catchy songs, or good poems at jkrieger@nd.edu.

Andrew Blake, '28

Politics Editor

Andrew Blake is a sophomore from Eagan, Minnesota studying political science and the Program of Liberal Studies. He enjoys playing piano and procrastinating. If you need to reach him, he will usually respond promptly in 12-14 business days. His email is ablake5@nd.edu.

Luke Woodyard, '28

Politics Editor

Luke Woodyard is a Theology and Economics major with a constitutional studies minor from Evansville Indiana. His list of obsessive interests ranges from anthropology and national history to zebra hunting practices in Zambia. To hear the oddly in-depth view on any of these matters, email lwoodyar@nd.edu.

Clare Hettich, '29

Religion Editor

Clare Hettich is a freshman from Potomac, Maryland majoring in the Program of Liberal Studies and theology. While she deeply respects Socrates’ and Aquinas’s views on the Good Life, she herself suspects that the Good Life consists of deep conversations at 2 a.m., nerding out about Flannery O’Connor, and reading Jane Austen. You can reach her at chettich@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.

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.

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.

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.

Isabella Avila, '27

Layout Manager

Isabella Avila is a junior studying computer science from Lake Forest, Illinois. When not out biking or playing board games, she can be reached at iavila@nd.edu.

Clare DiFranco, '27

Social Media Coordinator

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.