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Michael Canady, '26

Editor-in-Chief

Michael is a junior 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.

Bridgette Rodgers, '26

Executive Editor

Bridgette, a junior studying political science and theology, hails from the sun-soaked shores of Santa Monica, California. She enjoys strolling campus or savoring coffee while engaging in lively conversations with friends. While she harbors a secret talent for comedy, its brilliance remains a hidden gem to most. Should you seek questionable humor, email her at brodger4@nd.edu.

Lucy Spence, '27

Managing Editor

Lucy Spence is a sophomore from northern Virginia majoring in the Program of Liberal Studies and piano performance, with minors in philosophy and constitutional studies. If you have any interest in Oklahoma college football, the joys of being the penultimate child, or the excellence of the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice miniseries, you can reach her at lspence@nd.edu.

Clare DiFranco, '27

Campus Editor

Clare is a sophomore from Detroit, Michigan studying accounting with a minor in Italian. While she is a jack of many trades, she is only a master of two– communicating with the Notre Dame squirrels and baking biscotti. Email cdifranc@nd.edu if you are in need of a squirrel interpreter or a cookie to dunk in your coffee.

Caleb Vaughan, '27

Campus Editor

Caleb Vaughan is a sophomore 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

Lydia Poe, '26

Religion Editor

Lydia Poe is a junior from Shawnee, KS studying finance and management with a minor in Italian studies. When she’s not fiercely defending the better side of Kansas City, she can be found hunting down the best espresso, the worst airport delays, and debating whether coffee can be considered a necessity, a lifestyle, or just her tuition in liquid form. She can be reached at lpoe01@saintmarys.edu.

Sam Marchand, '27

Politics Editor

Sam Marchand is a sophomore studying political science, finance, and constitutional studies from Beaumont, Texas. He squanders much of his spare time by reading the Current Events section of Wikipedia preparing arguments for ND Speech & Debate, of which he serves as president. He can be reached at smarcha3@nd.edu.

Elizabeth Mitchell, '27

Culture Editor

Elizabeth is a sophomore from Hopkins, Minnesota majoring in the Program of Liberal Studies and theology and minoring in constitutional studies. When not occupied by bibliophilic pursuits, she can most likely be found eating Tru Fru at the Huddle, chilling with Jesus in adoration or spontaneously singing Taylor Swift. If all other location attempts fail, she highly recommends trying her confirmation saint St. Anthony. Contact her 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.

Kateri Castillo, '25

Layout Manager

Kateri is a senior from northern Virginia. She is studying aerospace engineering and how to use that major in fields besides engineering. When not reading a book in class, she can be reached at kcastil3@nd.edu.

Eddie Giuntini, '27

Publisher

Eddie is a sophomore studying Aerospace Engineering. He hails from the great town of Derwood, MD. Despite what the others might think, his job is so much more important than buying Chipotle. If you are wondering what a publisher does, or just want Chipotle, Eddie can be reached at egiuntin@nd.edu.

William White, '25

Webmaster

Will is a native of Herndon, Virginia studying aerospace engineering. When he’s not actively avoiding getting new nicknames from the rest of the staff, he can be found studying, drinking coffee, and eating crayons all while severely sleep deprived in Hess. You can request technical support at wwhite7@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 marketing with a theology minor. Y’all can find her baking banana bread for Pdub’s dorm Mass, 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.


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