Hayley Leopold

Editor-in-Chief: Lindsay Beier ’26

A familiar face on “The Bucknellian” staff since her first semester at Bucknell, Lindsay Beier ’26 joined the paper during her freshman year. After previously serving as News Editor, Beier now continues her role as Editor-in-Chief for the Spring 2026 semester. In this position, she hopes to expand the paper’s contributing writer team while continuing to publish 11 strong issues. Beier emphasized that “The Bucknellian” offers students a chance to “connect with parts of campus and events you’d never hear of otherwise,” while also providing opportunities to build a portfolio and join a welcoming creative community. Reflecting on her time on staff, she shared that she has “made so many friends and attended so many more events” thanks to her involvement with the paper.

Print Managing Editor: Courtney Keller ’28

Courtney Keller ’28 joined “The Bucknellian” during her first semester in Fall 2024 and has since served as Assistant Sports Co-Editor and Print Presentation Director. As Print Managing Editor, Keller hopes to continue producing issues that “share the authentic voices of the student body.” She emphasized that “The Bucknellian” is a space where “anyone can contribute creatively,” whether through writing, art, photography or layout. Keller shared that her involvement has helped her feel more connected to campus and that she values “the teamwork of “The Bucknellian” and seeing everyone’s work come together each week.

Assistant News Editor: Caden Purcell ’29

Joining “The Bucknellian” in Fall 2025, Caden Purcell ’29 now serves as Assistant News Editor. Though new to the editorial team, Purcell views the paper as an opportunity for students to “make new connections, meet new people and learn more about the world.” He shared that working with “The Bucknellian” has helped him feel more connected to campus and appreciate the collaborative process behind producing a student-led paper.

Opinions Editor: Meghan Rentner ’26

Meghan Rentner ’26 began writing for “The Bucknellian” in the spring of her freshman year and now leads the Opinions section during her final semester at Bucknell. Rentner hopes to use this role to make a meaningful impact on student journalism, particularly by empowering others to continue sharing their perspectives after she graduates. She explained that writing opinion pieces has pushed her to “stray from blind acceptance of information and move toward a more critical lens” when engaging with news and social media. Rentner sees this critical thinking as one of the most valuable outcomes of her time at “The Bucknellian.”

Assistant Opinions Editor: Grace Gerosa ’29

Grace Gerosa ’29 has been part of “The Bucknellian” since the fall of her freshman year and currently serves as Assistant Opinions Editor. This semester, Gerosa hopes people “feel welcome to join and showcase their writing,” emphasizing that “everyone can be a writer.” She described the paper as “low stakes and fun but highly impactful and meaningful,” offering students a chance to write without the pressure of receiving formal grades for their work. Gerosa shared that her involvement has helped her stay informed about campus events while meeting people who expand her thinking and support her views.

Assistant Opinions Editor: Priyanka Poplai ’29

In her first year at Bucknell, Priyanka Poplai ’29 joined “The Bucknellian” during the Fall 2025 semester and now serves as Assistant Opinions Editor. She described writing for the paper as an experience that “gives you a new perspective,” allowing students to better appreciate Bucknell’s many unique aspects. Poplai shared that being part of “The Bucknellian” has highlighted “the variety of amazing opportunities, cultures and interests on campus” that make Bucknell such a rewarding place to be.

Special Features Editor: Hayley Leopold ’26

Now serving as Special Features Editor, Hayley Leopold ’26 has been writing for “The Bucknellian” since the fall of her freshman year and previously served as Satire Co-Editor and Print Presentation Director. This semester, Leopold hopes to write informative articles that keep students in the loop about events on and off campus. She emphasized that “The Bucknellian” offers students “such a unique opportunity to share their voices and stories with the community,” whether through writing, graphics or layout design. Leopold shared that writing for the paper has been “an extremely impactful part” of her Bucknell experience, allowing her to learn more about campus and connect with people she otherwise would not have met.

Sports Editor: Hugh Straine ’26

Sports Editor Hugh Straine ’26 began writing for “The Bucknellian” during the fall semester of his freshman year and has served in his current role since his sophomore year. This semester, Straine hopes to bring Bucknell sports fans “the most up-to-date news and analysis on each team.” He described the paper as “a really good opportunity for students with a passion for writing to get their feet wet and get better through consistent writing.” Straine credits “The Bucknellian” as a major stepping stone in his career and shared that his role with the paper helped him land his first full-time job at Sports Illustrated.

Arts & Culture Editor: Abby Katz ’28

Arts & Culture Editor Abby Katz ’28 joined “The Bucknellian” during her first semester at Bucknell after previously serving as an assistant editor in the section. This semester, Katz hopes “we get more involvement from students on campus.” She described “The Bucknellian” as “a great opportunity to write and learn from others,” encouraging students interested in arts and culture to get involved.

Photography Editor: Lauren Medeiros ’26

Lauren Medeiros ’26 began working with “The Bucknellian” in the fall of her freshman year in 2022, initially taking photos and writing for the Sports section before becoming Photography Editor in spring 2023. Now in her seventh semester in the role, Medeiros hopes to produce “lots of content and photographs that students and faculty enjoy looking at.” She described “The Bucknellian” as “a safe space where you can be yourself and share your ideas,” highlighting the collaborative nature of the staff. Through the paper, Medeiros has photographed concerts, sporting events and campus speakers, making it a defining part of her Bucknell experience.

Web Editor: Michael Taromina ’26

A member of “The Bucknellian” since his freshman year, Michael Taromina ’26 now serves as Web Editor after previously holding roles as News Editor and Assistant News Editor. This semester, Taromina hopes the paper’s editions are completed “on time with no major problems.” He described “The Bucknellian” as “a great group of people” that allows students to write about topics they are passionate about, while also helping him learn more about Bucknell and connect with people across campus.