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The Bucknellian

The weekly student newspaper of Bucknell University

The Bucknellian

The weekly student newspaper of Bucknell University

The Bucknellian

2019-2020 Fall Staff

Sam Rosenblatt
Editor-in-Chief

Sam Rosenblatt

Major: Political Science and Spanish ’20 | Hometown: Newton, MA | Sam returns to The Bucknellian as Editor-in-Chief following a semester abroad in Granada, Spain. He is excited for a semester of great stories and lots of laughs with the staff during production night. When he’s not in the newsroom, you can find Sam playing pickup basketball at the KLARC and playing guitar at 7th Street Cafe. He ...

Kathryn Nicolai
Print Managing Co-Editor

Kathryn Nicolai

Major: English— Literary Studies ’20 | Hometown: Pleasantville, NY | After a semester abroad at Cambridge University and a summer internship at the BBC, Kathryn is enthusiastic to be back on staff as Print Managing Editor! This new role will be an exciting change from previous positions as News Editor and Investigative News Editor. Stuck House is one of Kathryn’s favorite places on campus whe...

Sarah Baldwin
Print Managing Co-Editor

Sarah Baldwin

Major: English– Literary Studies and Political Science ’21 | Hometown: Collingswood, NJ | After spending her summer as a Congressional intern, Sarah is thrilled to be returning to Stuck House as Print Managing Editor! She is excited to spend another semester laughing with and getting to know the rest of the newspaper staff. She previously worked as an Opinions writer and Opinions Content Edi...

Janey Woo
Print Presentation Director

Janey Woo

Major: Education, Human Diversity concentration |  Hometown: Mahwah, NJ | Following a wonderful semester abroad in Amsterdam and a summer full of activities working for both Channel Thirteen/PBS Kids and Sesame Workshop, Janey is more than ready to reclaim the role of Print Presentation Director. She is truly excited for a semester destined for an extra special collection (of articles and staff...

Jess Kaplan
News Editor

Jess Kaplan

Major:  English– Literary Studies and Political Science  ’21  | Hometown: New York, NY | Jess is very excited for her new role as News Editor this semester! Before becoming news editor, Jess was Print Managing Editor and Opinons Editor. Jess’ interests include the Freez, golden retrievers,watching Friends reruns and of course her co-staff on The Bucknellian.    ...

Brittany Willwerth
Sports Co-Editor

Brittany Willwerth

Major: Psychology ’20 | Hometown: Lancaster, PA | After spending the summer working as a counselor for children with special disabilities, Britt is exceptionally excited to return to her role as Sports Editor for the newspaper. Being a member of the Varsity Field Hockey Team, she possess a true passion for anything and everything relating to the realm of sports. Often seen eating ice cream and i...

Justin Schaumberger
Sports Co-Editor

Justin Schaumberger

Major: Computer Science ’22 | Hometown: River Vale, NJ | Justin was a writer for the Sports section of the Bucknellian last year and is now the co-Sports Editor with Brittany Willwerth. He enjoys following the Bison sports teams and is excited to work the other writers and editors to make the paper even better.  ...

Jacob Feuerstein
Opinions Co-Editor

Jacob Feuerstein

Major: Political Science and Arabic ’22  | Hometown: Lewisburg, PA | Jacob joined The Bucknellian last fall as an opinions writer, and he is now the co-Opinions Editor with Griffin Perrault. He enjoys interacting with writers and the other editors, discussing hot-button issues of the day. Through the opinions section, he hopes to foster a critical lens from which readers can interpret the world ar...

Griffin Perrault
Opinions Co-Editor

Griffin Perrault

Major: History and Economics  ’22 | Hometown: Harwinton, CT | Griffin has been writing for the Bucknellian for the previous two semesters; he is ecstatic to return to the Bucknellian this year as an opinions editor, with co-editor Jacob Feuerstein. When not editing for the paper, Griffin can be found acting as an attorney for the Mock Trial team, doing research with the Econ department, or rehea...

Bridget Beljan
Satire Co-Editor

Bridget Beljan

Major: Political Science, Spanish ’20 | Hometown: Summit, NJ  | Bio: After an adventurous summer as a marketing intern at a start-up in Barcelona, Bridget is stoked to return to The Bucknellian–this time as a Satire Co-Editor! She looks forward to putting her past two years of satire writing experience to use in this new role. Between her weekly radio show and this editorial position, Stuck ...

Amy Schlussler
Satire Co-Editor

Amy Schlussler

Major: Psychology | Hometown: Bay Shore, NY | After spending the summer living in New York City and interning at American Express, Amy is excited to get back to Lewisburg and finish her final year at Bucknell. She is looking forward to taking on the expanded role as Satire Co-Editor after writing for The Bucknellian for the last two years. Between Amy’s radio show and her new role as editor, sh...

Libby Darrell
Special Features Editor

Libby Darrell

Major: English- Creative Writing and Economics ’21 | Hometown: Towson, MD | Spending the summer working at a day camp with eight-year-olds, Libby is eager to be back on campus and with people her own age again. Despite being new to The Bucknellian staff, Libby is eager to become the new Special Features Editor and cannot wait to meet the wonderful staff in Stuck House!  ...

Kaitlin Bonacci
News Layout Editor

Kaitlin Bonacci

Major: Mathematical Economics ’21 | Hometown: McLean, VA | Kaitlin spent the summer interning on Capitol Hill for a congressman and visiting friends. She is excited to be back in the newsroom this semester once again as News Layout Editor for Wednesday dinners and lots of 7th street drinks.  ...

Sophie Springer
Special Features Layout Editor

Sophie Springer

Major: Managing for Sustainability ’20 | Hometown: Bethesda, MD | Sophie is excited to return layout after a semester abroad! Sophie is a senior and a Special Features Layout Editor. She’s looking forward to spending her Wednesday nights at Stuck house making memories and great layouts!

Fallon Goldberg
Special Features Layout Editor

Fallon Goldberg

Major: Biology and Economics ’20 | Hometown: Scotch Plains, NJ | Fallon spent the summer making white powder (in lame terms doing research and development) for a major pharmaceutical company. She is excited to return for her senior year as Special Features Layout Editor, a role she has held since first semester of her freshman year, following a semester abroad on the Galápagos Islands. ...

Alexis Catsoulis
Opinions Layout Editor

Alexis Catsoulis

Major: International Relations ’21 | Hometown: Watertown, MA | Alexis spent the first part of the summer studying/interning/exploring South Africa with Bucknell in Cape Town. After coming home, she worked as a server in Boston and visited family and friends. She is excited to start her third semester as Opinions Layout Editor and can’t wait to try out all of the new dining services ads! ...

Grace Ingebretsen
Sports Layout Editor

Grace Ingebretsen

Major: English-Literary Studies ’21 | Hometown: Denver, CO | Former Satire Layout Editor Grace Ingebretsen is excited for her big move to Sports Layout Editor. Her interests include, but are not limited to, bird memes, kalamata olives, Big Mouth and saying “cheers.” You can find Grace lurking around Vaughan Literature or slurping down a large iced cappuccino at Dunkin’.  ...

Shelby Umbarger
Satire Layout Editor

Shelby Umbarger

Accounting & Financial Management ’21  

Jared Shapiro
Graphics Manager

Jared Shapiro

Major: Markets, Innovation, and Design ’20 | Hometown: Bethesda, MD | Bio: Jared is returning to The Bucknellian as Graphics Manager following his semester abroad in Milan, Italy. He is excited to continue in this role and be back with the editorial board. Jared served as Graphics Manager for five semesters and as Web Managing Editor for three semesters prior to his time abroad.  ...

Alex Iannone
Graphics Manager

Alex Iannone

Major: Studio Arts ’22 | Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ | Alex is a sophomore with a passion for art. Formerly a Layout Editor, Alex is now working as a Graphics Manager for The Bucknellian. When she isn’t crushing it with the graphics, Alex is spending time with friends, painting, facetiming her mom, or napping.   ...

Lauren Canna
Photography Co-Editor

Lauren Canna

Major: Political Science, Italian ’22 | Hometown: Stamford, CT | Long time outdoors-person and forever Taylor Swift stan Lauren Canna, is overwhelmingly excited for her first year as Photography Editor after a long summer as a nanny of two. Lover of all things photo from Snapchat to film, she promises to have the Bucknellian looking cuter than ever. When not behind the camera, she can be fo...