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The weekly student newspaper of Bucknell University

The Bucknellian

The weekly student newspaper of Bucknell University

The Bucknellian

The weekly student newspaper of Bucknell University

The Bucknellian

2020-2021 Spring Staff

Shelby Umbarger
News Layout Editor 

Shelby Umbarger

Liz Lagerback
Sports Layout Editor

Liz Lagerback

Special Features Layout Editor

Kelly Moxhay

Jacklyn Artale
Advertising Manager

Jacklyn Artale

Major: Economics '21 My favorite part of joining the paper has been getting to meet so many new people. I have gotten to meet fellow Bucknellians as well as members of the community because of my specific job.

Maddie Hamilton
Photography Co-Editor

Maddie Hamilton

Major: Biology and History '23 I joined the Bucknellian my first year at Bucknell as a photographer and have been involved ever since. I was the Assistant Photography Editor Spring 2020 and was the Photography Editor Fall 2020. I’m looking forward to being the Photography Co-Editor this spring and working with my fellow staff!...

Special Features Layout Editor

Lily Nobunaga

Major: Literary Studies '21

Grace Ingebretsen
Satire Layout Editor

Grace Ingebretsen

Major: English Literary Studies '21 Grace joined the Bucknellian in the spring of her sophomore year. She has enjoyed designing the layout for the Satire section for many semesters, with a brief stint in Opinions (she’s got a lot of those).

Alexis Catsoulis
Opinions Layout Editor

Alexis Catsoulis

Major: International Relations '21 Alexis joined the Bucknellian in the fall of her sophomore year as the opinions layout editor. She has enjoyed being a part of the opinions section, and is excited to finish her college career with the Bucknellian.

Nicole Yeager
Special Features Editor

Nicole Yeager

Major: Literary Studies & Psychology '22 My involvement with The Bucknellian first began my sophomore year as a contributing writer for the News and occasionally the Special Features sections. The past two semesters I gained amazing experience as a News Editor and I am excited to continue my work as Special Features Editor!...

Leah Fogelsanger
Sports Co-Editor

Leah Fogelsanger

Major: Political Science '21 Leah joined the Bucknellian during Fall 2018 as a writer for the sports section, focusing specifically on the Athlete of the Week feature. Leah is excited to continue in her role as Sports Co-Editor with Justin Schaumberger. Being a member of the Varsity Field Hockey team, she is passionate about everything related to sports. She is excited to be a part of the Buckne...

Justin Schaumberger
Sports Co-Editor

Justin Schaumberger

Major: Computer Science '22 Justin joined the Bucknellian as a sports section writer during the Fall 2018. Justin is extremely excited for sports to be back this semester and is looking forward to watching all the different teams compete. He is excited to continue working as a Co-Editor for the Sports section with Leah Fogelsanger....

Juliette Gaggini
News Co-Editor

Juliette Gaggini

Major: Literary Studies, Environmental Studies '24 After joining the Bucknellian as a contributing writer in her first semester at Bucknell, Juliette wanted to get more involved with the paper. She loved writing about events happening on campus and getting to interview students and faculty. She is excited to take on the role of News Co-Editor and looks forward to working with other writers for th...

Jax White
News Co-Editor

Jax White

Major: Political Science and Creative Writing '24 Experience on paper thus far, (how you joined, favorite part): I began writing for the Bucknellian my freshman year for the Opinions Section, but once I entered my sophomore year, I knew that I wanted to get more involved with the paper. I became the Opinions Section Editor for the first semester, leading me to become the News Section Co-Editor for t...

Jacob Feuerstein
Opinions Co-Editor

Jacob Feuerstein

Major: Political Science, Economics '22 Jacob joined the paper in his first semester at Bucknell and wrote a number of articles, one of which successfully pressured the school administration to rename a room dedicated to Les Moonves, who was accused of sexual misconduct in his role as Chief Executive of CBS. Jacob continues to contribute to the paper and edit opinion articles....

Griffin Perrault
Print Managing Co-Editor

Griffin Perrault

Major: Economics and History '22 I originally joined the paper my freshman year as a writer for the opinions section, eventually becoming an opinions editor, and am now on my third semester as a Print Managing Editor for the paper.

Jess Kaplan
Print Managing Co-Editor

Jess Kaplan

Major: English Literature and Political Science '21 Jess joined The Bucknellian as an opinions writer her freshman year. Since then, she has been News Content Editor, Opinions Editor and is now Print Managing Editor! She is excited to finish her senior year at The Bucknellian! 

Alex Iannone
Graphics Manager and Print Presentation Director

Alex Iannone

Major: Film and Media Studies '22 Alex joined The Bucknellian in Spring 2019 as a Special Features Editor. She has since become the Graphics Manager and is now the Print Presentation Director as well. She greatly enjoys the opportunity to be creative in an organizational context as well as to practice her leadership skills.

Riley DeBaecke
Photography Co-Editor

Riley DeBaecke

Major: Managing for Sustainability, English--Literary Studies '23 I joined The Bucknellian in my first semester at Bucknell as a photographer, and I have since served as photography co-editor and assistant photography co-editor. I look forward to resuming my position as co-editor this spring with Maddie and helping out my fellow staff with article ideas and content!...

Bridgette Simpson
Satire Co-Editor

Bridgette Simpson

Major: Creative Writing and Spanish '23 I really enjoy getting to learn a lot in a leadership role while doing something I love, and working with Liz has been super fun this year! 

Liz Whitmer
Satire Co-Editor

Liz Whitmer

Major: Political Science '23 The best part about working on the Bucknellian has been working with Bridgette as we come up with fun and creative ideas for our writers. We are always so impressed by the way they will bring our ideas to life!

Nick DeMarchis
Opinions Co-Editor

Nick DeMarchis

Major: Computer Engineering '22 After writing occasionally for both the satire and opinions section of the Bucknellian, Nick began contributing regularly to the opinions section in the fall of 2020, especially on topics of national politics and campus policies. He’s excited to begin helping other writers grow in their skills of analyzing current events, forming relevant opinions, and concisely ...

Tim Carroll
Web Managing Editor/Web Presentation Director

Tim Carroll

Major: Political Science & Economics '22 Tim joined the Bucknellian in the Fall of 2019, taking on many of the responsibilities of running the newspaper’s website. He is now the Web Managing Editor. He loves being involved at Bucknell and sees his role on the Bucknellian as a great opportunity to gain new skills and leadership experience, and to help make Bucknell a better and more engage...

Kaitlin Bonacci
Editor-in-Chief 

Kaitlin Bonacci

Major: Mathematical Economics '21 After joining The Bucknellian as a News Layout Editor her sophomore year, Kaitlin has spent time bouncing back and forth between Print Presentation Director and News Layout Editor. Her favorite part of The Bucknellian is all of the amazing people she has met and early Thursday morning Starbucks runs with Alexis. She is excited to finish her senior year as EIC a...