THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
OPINION
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Introducing your opinion staff
OPINION EDITOR
Michael is a Topeka junior in journalism and political science. After spending a semester abroad in Germany, he has come to greatly appreciate stores open past 8 p.m. and Mexican food. Some day he hopes to return to pursue a career as a foreign correspondent or to open an El Mezcal.
EDITORIAL EDITOR
Caitlin is a Lenexa senior majoring in English-creative writing and women's studies. She spends her time wondering why this is her sixth semester on The Kansan despite the fact that she's not a journalism major. Recently, a homeless person told her she had the map of Ireland on her face.
CAITLIN THORNBRUGH
OPINION COLUMNISTS
Dan is a Topeka senior majoring in economics. His column, "From the Top of the Hill," will focus on economic and political issues that impact Lawrence, the University and its student body.
Ben is a senior majoring in political science. His column, "Liberal Loudmouth," takes a somewhat serious, somewhat cheaky, always progressive take on both national and state politics. Also, he really loves attention.
Sai is a Topeka senior majoring in neurobiology. He writes the "Sai the Science Guy," column, which centers around medical and scientific topics. He is involved in research of the molecular mechanisms of cancer at the University and intends on pursuing a career in medical research after graduation.
Alex is a junior majoring in creative writing. "Under Observation", is a column in which things are observed and then those observations are noted in column form. Sometimes there will be jokes.
Josh is a Great Bend junior studying journalism and English. In his free time; he is also a writer, composer, and amateur theologian. "Read Religiously," examines big issues about faith and their collision with art, pop culture and the University.
ALEXANDRA ESPOSITO
Josie is a Macau, China, junior majoring in journalism. This is her first semester on The Kansan, and she will be writing a column called "International Insight." She is writing to share her international perspective.
Richelle is a Columbia, Ill., senior, majoring in journalism. This fall she will be writing a column called "Things of Relevance." In past semesters she has worked as a correspondent and a columnist for The Kansan. She plans to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.
Chet is a senior majoring in political science and writing a column called "The Right Idea." He is a conservative Republican who believes in preserving capitalism, the constitution and a strong military. This is what has made the United States the wealthiest, freest and strongest country in the world.
Tyler is a sophomore majoring in political science. Last year, he ran for the Kansas House of Representatives in the 28th district. His column will take the same name and topic of his Kansan.com blog from the spring, answering the question: "What's the Matter in Kansas?"
company, but somehow he ended up in college. (His mid-life crisis should be amazing.) He plans on using his humor column to wage psychological warfare on his personal enemies.
Alexandra is a sophomore majoring in journalism and film. She spent her summer studying fashion at Parsons, The New School for Design in New York. Her fashion column, "The Hemline", is inspired by KU students' personal styles and trends seen around campus.
Lauren is a senior majoring in sociology. In "Queerly Speaking", she plans to go through anything and everything sex from GLBTIQ subject material, to university life and sex, to the supposedly mysterious female orgasm.
Emily is a sophomore major ing in journalism. She will be writing a column called, "Pursuit of Healthfulness," which is full of observations, experiences, and research on how to help the body work optimally. It isn't about restriction or deprivation, but rather about how to enjoy living a healthy lifestyle! So take a bite...
NICOLAS ROESLER
Nicolas is a Denver junior majoring in journalism. He is writing a column called "The L," that is about local events in Lawrence. He is a third-generation Jayhawk, and also played football for the University of Kansas his freshman year.
Kelly is an Overland Park sophomore majoring in journalism and political science. She wants to use her column, "Human to Human," and her passion for human rights education to connect KU students to social justice locally and around the world.
BRETT PHILLIPPE
Britt is a sophomore in creative writing. He will be writing a column titled "What Grinds My Gears," about things that piss him off. Other than that he likes to just hang out and live for God.
Zack is a Shawnee freshman. When he isn't frantically adjusting to college life, he can probably be spotted out on a run somewhere in Lawrence.
CORRESPONDENT COLUMNISTS
Melissa is a senior majoring in creative writing. She has participated in various religions, and experimented with many lifestyles. Her column, "Coloring Outside the Lines,"addresses the diversity of the student body and how the campus can embrace it as a unified community.
Taylor is a junior from Wichita. She is major ing in secondary English education with an endorsement in English for speakers of other languages. She loves to read, cook, and play computer games.
Angelique is a Topeka senior. Unfortunately, she is a pretty boring person. She likes to read and write and commentate her way through life. She loves to argue and always has something to say about what's going on in the world. Wonder why she's a columnist?
Trent is a Girard sophomore majoring in journalism and history. Because of this, he could tell you about how his town was once home to America's largest weekly newspaper, provided he's not golfing or questioning life as a die-hard Royals fan. Trent is entering his first year with the Kansan.
JONATHAN SHORMAN
Jonathan is a McPherson sophomore majoring in journalism. This is his second semester with the Kansan.
EDITORIAL WRITERS
JOSH GOETTING
Josh is a Leavenworth law student. He received his undergraduate degrees from
the University in political science and East Asian languages and cultures. He is also a member of the United States Marine Corps.
Alex is a Prairie Village senior majoring in his history and English. He has written for the Editorial Board for the past three semesters, covering Student Senate, technology and local and state political issues.
Kara is a sophomore in chemical engineering. She is originally from Manhattan, KS and enjoyed writing and editing for her high school newspaper. She looks forward to this year and the opportunity to work with KU students.
Clayton is a junior majoring in journalism. His previous semester as a correspondent was his first on The Kansan. After college, he hopes to find work in the field of technology, science or politics, with a focus on broadcast journalism.
Brett is a sophomore majoring in journalism and English. As an Editorial Writer for the Kansan, he will bring a fresh view on everyday topics, built on simplicity and common sense. He is also optimistic when he approaches every issue, but still realistic.