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\n Jiwoo Kim, Art Editor\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Jiwoo<\/span> Kim is a sophomore from upstate New York majoring in Psychology on the pre-med track. He enjoys drawing and painting, earning national recognition from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. He is particularly interested in the intersection of psychiatric treatment and the community that the arts foster, and he is excited to see everyone’s art and creative expression! In his free time, Jiwoo<\/span>\u00a0likes to draw, read manga, and arrange a cappella pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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\n Vivian Ng, Art Editor\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Vivian is a junior from San Francisco studying Biochemistry! She is drawn to art of all forms. Her art has been featured in multiple Literary and Art Magazines, including The Palaver Issue 14. She looks forward to the creative works from the USC student body!<\/div>\n
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\n Adelina Babbit, Digital Editor\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Adelina Babbit is a Sophomore from Richmond, Virginia, majoring in Political Science on the pre-law track. She is interested in visual storytelling and exploring the intersection between politics and art. In her free time, she loves experimenting with new art mediums, spending time in nature, and listening to music. She is excited to facilitate Palaver\u2019s<\/em> social media presence and connect artists in the USC community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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\n Gabi Probst, Media Editor\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Gabi Probst is a sophomore majoring in Narrative Studies. She grew up in Florida and moved to Austin, Texas at 14. There, she honed her passion for stories in every medium. Her short film placed 2nd nationally in its category in the Student Television Network Challenge, and she placed 1st in her district in UIL Literary Criticism. Gabi enjoys attending film festivals and reading Stephen King. She\u2019s thrilled to see thought-provoking works of all kinds from the USC community and to help showcase them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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\n Nysa Jain, Poetry Editor\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Nysa Jain is a freshman from Mumbai, India majoring in Behavioral Economics and Psychology. She is a published author of a poetry book called unrestrained<\/em> and is passionate about writing and editing poetry, mental health, and sustainability. She is a Dornsife Ambassador at USC and is involved in various clubs including SC Outfitters, the American Marketing Association, The Consulting Consortium, the Economics Association, Omikron Delta Epsilon, Environmental Student Assembly, and the Student Sustainability Committee. Her hobbies include reading psychological thrillers, listening to pop, rap, and alternative music, hiking, and cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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\n Sisi Li, Poetry Editor\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Sisi Li is a junior studying English Literature as well as Public Relations. She cares deeply about practicing and exploring creative expression in various artistic forms. Besides writing and editing for Descent Magazine<\/em>, her work has also appeared in dadakuku<\/em>, Eunoia Review<\/em>, Aster Lit<\/em>, and elsewhere. When she can, Sisi likes to read, dance, make videos, and play sudoku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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\n Kavya Benush, Prose Editor\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Kavya Benush is a freshman pursuing a B.S. in Legal Studies with a minor in Narrative Structure. She loves music, poetry, prose, and dance. At Palaver<\/em>, Kavya eagerly explores the ways in which art connects USC\u2019s community. In her free time, she enjoys writing poetry, singing in her rock band, and exploring Los Angeles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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\n Izzy Lanstra, Prose Editor\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Izzy Lanstra is a freshman from Pasadena, California, majoring in Writing for Screen and Television. Her work has received national recognition in the Outstanding Screenplays TV Pilot Competition and the ScreenCraft TV Pilot Competition for her original pilot, Divine Deception<\/em>. Passionate about crafting stories that blend humor and heart, she gravitates toward dramedy and satirical writing. She\u2019s excited to join the Palaver<\/em> community and looks forward to engaging with the creative voices of the Trojan community. In her free time, Izzy enjoys writing, drawing, watching sitcoms, and enjoying a refreshing boba milk tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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\n Mckinley Huffman, Editor-in-Chief\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Mckinley Huffman is a sophomore from Chicago studying music industry at the Thornton School of Music. She is passionate about literature, art, and music, and looks forward to highlighting student creativity through Palaver. In her spare time, she enjoys going to concerts, playing guitar, and exploring the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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\n Krishna Narayanamurti, Faculty Managing Editor\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Krishna Narayanamurti is an Instructor in the Thematic Option Honors Program, and he is thrilled to be working with this talented group of TO student editors! Krishna holds a PhD in Literature and Creative Writing, a Graduate Certificate in Religious Studies, and a Master of Professional Writing from USC. He also holds a Master of Arts in English from California State University, Northridge. He is a prose editor at Indicia Literary Arts Journal<\/em> and a former editor for USC’s Gold Line Press. His essays, articles, and poems have appeared in LAist<\/em>, Killing the Buddha,<\/em> The Brazenhead Review<\/em>, and elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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Faculty Managing Editor Emeritus & Special Advisor<\/strong>
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\n Past Editors\n <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Founding Editors\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Marisa Caddick, Founding Poetry Editor<\/p>\n

Danielle Collins, Founding Fiction Editor<\/p>\n

Bowen Du, Founding Poetry Editor<\/p>\n

Matthew Fresolone, Founding Media Editor<\/p>\n

Shirley (Yumeng) He, Founding Art Editor<\/p>\n

Jordan Kessler, Founding Media Editor<\/p>\n

Brooke Schneider, Founding Art Editor<\/p>\n

Rennie Svirnovskiy, Founding Fiction Editor<\/p>\n

Joanna Velez, Founding Digital Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Former Editors\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Cameryn Baker, Former Poetry Editor<\/p>\n

Maggie Bowen, Former Digital Editor<\/p>\n

Pierson Carlsen, Former Media Editor<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Dassow, Former Poetry Editor<\/p>\n

Naya Dukkipati, Former Poetry Editor<\/p>\n

Janette Fu, Former Prose Editor<\/p>\n

Sophia Hammerle, Former Poetry Editor<\/p>\n

Jonathan Hayden, Former Poetry Editor<\/p>\n

Anya Jim\u00e9nez, Former Poetry Editor<\/p>\n

Grace Kim, Former Poetry Editor<\/p>\n

Julia Lin, Former Art Editor<\/p>\n

Nancy Liu, Former Digital Editor<\/p>\n

Luisa Luo, Former Prose Editor<\/p>\n

Maude Malone, Former Media Editor<\/p>\n

Enrique Martinez III, Former Digital Editor<\/p>\n

Holly McCauley, Former Prose Editor<\/p>\n

Sabrina Niu, Former Art Editor<\/p>\n

Nikki Ramsy, Former Fiction Editor<\/p>\n

Murleve Roberts, Former Prose Editor<\/p>\n

Angela Rong, Former Media Editor<\/p>\n

Stella Schabel, Former Digital Editor<\/p>\n

Rohan Srinivasan, Former Fiction Editor<\/p>\n

Sara Sturek, Former Poetry Editor<\/p>\n

Gabe Tolson, Former Art Editor<\/p>\n

Lauren Trujillo, Former Digital Editor<\/p>\n

Aylish Turner, Former Media Editor<\/p>\n

William Wang, Former Media Editor<\/p>\n

Leila Yi, Former Prose Editor<\/p>\n

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