Current Editorial Board
Managing Editor (2025)
Cody J. Roberts [he/him/his] (M.A) Professor in the CAHSS at CSU Monterey Bay. He brings with him past editorial experience from his alma mater, CSU Chico, where he served as a lead editor of chapbook productions and digital publications. Prof. Roberts is an avid fan of all things poetry and music.
Production Managers (2025)
Sean Tubo [he/him/his], Third-year journalism and media studies major. Vice-president of the campus Literary Arts Journal In the Ords, as well as a staff writer for the campus newspaper the Lutrinae. Sean has a strong passion for research and telling stories.
Raith [they/them/theirs] Third-year creative writing and social justice major. Raith has had a love of writing and storytelling since elementary school and hopes to become a professional editor.
Associate Editors (2025)
Layna Hughes [they/she] Third-year Journalism and Media Studies major and Staff Writer for CSUMB’s digital news outlet the Lutrinae. For Hughes, publication is representation, and they take great pride in helping fellow students find footing in the publishing world. Outside of writing and reporting, they enjoy making collages, playing electric guitar and swimming.
Ellie Millette Third-year Humanities and Communications major with a concentration in Creative Writing and Social Action. She enjoys writing fiction and poetry and aspires to become an author. She has a passion for encouraging others in their writing and channels this into her work as an Associate Editor.
Paige Parker [She/Her/Hers] Third-year Creative Writing and Social Action major at CSUMB. She has a strong passion for writing and art, and employs her experience in the subject to make meaningful contributions to the editorial process. Has a strong commitment to clear and kind communication with others, and works hard to assure everyone’s work is the best it can be.
Chris Stewart [he/him] - Third-year Humanities and Communications student
Jennifer Zavala [she/her] Third year Humanities and Communications major with a concentration in English Subject Matter Prep & a minor in Psychology. Jennifer enjoys drawing, painting, and going to the movies.
Kaelin Navarro [she/her/hers] Second year HCOM major with a concentration in Journalism and media studies at California State Monterey Bay. A lover of film and cats. She spends her free time escaping in books or drawing what inspires her.
Gianna Grammatico [she/her] Third year HCOM major with a concentration in English studies.
Ashlynn Tumbaga Third-year Math and Creative Writing and Social Action double major who is passionate about the intertwining of creativity and logic. Ashlynn sees publication as an expression of humanity in all of its vivid colors. She enjoys the art of storytelling and has a love for writing, music and mathematics.
Social Media & Advocacy (2025)
Natalie Mancinelli [she/her] A third-year Humanities and Communications major with a passion for creativity and connection. You can find Natalie immersed in music, arts and crafts, or in the water, whether a pool or ocean. She is a member of the school’s water polo team and looks forward to utilizing and building upon her background in managing past sports teams’ social media.
Leslie PachecoThird year HCOM major with a concentration in Journalism & Media Studies. She is very passionate about all things music and loves to go to concerts or the beach in her down time.
Josephine Luton [she/her/hers] Second-year Communications major with a minor in Business and radio show host of Jukebox with CSUMB’s radio station [ottermedia]. She brings past marketing and social media experience, along with a passion for creative writing and visual design.
Mikayla Yamatake [She/They] Third-year HCOM major with a concentration in Com Studies.
Jocelyn Corona [she/her] First-year Journalism and Media Studies major.
Nayeon Kim [she/her/hers] Fourth-year English & Global Communication major. An international student from South Korea, has a huge interest in diverse perspectives and loves to read and communicate. Have participated in the Kookmin University International team volunteer program ‘Global Peers’ as a planning team ‘event planner’ and ‘event host’ for 2 semesters. Also, ran the program’s Instagram as a social media team. Usually dedicated to giving ideas and translations.
Victoria Gonzales-Nuñez [she/her] Fourth-year Humanities and Communication major with a concentration in Creative Writing and Social Action.
Yuliana Camacho [she/her] Third-year HCOM major with a concentration in Journalism and media studies at CSU Monterey Bay. She brings past experience handling marketing/social media for a school site in Salinas, CA.
Malia Aleyna (Leynie) Chan Third-year HCOM major with an English Studies concentration. She is often found in her dorm aside from when she needs to leave her cave for sustenance (groceries). However, she does enjoy writing and reading as well as practicing her argumentative and critical thinking skills.
Policy Commissioners (2025)
Alison Erisman [she/her] Second-year Humanities and Communications student. Alison enjoys all things creative and is hopeful to pursue a career in public relations, as she wholeheartedly believes in the need for ethical and responsible communication. When she isn’t writing, Alison can be found thrift shopping for the newest trinket to add to her collection.
Naylea Jarquin [ she/her] Fourth Year Psychology and HCOM student. Naylea has a strong passion for helping those who need the help and encouraging others to keep going despite their past experiences within health. She is a very committed and kind person that has a strong future ahead of her.
Eden Magaña [she/her] Fourth-year Humanities and Communications student with a concentration in Journalism and Media. She is passionate about truth, integrity, and justice with a drive for becoming a legal advocate for those in need.
Sean Carreno HCOM (Pre-Law)
Past Editorial Boards
Production Manager (2023)
Sierra Fishman, Graduating Senior, Humanities & Communication - Journalism and Media Studies
Associate Editors (2023)
Gray Anderson 4th Year, Humanities and Communication - Communication Studies
Gray Anderson enjoys creative writing, literary analysis, and experiencing new things. They are always seeking out new opportunities, and hope to start graduate school in the fall.
Andromeda Davila 3rd Year, Humanities and Communication - Journalism and Media Studies
Andromeda “Dee” Davila is a transgender writer and artist who is passionate about social change, leftist causes, and LGBTQ+ social issues. They are looking towards getting involved in politics and obtaining a master’s degree in the near future. In their spare time, they enjoy cooking, make-up, tending to their plants, and collecting all things Pikachu.
Olivia DeSpain 3rd Year, Humanities and Communication - English and Historical Studies
Olivia DeSpain is from Stockton California. She is majoring in Humanities and Communication with a concentration in English and Historical Studies. She is graduating in the spring of 2024. She enjoys taking photos, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
Max Guerrera
Noah Kozack 3rd Year, Humanities and Communication - Journalism and Media Studies
Noah Kozack enjoys podcasts, documentaries, hearing a good story from anyone that has to share. He competes with the men’s golf team at CSUMB and has a real passion for sports and the nostalgia that goes along with it. He is from Canada and has had the opportunity to take in the differences that come along with living so far away from home.
Jose Luis Lopez 4th Year, Humanities & Communication - English Studies
Jose Luis Lopez likes to write and is a part of many organizations on campus. He also enjoys writing poetry, reviewing films, and writing creative pieces of writing. He aspires to work in the journalism industry. He is also open to working in the film industry.
Branden Padilla 4th Year, Humanities and Communication - Journalism and Media Studies
Elijah Ramos 4th Year, Humanities & Communication - Creative Writing and Social Action
Elijah Ramos likes writing, drawing, and observing all forms of art. Many of his artistic works are a reflection of his passions for social artistry and call for change. He also likes to be on the reviewing, critiquing, and publishing side of art.
Hailey Sanfilippo 2nd Year, Humanities and Communication - English Subject Matter Preparation
Hailey Sanfilippo enjoys all things English, whether reading or writing, and everything in between. She also enjoys crocheting and exploring unique ways of expression. Looking forward she would like to obtain her master's degree to further her educational career and love of English!
Alec Scaroni 4th Year, Humanities and Communication - Journalism and Media Studies
In the past, Alec Scaroni has written op-eds, articles, and multiple creative pieces. He enjoys writing and talking about film, television, and other forms of entertainment. His passion for storytelling is what motivates him to write and work hard.
Ciara Stapp
Christian Zagal 4th Year, Humanities and Communication - Historical Studies
Mr. Zagal enjoys spending time with his family and learning something every day. He hopes one day to come back to CSUMB and Work as a professor. He will start Grad School this upcoming fall.
Associate Editors (2022)
Joseph Denney,
Jacelynn Esteban, Senior, Humanities & Communication- English Studies
Sierra Fishman, Junior, Humanities & Communication - Journalism and Media Studies
Peter Harbist, Senior, Humanities & Communication - History Concentration
Parker Jones, Junior, Humanities & Communication - English Studies Concentration
Kate Kostyuk, Senior, Humanities & Communication - History Concentration
Jacqueline Lopez , Senior, Humanities & Communication - Journalism and Media Studies
Jose Luis Lopez , Junior, Humanities & Communication - English Studies
Deanna Martinez,
Leyna Norris, Junior, Humanities & Communication - Communication Studies
Matthew Novak , Senior, Humanities & Communications - Communications Studies
Eric Regalado, Junior, Humanities & Communication - Communication Studies
Daisy Resendiz , Senior, Social & Behavioral Science- Social History
Gloria Salcido, Junior, Humanities & Communication - Journalism and Media Studies
Jesus Sanchez, Senior, Humanities & Communication - Journalism and Media Studies
Amelia Siqueiros ,
Cora Tyo, Senior, Humanities & Communications - Communications Studies
Ava Weiman, Junior, Humanities & Communication - Communication Studies
Associate Editors (2021)
Vivian Aguilar, Junior, Journalism & Media Studies
Gabriela Albor, Senior, Pre-Law
Fernando Beltran, Junior, Communication Studies
Kyra Heath, Junior, Creative Writing & Social Action
Ashley Hogue, Junior, Humanities & Communications
Jacqueline Lopez, Junior, Journalism & Media Studies
Stella Meadows Senior, English Studies
Ashley Munday, Junior, Humanities & Communications
Kaitlin Price, Senior, English Studies
Ted Robinson, Grad Student, Environmental Science
Bryant Taylor, Senior, Humanities & Communications
Associate Editors (2020)
Alyssa Riley, Senior, Creative Writing and Social Action & Writing and Rhetoric
Anel Escalera, Senior, Journalism & Media Studies
Angela Steele, Senior, Journalism & Media Studies
Jacqueline Lopez, Sophomore, Journalism & Media Studies
Kristen Finley, Senior, Journalism & Media Studies
Larissa Sooter(formerly Matthew Sooter), Junior, Creative Writing and Social Action
Sarah Smith, Senior, Creative Writing and Social Action
Associate Editors (2019)
Jerome Baker, 3rd year student
Darren Bloemker, 4th year student
Ignacio Dominguez, 4th year student
Kristen Finley, 3rd year student
Kendra Garrison, 4th year student
Ilene Gomez, 4th year student
Yesenia Hernandez, 4th year student
Steve Lopez, 4th year student
Joshua Morgan, 4th year student
Alyssa Riley, 3rd year student
Taylor VanSant, 3rd year student
Elisa Wendell, 3rd year student