Gregory Ajose-Martinez - Publicity

Hi, my name is Greg! I'm a sophomore here at F&M and I'm from New York City and the Dominican Republic. I am an intended double major for Public health and English Creative Writing. A fan of music, movies, comics and all superhero related media. I'm excited to add to the Touch Grass magazine share my interest and learn about others.

Lauren Pierce - Publicity

Hi, I’m Lauren! I’m a Freshman with a potential major in English. I’ve always had a deep interest in pop culture in all ways, and viewed taking this class as a love letter to the thing that keeps me connected, creates new friendships, and invites deep late night discussions on the latest season of that trashy reality tv show or that album that left you and your friends in tears. Touch some grass!

Grace D’Angelo - Editorial

Hi, I’m Grace! I’m a Biology major minoring in Spanish and Psychology, though I am so excited to be back in the English atmosphere. Writing has always been a positive outlet for me to express myself and relieve stress. I’m super pumped to get the creative juices flowing and test my ability as a pop culture critic while reviewing the things that I am passionate about! 

Sheldon Shoemorg - Editorial

Hey, my name is Sheldon and I’m a sophomore from Los Angeles, California. I’m intending on majoring in theater and government or English. I love reading, making art, building legos, video games, hiking, mountain biking, listening to all kinds of music, watching bad movies, cooking, baking, and dogs (I really love dogs). I have many special interests that I’m more than willing to write about, and I hope that if you ever read a piece of mine you take something away from it, an observation, a relation, or a feeling that is uniquely yours.

Aliza Coolidge - Editorial

Hello! My name is Aliza and I’m a junior from Allentown, Pennsylvania. I am majoring in environmental studies and minoring in english. I am a big pop culture lover and I love fashion and makeup. I really enjoy sharing my thoughts and opinions on pop culture happenings so I am excited to contribute to this semester's Touch Grass Magazine. In my free time I enjoy watching tv, hanging out with my friends, and cuddling with my gray tabby cat Kevin. 

Alexa Barralaga - Publicity

Hi! My name is Alexa and I am a sophmore here at F&M. As of right now I intend to major  in Biology. I am a huge fan of Spider-man, Drake, anime and trying new foods. I am so excited to be a part of the publicity team for the Touch Grass Magazine and share new creative ideas to make it exciting for everyone!

Nick Zborowski - Production

My name is Nick, and I am a senior. I am taking this class mostly for fun and because I enjoy English classes. I am excited to be a part of this edition of Touch Grass.

Vicaela Salomond - Production

Hi my name is Vicaela.

Mario Zhang - Editorial

Hi! Mario here. I am an international student from China. I am in my junior year studying English creative writing. In my free time, I am a single-player game fanatic who plays and creates Mario and a lot of other games. Though I know little about pop culture, I would try my best to make our work as polished as possible.

Sumi Heffernan - Editorial

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Rochelle Nguyen - Publicity

Hi! My name is Bao Ngoc (Rochelle) and I’m from Vietnam. I am a Creative Writing major who loves diving into philosophical, artistic, and literary conversations. At the same time, I’m also deeply shaped by contemporary pop culture, like music, film, anime, lifestyle, you name it. So this class excites me as a chance for me to explore not just pop culture itself, but also my own evolving reflections on what I consume every day.

Catrina Knox - Production

Hello! I’m Catrina and I’m a senior Biology and Creative writing major with an Africana minor looking to go into veterinary. I am a passionate music listener to all genres and have enjoyed the ability to write about songs that I loved and hated in this class. With so many things to focus on, this project has served as my creative outlet and acted like a ‘break’ in the midst of all my sciences!

Abby Jones - Editorial

Hi! My name is Abby and I’m a junior from Piscataway, NJ double majoring in Sociology and English: Creative Writing. In my free time you can usually find me reading, listening to music, or watching movies with my friends, so I’m super excited to contribute to the Touch Grass team and explore different facets of pop culture through my writing. 

Paula Elguera - Editorial

Hi! My name is Paula and I’m a senior from Maryland majoring in Data Science and minoring in Computer Science. My interests include volleyball, cooking, and anything Argentina. I also love listening to music, spending time with my family and friends, and trying new things whenever I get the chance. I’m not always the most in touch with pop culture, but I think that makes it even more fun to learn about new trends and see what everyone is talking about. I’m excited to bring a fun and different perspective to the Touch Grass team!

Robin Fleury-Steiner - Publicity

Hi! My name is Robin and I’m an intended double major in English Creative Writing and Psychology. During my free time, you can usually find me listening to podcasts or music, bingeing TV shows, and keeping up with the latest news. I’m a huge fan of following current trends, so I’m super excited to dive into pop culture criticism and learn how to share my own perspectives through writing!

Nicholas Lowell - Editorial

Hi! I’m Nicholas, and I’m from Poolesville, Maryland, a town about 40 minutes outside of Washington, D.C. I am a senior majoring in biology and minoring in American studies, and I am also a member of the swim team. I consider myself genre-open rather than genrephobic: according to Spotify, I have listened to more than 150 genres of music. I love talking about music with my family and friends. Outside the realm of pop culture, I enjoy hiking, swimming, and rock climbing to stay fit enough to eat all the sweets I want—whether that means cookies, cupcakes, or mousse cups. Although I am surrounded by pop-culture media, I have relatively little experience writing about it. I am excited to contribute to Touch Grass Magazine

Xavier Espinal - Production

he loves cookies.

Kai Schwartz - Production

Hello Touch Grass readers! I’m from Connecticut and a member of the F&M class of 2027 (a senior). I’m a sociology major and an international studies minor. I’m taking this class purely for fun! I love to talk about the cultural implications of media products that we consume and enjoy. My hobbies include playing Mario Kart, singing, and watching video essays.