Who we are

Editor-in-Chief

Keanna Peña
Keanna Peña '25 is the Editor-in-Chief of the Muhlenberg Weekly. She is an English and Creative Writing major with a minor in Dance. She is passionate about informing the student body and sharing her creative writing.

Managing Editor

Matthew Baresh
Matthew '25 is a double major in Biology and French & Francophone Studies. When he's not in class or writing for the Weekly, he is usually swimming, playing volleyball, listening to brat or rewatching all the Hunger Games movies.

Managing Editor

Shinam Hussain
Shinam ‘25 is a political science and sociology major at Muhlenberg. She is immensely excited to be apart of the Weekly staff! When she isn’t writing, she can be found reading a book or watching a comfort show with her favorite fast food!

Copy Editor

Harry Glicklin
Harry Glicklin '26 is a media & communication and English double major who is absolutely jazzed to be both a Copy Editor and a writer for The Muhlenberg Weekly. Outside of ~the office~, Harry is a member of the Muhlenberg AcaFellas, Hillel and the WMUH Allentown radio station.

News Editor

Amy Swartz
Amy Swartz ‘26 is an English & creative writing and political science double major. She is a General Editorial Assistant, and is thrilled to be a part of such an amazing organization! Outside of the Weekly, you can always find her reading a new book, updating her Spotify playlists, or rewatching an episode of New Girl!

Assistant News Editor

Alexandra Downey
Alexandra Downey ’27 is an English & Creative Writing and Media & Communication double major. She is incredibly excited to be an assistant news editor! She enjoys playing tennis, rereading her favorite YA books, and showing off pictures of her dogs.

Arts & Culture Editor

Samantha Tempkin
Samantha Tempkin ‘25 is a theatre and media & communication double major and is thrilled to be joining the Weekly’s staff as an Assistant News Editor! She is also the co-president of KPC, Muhlenberg’s K-Pop club. When she is not writing for the paper, Sam loves singing, dancing, listening to music, seeing Broadway shows, watching Marvel movies, and hanging out with friends!

Arts & Culture Editor

Shaiyan Feisal
Shaiyan Feisal '26 is a neuroscience major with a minor in public health. She enjoys writing news and arts & culture pieces to highlight the various voices among the student body and show the variety of commodities Muhlenberg has to offer. When she isn't writing, she enjoys reading murder mystery novels and painting.

Asst. Arts & Culture Editor

Emma Northrop
Emma Northrop '27 is a History and English major at Muhlenberg. She loves writing for the Weekly, and is immensely excited to be the assistant editor of Arts & Culture! When not at the Weekly, she loves reading her favorite fantasy novels, visiting the Farmer's Market, and scrapbooking.

Campus Voices Editor

Megan Hansen
Megan Hansen '26 is an opinion editor and writer studying film, theater, and writing. She is very excited to be working on the Weekly staff, helping to amplify the voices of her fellow classmates. You may also find her working behind the scenes with the Muhlenberg Theater Association, writing and directing short films, or even on a volleyball court in the fieldhouse on a random Tuesday night!

Asst. Campus Voices Editor

Emily Nally
Emily Nally ‘27 is an English and creative writing major with a minor in English literature. She is an assistant editor for the Campus Voices section and is so excited to be a part of such an immersive organization on campus. Outside of the Weekly, you can find Emily rereading "Little Women," binge watching "Gilmore Girls," or being really cool practicing her flute and guitar.

Sports Editor

Evan Schlotterbeck
Evan is a media and communication major minoring in creative writing and journalism with a passion for sports writing as well as soccer, being outdoors and spending time with close friends and family. He is eager to continue learning about and tinkering with writing while learning from the talented Weekly staff.

Assistant Sports Editor

Penelope Schneider
Penelope '25 is pursuing a major in Business Marketing and Management, with a minor in Music. She plans to attend law school after completing her undergraduate studies. When she's not attending classes or contributing to the Weekly, you'll find her playing guitar, engaging in sports, or experimenting in the kitchen.

Layout Editor

Almarah Urman
Almarah ‘26 is a media & communication and theatre double major with a minor in creative writing and journalism. When not working on the paper, you can find them working with the Muhlenberg Theatre Association or the Muhlenberg Comedy Association. Occasionally they have time to watch any Spider-Man movie.

Photo Editor

Kira Bretsky
Kira Bretsky ‘27 is an anthropology major from Santa Monica, CA. She enjoys classic novels, classic rock, and sports photography. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ team photographer Jon Soohoo followers her on Instagram.

Photo Editor

Maddie Ciliento
Maddie Ciliento '25 is a theatre and dance major, and is so excited to be returning to the Weekly as a photo editor. She loves to do arts and portrait photography all around campus. Some of the other things she's involved with on Campus are Songsycle, ArtCo, MTA, MDA, and running her own photography business!

Business Manager

Simone Dutton
Simone Dutton 25' is a theater, business administration, and history triple major at Muhlenberg. She is the new advertising manager for the Weekly and is excited to bring new and exciting things to the weekly. She is also a marketing Intern for Muhlenberg's dinning hall and works with the tour guide program as a member of the executive board.

Faculty Advisor

Sara Vigneri

Sara is a lecturer in Muhlenberg’s media & communication department and creative writing & journalism minor. She has served as The Weekly’s adviser since 2016.

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