EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Piper Kearney is a junior studying English & Creative Writing and Journalism. She works as an Editorial Assistant at the University of Iowa Press, and in her free time, enjoys eating sushi and listening to rain sounds.

MANAGING EDITOR

Aasrith Veerapaneni is a Third year student hailing from South Windsor, Connecticut, majoring in Theatre Arts and English at UIowa. Outside of editing, he also has a over a dozen Stage Management credits at Iowa and professionally. He loves all types of writing and art, especially things that tell real stories, and is excited to work with this new opportunity.

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR

Grace is a second-year student at the University of Iowa studying Journalism and Mass Communications and English and Creative writing on the publishing track. Grace is from Iowa City, is a digital producer at The Daily Iowan, and is a member of Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her younger brothers, and walking her dogs!

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR

Eleanor Granstrom is a sophomore from Evanston, IL majoring in English & Creative Writing with a certificate in Sustainability. When she’s not reading for class, she can be found watching Dimension20, cross stitching, or daydreaming about baking.

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR

Addison Paulsen is a third-year studying English & Creative Writing and Journalism & Mass Communication with a minor in Cinema. She enjoys reading a variety of books, watching true crime documentaries, and traveling to different national parks.

SOCIA MEDIA MANAGER

Jordan Vander Werf is an English and Creative Writing major from Monroe, IA. When she’s not in class, she can be found drinking a coffee at Prairie Lights or walking along the Iowa River.

WEB EDITOR

Kylie Foerster is a sophomore studying English and Creative Writing on the Publishing track with a minor in Media Management from Orange County, California. When she’s not working on Catharsis, you can find her at a coffee shop, reading, or working a shift as a tour guide.

COVER DESIGNER

Jessica Pfeifer (she/her) is a second-year Theatre Arts and English & Creative Writing major who appreciates the little things in life! She is also the Web Designer for Orlando and works as a Production Assistant at Hancher Auditorium. In her free time, you might find her junk journaling in her hammock or birdwatching by the river.

CONFESSION DESIGNER

Jaiden McCormick is a junior majoring in Journalism, with a minor in Art and a certificate in Writing. She loves crafting, reading and writing, going on long walks, and is always down for a good yoga, Pilates, or barre class.

TYPESET DESIGNER

Roan Johnson is a fourth-year studying English & Creative Writing with a minor in Media Management. They love biking and bird watching, and when they aren't reading he's taking care of his plants.

ASSISTANT TYPESET DESIGNER

Riley Shell moved from the Colorado mountains to study English and creative writing on the publishing track. She adores reading beside rainy windows and playing complex board games with her friends.