Antonio Mochmann
Executive EditorAntonio is a senior environmental studies major with a minor in journalism. He has been writing, editing and making layouts for the magazine since his freshman year. He also a tutors at The Writing Center. In his free time, he enjoys logging movies on letterboxd, listening to the same three songs on repeat and taking pictures of deer on campus.
Kaitlyn Schwanemann
Managing EditorKaitlyn is a journalism and sociology major. When she’s not writing or editing for The Press, you can find her playing her guitar, reading and painting. Currently an intern on the diversity verticals team at NBC News, she’s also worked for CNN, Nerdwallet and NBC Miami.
Ali Jacksi
Associate Editor, Graphics EditorAli is a political science major with a minor in journalism. He has a passion for writing, from drafting tweets for his 30 fans to writing culture articles for The Press. In his free time, he enjoys reading and watching movies with a big cup of tea.
Elene Mokhevishvili
Business ManagerElene is a political science major with a minor in journalism. Her passions include writing, watching movies with her suitemates and complaining about things. The Press lets her combine two out of her three passions, what more could a person ask for.
Brian Chen
News EditorBrian is majoring in political science and minoring in professional writing. Since joining The Press, Brian has had the chance to meet an amazing, talented group of people. In his free time, you might find Brian working on his blog, snapping photos with his digicam, or watching the sunset with his roommate while reminiscing about $1 McChickens.
Leanne Pastore
Features EditorLeanne is a journalism major in her senior year at Stony Brook. She enjoys creative writing and photography and is excited to be a part of The Press because it is a fantastic outlet to do both! In her free time, she works as a children’s swimming instructor and enjoys binge-watching reality TV with her mom and spending time with her puggle, Sadie.
Shelly Gupta
Opinions Editor, Music EditorShelly is a biology major with a minor in journalism and marine sciences. She’s on the premed track and works as an EMT and Medical Assistant. She has a passion for healthcare, writing, listening to music, sketching and doing the daily Duotrigordle (think Wordle, but 32 of them all at once). If she’s not in The Press office, you can find her at the Cardiology Clinic or at the beach at sunset!
Liam Hinck
Culture Editor, Satire EditorLiam is a junior journalism student at Stony Brook. He enjoys writing about his interests such as music and anime, and The Press is a great outlet for him to do so. He is eager to proceed further into the journalism field and to keep improving in the numerous aspects of it.
Aman Rahman
Science Editor, Music EditorAman is studying Health Sciences and English with an interest in the medical humanities and public health. He currently works at Stony Brook's Writing Center and has previously interned at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. He is also a poet whose work has appeared in Narrative, Consequence and the anthology, "Dear Human at the Edge of Time."
Kaan Ozcan
Science EditorKaan is a junior, double majoring in biology and journalism. He joined The Press in the spring of 2023 and has been its number one fan since. Interested in a career in science communication, Kaan loves all things science: from astrophysics to mRNA splicing. This semester, Kaan is interning with CNN’s Race & Equality reporting team, and is committed to combating the inequalities in science.
Layne Groom
Lead Copy EditorLayne is a journalism major at Stony Brook who enjoys writing about the music industry. In his free time he enjoys going to concerts, discovering new music, reading essays and has been a competitive fencer for over 10 years.
Keira Ferretti
Copy EditorKeira Ferretti is a third-year journalism major with a concentration in public policy and affairs. She has been working in the journalism field for several years in both professional and academic settings. She spends much of her time studying maps and playing Magic: The Gathering. Keira can be reached at keira.ferretti@stonybrook.edu
Tui Katoanga
Copy EditorTui is a freshman economics student at Stony Brook. He was drawn to the Press and journalism because he sees it as a way of spotlighting important issues from perspectives that don’t often receive mainstream attention. In his free time, he enjoys reading, journaling and watching old sitcoms with his family.
Annabelle Gilman
Graphics EditorAnnabelle is a sophomore at Stony Brook University, majoring in Media/Art/Culture. She enjoys drawing and animation, reading, watching horror movies and going to the beach. Annabelle is eager to use her passion for art to create some really awesome stuff and pursue her interests in graphic design and journalism.
Jane Montalto
OmbudsmanJane is a senior journalism student at Stony Brook. She has been a news intern at WSHU Public Radio. Joining The Press was one of the best decisions she's ever made. She is interested in reporting and design. She can be contacted at jane.montalto@stonybrook.edu.
Rafael Cruvinel
OmbudsmanRafael is a senior journalism major and creative writing and literature minor at Stony Brook. He is interested in longform writing and wants to pursue a career as a narrative journalist. He can be contacted at rafael.fonsecacruvinel@stonybrook.edu.
Sammie Aguirre
OmbudsmanSammie is a sociology student at Stony Brook with a passion for social work. Sammie was immediately drawn to The Press when she met everyone and saw previous publications, and she is excited to continue to work with such a great team.
Sydney Corwin
OmbudsmanSydney is a senior majoring in journalism with a creative writing minor. She has been a student writer for the Dean’s Office in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences as well as a news intern for WSHU Public Radio. She spends her time listening to music and podcasts, reading, taking care of her plants, going to the movies and doing the New York Times crossword.
Marie Lolis
OmbudsmanMarie is a senior journalism major with a History and Hellenic Studies minor. She is excited to collaborate with such a fantastic group of people. In her free time, Marie enjoys all things fandom, listening to music and the school mascot Wolfie.
Jessica Castagna
OmbudsmanJessica is a senior journalism major and creative writing minor at Stony Brook University. She is passionate about print journalism with interests in science writing and culture. She can be reached at castagnajess@gmail.com.
Sophie Beckman
OmbudsmanSophie is a journalism major with a minor in creative writing. She attended meetings for The Press starting her freshman year and fell in love with all of the creativity that goes into the magazine. In her free time she likes to write poetry, read and hang out with her three cats.
Ivan Vuong
OmbudsmanIvan is a journalism minor and a creative writing major with a concentration in fiction. He writes short stories, does digital art on Photoshop, and plays piano. He spends a good bulk of his time memorizing Minecraft trivia.
Naomi Idehen
OmbudsmanNaomi is a Business Management major with a specialization in Marketing. As a first-generation American of both Nigerian and Czech Republican descent, Naomi has spent her life living in both countries before returning to the U.S. She loves design in all forms and will often make random posters in Photoshop. As for her future, she's on her way to being a corporate baddie.
Allison Luna
OmbudsmanAllison is a journalism major with a digital arts minor at Stony Brook. She serves as the entertainment anchor for the Stony Brook Media Group and is an intern for WSHU Public Radio. She’s passionate about photography and has a fondness for all things nerdy. She’s thrilled to have joined the Press team and cannot wait to make memories with them.