2024-2025 staff
Executive Officers
Nafeesa Mohid
she/her
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
3rd Year at NTR, Data Science Major
"I joined NTR because I loved designing! I was able to take part in designing our 2023 and 2024 edition and I'm super excited for our coming year!"
IG: @nafeesa.faria
Maia Pacini
she/her
MANAGING EDITOR
2nd Year at NTR, Tech Comms Major
"Since my major focuses on business/STEM writing, I wanted to be in a student org that is highly creative to balance things out."
IG: @is_it_maia
Riley Nevarez
she/her
COPY CHIEF
English and Tech Comm Major
"I joined NTR because I love to edit and read."
IG: @ksj.riley
Ella Caine
she/her
ONLINE EDITOR (WRITERS)
Literature Major
"I joined NTR to fulfill my dream of being a nerdy English student before I start law school in the fall!"
IG: @ella_caine_
Richie Magnia
he/him
ONLINE EDITOR (SITE), ASSISTANT POETRY EDITOR
Creative Writing & Media Arts Major
"I joined NTR because I love being able to work with writers to make their work the best it can be!"
IG: @richiemagnia
CK Peebler
they/them
DESIGN DIRECTOR
2nd Year at NTR, Literature Major
"I joined NTR because art is one of the most inspiring and powerful forces in the world and I'm grateful to be part of showcasing others' passions."
IG: ckpeebler
Marcie Martinez
he/him
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Writing and Rhetoric Major
"I joined NTR to be part of an amazing project that uplifts creative students!"
IG: @loser.coded
Theo Johnson
he/him
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Major
"I joined North Texas Review as the Events Director to blend my passion for the arts with organizing creative, community-focused events".
IG: @theo_johnson03
Publicity & Design Staff
Shelby Wells
she/her
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR, STAFF WRITER
English and Journalism Major
"I joined NTR because I love to write and wanted to get involved in an org with like-minded people! Outside of NTR, I like to thrift, play games, hike, and watch movies. I'm super excited to see how this year goes for NTR!"
IG: @srwellz
Reina Moore
she/her
ASSISTANT PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
2nd Year at NTR, Graphic Design Major
"I joined NTR to practice designing outside of classes and become more involved with UNT!"
IG: @r3ina.moore
Eva Thor
she/her
ASSISTANT PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
2nd Year at NTR
Writing and Rhetoric Major, PoliSci Minor
"I joined NTR because I was interested in the process of publishing and wanted to use my skills to help creative people!"
IG: @thor_ava3
C.K. Peebler
they/them
DESIGN DIRECTOR
2nd Year at NTR, Literature Major
"I joined NTR because art is one of the most inspiring and powerful forces in the world and I'm grateful to be part of showcasing others' passions."
IG: ckpeebler
Genesis Juarez
she/her
ASSISTANT DESIGN DIRECTOR
2nd Year at NTR
Creative Writing & Education Major
"I joined NTR because I enjoyed hearing others talk about it and it allowed me to express things that I'm interested in helping others in the process!"
IG: gennyjuarez_
MaKenzie Givan
any pronouns
ASSISTANT DESIGN DIRECTOR
Digital and Print Journalism Major
"I joined NTR because it seemed like the perfect place to meet other creative people!"
IG: @givanacamera
Editorial Staff
Alessandra Garza
she/her
ART DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT DESIGN DIRECTOR
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies Major
"I joined NTR to explore more design practices and learn about publication processes. The creative things I like to do include drawing, reading, writing, and listening to music."
IG: @gakkey_artz
Alejandro Garza-Laínez
MUSIC DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT NON-FICTION EDITOR
Linguistics Major
"I joined NTR because I love literature and wanted to get more experience working for a lit mag since I would love to pursue this work as my career."
IG: @alejandro_allegro
Helen Saunders
she/they
POETRY EDITOR
English Major with Communications and Business Minors
"I love to read, watch films, and go on adventures with friends. I've been published in the North Texas Review twice before!"
IG: @helansandles
Richie Magnia
he/him
ONLINE EDITOR (SITE), ASSISTANT POETRY EDITOR
Creative Writing & Media Arts Major
"I joined NTR because I love being able to work with writers to make their work the best it can be!"
IG: @richiemagnia
Alex Briggs
PROSE EDITOR
2nd Year at NTR, Creative Writing Major
"I joined NTR because I have a passion for literature and hope to someday become a book editor and author."
IG: @allie_oop16
Jackie Frazier
she/her
ASSISTANT FICTION EDITOR
Creative Writing Major
"I joined NTR because I am deeply passionate about writing and hope to pursue a career within the publishing industry in the future. I think the arts are a very valuable aspect of our lives, and I hope to help uplift writers and artists by giving their work some well-deserved love!
IG: @bunniechai_
Ruby Aldana
she/her
ASSISTANT FICTION EDITOR, STAFF WRITER
Writing and Rhetoric Major
"I joined NTR because I enjoy all things reading and writing. NTR gives me the opportunity to collaborate with writers and others who enjoy writing and the publishing process!"
Staff Writers
Ella Caine
she/her
ONLINE EDITOR (WRITERS)
Literature Major
"I joined NTR to fulfill my dream of being a nerdy English student before I start law school in the fall!"
IG: @ella_caine_
Richie Magnia
he/him
ONLINE EDITOR (SITE), ASSISTANT POETRY EDITOR
Creative Writing & Media Arts Major
"I joined NTR because I love being able to work with writers to make their work the best it can be!"
IG: @richiemagnia
Mizneh Alam
she/her
STAFF WRITER, EVENTS COMMITTEE
English Major
"I joined NTR because I wanted to connect with others who had similar interests to me (reading and writing)."
IG: @miz_alam
Shelby Wells
she/her
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR, STAFF WRITER
English and Journalism Major
"I joined NTR because I love to write and wanted to get involved in an org with like-minded people! Outside of NTR, I like to thrift, play games, hike, and watch movies. I'm super excited to see how this year goes for NTR!"
IG: @srwellz
Ruby Aldana
she/her
ASSISTANT FICTION EDITOR, STAFF WRITER
Writing and Rhetoric Major
"I joined NTR because I enjoy all things reading and writing. NTR gives me the opportunity to collaborate with writers and others who enjoy writing and the publishing process!"
Paige Janner
she/her
STAFF WRITER
Creative Writing Major
"I joined NTR as a way to make new friends and start my journey in becoming a published writer."
IG: @hells_greatest
Kylie Wallace
she/her
STAFF WRITER
English Major, Photography Minor
"I joined NTR because I love writing and want to share that with others!"
IG: @kylieonearth
Santiago Alexander
he/him
STAFF WRITER
Creative Writing Major
"I can't wait to see how NTR grows & changes over the next year! In my free time I'm a big movie and television (professional binge watcher :P)"
IG: @arupeon
Events Committee
Theo Johnson
he/him
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Major
"I joined North Texas Review as the Events Director to blend my passion for the arts with organizing creative, community-focused events".
IG: @theo_johnson03
Kennedy Baird-Thomas
she/her
EVENTS COMMITTEE
English Major
Public Health and Pre-Law Minors
"I like jazz music, collaging, and classic literature. This is my first year at UNT, and I am also pursuing a public health minor and in pre-law!"
IG: kenkaymaerie
Lejhin Mason
she/her
EVENTS COMMITTEE
Advertising & Branding Strategies Major
"I wanted to get involved in extracurriculars that felt right for me!"
Mizneh Alam
she/her
STAFF WRITER, EVENTS COMMITTEE
English Major
"I joined NTR because I wanted to connect with others who had similar interests to me (reading and writing)."
IG: @miz_alam
Veda Kolipakula
she/her
EVENTS COMMITTEE
Computer Science Major
"I joined NTR because I wanted to contribute to a community of like-minded creatives."
IG: @veda.kolipakula
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