Meet the Staff

Tae Hong, Editor-in-Chief

What is your biggest regret?
My biggest regret is leaving the house on the day before Halloween, Saturday, October 30th, 2021.

If you created your own country, what would it be called?
Newton South High School because I rule this place already ?‍♀️

Describe yourself in three words. 
Hot hot hot

Abby Hepner, Editor-in-Chief

What is your biggest regret?
Attending Newton South High School

If you created your own country, what would it be called?
Heplandia

Describe yourself in three words.
Comedic, quick-witted, snide

Leah Blum, Editor-in-Chief

What is your biggest regret?
I have no regrets in life :))) (other than having a twin, but I guess that’s not really my fault).

If you created your own country, what would it be called?
The Land of Leah

Describe yourself in three words.
Cooler than you 

Kamar Burris-Khan, Managing Editor of Sports

What is your biggest regret?
Joining Denebola

If you created your own country, what would it be called?
Kamar’s country 

Describe yourself in three words.
adh(d)

Miles Pearlman, Managing Editor of Sports

What is your biggest regret?
When I didn’t stay silent during silent reading that one time—sorry Mrs. Fox. 

If you created your own country, what would it be called? 
Bikini Bottom. I gotta show some love to the greatest TV show of all time.

Describe yourself in three words. 
Trusting the process

Liam Healy, Managing Editor of Graphics

What is your biggest regret?
My answer to “describe yourself in three words”

If you created your own country, what would it be called?
Ireland

Describe yourself in three words. 
Lit Crazy Movie

Raj Brodie, Managing Editor of Graphics

What is your biggest regret?
There’s a pizza place in New Jersey that has a challenge that involves eating an XXL Pizza to win a T-Shirt. I foolishly convinced myself that attempting this challenge was a good idea and an hour and a half later I was limping out of the restaurant about to puke my guts out. I did get my T-Shirt though.

If you created your own country, what would it be called? 
Hidden Leaf Village

Describe yourself in three words. 
My three words would be that I “Speak My Mind” however I never really mind what I speak.

Jillie McLeod, Managing Editor of Opinions

What is your biggest regret?
My biggest regret at this very moment is the 20 minutes I wasted trying to think of an answer to this question. 

If you created your own country, what would it be called? 
If I created my own country, I would call it “the Lands of Cloud Nine” as a little (misspelled) nod to my last name. I would hope that the country would live up to its name and the citizens of The Lands of Cloud Nine would hold onto a constant sense of well-being and good vibes.

Describe yourself in three words. 
Living, laughing, loving

Sammy McClintock, Managing Editor of Features

What is your biggest regret?
Signing up for Spanish

If you created your own country, what would it be called? 
Samland

Describe yourself in three words. 
Tall glass ofwater

Lily Smith, Managing Editor of News

What is your biggest regret?
Befriending Abby 

If you created your own country, what would it be called? 
Coconut

Describe yourself in three words. 
Lit. Crazy. Movie.

Julia Arboleda, Managing Editor of News

What is your biggest regret?
Going to Newton South

If you created your own country, what would it be called? 
Julianation

Describe yourself in three words. 
Duck, duck, goose

Ian Brenner, Managing Editor of Arts & Pop Culture

What is your biggest regret?
Not convincing my parents to get a dog

If you created your own country, what would it be called? 
Inia

Describe yourself in three words. 
Charismatic, athletic and funny

Samuel Lee, Faculty Adviser

Most Dangerous Experience: Once, after a large dinner, I lifted my shirt to show the wife my extended belly, prompting her to say that I was “getting a bit chubby.” I replied, “your mom’s getting a bit chubby!” Would not recommend.

Animal he’d turn into: One of those whale sharks that you see in the Georgia Aquarium—I live for the excitement that everyone greets those things for just showing up.

Favorite TV Show to Binge: High School Musical the Musical the Series! Olivia Rodrigo can do no wrong.