Meet The Editors: Nicole Kaminski

Finishing up our meet the editor’s series this semester is Nicole Kaminski! Nicole is a sophomore transfer student from Luther College. She is majoring in English with a concentration in writing. If she’s not working, she spends her free time reading web-novels, listening to music, playing video games, getting bullied by her cat, and reading manhwa. Her major goal is to become a video game writer and spread creativity through her beloved medium. Some of her favorite authors include Rick Riordan, MXTX, and Gwon Gyeoeul.

Meet The Editors: Hannah Tubacki

The next new Jet Fuel Review Editor is Hannah Tubacki! Hannah is a junior at Lewis University majoring in English with a concentration in writing. She hopes to combine her love of writing with a business perspective to bring English creativity to her future in professional business and development. She spends her free time writing, drawing, painting, and finding ways to channel her creativity in challenging and entertaining ways. She loves to try new food and consume any media horror-related. Some of her favorite authors are Edgar Allen Poe, HP Lovecraft, Ray Bradbury, and George Orwell.

Meet The Editors: Catherine Fatigato

Continuing our editor introductions is Catherine Fatigato! Catherine is a Junior at Lewis University majoring in English with a concentration in writing. She aspires to have a career within the publishing field once she completes her Bachelors degree. When she’s not in class she can be found reading one of the many books on her to-be-read list; with some of her favorite authors including, Gayle Forman, Rebecca Ross, and Jeneva Rose.

Meet The Editors: Katharine Svehla

The next new Jet Fuel Review editor is Katharine Svehla! Katharine is a Sophomore at Lewis University. She is majoring in English studies with a concentration in writing and minoring in film studies. She is on the Lewis Women’s Bowling team and loves to listen to music, read, and write. After graduation, she hopes to get her master’s degree and eventually find her place in the film industry as well as publish works for the world to see. Some of her favorite authors include Markus Zusak, Michael Chrichton, and Alexandra Bracken.

Meet the Editors: Kandace Garcia

Continuing with our spring introductions here is Kandace Garcia! Kandace is a senior at Lewis University majoring in English with a concentration in Literature and Language. She is currently employed at the Lewis University’s Writing Center where she mentors fellow students. When not at school, you can find her at the gym, various escape rooms, or binge-watching horror films while cuddling her four dogs. Kandace hopes to further her education in order to reach her goal of becoming an English professor.

Meet the Editors: Kate Goranson

Hello everyone and welcome back! We here at JFR are excited to introduce our new editor for the Spring 2024 semester, starting with Kate Goranson. Kate is a Sophomore majoring in English with a Literature/Language Concentration. She works at the Writing Center during the week and a banquet hall on the weekends. She has been playing violin since 5th grade and has also picked up guitar and singing. During her free time she likes to go to the movies with her friends, nap with her cat, and thrift shop. Some of her favorite authors include Sally Rooney and Madeline Miller.

Meet the Editors: Hannah Smrcka

Hello everyone! Continuing the introductions to our new editors is Hannah Smrcka! Hannah is a Junior at Lewis University majoring in English with a concentration in Literature and Language. They are on the Track and Cross-Country teams for Lewis and enjoy playing piano in their free time. After graduation they hope to get their master’s and certification in coaching to coach collegiate distance running, but they hope to still use their English degree to publish works outside of their main occupation. They feel that studying English betters them as a person every day. Some of their favorite authors include Charles Dickens, Rainbow Rowell, Lauren Fleshman, and Deena Kastor. 

Meet the Editors: Lauren Raimbault

Hello everyone and welcome back! We here at JFR are excited to introduce our new editors! We’ll be starting off with Lauren Raimbault. Lauren is a Lewis University Senior studying English with a concentration in General Writing. She also mentors her peers at the university’s Writing Center. In addition to her academic pursuits, Lauren has played the violin since 2011 and currently serves as Concertmaster for the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra. She also recently began learning bass guitar and plays in her university’s jazz band. When not writing or practicing, she enjoys reading thrillers and fantasy novels, crocheting, and playing video games.

Meet The Editors: Alexandra Martinez

Hello and welcome back, everyone! We at Jet Fuel Review are excited to introduce our newest Prose Editor and Assistant Layout Editor, Alexandra Martinez! Alexandra is a Senior at Lewis University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Professional Writing and Human Resource Management. She is a current member of Psi Chi and is a part of the Women’s Track & Field Team. Throughout her studies at Lewis, she has been a Peer Minister and Writing Center Mentor. She has presented some of her writing in the annual Celebration of Scholarship and has been published in Lewis Voices. In her free time, she likes to be active, spend quality time with loved ones, watch a good show or movie, thrift, and attempt at picking up a new hobby. Alexandra’s options are open but she hopes to become a Technical Writer in some field after graduation, as well as travel and get to experience new things.

Meet The Editors: Alyssa Khuffash

Welcome back, everyone! We all hope the month of March has been treating you well. We at JFR have many new members of our staff for Issue 25 and we’d like to introduce you to one of our newest Prose Editors, Alyssa Khuffash! Alyssa is a Junior at Lewis University majoring in English with a concentration in Writing. She is also minoring in Creative Writing and Theology. She enjoys walking her dog, taking care of her plants, reading, and listening to music. Some of her favorite authors include Katherine Arden, Holly Black, and Madeline Miller. She hopes to improve her writing while at Lewis and apply her skills to her future as a writer.