The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

2023-2024 Staff

Sarah Burneson
Editor-in-Chief

Sarah Burneson

Hi! My name is Sarah Burneson and I am a sophomore majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Business Administration, along with a Professional Social Media Certificate and an Addiction Services Certificate. Outside of UA, ...

Olivia Kurylo
Correspondent

Olivia Kurylo

Olivia Kurylo is a second-year student majoring in English. She plans to minor in Creative Writing and earn a certificate in Professional Social Media. Olivia hopes to pursue a career in the Publishing and Editing fields. In her...

Liv Ream, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Arts and Entertainment Editor

Liv Ream

Liv Ream is the Arts and Entertainment Editor for the Buchtelite and is majoring in Public Relations. She spends her time writing, painting, and forcing her friends to participate in her experimental horror projects. Liv plans o...

Emily Cathers
Contributor

Emily Cathers

I'm a sophomore, studio art major and a media production minor. I love writing poetry and short stories. I'm a member of ZTV and I have an on-campus job at the Myers School of Art. Writing and art have always been my passion, ...

Olivia Richardson
Layout Editor

Olivia Richardson

Olivia Richardson is majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in Illustration. She hopes to pursue a career in a creative industry, shedding light on human rights issues. She loves fun earrings, listening to music, telling stories,...

Emily Sesto
Opinion Editor

Emily Sesto

Emily Sesto is a sophomore majoring in psychology with a premed focus, earning her bachelor’s in psychology while obtaining all the prerequisites for medical school. Emily counts herself lucky enough to have a 4-year-old tiny...

Nate Young
Contributor

Nate Young

I’m Nate Young and I’m a junior at Akron, majoring in English and minoring in Creative Writing. In my spare time I enjoy writing poetry amongst other things and I hope to be a published author one day. My other passions are...

Scott Kenimond
Copyeditor, Treasurer

Scott Kenimond

Scott Kenimond is a senior at The University of Akron. Majoring in English, with minors in Creative Writing, Popular Literature and Film, he writes poetry, creative nonfiction, and even dabbles in photography. He is the President...

Sarah Oschman
Contributor

Sarah Oschman

Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a senior majoring in Marketing with a professional social media certificate! On campus, I am the president of the Zips Recruiting Club, work in the office of Admissions, and I am a member of Pi Sigma...

Benjamin Pritchard
Contributor

Benjamin Pritchard

Benjamin Pritchard works full time as a firmware engineer, while studying part time in the evenings at The University of Akron as an adult student. His interest in journalism began when he worked at the Akron Beacon Journal i...

Taylor Lorence
Secretary

Taylor Lorence

Hi, my name is Taylor Lorence. I am a 20-year-old junior at the University of Akron. My major is Public Relations, and my minor is International Business. This is my first semester joining The Buchtelite, and I am so excited! Fun...

Shananne Lewis
Online Editor

Shananne Lewis

Shananne Lewis started working as an Educational Specialist with the Education Talent Search at Buckingham in June of 2023. For twenty-five years she has taught dance in the Akron and Canton areas because she received her degree...

Alyssa Alexsonshk
Photographer, Contributor

Alyssa Alexsonshk

Alyssa Alexsonshk is a fourth-year student working towards a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree at The University of Akron she is declared as double major in Marketing and Public Relations with a minor in Entrepreneurs...

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