Sadie Aram ('23)
Lead Managing Editor

My name is Sadie Aram, and I am double majoring in Communication Studies and Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC). I am thrilled to return as the Lead Managing Editor of RhetTech for the 2022-23 year, and I can't wait to see what's in store for our fifth volume! When I'm not in the RhetTech lab, I spend my free time singing with my a cappella group, Note-oriety.

Morgan Harwood ('22)
Managing Co-Editor

Katie Hayes ('24)
Editor

Hi! My name is Katie Hayes, and I am a senior majoring in Music Education and minoring in WRTC. I am so excited join our wonderful editorial team once again. When I am not editing or studying, I enjoy writing poetry, learning various musical instruments, and listening to podcasts or video essays while I take care of my roommate’s pet mouse. A fun fact about me is that I went to a comic convention last summer and did a pair cosplay with my friend who flew in from Texas.

Sara Buie ('25)
Editor

My name is Sara Buie, and I am a double major in Psychology and Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC). I am so excited to help create RhetTech’s 5th volume and gain practical editing experience! When I’m not in class I love doing jigsaw puzzles while binge-watching shows, weightlifting at UREC, writing poetry, and crafting!

Lillian Johnson ('23)
Editor

My name is Lillian Johnson, and I am a senior majoring in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC) with a minor in sociology. As a returning editor for the journal, I'm excited to experience another side of the RhetTech editorial journey and help usher in the new pieces for our fifth volume! Outside of class, I like to attend art-related events on campus.

Aurora Phlegar ('24)
Editor

Hi! My name is Aurora Phlegar and I am a Junior Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC) major. As a new member, I am excited to be a part of the Rhettech staff and collaborate with creative people, while improving my professional editing skills. I can’t wait to review submissions from all the talented students around the country.

Katharine Burgess ('24)
Editor 

My name is Katharine Burgess and I am a junior philosophy major with a minor in WRTC. I’m thrilled to be a part of such an amazing group again and expand my experience in professional editing. In my free time, I love contemplating whether it’s morally right to kill one person to save the many while also watching a procedural (right now it’s Will Trent). Slay, literally.

Maeve Burke ('23)
Editor

My name is Maeve Burke, and I am a senior Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communications major from West Chester, Pennsylvania. As a second-semester editor for RhetTech, I have utilized this time to strengthen my professional editing skills, as well as enjoy the fascinating pieces written from around the world! Outside of RhetTech, I spend my time socializing with friends, listening to music and podcasts, and being involved in my sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha.

Carolyn Berry ('24)
Editor

My name is Carolyn Berry, and I am a junior Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC) major! This is my first year on the RhetTech team, and I look forward to reading all of the entries that we receive. I know Volume 5 will turn out great! Outside of class I like to cook, listen to music, watch TV shows (mostly Law & Order: SVU), and play on the JMU Women’s rugby team!

Brianna Thweatt ('25)
Editor

Hello! My name is BriAnna and I am a double Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communications (WRTC) and Media and Arts (SMAD) major. This is my first year joining the journal, and I'm really looking forward to being able to work together with such amazingly unique people and view such creative work. When I'm not in class, I'm just about everywhere else as I am also part of the University Program Board (UPB), The Breeze, and the university's yearbook The Bluestone.

David Morales ('23)
Editor

My name is David Morales and I am a senior Psychology major with a Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC) Minor. I am very excited for my first semester as an editor for RhetTech and the opportunity to grow my skills with writing and professional editing Outside of RhetTech, I spend my time working in two research labs (one of which works with pigeons), playing in the JMU Marching Royal Dukes marching band or the JMU Pep Band, and collecting vinyl records.

Nia Rucker ('24)
Editor

My name is Nia Rucker, I am a junior WRTC major with a minor in Creative Writing. When I am not writing and studying, I like to spend my free time reading, painting, taking walks, and spending time with my friends. Though when I am home, I spend extra time with my dog Ayvah. I am new this year to Rhet Tech's editorial team but have had a blast so far working on this fantastic student-led journal! I cannot wait to continue my journey with Rhet Tech!

Josh Haug ('24)
Editor

My name is Josh Haug and I am a junior Media Arts & Design (SMAD) major and a WRTC minor. As a new member, I’m excited to be a part of the RhetTech staff and review submissions across the country. Outside of class, I enjoy spending time with friends, listening to music and podcasts, and watching TV (currently watching It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia).

Sarah Eccleston ('24)
Edito

My name is Sarah Eccleston, and I am a senior Media Arts & Design major. As a new member, I am very excited to be part of the team and learn from my co-editors. In my free time I like to listen to podcasts, go on walks and go to UREC. I love to travel, and I most recently went to northern India. For my next trip, I am planning a trip to Portugal.

Morgan Vuknic ('23)
Editor

My name is Morgan Vuknic and I’m a senior Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC) major and music industry minor. As a new member, I can’t wait to gain experience as an editor and I’m looking forward to working with my peers on the fifth volume of RhetTech! In my free time, I enjoy writing for the culture section of The Breeze or helping out with JMU Students Against Sexual Violence.

Halle Hutson ('25)
Editor

My name is Halle Hutson, I am a sophomore Justice Studies major with a minor in WRTC. I'm so excited to be a first-year editor to gain experience and read so many different pieces! In my free time I love to hang out with friends, be involved in my sorority Kappa Alpha Theta, read or listen to podcasts, and do CrossFit at CrossFit Harrisonburg!

Stephanie Bloom ('25)
Editor

My name is Stephanie Bloom, and I am a sophomore majoring in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC). I am so excited to be a part of the editing team for RhetTechs 5th volume and read a lot of awesome undergraduate submissions. While I help edit the journal, I use this time wisely by listening to my classmate’s feedback on each piece and reflecting on how I can make my own writing better. Outside of class, I enjoy listening to music, playing volleyball, and hanging out with my cat.

Valerie Hernandez ('24)
Editor

My name is Valerie Hernandez, and I am a double major in Computer Information Systems and Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC). As a new member, I am excited to see what it’s like to be a part of RhetTech. I am thrilled to collaborate in the editorial process of the fifth volume! Outside of class, I love to snowboard and play soccer. 

Ayanna Curry ('23)
Editor

My name is Ayanna Curry, and I am a graduating senior majoring in Media Arts & Design (SMAD). As the managing editor for Curio Magazine, I am so excited to join RhetTech’s editorial team! When I am not in class I enjoy binge-watching tv, movie marathons, cooking new meals, and spending time with my line sisters.

Dr. Cathryn Molloy
Faculty Adviser

JMU's School of WRTC has a long history of hosting a student-run journal through our program. RhetTech--its most recent iteration--leverages our expansive curriculum in writing, rhetoric, and technical communication to build a team of editors who've successfully solicited a wide variety of content from students working on related work around the country. With the help of our academic unit head, Professor Michael Smith, and through the creative energy of our students, RhetTech journal has gone from an idea to a reality. As our first four volumes show, students are working on some highly impressive projects in WRTC around the country. We are so excited to see the submissions we get for volume three!