Name: Zach Short
Position at The Collegian: Editor-in-Chief
Major(s): Political science and English
Hometown: Springfield, MO
Other clubs/organizations: Might crash either the Spanish or the French club again, SA dropout
Last book you read: “Swann’s Way” by Marcel Proust
Karaoke weapon of choice: “Whiskey Bent and Hellbound” by Hank Williams Jr.
Movie you’ll defend to the last: Either “Apocalypse Now” or the “Much Ado About Nothing” with Keanu Reeves. I consider both to be absolutely flawless textual adaptations.
Favorite local eatery: Bros. Hooligan hands down: I asked for a medium rare chop steak and they brought that thing out bloody as all hell and I respect them for it. They also butcher all their meat themselves so it’s always fresh off the subprimal.
Most recent binge: Absolutely sprinted through both “Breaking Bad” and “Cowboy Bebop.” Few months ago now but I didn’t watch much TV over the summer.
Favorite number: 39
What brought you to The Collegian: Did yearbook in high school, was somewhat considering trying to get into journalism at one point, very much believe in the importance of a strong and uncensored campus newspaper.
Socials: @snack.short on Instagram or @realzachshort on Twitter.
Name: Mary Lickona
Position at The Collegian: Business manager
Major(s): Elementary Education
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Other clubs/organizations: The St. Phillip Neri University Parish (the Newman Center), APO, and the TU Two-step club (yee-haw)
Last book you read: “Death Comes for the Deconstructionist” by Daniel Taylor
Karaoke weapon of choice: “Favorite Ex” by Maisie Peters (or really anything Maisie Peters or Taylor Swift)
Movie you’ll defend to the last: “500 Days of Summer”
Favorite local eatery: Coffee House on Cherry Street for sure
Most recent binge: “Stranger Things”
Favorite number:
What brought you to The Collegian: My friends at The Collegian, plus I’m excited to try my hand at writing articles!
Socials: @mariarosateresa21 on Instagram
Name: Margaret Laprarie
Position at The Collegian: Copy Editor
Major(s): Arts management and German
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Other clubs/organizations: University Ambassadors, Gilcrease Junior Board, Peer Tutor, Guest Services Ambassador at ahha Tulsa (when I’m not studying abroad in Berlin… see you in the Spring besties)
Last book you read: “Everything I Know About Love” by Dolly Alderton
Karaoke weapon of choice: “Oh No!” By MARINA
Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Lady Bird”
Favorite local eatery: Roka (specifically during happy hour)
Most recent binge: season 3 of “Never Have I Ever.”
Favorite number: 28
What brought you to The Collegian: Wrote one random article about First Friday in the spring of 2021 and never looked back
Socials: @margaretlaprarie on Instagram
Name: Madison Walters
Position at The Collegian: Managing Editor
Major(s): English and creative writing
Hometown: Henryetta, OK
Other clubs/organizations: …
Last book you read: “Good Omens”
Karaoke weapon of choice: “Pretty Handsome Awkward” by the Used
Movie you’ll defend to the last: “The Birdcage” which might be a little dated but is still an amazing film!
Most recent binge: Rewatched the previous seasons of “What We Do in the Shadows.”
Favorite number: 80
What brought you to The Collegian: I’ve always had a love of writing, so the newspaper really called out to me when I started at TU.
Socials: @fiatfv.maddie on Instagram
Name: Caspian Denton
Position at The Collegian: Sports Editor
Major(s): Media studies
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Other clubs/organizations: TUTV/Studio 151
Last book you read: “Insomnia” by Stephen King
Karaoke weapon of choice: “With a Little Help from My Friends” by The Beatles
Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Frank” (2014)
Favorite local eatery: Desi Wok
Most recent binge: “Reservation Dogs”
Favorite number: 8
What brought you to The Collegian: Wanted to get more experience writing and editing journalistic pieces.
Socials: @caspianthehuman on Instagram
Name: Isabella Herrera
Position at The Collegian: Variety Editor
Major(s): Psychology
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Other clubs/organizations: TU women’s lacrosse club, Student Association Cabinet, The St. Phillip Neri University Parish (the Newman Center).
Last book you read: “A Stolen Life: A Memoir” by Jaycee Dugard
Karaoke weapon of choice: “We Are Young” by fun.
Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Lone Survivor”
Favorite local eatery: STG Gelateria
Most recent binge: “The Gifted”
Favorite number: 23
What brought you to The Collegian: My best friend convinced me to visit The Collegian one day and I wanted to get some experience in writing and editing articles.
Socials: @_bug_02 on Instagram
Name: Kyle Garrison
Position at The Collegian: Satire Editor
Major(s): Political science
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Other clubs/organizations: N/A
Last book you read: “Too Loud a Solitude” by Bohumil Hrabal
Karaoke weapon of choice: “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye
Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Boss Baby 2: Girlboss Baby.” I haven’t seen it.
Favorite local eatery: Kilkenny’s: I only ever get the lobster corn chowder in a bread bowl but what more could you want?
Most recent binge: “Seinfeld.” I have one season left and I started a few months ago. I am currently shifting into soup mode.
Favorite number: 43
What brought you to The Collegian: Peer pressure and a general desire to complain
Socials: @klgar00 on Twitter
Name: Callie Hummel
Position at The Collegian: Social Media and Web Manager
Major(s): Economics
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Other clubs/organizations: Lacrosse club, photography club
Last book you read: “Grand Pursuit” by Sylvia Nasar
Karaoke weapon of choice: “Ribs” by Lorde
Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Parent Trap”
Favorite local eatery: Ediblend Acai Bowls
Most recent binge: I truly don’t watch TV I’m sorry I don’t have an answer
Favorite number: 20
What brought you to The Collegian: I’ve always loved writing and journalism so I was excited when TU had The Collegian!
Socials: @callie.hummel on Instagram
Name: Shelby Hiens
Position at The Collegian: Commentary Editor
Major(s): Computer science
Hometown: White Plains, MD
Other clubs/organizations: MADE at TU, Lottie Jane Hall Government, Lottie Bat Removal Crew
Last book you read: “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster
Karaoke weapon of choice: “Crazy Women” by Brandy Clark
Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Gran Torino” and “The Hurricane”
Favorite local eatery: Rose Rock
Most recent binge: 18 pieces of sushi at a Wasabi in Virginia
Favorite number: No.
What brought you to The Collegian: I love to edit and write, my dad won’t let me become an English major and I am broke.
Socials: @its_shelbs_ on Instagram
Name: Erika Brock
Position at The Collegian: News Editor
Major(s): Mechanical engineering
Hometown: Lawton, OK
Other clubs/organizations: MADE at TU
Last book you read: “The Paper Palace” by Miranda Crowley Heller
Karaoke weapon of choice:
Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Little Women” (2019) directed by Greta Gerwig
Favorite local eatery: Coffee House on Cherry Street
Most recent binge: Season 3 of “Never Have I Ever” on Netflix
Favorite number: 3
What brought you to The Collegian: Friends asked if I would be interested and I was, I like writing and want to be more involved on campus.
Socials: @erika_brock on Instagram
Name: Celeste McAtee
Position at The Collegian: Graphics
Major(s): English, religious studies
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Other clubs/organizations: TU Catholic, Peer Mentors
Last book you read: “Only the Lover Sings: Art and Contemplation” by Joseph Pieper
Karaoke weapon of choice: “Girl” by Jukebox the Ghost
Movie you’ll defend to the last: “National Treasure”
Favorite local eatery: Pho Nhi
Most recent binge: “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid
Favorite number: 1,024
What brought you to The Collegian: Friends invited me to join and I like art
Socials: tbh social media kind of scares me
