{"id":510349,"date":"2026-01-12T07:41:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T07:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/510349\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T07:41:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T07:41:15","slug":"meet-the-shorthorns-spring-2026-editor-team-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/510349\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet The Shorthorn\u2019s spring 2026 editor team | Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Meet<\/p>\n

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Photos by Maricela Gonzales<\/a><\/p>\n

You\u2019re reading Meet The Shorthorn, a series of short articles explaining our processes and providing clarity for our readers. <\/p>\n

During the spring semester, The Shorthorn has about 40 staff members, and 10 of them are editors. The editors assign and edit content, as well as hire and manage their staff members. <\/p>\n

Get to know the spring 2026 editor team below.<\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/p>\n

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Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n

Pedro Malkomes<\/strong> is the editor-in-chief and a journalism senior with a technical writing minor. He manages the entire newsroom and is responsible for the publication\u2019s content direction. Malkomes enjoys reading sci-fi books and manga, playing video games and playing soccer with his friends. He also enjoys biking and listening to a lot of music. <\/p>\n

@pmalkomes | editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/p>\n

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Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n

Leslie Orozco<\/strong> is the managing editor and a criminal justice and psychology junior. She helps wherever needed while managing daily production cycles, newsletters and supporting fellow section editors. In her free time, Orozco tries to enjoy some peace and quiet before needing something to do again. She also enjoys playing video games, rewatching comfort shows, reading psychological thrillers, drinking coffee and watching Formula 1. <\/p>\n

@_.lexlie_ | managing-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/p>\n

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Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n

Rachel Kenealey<\/strong> is the copy desk chief and an English junior with creative writing and technical writing minors. She leads a team of copy editors who ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency in articles before publication. In her free time, she is usually reading Brandon Sanderson or Mary Oliver, rewatching a sitcom or listening to a musical. She also enjoys crafts and runs a crochet business. <\/p>\n

@rlkenealey | copydesk-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/p>\n

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Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n

James Ward<\/strong> is the news editor and an English senior with business administration and creative writing minors. He oversees all content across news and life. Ward enjoys listening to indie and alternative music, as well as watching foreign movies in his free time. He is also an avid Dallas Stars fan. <\/p>\n

@j.e.journalism | news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/p>\n

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Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n

Taylor Sansom<\/strong> is the associate news editor and a criminal justice junior. She helps manage the news desk alongside the news editor. Outside the newsroom, Sansom enjoys flipping through a good book, rewatching the 2011 musical \u201cNewsies\u201d and adding to her mini figurine collection. She also enjoys Legos and is an avid crafter. <\/p>\n

@tay._.sansom | news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/p>\n

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Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n

Kale Ivie<\/strong> is the sports editor and a journalism senior. He leads a team of reporters to produce in-depth coverage of local and on-campus athletics. Ivie has a deeply rooted love for all sports, primarily soccer and baseball, and spends his time away from the desk playing video games and hanging out with friends or family. A typical day ends with pickup soccer at the intramural fields and heading home to watch a show or read. He\u2019s a big fan of DC Comics and enjoys a wide range of music. <\/p>\n

@kaleivie_ | sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/p>\n

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Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n

Haley Walton<\/strong> is the design editor and an interactive media senior. She leads a team of designers and illustrators to create visuals that complement articles and designs the look of the print edition. Walton enjoys storytelling and educating people through art in her personal time as well. She loves Legos, video games and immersing herself in Norse mythology. <\/p>\n

@yasursketches | design-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/p>\n

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Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n

Sairam Marupudi<\/strong> is the engagement editor and a marketing and English junior. She oversees every social media platform for The Shorthorn and its daily newsletter. Marupudi loves anything superhero or mythology related, especially if they\u2019re together. She spends her free time catching up on her never-ending list of books to read, hyperfixating on her hobbies, stress baking and collecting Funko Pops. <\/p>\n

@marupudisairam | engagement-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/p>\n

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Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n

Samarie Goffney<\/strong> is the multimedia editor and a journalism senior. She oversees a desk of creative individuals who produce visuals for the publication, including photos and videos. Goffney enjoys music, playing piano and gaming. She also loves a good thriller movie or book. <\/p>\n

@pixaperfect_ | photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Meet<\/p>\n

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Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n

Lillian Durand<\/strong> is the incoming opinion editor and a biology and art senior. She will write the weekly editorials and manage the Community Voices and staff columns, giving students an opportunity to share their perspectives through The Shorthorn. Durand enjoys anything that keeps her busy, including playing music with her friends, organizing local art events, watching bad sci-fi movies, rock climbing and looking for lizards. <\/p>\n

@lillustration._ | opinion-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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