Staff List

Lawrence Ukenye

Editor in Chief

Lawrence Ukenye is a senior journalism major and is stoked to be returning as Editor-In-Chief at The Temple News for a second consecutive year. He has a passion for political reporting and interns at POLITICO where he covers Congress and national security and has previously interned at The Daily Beast and Solitary Watch. When he’s not editing stories, he enjoys playing basketball, going to brunch, and hosting dinner parties. He can be reached at editor@temple-news.com. 

Fallon Roth, a junior journalism major and political science minor, is thrilled to be Digital Managing Editor at The Temple News. She served as News Editor last year and wrote for the Resolve Philly Collab. Fallon is also an fall editorial intern at Moment Magazine and runs social media for Temple’s chapter of Her Campus Media. Fallon is super passionate about covering politics, including elections and political discourse. When she’s not working on a story, you can find her playing guitar, cooking something vegan or listening to show tunes. Get in touch with Fallon at fallon.roth@temple.edu.  

Julia Merola

Print Managing Editor

Julia Merola is a junior journalism major and is thrilled to be returning to The Temple News as the Print Managing Editor, where she previously served as the Opinion Editor. Julia is also a fall intern at The American Prospect and the Health Editor at Her Campus Temple. She loves covering everything related to feminism, politics, and human rights issues. In her free time, you can find her reading, binge watching reality TV, or going to the beach. She can be reached at julia.merola@temple.edu 

Kayla Maguire
Chief Digital Copy Editor

Kayla Maguire is a senior communication studies major with a minor in adult and organizational development. She is thrilled to take on the role of Chief Digital Copy Editor at The Temple News. Kayla is also the Co-Campus Correspondent for Her Campus Temple as well as a peer advisor at the Klein College of Media and Communication. Amidst all of her responsibilities, she enjoys watching sports, reading, and traveling. She can be reached at kayla.maguire@temple.edu. 

Megan Phillips
Chief Print Copy Editor

Megan Phillips is a senior public relations and communication and social influence major. She is excited to take on the role of Chief Print Copy Editor at The Temple News. She has experience interning at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory within Messaging and Editorial. Phillips is a student athlete on Temple’s field hockey team and a writing tutor at the Resnick Center. In her free time, she loves to read and go to concerts. She can be reached at megan.phillips@temple.edu. 

Oliver Sabo
News Staff Writer

Oliver Sabo is a junior journalism major from Richmond, Virginia. He serves as a staff writer at The Temple News and News Director at WHIP Radio, Temple’s student-run station. In his free time, Oliver enjoys cooking, listening to the Grateful Dead, and doing crosswords. He can be reached at oliver.sabo@temple.edu.

Sarah Frasca
Opinion Editor

Molly Fiske
Assistant Opinion Editor

Molly Fiske is a transfer student, a junior economics major and is excited to be the Assistant Opinion Editor after joining as a freelance writer last year. Molly works as an editor and writer for the Temple Fashion Business editorial, and she is also the Vice President of Chapter Operations for Tri Delta’s Temple chapter. Additionally, Molly is the campus manager for University Tees. In her free time, you can find Molly reading, surfing, checking her crypto stock, or going for a run. Molly is also an avid film photographer and can usually be found taking pictures of her friends and environment. She can be reached at molly.fiske@temple.edu.

Duay Augustine

Assistant Features Editor

Duay is a journalism major and is excited to serve as Assistant Features Editor. He can be reached at duay.augustine@temple.edu. 

Sofia Kasbo

Features Staff Writer

Sofia Kasbo is a freshman journalism major and after serving as a Photo freelancer in the fall, she is excited to be apart of The Temple News team as the Features Staff Writer. Sofia currently is a junior Marketing and Social Account Manager at Verasoni Worldwide and works as a photographer for the Temple University Logan Center of Investigative Journalism. Sofia likes to spend her time taking photos and traveling to new places. She can be reached at sofia.kasbo@temple.edu

Nick Gangewere
Sports Editor

Nick Gangewere is a sophomore journalism major from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Nick is excited to return to The Temple News as a Sports Editor after serving as Assistant Sports Editor last year. Nick also works for Overtime as a content creator and is an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Nick has won several awards for his writing throughout high school and even received accolades from The Temple News during the 2021-2022 school year. Nick loves to read and write and is a fan of any sport that can be kept score of. He can be reached at nicholas.gangewere@temple.edu. 

Samuel O’Neal
Assistant Sports Editor

Samuel O’Neal is a junior Journalism major and is excited to start his first year as an Assistant Sports Editor. He was named The Temple News’ Most Outstanding Freelancer for the 2021-22 academic year. He spends his summers interning at Jersey Sporting News, covering local college and minor league baseball teams. In his free time, you can find Samuel in the stands at a Phillies game, at the movie theater, traveling, or obsessing over his fantasy football teams. He can be reached at samuel.oneal@temple.edu.

Javon Edmonds
Assistant Sports Editor

Javon Edmonds is a senior Journalism major from Baltimore, Maryland. Edmonds serves as the Programming Director for WHIP Radio, Temple’s student-run station, and Assistant Sports Editor for The Temple News. After interning as a staff writer for OwlScoop.com, Temple’s Yahoo!/Rivals affiliate, he is now on staff for the website. Edmonds has also interned as a producer on SiriusXM’s Fight Nation channel, mainly working on the channel’s flagship MMA show, “Unlocking the Cage w/ Jimmy Smith”. He can be reached at javon.edmonds@temple.edu. 

Chris Duong
Sports Social Media Manager

Christopher Duong is a sophomore Public Relations major and is thrilled to be the first Sports Social Media Manager at The Temple News. Duong has interned for the Philadelphia Phillies’ AA affiliate, the Reading Fightin’ Phils.  When he’s not working in the sports industry, he can be found working on his sneaker reselling business, playing MLB The Show, or playing baseball on the Temple Club Baseball team. He can be reached at Christopher.Duong0001@temple.edu. 

Earl Kufen
Photo Editor

Earl Kufen is a transfer student, a first-year media and communications student, and is excited for his first year at The Temple News. This is Earl’s first year working as an editor and is looking forward to creating and completing images to add to his peer’s stories. Earl has worked as a photojournalist for, The Collegiate Review, his college’s local paper The Altoona Mirror, and his hometown paper The Swarthmorean, and is excited for continuing his career at TTN as the Photo Editor. In his free time, you can find Earl watering his plants, taking photos, and cooking something tasty in the dorm room kitchen. You can reach Earl at terry.kufen@temple.edu

Robert Cruz
Assistant Photo Editor

Joelle Pacheco
Print Design Editor

Joelle Pacheco is a senior majoring in communications and minoring in content creation. This is Joelle’s first year with The Temple News with the role of the Print Design Editor. She loves to write creatively or to journal for fun! She is super passionate about music and when she’s not doing schoolwork or working, she’s planning out which concert she can go to next. Feel free to reach out to her at joelle.pacheco@temple.edu

Allyson Tharp
Graphic Design Editor

Allyson Tharp, a junior majoring in Graphic Design, is thrilled to be working as the Graphic Design Editor for the Temple News this upcoming year. She worked as a freelance opinion designer for the Temple News last semester and loved it, so moving up in the position is more than exciting for her. As far as other pastimes go, Allyson loves the beach, concerts, running, and of course all things art. As a first time head editor, Allyson is more than excited to create intriguing graphics and work with talented members of the graphic design and TTN community. You can reach Allyson anytime at tun40146@temple.edu.

Maggie Fitzgerald
Director of Audience Engagement

Maggie Fitzgerald is a junior journalism major. She’s excited to be returning on staff at The Temple News after serving as Audience Engagement Editor last year.

Emily Lewis
Public Engagement Coordinator

Emily Lewis is a junior marketing major with a double minor in public relations and management information systems. She is so excited to be The Temple News’ first Public Engagement Coordinator. Emily previously worked for TTN as the Assistant Engagement Editor. At Temple, she is a member of the American Marketing Association, Business Honors Student Association, and is the Junior Student Coordinator for the Honors Admissions and Transitions Team (HATT).

Taylor Hargraves
Audience Engagement Editor

Taylor Hargraves is a senior Media Studies and Production major with a concentration in Media Analysis and a minor in Political Science. Working as an Audience Engagement Editor, she aims to deliver quality social media posts to enhance viewer engagement. Taylor is also currently working at 6abc in the Public Relations department focusing on community engagement. While offline, Taylor enjoys personal content creation and reading. Her favorite book this year is Luster by Raven Leilani. Taylor can be reached at taylor.hargraves@temple.edu.

Sara Wexler
Audience Engagement Editor

Sara Wexler is a senior advertising major with a concentration in brand strategy & research. This semester will be her first time working as an audience engagement editor for the Temple News, and she’s excited for the upcoming year. During the fall, Sara will also work as an influencer relations and social media marketing intern at the advertising agency Allen & Gerritsen. When Sara is not working, she enjoys cooking, playing with her cat, and going out in the city with friends. Feel free to reach out to Sara at sara.wexler@temple.edu. 

Will Colavito

Multimedia Editor

Will Colavito is a sophomore film and media arts major. He is excited to take on the role of Multimedia Editor at The Temple News. Will freelances in sports photography and videography for high schools and colleges in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey area and creates content for social media. When he is not behind his camera, he enjoys watching football, making beats and going on trips with his friends. He can be reached at william.colavito@temple.edu

Nate Pullano

Multimedia Editor

Nate Pullano is excited to join The Temple News as Multimedia Editor. He’ll be working with the TTN Sports team to produce visual content. You can reach him at nate.pullano@temple.edu. 

Rachel Townsend

Data Editor

Rachel Townsend is a junior political science major with an environmental studies minor. This is her first year working as the Data Editor for The Temple News. She is excited to dive into the role and work with an amazing team. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and taking care of her plants. She can be reached at tun23937@temple.edu.

Olivia Hall

Podcast Editor

Olivia Hall is a senior double majoring in Film & Media Arts and Media Studies and Production. She is ecstatic to be returning to The Temple News staff as the Podcast Editor for a second consecutive year. Her love for the art of sound stemmed from her alternative rap duo, Bug Milk. Olivia is a member of Temple’s fencing club and the Psi Colony of DKA. Currently, she is also an intern at Jam In The Van. In her quieter moments, she can be found drinking kombucha, making music, or reading manga. Olivia can be reached at oliviahallz@temple.edu

Isabella Medina

Web Editor

Isabella Medina is a senior film and media major and is excited to be joining The Temple News as Web Editor. She is thrilled to take on the role and be involved with Temple University. Isabella interned in Spain this summer for Siel Bleu, where she helped edit videos, redesign websites, and create graphics. She writes The Temple News’ weekly newsletter, The Rundown. Isabella enjoys working out, sports, travel, and food. She can be reached at isabella.medina@temple.edu.

Kurt Nolasco
Business Manager

Kurt Nolasco is excited to join The Temple News as Business Manager. You can reach him at kurt.nolasco@temple.edu. 

Rose Mastrangelo
Advertising Manager

Rose Mastrangelo is a senior studying advertising, concentrating on brand strategy and research. She is grateful to be returning as one of two Advertising Managers for The Temple News. She is passionate about the environment and anything food related. In her free time can be found trying out new mediums of art. Rose recently completed an internship with 100 Roses From Concrete as a media planner and data analyzer. She is more than happy to connect at rose.mastrangelo@temple.edu.

Matthew Eaton
Advertising Manager

Matthew Eaton is a sophomore studying advertising, concentrating on account management and copywriting, while also studying theater. He is so thrilled to join The Temple News team this year as one of two Advertising Managers. He has experience at advertising firms such as The Martin Agency and McKinney Agency. Matthew studied abroad in Prague this past summer and experienced some of the great performance art and food the Czech Republic had to offer. One can connect with Matthew at tun91462@temple.edu.