Nina Boccia, head of research (Spring Issue)
nboccia at ryerson dot ca
Nina's interest in journalism was sparked at a young age by her Italian grandfathers who would take every opportunity to tell a story, and then tell it again. Her favourite magazines are Toronto Life, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. In addition to journalism, Nina's interests include: studying and reading about human rights, international politics and yes, fashion. Nina is a workaholic and her absolute favourite meal for breakfast is a Mars bar.
Sara Chappel, online editor (Spring Issue)
schappel at ryerson dot ca
In her cluttered career, grammar junkie Sara has edited a 10,000-word article about pipe organs in Holland, shown fifth-graders how to mummify a chicken, and sold CDs to Margaret Atwood, Bruce Cockburn and Beau Bridges. Currently a part-time freelance copy editor for Key Porter Books, she likes to argue about the merits of the serial comma. Sara lives in Dundas — the town, not the street — where she takes care of eight birds and one husband.
Ana Maria De La Fuente, visuals editor (Spring Issue)
ana dot delafuente at ryerson dot ca
Before graduating from the University of Alberta with a degree in English literature, Ana Maria traipsed through Europe, the Middle East and Northern Africa. Since finishing her BA, she has worked as an English teacher in Japan and an intern at the Santiago Times in Santiago, Chile. As the Spring 2008 Review's visual editor, she spends a considerable amount of time thinking about sans serif and serif fonts. She divides her time between the magazine lab and her job as researcher at the Canadian Literary Journalism Project.
Sanam Islam, chief copy editor (Spring Issue)
sislam at ryerson dot ca
Sanam's love of journalism led her to leave Dubai's beaches and year-round sunshine to brave Toronto winters. Now she's colder, but smarter. Having lived in the UAE, Bahrain and Luxembourg, she is naturally interested in international issues and traveling, but also indulges in entertainment and women's magazines. She has written for Dubai's 7 Days newspaper, the Eyeopener and McClung's, and is currently writing a story for Shameless. One day, she hopes to become a magazine editor or news anchor.
Jessica Lockhart, front of book editor (Spring Issue)
jlockhar at ryerson dot ca
Jessica left her hometown in northern Alberta with the intention of studying broadcast journalism at Ryerson — a decision that changed once she discovered just how heavy camera equipment is. Jessica is also co-editor-in-chief for McClung's, Ryerson's voice for women. When she's not bickering with her co-editor, Canice Leung, she can be found blogging, playing Scrabble or baking. An active traveler, Jessica once spent a summer living amongst reformed cannibals in Vanuatu.
Saburah Murdoch, director of marketing (Spring Issue)
smurdoch at ryerson dot ca
In addition to the various media outlets on campus, Saburah has contributed to such publications as Abilities and All Tomorrow's Concerts, a review website. Disability issues, activism and advocacy are her passions and when she can't be found in the magazine lab she is busy working as the Student Advocacy Coordinator for RyeACCESS, the Community Service group of the Ryerson Students' Union that advocates on behalf of students with disabilities.
Ashley Pergolas, head of research (Spring Issue)
apergola at ryerson dot ca
Ashley came to the Ryerson journalism program after a year at Carleton University in Ottawa. She hopes one day to file stories for National Geographic, combining her two passions: writing and studying/experiencing other cultures. In the meantime, after her work on the Review is done, she plans to teach English as a second language to children overseas, refining her writing skills as a freelancer and traveling to places she has always wanted to visit.
Ashley Petkovski, director of communications (Spring Issue)
apetkovsk at ryerson dot ca
When not working with the copy editing, publicity and circulation teams on the Spring 2008 masthead, Ashley can be found waiting in lines of sweaty dudes and kids addicted to MySpace to see bands in tight pants. Surprisingly, Ashley has a background in music writing. She hopes that if this journalism thing doesn't work out, Brett Gurewitz will let her hang out with the cool kids at the Epitaph lunch table.
Rebecca Rose, production editor (Spring Issue)
r2rose at ryerson dot ca
Rebecca is a proud Nova Scotian who listens to the Rankin Family, eats donair sauce on her pizza and sincerely loves the bagpipes. Since coming to Ryerson, she has written for the Eyeopener, Ryerson Free Press and McClung's. In addition to production duties on the Spring 2008 masthead, she currently works for the Working Students' Centre and was previously elected vice-president education, president and academic council director for the Ryerson Students' Union (RSU).
Erin Tandy, online editor (Spring Issue)
etandy at ryerson dot ca
Erin is a magazine junkie and spends a large portion of her savings at the World's Biggest Bookstore's newsstand. Some of her favourite magazines are Wired, Vanity Fair, New York and Toronto Life. Erin can be reached at etandy@ryerson.ca.
Carla Wintersgill, editor (Spring Issue)
cwinters at ryerson dot ca
Carla is a West Coast transplant, originally hailing from Victoria. In a high school careers class she took a personality test that recommended she either become a rabbi or an orchestra conductor. She figures being the editor of the Review is kind of like doing both.
Emerald Austerberry, head of research (Summer Issue)
eausterb at ryerson dot ca
For the summer 2007 masthead, Emerald is one of two heads of research. She is also in her third year of working for McClung’s, and currently serves as one of its managing editors. Growing up in the small town of Dundas, Ontario, where kids on tire swings make the front page, she never would have dreamed that her university education would culminate in being given the title of HOR. Her parents couldn't be more proud.
Rachel Barsky, production editor (Summer Issue)
rbarsky at ryerson dot ca
Rachel is a freelance writer and commissioned artist who has worked for The Globe and Mail and CBC.ca, among other publications. Although she loves in-depth, feature-length journalism, she also has an interest in broadcast and once interned for a summer at Global Television. The Review feature she is currently working on has led her to develop an obsession with the CBC. Rachel is from Calgary and enjoys travelling, film, animals, musical theatre, and inordinate amounts of chocolate and television.
Jasmyn Burke, special reports editor (Summer Issue)
j2burke at ryerson dot ca
Besides her love for the autoharp, accordion and Bob Dylan, Jasmyn is also head of marketing for the Review. She hopes to learn how to play some songs by the Carter Family and utilize her quick fingerpicking skills to write a snazzy story for the Review.
Hayley Citron, online editor (Summer Issue)
hcitron at ryerson dot ca
Hayley is online editor for the Review. She has written for The Eyeopener and her community newspaper, and has published several poems. Hayley’s main journalistic goal is to one day write for National Geographic, and she would like to work in the outdoor and sports writing genres as well as the fashion and lifestyle. Hayley would like to thank her colleagues on the Review for a wonderful, fulfilling year!
Nathan Crocker, head of research (Summer Issue)
n2crocke at ryerson dot ca
Growing up on the outskirts of Peterborough, Nathan retains his small-town demeanour, often striking up conversations with strangers on city streets. His freelance work, which has been published in the Lindsay Daily Post and the Toronto Star, has steered him towards a career in investigative journalism. More likely, though, he’ll continue to work at local bars for steady income while writing on the side to fuel his passion.
Canice Leung, editor (Summer Issue)
cleung at ryerson dot ca
Canice is a freelance writer and photographer, does not have a 'd' in her name, compulsively thinks about bicycles, and intensely fears professional failure. Peter Mansbridge once told her she looks the part of a hard-nosed editor, so she figures the Review will be her chance to fulfill her destiny. Canice is also co-editor of McClung's, and has contributed to Spacing, The Eyeopener, The Varsity, and One80.
Alina Seagal, online editor (Summer Issue)
aseagal at ryerson dot ca
Born and partially raised in Ukraine, Alina has a particular interest in international relations, as well as arts and entertainment. She has navigated and survived various corners of the world, and hopes to become a travel journalist and get paid for her international explorations. Her past work appeared in McClung’s and The Eyeopener.
William Stodalka, visuals editor (Summer Issue)
wstodalk at ryerson dot ca
William is from Regina, has a bad beard, procrastinates, doesn't like children and mumbles. However, he has enough of an ego to think that he can write, and so he does. He is not certified to drive a two-ton truck.
Mimi Szeto, senior editor (Summer Issue)
mszeto at ryerson dot ca
Mimi was born in Canada and raised in Malvern, a diverse Toronto neighbourhood that was once home to gangs, drug labs and Canadian Idol judge Farley Flex. Despite being heavily influenced by scientists and social workers growing up, she waved goodbye to upward mobility and decided to pursue magazine journalism in hopes of becoming an editor one day. She is senior editor of the summer issue of the Review and has written for The Scarborough Mirror and McClung's.
Chloë Tse, front of book editor (Summer Issue)
ktse at ryerson dot ca
Chloë likes writing profiles and service pieces. She also likes people who tip well. She doesn’t like people who use big words incorrectly or people who wear the wrong shoes. Chloë is both a conundrum and a cookie monster.
Miranda Voth, special reports editor (Summer Issue)
mvoth at ryerson dot ca
Miranda is a journalist from St. Catharines. She has been published in Ryerson campus publications such as The Eyeopener, McClung’s and a pilot issue of a prospective men’s magazine. Miranda has always wanted to be a journalist and since moving to Toronto has developed a love for fashion and music. She hopes working for a Canadian fashion magazine will pay off her student loan.
Jennifer Webb, director of communications (Summer Issue)
j2webb at ryerson dot ca
Jennifer, who grew up in Kitchener, is director of communications for the summer issue of the Review. She writes the occasional feature for The Eyeopener and is co-director of publicity for McClung’s. Her favourite magazines are Vanity Fair and People. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, reading and taking long walks downtown Toronto.