Our Staff

Sally Deen Copy Editor

Sally is a senior pursuing her BFA in creative writing with a minor in film & media studies. She is the copy editor of Storyline and the former executive editor of Volition literary journal. Sally has assistant directed a Mason Players production, directed a play as part of Players4Change’s For Your Consideration Festival, as well as written and directed a short film entitled Topaz Bracelet. She is the 2021 GMU Black Artist of the Year, as well as the inaugural recipient of Next Wave Initiative’s Lorraine Hansberry Writing Award.

Aleena Ghori Layout and Design Director

Aleena is a freshman majoring in marketing. She served as the layout and design director for Storyline and studied abroad in Greece this semester. Her passion for graphic design has led her through content creation for organizations like Radial Design and Peaceful Families Project. In her free time, she loves watching mystery films, reading romance novels, attending Broadway shows, and catching soccer games.

Chloe “Clo” Smith Social Media & Marketing Director

Clo is originally from Denver, Colorado by way of Dallas, Texas and has come to Mason as a direct-entry, first-year nursing student. In addition to being the social media director for Storyline, Clo is a student ambassador for Mason’s Chapter of the NAACP health and well-being committee and strives to uplift those in her community who are at a disadvantage. In her free time, Clo is also a writer and visual artist — you’re likely to find her sketching or reading a good book! Postgrad, Clo intends to earn her doctorate in midwifery and host her own art shows!

Mangus, Director David Carroll, Associate Director

Hartsel, Assistant Director

Special Thanks to:

Ben Hosig and Tommy Britt for serving as co-advisors, David Carroll for administrative support, and Jason Hartsel for advising the staff on print production.