Editorial Board Members

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Miranda Hilt (head editor) is a third-year student with majors in Biology, English Literary Studies, and WGSS (Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies). This is her second year with Aegis. She served as co-head editor of this year’s edition with Safiya Mohamed. Miranda is a SARNCO-trained peer advocate for Otterbein’s Women’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Center and a volunteer with the local rescue organization PetPromise. She is also currently working on a research project on systemic lupus erythematosus and vitamin D deficiency.

Safiya Mohamed (head editor) is a junior English Literary and Educational Studies double major with a minor in Race & Ethnic Studies. This is her third year of being on the Aegis editorial board. She served as editor alongside Miranda Hilt this year and has enjoyed the responsibilities that have come with the role. She appreciates all the contributors who have helped make Aegis what it is.

Lucy Clark is a junior Creative Writing major with a minor in Film Studies. This is Lucy’s second year as a member of Aegis. She hopes readers will enjoy the hard work that has gone into this year’s journal from both Aegis members and everyone who submitted. In her free time, Lucy has interests involving reading, movies, taking care of her plants, and spending time with her family and dog.

Kat Gibson is a third year English Literary Studies and History double major with minors in French & Francophone Studies and Film Studies. This is her second year working on Aegis. She is also a member of and on the exec board for the English honorary, Sigma Tau Delta. She is passionate about analyzing the ways that history and literature inform each other. After graduating, she plans to go to graduate school.

Riley Hysell is a junior English Literary Studies and AYA integrated language arts major. This is his second year on the Aegis editorial board. He is not that interested in readers reading about him: he would rather they read this year’s interesting and thought-provoking work.

Juli Lindenmayer is a senior at Otterbein University, majoring in English Literary Studies and WGSS (Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies) with minors in Philosophy and Film Studies.

She has been a board member on Aegis for the last four years, and this will be the final edition she appears in! She has enjoyed working on Aegis because of her intrinsic love of the humanities, editing, and reading about the different content her Otterbein peers are learning about. She also enjoys the privilege of getting a free book to read for her book review (which isn’t too shabby, either).

Although she isn’t quite sure where life will take her in the next couple of years, she’s working hard to make professional connections and leave herself open to lots of different possibilities: one thing she is excited about is applying to Carnegie Mellon University for a MA in Literary and Cultural Studies! She would be honored to advance her academic career at such a prestigious school. Wish her luck!

Delaney Lombardi is a junior English AYA Education major, and it is her first year on Aegis’ editorial board. She is also a member of the Kappa Phi Omega sorority and the Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma honors society. With her major, she plans on becoming a middle or high school English teacher and wants to instill in her students the same love of literature that she has always had. She hopes the readers enjoy this year’s journal and find something interesting within its essays.

Grace McCutchen is a junior with majors in Zoo and Conservation Science and Biology. She adores philosophy, birding, and open-minded learning. After graduation, she plans to make her family’s farm into a retreat where she can connect with nature, family, and herself and teach others how to do the same.

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Shelby McSwords is finishing their senior year at Otterbein double majoring in theatre and WGSS. Throughout their 4 years on campus they have been involved in theatre performances from performing in Hayfever in their sophomore year to assistant directing Shakespeare’s The Tempest in their last semester. While this is their first year as an editorial board member for Aegis, they am also involved in Kate, volunteering for the WGSRC, is an active member and former Internal Relations chair for Kappa Phi Omega, and is involved in activism for multiple causes including reproductive rights, disability rights, LGBTQ+ community, and mental health. After their time at Otterbein they plan on continuing their education in pursuit of my Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University.

Kimberly Satterfield is an English literary studies major with minors in legal studies, journalism, and creative writing. She enjoys reading, creative writing, and watching movies. When she graduates in December, she hopes to pursue a career in law.

Seth Stobart is a sophomore English Literary Studies and Philosophy student with a minor in Film Studies. He is also a member of Sigma Tau Delta. This is his first year on the Aegis Editorial Board.

Curtis Tatum is a junior, English Literary Studies and Creative Writing Major with a minor in Film Studies. Film has a huge influence on how he writes and his approach literature, as well as his life in general. He is appreciative of his nomination for the Aegis Editorial Board and the opportunities it provided to get his voice out there.

Erin Van Gilder is a senior History and Global Studies major. This is her second year on the Aegis editorial board. Her preferred area of study is colonial history and modern post-colonial international relations. After graduating in the spring of 2021, she will continue her education and begin a master’s program at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

Katie Warner is a senior double major in English Creative Writing and French & Francophone Studies with minors in Film Studies and English Literary Studies. With a focus in creative nonfiction, she is fascinated by the concept of living life as an essay and the ways in which life imitates art. She is currently writing a fantasy novel and a collection of essays.

Josh Wolf is a senior at Otterbein University who will graduate this coming Spring with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. Josh intends to continue his studies in a master’s program, where he hopes to one day become either a professor of American history at a college level or a museum archivist. At the moment, his top choices for a master’s program include American University, University of Massachusetts- Boston, and Florida International University. Josh would like to thank the following people for making his time on the Aegis Editorial Board a fun and wonderful experience: Dr. Stephanie Patridge, Miranda Hilt, Safiya Mohamed, Erin Van Gilder, Sean Horn, and Katie Warner. Their support and guidance played an influential role in his essay writing, and he will take the advice that he learned from each of them with him.