Meet the Team
Sahana Iyer
Hi friends! My name is Sahana and I’m a senior double-majoring in Cognitive Science and Economics. I’m the Editor-in-Chief/President of the Rutgers Review this year! I joined the Rutgers Review in my freshman year because I wanted to improve my writing skills and be part of a creative space. I have exceptionally enjoyed my time at the RR surrounded by amazing, dedicated, smart, talented, and lovely people; I have learned so much about writing, editing, and graphic design from them. A fun fact about me is that I love running half-marathons and I’m training for my third one this upcoming November.
Saadhika Mamidi
Hi! I’m Saadhika Mamidi, and I’m a pre-law student studying Political Science and Journalism. I love that I can write about anything at the Rutgers Review. A fun fact about me is that I lived in Dubai for 3 years!
Amber Safeer
Hey everyone! My name is Amber Safeer, and I am a junior majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Art. I am the Creative Director of the Rutgers Review, meaning I am in charge of the beautiful graphics and designs you see in our magazines! While I am pursuing a technical degree, I have a passion for the arts and plan to incorporate it into my future career in UI/UX design or video game development. My favorite thing about being in the Rutgers Review is having a creative outlet to fully express myself among fellow artists, in both writing and design. Fun fact: I am now a Glamourista rank in Dress to Impress (someone please take that game away from me).
Magathi Balamurali
Hi, my name is Magathi Balamurali and I'm sophomore majoring in Finance and BAIT. What I love about RR is the freedom to be creative and make things outside the box, and a fun fact about me is that I love cooking!
Sophie D'Errico
Hi! My name is Sophie D'Errico and I am a double major in Communication (Public Relations) and Journalism and Media Studies. What I love about RR is how welcoming the community is as well as how much creative freedom members are given to express themselves. A fun fact about myself is that I fenced for four years.
Anushri Dwivedi
Hi! I'm Anushri and I am in my sophomore year at Rutgers studying Political Science and Economics. My column is called "Ignorance is My Privilege." through which I hope to shed light on specific issues (on a local to global scale) relevant to students, while highlighting activist efforts and sharing resources for how to help. In my free time I love baking, doing anything outdoors (especially paddle boarding and hiking!), playing volleyball, and dancing. So excited to be a part of the Rutgers Review community!
Akansha Singh
Hi! My name is Akansha and I’m a senior and the column editor for RR this year! I’m majoring in Journalism and Media Studies and Economics, with a minor in Comparative Literature! I love the people at RR as well as how creative and chill the club is! A fun fact about me is that I can talk about food for hours and I’m a somewhat adventurous eater!!
Diya Nathan
Hi, I’m Diya! An avid reader, occasional artist, and the writer behind “One Idea at a Time.” My column focuses on breaking down renowned pieces of social theory, while relating them to current events and contemporary media. Theory can help us understand our personal experiences along with the world around us, and I want to explore this relationship through these connections. I hope you come along for the journey and stick around to learn more, taking it one idea at a time. Follow me on Instagram: @_diyanathan
Emily Prohammer
Hello! My name is Emily and I'm a sophomore majoring in Marketing and English! Some of my interests are reading, writing, dancing, listening to music, photography, and spending time with friends and family. My column, “Dear Reader”, is where you can find everything about new book releases, recommendations, reviews, and commentary regarding book-to-movie/TV show adaptations! Follow me on Instagram: @emilyprohammer
Ella Easton
Hello, my name is Ella! I am a sophomore in the School of Arts and Sciences and my major is currently undecided. In my free time, I enjoy reading, thrifting, and wasting what little gas money I have on trying new coffee shops all over New Jersey—will accept all recommendations and/or companions. A little bit about me: I rarely watch movies unless they're Cinderella retellings (something about them speaks to my soul), I never miss a Grand Prix, and the quickest way to my heart is offering to watch reality TV with me! My column, "Yappy Hour", consists of my opinionated and humorous interpretations of current news and pop-culture.
Brian Kataro
Hi everyone, my name is Brian Kataro and I'm a Section Editor for the Culture section of the Rutgers Review. I enjoy getting to meet and interact with new members in the club, as well as reading their articles and ideas! I am a Junior majoring in Biotechnology and Computer Science, with an interest in genomics and bioinformatics. Fun Fact: I am hand confused! (Imagine ambidextrous but split among the sides.)
Hermeline Berteloot
My name is Hermeline (Hermy) Berteloot, I am an English and Criminal Justice double major. When I’m not writing, you can find me reading, baking/cooking, or channeling my love for music through some very bad guitar playing. I also love spending time outside, whether it’s hiking with my dog Khoda or volunteering on a farm. My column focuses on analyzing TikTok trends, focusing on one of its subcultures: BookTok. I explore how TikTok not only drives the popularity of certain books but also shapes the way we discuss and interpret them. Through this lens, I share my own opinions–whether they align with or challenge the prevailing conversations on BookTok–offering insights into what the platform gets right, what it misses, and how it influences readers.
Kayla Gonzales
Hi! My name is Kayla Gonzales and I’m a section editor! I am an Information Technology and Communication PR double major with a minor in Digital Communication, Information, and Media. I love that the RR lets you take full creativity with the pieces you publish! A fun fact about me is that I enjoy collecting stickers.
Karis Kim
Hi, everyone! My name is Karis and I am a freshman majoring in journalism and IT. I love manga, art history, video editing, and anything matcha, but I'm especially in love with languages (I'm currently studying Korean and Spanish simultaneously!), and this is what my column will center around. “Lost in Translation” is dedicated to anything involving language. I explore topics such as translation, language learning, the history of languages, (global) literature, and more. Although my primary languages are English, Korean, and Spanish, I love exploring linguistics and language learning as a whole, and I hope my column reflects this! Follow me on Instagram: @karis_kim__
Kelly Tang
Hi, my name is Kelly! I am a junior majoring in supply chain management and finance. Something I love about the Rutgers Review is the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the club, as well as the encouragement from other members to be creative. A fun fact about me is that I have ornithophobia. My column is called "Glam Guide," which entails beauty reviews, must-have products, and makeup trends. Insta handle: kkellytang
Nikhita Kumar
My name is Nikhita Kumar. I'm planning on majoring in English and Economics. What I love about RR is the diversity of topics RR writers explore in their articles, from casual campus talk to zany analyses. A fun fact is that I love birds!
Priya Gohil
Hello! I’m Priya Gohil, a junior pursuing a major in Marketing and a minor in Creative Writing. If I’m not writing, I’m usually buying jewelry, walking outside, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen. In my column, The Rib-Tickler Club, I explore weirdness, quirky observations, entertainment, satire, humor, life & self-exploration –all through the lens of me, Rib Tickler. Life is weird, so are you, so is me, so let’s just stay weird.
Phillip Labelle
Hi I’m Phillip LaBelle. I am majoring in English and minoring in Creative Writing. Aside from the topic of my column, poetry, I am also interested in music and can play the piano, trumpet, and a little guitar. Emphasis on a little. My other hobbies also include working out, playing basketball, and cooking. My column Poetry in Practice is about looking at different poems and analyzing their techniques and content. Some articles may be just about a certain technique, such as repetition, or some may draw on the ideas present in the poem and discuss them. Occasionally, an article will have a prompt inspired by a poem’s techniques or content that readers can use, and I will write an original example poem using the prompt. Also, some articles will be about different poetry movements or poets themselves. Essentially, anything and everything poetry.
Prahalad Rana
Prahalad Rana is a sophomore at Rutgers on the pre-med track with a strong interest in philosophy and neuroscience. He's fascinated by how philosophy intersects with science and medicine and enjoys exploring topics from mythology to music. Outside of school Prahalad works as an EMT and enjoys reading books and singing in his free time!