Founders
William E. Ryan
Tom Wheeler
Advisor
Lisa Heyamoto
Editor in Chief
Ainslie Forsum
Ainslie Forsum is a senior majoring in journalism with a focus on magazine writing. Through various internships, she has dabbled in the exciting lifestyle of event planning and public relations, although writing has remained her one true love. Having previously served as publisher, Flux has been the perfect opportunity to experience the best of both worlds. She enjoys a good challenge of wit—preferably over breakfast, her favorite meal of the day. Few things excite her more than meeting someone who loves conversation as much as she. After graduation, Forsum hopes to pursue a career in magazine journalism, possibly somewhere foreign (she likes challenges). If not, New York has always treated her well. Follow her on Twitter.
Publisher
Jonathan Weiss
Jonathan Weiss was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is currently a senior double majoring in advertising and public relations. While working on Flux, Weiss has been forced to think outside the box and has really grown from his experiences. After graduation, he hopes to move to New York or San Francisco to pursue a career in advertising as an account executive. In his free time, Weiss enjoys, sketching, running and playing tennis. Follow him on Twitter.
Managing Editor for Print
Maya Lazaro
Maya Lazaro is senior majoring in advertising major who enjoys collecting things like rocks, bottle caps, candy wrappers, and those little paint samples you get at Home Depot. She believes that creativity is essential to any job, and considers The Golden Girls a national treasure. Follow her on Twitter.
Managing Editor for Photography
Janelle Ho
Janelle Ho is a senior majoring in magazine journalism and minoring in art and Chinese. Originally from Singapore, she loves sunshine, seafood, and craft projects (where she gives forgotten or old things new life). Ho is pursuing a career in photojournalism and has no idea where it will take her, but she is excited about the beautiful people and wonderful stories out there waiting to be told.
Managing Editor for Multimedia and Video
Iris Bull
Iris Bull is a triple major in journalism studying electronic media, communications, and cinema studies. In addition to Flux, Bull works as a student coordinator for the University of Oregon’s First-Year Programs and is a production assistant at KEZI 9 News. Additionally, she co-founded UO Think.Play, a group dedicated to thinking critically about video games. In the near future, she hopes to pursue a masters or doctoral program relating to video game culture. Outside of work and academics, she relishes fencing, gaming, and watching either mafia movies or “trashy” television. Follow her shenanigans at www.irisbull.com.
Copy Chief
Eder Campuzano
Eder Campuzano is a junior majoring in news and editorial writing. Born in Mexico and raised in McMinnville, Oregon, he enjoys reading The Oregonian and Register-Guard every morning and scrutinizing The Huffington Post’s tweets over coffee. He also enjoys video games—Mario and Zelda, mostly—and writes for DualShockers, a gaming blog. When he’s not playing games or writing for work, Campuzano enjoys doing both recreationally. He also never says “no” to a bike ride on a sunny afternoon and is constantly trying to get better acquainted with the DSLR he bought two years ago. Campuzano is a firm believer in the power of storytelling, which is why he joined Flux in the first place. A great story may not change the world, but it can certainly change yours. Follow him on Twitter.
Managing Editor for Web Publishing
Jasmine Eoff
Jasmine Eoff is a senior majoring in magazine journalism, from Gresham, Oregon. This is her second year working for Flux. For Eoff, being part of such an amazing publication with an extremely talented group of people has been a blessing. She has a passion for traveling, animals, nonprofits, and social justice. Eoff’s dream is to move to New York and pursue a career in magazine.
Blog Editor
Mike Munoz
Mike Munoz is a senior majoring in magazine journalism. When he isn’t searching for new music or scanning an issue of Rolling Stone, he is probably writing an article for the Flux blog. Munoz has been blogging for Flux for almost a year and has enjoyed working with such a talented and dedicated group of people. He hopes to graduate in the spring and pursue a career in music writing.
Director of Research
Elizabeth Ludwig
Elizabeth Ludwig is a senior majoring in journalism with an emphasis in magazine. Born and raised in San Diego, California, her interest in journalism was sparked when she was a junior in high school. She loves taking pictures of almost anything and hopes to one day become the Art Director of a magazine. Ludwig loves being a part of Flux and feels fortunate to work with such an amazing group of people.
Design Editor
Nate Makuch
Nate Makuch has worked on the design staff of several campus publications, including the Oregon Daily Emerald and Ethos Magazine. In his spare time he enjoys Sriracha sauce and struggling to complete the Monday crossword puzzle of The New York Times. He someday hopes to learn how to read. Follow him on Twitter.
Associate Editor
Kelly Ardis
Kelly Ardis is a senior majoring in journalism from Bakersfield, California. Since discovering her love of journalism in high school, she’s worked on many publications, including The Oregon Daily Emerald. This is her first term working on Flux and she is excited to be a part of the team. She enjoys reading, watching canceled-too-soon TV shows, and spending time with her cat. In the future, Ardis hopes to work as an editor or entertainment writer.
Associate Editor
Jordan Bentz
Jordan Bentz decided to change majors and transfer to the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication with aspirations of becoming a writer. He spent the first few weeks of the term sleeping in his car, wondering if he had made the right decision. His savings had taken a massive hit after he was laid-off from his serving position at an upscale bistro—call it a sign of the times. Since arriving at the university, Bentz has pursued stories of people from all walks of life. He’s written about the Warm Springs Indian tribe and the difficulties they endure living on the reservation; he’s spent an afternoon with eco-spiritual commune dwellers in their forest retreat; and he’s snapped photos of an all women’s circus performing on a secluded farm. It suffices to say Bentz is happier now than he ever was preparing for law school.
Associate Editor
Allie Gavette
Allie Gavette is a senior journalism major with a concentration in magazine. Gavette is the go-to girl for picking out minute errors in books and print media—a special challenge was the Harry Potter series (Bloomsbury did leave a few typos). One day she hopes to find work that will encompass her three great loves: food, travel, and writing. Although Gavette is proud to call the Pacific Northwest home, she is ready to venture anywhere that will hire her after her graduation in June 2012. Follow her on Twitter.
Associate Editor
Erin Peterson
Erin Peterson is a senior graduating with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Other than editing fabulous stories for Flux, she loves hiking on a sunny day, cuddling up with a good book when it’s raining, and collecting fashion magazines from around the world on her travels. Peterson plans to embark on a whole new journey in New York City after graduating.
Designer
Jeff Ackler
Jeff Ackler is a forward-thinking person who loves to develop creative concepts to solve problems. He is a senior majoring in journalism with a focus in advertising and a minor in multimedia. He believes in offering a positive attitude towards any situation and will always work to his full ability to excel. Through advertising, Ackler wants to help develop new concepts and strategies to make life more enjoyable and environmentally sound. From an early age, Ackler has had an interest in art and design and won several awards, including the highest honor art award given at his high school. Ackler still uses his artistic talent; however, now he does much of his art on the computer instead of on paper. He loves design, typography, cooking, the ocean, and travel. Ackler also loves spending quality time with friends and family, his Labrador Ally, and all that life has to offer.
Writer
Branden Andersen
Branden Andersen, originally from Hickory, North Carolina, is a junior majoring in journalism. He currently works as a writer for Flux. In what little spare time Anderson has, he enjoys photography, sports, outdoors, and music. If you’re feeling crazy, follow him on Twitter.
Writer
Kerri Anderson
Kerri Anderson’s favorite part of journalism is talking to different people and discovering new places with stories that need to be told. Anderson worked on Flux spring 2011 as a designer and joined the writing team last fall. After graduation, she hopes to work for a publication in the Northwest, covering cultural issues or educational policies—both nationally and abroad.
Public Relations Director
Sierra Baldwin
Sierra Baldwin is a senior keen on becoming a public relations specialist. She is ambitious and experience-hungry; Baldwin’s friends often refer to her as the “Queen Bee” of internships. If she is not interning or searching the web for the latest PR tactics and social culture, you’ll find her enjoying the greater outdoors—paddling vigorously at the front on a rafting trip or snowboarding in Whistler, British Columbia. She is absolutely crazy about Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and has a rich appreciation for music in general. Baldwin is passionate about the non-profit sector of PR and social responsibility, and she sees herself thriving in the international workforce post-graduation.
Blogger
Whitney Barton
Whitney Barton is a senior majoring in journalism. She is both grateful and pleased with the many different facets of magazine journalism she’s learned during her time on the Flux staff. Now exploring her curiosities as a blogger, Barton hopes to ultimately find a publication in which she can use creativity to learn more about the food, art, and culture around her.
Public Relations Executive
Megan Bauer
Megan Bauer is in her junior year at the University of Oregon and is double majoring in public relations and advertising. Aside from working in PR for Flux Magazine, Bauer is the treasurer for the university chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America and works for the nonprofit Tariro. She is excited to be part of Flux, a publication dedicated to telling unique stories. Bauer is looking forward to a great year of knowledge and growing readership.
Multimedia Producer
Erik Bender
Erik Bender is a senior in the School of Journalism and Communication. He is an action sports enthusiast and avid outdoorsman. Bender spent the summer alone on an Island near Canada documenting his experiences and the local wildlife. He is interested in pursuing a career that lets him travel the globe making documentaries and promoting wildlife conservation.
Blogger
Sydney “Sam” Bouchat
Sydney “Sam” Bouchat is a junior double majoring in journalism and Japanese. She writes a weekly opinion column for the Oregon Daily Emerald on politics in the media, and she writes for Ethos Magazine. She also works as an archivist at the Knight Library Special Collections. Bouchat hails from Seal Rock, Oregon, and enjoys drawing, watching action movies, and reading Batman comics in her spare time. She hopes to become an investigative reporter in the future, and her wardrobe consists almost entirely of striped shirts.
Blogger
Tiana Bouma
Tiana Bouma is a senior double majoring in journalism and political science. This is her third term working at Flux, and she loves the experience and the challenge. After graduation, Bouma plans on traveling as much as possible and working for magazines such as National Geographic or Traveler Magazine. During her spare time, Bouma enjoys music, reading, sports, and movies. Every moment is a new adventure and she plans to enjoy all of them.
Writer
Max Brown
Max Brown is a senior studying journalism at the University of Oregon. He is fascinated by the world around him. He’s an avid cyclist and enjoys studying the cosmos. He loves journalism because it’s a career of constant learning. This is his first term on Flux, and he is excited to be a member of the team. Once he is finished with school, he hopes to move around the world and experience new cultures and see the stunning sights Earth has to offer.
Photographer
Lily Bussel
Lily Bussel is a junior studying photojournalism. She spent the summer working as a photographer with a newspaper in Massachusetts. While living on the east coast, she had the opportunity to interview and document the stories of children living in a home for troubled youth. She is particularly interested in documentary film and hopes to pursue a career combining her passion for social justice with her love of photography. This is Bussel’s first term on the Flux staff and she is excited to work with and learn from a team of creative, talented, and hard-working individuals.
Writer
Keegan Clements-Housser
Originally from a small town near the White Mountain Apache reservation in Arizona, Keegan Clements-Housser has spent the last fourteen years in Eugene, Oregon, and now considers himself an Oregonian. He is a senior majoring in journalism.When he’s not writing stories for publications or classes, he’s writing for fun. Clements-Housser seeks to spread truth through storytelling and joined Flux as a way to do just that. He hopes to go on to land a job that lets him explore the world and tell tales about it. Follow him on Twitter.
Blogger
Hannah Doyle
Hannah Doyle is a junior at the University of Oregon majoring in journalism with a multimedia minor. Though her first passion is writing, she loves multimedia and learning about all the facets of a publication. She has a number of domestic hobbies such as painting, knitting, and cooking. Doyle is excited to contribute to Flux as a blogger and hopes to pursue a career in magazine journalism.
Blogger
Tamara Feingold
Tamara Feingold is a junior at the University of Oregon studying magazine journalism. As a blogger beginning her first term on Flux, Feingold looks forward to contributing to the magazine’s online aspect and feels honored to be part of such an excellent publication. Originally from Bend, Oregon, her favorite pastimes are listening to classical music, perusing through thrift stores, and taking pictures of the world around her. Currently the manager of a clothing store, Feingold hopes to someday combine her interests by writing for a teen fashion magazine.
Photographer
Tess Freeman
Tess Freeman is a junior from Carbondale, Colorado. She is a photographer for the Oregon Daily Emerald and Flux Magazine and hopes to one day pursue a career in photojournalism, traveling the globe. Aside from photography, Freeman loves to hike, kayak, and crochet hats.
Multimedia Producer
Zhenchen Gan
Zhenchen Gan is a senior majoring in advertising with a minor in multimedia. She once studied business before she left China for the United States, but found that boring. Gan has loved writing since she was born, but does not want that to be her job every day. In the end, with a growing interest in video editing and creative strategy, she decided to pursue a place in the advertising industry. After graduation, Gan plans to move on to a graduate program in California to continue her studies in the field she loves, as well as to enjoy the sunshine.
Multimedia Producer
Lauren Geschke
Lauren Geschke hails from the Midwest, but couldn’t be happier in the Northwest. She enjoys learning the array of prolific programs that can make stories more tangible and visual pieces more memorable. Geschke revels in the talent around her at Flux and shall keep contributing to the Multimedia Department and the publication as a whole. Follow her on Twitter.
Blogger
Callie Gisler
Callie Gisler is a sophomore pursing a double major in journalism and public relations. After finishing her undergraduate program, Gisler plans to relocate to the East Coast for graduate school and pursue a career in public relations or fashion. Outside of the classroom, Gisler currently works as a social media coordinator for a local company in her hometown of Salem, Oregon. In addition to Flux, she is also a contributing writer to College Fashion and an aspiring photographer.
Intern
Jamie Hershman
Jamie Hershman is a freshman at the University of Oregon focusing her studies on journalism. She loves writing, as well as any and all fashion magazines. Born and raised in Southern California, she decided it was time for a change in weather from the horrid sun to the wonderful months of rain that Oregon has to offer. Jamie hopes to one day live in New York City and work for a major magazine publication like Glamour. If she’s not out shopping, playing volleyball or Skyping her dog, you can most likely find Hershmann watching Glee with her friends. She’s excited for an amazing first term as Flux’s intern and cannot wait to learn more about the world of magazine writing.
Writer
Alex Hicks
Alex Hicks is a sophomore studying journalism. She spent the summer working for a newspaper in her hometown of Danville, California, an experience that fueled her passion for journalism. After graduation, Hicks hopes to work in public relations or advertising. This is her first year working on Flux, and she is truly grateful to work for such a creative and inspiring publication. In her spare time she likes to dance, read, write, and make really awesome quesadillas. Follow her on Twitter.
Photographer
Alisha Jucevic
Alisha Jucevic was born and raised in southern Oregon. She is a sophomore at the University of Oregon double majoring in advertising and journalism. This is her first term working on Flux and she is excited to be a part of the creative and talented staff. Jucevic is also a freelance photographer for the Oregon Daily Emerald. She loves photography because it allows her to share moments and details that might normally go unnoticed, and has recently become interested in advertising and hopes to explore that field as well as photojournalism. In her free time, Jucevic enjoys, traveling, snowboarding, scuba diving, and hiking. After college, Jucevic hopes to find a job that will keep challenging and improving her creative skills. Follow her on Twitter.
Public Relations Executive
Dana Kelly
Dana Kelly is a senior expecting to graduate in June with a major in public relations and a minor in communication studies. Although Dana hails from the Bay area, she plans on relocating to either Los Angeles or New York after graduation. While interning at a creative marketing and events agency in Los Angeles this past summer, Kelly discovered her interests and skill sets strongly aligned with lifestyle, fashion, and hospitality clients. She is looking forward to pursuing a career within the fashion and lifestyle industries. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors and can often be found cooking, reading, and enjoying the company of good friends. Follow her on Twitter.
Writer
Elliott Kennedy
Elliott Kennedy is a senior double majoring in French and news editorial journalism. The California native has been an avid reader since childhood and truly believes in the power of the written word. While studying abroad last year, she started her first international blog, chronicling her adventures in France, England, and Italy. Kennedy joined the Flux team to practice her love of writing and gain professional-level journalism experience. When she’s not working or studying, Kennedy spends her time watching Duck football, running, and planning her next overseas expedition.
Advertising Executive
Robert Klein
Rob Klein is a sophomore majoring in advertising and communication studies. He comes from the San Francisco Bay area, which is even more liberal than Eugene if you can believe it. In Klein’s free time, you’ll most often catch him at a coffee shop wearing a hideous sweater with his nose in a book. Klein likes to live by the three C’s: Comedy, Creativity, and Cuisine.
Social Media Manager
Rachel Koppes
Rachel Koppes is a senior majoring in public relations and advertising with a minor in communication studies. Rachel has come to realize her passion for branding and strategizing through various internships and leadership positions that she has held over the past three years in the School of Journalism and Communication. Her experiences range from social media management to special events coordination, and she loves to learn more about the various facets of integrated marketing. Koppes hopes to pursue a career in brand management for a lifestyle, entertainment or travel and leisure brand in San Francisco. Rachel is passionate about exploring, crafting, and Diet Coke. She believes in karma, curiosity, and great nail polish. Follow her on Twitter.
Writer
Laura Lundberg
Laura Lundberg is a senior at the University of Oregon studying journalism with an emphasis in magazine and is working toward a minor in environmental studies. Before coming to Eugene, Oregon, she lived in a small island town in the Puget Sound called Bainbridge Island. She moved to Paris during her second year of high school and spent three years gaining new cultural experience, which helped to shape the way she writes and her opinions of the world. She enjoys horseback riding, reading, writing, knitting, and traveling. She feels Flux is a great stepping-stone to becoming an even better journalist, and she hopes to continue living on the west coast and working for an environmental magazine upon graduation.
Writer
Baylea O’Brien
A Montana native, Baylea O’Brien always knew she belonged in the rain of the Northwest. A junior journalism and international studies major, O’Brien aspires to write for The New York Times and do investigative reporting across the globe, preferably in the Middle East. Doing work for a non-governmental organization would be desirable as well. This is O’Brien’s first term on Flux. She is excited to contribute to Flux’s stellar reputation and feels honored to be working with such a talented group of young writers, editors, designers, photographers, and multimedia producers.
Webmaster
Nick Olsen
Nick Olsen’s mental prowess knows no bounds. If you were to ask Nick Olsen what the capital of Germany was, Nick Olsen would probably answer “Before or after the fall of the Berlin Wall?” Olsen enjoys the finer things in life, like tandem bike riding, rock climbing, and occasionally partying with desert creatures. Nick Olsen is now in a higher prestige than Nick Olsen once was, but Nick Olsen never forgets Nick Olsen’s roots. When Nick Olsen was just a small boy, Nick Olsen stumbled upon a bale of baby turtle hatchlings, and helped each of them safely into the ocean. As a young man, Nick Olsen single-handedly rescued Jimmy Carter from a swamp rabbit that intended to end his presidency. Look it up. Currently, Nick Olsen plans on moving to Sweden to find Nick Olsen’s future wife, Ursula Tokenbabe. The only man who can do it. Nick Olsen.
Copy Editor
Iam Pace
Iam D.E. Pace-Rodman remains a curious onlooker as the industry of journalism continues to be reshaped, altering in stride with advances in technology and society. As a student journalist with a background in science and communication, he is interested in how new technologies will be fundamentally influencing not only journalism, but also how we communicate in both digital and vis-à-vis settings. Predominantly serving as a copy editor, Pace enjoys studying the semantic elements of words and the structure of language. As a new member of Flux, he looks forward to working with the incredible staff of this award-winning magazine and experiencing how the nation’s top student publication adapts to a shifting industry.
Multimedia Producer
Tommy Pittenger
Tommy Pittenger is a journalism and Spanish major from Portland, Oregon. He is a multimedia producer for Flux and the Oregon Daily Emerald. Upon graduating, Pittenger plans to pursue documentary filmmaking. When not behind a camera, Tommy can be found making music, snowboarding, or running along the trails of Eugene.
Blogger
Neethu Ramchandar
Neethu Ramchandar is an easily-intimidated chatterbox. She hates the spotlight, but loves telling stories. She is a senior at the University of Oregon and is pursuing a journalism major with an emphasis in magazine and advertisement. She also has an anthropology minor. Someday, Ramchandar hopes to write for National Geographic, but as she says, who doesn’t? Ramchandar came to Flux to tell the stories that other people pass by, ignore, and devalue. Flux allows her to tell these stories in an environment that promotes eclectic and innovative thinking.
Multimedia Producer
Jake Reichman
Jake Reichman is a senior majoring in biology. He’s from Escondido, California and graduates in June. Reichman leads an exciting life that is essentially the culmination of a diverse set of interests that include, but are not limited to: good design, film editing, music production, writing, running, environmental conservation, nutrition, cooking, and conversation. He is a music junkie, enjoys talking to old folks, and doesn’t sleep a whole lot. Reichman loves making things; he appreciates simplicity, and occasionally does yoga.
Multimedia Producer
Maile Reiniche
Maile Reiniche is a senior double majoring in digital arts and cinema studies. This is her first term on Flux, and she is looking forward to working on such a successful magazine. She enjoys photography and filmmaking and hopes to expand her skills in these areas while working on Flux. Reiniche plans to move to Los Angeles after graduating to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She loves the outdoors and spends her free time rock climbing, horseback riding, rafting, and camping.
Blogger
Jessica Ridgway
Jessica Ridgway is a senior majoring in magazine journalism with a minor in communications. This is her first year on the Flux staff and she is ecstatic to work with such a talented team. Ridgeway was born and raised in Alaska, but prefers the Oregon rain to the Alaska snow. In her spare time she enjoys watching French movies, following photo blogs, and hiding in bed with a good book. After graduation Ridgeway hopes to spend a year in France teaching English before writing for a major magazine afterward. When she’s either happy or sad about something she likes to make pancakes.
Blogger
Diana Roure
Diana Roure is a senior studying advertising and communication studies. She is originally from Piedmont, California, a tiny town 10 miles from San Francisco. Roure enjoys warm weather, online shopping, good food, good drinks, and spending time with her friends and family. This is her first term blogging for Flux. She is thrilled to be a part of such a creative and talented team.
Copy Editor
Julia Rogers
Julia Rogers is a sophomore from Houston, Texas. She is majoring in journalism, minoring in digital arts, and hopes to one day create multimedia that brings foreign cultures home to America, building awareness of world issues and alternate lifestyles.
Multimedia Designer
Rebecca Schnoor
Rebecca Schnoor is a senior majoring in digital arts from Seattle, Washington. While she mostly concentrates on print and graphic design, Schnoor also enjoys working with such mediums as photography, video art, and painting. Flux is an exciting new endeavor in which she hopes to work on collaborative multimedia pieces. Schnoor loves good coffee, adventure, traveling, and hopes to move to Australia by the end of 2012. She aspires to pursue a career in graphic design and photo editing after seeing a bit more of the world.
Multimedia Producer
Austin Taylor
Austin Taylor is a multimedia producer from Salt Lake City, Utah. He is currently an advertising major minoring in business. Although a first-time Fluxer, he has been documenting and producing multimedia projects since grade school. Recently, Taylor studied in Argentina during Fall semester of 2011. With a new cultured look on life he is thrilled to bring exciting and animated stories about the northwest community. He keeps himself busy with duties on Flux, Hop Valley Lacrosse, the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, and the college-student lifestyle. For Taylor, traveling is his passion; he enjoys living and documenting new places around the world through photography and blogging. Follow him on Twitter.
Photographer
Eilíse Ward
Eilíse Ward is a senior studying photojournalism and Spanish. After graduating in spring 2012, she hopes to pursue an exciting and challenging career in photojournalism, but if that doesn’t work out she will settle for replacing Rick Steves as a professional traveler. Ward is originally from Australia, grew up in Portland, has a parent living in Singapore, and a sister in Ireland so she spends most of her free time either traveling and exploring the world or saving up to do so. Aside from traveling and photography Ward loves food, writing, fashion, and languages. Follow her on Twitter.
Director of Advertising
Kelsey Wilkins
Kelsey Wilkins is a senior studying advertising with a minor in Spanish. This is her first year on Flux, but she previously worked as a social media intern for Intel. She also works as an account director on the Talk campaign in Allen Hall Advertising. Wilkins’ ultimate goal is to become a copywriter at an advertising agency. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, reading, collecting Snapple facts, and spending way too much time on the computer. Follow her on Twitter.
